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avenue, Bridgeport. At this store you will find accordeons, banjos, flutes, flag. eolets, flies, guitars, harps, harmopicas, mandelins, tambourines, etc, in great variety and for very low prices. MT Northrop has the well earned reputation of selling sheet music, music folios, instruction books, etc for lower prices than any other dealer in the state, and he carries an immense stock. You will also find a fine line of stationery, inks, ,mucilage, visiting and playing carde, games, pocket cutlery, rszors, scissors and fancy goods. When you visit Bridge. port call and examine this stock.
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Fer held in Bridgeport. Other sales are but gentle zephyrs when compared with this, This is blizzard of white ness reinforced with every detail of val ue known in the making of such gar ments-best of material, latest kinds of comfort and fit, nicely made, and priced at such figures that a person can afford to buy all they need.
 One kind, splendidly made of good cotton with linen bosom, full size, 1ein- forced ont and back, as good as any that were ever bought for 50c-now 39 cents.
 Another, made of \. |. Mills muslin, linen bosom, three.ply, gathered and stitched yoke, felled seams and contin- uous bands, soc.
 Then we have the celebrated ID. NJ. R.. made of LangdOn muslin, solid lin- 9n bosom lined with heavy linen, rein forced front and back, patent button holes, Gall our shirts have the patent button holes and only 5Sc.
 
 We've also another line, comprising all the essential qualities of ejImade, easy fitting and good wearing handsome shirt, for 7s cents.
 [. ess shirts for 8I co.
 Fine laundered shirts for 50 cents; i; better grades for 75c, 3l.00 and sl D.
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Oeing to the failure of the James Chambers Co.,, limited, wholesale deal- CT in boots, shoes, slippers and rubbers, in New York city, The c. H. Bennett Shoe Co.,, 367 Main street, Bridgeport are enabled to offer the purchasing pub- lie some unusual money saving oppor- tunities, such 'as mems dress shoes at 99c. in all sizes; mems heavy working lace shoes, at 89c.; boys dress shoes, sizes Il to 5 1-2, at 89o.; boys heavy school shoes, sizes Il to -1,2, at 79e' Iadieg and mems footholds in all sizes, at 18c. worth 4Oc :; ladies' rubbers at 18c. girls and children's rubbers in al sizes at 15c. and other chances whict are beyond approach.
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Prof Newelrs class of Newto own young people in dancing, which has just closed the season, numbered 16 couple, and the session has been highly enjoyable thFoughout. The recent re- ception was quite largely attended, and the dancing showed the result of MT Newel's careful work. There were g couples present, just enough for an en- ioyable party. The committee of ar engagements consisting of Messrs A. 8. Hawley, J. J, Northrop and Mir New ell, received many compliments for the success Of the affair.
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THE ". II BEERS ESTATE AGAINST THE
 BOROUGH OF BETHEL.

The case of E.tute of W. H. Beers against the borough of Bethel was re- sumcd on Wednesday before Judge Wheeler at DAnbury. Henry A. Gilbert testified that h. was at the excavation on the night of the accident, that he could not distinguish any obstruction which would prevent person driving right in- to it. Charles PIatt testified that he saw Beers on the night of the acci- dent and that he was sober. Eugene Durant corroborated Mir PIatts testimo- ny. Sllas Hickok testified he came home from New York, the night of the accident That he went to the Cxcava- tion to note the progress of the work That he lghtcd patches to tind hIs way. Edmund k. Lynch, who saw Bgers on the night "f the accident, stated t',at he was sober, as alao d,d Michael McNama- ra. Willis B. Judd and Herbert
 FfEuCu JeHLlu u LndL they saw several teams come near driving into the exca- vation. That they called to them and warned them of their danger. Ex-Sena- tor Houlihan testified that while driving from Newtown to Danburv he ca me ne4r driving into the excavation. That his horse stepped suddenly, and by light on the fierce he could seo where oth-s ttams had turned out. Judge M
 Bradley testified in 8 similar vein. o n, CT witnesses who took the stand were Merchant Henry Whitehead and Judge Shaw of Rrdding, H. $. BrnDd;ct, W. E. Waod, W. N Wheeler, C. $. Smith, w.
 r. English and George ClaLe, I. wa expected that the case would be fi"tshed ye. rerday. Messrs DcForeat and North
 rop appeared tor the Beers estate and Tweedy and Scott for the borough
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NIeaIine soap cures chapped hands.
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THE LIBRARY MEETING.

At the special meeting of the library association on Tuesday night, it was de cided to have the entertainment some time in April. It will consist of piano recital by Prot Platt's pupils, with read. ings by an elocutionist. The meeting was adjourned to next Tuesday night when full attendance is requested.
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yYTANTED-A reliable young man, 10 ho ~ w wears old, to work in a store. B. HAW. LEY & CO.,, stepney-
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Stepney.

Warner, Taylor < Curtis of the Hook are offering a reduction in prices on over coats and reefers to reduce their stock Boys' sizes from S3 to S5 and mems sizes eorrespondingly cheap. Mems working pants, good strong goods, at $l 25 and sI 50. Mems working shirts, warranted full size, from 35 to 50 ceDts. A fine line of hats and caps. Give us a call.
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THIS GREAT
 ARGUMENT IS
 ALWAYS IN PLACE

We've knocked S5 off Overcoats-a
 We've knocked 7.50 off S15 Suits clean loss,
 the and best manufacturing S25 Ova SIS 5O made S25, Suits Rogers Peet Co., The best ready clothes
 
 You're Clothed for Blizzard Dollar King Ulster
 Don't suppose that's the regular It isn't S30 would purchase warmth Needn't 750 That will buy ubstan ta all wool
 Our mens 450 great climax of good bargains Boys remarkably S5 Double th" would 8
 We didn't some and we had too The end selling for S5 SO the boys right S2 50 double earlier the
 Mems underwear great quantities. extremely low for good all wool garments.
 S 25 37 ural cameps hair and scarlet
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

Dana'a sarsaparilIa is not on y the best f all remedies for the nervee, liver, kid nevs, stomach and blood; bur if no ben if, you can get your money back. The ~ame guarantee applies to Dana's pills, cough Tvrup and plasters. For sale by Edgar F. Hawley, agent.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

Do not despair because you have tried many medicines and have failed Co re- eeiye benefit. Remember that Hoods sarsaparilla cures when all others fail to do any good whatever.
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Children Cry for Pitchers Castoriaa
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Aside from pianos, the smaller mus ical instruments have become almost 8 necessity in every household. This being the case we infer that our readers would like to kDew where they can find 2 good assortment at popular prices. We refer them to Northrop'ss 63 Fairfield
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

A ladies black silk init and a brown kid glove were found in the CoDgregs- cionaI church after the fellowship meet ing there last Tuesday. Tn csc articles be had by the owners by calling at THE BEE office, or writing for them.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

E. L. Johnson and Selectman W. H. Glover, who were subpoenaed as wit nesses in the Corbett arson case, were called in as talesmen at Bridgeport, Tuesday, to fill a vacancy in the Jury
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THE BIGGEST SALE
MEMS SHIRTS

OF
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tic and liver medicine. Harmless, reli' able, sure.
HAPPENINGS AT THE CONGREGATIONAL
 CHURCH.

Toe sacrament of %the Lords supper will be observed at the morning service, next Sunday, March 1.
 The Young Ladies' Mission Circle will meet at the parsonage, tomorrow (Sat- urday afternoon, February 29, at 3 o'clock.
 The March meeting of the Ladies' Missionary Society takes place, next Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Sev- eral missionary letters of interest will be read.
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! Main and 1 Cannon
 streets.
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TRINITY CHURCH NOTES.

On Wednesday next at sop, m, there will be service with a devotional read ing.
 On Friday evening at 7.3O D. m, ser vica with lecture by Rector Linsley.
 Service on Sunday next will be held in the church. The weekday services wi be held in the Sunday school room.
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THOR SALE--Broadview Farm, situated one
 \ mile north of BotsfoTd depot, 90 acres ot excellent land suita ble for dairy stock, trult or truck farming, 24 acres of meadow, SIX acres in clover, good springs tour wells, ex. tensive orchards. 160 trees, Young trees 34o peach, Il5 apple, 50 pear, 55 Japan and En- bonse. two large barns, water at barn, large sheen stable Rare building site. View un- surpassed. JOHN II. C1IAUTEMS. Botsford,
 Conn.
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THE D. M. READ COMPANY.
 BRIDGEPORT, CONN.

Night shirts, plain white, twilled drill ing, for 50 cents; superior in every way to any you've ever seen at that price.
 Fancy kinds at the same price all sizes, from F to l} iL boys and Il to IS in mems.
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f. ZHe Hoq0lana-S -SEark Conz-
b0N1

Saturday, February 29, it will go out of existence by selling 10000 dollars worth of goods, more or less, for a good deal less than cost. Can't give particulars at this writing, but the intention is now to offer something in every depart ment for little enough to make memOrable-somethingin in
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

Cernsota flour makes the whitest, rich est and sweetest of bread, and more to the barrel than any other brand. It is sold in Newtown only by R. H. Beers & ro
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

Just now we are having an extraordinary sale of Muslin Underwear-the factory sam- pies of Martin & Lipser, 73 Wooster street, New York. The lot consists mostly of medium sizes, all fine work.
 3O2 Styles of Night Gowns
 ll3 Styles of Chemtses.
 l89 Styles of Skirts.
 28 Styles of Short Skirts.
 IFS Styles Of Corset Covers.
 III Styles of Drawers.
 98l Styles in all.
 The goods are such as you will find only in hrst-class store; but the prices are way under value.
 Next week this store will be known as The Rowland Dry Goods Company.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

Don't miss the grand reduction cash sale at E. F. Hawley's, commencing March 2, and continuing through the month. See new ''ad'', this week.
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Town Topics.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

NJ. Stern received, this week, new line of silk waists from g. 05 up. Also new line of figured and plain brllan- teen dress aklrts $2 IL up. The balance of coats and millinery offered at one half price. Special for this week; 25 dozen cashmere gloves at Toe; ladies working waists at 25c.-[M Stern, Lead ing Millinery, Cloak House, lS5 Main street Danbury.
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Mrand Mr. MulIane of Ha x leyvnle arr visiting iu Hartford.

IL was expected the case of State sgainst Corbett, the Taunton arson sus- pect, would be tried at Bridgeport on Fuesday and the witnesses were sub rm~@d. Other cases took precrde: ce, but it was expected it would be reached yesterday. The bondsmen of Nichols surrendered him and he was lodged in iaii.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

F. E. Benham, the wide awake liv- eryman of Waterbury, advertises a sale If horses for Tuesday, March 8. His ales always attract the horsemen.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

Go to E. F. Hawley's and see what cash will do. You can't afford to miss the bargains, which are in every depart. ment,-[E F. Hawley.
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RESTRICT OF NEWTOWN ss. Probate Court

n DIsTRICT OF NEWTOWN ss. Probate Court, U February 21, 1896.
 Estate of THOMAS KEANE, late of New. town in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District o1 Newtown, hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect 70 presentthe1r aeco,lnts ts debarred 8 recovery.
 All persons indebted to said estate are re. quested to make immediate payment to PATRICK KEANE, Administrator.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

That The hiood should perform it's vital functions, it is absolutely neces- rsrv it should not only b. pure but rich in fife gjvi"g elements, These results ,.rs b-~t fl c'rd hy The uae If that we'll k wu sfa"dsrd blood purifi:r, Ayers gar pArilll
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

J. II. Blackman had removed, yester- Jay, one of the fine old elms which stood in front of his residence in the Street,
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

Invitations are out for a social dance at Henry Botsford's, March 9. If stormy it will take place the first clear night.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

If you try the eight cent canned goods offered by Warner, Taylor & Curtis you will have no other. Also Californi 8
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SHELTON.

The Baptist church people held 8 meeting recently to consider the subject of calling a pastor. No decision was reached.
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.JOER F. EEA- ME & CO.,,

Superiority of quality and make is
 our claim and your opportunity. The Lower Prices of to-day weren't
 thought of when the Suits and Cver- coats were making. You know what happened Everything against trade. So we've changed our mind about making profit and made a loss in- stead,
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

Here are a few cash bargains at E. F
 Hawlev's. Bet oas fl kas % pound |; s'4r,.':, 5c pound; corn staccs, 5c a p,"'-ogc: ric>, 5e ooa2d; rai.ino, 3c a p~uud; best lenonc, Ic each.
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R"ad what cash will do at E. F. Haw- l~y'-: White Loaf nr Washburn'a fur 2. $4 l5 2 h1rrol at the store; 20 pounds b--g fae graaul'tcJ sugar for $l, at the
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

William Ryan, Jr., spent Sunday with friends at Botsford.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

F. F. Hawley is selling the best tea and coffee on the market for 25 cents 8 pound, worth 8; also 8 good coffee at 20 cents.
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While William Lock wood was drawing wood through the Hook, recently, with his teGm, one Of the wheels to the wagon got tired of bearing i5s part of the bur q n and a0 caused a wreck.
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A F "Ia.D-" r~iv.3 N" Yo.k or '''c4 r. lar f~olu his tc,n r> Sui. Amer c2, havr.g erj ,vrd lhc excursion K. c"edlngly.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

A " Faitchrd i@ having hi, re7idorct ~ared to f'e-h crat of paiut. Ge"rge R. fiji .~ is the artist.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

The Wash Goods department says: Galatea Ducks. light and dark grounds, figures and stripes, l2 I-2c. a yard. Cashmere Flannel, a new wrap per cloth in Persian effects, 83in. wide, l5c. yard
 Linen Batiste, alI,Iinen, with colored stripes reds, blues, greens, yellows and browns-the newest effects.
 Swivel Silks, lace stripe, plain and fancy weave, from 25c. a yard up,
 Then there's new silk mixture for ladies waists that comes in checks and plaids with beautiful coIorings, washa. ble, 2S-in wide-4 yds. make waist for 35c. a yard.
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TerriU, Betts & Co. are showing a h'nd omc line If lamp>, Cali and get tie low prices pl"ced on these goods.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

The Rube Tanner Co.,, which appeared at CosrelIo's opera house to good audi euces, last Friday aad Saturday nights, left the pony and cart that belonged to the company with J. II. Costello to care fir during the runner months.
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Children Cry for Pitchers Castoriau

A California chemist. has robbed Castor oil of it's bad taste. Laxol Is its name.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-28

Howard Bassett, son of A. W. Bassett of Sandy Hook, has been quite ill for week suffering with tonsiltis and a touch of e grip.
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MT and M, OIiver Northrop have ben la death If -i~ter ut Nj \ ..rhrrp.
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It is rumored that Martin r. Houlihan has purchased the houses known as the Conrad Derlam places, in he Glen.
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Henry Barnum has been working for Ira Widman.
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John Killbride has given up his posi- ton 9 The Rubber.
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Mrs James Corbctt of Sandy Hook has been on the sick list.
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Merwjn Hubbell and Edward Stevens have the contract for cutting large tract of cord wood for j. R. Tomlinson on land that formerly belonged to David Warner.
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Master Joseph Kelly of Bridgeport is 4 guest of his grandfather, John Kill bride.
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Mrs Amos Tyrrell of Roxbury Falls visited in town recently.
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Coudec & J"r2ing If Srcpney a~o a D:ck's h2t"l o,jTh e. j"4d of fi~a ho~ses
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Mir and Mrs W. A. Garfield of New town spent Sunday with W. E. Davis in Stepney.
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Extra salespeople have been engaged for the sale, so that all who come will be waited on promptly.
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l.. c. Gilbert bought a young horse, une day last week, of parties in Bridge port.
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Miss Bertha Lewis of Bridgeport has been a guest of Mir and Mrs H. H. Curtis at the Depot and also of Hrs Benjamin Curtis of Curtis HiI.
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Mir and Mrs Charles Husband from New York passed last Sunday as guests of Mir and Mrs J. H. Warner at Sandy Hook.
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Jewelcr W. B. 5nifan fines the rheu- matic pains quite troublesome and has becn obliged to pass another week at the house.
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It's no fake sale at E F. Hawley's, but d genuine cash reduction sale.
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Miss Sarah $ .uf 'gd of Bridgewater i risiring her uncle, JyhD B Peek.
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Henry Botsford and wife, with Mrs Mary Botsford and son, attended the re- ception of Mrs Botsford's brother, Ed .~ard Hook, at his home on Botsford
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Charles Gray found two salmon trout washed up on the flats after the recent fre,het, weighing seven and eight pounds res DectiVpIV.
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AN INTERESTING FELLOWSHIP MEETING.


 The fellowship meeting at the Congre- gational church on Tuesday was largely attended and proved to be one of the most inspiring of the series yet held The meeting open, d with devotional service conducted by Rev o. w. Barker. In the absence of Rev H. L. Slack of Bethel, Allison P. Smith opened the top ic, "How can an interest in missions be aroused" Rev Luther M. Keneston of Shelton was the second speaker. During the intermission an excellent diuner was served by the ladies of the Newtown church
 The afternoon session opened with devotional service conducted by Rev Cy- rus w. Francis of Brookfeld This was followed by brief, but excellent address as by Rev Edward K Holden, Rev W. F. White and Rev F. A, Hatch. The ser vices of the day had a fitting close in an inspiring sermon by A. F. Pierce of the First church, Denbury, who preached from the text, Luke 9: B. Nearly ev, cry church in the group was represented ny pastor and several delegates.
 For stamped linen goods, fine linen
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Hoods pIns are the best family oathar.
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-A Payin s
 Medium 7
IA EEM DE MANYl

A FEW OF MANY Turney Northrop ot Newtown
 purchased the handsome surrey offered for sale by $. J. Powell through the advertising columns of THE BEE. -t Stepncy Corrrs-
 pondont.
 W. F. Sellcck has sold the
 COW he advertised in TIE BEE.
 rashua Cores pendent. \\\ \\ \.\.\ N N \.
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evaporated peaches at 12 cents a pound. Fine goods.
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"Wi5chcIoth" has witched it's way in- 10 popular favor. It only takes min ute to satisfy anyone that it is the best cleaning process ever introduced; and the quickest. Some of it's patrons have lugged away enough for lifetime.
 The special sale of ladies Muslin Drawers, trimmed, for % cents, was enough to draw crowd. It did. To morrow will finish up the lot, probably: ought to at that price.
The Dickinson press., 1896-12-05
PRISONERS INSANE.
Dcp'"r"ble Condition in a rcnnsyi

DeplOrable Condition in u leMnsyl-
vanla Penitentinry
Philadelphia. Dec. "a sensatiO iOnal
Investigation Of the condition of the
prisoners in the Eastern pcnitentiary,
this city. will probably result from a
complaint made in the .l,lirtcl-sessiOns
court and the consequent announce
ment by Judge Gordon to-day. Appli-
caticn was made for an investigation
into tho mental condition of a prisoner
who is alleged to have become insane
since his commitment. Judge Gordon
announced that lle had visited the pris-
on and became convinced of the mans
insanity. but his individual efforts to
have him transferred to an asylum
proving fruitlcss. the judge appointed
committee of expert physicians to in
vcStigatr. The testimony of these eX-
perts was heard in court to-day. 1t
was to the effect that not only was the
prisoner in question insane. hut n great
many ether prisoners are in similar
condition. one of them who is under Il
life sentence for murder. being violent.
There is no insane department in the
prison and the unfortunatcs are con-
fined in ordinary cells. Many of these
cells. II was sworn. were in Il filthy
state. although in some instances. this
was attributable to the habits of the
prisoners. \ the conclusion Of the
testimony Judge Gordon promptly or
dr,Pd the removal of the patient in
question to the Norristown insane
asylum and declared his intention to
submit the matter to the state lcgis-
lHturr.
The Dickinson press., 1896-12-05
CI.EvELAND's MESSAGE.
1t ]. Practically Complete Exec,
the PNenKrnnh Relating IL, (,ssl,,s

1t Ia Practically Complete Except
the Paragraph Relating iO CuhM.
Washington. Dec. ::.-.AS there will
bc only one more regular meeting of
the cabinet before the assembling of
congress-. all the members were pres
ent ut tO-day's meeting to discuss those
portions of the forthcoming message
Of the president relative to the bllSi-
ness of their respective departments.
With one exception the message Is
practically complete and awaiting only
Il few finishing touches. This exception
il most important. for 1t concerns the
treatment of the Cuban question. In
the natural order of things. this sui,
tect. coming under the head uf foreign
relations. would occupy most prom
inent place in the very beginning of
the message. and 50 might br expected
to receive early treatment ut the hands
of the president. There Ia still a gan
in that lmrt of the message. however.
Notwithstanding several efforts that
have been made to close 1t up for the
varying phases of the campaign now
III progress in Cuba have made 4 ner-
esSary to change considerably the
views of the president and Secretary
Olney. and probably il will not ". ull-
TIL the end of the week. and at the
very last moment. that the missing
paragraphs will u" supplied. Of
course any expression of opinion as to
the nature OF the presidents views re-
Specting Cuba are only speculative ut
present. hut SO far there can be found
no warrant for the assumption that
he has determined upon any decided
change IN the policy to he pursued hy
the administration in this matter.