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The Newtown bee., 1896-02-14

Ji rort W:yao. Ind, writes on Nov. 29, 1894:
 .'I WIS afflicted for forty years with heart 5r.,u.5in and suffered untold agony. had weak, hungry spells, and my heart would 7alp!tltc so hard the pain would be so acute and tcrturing, that l became so weak and snvvous 1 could not sleep. l was treated by ,cvl ral physicians without relief and gave q. eyer being well again. About two years ;a . 'om3lencod using Dr. Miles Remedies. Ono bottle of the Heart Cure stopped all 1cart troubles and the Restorative Nervine did the rc5tand now I sleep sOundly and at tend to my household and social duties with ont any trouble.
 Sold by druggists Book sent free. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind.
 Dr. Miles Remedies Restore Health.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-14
BRIDGE WATER
DEATH OF REYL F. rEMpLE.

DEATH OF REV F. TEMPLE.
 Miss $. k. Lyon was called to Plain vile, Monday, February 3, by the death of her brother iu-law, Rev J. F. Temple of that Flace. Mir Temple attended church and the service of the Lords Sup per as usual Sunday, February ,, and died almost immediately after returning home. His life of 74 years ended with, out a struggle. Sitting in a chair his eyes closed in sleep to open so quickly in the presence of his Saviour. Upon him rested the impress of that ''peace which passeth understanding. The funera was attended at his late rC rCsidence Tues. day, February 4, the 23d anniversary of his marriage, His pastor, Rev F. P. Braman, and Rev A, H. Simons of Mont Owese, Rev F. G. FenneIl of Meriden, Rev MT Johnson of New Britain and Rev MT Breaker of SouthingtOn were among those who participated in the services The burial was in Southwck, Mass, Wednesday, February 5. The husband father, brother and friend is taken Tt AGl duNA AO 4CllLCG6 d dulIlC III lllhly ItedELS For him the welcome and the "wen done"
 MT and Mrs E, R. Wooster rejoice in the advent of twin sons.
 H. A. Hill, who bought the William Randall property, last fall, has now hi- grist and feed mill running in good shape He put in Nagle 20.horse power eugine which works to perfection. At present he grinds two days, Tuesdays and Satur- days and has all he can attend to. He expects also to take charge of the grind. ing at Noble Bennett's elevator at New Milford. Last fall he also put in an i'm. proved cider press and turned out 20, ,0OO gallons of cider in 20 days. The farmers find it convenience to have a grist mill in town, and are glad Mir Hill is meeting with success.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-14
MONROE.
AT ST PETER $.

AT ST PETER $.
 4 service will be held at St Peters on Wednesday If next week, which is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent,at II o'clock in the morning. After nexf week services i'll be held in the church on each Thursday evening during the re- mainder of the Lcnten season at 7.3O o'clock with prayers and a sermon. Rev MT Gold, borough will be assisted in these evening services by cleTgymen from neghboring towns.
 That music hath charms to soothe, net only the savage breast but many civil ized breasts, may be proved next Tues day evening by several from this plars attending the concert c. be given by the Wesleyan College Glee and Mandolin Clubs in the Town hall of NoWtown.
 John Beach is proud of 3 second pai of twins, born February 3. The COW and calves are doing nicely.
 Mrs N. J. Sterling has been laid up with the grip, but is improving now.
 w. N. Hurd has put in a complete line of drugs at s. c. Nichols old stand, Stepney Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-14

bad to have him leave. But his friends are glad that an enlarged field of useful ness is opened up to him.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-14
ROXBURY
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

CONGNFGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 Mir Chapin of Massachusetts preached as candidate in the Congregational church, last Sunday. There was an ex- celIent attendance considering the un- pleasant weather,
 Next sunday there will be preaching by MT Brochec of Yale seminary, who has previously preached here.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-14
A COST

Our entire assoTtm ent of Stoves we will close out at cost. Best makes and largest variety in the county. Ranges, Wood and Coal Cook Stoves and Wood and Coal Parlor Stoves. Correspondence solicited for heating by steam, hot water or hot air. Iron clad milk cans, best made, lowest prices.
 COCHRANE BROS,
 WEST CORNWALL, CONN.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-14
5o bridges but the highways were made
DEATH OF JAMES WEDGE,

to bridges but the highways were made quite dangerous.
 DEATH OF JAMES WEDGE.
 James Wedge, 70 years old, died at his home in the southern part of the town, the 18th, Mir Wedge has been in i'll health for years.
 Miss Hattie Bennett of Cornwall and Frank Loucks of New York City were married the 4th.
 Mrs M. A. Wadhams has had her resi- dence newly shingled, Carpenter Winch ell having charge of the work.
 The party at Jacob Liners was hap py affair. Messrs Youngs and Beeman furnished music for the dancers.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-14

The social event of the season was the Leap Year party which took place on Friday evening last at Ford's creamery. About 30 couples were present, and the affair was ably managed by the young ladies. Whitney's orchestra furnished music. The refreshments were furnish ed by the gentlemen.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-14
Fairfield County News.
SHERMAN.
THE FLOOD IN SHERMAN.

THE FLOOD IN SHERMAN.
 The heavy rain of Thursday, combined with the foot or so of snow which fell the previous night, so swelled the streams roundabout as to cause considerable loss of property. The bridge near D. B. Mallory's blacksmith shop was entirely demolished by the combined force of water and ice, as also were several small buildings along the bank of the stream. Watson H. Hungerford suffered as much or more, than any of the Center people, losing nearly half of his woodple and good sized pile of lumber also. The mill machinery was damaged to considerable extent, some being taken down the stream quite distance.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-14
What We do

for Backache 6s Kidney Trouble
 Buker's Kidney Pills are a specific for Backache and Kid ney troubles, if taken in early stages They act directly on the disease; they relieve con- gestion, remove the matter which clogs the blood-strainers and tone the vital organs. By removing the cause they neces- sariIy remove the effect. They will not build new Kidneys, but will prevent disease from de- stroying healthy ones:- cure your Backache. These pills cost 50 cents at the druggists.
 A book about Backache, free,
 Buktr PiU O., Bangoy, Afe.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-14

II. W. Woodruff, the entcrpri,ing ear riagc and wagon maker, ts sending som, beautiful calendre- to his patrons. H. is agent also f.r r ge's woven wire fence, which makes a neat looking pll- tition between premises.
 Those beautiful looking bnds, a liau~ larger than the robin, arc quite plen.i. ful, supposed to be the gro beak or pur pie i.ch. They are very tame, as your correspondent has approached a cedar bu-h Oh which d,z'D were plucking berries within six fee. without their talk ing fl ght.
 Last Saturday woodchucks, chip monks and robins were seen and the weather had all the appearance Of the Mn chy month.
 IL may b. proper to mention in refer "rce to communication a few vccl> go from thi~ place, that 'Tho Hravon ly YNiuS," who were forever getting every thing and every body into a dalighr full mus they came in contact with, e. capped from durancc vile and Whooped il back into the library looking as innccent md domure SIS if nothing had happened, |, I sure presage that they will be up o ,ome future mischief.
 F. l.. Forbes is doing interior paintiI Z tt the residence of Dea Elnathan Mitch- Il. A, soon as spring opens he will b., gin work on the new residence of Rev Nj Turner,
 Perry Anderson, the blacksmith, has CT gagged w. C. Shea to assist him in his growing business. Both are skilled workmen, and understand how to treat difficult cases.
 The fierce storm of last week came near sweeping away the apiary of Rob ert Black of BlackviIle. Seeing the dan ger he secured help from d nrighbor and moved lhe hives to d place of safety.
 J. NJ. Black vas in NorfoIk and Cole brook, last week, and brought in nine choice cows. Mir Black is always on the lookout for good dairy stock.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-14
rHE sroRM or rHuRspAY LAsr.

This was unusually severe. Few houses were so tight as to keep all of 1t out. The wind in some sections along our coast moved at the rate of 80 miles an hour.
 Closaon Stone Is sick and has been for several days at Samuel Tanners. Dr
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-14
Heart Disease Cured
 By Dr. Miles Heart Cure.

Painting, Weak or Hungry Spells, Irregu- lar or Intermittent Pulse, Fluttering or Pal pitation, Choking Sensation, Shortness of Breath, Swelling of Feet and Ankles, are symptoms of a diseased or Weak Heart
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-14
WOODBURY.

THE OLDEST LAWYER IN LITCHFIELD
 COUNTY.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-12
APNY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington. Dec. 11.-Second Lieutenant Hamiifon
NJ Roach U. s. A.. will proceed to his home. as on
retirement when discharged from the Government
Hospital for the Insane
The following transfers in the Sd Artillery are made
FIRST Lieutenant Benjamin II. Randolph from BAT
terry A TO Battery G; First Lieutenant Morris Bar
rell. from Battery G to Battery A. The iohow'hg
transfers in the 9Th Cavalry are made First Lieu
tenant Augustus A. Macomb. from Troop 70 aroop
r. First Lieutenant Jesse Mel. Carter. from Troop
3 to Troop c.
The President has approved the findings OF tho Ex-
amn.ng Board which has found Commander Charies
d. sgsbee. the Naval photographer qualified for
promotion to the rank OF captain.
IIeutena MT c commander il. q. o. CODY mas pech
ordered to relieve Commander +: Nj Green as IN
specor OF the lid Lighthouse DisreI wtn ,een
viii GO on waiting orders after settling accounts,
iteutenan Commander +. D. Taussg - transferred
from the Photographic Office TO the Coas, survey We,
IN Lieutenant Commander Cobys place. ana Lieu 4.
tenant r G. Davenport succeeds to the .rs XaTarSy u -
pruson pe is appointed member OF the Board OF In
.nection and Survey at Washington Assistant sur
geon II. +. Barrsh Is detacheo 'ro'' '"o - ~
oratory at New-York
New-York tribune., 1896-12-12
IMPORTANT DECISIONS.

A number OF important litgations relating to the
namc "Hunyadl." n trademark for Hungarian
bitter waters have Just come to end result
Ing In n complete victory for the "Hunyadl Janos'
water The firm Of Andrcas Saxlehner which Is
tho proprietor OF tho bitter water coming from
Budapest known I'm the trade under the name OF
"Hunyadi Janos" some years brought COM
plants against numerous competitors owning
other springs OF aperient bitter waters In Hun
gary for the purpose of cancelling the several la
bells which these competitors had adopted. upon
the ground that they initiated the style and char
acteristcs OF the labels used for the genuine Hun
yadi Janos' water. and unlawfully used the name
''Hunyadi I'm different combinations. The dccis-
sions which have been recently given by the Hun
garian Minister OF Commerce finally declare that
the Hunyad Janos water IL the only genuine
"Hunyadr' water and entitled to that name. A
notice OF warning has been sent to the drug trade
I'm this country that the exclusive rights OF the
firm Andrcas Saxlehner to the word "Hunyadi
will be vigorously defended against all imitators
New-York tribune., 1896-12-12
LIGHT on EARL LIS DISGRACE.
A EUNUCH REPORTS HIM FOR TRESPAsSlNG
IN THE PALACE GARDEN BECAUSE
HE REFUSED TO GIVE THE
FELLOW 4 LARGER TIP.

San Francisco. Dec. II (SpccaD.-Shanghai papers
which arrived to-day by the steamer China give
some new and Interesting details In regard TO the
degradation OF ii Hung Chang 1t seems that
only part OF the story was told In the last mail
papers and that the Emperor's aninus was due
to Jealousy and hatred OF the Empress Dowager
rather than TO any resentment toward Earl Ii Tor
the honors he had received during his tour abroad
II appears. after his formal visit to tho throne
room Ii paid his respects 10 the Empress Dowa-
ger. who has always given him loyal support. As
he was leaving she suggested that he have ms
chair bearers carry him through the main avenues
OF the palace garden. so that he might see the
improvements made during his long absence lie
thanked her for this permission. and was enjoying
the sights. when he ran upon a palace eunuch
lie gave the cunuch s.. but the fellow suggested
larger tip by asking whether he should report Ii
for trcspass on forbidden grounds. IL, feeling
cure In the Emprcss's invitation. told him he might
do as he pleased.
The eunuch promptly reported tho breach OF
etiquette and OF LIS enemies carried the mat
ter directly TO the Emperor. The monarch. who
has been rcsye under the interference OF the En-
press Dowagcr. whose superior abilities he canno;
Ignore. determined 10 be revensed on her by dc,
grading her favorlte Hence. he ordered Ii
stripped OF his yellow jacket and all other honors
that he received after settling the war with Japan
nned him half years pay and refused to appoint
him to his old place as Niceroy OF Pe-chee- Lee. All
Picking and Tien-Tsin Is now spcculaiing whether
the Empress VIII have enough influence 10 re-
store honors and tho Nceroyship 10 old III.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-12
AMENDMENTS TO NAVAL LAWS.
SENATOR TuRPIE WOULD MAKE CIVILIANS
ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AS JUDGE

EEyAroR TURPIE WOULD MAKE CIVILIANS
ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AS JUDGE
ApvocATE-GENERAI.
washington, Dec. II (SpecaD.-senator Turpie
wishes Congress to modify In several important
particulars existing laws relating to the Navy. To
this end he has introduced in tho Senate several
uroposed amendments to the Naval Appropriation
bill for the next fiscal year. which have been re-
ferred to the Committee on Appropriations. 1t Is
understood that Mr.. Turpie intends to urge that
committee reasons for the adoption Of his amend
ments Some Of these amendments have undoubted
merit Relative to the one which would II adopt
Cd permit a civilian lawyer to be appointed Judge
Advocate General Of the Navy. there is q decided
difference of opinion among naval officers. II the
amendments go through Congress naval officers
would be authorized voluntarily to retire after
thirty years service. a privilege now enjoyed by
cfacsrs OF the Army and Marine Corps. Senator
Turpis's proposed amendments read as follows:
All appointees to the junior grade Of the Pay
Of fs he - united NIT States Naval Academy fhe laws
Navy ss regards the age Of voluntary and of com
pulsory retirement and fraction OF pay when on the
rank ana relative ar rank Of the ocer ane to be-
ed. Appointment to the Office Of Judge-Advocate-
10 IN ne s ana
lawyers (civians) are made eligible thereto Any
eflcer Of the Navy pleading with that Department
yication to receive personal hearing by the Secre
tary Of the Navy: and Se confronted confronted with tn the
tion 70 any oicers case to be used secretly but
r. to be fully made known to him by the Navy De-
2or aisasiity had not at the time sueient ey
deuce available TO show the disability as result Of
incident Of service . to be allowed to make good
Board. After the next vacancy occurs in his grade
money u TO be paid any ocer the retired list
New-York tribune., 1896-12-12
SHE DESERVES A MONUMENT.
The Chicago Times-Herald.


A little group OF advanced women. girls with
strong ideas OF the rights OF women. believers in
their free competition with men and repudiators
Of the idea that women should be treated with
more Difference than men. were talking. when one
OF them began:
oh. girls what do you suppose. bought two
men IA drink"
You dld?" exclaimed the chorus in admiration
II did
Not in a saloon. ! hopc?" anxiously inquired ono
who was not advanced as the rest.
mo OF course, not: IL was In a drugstore.
"Oh. do tell us all about It,.
"You see, | was walking along the street with
two men. when one OF them suggested that we go
I'm n drugstore and get IA drink. | MAGE up my
mind that | would not 20 In drugstore and let
any man buy me soda water. determined that I
should insist upon my rights as woman and buy
the drinks. SO said | would go II they would
let Inc pay for IT,.
"You brave girl.''
They treated IT Joke at FIRST The very idea !,
But ] told them my principles. and finally they
agreed although the mean things laughed Then
we went In. You don't know how afraid was that
they would pay for the drinks. anyhow. But was
too quick When the clerk laid down the check |
just grabbed 1t. and wouldn't give. 1t up. and
when we went out reached the cashier first and
laid down just the right amount. The cashier
seemed surprised. | don't see why. But actually
bought soda water for two men. What do you
think OF that?'
You were hero" declared the girl who was
the first to recover her breath. Some day your sex
will erect n monument In your honor"
New-York tribune., 1896-12-12
DELEGATES TO ASSEMBLY CONVENTIONS.

Tho returns Of delegates chosen by the Repub-
llcan election district associations last Tuesday
night have been received at tho Republican County
headquarters, No. ll3 Thrty-eighth-st. ana are
nearly complete. The various Assembly District
conventions composed OF these delegates VIII
meet a, the usual headquarters In the thirty-hve
Assembly districts OF the city and the newly an
nexed district on Tuesday evening next 10 choose
members OF the Republican County Committee foT
the year 1897 In most OF the Assembly districts
preliminary caucuses Will be held on Monday even
Ing. - ,r,. l., .ho
XXVth Assembly District positively announced
his defeat yesterday George II. Manchester. who
aupears 10 be the choice OF tho antl-Thornton Gle
nent for district leader, said last evening that the
delegates-elect to the XXVth Assembly District
Convention were divided about as follows: Anti
Thornton 100; Thornton, 80. II was said last even
Ing that Amasa had thrown UP the sponge and
would not attempt 10 put up Il ticket for County
Committeeman In the district convention next
Tuesday evening.
In the XXVIlth Assembly District ticket for
County Committeeman Will DO presented 10 Mon
day evenings caucus. II was said yesterday. made
up as follows: William y. IIoag. Major William
a. Copp. II. j. Chcscbrough. +. Berry Wall.
Demetrus +. Myers. C. +. Butler and DIR. Vaen-
tine Buck Ex-Assemblyman iioag expects 10
succeed TO tho district leadership
New-York tribune., 1896-12-12
RAILWAY NOTES.

Charles W. Hayes. of Montreal. and r. C. Smith.
OF ST. Albans. Vt. the receivers OF the Central
Vermont Railroad Company held a conference
with the Reorganization Committee at the Ho-
land House yesterday morning. Mr.. Hayes pre-
sided After the adjournment Mr. Hayes said that
cnly preliminary conference had been held and
that an informal discussion OF the reads finances
occupied all the time OF the conference There
had been no business transacted he declared, and
thus he could give no Information concerning the
possible outcome OF the work Of the receivers and
the Reorganization Committee.
Cooael c. NJ. McGhee. Of New-York. has secured
control OF the electric street railway system OF
Nashville. Tenn. He has bought tho stock and
land holdings OF Inman. Swami & Co. and In as
sociation with Nathaniel Baxter. 4. y. Shook and
J. w. Wrennc. OF Nashville. has bought the hold
inps OF General W. n. Jackson. There hfty
miles OF road with 100000 OF bonds and 81 800 900
OF stock Colonel McGhee Is In Nashville.
Holders OF Central Pacific Railroad Company
first mortgage gold bonds maturing January are
reminded that the right TO avail OF the privilege
OF extension. as announced. expires December 10.
up to which date Spcyer & Co. will receive bonds.
which will then be stamped and new coupon sheets
attached free of charge.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-12
ARMY LINE OFFICERS STIRRED UP.
CAPTAIN GLAssFoRD SAYS THEY ARE NOT CUM
PETENT FOR SIGNAL DUTY.

CAPTAIN GI.AssFoRD SAYS THEY ARE NOT coM-
PETENT FOR SIGNAL DUTY
voshinpton. De- II (SpeciaD.-Captan Giassford'
-, ,,o signal Corps of the Army has stirred up
ooo feeling among line officers of the service The
car,an deliberately states IN an official report 10
tho commander of the Department OF the flatte
which has reached Washington, that line ofncers
ara not competent In signal duty and that they
sbo,y no interest in such work. The report prlehy
outlines the history of signalling In the Army ana
deals particularly with the question OF detaihng hhe
oH,cers for this service. Captain Glassloro eN-
nresses the opinion based on careful observation'
,hat efforts in this direction have been failures lie
says: :, Att,
The one lesson Of the extended experience IN .nis
matter is that II is impraccable 10 MAINTAIN "a, ~,
Army A fair degree OF efficiency may De slu 10
sometimes attained even under preseht "us n ~
conditions, by few enthusiasts, nut ut,usn 10 NJ hay
ins, to nerform additional drills foreign 10 us recos
nized province. that calculations must ras DE -;
The regulations II enforced Cnd In the Ia
discinline they should, matter how questi0hapi1
in results or irksome In observance. oe enio, ~.
else abrogated, require ior % 'ls men he so
Constantly Dractised in signalling as to he man.
tained in a state of proficiency. ready lor install,
service: hut It is shown that few or none "'c 81
have now as a remedy. to present Tor the con on
sderation Of the department. commahaer' drsn, NIL sr
hone that |, will commend Itself 10 ms JuohI"e.i.
&c N secure his favorable recommendation 10 'lc
War Department the suggestion ina. aoaed n,sId in
requiring so large BODY OF men noto W % the signal
oNicer of The department be furnished SINAI, irac
tion of this number Of men TO De asseHipieu .h;o,
most ns q attachment for signalling alone. III VIVA ~,
tbay could he brought the highest state Oh cir
ciency Such course would rencve tne my S y. ' =,
Army and would result In having reaoy irt tJr re
experts for immediate operation at any po'"' 'e'
New-York tribune., 1896-12-12
FORECLOSURE SALE ORDERED.

ST. Louis. Dec. u-Forecosure OF the mortgage
and sale of the Quincy. Omaha and Kansas city
Railroad was ordered by United States Circuit
Judge Thaycr In Chambers. this afternoon This
morning Ex-Governor Chamberlain OF South Caro-
lima and J. d. McD. Trimbe. OF Kansas CITY ap-
piled in court presenting application In behalf
OF Theodore Gilman and ". W. Jacobs. trustees
Of the road proposing form OF decree foreclosing
the mortgage. II. g F. Kicker and John Wheeler
opposed II. and there were two objections: First:
against the sale being conducted by Gilman and
Jacobs because they are plainths; second. they
wanted inserted in the decree that the purchasers
to-hc must bid over n certain price and that figure
TO be 100000. enough to protect their holdings
fully.
II was argued that the remainder OF the bond
holders were satisfied with $4,000. the amount
suggested by Gilman and Jacobs.
Judge Thayer sustained the first objection and
appointed r. II. Schofeld. standing master In
chancery. to conduct the sale from the east door
OF the St. Louis Courthouse. the date TO be set
later. Tho second objection was overrued. and the
$4,000 fixed as the upset price.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-12
WESLEYAN MEN AT DINNER.

About one hundred sons Of Wesleyan rniverav
assembled last evening at the Hotel g. Denis the
occasion being the twenty-eighth annual dinner OF
the wesleyan Alumni Club The president OF the
club Attorney-Ceneral T. II. Hancock. presided
over the after-dinner exercises. and among 'hose
who sat about the board were Judge Advoca;e-Gen'
e,al William c. wallace. Lieutenant Colonel STE
phen Oiln. ex-Judge George G. Reynolds. Judge A.
NJ. Talimadgc OF Bridgeport John f. Eustis Dr
r. 8 Upham. DIR. c. l.. Bownell. Colonel J. A.
Tackerberry. Judge w. T. Dunmore. OF Utica:
George 8. Coleman. William a. Jones. Or. J. ~
Van Week. DR.. II. a. Starke. Of Middletown Conn:
Judge Lockwood OF Bridgeport. Acting President
DR.. j. N. Van Week spoke for the college: DIR. s. T.
Upham responded for tho trustees and DR.. II. A.
Starke for the faculty Other speakers were A. NJ
TalImadge. John r. Eustis and J. Yaw. The cluD
elected officers for the coming year as follows P,es'
dent. George ). Coleman vice-presdents. Dr. 8. u
Upham and Judge a. NJ. Tallmadge: secretary
George W. Dawson; treasurer. W. i. Randall