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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1896-08-22
FOND OF BATHING.
The Japanese Spend Much Of Their
Time i'll the Water.

The Japanese Spend Much OF Their
Time III the Water.
In a paper read before the Royal
Geographical society. Rev. Walter
Weston says that cleanliness ia II Of
the few original items Of Japanese c.
vilization. To that idea the people
are still true. In spite Of the hcklen-ss
usually ascribed to them, their origi-
nal love for hot water has never grown
cold.
In the mountains, wherever hot
mineral springs are found the peasant
~ resort to them, some to benefit hy
the healing properties Of the waters
others for the simple pleasure OF bath
ing. The yuba. or "hnt-water houses
as the bathing establishments are
called, generally nestle at the bottom
of some steep ~ravine, and the water ls
conveyed from the mineral eoring
through bamboo pipes.
Bathing is not an expensive pleas
ure tor these Japanese peasants. They
pay ahout a cent Il day for room rent
aud the use Of the bath, but food and
bedding are not supplied. In the yn-
ba of a better class the visitors stay at
c~lialets or inns, close by the bath, and
in some cases the larger guest houses
have baths on the premises.
In these nut-ef ihe-way mountains
resorts the japanese indulge their taste
for bathing to an almost incredible ex-
tent. In n place, where the water
is just about blood heat, a nan will
stay in, it is said, practically for a
mouth on end, taking care, however,
to place a heavy stone on his knees to
keep him from floating or turning
YER in his sleep. The care-taker OF
this particular establishment, q CHEEKY
old man Of some 20 summers, himsslf
stays in the bath the whole winter
through.
III another spot, famed for its Their
NAL springs, the Inhabitants apollo
gized To IL visitor for wha. they called
their .dir.iEess.
ut is summer time now.n they said,
"and we are two busy to battle more
than twice a day"
"How often, then,n he asked, "do
yOu bathe in winter r.
ssOh, then, We have more leisure a0d
can bathe fonr or FIVE times a day. and
the children get into the water when
ever they feel cold" was the reply
Youths Companion.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1896-08-22
Rubber Trees Growing In Florida.

Those familiar with the southern
portion of Florida are aware Of the
fact that the rubber tree Is indigenous
here, and grows in great ~profusion on
both coasts south of a line drawn west
from New Smyrna. Many large trees
grow on the east coast. there being
two well. known monarchs, one at
DR.. Wittfield's place, about six miles
south Of ROckledge, and another on
Will Lanehart's place at Lake Worth.
To the natives countless numbers Of
immense rubber trees are known, but.
as their usefulness has not yet deveI-
Oped here, they are very little noticed.
On the west coast the trees are album
dainty prominent, and are an open bid
for the people Of our State to investi-
gate their value At this time, when
the people are looking for new ave-
nues in natural products, it would be
reasonable to suppose that they would
utilize the wild rubber tree. On any
of the keys along the coast one could
find a rubber plantation or estate in
advanced stage of growth.
At Anna Maria key. at the entrance
w tHC Hot OOA3 0UiOuCI OOLu HI. OOU0S
has a place upon which is one Of these
trees, with five seperate trunks, SINH
far to the banyan tree. The largest
trunk is eleven feet in circumference ;
the others measure twenty Eight, txen-
ty-seven aud eighteen and fifteen
inches respectively. When the tops
of these trees become toe spreading
they send down a sucker, which takes
root and assists in the support of the
branches. Such a tree as mentioned
above covers a large area, and would
afford a good 8Eevenue were its great
flow of sap utilized. Colonel Jones on
April "A last planted a little rubber
nursing, eighteen inches in height.
On the 14th inst that treee stood five
feet ten inches high. showing with
what rapidity they grow in their wild
state without any cultiTation-Jack-
sonyiIle Citizen.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1896-08-22
s. T. GRISAMORE
HAS OPENED A
NEWS DEPOT, STATIONERY,
BOOK STORE,

On the corner of Market and st. Louis
streets, and keeps the largest variety
of goods in that line that was ever
offered for sale in Lafourche.
He has also a fine assortment OF
Tinware, Granite Iron Ware, Wire,
Flower pots, &c.
Subscriptions received for newspa-
pers, periodicals and magazines at
publishers prices.
AL at prices to suit the times.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1896-08-22

distinct streams Of silk spiitting fire,
each fully a rod long, a. the two ang-
~ birds departed for the prnt4ction Of
4 n~risilhn:ing lemon trce-I. w. Blake
in Popular Science Monthly.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1896-08-22
TAKE NOTICE.

We call the attention IF
justices Of tho peace elect Of
this and adjoining parishes
that we are prepared to fur
nish them all needed forms
in their line Of business on
short notice and at reasona-
bic prices. Write or call and
see for yourselves.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1896-08-22

Tho use Of sCastoria' Is 70 universal and
NJ merits 10 well known that 1t seems q work
OF supererogation to endorse It. Few are the
Intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
CARLos MARTYx, D. D.,
New York City.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
HATTERTOWN

Mrs Hiram Barlow is sick with rheu- matism.
 Friends of Charles Benedict gave him a pleasant surprise, last Monday evening, it being his 6Ssh birthday. Davis Broth CTS of ERston furnished music for dane ing, which was one of the important fea- lures of the evening and was enjoyed by all present.
 Prof Harris, the vcntrilcquist, gave an entertainment at the Huntingtown school house, Tuesday evening, that was appre- cinted by a good audience. The profess sor gives an enjoyable evenings enter talnment, well worth the admission price.
 Miss Annie M. Penny has been visiting in Bridgeport, the guest of her brother, Dr Charles NJ. Penny.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
THE SECRET OF THE GROWING BUSINESS!

hepeope no longer doubt the goodness Black Clay
 They buy and send neghbo and friends us cohe the P & pces unheard before S0 worsted su single or double breast cuaway grades 5O % 01 Sl6 5O SIS 5O SEQ S24 This department
 mes Of szes hatcan be found in the city Sizes 34 regular Long BIZ 5 and A Stout 34 extra s At SlO you buy size 50 S2O Pr a the smaller sizes Same Trousers price Any length leg from 27 time we can fit YOU rms department of Black Dress Suits complete always bright sparkling, with the gems styles.
 Spring Styles of Hatsi the leading shapes.
 Youman' Dunlap, Knox, Lamson, Hubbard, Harrington
 Direct from makera No bers pfts
 ked on From makers The saving Special Hat S9 9o and S240 The equal any S2 50 S3 city the leading shapes Tourist and crush Hats Boys Tourist Ha Sl25 S1 45 S9O $40 Boys Tourist Special offerings in Launded Negge Shirts, shapes in collars on each. Extra good
 few fort to avoid carrying them
 Spring lines of Mems Boys and Chdrens
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
passed Wednesday and Thursday with Waterbury friends.
ST ROSES CHURCH.
AN ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINMENT.

The program given in last weeks BEE
 for March r. at St Roses was carried
 out most successfully on that evening.
 Mrs Gordon gave some beautiful selec- tions on the violin, accompanied on the
 piano by her sister, Miss Doretta Teldgman. Miss N, Burke of New Ha- ven sang Mora Acushla" by Willard, in a way that captivated everyone, Both she and Miss Jordan were Invaluable as piano accompanies f the evening. A presentation was made 90 Father Fox by the pupils, the day being the feast of his patron saint. Misses M. Harrigan, A. Haugh, E. Lynch, M. Jordan, Me SITS r. Bradley, R. Reilly and J. Mccarthy, prominent members of St Roses choir, rendered some excellent vocal selec, tions. One of the leading features of the evening WAS recitation, "E in's F az" by J. Madigan.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
sHERlFF STRONG ARRE3Ts FERRY AND
 TAKES HIM TO NEW MILFORD

Deputy Sheriff M. A. Strong of Warren was ln town on Wednesday and placed under arrest John Ferry, who ran away with his sister-in-law, May liar, iugton. It appears that the couple after leaving New Milford went to Buffalo. N. r. Fer ry evidently expected to obtain work there, but failing they came to Brew. sters, when Ferry returned to Newtown and the girl went to sisters in New York State. It is hoped he will receive the full extent of the law, for his crime is of a most serious nature.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
TEN SAD LITTLE FUNERALS.

Hobart Fairchid had an addition to his swine family, last week. in the shape of 10 nice little pigs. All seemed doing nicely, but when a short time after Mir Fairchld had occasion to go that way he found nine of them dead, all in row, aud as he supposc2, the mother pig lay on them.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
PATRICK CANYONS HOUSE BURN

ED
 GREAT EXCITEMENT IN THE STREET.-AN
 IMrRoMrru FIRE ARCADE RENDER ET
 FICIENr SERVICE.
 The usual quietudc of the borough of Nrwtown Street was distur bed on Tues day afternoon by the burning of the house of Patrick Cannon. The fire was first discovered about l5 D. m, by Will liam O shepard, an cmployc of The Bee Publishing Co.,, who WAS returning from the railroad station with freight for the publishing house. lie saw tiny fl tmc coming out near the chimney, and as he drove up the hill he waved his hands to attract the attention of the family, who sat near the window. Robert Cannon, supposiuR shepard was beckonng him, came to the door and at once discovered the fire. They then went in and attempt eel to ascend the stairs, but were driven back by the flame and smoke. Charles Jonas at once hastcncd to the scene, and the piano was removed first. Then oth crs arrived aud most of the furniture on thc ground floor was removed from the burning building.
 some one hastcncd up street and in a hort time the h.Il of Trinity church was sounding forth tn" alarm. In the space of a very few mlautcs a crowd gathered, and an imprompfu bucket brigade brought all thr water needed. At first it was thought the hcds belonging to Trin- ity church uu burn, but the wInd was fayombr,and cucrg .'.r worI, told. When the chimney fell Dr o uith, W. A. Leon ard and "Chip" ohcchan, who were work, ing force pump Datwceu the house and shed, had a close call from serious injury. | ~ Nearly all the wearing apparel of the family was up stairs and was destroyed | Mir Cannon was insured for S7OO in the l Mjddlcscx Mutual, placed through the agency of W. A. Leonard. Mir Gannon's 1 loss must exceed $l0O0, He bought the place some l5 years ago of Mrs Ned flaw ley, and by perseverance and hard work | had made d very comfortable and attrac- tive hone Within few years he had made Improvements which cost him $500 Mr Cannon lost all of hls personal cloth, ing, save the suit he wore and an over coat which chanced to be at the barn of Mir Hawley. He al-o lost his watch. He is undecided as yet in regard to rebuild Ing. AL p~e>rnt his family are boarding at Joseph StewarL's They will have the sy ympathy of all in tn,ir misfortune.
 AS u-ual on such occasions, lLcre were many ludicrouy iurjdrnts. Some one in their zeal to cxtinguish thc fire threw pail Cf water over Oscar PiJz.chIrr, the genial barber, while another ambitious Harry Howard cmptied bucket of wa, ter on to John Webb. There were any number of persons ready with advice and some with orders. One esteemed vcncr- able gentleman of the Street lifted high his cane and shouted "Water, more va ter" to the men who were already hus- tling with the pails.
 Mention should especially be made of Chief of Police Jtfr.rson Brl,coc, ,an alert member of the Hook & Ladder Co. He hastened to the hook and ladder house and secured the pikes, ropes, etc which were of much use.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
IHe Hoa0hand D,y G0ods c.,
formerly the HowIaud- Stark Co.,

Are you in doubt where to go for a new spring dress? We have
 Real warp-pr1nted silks in over & hun dred different patterns, from $I to SC yard.
 PriHted India silks in printed warp and other effects, 39 to 5Sc.
 Japanese wash silks in stripes, checks and cords, 29 and 39c.
 Black damasse silks in thirty or forty differ. ent patterns, 75c to g. yard
 Silk crepons in black and fancy effects, from $50 to $50 dress pattern.
 Large variety of other dress patterns, no two alike, from $lO to $50 dress patterns,
 Large variety of two toned and muiti-cOlor effects, from soc 10 $2 50 yard.
 Large variety ot fine Scotch ginghams from 9 to soc. Imported oTgandies 25c.
 Plain and figured linen batistes l2 l2 to 37 Pc.
 Write for samples of some thing or other. We deliver goods free to every town in this region, and let you send back that doesn't suit.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

The case of F.. W. Wheeler vs. Henry F.. Plumb, both of Monroe, was to have been tried in the court of common pleas in Bridgeport, Tuesday of this week, but was settled by tha dcfcndent paying the amount of the justice judgement and the costs. This is a victory for MT Wheeler. This is the ease that was tried in Monroe last August, before l.. Dwight Lane, justice of the peace, and was a suit for the price Of moving machine. Beech CT & Garfield appeared for MT Wheeler and MT Munger of Ausonia for Mir Plumb.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
Town Topics.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

NJ. Stern received, this week, a new line of silk waists from S2 95 up. Also new line of figured and plain brillian- teen dress skirts $2 I5 up. The balance of coats and millinery offered at one haIf price. Special for this week; 25 dozen CashmeJe gloves at lOc; ladies working waists at 25c. NJ Stern, Lead ing Millinery, Cloak House, lS5 Main street, Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
THE D. M. READ COMPANY.
 BRIDGEPORT, CONN.

Yardwide Percales, fast color and printed in 8 manner superior to the or dinary run of Spring percales. We want to call your attention particularly to those essential points 12 l } cents a yard.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

E. Fl. Dillon & Co.,, the we'll known Bridgeport milliners, are now ready with their spring importations. Handsomer goods than ever to select from, and our readers will take the hint and know where to go for the Easter bonnet,
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

All of the patent medicines for purify ing he blood can De had of Warner, Tay- for < Curtis at the Hook, Hoods and Ayre's sarsaparilla, pr David Kennedy's
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Tea and Coffee. Test their purity and quality and you'll stop wondering why we sell such quantities. We put them in as fad and they've worked them selves into regular business; made friends.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

THoR SALE CHEAP-A second hand top car II riage in good repair. c. L. SMALLEY, Stepney Depot, Conn.
 TFOR SALE-Eggs for matching, from Light. E BrahInas, Plymouth Rocks, Silver Lace Wyandottes, Black Spanish. Buff and White Leghorn, Sl for i5. HAWLEY < LAKE, Box 42, HawIeyville, Conn.
 lTARM FOR SALE-6o acres of land. good E house and shop, large new barn and other out buildings, good fruit and well watered Price S2,e00. Situated one half mile east of Northfield church. Enquire ot SAMUEL FANCHEIs, Westons Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Merchant K. J. Hall is again at his us. ual place of business, after fewdays of severe tusseling with a bad attack of grin.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Howard Bassett, son of A. W. Bassett at the Hook, has gone to New Haven, where he has accepted position with the New Haven bicycle company,
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

There was good attendance at the sale of cattle at Dicks hotel on Tuesday Six yokes were disposed of, Ex-Sheriff Aaron Sanford doing the honors as auc- tioneer.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

The many friends of Patrick Keane, the button manufacturer, will be pleased to learn that he Is slowly improving from his severe illness.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

A sIeighing party composed of 60 of the children from St Peters school at Danbury, accompanied by six sisters and Father Kennedy, who has the oversight of the school, visited Newtown on Tues day afternoon of this week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Here are a few big bargains that won't last long. Biggest bargains we've had for many day.
 Surah silk in twenty changeable effects, regular 75c quality, at 89c yard.
 Broche taffeta silks in over dozen desir- yard.
 Black pekin striped silks, ten different effects, regulGr75c and $1, at 5Sc & ya.d
 Dress goods, forty spring and summer effects, regular 39 and 50c goods, at 29 and 89c.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Mrs Emil Bellingrath is entertaining her father, MT Reubens, and her sister, Miss Reubens, for few weeks.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
NEW HAPPENINGS
IN THE
JACKET AND CAPE DEPT.

New goods, new styles, almost every day. Selected with care from the most reliable and most fashionable makers.
 Jackets, Separate Skirts and Capes- novelties as well as plain goods-and every one in the newest Spring idea cut, make, finish, materials and all. With prices little lower than most towns will let such styles sell for, if they have them at all.
 A Silk and Dress Goods department that is almost dazzling in it's display of color, beauty and genuine worth; new Spring goods.
 Not only Europe but America is rep resented in this collection of beautiful fabrics, choice dress stufs. Not only higher qualities but the medium and reasonably priced grades as we'll; SO good that it is hard to tell which is which except by experience.
 Rugs, many that are exclusive de- signs and patterns. The most complete department in town.
 A 60 X 10 Smyrna rug, for s1.50, will give you a little idea as to what we are doing nowadays in that line, We pay special attention to large sizes.
 French Cambric. Many of the styles in this line have been especially chosen for shirt waist purposes, their soft ttu- ish. We have put the price down to l9c. yard too.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Do not forget the dissolution sale going on at Taylor & McGran's. They are sell ling every article of furniture at cost. They surprise everybody. Just think, solid oak extension table for $6, worth $l0. Only a few more left. To supply the demand they had to order some more of those SIS and $20 chamber suits. The suits sold for $25 and BPS. Just think, SIS and $40 for such a suit
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Father Smith was in New Milford on Tuesday night, where he preached very acceptably to large audience in St Pat riCk's church.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Mrs Cree has started on canvas for funds for the Taunton chapel,and already has received pledges amounting to about siOO
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Mrs James F. Brennan, Frank Martin, her nephew, and Master Jemmie Bren- nan are spending a few days at the home of Mrs Dennis Murray
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Charles Couch of New Milford, vet eran cattle dealer and an old-time resi-, dent of Newtown, is at Dicks hotel with some young cattle.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

James W. Kain has been tearing down one of the old buildings in the rear of the Mantle mills property, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

E1OR sALE-The farm belonging to the late J. Hobart Mallett, containing about loo acres, situated in the west part of the town of TrumbuII, 8 1 miles from Long Hill station on the Berkshire Division, 1 1-2 miles from postoff1ce, miles rom the city of Bridgeport near school and church, suitably divided into meadow and pasture land, never failing water, large two story house, two barns with shed containing 25 stalls, one-han box, other necessary buildings. The farm has been 17sed for 20 years for boarding gentlemenss driving horses, summer and winter. Would make a good milk farm. Address MRS J. HOBART MALLETT, Long Hill, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

We have at two dollar and a half a pair of five new styles of women's boots that look so much like five dollar boots that we bought quite quantity of them.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Homer Congo made fishing trip up the Pootatuck on Tues lay and captured a fine tring of suckers up in the eddies.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Miss Bloom and Miss c. Belle Bloom If Brooklyn are passing few days at Dicks hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Special bargain in E. F. Hawley's cash reduction sale of Warner's Coraline corsets and Somerset corset at 75c, were
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

New Vermont creamery butter in 10 ID tubs, 22c ID, just in at E. F. Haw- ley's, sweet as rose.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Thirty and B inch umbrellas, fast col ors, you can get them Of Warner, Taylor & Curtis at the Hook for 9Oc each. They have also just received fine new line of ladies shirt waists.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Jabez Mead will give up farming and make his home in Bridgeport, about April l.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

c. II. Leonard of New York is guest of his brother, Landlord W. A. Leonard.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Dr Arthur Fairbanks of Yale univer- sity is stopping at the Grand Central for few weeks with his wife.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Miss Nellie Northrop Is convalescent from long and serious Illness.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

W. E. Halligan of Bridgeport makes his millinery announcement, this week Spring goods now ready to select from.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Blacksmith John T. Sheehan made 8 flying trip to New York on Tuesday of this week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

F, E. Benham of Waterbury adver- tises a big sale of horses in another col umn.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Some people have a great deal to say but when they have finished talking they have not said much. The c. H. Bennett Shoe Co.,, 3G7 Main street, Bridgeport, in their new advertisement have not long story but what they do say carries weight, as a visit to their bargain shoe emporium will prove.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

We have just cleared an inn porter's stock of all the odd lots of lace curtains he had in his place-some hundreds of pairs. Shall let them go very low. 9oc, I.Io, I.25 and I.75 a pair.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Dea Henry FairehiId returned on Wed nesday from soIourn of 10 days in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

P. F. Brew has left the employ of R. H. Beers & Go.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Mrs c. s. Curtis has had..Stoveman John Benedict make some needed repairs to her house.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Fifteen dozen extra brooms just in at E. F. Hawley's which are going fast at I7c, regular p center everywhere.