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The Newtown bee., 1897-02-12

SIX Cltues Ut Gue mlSSlUu. He DTl6Hy re- viewed the work for the past 20 years and in closing made some very timely suggestions for the future.
 The remains of Ava V. Roe were brought here for interment Thursday, February II. He was the brother of W. B. Roe. Rev MT Francis officiated.
 The Brookfleld Whist club met at Ben iamin 9rifiu's, Tuesday evening; 24 of the members were present. The first prize was won by c. D. H. Kellogg. The next meeting will be held with c. D. H. Kellogg, Monday evening, February 15.
 The Congregational society will hold a social at Rev Mir Francis, this (Friday) evening.
 Stanley Kellogg is right hand man at W. J. Beehler's store on Mondays and days when MT Beehler has to be away on business.
 Miss Lucy Taylor has returned from a three weeks visit in Waterbury.
 J. Howard Peck has bought a tread power and cutter and is now feeding corn stalk hash instead of the leaves of the stalks. It is now getting so that a number of our farmers begin Eto realize that several times more fodder can be obtained from sowed corn or by plant ing larger area, feeding the corn for grain and by cutting the stalks thus making ration with little more grain who do not derive as good benefit do not consider that the stalks are as rich in protein which must be supplied by the grain. In this way less hay need be cut and more of the land devoted to pasture. The most advanced farmers say no farmer can afford to feed hay to stock when it brings the price it has of late.
 It is estimated there were 100 cases of measles, among the children mostly land still few eases on hand.
 The invitations have been issued for the mas querade ball to be held in the Town hallfon February l9. The com mittee are J. W. Wells, Robert Green, Dr J. F. Smith, Henry Foote and H. W. Griffin.
 A whist club is being organized con- sisting mostly of married people. The first meeting was held at Dr Smiths, last week Thursday evening. Another was held at the home of MT and Mrs B W. Griffin. It is thought 20 or 30 may join.
 The entertainment by the ladies of St Paul's Guild at the home of MT and Mrs Haight was success in every way. The weather was all that could be de- sired and large attendance. The music was instrumental. A new at tachment to the piano rendered automat- ic music which was very good and we'll received by those present. The net profits were $31.42.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-12

wood, on large tract of the T. Ryan estate, and will get out large quantity of railroad ties.
 On Friday evening the friends of Jeremiah Carey gave him genuine sur prise party, filling his house to it's full capacity. Jerry was equal to the oc- casion and entered into the festivities with hearty zeast. They did not dis perse till the small hours in the morn ing.
 An Epworth League sociable took place at the house of W. k. Duncomb, Thursday evening. A fine collation was served. Music, reading and some novel games combined to make the occasion an enjoyable one. The Epworth League will hold series of neighborhood prayer meetings at private houses. The first of the series will be held with T. E. Platt on Wednesday evening, February F.
 An agent of the party who bid off our mail route was here on Tuesday, look. ing for sup-contractor. J. F. Mcdonald was the lucky man. and will begin his duties July l. AnHeffort wi be made to have the route changed to Bethel, by way of the Center, thoue h there Is some who are opposed to a change.
 The numerous relatives to the numb, r of B celebrated the birthday of Charles Sanford on Wednesday last. It was a genuine surprise to MT Sanford but nevertheless most agreeable one.
 An effort is being made to procure 8 pipe organ for the Methodist church.
 Mrs Bertha Jones and children of Ridgefeld has visited her mother, Mrs F. J. Bradley.
 Hon J. R. Sanford still continues quite feeble.
 Mrs Hiram B. Jennings has returned from few days visit in Bridgeport.
 A social dance was given at Philander J. Ferry's, Thursday evening, February 4. The Davis orchestra furnished the music to merry crowd who daDced till the 'swee sma' hours A beautiful collation. was furnished at midnight.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-12

sS S1.26 a Year, 76 Gents for Six Months 60 Cents for Four Months. Four Cents Copy.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-12
PUBLISHED BY THE BEE PUBLISHING COMPANY

ALLISON P. SMITH, EDITOR. ARTHUR J. SMITH. BUSINESS MANAGER
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-sUNDAY. FEBRUARY II. 1897.

da. whers experts and Cubans for years
have been at work trying TO make an ac-
ccptabie cigar tobacco, meeting with some
success.
The same reason exists why bright to-
hacco Is not more extensively made. as IL
has been demonstrated clearly that II can
90 around Richmond. The experimenters
do not grasp the idea and work II takes
TO cure and keep the color right, In which
lies the chief value OF tobacco.
Bulking. sweating, asserting close as TO
grade and color, is something that our
people are entirely unfamiliar with, even
Il our lands made fuil-hayored Habaaa,
but soil and climate are all against that
seed in Virginia. so far demonstrated.
BY all means let our Commissioner pub
llsh how TO manage this crop after II IS
made. or else the planter will be sure TO
rush his tobacco TO market In a green,
rough state and become disguised. A
sweating season, or an artificial process.
IS very delicate one, which brings out
any aroma that may be in the tobacco.
The light and dark and sun-cured tobacco
lands Of Virginia differ very greatly. Now,
there must be a different kind from these
altogether for seed Habana tobacco, and
also a special manure for the tobacco will
be worthless unless it also has good barn
ing properties. Brghts will succeed II
made and cured right, we all know.
W. u. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
Preservation of Mount Vernon.

10 the Editor or the Dispatch.
In the year 1854 the following well-known
ladies were the efficient and pioneer work.
ers for the purchase of Mount Vernon and
the preservation Of Washington's home
Mrs. Julia Cabell, Mrs. Eliza Semmes.
Mrs Susan Pellet, Mrs. William Richie,
Mrs Pegram, Mrs. Writ Robinson, Mrs.
Walter ID. Blair. Mrs. Ben. Minor, Mrs.
Joseph r. Anderson, Mrs. Thomas Ellis,
and many others. The sum TO be raised
was 10000 for the purchase OF 200 acres
OF land from Mr.. John Augustine Wash
ington, then residing at Mount Vernon.
Virginians contributed S079.44, and in or
der to raise this amount the State was
divided into districts. and lady managers
were appointed TO collect money, generally
in contributions Of 81. The names OF con-
tributors are preserved in the bound
volumes OF the Mount Vernon Record"
at the rooms OF the Virginia Historical
Society. To these pioneer workers. foun-
ders OF the association, under the lead or
Miss Pamela Cunningham. OF South Caro-
lima. belong the first honors for the noble
and patriotic work now SO successfully
established. Washington's home stands
in beautiful preservation. thanks TO these
pioneer workers-these patriotic womenl
l.. r. b.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
Publication of state Papers
For the DispatchO

Our people-that Is. Of the United
States-are alike resourceful and self
reliant. They are undoubtedly innately
reverential in all things contrbutary to
progress, and they are thus the acknow-
lodged progressive race in all essentials
to progress
All party lines or currency or monetary
discussion are now in the lee Of calm con-
sideration, seemingly. The influence Of
the preservation Of history needs no eX-
Donency. There has been for some time
past an increasing acknowledgment Of the
value Of the records OF the past Of this
country, as variedly illustrated.
The regard has been general, 1t IS be-
lieved in all of the States Of our Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
The Modern French Metric System
Versus Ancient AngiO-Saxon Mea-
Eures.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Professor Wilson, in the December
Forum. says: Science has bred IN us
a spirit of experiment and contempt
for the past. II has made the legislator
confident that he can create, and the
philosopher sure that God cannot" In
this spirit certain members Of the pres
ent Congress want TO do away with our
ancient Anglo-Saxon measures, and after
1900 make the French metric system COM
pulsory.
About the middle OF the eighteenth
century Voltaire and his colleagues delu-
ged France with infdelity. At the close
OF the same century the Reign of Terror
deluged France with blood. II. Grattan
Guiniss says: 1.-THE French revolution
could never have assumed the character
ii did had not the French people pre-
viously. through the pernicious teachings
of the inhdel philosophers, lost all fear
OF God and all respect for man. The
Reign OF Terror witnessed the slaughtes
OF l022 900 persons os all ranks and ages.
and of both sexes, till the streets Of
Paris ran with blood, and the guillotines
could not oyertake their work. Hundreds
were roasted alive in heated ovens, or
tortured 10 death by other internal cruel
ties. Christianity was publicly re-
nounced. and a prostitute enthroned as
Goddess of Reason at Notre Dame, and
worshipped by the National Convention
and by the mob Of Paris with the Wild
est orgies OF RIGHTEOUSNESS; the most
horrid moclsery OF the solemn rites of
was publicly enacted. an ass
being made 10 drink the sacramental
wine"
c. Piozzi Smyth, Astronomer Royal for
Scotland. says: THE French nation, at
their first revolution. formally declared |
before high Heaven that there is no /
Cod, elevated man into Gods place: !
Abolished for themselves the week OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21

the fur, Of course, being eliminated from
the material used in the making thereof.
This brings home the fact Of the slight
difference which women make nowadays
in their dress for winter and summer,
compared with what they once did.
Nowadays cloth gowns and tweeds are
worn the year round. Some of the smart
set have adopted the large linen en-
brOidered collars edged with frill, these
being worn with velvet gowns. with
these are worn the twice-around crayats,
sometimes. There is no one sort or size
Of basque that has received the particu-
lar Endorsement Of fashion. With out
door coats Of a certain sort the basques
are longer, but this is not the case with
the trimmed velvet Jackets, and it is a
source Of pleasure that the square tabs
soften the outlines without apparently
increasing the size of the waist
One of the prettiest effects in head
wear just now is found in the flower
toques. A very charming specimen is
made entirely of pansies. on one side is
a chou of dark velvet, with one Of violet
velvet. while a long white osprey ADDS
beauty and effect to the crown. one or
the hats which has attracted particular
attention is Snapped like a mushroom.
1t is made of Holland-covered canvas
and black velvet ribbon. At the lett sue,
and Just over the ear are two pink roses
while two black feathers at the top add
elegance and effectiveness to the whole.
Returning 10 the toque II would not be
fair to dismiss the subject without saying
Of the very charming arrange
ment whose crown is made up Of plated
black tulle It's rim is narrow and
turned up and formed OF steel sequins
traced on to the tulle. The trimming Is
)f black ostrich feathers.
And now that the winter dulness has
gone from US and spring cheer is ours by
1t least every technical right we can talk |
about all these things and be up TO date !
70 be sure. it is Lent, and one must have =
! bit Of grave with the gay during that
period. but we will all get a special dis -,
,ensation from Dame Fashion, and In
modern eyes that is sufficient to excuse
INVITING.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21

a room Of exqulsitely polished granite,
| called the "King's Chamber" The step
! leading to it is SO inches high (our Yard,
| and 81 inches wide, or the sacred cubit,
| %, plus the yard, 80. The only furni-
| ture in this chamber is a polished granite
| Golfer. The cubic contents of this Golfer
| is equal to the contents of the ark of
| the covenant. a quarter of it is equal
| to the London quarter" or standard
| corn measure. The cubic contents of the
| Kings chamber and the molten sea in
Solomon's temple are equal. On a stone
ornament in this chamber called the
granite leaf, in it's measurement. our
yard, and foot, the Masonic 24-inch
gauge, and the sacred cubit, all are in
dicated. One inch west Of it's centre,
one inch below it, thus emphasizing the
inch, is a raised boss, one inch high. A
plaster-Paris model of this boss holds
just a pint. and this pint of water in
the temperature OF the pyramid weighs
just a pound. So, originally, "a pint
was a pound the world around: but now
a pound OF water is a pint and a quar-
ter. In a journey of several thousand
years, we have strayed little from our
original standard. The miracle of it is
that it is only little. II the point OF
the pyramid, its apex, were placed on the
ly, the angle is such that they would
pass directly through the poles of the
earth. The axis of the earth's rotation
thus touched is the only constant straight
line that science can use as q basis Of
measurement The standard pyramid
inch is the one-ten-mill ionth of this axis.
The pyramid inch is only one-one-thou-
sandth greater than ours. We should
study and rectify our ancient measures,
not destroy them. This is hardly an out
line of this subject. Those wishing TO
follow it in detail should study "Our
Inheritance in the Great Pyramid" "An
Important Question" and similar works,
from which the statements here made
are taken.
ADAMS'S ADVICE.
John Quincy Adams. a patriot whom
we should heed, advised the American
people not to exchange their Anglo
Saxon measures for the French metric
system. The "King's Chamber" Of the
pyramid is 1925 inches long and 2Os. % |
inches wide. Our 16-to-1 silver dollar |
weighs 4l2.5 grains; our half-dollar. 2O6. % !
grains. The ante-chamber is 1l6 % inches |
long. Our gold half-eagle weighs JIG % |
grains, pure gold. The height of the
pyramid is 232.5 cubits. Our gold eagle
weighs 1925 grains, pure gold.
aBuilt into solid rock, the great pyramid
contains the God-given measure Of the
temple; the sacred cubit; our Sabbath:
BUR week; our year; our yard: 2l-inch
gauge; foot and inch our pint and pound.
)r our measures Of length, weight, and
capacity. The reserve side of the
United States great seal is a pyramid.
and the Pyramid of Czech, built 1900
'ears ago, preserves to-day the United
states unit the inch. Congress may
rave been given the power 10 regulate
'ur standard" the yard; but the people
rave never delegated to Il the constitu-
ional authority to change our unit the
nch, for the metre or anything else; and
Anglo-Saxons once aroused TO the i'm
'ortance Of the subject. Will never give
uch authority. q.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
Growing Habana Tobacco In Va.
dor the Dispatch. /

see that Colonel Thomas Whitehead,
our worthy Agricultural Commissioner is
introducing Habana seed 10 be expert
mented on as tobacco crop in Virginia.
as has been often done before without
any encouragement 20 continue it. Theory
and experience teach that these seed de-
generate into our special types OF tobacco.
and far worse for export or manufac-
turing There may be some soils adapted
to something OF a cigar leaf type some
where In Virginia, but II has not been yet
discovered. l have seen many experiment
tai tobaccos sold at this market at next TO
nothing.
There Is more in curing and handling
the tobacco after IL Is made than all else
almost. which has ever been the trouble
In further Southern States. even In Finr,-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21

1. Striped brocade matinee trimmed
with chiffon and jewelled passementerie.
2. Spring model for separate bodice
This elegant blouse waist may be made
up in silk or fine wool. 1t is tucked
across the tops Of the sleeves, the back.
and the fronts where they join the yoke.
These tucks may remain fiat or be
stiffened with cords, one of the fads OF
1897. The yoke may be silk, covered
with lace; the material OF the waist
itself braided or figured brocade. The
closing is on the left side, and is con-
cealed by ribbon bows and drapery.
The diagram pattern shows the extreme
of the cut Of this waist. There
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
Public and Private Libraries-Grcnt
britain and America.
CFor the Dispatch.)

G.. Hedeler. publisher OF he Export
Journal, bookseller, and agent for IL
braries. Leipzig. announces the follow
ing works of interest as we'll 20 indiv1u-
ais of bias and taste, as to libraries and
colleges: Life az Private Libraries,
United States and Canada; List or
Private Libraries. Great Britain"
The circular prospectus gives a speci-
men page of the first Of these works, In
which it is evident that the descriptive
features of the libraries are e3irly In
formatory. The lists" are printed In
parallel columns, I'm three languages
German, French. and English.
The value OF such a medium will be
fully estimated, at least by students; but
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
no walstband. but the top OF the skirt

is no walstband. but the top OF the skirt
worn with It is corded.
The vertical lines on the diagram pat
tern designate the thread OF the material
and how 20 place an ordinary waist pat
tern. which must be modified according
10 the illustration. The horizontal lines
show where to tuck body and sleeves
There are no tucks on the under arm
pieces which are cut exactly alike In
lining and material. There are no seams
in the centre OF the back. either I'm lining
or outside. The lining fronts close la
the centre. but the material extends on
the right side nearly across TO the left.
where the closing takes place. The front
of the yoke is cut whole In the goods
and closes on the left shoulder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
Public Librnrics.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The chartering OF a public library In
Lynchburg. with an influential directory
is an event Of enlightening progress IN
the State to give profound satisfaction.
The eastern and western cities have
their public libraries, and some OF the
former vie in extent and value with those
of European cities. Their usefulness 10
the accurate student and the author have
changed the worlds estimate OF me rno-
lcations Of the United States, so that
now, instead Of being subsidiary, they
lead IN thought and directive Influence.
Cannot Richmond. too. have another
public" library than the State Library?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21

the curious and others may also be m
terested. ga NJ
The Libraries include only those rum
berins 1909 voluntes or more. II may b
noted that two citizens OF. Richmond are
llsted--Messrs X. A. Brock and II. Il
Trnylor-but there are probably uIyny
others In the city and state.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
New YORK Crltlc.l


We quote here some OF the opinions
called forth by Mr.. Locke Richardson's
Interpretation On the Critic OF November
2sth) OF Falstafrs dying words:
The Hon. w. +. Gladstone: You have
obtained, In favor Of your suggestion.
Judgments which will we'll enable you to
dispense with mine. To me, however. IL
appears highly ingenious and fairly PRO-
bable. IL would be a powerful aid II you
could find held or fields in any version
of the Psalms with which Shakespeare is
likely to have been familiar. So far as 1
have looked. pastures is the fayorlts
WORD" fN,lf
Alexander Melville Bell: your new tn
terpretation is obviously right. 1t satIs-
fies both heart and mind"
Professor Barrett Wendell. OF Harvard:
Your suggestion has a rare beauty or
it's own. and f. wholly consonant with
the character OF Falstaff as Shakespeare
sets II FORTH
Hamilton w. Mabie: you have really
transformed the total impression OF q
character"
Charles Dudley Warner: II am delighted
with your study OF Falstaff. and feel sure
that your Interpretation win be giadiy
accepted"
George Riddle: you have given birth
to a very poetlcal. charming. and charac-
teristic thought, and your view IL sup
ported by internal evidence. which is the
best evidence"
Andrew Lang: your suggestion IS
pleasing and ingenious" ..
Professor Edward Dowden. OF Trinity
College, Dublin. thinks the change or
pastures" 70 fields would he quite in
Mistress QuIckly's manner but he is not
so sure OF Theobald's emendstion. DIR.
Furnivall is the only scholar who abso-
lutely scouts the new Interpretation. lie
thinks green fields" means grounds"
as in heraldry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
Mr.. Richardson adds thIs note:

Mr.. Richardson adds this note:
IL have used the King James Version
OF the XIII. Psalm. as being more IA
miliar 20 the general public than the one
used by Shakespeare, which reads thus:
The Lord is my Shepherd, therefore
can / lack nothing. He shall feed me- IN
a green pasture, and lead me forth be-
side the waters Of comfort. He shah
convert my soul. and bring me forth IN
the paths OF righteousness. Thou shalt
prepare a table before me-
From the great English Bible. set forth
and used I'm the time Of King Henry VII.
and Edward VI"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-16

fully acquainted with her bent. He1
friends knew that her years of reign.
ing bellehood had been from her point
of view most Improbable, and that
from them she had derived but mod.
crate pleasure.
Her beauty had won many admirers
and suitOrs quite as many, but so plain
ly did she show her preference for men
of years and wisdom that one by one
they left her side. Miss Phoebe did not
appear to even notice their 'desertion.
She was in the zenith of her beauty then,
tall, slender, supple, with delicate patri-
clan features, brilliant black eyes and
raven hair. Her compicxionwas olive,
with a rich shifting crimson in her
cheeks.
Then, as until extreme adversely over
took her, she was noted for the taste
full elegance of her dress. She lacked
something of the softness of manner of
most southern women. More in evil
dence was a certain self-assertiveness,
tempered by good breeding.
She secured entrance into the law de-
partment with some difficulty, was
graduated from it with honor, and then
began the career which, SO far as human
insight goes, is nearly at an end. She
made a few strong woman suffrage
speeches-one at q Presby terrain Sun
day school convention IN Jefferson City,
where she startled her staid audience by
asserting that "Paul's words TO women
to nothing for paul was sim
ply a eGusty old bachelor, with no au-
thOrity TO lay commands upon woman
kind" and another at the banquet of the
Mercantile Library association, where
she was toasted as "our own Phoebe
Cousins
Then she spread her ambitious wings
and flew sway to Washington.
There she was entertained by prom
inent families and lectured before vari-
ous audiences on the cause she had es-
poused. She became pnotege of
Susan b. Anthony, and the7little circle
Of agitators hoped much from this
promising addition to their number
She has not walked for a year. Time
and care have deeply scanned her face
and robbed her cheeks of their color. |
Her hands are gnarled and her limbs
lrawn almost out of human semblance. |
There are streaks of gray in her black |
lair. Her eyes retain little of their |
I'D fire. She is still close student of |
affairs as mirrored forth in newspapers.
The disease which letters her is ar
iculate rheumatism.