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The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19

The usual field work of the bureau has been
wholly discontinued, except for Deputy w. L..
Watts studies in the southern oil region, and
the deputies dismissed except Messrs. Preston
and Means, who are compi ing maps in the
office. This const tutes quit, revolution in
the methods and abors of the administration
of the mining bureau. The compilation of
this valuable work OF reference viii nearly
monopolize the activities OF this institution
for year or so.
Mr.. Cooper has just actively begun an effort
to secure the whole top floor of the new ferry
building for the Offices and workrooms of the
bureau and for its great museum. 1t is his
i'd, that the interesting collections belonging
to the bureau should be there at the gateway
of the city, wnere it would be visited by many
thousands II ore per year and have greater
effect es an advertisement of Caiifornias wo"-
derful mineral resources. This great hall will
be 600 feet long and 26 feet wide, and magIif-
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
DEATH OF HERMoN WARNER

Hermon Warner died at his home In
Racine, Wis, Saturday, October 16, of
disease incident to old age. He was born
in Newtown, Conn.,, December Is, 1913.
In 1885 he married Jane A. Ward of
Litchfield, Conn.,, and In 1887 moved to
Chicago, ILL.,, remaining there until 1894,
when he moved to Racine, Wis, and has
since made that place his home, where
he has ever been held In high esteem by
friends and neighbors. In his early
manhood he was man of marked abili-
ty and sterling worth, and was called
upon to fill offices of trust, which duty
he carried out with fidelity and honor.
About year ago his wife died and since
then he has gradually failed until st last
he has Joined her. The funeral took
place Monday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
from the house.
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LYONS PLAINS.

! CHURCH AND PERSONAL JoTTINGs.
The ladies of the parish have beer
cleaning and reno7ating the rectory
ready for their monthly sociable which
will take place about the 10Th.
Mrs A. T. Gould of New York is visit
ing at Louis Burr's and calling on friends
through the street.
Mr. and Mrs s. R. Hoyt have been
spending few days at the pleasant home
of F. E. Silliman, Bridgeport.
John Williams and family spent Sun
day with Hawley Williams in Norfeld.
Mrs John Williams and son have re-
turned to their home in Bridgeport after
a weeks visit among old friends. Mrs
Williams was formerly Miss Hattie
Wood, an old resident of this place.
The beautiful colored autumn leayesare
nearly gone and the ground is covered
with thick carpet, scar and brown, but
there is still one bright spot in the yard
of L. R. Hoyt, consisting of fine bed of
flowers in full bloom which have with
stood all the frosts without covering.
Mr. and MRS Livermore@who have
spent the summer with their granddaugh-
ter, Mrs Olivia Kellogg, have returned to
their home in Stamford.
Master Douglass Williams has been On
the sick list for a few days. DR. Gorham
attends him.
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BROOKFIELD.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
There viii be popular lecture given
at Congregational church, on Friday ev-
ening, November 3, at s o'clock by Rev
Martyr Summerbell, D. D., of Lewiston,
Me. His subject will be "Women's Wit
and WISDOM" DIR Summerbell is a bril-
liant lecturer and those who heard him
here two years ago need not be assured
of forceful and entertaining treatment
of the theme. This is the first of a Sc
ries of entertainments given by the ladies
in aid of the fund for chapel and to en-
courage large attendance, there will
be no admission fee to the lecture but
q silver collection will be taken. In case
the night should be very stormy the lec-
ture will be postponed.
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In an address at the laying Of the cor
ner stone Of the Rhinelander Memorial
church, the other day, Bishop Potter
spoke feelingly of his old scnoolfellow,
Henry George. He spoke of "Progress
and Poverty" as book that has infiu-
enced two continents more profoundly
perhaps, than any other written in this
generation. "While there are many
things he believed that do not believe"
said the bishop of New York, she be-
lieved in the Lord Jeeus Christ and was
true lover of mankind" In this con-
nection 1t is interesting to note the opin-
ion of Rev DR. Lyman Abbott,as brought
out in his address at the funeral OF Mr.
George. He said: ''What is it to follow
Christ? Is it not to show the spirit of
Christ himself. No one, think, was an
mated more clearly by his spirit. No
one more faithfully followed his state
mepts than he whose sudden death we
are CALLED here to mourn. Many men
try to follow him; more, think, than
in any previous age. Men often ask me
How do you account for the decay of
religion" reply that 1 do not think
there is any such decay. do not think
there has ever before been so much gen.
ulne religious feeling in the world as
now. Art, science, journalism, inven.
ton, education, philanthrophy-all show
the religious wants in this age. In com.
merce and in industry, the spirit OF
Christ has still to enter. 1t is because /
believe that Henry George was thus a
true follower of Christ that 1, who also
try to be follower of Christ, am glad to
be here to-day and say these few, sim.
pie words. Injustice he did not look up
on as mere theoretical wrong. He loved
his fellow men ana he identified himself
with them. DR. Abbott said Mr. Georges
mastery of the English language; his
ability to put things into the most forci-
BILE possible way, and his genius for
arousing enthusiasm would have placed
him in almost any position in public life
if he had been content to be merely a
politician. But he was not self.seek-
ing men. In fact, the speaker said, he
had never met man who gave so little
thought as to the effect upon himself and
his own fortunes, of his public utteran-
ces as Mr. George did. He was a man of
unflinching courage and he had an I'M
questioning faith that there is a good
God who did not design his children to
live in degradation and wretchedness.
To do something to lift Gods chosen to
a better plane had been the object of
Henry Georges life.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
COL L. F. COPELAND.

The Springfield (Mass.) Republican said
Of him: "Col Copeland's lecture was a
storm Of eloquence, wit, pathos and fer
vor. 1t will be long remembered by the
1000 people who heard It," The Cincin-
natl CO., Enquirer made the following
dattering paragraph after his appear
ance in that city: 1.-THE Grand opera
house was packed to the wall with ladies
and gentlemen yesterday, the occasion
being lecture by Col Copeland, under
the auspices of the Unity club, and for
two hours the speaker held the audience
in rapt attention. Col Copeland has a
remarkable flow OF language, and he
presented his points in forcible and ell
oquent manner. His lecture dubbed
over with wit and humor, and entertain
ing anecdotes, while at times his flights
of eloquence were sublime Col Cope.
land lectured in Bethel, last winter, and
they were more than pleased. 1t will be
) treat to hear him and it is hoped that
none who have an interest in an elevat.
ng course of entertainments for New
own, will fail to give their influence and |
upport to this winters course; for 1t is
doubtful II the Mems club will again |
AXE the risks necessary to support such
n effort, il the treasury has to be filled
rom their individual pockets TO make
p the deficit after it is all over. II you
ave neglected to get your ticket for the
ntire course. do it to-day and show your
,terest in helping an elevating influence
] the town, as well as source of per-
Dnal enjoyment.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

In the April number of the Forum, an
exceedingly able and timely article ap-
pears on ENGLAND and Famine in Iadia. -
Among other things he says: During
the last twelvemonth, famine has be-
sieged India. Many have died: many
more have suffered. Who was RESPONSE
BILE? The native press of India, the Rad
ical press of England, and many of the
American papers fix the responsibility
on the British Government. In this
country there seems indeed to be an
almost unanimous opinion that England
has been eulpable, that her negligence
caused the famine, and that her avarice
maintained it. Since my return from
Indis, In the spring Of this year, have
heard expressed hardly any other view
than this. 1t seems to be generally ac-
cepted, as a matter of course, that Eng
=. d whiTe spending millions ON the
Jubilee, beg judged aid to the sufferers In
India; giving 1t so sparingIy that, but
" the generous contributions Of Ameri-
%, Russia. Japan, and other foreign ma
ions, thousands more than actually died
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Banks and Levi Banks will be received
into membership on profession of faith.
Fairfield County Chat.
LONG HILL.
METHODIST CHURCH AFFAIRS.

METHODIST CHURCH AFFAIRS.
The ladies of the Methodist chu4 CT
are arranging for sociable, to be hello
at the home of Mr. and Mrs Granville
Dunning ION next Tuesday evening
November 8. The evening promises
more of social enjoyment than is usual
at these meetings, for a delegation of
Stepney young people are to be down
and will assist in the program, which
will consist of vocal and instrumental
music, recitations and other attractive
features. One of the ladies' usual ex-
cellens suppers will be served and only
the small charge of 10 cents will be
made. II it should prove stormy on
Tuesday evening, the gathering will
take place on Wednesday evening. 1t
is hoped that many will take advantage
Of this pleasant social gathering.
The communion service will form
part of the worship at the Methodist
church on Sunday. Rev Mr. Booth of
Bridgeport will continue to occupy the
pulpit for the present.
The Sunday evening praise service
was postponed and will occur at later
date.
Mrs Granville Dunning passed Sun
day in Bridgeport.
1t seems good to see things stirring at
the station. again. FL. M. Furman il
receiving and grinding grain daily, and
hopes TO build up good trade at the
mill. He has issued neat circular to
the farmers In this vicinity, stating |
what he viii try and lido for them. At
the other end of the mill, Phillips 6
have several jobs of wagon re-
pairing and some new work. This week
they secured the contract to build a
strong, covered grocery wagon for a
Bridgeport firm. Mr. Phillips is an ex-
eerienced horse shosr and has already
put new steel on several horses.
Mrs Bsssett and Mrs Frey have moved
o Providence, r. I. Mrs Bassett has
occurred situation as nurse in hos
,ital there.
Miss Eima Bolles. daughter of Henry !:
solles OF Huntington, is staying at F. S. ].
'helton's for the present.
Miss Edna French was home at the /
Depot over Sunday. Il
Granville Dunning started out with G
u young dog after foxes on Friday of
sst week. He secured fine specimen
efore he returned home, the first rev
ard bagged this season as far as heard e
rom. Fl
Merchant ". N Hurd is alive to the
mes and Is giving his customers, whoI
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

desire them, trading cupons. This does
not in any way affect the price of goods,
for he is still keeping to the same low
cash prices, but gives them an oppor-
tunity to secure pretty present.
Miss Clara L. Northrop of Bridge
port. passed Sunday as the guest of MI
and Mrs w. N. Hurd.
Halloween was too much for the boys
and as usual front gates and loose arti-
Giles took walk and landed in conspic-
uous and ridiculous places. Perhaps
it's funny.
Charles Peet passed Monday with
Bridgeport friends.
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districts, the contract for ..mending the
roads was awarded to Coley Fields, for
S640; the three remaining districts were
not disposed of.
Mrs John Fitch of Weston Is spending
a few days with Miss Hattie Perry.
Daniel Perry is doing carpenter work
for Hugh McCollum.
An auction sale of the household goods
and farming tools will take place at the
late residence of Levi Reynolds on Sport
Hill, Thursday, November IL, at 10 am.
If stormy the sale will take place on FRI
day.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
EASTON.
TOWN AND Personal NOTES.


Mr. and Mrs ]. L. Perry celebrate the
25th anniversary of their marriage,
Thursday evening, November 4.
Patrick Mcoollnm returned Saturday,
from four weeks visit with friends in
Canada, and expects to assist his BROTH
er, Hugh, in building q new barn for
Henry Wakemau; also new house for
Miles Gordon, as soon IS possible.
Mr. and Mrs Walter Wiley of Atlanta,
Ga, with Mrs George Brown and daugh-
ter Of Bridgeport, we're entertained, last
Wednesday at J. Z. Perry's.
In six whole districts and two half
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

callers and display millinery goods. For
the present she can be found there each
week on the above named dates. Miss
Gilbert has had much experience in the
millinery business and no doubt New
town ladies will be glad to learn that the
latest styles In hats can now be secured
right at home at reasonable prices.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
Local Affairs.
The Lecture by Col Copeland.
OPENING EVENT IN THE ENTERTAINMENT
COURSE UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE
MEMS CLUB.

Col L. F. Copeland, who opens the lee
ture course here in Newtown on Friday
evening, November u, is one of the
foremost platform orators of the day.
The course tickets, for the four enter
tainments, all of which are flrst-class,
have been on sale during the week and
to-day (Friday), at O'Clock, the re-
served seats for the lecture by Col L. f.
Copeland will be put on sale. 1t is bet
ter to sing praises after the entertain
ment is gone, but it is only Justice to
quote a few clippings from what the
newspapers have said after Col Cope
land has lectured in other places, that
the public may know what to expect.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

Daniel Houlihan Of Newtown, report
ed to the police Saturday night, that a
man relieved him Of his watch while
standing near the White street railway
station. Captain Ginty said this morn
ing, that he had learned that Houlihan
gave his watch TO friend to pawn tor
him. The friend retained the watch and
expects to return It TO Houlihan to-day.
Il Mondays Danbury News.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
The Editors Familiar Chat.

Dairy Commissioner Noble of Connec-
ticut, estimates the number of COWS liz
this state to be 100, 900, with valuation
of at least $1,000, 900. The average yield
of milk per cow increased from 277 gal
Ions in 1860 to 425 gallons in 1890, and is
doubtless still larger at present. There
are 60 creameries in the state, but by far
the largest part of the total butter pro-
duct still comes from the farm diaries.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

Miss TEL. g. Gilbert, the New Milford
milliner, has decided to spend two days
Of each week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
In Newtown, and secured room IN the
Methodist patronage, now occupied By
George H. Repka, IN which to reeelvel
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
The Wholesale Quotations
[Br BUCK & DARLING, BRrDeEpoRr.l

Il
Eutter, choice creamery prints, a5c,
choice creamery tubs, p to 23c, choice
dairy. Is to zoe, fair to good. II to lsc,
common butter, 8 to Zoe; fsctory cheese,
s to Zoe; fresh nearby eggs, % 60 27c:
chickens, alive, 10 to IL; fowls, alive, 10
TO lie; potatoes, 20 to soc; yellow on
ions, 40 to soc; white onions, rs to 81;
cabbage, per hundred, 81 to 81; red cab
bage, per hundred, 81 to S.; cauliHower.
Dbl. 81 20 81 so; beets, Dbl. 81 to sl.5os
carrots, Dbl, 81 to 81 so; turnips, bush,
30 TO 4oc; celery, doz. zoe TO Glass
choice Baldwin apples, Dbl, 81 to s2.50;
fair Baldwin apples, Dbl, zoe to $50;
choice GreeniDg apples, Dbl, e. TO s2.50;
common apples. Dbl, Zoe to 81 IS; cram
ferries, Dbl, 50 TO Sc.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

I. w. England, business manager Of
the Bridgeport Commercial and Select
school, called at THE BEE office, last
week, on bicycle trip from Bridgeport
to New Milford.
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would have fallen prey to starvation
That many suffered and died, Lhave al
ready stated. But, so far as have OBJ
served, very few Americans are acquaint-
ed with the actual state of the affairs. In
the first place, there was no universal
famine in India. There were high prices,
and there was lack of food among the
people of certain districts; but India, as
whole, had food enough. No aid was
asked of England. On the contrary, the
Viceroy, the sole official means of COM
munication between India and the Home
Office, telegraphed persistently that
India needed no help. News of the
famine had already reached England, her
purse was already opened, contributions
were coming in rapidly, her hand was
extended generously. Then came the
first cold message from the Viceroy, fol-
lowed by others as chilling. These
messages said in effect to England: you
are really very kind, not to say cfficious.
When we want help, will ask for It,.
At present, we need no assistance -
Preceding years of scarcity have made
the people of India desperately poor. and
no Government on earth could prevent
distress. The British Government has
done all that any government could do
and to revile England or hold her up as a
monster because of the effects of the
famine in India is an injustice. Such a
misrepresentation of the facts is due
either to simple ignorance or to lack OF
honesty.
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SOMETHING YoU SHOULD DO.

''If the sudden changes In the weather
nave not already suggested the advisa-
bility Of providing warmer underwear,
warmer suits and warmer clothing of all
kinds, our prices, this week, >" say Davis
& Savard Of Bridgeport, Conn.,, "should
put you in the nosion.''
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held in the Town hall on Tuesday after
noon and evening, November l6. Many
of the plants will be for sale. The
ladies will have g table of useful and
fancy articles for sale, also ice cream
and cake. There will be a slight sdmis-
sion fee of 10 cents.
Miss Matte Griffin is spending some
time with relatives In New York.
Mrs Charles Stuart is not in her usual
health, but it is hoped her Illness may be
only temporary.
Miss Carrie Peck is visiting friends in
Brooklyn.
The storm of Tuesday gave tobacco
growers an opportunity to begin strip.
ping their crop. Ii gave them an oppor-
tunity to clear stables aud get some
much desired room. The crop seems to
be of good color, perhaps light enough
this year to suit the buyers. The leaf,
is thin as well as light. Where
the growth was good, the quality seems
fairly satisfactory. There is no pole
sweat or stem rot.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

Miss Mary Taylor Of Bridgeport, has
been placed by the Bridgeport CONNER
cial and Select school, with Wheeler g
Cook of Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

G. K. Brakeman has bought his share
Of the cider apples about town, this fall,
and has added set Of Fairbanks stan
dard scales to the list of his useful things
about the mill.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

David Glover hied himself away to
Boston, Mass, last Friday. taking adj
vantage Of the excursion rates 10 that
great and interesting town.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

Mrs Allison P. Smith and daughter,
Miss Hazel, are visiting Mrs Smiths par
ents, Mr. and Mrs F. S. Hazen, at SPRING
field, Mass.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

Thomas o. Murphy drew a bead on a
hen hawk, the other day. It measured
three feet, eight inches from tip to tip of
wings,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

Jerome Judson Of Bridgeport, passed
Sunday with his mother, Mrs Julia Jud-
SON..
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
RUBBERS

We have $50 Styles kinds and widths of boots
and arccs We buy direct from the manufacturers and han
die only reliable makes-goods that we know are fresh
and will give satisfaction and our prices are as
low the lowest
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
wHoopNa oouaH AN EpIDEar1o.

Whooping cough is now an epidemic
in the Center school. Parents are try
ing to keep their children out Of it as
much as possible. But as those who
have it have the whole range of the
town, except the Sunday schools, 1t
seems hopeless undertaking.
ExHIBrr AT THE TOWN
HALL.
The chrysanthemum exhibition win be
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

AT the Congregational church, next
Sunday, Miss Mary Bacon, Miss jennie
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

II. A. Isbell of Half Way River dis
trict shot fox, the other day.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

Elastic Bandsges,
Fruit Jar Rings,
SyTiuges.
Diapers,
Nursing Bottles,
Chair Tips,
Balls,
Tobacco Pouches,
Stair Treads,
SoliDg,
Tooth Brushes,
Finger Cots,
Air Cushions,
Air Pillows,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
WE HAVE IN GOOD VARIETY AT LOWEST
PRICES:

Elastic Stockings,
Elastic Bands,
Bed Sheets,
Bibs,
Nipples,
Plant SDrinklers,
Crut h Tips,
Toys,
Tee hing Rings,
Patching,
Toilet brushes,
GasBets,
Complexio
Brushes,
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honesty.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-07-02
FROM HARMON GREEK.

Regular GORE pondonce.l
I. NJ Garner, of Sulphur Creek,
was here Sunday.
Rev. r. p Witt preached a good
sermon here Sunday.
w. H. Hamer and family visited
at Way last Sunday,
Lafayette Phifer returned home
yesterday from Paducah.
A. j. Melton contemplates locat-
ing on Big Sandy River shortly.
Harris Phifer, of Bosedale, Ark,
is here on q visit to his sister, Mrs.
ID. P. Melton.
The wheat crop has been harvest
ed, and it is better than ever known
before. All other crops are looking
fine.
Sunday is the glorious Fourth.
A great many OF our people think
Of spending the day at the Sulphur
Springs, while others viii go to the
Sulphur Wells.
Your correspondent attended the
children's day exercises at Wesley
Chapel Sunday. There was q large
crowd present, and the occasion
was enjoyed by everybody.
HARMON CREEK, Juno 20.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-07-02
AN EXPLANATION.

There appeared in THE CHRONICLE Of
last week an item touching an intended
ice cream supper to be held in the court
yard Friday night. 1t was desired by
myself and others that the affair should
be in the nature of a public reception to
the teachers assembled here, and I was
delegated to attend to the arrangements
and so notified the managing editor Of
The CHRONICLE That the supper would
be had. Thursday afternoon I was I'M
expectedly called away, and there the
contemplated reception seems to have
had an inglorious finale. Thisjs written
in explanation of the apparently prema-
ture announcement in THE CHRONICLE.
The editor is in no wise at fault.
Guy HALL.
Camden, June 80, 1897.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-07-02
MISCELLANEOUS AovERrls mo.

Advertisements Inserted under fhIB head
at cents urT lne each Insertion.