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and for few days impaired his beauty
| of countenance. He has now ceased to
use the bandage on his face to exclude
the air and his manly features are again
assuming their natural form.
Mrs Boynton of Bridgeport, is passing
few days here at B. Griswold's.
Mrs Thomas Martin visited her daueh
ter at Naugatuck, three days of last
week.
Julius A. Glover returned home again
on Wednesday of last week, accompan-
led by Master Raymond Bearsdsley, who
had most pleasantly passed a week at
W. G. Granniss' in Litchfleld.
Mr. and Mrs John Ericsson visited
friends in Danbury. over last Sunday.
Mrs E. e. Beardsley and Frank s
B own brought home on Monday even
ing Ct last week, two of the prizes
awarded at the progressive euchre party
given under the auspices of the Village
Improvement society, at the residence Of
G. A. Tomlinson in Marketable.
A hot air furnace arrived here, last
week, to be placed in the new Pavilion
hall.
Frank Humphrey and wife of Litch-
field, passed two days of last week here,
at Dea George Humphreys.
A small dancing party was enjoyed at
E. E. Meeker's, on Thursday evening of
last week.
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WESTON.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Miss Ida Coley has returned home
from two weeks visit in Huntington
and Monroe.
Charles Nurthrop of Pound Ridge has
spent few days with Morris Andrews.
Joseph Sullivan of wallingford has
spent several days with Theodore Hamil-
ton.
Wallace Brown has purchased new
carriage.
Mrs w. B. johnson entertained Nor
walk friends on Sunday.
Miss Lillian Adams has visited friends
in Greenfield.
Mrs John Fitch is spending this week
with her aunt, Mrs John Perrys. in
Easton.
| Mrs D. B. Morehouse has entertained
her son, Frederick Morehouse of Bridge
port, and her brother, David Godfrey of
Naugatuck.
James Coley visited in Monroe over
Sunday.
Mrs Arthur Bradley is in Wilton with
her daughter, Mrs Coley, who has been
very i'll with quinsy.
Mrs R. K. Fitch is the guest of her
sister in New York.
Miss Minnie Williams has returned
from two weeks visit on Lyons Plain.
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NEW PRESTON.
MISS ANDERsoN-MR GUNNERsoN.

MISS ANDERsON-MR GUNNERsON.
On Wednesday of last week, one of
the most beautiful days of autumn en-
joyed here, Miss Jennie Anderson, eldest
daughter Of John Anderson, was Joined
in marriage at her home on New Pres
ton Hill, to Carl Gunnerson of Washing
ton Depot. The house was we'll filled
with invited guests. The ceremony was
performed by Rev Mr. Fair of Stamford,
former pastor of Mr. Anderson at Wash
| ington Depot. The wedding presents
were numerous, many of them being Of
that nature which will be most useful to
the newly welded couple in housekeep-
ing, which they intend to engage upon
Immediately after their return from
their wedding tour in a house already
furnished and made ready for them at
Washington Depot. No bride has been
married here under fairer skies or more
favorable auspices for future happiness,
than Miss Anderson, and she has our
best wishes for that future. She is very
much respected here with all the rest OF
her fathers family, and will be the same
wherever her home is located, for she
truly possesses those excellent traits
which 60 to make up fine personal
character and which will be most favor.
ably known wherever she is known.
Robert Kirk at Arrow Point has, this
week, taken the last installment Of Mrs.
S. G. Goodhue'g horses from here tt
Staten Island, for the winter, prepare
tory to the soon removal Of Mrs Goodhus
and servants from here to her winter
home on Madison avenue, New York.
, Henry W. Beeman and Luther A. Tyr
rell are applying to Maj Walter Burn
hams new residence in this village, al
J additional coat OF paint to that applied
when the house was flushed two year
ago.
Charles Douglass Of New Haven pass
! ed last week, with his parents here, en-
! gagged during the days In bird and SPUR
rel hunting.
Ezra Douglas suffered, last week, witt
. boil on his upper lip. which necessiIat
] ed much attention on the part Of Ezra
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If there is such a thing as RED HOT Bar
gains, here are some: Linen Handker-
chiefs that surpass every Offering in Hand
kerchiefs ever given in this city. WE
MEAN just what we say You count them
examine the cloth, and ii they're not worth
25 per cent. more than what you ever
bought, your money back.
LADIES' WHITE, All linen Hemstitched
Handkerceiefs, 8 widths hem, at Sc Each
This price is at least halt what others ask.
LADIES' WHITE ALI Linen Hemstitched
Bandkerchiets. width mem, count 1850
linen, half what others ask, our pr .ce
12 1-2c EACH
LADIES' WHITE All Linen Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs, width hem, count 20C0 lin
en-, our price, tic EACH
MEMS WHITE All Linen real hemstitched, 3
width hem. count 1400, linen, our prlce
u l2o EACH
MEMS WHITE All Linen real hemstitched
Handkerchiets, 4 width hem, count 1900
linen, our price 17c EACH
Return Railroad Tickets given purchasers
OF $1,000 worth of goods.
aS-Depot cars pass the store every five min
utes without change.
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ROXBURY.

Miss May G. Smith of Ashley Falls,
Mass, spent few days with Mrs J. Fl.
PARCELS.
Miss Jane May Myers of New Haven,
who has been spending two weeks with
Mrs j. H. PARCELS, returned home, Sat
urday, to resume her old place at
Hasselbach's.
Mrs Bray, who has spent the summer
visiting friends In England, returned
home last Friday.
Ernest and Adelbert ,Tyrrell cam'
from Waterbury on their wheels, las
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BRIDGEWATER.


PERSONAL JOTTINGs.
George Orr of Bridgeport was guest
of his brother, James Orr, on Sunday.
The family who have been living in the
tenant house belonging to M. B. Mallett
have moved into the tenant house be-
longing to Ruben Warner.
Ezra Young has purchased the house
formerly owned by Hiram Pitcher down
at the lower end of Christian street and
have moved their household goods.
Mrs Sarah Babbitt, former resident
of this town, is visiting friends in this
village and vicinity.
W. B. Lyon of StepneY with his
brother, Frank, wheeled up on Sunday to
visit their aunt, Miss S. E. Lyon.
Mrs Charles Bayette is visiting friends
in and around Boston, taking advantage
of the excursion rates.
on his cottage, putting in new door and
making everything snug for winter.
Mr. and Mrs Edwin Evitts visited in
Bantam, last week.
Merchant G. N. Hatch returned, last
week, from a trip to Denver, Col. He
visited the famous mining camp of Grip
pie Creek and other famous places in the
state.
Mrs Frederick Pitcher of Long Island
City has been visiting at Hiram Pitchers.
Hiram Pitcher is having a barn built,
16x14 William c. Brigham of Lorg
Island City is doing the work.
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The Travellers Guide.
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN ANDEHARTFoRJ
RAILROAD.


NEW HAVEN-North. 9.S5 a. M, 4.0S p. M
South,lObS a. M, $50 p. m.
SHELTON-North, 1908 q. M, 4.24 p. m. South,
EVENsONINorth. lOlS a. IA, 4so p. m.
n S%nt6. loJ Nn a M t 7;IS pm .n ~
VOTSF0RD-North,7 1885, fO.3l a. M, 1875, AT,
OBJ p: IN. Sunday, I 80 a. IN. South. 1905
'EWTOwN-North, 7.44, 1899 a. m, 1920, 4.b5
SS p a,7 sun9ay 80 az ,6 M South
HAWLEYYfI kE-North. 752. 1o4s a. m,
South, 6.5i, s89, CAS- II 1e a. M. 419 500. $50
skoooKFIELDD' tJ IN sos, 11.O7
a. l.lO, 6.2S, 5,2s, 7.22 p. m. Sunday, sos
a. IN. South, 6.42, $50, 94o lilo a. M, $50,
400 6.3t p. IN. Sunday Dab p. m.
Observation-Disclosures sos, 11.l3 q. M, l.20,
5-5S, 1877 p. M. Sunday. sos. South, s:87,s.9e,
il,00 o. an, m 81. 622 p m. sunday, 6;H p; M
40, 6.12 p. m. Sunday, north. 1918 a. m
NEW IV '3iIL9Fi70CRDENortn, 1922, 1925 a. m. 2o5
b3s 54s, 7.4O p. m. Sundays 22 a. IN. South.
t25, $685. 9.23, 1913 a. m, BAT. 44S, sos, 60
u. m. Sunday, $40.
ERWINsVILLE-North, 1856, 13s a. M, 2s5,
APO, BAG p. IN. Sunday, 457 p. m.
KENr-NOrth, $40, ii .49 a. m, 1913, $40 p. m.
sunday, $40 a. m. South, 1923 q. m S.23, 4.04,
5-35 p. IN. Sundays 81 p. IN
CORNWALL BRIDGE-Sorth, 900 =: M. 1902 r.
q; m, 3Ll, $Al, 623 p m; sunday'4.4 p; m;
4.4O, 6.45 p. m. Sunday ,9.14 a. m. South, 1908
&. M, 3.O3. 3.A, 5.15 D. m. Sunday,4.Ol p. m.
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SHEPAUG RAILROAD.
June ID, 1897

June ID, 1897.
BETHEL-Leave 10.45 q. NJ, $40 D. IA
Sunday 1885 a.. m. Arrive 9.52 q. m, ace
p. M. Sunday $40 p. m.
HAW LEYVlLLE-North, IL 90 q. m, 5.27 p. m.
Sunday, 500 a. m. Leave for Bethel 9-37 q.
M, 4:07 p. m. Sunday, $50 p. m.
SHEPAUG-North, tl112 a. m, 1859 p. IN.
Sunday, 1913 am. South. 1928 ami $.63 D.
m. Sunday, $3.50 p.
ROXBURY FALLS-North, 20 a. M, t5.47
pm. Sunday. ts.22 am. South, t9.15 am, t3 As
p. m. Sunday, 1925 p. m.
ROXBURY-North, II d a. M, 5.55 D. m. Sun
day, S.35 a. m. South, 9.O8 a. M, 3.36 .. m.
Sunday, 5.l6 p N.
JUDD's BRIDGE-North, t1l.S4 q. M, 1901 D.
1880 p. m. Sunday. 1908 p. m.
WASHINGTON-North.1 IL As a. M, 6.12 D. m.
Sunday, 9.02 q. M. South, s.4s a. m, SIS p.
m. Sunday, 4.51 p m.
NEW PRESTON-North, II. 40 a. M, 6.I8 o. ma.
Sunday. e.0s 2. m. South. s.A a. M, STA pm.
Sunday, 4.38 p. m.
ROMFORD-North, n49 q. M, 1875 p m. Sun.
day, 9I9 q: m. South. 1886 q. M. 1905 p. m.
Sunday, 4.26 p. m.
day., 9.27 a. m. South, 1880 q. M, 1900 p. m.
Sunday, 418 p. N.
BANTAM-North, 12.12,p.m. $50 p. m. Sunday,
$40 a. m South, s.22 a. M. 2.62 p. m. Sum
LAKE-North, t12;l5 p .m.. te.42 p. M Sunday,
t949 a. m. South, 1870 a. M, f2.50 p m. Sun.
day, 1856 p. m.
LLTCHFIELD-Arrive 1920 p. M. SAT p M.
Sunday $50 a. m. South, 8.15 q. M, 2.46 D
m. Sunday, $50 p. NJ.
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modern improvements. They took pos
session Monday, the 1st.
Mrs S. Wiener and mother-in-law have
visited at Mrs E. Halls of Fairfield
Woods.
Mrs Bertha Walters of Fairfield Woods
has visited Mrs E B. Sherwood.
L. A. Jennings has recently added
several new COWS to his dairy.
Mr. and Mrs E. Sherwood have visited
at Mrs Frances Beardsley's in Easton.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-05
FAIRFIELD.

HoYDEN's HILL AND VICINITY.
Mrs e. Jennings is stopping coup 9
OF weeks with relatives in Bridgeport.
Scholars and teachers are quite enthu-
sIastic over their new building, near
Wilson's mills, and surroundings, with
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-05
NEW MILFORD.
THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.

THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
A much needed rain has been one Of
the events of the past two days and
nights In this vicinity.
The Canadian glee club which gave an
entertainment at the Town hall, Friday
evening of last week, had fair attend
ance, but were quite disappointing with
their entertainment, as the general ver-
dict rendered was that they did not com
pare favorably with the one they gave
when last here. Their excuse was that
they were handicapped by some Of the
singers having severe colds. Some OF
their selections were fair, but ON the
whole rather of disappointment, and
the net profit to the Z. M. G. A. was not
large.
DR. George E. Staub Is receiving con.
CALCULATIONS from his friends over the
event of . fine boy baby, No 2, whose
birthday Ia November 2, 1897.
George w. Anthony assumed bis duties
as postmaster OF New Milford, Monday
November l. Wesley M. Anthony takes
1.-THE place OF bis father In the steam
laundry and William Piper takes tbs
delivery wagon and assists In othel
branches of the laundry business.
George W. Anthony, tax collector fol
the 1896 tax list, gives notice to those
who have not yet paid their taxes D.
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8OTsFORD-North, 7.36, 1881 O.. m 1905, 4.57,
6:57 p. m. Sunday, 7.36 q. m. South, 7.07,
$50, ll.S6 am, ABA, 6-67 pm. Sunday, 6.26
sTEPNEY-North,7 .2s, 1918 am. 1z.A5 M, 4.4s,
6;4s p. m. Sunday, 7.2s a. IA South, 7.l6. 9.O3,
LONG HILL-North, Ia, lO.ll, II.s3 a. m, l.42,
642 p. m. Sunday, 7.22 p. m. South, 7.24,
9.O9, u.49 a. M. 4-53, 7I2 p. m. Sunday 6.4S
p. m.
TRUMBULL-North, 7.l6, 1905, 11.23 q. M,
486, 635 p. m. Sunday, TAT O.. m. South
I29: 9.14 l1.54, q. m, 4.59, TAI p. M. Sunday
1850 pm.
RRIDGEPORT-North,7 .O5. s.65, III .Oe q. M, Is,
$50 p. m. Sunday, 705 a. m. Arrive, TAO,
925 q. M, 1905, $40, 7.2S p. m. Sunday TOT
p.
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DANBURY DIVISION.

DANBURY-North, $50, 7.45, $50, 9.l5, 1888, a.
m ,3.43 $50, 8,5.55,6 $50 p. m.south, 800, $780,
s.4S II. M, III 40 7.35 p. m.sunday sos
m, d, 10 p.m
BETHEL-NOrth, 7.35, 1O.A q. IA,
2.84, sos, 5.49, 6-S9 p. IN. Sunday, 1909 a. N:
422, 6.53, p. IN. Sunday, s.12 a. M, SIT pm
REDDING-North, 7.2l, 1901 a. M, 2.2S, 6.SS
p. m. Sunday, 1903 a. m, sos p. m: south.
6l2 a. m, ll.54 b.25, p. m. Sunday, s.1s
sANFoRD-North, 7.16 a. M. 2.24. e.2s p. m
Sunday, 9.59 a. M, 8.04 p. m. South, SIG q
Observation-Disclosures 7.O6, 944 o. M, Eli,
5.35 6.25 p. IN. Sunday, 9.53 a. m-.75S p. m.
SOUTH 81, $50. 1OL1 a. M, 1905, 437. lt6p. NJ.
Sunday, 5.2S q. M, 6-33 p. m.
GEORG ETOwN-North 706 a. M, ais, 30 p.
m. Sunday, 9.49 a. M, I "a p. m. South, 26
p. m. 1909, $50 p. m. Sunday, s31 q. m.' 6.so
pm.
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Glad Ttdings

The specific for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint
Rheumatism, Cosltfveness. General Debility,
ETC., Is Bacon's Celery King tor the Nerves.
This herbal tonic stimulates the Liver and re-
ergies. Samples tree. Large packages soc.
and ass. Sold only by H. s. ComstocE, War
rem; d. Burnham, New Preston; Woodbury.
Drug Co., woodbury.; Hotchkissville Cash
Store; e. f. Hawley, Newtown; B. Hawley q
Co, Stepney; Marshall Beach, Monroe, j. NJ.
Sullivan, Redding Ridge; A. b. Blaseman,
Botstord; Il. /. Sanford, Oxford; Il. j. Potter,
South Britain' dIa
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New Ravens Popular Store.
Always the lowest prices"
EVEN
MCINTYRE
& co.
Cloak Room.

Look at our prices for quality at our as
sentiments for your choice, W ether 1t Is a
Coat, Skirt, Waist or Mac intosh. There's
no hit Or miss work here, no trash, rel1-
able attractions to look upon. Are pretty
convincing Hreasons WHY new customers
and our steadtast friends are enthusiastic
about our handsome line ofJ ackets Capes,
Skirts and Waists. New styles arriving
every day.
ANOTHER BA RGAIN.
Heavy Astrakan Jackets, satin lined, bias
broadcloth, strapped seams and pockets,a
very pretty Walking Coat, worth $l2. o.;
also Cheviot Coats in black or blue braid,
trimmed f. onts, properly lined. good val
ne at 81 IS Also Plush Capes, jet trim
med, fine Kersey Caps, Empire back.
heavily braided and stylish hang; regular
price $12. ANY at $3.50
ANOTHER CHOICE LOT
Fine Kersey Jackets OF very latest cut,
Taffeta or satin lined, strapped seams and
pockets, highly fitting, slashed or plain
coat collars In Tans, Green, BLACK, Roy i;
also PERSIAN CURL COATS, very silKy,
plain or strapped seams, satin lined, mill
tary loops, worth SIS to $22, $14 rs
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-05
NALLEY*NEELY4apa'
THE NEW ENGLAND r. b

HAwLEYvILLE-East : % Lac, am, 7.l2 p. m
West S.64 q. m, 243, 6.32 y. m.
7-S4 IN n IT pm. West fs.47
a. m, 1855, 1882. m.
SANDY HOOK-East TAO, 1156, am. 1928 p M
West SAB a. m, $50, 6.2l, p. m.
sOUTHBURY-East7. 5O, 12.4, 7'33 p. m. W est
S-36 a. m; 2.21, 6.J2 p. m.
Trains stop when signRled onlV
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medicine trial. I took two bottles
and was cured. can checrfully state,
If more ladies would only give your
medicine fair trial they would bless
the day theysaw the advertisement, ana
there would be happier homes. mean
to do ali T can for you in the future.
I have You alone to thank for my re-
covery. for which am very grateful.
.--Mxss MARY q. SAnT, Jobstown, y. =.
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NERVOUS PROSTRATION.
A. New Jersey Woman Expresses
Her Gratitude to Mrs. Pink
ham for Relief.

"Wi11 you kindly allow me-" writes
Miss Mary E. Saidt to Mrs. Pinkham,
!" the pleasure of expressing my graft
tude for the wonderful relief have
experienced by taking your Compound?
I suffered for long time with nervous
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Separate Dress Skirts

Proper hang. proper materials, proper
width and properly tailored. at 81 80
All Wool Diagonals in Black and Navy,
Plain Black Mohatrs, Figured Brillian-
tines, worth 90, at 2.9S
All Wool Mixtures, 10 patterns, fine
Black or Navy Serges, worth So, at $3.9s
Fancy Novelty Mixtures, Is patterns,
Fine black or navy Storm Serges, Plaid or
Boucle effects, worth SO.
CHILDREN'S Refers, 81 As to SIS
LADIES' Silk Waists. $2.98 to $3.50
LADIES' Flannel Waists, ACC to 81 80
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Furniture, CARPETS,
Baby Carriages,
HEATING STOVES AND
RANGES.

We carry the largest stock OF furniture an d
carpets in the city. Large show rooms, large
assortment of goods and courteous attention
to customers have gained tor us a strong hold
in the furniture and carpet business of the
city.
We are making special sale of lace curtains
for the next 10 days AS an extra inducement
we will give free with each pair of lace cur
tains fine pole and set OF trimmings for same.
We call the attention of the public to our
shade department which is fully equipped
with goods to fill any sized order. Ready
made shades all prices. Contracts tsken for
shades to order at lowest prices. Work done
by first class and skilled workmen.
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Sunday, to make their father a short
visit.
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Handkerchief

LADIES' Silk Waists.
LADIES Flannel Waists,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-10-08
A WARNING NOTE.
1t Won't Take the Reader
Long TO Peruse This, and Ii
May Prevent a Heap OF
Trouble.

One evening in December, 1896, a respected
resident of Sutton in the county of Gale
donia, VT. was reading Montpelier paper.
There was nothing strange or peculiar about
this, for the lady was accustomed every
evening to post herself on the current topics
of the day, but on this particular occasion
her eye struck paragraph which arrested
her attention and led to a train of circum-
stances which it is the special object Of this
item to prevent occurring in this neighbour
hood or wherever this paper circulates.
Mrs. C.. F. Brockway for that is the name
OF the lady referred to, completes the facts
mentioned in the above introduction as fol-
lows: II read the article a second time and
came to this conclusion if Doans Kidney
Pills cure kidney complaint and the distress
ing complications arising from inactivity or
irritation of those organs, why won't they
cure me? l made inquiry next day at the
nearest druggist, and as he did not have
them wrote to Montpelier for them. They
were just what I needed. l was getting
along famously when la grippe" Frustrated
me. When the attack abated somewhat,
severe kidney trouble set in, and had to
do something at once. My husband searched
Sutton for Doan's Kidney Pills and drove TO
Lyndon for them, but was unsuccessful in
procuring them there. What l endured
before second supply reached me is hard
to describe. l can only add to my high
opinion of Doan's Kidney Pills that am
confident had known Of them when l first
found out l had kidney trouble l would
never have been as bad as l was. found
Doan's Kidney Pills Of great benefit and if
my experience will be the means of allevi-
ating such sufferers you have my permission
to publish it."
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, Sole
Agents for the United States. Price, so
cents per box, by mail, on receipt of price.
For sale by all dealers.
Remember the name, "Doan' and take
no substitute.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-10-08
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used by millions of mothers for their
children while teething. If disturbed at
night and broken of your rest by sick
child suffering and crying with pain OF
cutting teeth, send at once and get a
bottle OF Mrs. Wiuslow's Soothing
Syrup" for Children Teething. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferers Immediate
ly. Depend upon it, mothers, there is
no mistake about it. 1t cures diarrhea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, soitens the gums, reduces
Inflammation, and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. Mrs. Winslow' S
Soothing Syrup" for children teething is
pleasant to the taste, and is the prescrip.
ton of one of the Oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United
States. Price twenty-five cents bottle.
Sold by all druggists throughout the
world. BE sure and ask Tor Mrs. Wins
low Soothing Syrup"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-10-08
The Biggest Congressman.

Mr.. Sulloway OF New Hampshire is the
giant of congress in physical stature. He
is almost feet tall. and since the retire
ment OF General Newton NJ. Curtis of
New York has no rival to the claim of
being the biggest man in congress.
Attention is attracted to him not only
on account of his unusual height, but by
the manner of his dress and his mode of
wearing his hair and beard He always
wears long-skirted, dark blue coat with
velvet collar, a low cut vest, exposing
a wide expanse of shirt front, and he has
not yet taken the fashion of wearing
shoes, but finds comfort in old-fashioned,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-10-08
The FaIlacy of ChiIdren's Books.


The notion OF the writer's is that
the books must be written down to
the level of the infant mind. They
have succeeded. They have got be-
low the level of any kind Of mind.
They are as mediocre and almost as
common place as halt the novels that
are bought and read by adults. Is
domestic twaddle, because it is
printed, of service to any mind,
young or old?
The ponderous DR.. Johnson lived
when the attempt to dilute the minds
OF children was just beginning to be
made, and he characterized it with
his usual directness and good sense.
In that inexhaustible and wholly
charming store-house of anecdote
and entertainment, Johnsonian Mis-
cellanies, edited by Birkbeck Hill,
there is a record Of Johnson's disap-
proval of putting Newbery's books
into the hands of children as too
trfng to engage their attention.
Babies" he said, "do not want to
hear about babies; they like to be
told of giants and castles, and of
somethingsthat can stretch and slim
ulate their little minds" They like
genuine stories, and genuine story
has always a strong favor of human
nature or some supernatural lift in it.
1t is quite true that the young mind
wants the stories put into simple
language, without superfluous -four
ishes-just as the signs used by deaf
mutes discard everything that does
not directly produce the image to
the mind. The signs approach the
linguistic simplicity of K,op's
Fables. And this necessity for SIM
plicity is the apology OF some books
written specially for children-that
is, the class represented by Lambs
Tales from Shakespeare, and prose
tales from Homer, and generally the
Greek legends and the fairy stories
and medieval narratives, half super
natural. The reductions" of good
books for the use of children are,
on the border-land of the
admissible, and in most cases it is
better for the children, as soon as
they can read easily, to read Shakes
peare and good translation of
Homer, or have them read to them.
II the real things are put into their
hands they will read something, and
go on and enfeeble their minds with
the attractive volumes that are pref
tily illustrated. and require not so
much mental effort as the converse.
ton at little girls tea party
From the EDITORS Study" by
Charles Dudley Warner. in Harper's
for October.