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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
RELIEF OF KL0NDIKERS.
THE BILL APPROPRIATING 5000 600
IS NOW A IAN.
Secretary Alger May Go to Canada to Sc
cure Permission for the Unique Expe-
dillon to Go Through the Dominion

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.-To-day's open
session Of the Senate was brief. During
the executive session the conference re-
port upon the bill providing relief Tor the
klondike miners was received and adopt
ed.
The bill appropriates $4,000 TO be ex-
pended under the direction Of the Secre-
tary Of war I'm the purchase Of supplies
for the relief OF the people IA the Yukon
river country or other mining regions OF
Alaska and for the transportation and
distribution OF such supplies, provided
that IL the consent Of the Canadian Gov
eminent IS obtained, the Secretary OF
War may extend q relief into Canadian
territory.
A LAW.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s.-The confer
ence report OF the emergency relief meas
ure for the Klondike country, was pre-
sented 70 the House and agreed TO. IL
compromises the amount at $4,000; pro-
vides for securing the consent OF Cana
da 10 extending the relief to the Canadian
side and authoriz - the use or the army
TO carry out the relief measure.
The President this afternoon signed the
joint resolutions passed by Congress to-
day for the relief OF the miners In tho
Yukon river country, and changing the
appropriation for the government build
ing and display at the Omaha, Neb.. Ex-
position.
II Is probable that David l.. Brainard
OF the Subsistence Department of the
army will DO placed In charge OF the re-
lief party that Secretary AlgeI win send
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21
passing a weeks vacation in Bridgeport
Mir Leavey's Statement.

In the article relating to the cutting o1
 Leavey, which appeared in last weeks
 BEE, Mir Leavey states that in part they
 were false and we cheerfully give space to his version of the facts.
 MT leavey states that the statement that it was understood that permission
 was given by the owner when the guys were first put in position is wrong. About two years ago, when the guys were first put up, Matthew Leavey, Jr., employed at the Rubber factory, acting under instructions from his father who owned the property at the time, called in the office of the Rubber Company and told Superintenddnt Sloane that before putting the guys on his fathers land he had better see him about the matter. The superintendent wanted Mir Leavey, Sr., to come and see him but as he was at home sick he could not go. His fur. ther statement is that MT Sloane, who has the reputation of not always being 8 gentleman to the men in his employ, SINSe~N NAAA "ASA s AS0p NOASSAPSS AAG@1 ening him with discharge if further trouble was made over thes matter. But Mir Leavey wished his fathers rights protected and though he tried often to get & settlement he was always treated with the same naughty demeanor and was finally discharged from the employ of the company. Matthew Leavey, ST., died shortly after and last December the matter was placed in the hands of Attor. ney c. H. Northrep, who wrote General Manager Blanchard at New York who said he would be at Sandy Hook in few days and settle up the affair. This was not done and MT Leavey, believing he could not get any satisfaction from the company's representative here and scant courtesy from the New York end of the business, consulted his attorney and cut the guys as before stated. MT Leavey states that he offered to lease the privi- lege of fastening the guys on the land for $l0 yearly rental, after the demand of $50 for the time of occupancy without leave was satisfied. He never changed his offer or withdrew 1t and it is still open. The company refused to pay what he considered reasonable sum for their unauthorized occupancy of the premises for nearly two years and they wanted term lease of the premises for 10 years, which he refused to give. MT Leavey states the above facts are correct and he can substantiate them.
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A real estate transaction has recently taken place in Newtown, which is to go to the courts for final settlement. The principals in the case are John T. Sheehan, the blacksmith on West street, and Tailor SastrOm, a Swedish citizen, who for some years has owned the old Redstone property, including the black smith shop occupied by Sheehan at the foot of West street. Sastrom's story Is substantially as follows: On May 6, while under the influence of liquor, he signed quit claim deed, conveying his property to Sheehan, for the sum of $25, $20 and a $5 bill being given him. He had had racket at home and his ambi- tion seemed to be to get out of town as quickly AS possible. According to his story he supposed he had simply bor- rowed a sum of money on his place, and was overcome with surprise when a friend wrote to New York to ask if he had sold hIs property. Taking the first train he hurried to Newtown, and learn ing the condition of affairs placed the case In the hands of Attorney William J. Beecher.
 The place, 1t appears, cost Sastrom $076, on which he has paid $475. He has made Improvements to the value of S20O and 1t now stands him in at Sll75. On Tuesday Judge George Wheeler signed an injunction restraining Sheehan from selling the property. In the peti- tlon, Sastrom, through his attorney, asks to have Sheehan restrained from selling the place, for re-conveyance and for $l,OO0 damages. Papers were served on Sheehan on Tuesday by Sheriff Rodgers.
 Mir Sheehan when approached by re- porter on Thursday, declined to be inter- viewed. He stated, however, that he bought the Sastrom property and in. tended to hold It.
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LAKE QUAssApAUG IN M1DpLEBuRr.

Among the popular and best liked ho- tells and picnic resorts of this sec.ion Is the Wallace house and picnic grounds at Lake QuassApaug in Middlebury. MT Wallace has gotten his buildings in fine order for the season and never was in better shape to entertain the public. The hotel itself is modern and the grounds are pleasant. There are grounds for picnic parties near the hotel, making it an especially attractive place for church and Sunday school gatherings. Lake Quassapaug is an easy drive from New town, via Southbury and the Southford road, turning off toward Middlebury a mile this side of the Southford depot. MT Wallace reports an increasing patron age for this section, and has ample facil- ities for entertaining any number.
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THE CoNGREaATIoNAL CHURCH.

The ladies of the church will give 8 10-cent supper in the lower room, this (Friday) evening from 30 to o'clock. Every eff )rt will be made that the sup per may be delightful social gathering.
 Rev Mir Barker speaks at the school house near Bennett's Bridge this even- ing on "Sights in the Sultan's Capital and in Modern Athens" The aim is to bring something of interest and profit to the people of this district, and large at tendance is hoped for.
 At the prayer meeting service next Tuesday evening the pastor will con- clude the study of the Gospel of Luke.
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ST ROSES CHURCH.

Father Fox was in Derby on Sunday to assist In the solemn ceremonies of the laying of the corner stone for large new parochial school soon to be erected there.
 Father Fox will be at New Milford, Sunday, where in the morning he will as- sist h confirmation service and in the afternoon at the blessing of 8 new oell.
 Father T. B. Smith spoke in Lakeville on Thursday night.
 Father Fox and Father Smith are now at work taking the annual collection for St Roses parish and meeting with much success in the collection.
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Sheriff Hawley, few days ago, re- ceived word from Middlebury stating that Mrs Caroline Booth, the victim of the recent shooting episode at Botsford, was in failing Condition and likely to pass away. He accordingly requested Attorney Beecher to visit Middlebury and take her dying declaration. In com. panY with Sheriff Rodgers he drove to Middlebury, Tuesday night, but found that Mrs Booth had been about the house and yard that day, and to all ap. pearances was far from deaths door. Mrs Booth is troubled by occasional at tacks of severe coughing, but Is appar- ently on the mend.
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MAKING CHEESE AT THE HEwTowN CREAM
 FRY,

MT Furber of Chesterfield, Mass, is now in charge at the Newtown creamery fo:' Lee & Seabrook. The creamery has been turned into cheese factory for the present and daily some 30 cans of milk are squeezed into cream cheeses, no milk being shipped from this station at the present. The long row of cheeses in the second story of the building look tempt.
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SPECIALS
TABLE GLASSWARE.

New styles, new shapes and new prices. Lovely sets and single articles. One of the choicest collections of pretty glass goods that we have ever shown pretty and low priced.
 Sets consisting of Sugar, Cream, But ter and Spoon Holder for 25c; another line for soc; finest grade S5c.
 Berry Dishes, 5c, Sc and I0c; large ones 10, 20, 30 and 35c.
 Water Sets-6 glasses and pitcher very handsome-for Csc 8 set. Extra fine Water Bottles, 45c. Quart Pitchers 25c and 39c.
 Wine Sets-6 glasses and jug-for 65c. Extra fine ones 9Sc the set. Condiment Sets for 25c. Oil Bottles 10 and 19c Cheese Dishes 5Sc and 79c each. The above are all the very best productions in this line; so much so that we have made the different assortments con plete in every way. Shirt Waist Materials:
 Light Cambric, 5c yd.
 Fancy Lawns, 5c yd.
 Percale, 26-in, 7c yd.
 Zephyr Gingham, 10c yd.
 Striped Dimity, l2 1-2c yd.
 Jaconet, l2 Pc yd.
 French Cambric, l2 Pc yd.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Some large and succulent plums have fallen to us, this week. You may gather them if you come quickly,
 Dimities just the usual 1Oc dimities, fresh patterns, fast cOlorS-
 French Organdies, fine and sheer and plenty of beautiful patterns to choose from, 25c.
 Figured black and wool Grenadines 45 inches wide, 29c. Made for 75c. Will soon be gone.
 Womens silk lined top coats, $10. Been $15 to $50 within we~k.
 Womens taiIor'made suits, top notch ot stv le, $7 50, worth SIP 50.
 women's $2 50 shoes tor $l.38. All medium sizes.
 Dinn"r Sets. 1l2 pieces, $4 90 and $6 D. Would be cheap at $7 50 and $9 50.
 Toilet Sets, 10 pieces $l.9S. Worth S3. Jardinieres, 65, 75, and 55c ones, all at 4Sc each.
 Napkins, ssc, $l.10, $2 and $2.25 dozen; regular prices $1.25 to $3.
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America. The banquet was held at Mosley's New Haven house, and after discussing an elaborate menu, there were appropriate after dinner exercises with prominent speakers. Mir Houlihan was on the general committee and also on the committee on banquet. He brought back handsome badge as souvenir of khe occasion.
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THE D. M. READ COMPANY.
 BRIDGEPORT. CONN.
English Percale, F l-2c yd. Grass Linen, 15c yd.

English Percale, F 1-2c yd.
 Grass Linen, 15c yd.
 Silk Ginghams, l9c yd.
 Imported Checks, 25c.
 New Real Lace Curtains, from S7.50 to sl6 50 the pair. Point Venice, from sS 50 to SIS 50, they're beauties. A few Irish Points from 3.95 to 700 pr.
 New Cottage Curtains with colored fig ures, quite odd, for co and 25o. Col ored stripes, 1.25 to 2 90.
 Large selections in Rufied Muslins, Fish Nets and Saxony. New ideas in Lace Edge. Not only are the different varieties choice and pleasing to inspect but the salesroom is the most agreeable one in town, larger and better light.
 Nearsilk, a handsome lining that is just the thing for thin fabrics; all the new tints. Makes a pretty lining for wool or silk goods as well.
 Batiste Cloth. Special attention is di- rected to the choice effects in this nate rial, fine printing and effective colorings, one of the best lines of thin stuffs on the market; one that is very desirable for a warm evening season, B in. wide, F l-2 cents a yd.
 Trico Suiting, linen and cotton fab ric that will shrink but little, if any. From a fine quality to the heavy, coarse weave that are popular for jackets and separate skirts to be worn with Shirt Waists, 25c yd.
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Local Affairs.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

NJ. Stern. Millinery: Great bargains in trimmed hats, nicely trimmed with ribbon and flowers, at $1.19. Special in ladies' dress skirts, $l 9S, worth $3 ; capes at $l.4S and up. Special sale in kid gloves at 75c, worth $l. The latest styles in shirt waists and ties. This is a genuine marked down sale. Come early to get your pick of these bargains at Nj. Stern's, 1855 Main street, DanburY, lead ing millinery and cloak house.
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A. F. Clarke has put a bridge across the gully on his Currituck farm. It is S5 feet in length, substantially built by those thorough workmen, K. P. Hine & Sons of Southbury. This connects the two sections of Mir Clarke's farm, and will save great deal of work In harvest ing his big hay crop.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Miss Marcia Taylor has sold her farm to Charles Bedat. In the future she will make her home with her sister, Mrs Birdseye McEwen, in Monroe. The property had been in the Taylor name for & great many years, Mss Marcia Taylor's grandfather taking the deed in 1903 from his father, Phineas Taylor.
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THE NEwTowE ACADEMY.

The exercises of the graduating class and the annual literary and musical en- tertsinment of the Academy will occur at the Town hall on the evening :of June II. A more extented notice of this event will appear in next weeks issue
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A Grange Visitation.
A DELEGATION FROM BLOOMFIELD ORANGE ENTERTAINED BY poOTATUCK


 GRANGE ENTERTAINED BY PoOTATUCK. Pootatuck Grange entertained goodly delegation from Brookfield Grange, Tues day night, and the evening proved most enjoyable to all who were present. The program presented by Brookfield Grange was most interesting one and at it's close refreshments were served by the la .. dies of Pootatuck Grange. The program was as follows
 Pia 10 solo, Mrs F. Fl. Beers. Paper, Forests, Rev K. l.. Whitcome. Vocal solo, Past and Future," Miss Matte Griffin.
 Paper, "Germs," !" Dr J. F. Smith. Song by Grange.
 Paper, "Birds," Edson N. Hawley. Reading, c. Fl. Camp. Paper, "Leaks on the farm and how can they be stopped" H. W. Andrews. Vocal duet, Miss Hattie Griffin, John Sagendorf.
 Piano solo, Mrs c. W. Francis.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Decoration day coming on Sunday, this year, the Soldiers graves will be decorated Saturday, May 29. Flowers will be appreciated if left at w. B
 Sniffen's store and at the Grand Central hotel before 10 a.m., Saturday. Key o. o. Wright will give memorial address in the church, Sunday evening, May 30
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Beach Wayland and wife from Bethel spent Sunday with George Osborne and family in Monroe. MT and Mrs Neil Gilbert were also visitors at the same place on Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Ex-Senator M. J. Houlihan was In New Haven over Monday night. where he at tended testimonial banquet in honor of James Reynolds, the occasion being the 50th anniversary of his settlement in
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Miss Jennie Clark and Mrs H. M Decker and daughter, Jeannette, o Brooklyn, have been passing week 8 Taylor's hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Warner, Taylor 6 Curtis are offering some good values in carpeting, Brussels stair and all wool Lowell, pretty pat terms. Call and see them.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Mir and Mrs Francis Morgan and daughters of New York are at Dicks ho- tel enjoying the apple blossom season. Mir and Mrs Charles Hubbell Bulkley of Brooklyn are also registered at this hotel.
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A Local Real Estate Transac-
 tiOn.

TAILOR sAsTRoM, so HE CLAIMS, DIs- POSES OF EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS WORTH OF REAL ESTATE, FOR TWENTY FIVE DoLLARs.-sAYsH HE WAS INToxI- GATED AND DID NOT KNOW WHAT HE WAS DoING.-THE STATEMENT OF MIR SIBERIAN,
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

The interior of Miss Julia Warmers tenant house is being renovated. .Wher all completed 1t will be quite cozy and comfortable.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Miss Jeannie Banks is contemplating trip to Mantle, this week. If agreeable to all, she will spend some time with her aunt, who resides there.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Are you supplied with window screens and screen doors? If not, call on Warner, Taylor & Curtis at the Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21
AT TRINITY CHURCH.

Thursday is Ascension day and service will be held on the morning of that day at 10 30 o'clock, with morning prayer !, sermon and holy communion.
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Work has begun to hustle at the New. town Fair grounds and soon the horse. men can enjoy themselves speeding their trotters around the course. The track machine is on hand and 8 force of men with teams are putting it in first class shape. G. R. Wilson of Taunton has taken the contract to paint the buildings and when fall comes it is expected there will not be lovelier spot on this corner of the earth,
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Mrs NJ. c. Rodgers was appointed a delegate from the Congregational Sum- day school convention in Norwalk, yes terday afternoon.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

G. F. Taylor's handsome colt "Aessie'' promises to be among the premium win ners this fall. The youngster has been doing remarkably well both in appear. ance and handling and has attracted con siderable attention.
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zhe Hozoland Day Goods C..
(Fornerly the Howland Stark Col

We are now showing a fine line of Shirt Waists. All the pretty styles of the season, Lappets, Lawns, Dimities, o gandies, etc.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Hartford bicycles. last years $60 wheel Is now selling for $33. Call at s. c. Bulls drug store at Sandy Hook and con. suit him before purchasing. It may be to your advantage.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Warner, Taylor & Curtis have a nice line of summer horse goods like coolers sheets for stable use, bandages, tracl whips, etc. With SO many troEters il
 town, this will be information of value
 for there is good many of them tha
 will be 'done up" this season, unless al signs fail.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Ira Wildman reached home Saturday night, from Northern New York, ,l with $ car load of cattle.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Louis T. Briscoe visited Danbury or Wednesday, taking with him a horse Minott Aueur has recently sold to par ties at Mt Kisco, N. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

MT and Mrs F. A. Wilmot and MT and Mrs r. l.. Breinig aud daughter of Bridgeport enjoyed Sundays sojourn at Dicks hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Lucius Spencer, s4 years old, who lives with his son, R. G. Spencer, on Botsford Hill, recently took & walk that included Middlebury, Lake Quassapaug and Bethlehem, covering 6 distance of 25 miles or more. Quite lively sprint for one day for man of his years.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

The frame work for the new chapel al Hawleyville has been placed in position, and the work will soon be hustled along
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

MT and Mrs Timothy Griffin of Haw- leyville welcomed a daughter In their home on Thursday, the 18th.
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ARTHUR s. HAWLEY,
 NeWtown, Conn.
HARRY RIDER, 444 WATER STREET. :.

Pays special attention to painting and house cleaning supplies and can supply almost any thing and at prices lower than the lowest, quality considered. When in the city call on him and you will find an up to date line of goods that doesn't require fish horn or mar
 ket bell to locate them, they are on the chart on Water St., A. Keep this number in your
 mind when you are looking tor reliable goods
 trip.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

The condition of Mrs H. A. Hitch, who has been i'll for long time at Dicks ho- tel, Is slightly improved.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Friends were glad to see Postmaster W. B. Sniften at his old post of duty, this week, after his illness of some duration. Alterations will be made at the posuoffice soon, making the arrangement more con- yenient.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

The singing of G. W. Stevens in the Methodist church, last Sunday, was greatly enjoyed. He was 8 guest at Mapleton and called upon some of the old time friends, leaving Tuesday morn ing.
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Miss Hammond and Miss Sophia Ham mond of Brooklyn are passing few days at Dicks hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Miss Lucy Hook is once more able to be out again, after her long continued illness this spring.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

The ladies' prayer meeting will be held with Mrs E. J. Hall, Sandy Hook next TuesdaY afternoon.
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Rev James Taylor has been in East Village, this week, where extra meetings are being held.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Ernest Sherman and wife from Step ney Depot and friends from Bethel were Sunday guests at Hobart Fairchild's.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Mrs L. c. Gilbert is quite poorly again this week, and a consultation of physic- ians will be held some time this week.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Mrs Thomas Radcliffe spent Sunday with Mrs Ira Wildman.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

The Sandy Hook whist club will meet with MT and Mrs Robert Butcher on Sat urday evening of this week.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Miss Madge Peck is spending the week with her aunt, Mrs Frank Gilbert
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Smith F. Glover has & handsome new horse. purchased in Bridgeport the first of the week.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

Mrs Clark Page of Kent has been visit ing her son, Edgar Page,at Sandy Hook
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The family of A. K. Buell. of Hawley- vile have been afflicted with the measles.
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NOR SALE OR RENT-The Isaac c. Crofut I homestead in Christian Street. New Preston, Conn, consisting of "a neat and pretty cottage Of eight rooms and two barns, with running spring water at both house and barn. It comprises a hundred acres of good meadow, ed and in good state of cultivation. This property has been occupied by Mir CrofuJ for over fifty years, and Is in fine condition for small dairy, or general farming. Only two miles from the beautiful Lake Warsmaug. IL would make an elegent Fummer home for some city family, or parties desiring to keep city boarders. It is beautifully located in 8 fertile valley, surrounded by high hills and the celebrated Trout Stream, Bee. Brook, runs through the farm. It will be sold for little sold on easy terms. Address Rev H. QJUDD, Huntington, Suffolk Co.,, \. |.
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Daniel Honan, the faithful and effic- lent right hand man of Dr Smith, ia
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-21

St Mary's Social and Literary club are planning one of their enjoyable clam bakes for Memorial day.
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' A. $. lT. '||! Y 'T S!

We have 8 stock of Paints that is larger and more complete than ever be- fore, and the quality of the goods is the very best that the American market can produce. We keep Dev0e's colors in oil and ready mixed and paste paints, At lantic and Jewett's white lead and lin- seed oil that is as pure as it cs be made. No better material can be found any where. If you intend to do any paint ing this spring, let us send to you the material, Our prices are always right.
 THE
 HUBBELL, INVADE COMPANY 362 Water St.. Bridgeport, Conn.
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FARMERS, ATTENTION.

! have the agency for Fairfield County tor the DeLaval Seuarators, St Albans Horse Powers, and Moseley & Stoddard Creamery Goods. I shall be glad to correspond ith any parties wanting these goods, or will call personally if desired. R. E. .GOODSELL, New town, Conn.