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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-29

eating a late breakfast, pulled on pair
OF hip boots, slung my Winchester over
my shoulder, and took an easterly
course across the marsh to White Lake,
where l arrived about one o'clock
found the water very low, so much so
that for forty feet or more the sandy
bottom was exposed. This afforded
good walking and l followed it around
for some distance, to point of land
running in from the south Rounding
this, looked into cove beyond and
stopped abruptly. Surely. l must be
dreaming. But no, there she was.
What did l see? Why the schooner.
Yes, sir, there she was. about three
hundred yards from the shore. The
tide had left her bowsprit and part of
| the rail exposed. / was there once be-
fore, but the water was not low enough
to uncover her and had gone home
disappointed mentally curslng the
4 map" But he stopped as though ne
| had said too much
What schooner? Why, she used to
| belong to LATTE. Being closely pur-
| sued by q man of-war, her commander
ran her up the Mermentau, knowing his
pursuer would not be able to cross the
I bar. He knew perfectly well, too, that
! they would lay about the mouth of the
river for an indefinite time. So he
sailed up some bayou and out into the
lake, where he scuttled and sank her,
with most of the treasure. The crew
took to the boats and reached the upper
country, probably finding their way to
the Calcasieu or Sabine, where they
likely found another of their vessels
You know Lafitte had quite a number.
Oh, there is no doubt of the treasure be-
ing there. Everybody here has heard
of it. There Is a safe containing a
large quantity of gold bars and Span
ish coin, and one of the small cannon
in the bow is filed with jewels of all
Embellishments. rubies, emeralds, etc.
and securely sealed. 7 have heard OF
this vessel ever since I was a boy, but l
never had seen her before, and ! do not
believe that any living man has seen
her since she was sunk except myself
"Oh, yes, know the lake has no APP
parent outlet or inlet, but there are one
or two blind bayous leading out of it
one, l think, to the Mermentau-
through which access would have been
easy before they were inc.osed by the
ever-encroaching turf. What did do
with my find? Why, nothing. What
could I do except remember the exact
location? But some day shall go in
there again, fixed for business, and
claim some of the contents of that can
non."
These are but two bits of history of
treasure hunting in land rife with in
teresting tales of the great pirate who
has made almost every bayou and river
a treasure vault, and whose name Is a
household word in homes where George
Washington, "the Father Of His Coun-
try" is stranger Cincinnati Enquir-
err.
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in from rall-end with all It's trucks COW
cred with men of the railway battalions,
who had already laid one thousand
yards of rails that morning and were re-
turning to camp for their midday rest
and meal. They all, both yellow Egyp-
tians and coal black Sudanese, appeared
to be in the best of spirits, These peo-
Pile have a great capacity for railway
construction, and, seem to thoroughly
enjoy their work, OF the cherry, ever
grinning Sudanese, numbers, as | have
already said, were Dervishes, but a few
months since fighting against us; and
some were still wearing the jibbehs or
Mahdist uniforms from which the COL
ored patches had been torn off. 1t is
probably that within few days the
railway battalion will be reinforced by
the black prisoners captured at Abu
Mahed after the recent battle.--London
Times Waddy Halfa Correspondence.
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sWofe vengeance ne was AFRAID 10
take the tran along the Cnenler Hloge
to Leesburg, as THIS was the only way
out, and ne knew II would De closely
watched.
Right here, by way OF explanation, l
will say that the high prairies of this
section are separated from the Gulf by
from ten to twenty miles of almost i'm
passable sea marsh, which, In fact, ex-
tends eastward to the Atchafalayas.
At the place of which we are speaking
the Gulf and sea marsh are separated
by low ridge Of varying width extend
ing from the Mermentau river west
ward along the Calasieu. Scattered
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BLOOMER GIRLS RUN A HARVES-
TER

Four young women clad in boomers
walked into the fields of Lassen county
last week and asked permission to
work the harvester. They were Ora
Dowell, Gertie Sawyer, Lille Dowell
and Nellie Packwood. 1t was granted
them and they proceeded to action. One
of them climbed to the drivers seat
and began to guide the twenty-six hor-
ses around the field, another attended
the binder, a third took charge of the
sack sewing. and the fourth ran the
separator. A whole morning was spent
in this interesting occupation, and
then, without nlishaps or adventures,
they retired. leaving the astonished
men in possession. A harvest field is
the prettiest sight in the world, with
it's reflections of soft yellow light from
the golden grain, its mist Of flying chaf
and sheaves of winnowed wheat, GA is
or barley. Even rough, begrimed, per-
spring men look picturesque in this
alluring atmosphere, but when in their
places pretty girls are introduced the
scene becomes worthy of a Watteau---
San Francisco Chronicle.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-29

They were talking of golf, and she
grew enthusiastic. "Ah.'' he said, II in
fer that you play" ''Oh, yes" she re-
piled, II play the game, but must con-
fess that 1 don't speak the language
very fiuently yet."-Chicago Evening
Post.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19
EAST MORRIS.

PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY JOTTINGS.
Mr. and Mrs Matthew Lewis received
very severe injuries while riding in Tor
rington, by their horse running with
them. taking fright from the care. Both
were thrown out and when picked up
were senseless. Mrs Lewis has sustain
ed the worst injuries. She is now at
home, being cared for by Mrs q. B.
stockbridge.
Fl. B. Stockbridge has gone to New
Haven with fine lot of COWS, sold by
Frank Huntington to Mr. Warner Of
Whitneyville. Mr. Turkington's fame is
far and wide as cattle dealer. His fine
stock barns are now completed.
Mr. and Mrs Ell. B. Stockbridge have
returned home from most delightful
sea trip to New Haven and other places.
The county w. G. 7. U. will hold a
semi aHuUd1 Ill LAtChuS1N
the Methodist church. November 10.
Mrs Wadhams is the newly appointed
president of the Morris w. G. Z. u, in
place of Miss Treat, resigned. Miss
Treat has served the society as its presi-
dent since it's organization, and has been
faithful and efficient worker. The
Treat homestead has been rented to MIR
and Mrs Blackmer, and the family OF
| Treats are scattered. Miss Treat was
the recipient from the w. G. L. U. of a
very handsome set of silver spoons, her
initials upon one side and the society's
upon the other.
| Miss Sallie johnson of the Norma
school has received an appointment fol-
d school in South Manchester, being tbs
youngest teacher sent out from the Nor
NAL from this class. This is only he
second year in the Normal. She ha
made very sapid advancement. We i
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19
QUAKER'S FARMS.
CHURCH AND personal AFFAIRS.

CHURCH AND PERSONA AFFAIRS.
The Misses Minnie and Clara Hawkin
have returned from Meriden.
Miss Margaret Frazier has returned to
MIR Mallett's, after quite long vacation
Mr. and Mrs Knute Christensen well
coined baby girl, last week.
Mr. and Mrs e. S. Raymond are ex-
pected to lead the meeting at the hall on
Sunday evening, the 2lst. Rev Mr.
Shaeffer conducts the meeting next Sun
day evening.
Mr. and Mrs Ell. B. Brewer spent last
Sunday in New Milford.
Rev Mr. Balsley will conduct singing
school at Theodore Hines, Friday even
ing. This will be the third meeting.
The services at the Episcopal church
during this month are as follows: Morn
ing prayer and litany, at IL O'Clock, fol
lowed by Sunday school, conducted by
c. G. Ryder. Evening prayer and SER
mon at l 80.
The sewing society met at the home of
Mrs E. D. Tomlinson, Wednesday after
noon.
Miss J. Mabel Lum was at home from
st Margaret's, over Sunday.
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In New Haven County.
SOUTHBURY.
CHURCH AND PERSONAL AFFAIRS.

CHURCH AND Personal AFFAIRS.
Rev o. J. Range returned on Saturday
from Amherst, Mass, where he visited
his daughter, Mrs Reed.
The Ladies' Social union will give a
supper on Friday evening of this week.
The schools were closed on Friday in
order that the teachers might attend the
teachers meeting at South Britain.
The Ladies' Aid society was enter
tanned on Thursday afternoon by Miss
Auna Osborne.
Mrs Ida Stone has had a friend with
her.
Dr. Hartman is boarding at the Oak
Tree house.
Miss Mabel Warner, who has been in
Woodbury. for some weeks, has returned
to her home.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19
SOUTHPORT.
VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS.

VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS.
Our Station fine with its fresh coat of
paint. There are lots of buildings in
the vicinity of Southford looks as if a
little paint would add to their beauty.
The village sidewalk is nearly com.
pleted and pedestrians can now persue
their journey without going ankle deep
in mud.
w. A. Shepard went to Waterbury,
Saturday evening.
One Of Lee Armstrong; mules took it
into his head to depart and was found in
Mrs E. A. Wheeler's lot with her colt.
Mrs M. A. Bronson from Bridgeport
spent Wednesday night at the pleasant
home of Jervis Sommers, Thursday
night at Mr. and Mrs John Bronsons,
and Friday night at the home of George
E. Garlick.
Charles Meyer spent Sunday at his
home.
MIR and Mrs Franklin Nichols recently
visited in Norwalk.
1t is rumored we are soon to hear wed.
ding bells.
Mrs Crofton is spending the winter
with her daughter, Mrs B. G. Pope.
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combination OF ~ stores to which they
belong purchased the cloth from a mill
that failed and had it made up into very
nobby overcoats by tailors. The cloth
was very fine texture, as well as firm
and serviceable, and they want their
friends to know that they have these
money savers on hand. They extend an
invitation to all to call at the store and
see them.
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be held in the Baptist church and the
sermon will be by Rev L. M. Keneston
of the Congregational church.
-
In the Probate court, last week, the
estate Joseph Field was settled and
Mrs Annie Wright of Newtown was ap.
pointed trustee under the will. Also
Edgar S. Buckingham was appointed
on the estate of the late
John G. Buckingham, and F. G.. Perry
and S. O. Dwinell as appraisers. Mary
A. Flahertv was appointed guardian for
Thomas Flaherty, minor.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19

Henry A. Pratt of Hattertown has
just completed fine new shop, situated
west Of his house In the village, and is
now prepared to do wagon building as
well as jobbing of ell kinds, and painting.
He has secured the services of first
class blacksmith and is shoeipg new all
round for 81. Light buggy wheels are
new steel tired for 90 so, reset for 81 20,
and all other work done at corresponding
prices. Call and see him in his new
quarters.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19
STRATFORD.
TOWN AND PERSONAL AFFAIRS.

| Gerard A. Wilson, formerly of the
Wilson House, Bridgeport, has taken
possession of the Riverview hotel, at the
east end of Washington Bridge, and the
place will be under his management
| hereafter. Mr. Wilson's reputation as a
| successful caterer for the public will
follow him to his new location and his
numerous friends will wish him good
luck.
E. Il. Lang of Bridgeport will have
| charge Of class in music that is being
| organized in town. To all who wish to
learn the first rudiments of vocal music,
this If rds an excellent opportunity.
DR. w. A. Duncan preached in the Con-
gregational church on Sunday, in the
interests of Sunday school work.
Mrs Browns annual concert for the
benefit of the poor will come off Monday
evening, November %. The large array
of talent that will assist Mrs Brown in
the enterprise guarantees very superb
or order Of entertainment. Stiles Judson,
Jr., our popular fellow citizen, is down
for speech.
"An evening with the modern Scotch"
under the direction of S. Y. Beach, af-
forded very pleasant entertainment at
the Congregational lecture room, on
Monday evening. t-
The Bridgeport Driving association
have large number Of men at work
clear ng up their grounds, which are To-
Gated just south from Avon Park. A
noted race track builder has been en-
gagged, and it is expected that as good a
track as is in the State, will be ready for
use in May. Buildings are to be erected
this summer, and in the fall first-class
fair will be held. There seems to be
plenty of money and push behind the
organization, and no doubt it will prove
to be success.
The o. M. W. G. met, this week, with
Miss Lyman, at her home Oh King street.
Rev Mr. Shirley, assisted by local
singing talent, conducted services at the
hospital, last Sunday.
There will be meeting of the Library
association, Friday evening, Novem-
Der 10.
L. e. Amber has brought suit against
Executor A. Fl. Wilcoxson, some contro-
versy over the estate of F. P. Amber
being the point at issue.
D: L. Rhoades has received consign-
| ment of young trout and other fish, with
| which he is to stock some of the streams
about town.
Misses Edith and Emma Allen have
visited Miss Aspell in New York.
The match game of whist between the
Royal Arcanum team and the Cupheags,
resulted in the defeat OF the Bridgeport
ers. A fine collation., with the usual &C.
compartment of bright speeches, wound
up the evenings entertainment.
The Chautauqua circle met, last Fri
day evening, with Mrs John Peck Wheel
er. 81 u
Mrs f. s. Smith is visiting friends in
town. Her husband is well remembered
as being at one time popular pastor in
town.
f. j. Beardsley and Capt Alonzo Gray
have been chosen as Superior Court ju-
rors.
The entertainment at the Methodist
church, last week, was somewhat inter.
fered with by the unfavorable weather,
but the social and financial returns seem
to be very satisfactory to those interest
ed.
s. Miss Jessie r. Silliman of Bridgeport
: spent Sunday in town with her sister
Mrs George < Wilson.
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BROOKFIELD.

Mr. and Mrs ARA Peck have closed
their summer residence in town and re-
turned to New York.
Miss Sarah FairchiId will spend the
winter in Hampstead, Long Island.
Mr. and Mrs Chapman of Cornwall
Bridge, with their little granddaughter,
have visited their daughter, Mrs William
Hamlin.
Mrs Nellie Clark has returned from
her visit with relatives In Torrington.
Homer Wildman is boarding at Mrs
Mary Dibble's.
Mrs E. S. O'Dell of Taunton has been
the guest of Mrs E. Turner.
Miss Caroline Foster has been quite
sick, but is more comfortable at present.
Miss Helen Garfield, accompanied by
her father, were guests of Mrs R. A.
Garfield, last week Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19

Michael Gaynor has rented the house
belonging to the Charles Skidmore
estate, lately vacated by w. B. Banker.
He has moved to 1t from Frederick San
ford's house near the Foundry pond.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19

In he Biahop street school at Water
sides, there are now 700 pupils enrolled,
with corps of II teachers. Mr. Madigan
Is also sub-principal of the city evening
school, which is largely attended.
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SHERMAN.
REV MR. MCKNIGHT RESIGNS

Rev Fl. c. Mcknight, the esteemed
pastor OF the Congregational church, has
rendered bis resignation after faithful
service Of five years.
Miss Fife Knapp Of King street, who
has been staying with Mrs Jane kellogg
for few weeks, has returned home.
Revival meetings are being held at the
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19

j. C. Berry, one of the best known
citizens of Spencer, Mo-, testifies that he
cured himself of the worst kind of piles
by using few boxes DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. He had been troubled with
piles for over thirty years and had used
many different kinds of so-called cures
but DeWitt's was the one that did the
work and he will verify this statement
if any one wishes to write him. E. F.
Hawley, Newtown; S. C. Bull, Sandy
Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Botsford; B.
Hawley & Co., stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19

ri. D. Ward, for long time one OF the
assistants of Agent James at the Haw-
leyville station, has received an appoint
ment on the New York police force.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19
MARBLEDALE.

The residence of Edgar Platt has been
painted in tasteful eolors. The artist
who welded the brush was Frederick
Lawrence of Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19

Miss 81. @. Gilbert, the New Milford
milliner, can be found two days of each
week, Tuesday and Wednesday, at the
Methodist parsonage, now occupied by
g. Fl. Repks, where she has line Of
fine millinery goods. She solicits share
of the public patronage.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19

A. G. Baker ana family of Washing
ton have taken up their abode at HaW-
leyville for the winter months.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19

Foster, Besse & Co., the Bridgeport
clothiers, are Offering special value In
an overcoat at $40 at their store. The
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19
ART AND MUSIC.

Everything in this line can be found
at SO Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport
Framed and unframed pictures in great
variety and for very low prices. Sheet
music, folios, aDd instruction books OF
all kinds. Thew sell sheet music from
| five to Csc and make an extra discount
of 20 per cent to teachers. just now
they are selling folios containing seven
| to 10 pieces of music for five cents.
Boxes of paper and envelopes of So
! value for 10 and 25c. When you call
ask to see this bargain. They also have
t1ue line of blank books. You can buy
printing press for your boy from $leto
| $40; electric machine for family use for
81; pianos from SOC to $500; accordeons,
man dolins, violins, guitars, bapjos
flutes, drums, etc. When you visit
Bridgeport do not fail to call on the
Northrop Publishing Co., So Fairfield
avenue, and ask to hear the famous
talking machine.
A complete catalogue of the Newtown
library has been issued from the press of
The Bee Publishing Co. There are now
7049 volumes in the library, besides
magazines and valuable books of refer
ence. The catalogue was arranged for
| by President Arthur s. Hawley of the
Library association, and was the last
work undertaken by him for the associa-
ton before leaving town. Several of the
merchants of Newtown and Bridgeport
aided in the work by placing advertise
ments on the books. Mr. Hawley, as we'll
as the merchants, deserve the thanks of
all interested in the library. The library,
by the way, was never in better condi-
ton than it is to-day, and is worthy of a
larger patronage. The library is open
Tuesday and Saturday afternoons and
evenings.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19


&C. Platt, the hustling Hawleyville
lumber man, is making preparations to
enlarge his business. He will build on
land adjoining A. G. Bakers furniture
establishment, lumber warehouse. He
will put up a building 48x60, with a
driveway through it. Carpenter George
Northrop of Newtown street has the
contract, and will hustle along the work.
Mr. Platt expects to keep a full line of
lumber, and with the excellent shipping
facilities expects to make strong bid
for his qhare of the wholesale and retail
lumber trade of the valley.
THE VERGENNES VERMoNTER' AND CITIZEN
having recently bought the Vergennes
Citizen, published by William Palmer,
and the Vergennes Vermonter, published
by James Crane, the two papers will be
consolidated and issued weekly under
the name of The Vergennes Vermonter
and Citizen. For the many expressions
of good will and encouragement that we
have received during the few weeks that
we have published The Citizen we re-
turn our thanks. In the publication of
the combined papers our lest efforts
shall be directed towards giving the
city of Vergennes and adjoining towns
lively, newsy, up-to-date paper, with the
interest and welfare of its people always
foremost. The political character of
The Vermonter and Citizen in national,
state and city affairs will be Republican,
with the added motto for city, "Vote for
the best interests of the people," Our
new press has arrived and only awaits
the completion of the addition to our Of
fee, which we hope to have completed
in time to issue our first number mex
week,-TPeck & Rapelye, Vergennes,Vt.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19

Ray Powell of Brooklyn was the guest,
last week, of his brother, w. s. Powell,
of Hawleyville.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19
Dyspepsia

The explanation is simple. 1t is found in
that impure blood which is contin-
ually feeding the nerves upon refuse
instead Of the clements of strength and
vigor. In such condition opiate and
nerve compounds simply deaden and
do not cure. Hoods SarsapariIla feeds
the nerves pure, rich, red blood; gives
natural sleep, perfect digestion, is the
true remedy for all nervous troubles.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19
+. N. THOMPSON,
LitchfieId County News.
WARREN.
A WORD FROM REV MR. GARDNER.

A WORD FROM REV MR. GARDNER.
Editor NEwTowN BEE, Ny Dear
Brother: The time is at hand or draw
ing nigh for my departure from this Sec
ton of our commonwealth to Ashford in
Windham county. The eight years Of
my sojourn here have been a pleasant
period of my life. The "reminiscences of
these eight years will flock into my mind
so long as mortal life shall last. These
years have been busy years. My mind
and pen, even, have not been idle. For
pondent of THE BEE, weekly, with few
exceptions All our relations have been
fraternal and kind. [ hope continued
prosperity will attend THE BEE. Moth
ing turns up of Itself. Nothing runs it
self. What we put into anything will in
some degree, be what we shall take out.
Ii we give much to God, we shall re-
ceive much from him. May health at
tend you and yours, with long and use
full life here, and life eternal beyond the
tomb. Truly yours.-[A. Gardner.
MISS FORRESTELLE-MR FAHEY.
The very pleasant episode of a we'd
ding occurred in Warren on Monday, No
vember s, at the residence of Mrs Kath-
crime Forrestelle, the occasion being the
marriage of her daughter, Miss Eliza
beth Forrestelle, to James J. Fahey. At
10 q. m. the bridal couple entered the
parlor as the wedding march was played
by Miss Hanks of Bridgeport, and the
marriage ceremony was performed by
Rev M. j. Walsh of Sharon, followed by
high mass. The bride wore a handsome
gown of white silk trimmed with lace,
and carried white prayer book. The
groom wore neat fitting suit of black.
The parlor was beautifully decorated
with pine, laurel and white chrysanthe-
NUNS. A large number of friends were
present from New York, Bridgeport,
Glendale, Pittsfield, Dover Plains, Tor
rington, Sharon, Shelton, Danhury, =
terbury and Cornwall Bridge, to {,
graduate the happy couple. The pres
ents were numerous and costly. After a
bountiful collation. the happy couple
boarded the north bound train for Niaga.
ra Falls and an extended tour.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19

wish her great success and feel great
confidence in her ability.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
Iousness, Indigestion, headache.
Easy to take, easy to operate. 25cs
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-19
Local Affairs.
Mr. Platt's Departure.

TO BUILD A LUMBER WAREHOUSE AT
HAWLEYVILLE.
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D.ss cure Liver Ills easy to

IS the One True Blood Purifier. 81 per bottle
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