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SOUTHVILLE.
PERSONAL BRIEFS.

Mrs J. A. Folliott visited friends in Danbury, last week.
 D. N. Clark of Shelton was the guess of his father, s. F. Clark, Sunday.
 Mrs E. W. Smith is on the sick list. pr Griswold of Brookfield attends her.
 Miss Della Clark is improving.
 Mrs Roe of BrookfeId spent last Fri day at $. F. Clark's.
 Mrs T. Sheldon of SouthburY is with Mrs S. F. Clark.
 Mrs Charles Minor and Mir Taylor of Sandy Hook was in this place, Monday. Mrs D. R. Barnum and son, Andrew, visited friends in Brookfield, Tuesday. Mrs Petit of Roxbury is caring for Mrs E. ". Smith.
 Mrs Isaac Smith was in Roxbury, Tues day.
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CHURCH INTERESTS,

Prof A. J. Wells led the Y. P. s. c. E. meeting, Sunday evening.
 At the special parish meeting it was voted to purchase a new pipe organ and to utilize the gift of Mrs Bartram by put ting in stained glass windows in the church.
 There was neighborhood prayer meeting at the residence of Martin Jen- nings, last Tuesday evening.
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BANTAM.

PERSONAL AND VILLAGE NOTES. Flynn & Doyle have engaged Frank Bagley as painter.
 Robert Wheeler is to run T. L. Wheel
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THE NRWTOWN BEE. NEWTOWN, FRIDAY, MARCH 26
 CIRCULATION January 1, 1882, 610 Last Week, 31o0
Fairfield County News
STAMFORD.
DEATH OF JOSEPH DUFoUR.

DEATH OF JOSEPH DUFOUR. Joseph Dufour, we'll known resident
 on Main street, died at his home early
 Friday morning, age about 6S years.
 Funeral services were held Monday and
 interment made in Union cemetery.
 MT Dufour was & harness and saddle
 maker by trade, working for many years in the old Lyon building: opposite the railroad station at Bridgeport, at the time that industry was so largely car ried on at that place. Since living in this town he has kept repair shop. He will be remembered best as one of the four men who made the most sue cessful balloon ascension ever made in this country. Our older citizens will remember the crowds that gathered in Bridgeport in the early '5Os to witness the affair. Three of the four daring men are now dead. The remaining one, at last reports, was still living in New Jersey.
 A large audience greeted the blind people at Town hall, last Wednesday evening, to listen to one of the best entertainments offered our people in a long time.
 McNamara's store is having some alterations made in the interior ar engagements, 80 as to make two stores. l The stairway to the Cupheag club rooms will be placed on the outside of the building.
 John B. Edwards has been very ill | but is reported as slowly getting better.
 The many friends of William Nash will regret to learn of his illness. He has been confined to his bed for the past two or three weeks, at the home of his daughter, Mrs Stratton, on lower Main street. His age, 88 years in April next, IS against his recovery from 8 serious attack of illness, but his friends hope for the best.
 Robert Wheeler is reported as having bought out William Blamey's interest in the coal yard at the upper dock, and intends carrying on the business him. self.
 Mrs Pendleton is reported somewhat better from the effects of shock re, ceived while at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs Merrick, on Main street.
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WASHINGTON.

Dea Clarence Nettleton has been busy attending to the harvesting of his maple sugar crop. John and Samuel Hollister are also making some sugar, this year.
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which was recently blown by burglars, by a new and more improved one.
STEVENSON.
THE UNION CHURCH ASSOCIATION.

THE UNION CHURCH ASSOCIATION.
 The Union Church Association of Riv erside held their adjourned meeting on Saturday night, March 20. An executive committee consisting of the president, ". S Tomlinson, Secretary w. s. Brad ley and Charles B. French, James H. Wheeler and Charles T. Sherwood was elected. Howard R. Stevens was elected auditor and John W. Sherwood was ap- pointed sexton. A constitution and by laws were adopted.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
A SOCIAL EVENT.


 One hundred and fifty or more relatives and frieuds attended the social dance at MT and Mrs N. W. Ogden's, Wednesday evening, March IF. The "Four B. or chestra rendered fine music for the dancers. Four sets at time were "trip ping the light fantastic" At 12 o'clock an abundance of sandwiches, cake, fruit and coffee were served, after which dane ing was resumed till the "wee small hours" MT and Mrs Ogden and com. mittee spared no pains in making this most enjoyable occasion as every one ex- pressed as they departed for their homes.
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IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CHURCH.

IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CHURCH.
 At the parish meeting, last week, it was voted to raise the sum of $4OO that is short on the organ fund by subscription. Dea Banks and George Merwin were au thorized to canvas the parish. Mrs Bar tram's handsome gift Is to be used for the eight windows in the body of the church and the small ones are to be paid for by the parish.
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A POPULAR OFFICIAL.

The Washington special to The Cour- ant says that Congressman Hill has rec. commended to the president the appoint ment of Bennett c. Atwood for postmas- ter. Mir Atwood has been postmaster here since the Harrison administration and has practically the unanimous sup port of the republican party in Water town. His term of office under the last appointment expired some time ago and there is no reason to suppose that there will be any delay in the appointment for the present term.
 THE WATERFOWL SPRING CATTLE SHOW.
 The Watertown Spring cattle show will be held in the meadow south of the residence of Samuel H. Peck, Thursday, April l. Arrangements are being made to make the show success, the same as it has been heretofore.
 The winter term of the school in the Center district closed, last Friday after noon. After one weeks vacation the different rooms will enter upon their sum- mer term.
 Misses Mary and Maggie Kane attend ed the reception in Bristol, last week, given by the united societies of that place.
 Tax Collector Marggraf has settled up his accounts with the selectmen and Charles T. Hungerford has entered upon his duties of collecting taxes on the list of 1896.
 1 Last Friday afternoon horse belong. l ing to Walter Whitney made things live. l ly on Lightning avenue. Forsome cause or another the horse became frightened and started at lively gait past the old cemetery, crossing the railroad track just before the incoming train. Neal Henry Twiss' wagon shop tree got 1T his way and he proceeded onward minus the wagon. So far we haven't heard o. any other damage.
 l John J. Galley of Bowdoin college viz ited his family here, last week. Charles W. Atwood's new house wa. raised, last week.
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KENT.

SUDDEN DEATH OF ARTHUR W. SMITH.
 The people here were greatly shocked on Sunday afternoon by the news of the sudden death of Arthur W. Smith which occurred at Southern Pines, N. C., where he had gone for his health. Mir and Mrs c. S. Smith, accompanied by Mrs A. B. Leonard, sister of Mrs Smith, arrived here on the evening train, Monday, bringing with them the re- mains of their loved one. The funeral services were held st the late home of the deceased Tuesday afternoon and the burial was in the Congregational ceme- tery. The young man leaves large circle of friends here in Kent who will miss him very much. The pail bearers were, Charles Garvey, William Bull, Louis St John, William Slosson, Lewis Spooner and George Monroe.
 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES. There will be preaching at the Con- gregational church, next Sunday morn ing and evening. The two last Sundays there has been 'sdeacon's meetings" on account of the absence of the pastor.
 READY FOR THE APRIL PILGRIMAGE.
 There will be number of changes here in the village this spring and the people are getting their goods packed ready to move on April 1.
 John Duncan of Macedonia is very low with kidney trouble.
 Rev Howard McDougall. rector of Sl Andrews, returned from New York Wednesday of this week. bringing hil mother with him. Mrs McDougall i, still unable to walk without assistance
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but is very much better than when she left Kent.
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Wheeler, last Wednesday. About 26 were present.
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ALL HELPING JUNGLE BEN" :"

Bennett Sherman. who recently lost 1 everything he had by fire, including 1 about $14 in cash, is getting ready to build. All the neighbors and a number of out-of-town people have materially l helped "Uncle Ben" in his trouble and he is now about $75 better off than he was,a week ago. Those who could not give money gave clothes and other things and Munson Clark is now getting the frame for his new house together.
 MT Seelye of the Connecticut Sunday School Association has organized Sun- day school at Riverside Union church. MT Brewer of Quaker Farms was ap- pointed president, Miss Nettie R. Stev- ems secretary and John W. Sherwood li- brarian.
 Charles E. Gilbert, our enterprising poultryman, has just put in three new "Peep O Day" breeders. He has now 240 chicks whose mother was an oil lamp. MT Gilbert has also p young lambs.
 Miss Lena Sherman, who has been teaching in Suffield, Mass is home spend- ing her vacation.
 John H. Johnson is spending few days in Bridgeport.
 F. J. French spent Saturday in Bridge port.
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Work will be commenced on the new Grange hall, this week. It will be com p,eted about July l. e.-.-..-..s
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ooNGREGATroNAL CHURCH NorEs.
READY FOR THE APRIL PILGRIMAGE.

There will be number of changes here in the village this spring and the people are getting their goods packed ready to move on April 1.
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EDGAR E. HAWLEY.

Now is the time to look through your stock Agricultural Tools and what needed for the coming We prepared to supply you with rsclas Farm and Garden Tools at lowest nrina
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
O. II. BERRY & co.
Main and Tenth streets.

Chiefs military secretary shall receive
his most careful consideration, and that
he will examine into their claims before
the appointment is made.
The incoming Governor Will not, it is
understood. make the appointment until
he has announced his staff, and Will then
take up the matter with his chief Oh
staff and other officers. An effort will be
made to have the new chief of stan ana
judge-advocate Richmond men, so tnat
the Governor may be able to confer with
them at any time.
The salary of the Acknowledgement IS
81 500 per annum, and his office is mere.
The candidates are all good men, ana
either Of them would fill the position very
acceptably.
General Charles ]. Anderson. the pres
ent efficient officer, is a candidate, ana
his qualifications and the record OF MS
office speak volumes in his favor
Colonel Joseph V. Bidgood, the former
commander Of the First Regiment OF In
fantry. and also of the late First Regl-
ment of Cavalry, Is a most formidaDle
opponent to General Anderson. He is
tn .ough soldier, and krows military lire
well. o
Colonel William Male. of Culpeper, who
was a candidate for BrigadieP-Gene'al,
has been spoken of as candidate
though there seems to be a misunder-
standing as to whether the Jhit6ehegl-
ment's commander will announcr MIN
self or not.
No one has heard Of an opponent 10
Mathematician 10. Lane Stern tne
Assistant Inspeotor-GeneraL III is KNOWN
that Major TYLER and the inspecting offi-
Ger are warm, personal friends, and that
the officer is popular with the men of the
service. and 1t is confidently expected
that he will be reappointed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
MIR. LEWIS FUNERAL TO-DAY.
Services to he Held mt the House.
Trfbutes of Reauccf


The funeral of Mr.. Leopold Levy, who
died Monday afternoon, will take place
at o'clock to-day from his late resi-
dence, No. Is east Marshall street Rev.
DIR. Calisch will conduct the services,
and the interment will be made In the
Jewish Cemetery. The following gentle
men will act as pall-bearers:
Actlve-Messrs. James T. Gray. II. M.
Reinhardt, w. Il. Palmer. julius Strauss,
J. 3. Beasley. Israel Stern, Luther b.
Vaughan. and A. Hellstern,
Honorary-Messrs. f. Gerst, Joseph
strause. Charles Well. virginius New
ton, Charles Mitteldorfer, DIR. c. w. p.
Brock, Dr. George Ross, Messrs. Jonas
Marcuse, John Il. Tabb, william Hensel,
James N Boyd, r. Il. Chaffin, J. G.
Smith, Joseph Myers. J. II. Griffith, w.
A. o. Cole. William Lambert. +. r.
Breuer. and, also, representatives from
the Grain and Tobacco Exchanges.
TOBACCO EXCHANGES TRIBUTE.
The Richmond Tobacco Trade held a
special meeting yesterday at the To-
bacco Exchange. and adopted suitable
resolutions in regard TO the death of the
late well-known member of the body.
President James n. Boyd, In calling the
meeting to order, spoke feelingly of the
loss which the Trade and the city gene
rally had sustained in the death Of this
welI-known and useful citizen, and paid
high tribute TO his character On mo-
ton of Captain Maxwell 7. Clarke. a
committee, consisting of Messrs. w. Ben.
Palmer, A. X. Yarbrough, Leon Ia
Straus, L. y. Vaughan. and Captain
Maxwell T. Clarke, was appointed to
prepare resolutions in regard to the
death of their late member. The resolu-
lions dwelt upon the usefulness and high
standing of the deceased, and expressed
the deep regret with which his loss was
mourned.
Mr. Boyd stated that he had been re-
quested by Mrs. Levy to appoint a men,
Der of the Trade as a pall-bearer. and
that he would, therefore, name Lieu
tenant w. Ben. Palmer to act as such.
THE GRAIN EXCHANGE ACTS.
The Grain and Cotton Exchange also
held a meeting at their rooms yesterday
at l1:9O O'Clock, to take proper action in
regard to the death of Mr.. Levy, who
was a member OF that body.
The president in stating the object OF
the meeting, spoke I'm feeling and appro-
pirate remarks of the deceased to whom
he referred as having been one of the
most influential members OF the Ex-
change.
Several members paid tributes to the
memory of the deceased. after which Mr..
T. w. Wood moved that committee Of
three be appointed by the president to
draft suitable resolutions in respect to
the memory of the deceased member,
said committee to report to an adjourned
meeting to be held to-day at I1:9e A. Nj.
The motion was seconded by Mr.. Edward
Alvey, and adopted.
The president appointed Messrs. j. ID.
McIntire, w. Ben Palmer, and S. X.
Gates as the committee.
Mr.. w. Ben Palmer was appointed an
honorary pall-bearer on the part of the
Grain Trade. The meeting then ad-
journed.
The Board of Directors OF the First
National Bank, OF which Mr.. Levy was
a member, also met and passed appro-
pirate resolutions in regard TO the de-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
FORD DIVORCE CASE DISMISSED.
pccree Entered Here Yesterday
Other Court News.

The Ford divorce case has at last been
settled, a decree having been entered In
the Law and Equity Court yesterday
Diminishing the cross-suit from the docket,
and vacating all injunctions against the
Ford property. Matters, legally, between
the parties to the action now stand just
as though no suit had been brought.
In the Law and Equity Court suit was
instituted by c. A. Johnson VS. Mrs. M.
A. Meredith TO recover portable engine,
the value of same being placed at $50.
A divorce was granted in this court 10
Annie b. Powers from her husband, Law
renee w. Powers.
In the Circuit Court, in the case OF
James Halloran VS.. Philip MeiseL Jr.,
verdict was rendered for the defendant.
Judge Wexford has granted charter
IN the Richmond Hardware Company,
which is formed to do a general hard
ware business The capital stock is to
he not less than $4,000 nor more than
900 0o0 The officers for the first year
are: President, William II. Parrish; vice.
president. Nj. H. Isbell; Secretary, w.
II Green: Treasurer, w. II. Parrish;
Manager. Samuel II. Wilkinson. The d.
rectors are the above and A. >. Parrlsh
and Susan II. Parrish.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
IN Samuel NJ Price and Elizabeth Can
non J. L. Sinton and Alice V. Brill, Il.
Mary Davenport and L. Frances Utz'
clifford r. Caperton and Helena I. Lee
troy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
DREYFUS SENSATION.
THE FRENCH MINISTER OF WAR
EXPRESSES HIMSELF.
COUNT ESrERHlzY TO DlLM,
The Former Answers the Descrip-
ton of "weIl-Known onicer"
Against whom Insinuations Are
Made.
Made.

PARIS, November 1.-THE Minister for
War, General Biliot. replying to questions
in the Chamber of Deputies to-day, said
that NJ. Scheurer-Kestner. one Of the vice.
presidents Of the Senate, who has been
agitating for the reopening Of the case
Of Alfred Dreyfus, the former captain
Of artillery now undergoing life imprison-
ment. after having been convicted by
court-martial of selling important mill
tary plans to the agents of foreign gov
eminent. had not considered 1t expedient
to take legal action In the matter, but,
the Minister added, since the Dreyfus
family had brought charges against an
officer, the War Department intended 10
demand of them that they justify their
charges. Continuing, the Minister for
War remarked: CAS- the guardian of the
honor of the army, shall not fail to do
my duty
Count Esterhazy, who, Ii is said. an
swers the description Of "a rich and titled
officer, well known in Paris society" who
had been requested TO resign his conf
mission in the army In consequences OF
the continued leaking Of military secrets
since Captain Dreyfus was deported, has
written a letter to General Billot. with
regard 10 the alleged infamous accusa-
ton" He demands an investigation. and
says that he is ready to reply to all the
charges that may be brought against him.
Count Esterhazy, in an interview, de-
clares he is the victim OF plot. The full
name of the Count is Ferdinand Walsh
Esterhazy. He was formerly a major
in the French infantry. Early this year
he was placed on half-pay, on the ground
of temporary infirmities. He Is connected
with the celebrated Hungarian family OF
Esterhazy He entered the army in 1870
as a Frenchman. At one time he be-
longed to the Foreign Legion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
MIR. ALLEN O. MORRIS DEAD.
This Worthy Gentleman Passes
AWAY nj His Home, on Church Hill.

Mr. Allen o. Morris, for more than
eighteen years the popular and trusted
manager of L. NJ. Boykin's tobacco fac
tory, on the corner of Tenth and Cary
streets, died at the residence OF his bro
ther-in-law, Mr.. w. II. Austin. No. 26ls
east Clay street, last night at 9:25 o'clock.
Mr.. Morris was a sufferer from pulmo-
nary troubles, and though he had been IN
I'll health for some time, had been Sc
riously sick only about ten days. he
was in the eth year Of his age and UNI
married. He was possessed of many
noble qualities, and had those attributes
of mind and heart that made him a
friend well worthy to bear that title, ana
though not widely known, these cnarac-
teristics had endeared him to those with
whom he was associated.
His funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock from Leigh-Street
Baptist church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
rREEDMAN's SAVINGS BANK.
Meeting Last Night of Depositors In
the Interest of Claims.

A meeting of the depositors OF the
Freedman's Savings Bank was held al
the True Reformers' Hall last evening
presided over by Giles b. Jackson, coun-
sci for the deDositors.
For some years the attorney has been
endeavoring TO get an appropriation from
Congress. amounting to N.2Oo,oO0, with
.hicb 10 satisfy the claims OF his clents
on the lnsolyent institution. During the
cleveland Administration he was par
tally successful, bill for this appropria-
tion passing the Senate, though faiiing
In the House. This time he will make
The attempt again, and feels Thoroughly
confident OF success. The legal influence
~ Captain George ID. Wise has also been
engaged. and at the coming session OF
congress the claim will be pressed most
urgently.
me meeting last night was well at
tended. Its express purpose was to band
the depositors together 10 unity and
Strengthen the assault upon the credulity
~ the Lawmakers that their demand is II
inst one. Captain Wise was present. and
exnressed himself as not entertaining a
douht that the bill will go through with
IN CAGE for the simple reason that 1t is
reasonable and Just
a female depositor spoke out while Cap
80, wise was talking OF II, declaring In
10 uncertain tones that she knew they
o,,,d win now that there was Demo
Graf" In IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
PERILs OF THE SEA.
How Five Men of the Schooner Du-
ane Were Sayed-The Captain Lost.

anc Were Sayed-The Captain Lost.
PHILADELPHIA, November l6.-The
closing portion of the voyage OF the
steamer Belgenland, which arrived to-day
from Liverpool, was eventful and inte-
resting to those on board. and to the
watchful eye of the lookout can be
credited the saving Of q number OF lives.
on Sunday morning the water-logged
and sailess schooner Willie l.. Maxwell
was sighted, and she was taken in tow,
to the great relief OF her crew of ten
men, the vessel having become helpless.
On Monday morning a small boat was
sighted, drifting helplessly, with five men
aboard. When the men were taken on
board the steamer II was found that they
were the crew OF an abandoned schooner,
the Theodore Deane Captain James f.
Hodgson, Of the Deane, had been washed
from the small boat and lost. Captain
Hodgson resided az Somerville, Mass,
and leaves a widow, two daughters, and
a son.
The Theodore Deane left South Arnboy
on Friday last for Norfolk with cargo
of coal When off Absecon Light she
lost her mainsail, and on Saturday at
noon, when forty-five miles east-north-
east Of Barnegst, she sprung aleak, a
plank having been torn from her side.
The vessel filled rapidly, and with feet
of water in her hold. the captain, at l:SO
p. NJ, ordered the small boat lowered,
and the crew, six men, all told, left the
ship. An hour later the vessel was seen
to sink.
There was a heavy sea and tremen-
dous gale, and the small boat was kept
to rights with great difficulty. At $50
o'clock the boat was raised almost on
end, and Captain Hodgson was swept
overheard. The oars were also lost, and
those in the boat we're left helpless. The
boat drifted from that time until 3 o'clock
Monday morning, when IL was sighted
by the Belgenland. and the men were
rescued from their periious situation.
The shipw-ecksd men suffered greatly
from cold and hunger. They had with
them In the boat only small quantity
OF biscuit and a gallon jug Of water.
The men rescued were James Butler,
mate. OF fremont Mass; Frank Miller
(colored) cook, OF Providence, r. l., and
Thomas Thompson, Marion Olsen, and
Chrsten Olsen. The rescued men speak
feelngly of the treatment they received
on the Belgenland.
The Theodore Dean was built in 1854 at
Otterville, N. Y, and was owned In Bos-
ton. Her gross tonnage was $40 and her
net tonnage POI.
The schooner Willie l.. Maxwell which
was taken in tow by the Belgenland on
Saturday morning off Nantucket, was
launched only a year ago at Franklin,
Me. She is 175 feet in length. and her
capacity is 261 tons.