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The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05
tained at the homo of s. P. Glover, g Sandy Hook, this week.
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
A STATEMENT FROM J. J, NoRrHRor.

A STATEMENT FROM J. J. NoRTHRoP.
 l I do not wish to use this head for cover to make public attack on brother member of the Board. I am not afraid to make my charges direct if have any. In Mir Wright's labored efforts in THE BEE of the past two weeks he makes direct charges which are misleading and still further crawls to cover in half apology. MT Wright quotes only part of one letter he wrote to me, and that the second one. The public if interest 1 ed can judge him a little better when they know the contents and thoughts expressed in the first one. I wrote MT Wright asking retraction and correc- tion, etc. Here is part of his first reply ''This is matter of public business and my reputation is involved with yours. Please bear that in mind. The bills ought to show the whole truth of the matter and are of right open to public inspection. Newtown bluff will not set tie the matter. I had no reason t0doubt the correctness of the information given me. Are you prepared to have this and some other school business investigated? I have waited a long time hoping that school library business would get set
 tied. l may be forced out of self respect to do something about that. Your per. sonal references I will attend to later, perhaps. Judging from what heard you say myself, and what was told me by reliable men, did not suppose you would take the trouble to deny you had made such charges This shows that MT Wright was not quite so prompt to acknowledge the justice of my demand as he claims in his second letter to THE BEE. If l am not mistaken it was Mir Wright's idea that the school visitors should charge $2,25 per visit, thus allow ing 75c for horse hire, as it WAS the rates in another town where he had lived. 1 Some of the republican members have been known to charge for attendance at teachers meetings, showing their inter est was more for the money received l than for the benefit of the teachers. l did make two charges for teachers certifi l cates but this 1 think the Board might 1 be entitled to, for are they expected to give their services gratis? Mir Wright asks: "If I am prepared to have this and some other school business investigat ed?'' 1 would say I am ready at any time and now he has tried to make pub lie charges, demand of him an iavesti- l gation of any school business that has passed through my hands. This cost of is easily explained. 1t does not claim that the school visitors received even one sixth part of it. I ask MT Wright for public in nvestigation if he thinks there IS any reason for it.-[J. J. Northrop.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

A clothes peddler who gave his name as Price, with an assistant, tried to s'do" the hotel keepers, much to his own dis comfiture. The pair put up at Taylor's hotel, last week Wednesday night, mak- ing arrangements to stay for few days. Thursday morning, after breakfast, they drove of, saying they would return st noon for dinner. They did not come and Constable Tillson was sent to look the pair ID. He found they had worked the same game in Danbury and were also wanted over there. They were found in Norwalk and brought back to Danbury, where they settled up to tune that cost them more than sl00. They will prob ably realize that 1t is cheaper to pay as they go hereafter.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05
PARKER ACADEMY PUPILS AT DICKS Ho-
 TEL,

A jolly crowd from Woodbury, pupils of the Parker Academy, under the chap eronage of Prof Boyd, the popular prin- cipal, and Mrs Boyd, took possession of Dicks hotel on Monday evening. They had supper and a good time generally. This school, under the able leadership of Prof Boyd, Is enjoying good degree of prosperity. The party was made up as follows: Prof and Mrs Edward s Boyd, Miss l.. Edna Curtis, Marie Harris, Fran ces Tomlinson, Allen Boyd, Lucy H. Cor don, Mabelle F. Sanford, Mary L. Cowles, Nora W. Rathbun, Horace Quick, Daisy 8. Stiles, Harry Atwood, Frank Futile, 0. F. Martin, A. Isham, Clarence K. Stiles, Miss A. M. Bradley, Miss L. E. Hitchcock, James L. Linsley, F. k. Gar lick, Eunice E. Huntington, Sarah M. Curtiss.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

The big shoe sale which stated Sat- urday at the store of c. H. Bennett Shoe Co.,, was lively scene all day and evening. Large crowds of knowers of values were out and showed their ap- proval of the genuine bargains in shoes, rubbers, etc., which are to be Lad at this popular store. Ladies' oxfords at 49 cents, ladies' shoes at 75 cents, in. fants shoes at 12 cents, children's shoes at B cents, boys shoes at 70 cents, and mems shoes at 99 cents, are among the many bargains. See large advertise ment for full details, elsewhere.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05
Black Silks.

Last Saturday we put on sale 12 pieces of heavy black brocades in new and attractive designs at 58c a yard. They are half gone already.
 We are now putting out at the same price, 58c a yard; 10 pieces of all-black satin-striped gros grains and pekin-striped satins worth 100. Last Fall we had a similar lot but 1t went in a few days after the advertisement.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

On account of severe illness in the par BEE for Wednesday evening, February F, will be indefinitely postponed.
 The pastor will speak at the prayer meeting next Tuesday evening, February 9, iD his series of talks on the books of the New Testament, on tue First Epistle of Peter.
 Rev MT Barker will continue his infor- mal talk on his Oriental tour at the school house near Bennett's Bridge, Fri day evening of next week, February 12. At that time he will speak of the worlds greatest fortress, Gibraltar, and the an cient Moorish ruin, the Alhambra.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05
FIREMEE WILL NOT DIsBAND.

It has been rumored that the firemen would shortly disband, but at meeting, Monday night, it was decided to continue the organization. A dance will be given in the near future at the Town hall. Sey- eral applications for membership were received, and the outlook for the future for this organization is bright.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05
OFFICERS OF POoTATUCK GRANGE IN
 STALLED.

At the meeting of Pootatuck Grange, Tuesday night, the following officers were installed by Edson N. Hawley of Brookfield Grange:
 M., E. F. Northrop.
 O., H. c. Beers.
 L., Rev o. o. Wright.
 S., E. B. Camp. Chaplain, E. L. Johnson. Treasurer, W. H. Glover. Secretary, l.. A. Botsford. G. K., Ernest Hawley.
 O., Mrs c. E. Beers.
 F., Mrs L. R. Skidmore.
 F.. Mrs A. W. Bassett.
 L. A. s., Miss Helen M. Beers. Those present from Brookfield Grange MT and Mrs Edson N. Hawley and MT and Mrs Edward Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

The Sandy Hook whist club were very dellghtfully entertained at Berkshire by Mr and Mrs Henry c. Curtis on Tuesday evening. Prizes were awarded, the first ladiss trophy being won by Miss Mary Warner, the first gents by H. H. Cartis. me second prizes were won.by Miss Lulu Blackman and Harry Taylor and the ,Shird prisss by Mrs I. F. Blackman and
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Winter is still young. There are weeks of cold weather ahead. Your overcoat will hardly wear the winter out. It's good time to buy new one, because the tailor made up-to-date kiinI can now be had at fully 9 per cent less than regular prices at the reduction sale of Davis $ Savard.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Word has been received from A. F. Clarke at Panama, who is on trip to the Sandwich Islands. He was stopping at the Hotel Gran, pretentious hostelry. He Is enjoying good health.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

A party of about 35 young people of Sandy Hook took sleigh ride to South Britain, Tuesday night, and joined hear tily in social dance taking place in the hall over there.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

That Atlantic A cotton at 12 cents the yard, at Warner, Taylor & Curtis, is selling fast. A fine line of ladies' and children's underwear and a line of ladies' plight dresses fruit of loom cloth s1.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

The young people of St Johns church are arranging to give 8 musical and dra- matie entertainment in Glover's hall, Sandy Hook, on Thursday evening of next week.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05
Great Triumph.

Instant relief and q permanent cure by this remedy, Otto,s Cure tor Lung and Throat dis. lungs with a hacking cough when H. s. Com stock, Warren: D. Burnham. New Preston Woodbnry Drug Co.,, Woodbury; HOtchkiss- vile Cash Store, E. F. Hawley. Newtown, B. Hawley S Co, S1epney, Marshall Beach. Mon- roe, J. M Sullivan, Bedding Ridge, A. B. Bsakeman. Botsford, R I, Sanford, Oxford, K J. Potter. South Britain. sole agents. will furnish you with 8 free sample bottle of this guaranteed reme. dy? It's success is wonderful, as your drug gist will tell you Sample free. Large bot ties soc and 25c.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05
THE FLURY
IN
 CKOCKERY

Isn't half over. In addition to the regular January bargain sale we have been begging away at our annual in- ventory. We have been making full dinner sets from the large lines of stock patterns, and odd pieces that were left over after the sets were filled have been placed on the and 10 cent tables. They consist principally of cups and saucers, plates, nappies, platters of all sizes, sauce boats, as we'll as other use ful articles of crockery, some of the platters are worth soc and 75 cents each.
 The odd pieces in carlsbad and vienna China have made such hit that we print partial list once more, with the new prices that started the big selling.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Best brands of flour at $4 S5 for cash at the store, at Warner, Taylor & Cur tis'. A fine assortment of California dried fruits.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Ladies' handsome dress goods in all wool serges at 3s and 50 cents, and Hen rietta cloth, 90 cent grade, at 75 cents at Warner, Taylor 6 Curtis.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Chicken pox has appeared in Taunton district, the families of Michael Honau and John Elliott being afflicted.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

St Mary's Social ard Literary club are getting together a library for t1eir rooms. If anyone feels disposed u donate some good books they will be gratefully re- ceived.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05
NEwTowN, FRIDAY, FEB. 5.
Local Affairs.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

Nj. Stern of lS5 Main street, Danbury, is holding a sale of muslin underwear at his store, this week. Prices greatly re- duced on these goods as they are also on all jackets in stock.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Recent additions to our population in- clude son on January 22 to MT and Mrs Patrick Lynch of Berkshire, q daughter on January 24 to MT and Mrs Michael Blake of Hanover, son on January 25 to Mir and Mrs Henry Lang and daugh- ter on January to Mir and Mrs Martin Keniry.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

wrappers and drawers, 25c; 3.4 wool soc; mems, 21 and 39c. These are hal price. Same in gloves and mittens, 10, l5 and 29c, at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05
Fancy Dress Goods.

Prise novelties in rich two toned effects, brought from Europe to sell at high prices, $I.75 some of them, now ali to go at 88c a yard. Not much of any one style, but ov- CT a dozen different styles.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05
IN TRINITY PARISH.
THE ANNUAL PARISH RECEPTION.
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THE ANNUAL PARISH RECEPTION.
 The annual parish reception will be held at the Rectory on next Monday evening, February 8. All members of the parish are invited to be present at this social gathering.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Carpenter Charles B. Glover has been doing some joiner work at the stables at Taylor's hotel, making some improve ments.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05
7Ne Hoq0laua D.y Goods Co.
(Formerly the Rowland Stark Col

We are showing new and exclusive designs in Printed Foulard silks, fine French Or gandies, Black Mohair Grena- dimes, French Printed Challies and other light weight fabrics for spring and summer.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Nice new oranges and lemons, 1oc per der; dates, SC pound, figs 1oc, new mixed nuts l0c. York state sweet corn SC, Maine sweet corn 1Oc, choice toma- toes 7c, peas Sc, corn beef I7c, at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Dea Henry Fairchild has been quite poorly for 10 days, but was better at last reports.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

MT and Mrs Henry Kane of Sandy Hook welcomed a new son to their home on Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Remember that every story and inci- dent told by Mrspedon. next Wednesday evening, February 10, will be illustrat- ed by sketch. You'll see the illnstfa- tion and hear the story, too.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Bargains in black underskirts. Where we have less than half dozen of kind We will make 8 drive to close the odds and ends.
 Surah Twill, with one or two corded ruffies, were s3.z5, now sI.9s.
 Sateen, with an or l2-inch taffeta silk ruftle, were s 50. now s1.9S.
 Albert Twill, umbrella ruffie, to go at same price, s1.9S.
 Also quite 8 quantity good skirts, warranted fast black, from 75 cents up. They're wind-up offers of extraordinary good value.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

On Monday morning at o'clock 8 months mind mass was said at St Rose's church for the late lamented Sister Aquin, with Father Crowley of New Milford as celebrant, Father Fox deacon, Father Copious of Danbury sub deacon and Father Kennedy as master of ceremon- ies. Father Lynch of Danbury and Bish- op Tierney of Hartford arrived too late to attend the mass but were entertained at the parochial residence later in the day.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Edward Taylor has been enduring 8 grip cold for a week past, and is getting the best of it.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

The sale of cattle at Leonard's hotel yards On Thursday brought out quite g gathering of farmers from this anl sur rounding towns. Eight yoke of cattle and some cows were sold, bringing very fair prices.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Dr Richardson has been nursing an at. tack of neuralgia; for himself, this time,
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05
S2.5O Books at goo.

Bound in rich dresses to sell for 2.5o. Our syndicate bought the whole lot so that we can say zoe a volume. Some in cretonne and green buckram, some in padded seal. These titles:
 Lorna Doone, Blackmore.
 Bitter Sweet, Holland.
 House of Seven Gables, Hawthorne. Hypathia. Kingsley.
 John Halif X, Gentleman.
 Sketch Book, Irving.
 Romoia, Eliot.
 Uncle Toms Cabin, Stowe.
 Light of Al sia. Arnold.
 Ben Hur Wallace.
 Emerson's Essays.
 Another book bargain-a big one. "The Illustrator" with 8o4 illustrations in half tone and wood cut, by 1o4 diff ferent artists. Made for 200 and worth it-25c each.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Ayers cherry pectorai is known by it's works. The experience of half cen- .tury proves that no other preparation of the kind stops coughing and allays IT, ritation of the throat and bronchial tubes so promptly and effactually as this.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

John Vain is on the sick list, not able to report at his usual place of business
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

E. F. Hawley is offering some great bargains in dry goods, during inventory.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Children's Toque's nice 50c ones for 39 cents; all the popular colors and com they're crazy to have.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Among the star offerings of course are the s25 % to s35.OO dinner sets for s15.G0; and sl5 co and s2O co dinner sets for $500 and s1O.OO-Handsomely dec orated.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Miss c. Belle Bloom of Brooklyn is passing few days at Dicks hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Cash reduction sale. His new advertise ment, this week, tells something about 1t but the half has not been told.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05
Birdsey Sniffen. The club meets next Monday evening with MT and Mrs H. H.
ST ROSES CHURCH.
Curtiss.

1 GRATIFYING REPORTS FOR THE YEAR.
 Father Fox read his annual report at the last mass, Sunday, January 24. He thanked the people cordially for their cooperation with him for the past year and he seemed especially pleased with the pew rent and otfertory collections which were $2,3030S. They were collectively larger last year than they have been any year since the formation of the parish, and it was largely due to the fact that he insisted on those that didn't hire pews to pay at the door, and he said he intended to be even more strict this year. The total revenue was $4,363 7s, which considering the dull times and .the fact of not having had fair, made good showing. Tax ing into consideration the large dis bursements of last year such as plumb ing for schools, convent and parochial residence, Sisters salary, interest, etc, the debt was reduced about $300. The report showed clearly that the people are in harmony with their Pastor in his efforts for religion and education.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

Here's a bunch of bargains, Heavy
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

pr Lewis of Brooklyn has been enter
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

HOODS sarsaparilla has over and over again proved by it's cures, when all other preparations failed, that t is the One True BLOOD Purifier.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

zhe HoaOIand Dzy Goods Co.
 Rrzaggbork, Comw.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05
ALIENS LAUNDRY

hIIIIIN D Ih U NIgN T
 Laundry called for and delivered free. Shirts 100, Wash Shirts, Sc, Collars. Pc each, Cuffs, Pc each Send postal card. ALESS ALLEN, Sandy Hook. Conn.
 IsOR sALE-Nine Thoroughbred Chester I White Pigs, eight weeks old. WILLIAM RYAN. Botsford.
 ITO RENT-A Farm in Lower Merryall. l known as the Merwin Farm. containing I27 acres of land. two dwelling houses, barns and oat buildings. Suitable for dairying and tobacco. J. LEROY BUCK, New Milford, Ct. TOR SALE-A new milch COW. Inquire of y OWEN BURNS, near Newtown Depot. Newtown, Conn.
 I OST-Dn January II, between E. Middle L brooks and Daniels Farms, leather pocket book containing SIT. A reward of $5 will be given tor it's return to K. MIDDLE BROOK, Long Hill, Conn.
 LOR SALE Two Fine Yearling Bulls. H. w. II EDWARDS, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

E0R SALE-Three Farms, one l65 acres, one U 123 acres, one 100 acres. All fitted TOT the milk business near New Milford. M. " HILL New Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

NOR SERVICE-A two-year old thorough bred Jersey bull. Terms, cash at time of service, $I. Any one wishing to improve their butter cows will do well to call at my place in Huntingtown. JOHN FRANK. Also a bob cali tor sale.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

IIOR SALE OR TO RENT Farm of Il0 acres U with stock and tools. Good house and barn and all conyeniences Situated on Church Hill, two miles from Washington De pot Payments on easy terms. ". H. SPAUL DING. Washington Depot, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-02-05

IrOR SALE-Ch-ap tor cash. Two poultry t buildings almost new and in flrst-class or der. one of the buildings has been successful ly used as breeder house Apply at once. No reasonable offer refused. Address F. 8. ANDREWS Newtown, Conn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-07
WISE WORDS,

Caution is often wasted, but it is q
very good risk to take.
The smallest children are nearest
heaven, as the smallest planets are
nearest the sun.
Neatness, when moderate, is vir.
tue; but when carried to an extreme
it narrows the mind.
Those who are formed to win genera,
admiration are seldom calculated tc
bestow individual happiness.
It takes less time to amass fortune
than to become heavenly minded. 1t
is the work of a long life to become a
good man.
Hast thou considered how the be-
ginning of all thought worthy the
name is love; and the wise head never
yet was, without first tho generous
heart?
Envy is the most inexcusable of all
passions. Every other sin has some
pleasure annexed to it, or will admit
of au excuse; envy alone wants both.
Other sins last but for while; the ap-
petite may be satisfied; anger RENTS
hadred has an end; but envy never
ceases.
As long as injustice continues in the
world, SO long will there be place
for anger and a mission for it to per.
form. But, like fire, while it makes n
very good servant, it makes very bad
master. Uncontrolled, the one will
destroys city; the other will ruin char
acter and happiness.
Compliments are the poetical touches
which redeem the monotony of prosaic
existence. In the intercourse o.
sympathetic and well-bred people they
have natural place; and it is as pleas
ant to recognize by word or look thu
graces and charms of our friends as
it is to enjoy and profit by them.
All that men do now or propose do
ing in the future by law or by custom
is and will be of no avail to cure socia
diseases, until and unless men of al
degrees find their souls. That gov
ernment or law, unless created and in
spired by true religious principles, will
never bring wisdom or contentment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-07
A New Reservoir,

In Pawtucket, r. l., reservoir has
just been constructed, which, accord
cording to casual observation, has been
made to stay. 1t has depth OF
twelve feet, top diameter Of ninety
seven feet and q bottom diameter of
ninety-five feet. The concrete walls
are four feet thick at the bottom and
two feet thick at the top, with an out
side batter of an inch to the foot Ex-
tending all around the outside of the
walls and imbedded in the concrete
are wrought iron rings. There are
four of these rings, about seven
eighths of an inch in diameter. The
upper one is one foot from the top Of
the wall; the others are each one foot
lower than the last The entire sides
and bottom are ofone continuous mass
of concrete, the whole being laid out
without joint or seam and of the most
approved material. The concrete is
made of one part Portland cement,
three parts sand and six parts gravel.
ANY person at all familiar with the use
of such material need scarcely be told
that this is an exceptionally strong
construction, and one that, barring ac-
cident, will make the reservoir practi-
cally safe for many years to come.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-07
Japanese Vessel a Monster.

The new Japanese battleship, the
first keel plate of which was laid at
Black wall, will be a magnificent ves-
sci. In size she will excel any ship
of the British navy, her displacement,
with coal on board, being no less than
Is, 500 tons. The armament is COM
mensurate with her size. Her armor
belt and side protection will be of
Harveyed nickel steel, and tapers from
nine inches to four inches at the ends.
The two barbettes are to be circular in
form, and protected with fourteen
inches of armor. The armament will
consist of four twelve-inch breech-
loading guns. fourteen six-inch quick
firers in armored easements, twenty
twelve-pounder quick-tirers, eight
forty-seveu nj. IN. machine guns, and
four smaller guns OIL the bridge. Ger
tainly most formidable ship. Her
speed is to he nineteen knots.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-07
A Boys Curiosity.

James Mosher, aged fourteen, en-
ployed by Tailor Sullivan, of Meriden,
Conn. walked out on roof. Seeing
n box on an electric wire pole, he pro-
cured ladder and went up to exam
inc the contrivance. He took hold Of
a wire loaded with 1000 volts and was
about to grasp it with his left hand,
when he felt Q burn on the wrist Of
that hand and found that he could not
release his hold with his right.
He was drawn upward so that he
lost his footing, and his weight broke
his hold. He fell ten feet. Mr.. Sui
Ivan hearing his fall hurried to him.
The right hand was burned to the bone
and the left wrist badly scorched.