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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
THE CHIEF IN PRISON

City of Mexico, Sept. 20.-Edurado
VelasQuez, chief of police; Lieut. On.
brera, assistant chief of detectives. and
commandment Mauro Sanchez have been
imprisoned and placed in solitary confine.
ment by order of the fifth criminal Judge.
to whom has also been turned over
twenty. one prisoners. .arrested for enter
ing the municipal building on the night
OF the recent lynching. Public opinion
is behind the government, and the inves-
tigation will be pushed rapidly. The
officials arrested were accompanied 70 the
prison by the new chief of police, who
take" charge of his department. in stir
ring times.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21

Denver, COL, Sept. POI. L. Malcolm.
an attorney of this city, has heard from
grub stake in Dawson CITY.
tie "staked' Michael Gideon to 5000
tnree years ago to prospect in the vicinity
OF Cook S inlet, where at the time it was
reported there was an opportunity for a
miner. Mr.. Malcolm did not hear from
Gideon for year. Then there car1e a
story OF distress and hard luck.
Gideon had gone to Alaska and return
Ell win the report thar there was no op-
port"nlty for poor man there. He
wrote that he was BROKE" and inouired
ii Malcolm would not advance him
another $500 for u trip to Bolivia. Mall
COIN was so Disguised that he did moi,
answer the letter.
That was the last heard of Gideon until
letter from him reached Malcolm n few
days ago. The letter informed Malcolm
that there are two million dollars await
ing nm III mines and gold dust at Daw
son. Gideon said he had claims and gold
nuggets worth four millions, and that he
was going to abide by the terms of the
original contract as soon as n system of
exchange was established. He also said
he would remit 5000 as an evidence of
good faith. Malcolm says the letter
bears nll the marks of genuineness, hay-
ing been posted in Dawson August 6, and
that he believes Gideon had made n for
tune.
Gideon is thirty. five years old, and for
some years was foreman OF the Spring
dale mine, in Boulder county, Col. He
Is SIN feet two inches tall and weighs two
hundred pounds.
knowing Gideon, Malcolm says he does
not hesitate I" trust HIM fully The for
mer's letter concludes:
II have been offered $500, 900 for ne of
my Claims 1t is the best in the Klon-
dixie. | have taken out what we think
go, 600 in one day, mostly nuggets.
Your $500 did it, and your half is safe az
If you were here yourself.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21

BECKLEHEIMER ESCAPES.
Walks Out of the Christiansburg
Jail and is Now Free.

Christiansburg, Sept 20.-(Special. y
Last night Hines Beckleheimer and Luz
ther Walden, both young white men, ar d
GarneId Taylor, young negro, succeeded
In breaking out their cages and then the
brick walls OF the Jail and made their es-
cape. Hines Beckleheimer had been con-
victed of murder and sentenced to eigh-
teen years in the penitent'ary, having
been convicted of the murder of Milton
Coleman. He committed the murder On
June ~ ana was tried at the July term
Oh the county court, but had obtained IL
suspension of the execution of the judg-
ment for sixty days that he might apply
for IN appeal. The sixty days had al
most expired and the appeal had not yet
been granted when he made his escape.
Walden was serving out Il term of i'm
prisonment, having been convicted of
housebreaking, and the negro, Garfield
Taylor. was awaitIL e indictment on the
charge of rape.
The authorities here are much puzzled
over the affair. They are at loss to
know how the tools were conveyed into
the Jail with which the cages were bro
ken, and it is generally believed that
some unt nown party aided n the escape
of the prisoners.
The jailer, S. l.. Boone, at once offered
n reward OF 800 for the arrest and detec-
tlon of Beckleheimer and rewards will
also be offered for the arrest of Widen
and Taylor.
Beckleheimer is auout 81 years old, of
dark complexion, black hair, cut very
short, ann black eyes, about five feet
eight inches high and weighs about Oh
pounds. IL is supposed that he will make
his way on foot across Peters Mountain
to west Virginia, IA he has relatives aud
friends in Raleigh county, in that State,
and bad only been hack from West Vir-
ginia just three days when he murdered
Coleman.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
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GARCIA MADE CHIEF.
He .will Command the Cuban Army.

He rWiIl Command the Cuban Army.
Gomez will be Minister of War
Havana. via Key West, Sept. 2O.-The
news OF the election of DR.. DOMINGO
Mendez- Capote AS Cuban's new president
is confirmed. In addition it Is announced
that BHrtolome Masso was reelected as
vice president, Salvador Cisne-os presi
dent of congress, General Maxine Gomez
minister Of wsr and General Calixto Gar
cia commander in-chief
Garcia's election MS commander-in-
chief was brought about by the desire to
have Cuban at the head of the army, but
as minister of war Gomez will. continue
to practically direct operations.
General Gomez has issued orders to his
army not to engage in battle with the
Spaniards. General Quintin Banderas
did not obey the order and may be court
martaled
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
MARTIN TO TAKE THE STUMP
The Virginia Senator Wants to Ge,
Nearer to the People


Nearer to the People.
Washington, Sept. Ex-senator Mar
TIN left here this afternoon for Front
Royal, Va, where he will open the cam
paiRn for the Democrats to-mo1 row after
noon. The Senator has deterned to take
an active part.in the campaign because of
the fight against him in the Roanoke con.
vention and will en- leavor to strengthen
himself with the people of the State pre-
paratory ITO his own capaign for re cleo
ton twu years hence.
Represe ntetive Hay, who mpanied
Senator Martin, said:
II believe Senator Martin'is the strong
est man politically in Virginia except Sen
ator Daniel. Those who oppose him over
estimate their strength when they as
sumo that all the Democrats in Virginia
who favor the primar? system of select
ing Senatorial candidates are with them
IN opposition to Senator Martin's re-
election. great many of Senator Mar
tln's friends favor the primary plan, and
have not the slightest doubt that were
it adopted Senator Martin would win
easily. think the opposition to the Sen
ator centres in the first district and is not
strong outside"
There is general belief among the
Democratic politicians in Virginia that
the anti Martin silver Democrats will
endeavor TO unite thei- forces with those
who were adherents of Gen. Fitzhugh
lee in the last Senatorial conteat and will
urge the General to again become n can
dihate for thS Senate Prior to his an
pointment as consul general mt Havana,
General-Le was looked upon as the
leader of the sound money wing of the
Virginia Democracy. He had, however,
taken no part in the fight over the money
question, and it is thought would be
more acceptable to silver men as q candi
date against Senator Martin than almost
any other man that could be named if
the silver question is either eliminated
from politics or is made subordinate TO
the tariff issue during the next two wears.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
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MIR. BARR'S SECOND CALL.

Norfolk, Sept. 20.-The vestry of Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church has decided
to extend n call to the Rev wa Barr,
rector Of St. Pauls Protestant Episcopal
Church. in Suffolk, and also decided that
his salary should be $500 per aumum.
The call is to fill the vacancy accustomed
by the death of Rev. DR.. Otto S. Barten
last June. Mr.. Barr has, therefore, two
calls under consideration, one extended
by Monumental Church, Richmond, and
the other as above stated
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
MAHER TO FIGHT sHA RKEY

The Irish Pugilist Declares Contest VIII
Soon Ensue.
Philadelphia, Sept 2O.-Peter Maher,
who Is in this..city with his bride, was seen
tonight by reporter in reference to the
report that his match with Sharkey was
oil. The big lrish fighter said that the
story was n fake and that the match
would certainly take place shortly.
In fact, he said, his manager is expect
Ell to meet representative Of the sailor
In this city to morrow to arrange all the
details of the mattel.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
FOR THE KLONDIKE.

Washington, Sept. 20.--Gen. Alper.
secretary of war, had conference to day
with the President In regard to the latest
plan of the secretary to get provisions
and relief expeditions into the Klondike
region. Secretary Alger is confident
that relief eNpedi tions can be sent
through snfely.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
ASSIGNMENT In ASHLAND.

Ashland. Va, Sept. 20-Mr. j. Marion
Lenke, doing general merchandise bus
mess, made II deed of assignment Satur-
day, conveying all of his property of
every kind to S. j. boswell, trustee. The
deed only preferred debt due to one of
the Richmond banks and two other
small creditors the preferences altogether
amounting to only about 5000. All other
creditors are to share ratably. No sched-
ule has yet heen made, consequently the
assets and liabilities cannot now be
stated
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
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WOULD NOT SURRENDER.
Put Out the Lights and Opened Fire on
the Marshal's Posse.

Savannah. Ga, Sept. 20-The marshal
of Pelham discovered a crowd of negroes
gambling last night, and surrounded the
house. a posse was summoned for their
arrest
T.: On demanding that they surrender they
put out the light and fired upon the
posse, which was returned, with the re-
suit that five were shot, but not seriously
wounded. The marshal had four holes
through his clothes, one deputy had his
nat band cut, five men were captured and
jailed, and four escaped.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
QUARTER MILLION FOR patent

AN Englishman Purchases Foreign
Rights for Valuable Mining Inventions.
Denver, Sept. 20.-.Frank Gardner, n
capitalist of London, England, has Just
bought In this citv.the patents for all the
world. outside the United States. for the
manufacture and sale of the Whitley ore
concentrating table, paying therefor
$500, 600 cash.
Mr.. Gardner is largely interested in
mining in South Africa and Australia.
and anticipates making heavy invest
ments in mines in Colorado and Cali
fornia.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
HE GETS NOTORIETY

Washington, Sept. 90 Mrs. Mckinley
to day received from a. G. Ande1s son. an
aged Swede, residing ut Moberly, Mo,
three pine hay rakes, OF unique design.
Extracts from speeches of the President
on protection and the rights Of the work
ingmen are burned in the woodwork of
two of the rakes, while on the other rake
is pleasant message to Mrs. Mckinley.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
HoNoRs FOR LITTLE DUKE.
The Prince of Wales Offers Himself as
Sponsor

sponsor.
London. Sept. 20.-The Duke of Marl-
borough has been overwhelmed with CON
CALCULATIONS on the birth of son and
heir. One of the first messages received
this morning was from the Prince and
Princess OF Wales, who asked to be in
formed how the Duchess and infant were
getting on.
The Prince of Wales has signiied his
willingness co stand sponsor to tae child,
intimatlng, however, that il any prior or
family arrangement has been made in
that connection his proposal was not to
be considered.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
sandy T.. Figgnt Il 90.
COUNTI RFEITERS CAIGu'

Washington, Sept. 90 Treasury
Department was to-day advised by secret
service detectives of the following ar
rests: William Kulp, OF Marshall, Mich.
charged with making and having in his
possession moulds for counterfeiting and
also counterfeit coin. Ross Bierley, OF
Stapleton, Iowa, for passing raised bills
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
GOMEZ Is ACTIVE

Washington, Sept. 2O.-Gen. Maxine
Gomez, the Cuban minister OF war, has
an agent.in this city for the purpose Of
getting photographic outfit, to be used
for signalling between the divisions of
his army and also to notify insurgent en-
petitions from the United States when
and where to land on the Cuban coast.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
DEATH IN LEXINGTON

Lexington, Sept 20.-James a. Moore,
n member of the Lexington bar and clerk
of the town council, died suddenly this
afternoon of heart failure. He was ut
the old Cavern House, and. feeling I'M
well, retired about o'clock &c room
to rest. An attendant went to his room
about 2:30 O'Clock. and found him dead
Deceased was about AZ years old
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
PEACE IN URUGUAY.

Montevideo, Uruguay, Sept. 20-The
treaty of peace between the government
and the insurgents was signed to day.
Congress has unanimously approved the
peace conditions aud there is general en-
thusiasm over the result
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
a NINE ON FIRE.

birmingham, Ala, Sept. co. Fire
started to-day in No. 2 mine at Belle
Ellen, forty miles from here. About fifty
men were in the mine at the time. 1t is
said that most of tho miners escaped,
though several are known to be still en-
tomhed and will probably lose their lives
The origin OF the fire is unknown.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
THE HOPE RETURNING.

Halifax, n. s.. Sept. 2C.-Licut.
Peary's steamer Hope is reported to be
coming into Sydney. The vessel has
been to the northern part of Greenland
to construct stations for later expedi-
ton toward the North Pole.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
A STEINwAY PIANO BARGAIN

a fine Steinway Plano, full size. seven
octayes, renewed action, new hammers,
repolished case, in perfect order and fully
warranted five years, for $a75, on easy
payments without interest. at Hobbie
Piano Co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
ITALIANS CAUSE TkOUBLE.

Boston, Sept. 90 Trouble occurred TO
day among the Italian employees of the
Oxford railroad, in which a deputy sheriff
and four Italians were shot and seriously
w0unde". The trouble was caused by
the failure of the company. to pay the In
horers, who now held two officials OF the
road as security.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
GULDENsUPPE'S DEATH MASK
New York Coroner Believes He Has
Found More Important Evidence.

Found More Important Evidence.
New York, Sept. 20-Coroner Haslem.
OF Newtown, in Queens county, has in
ms possession plaster cast which he be-
ieves may be the death mask of William
Gulnensuppe. 1t was found last night
IN swamp few hundred yards from
the cottage in which it is alleged that
Guldensuppe was murdered. The cast il
OF plaster Of paris, land the fragments, it
is stated, show the outlines of Il human
face
:, Tonight a number of men under the
ulrectlon or Coroner Haslem began a.
search of the pond with the intention IF
possible, of. finding other parts of The
cast, or the head itself.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
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a MARLBOROUGH HEIR.

Loudon, Sept. 20-The Duchess of
Marlborough. formerly Miss Consuelo
Vanderbilt. gave birth to son at
O'Clock yesterday morning at Spencer
House, the ducal London residence,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
BIG STROKE
OF LUCK.
MI Malcolm Told by Letter That
He is 100000 Richer.

PROCEEDS OF A "GRUB.STAKEn
HE GAVE MICHAEL GIDEON s9po
THREE YEARS AGo-TBEN CAME
A PERIOD OF ADVERSELY, BUT
GIDEON DRIFTED TO THE KLoN-
Dixie AND NOW MALCOLM RE-
CEIVES a LETTER WHICH READS
LIKE A FAIRY TALE.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21

just drop in ut III south Jefferson street
"nh give Armcs your, order for conl, coke
nnd wood. You will nlwnys get the best.
'Phonc III.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
WEYLER
WILL remain.
spanish Government Declines TO
Accept His Resignation.

INSURGENTS NEARING HAVANA.
MANAUGUA, THREE MILES
FROM THE CAPITAL, RAIDED
AND THE SPANISH GARRISON
ROUTED-WAR RAGING FIERCE
LY IN MATANZAS PROVINCE.
SEVERAL CUBAN VICTORIES.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21

You cannot do better thun leave your or
"er win 4. vi. Armcs, III south jefferson
street, for coal, coke and wood, ,Phonc III
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
III WITH TYPHOID FEVER

Wytheville. Va, Sept. 90. Cadet Cioyd
KEN, son OF Lieutenant Governor Kent,
is quite i'll Of typhoid fever at thu Vir-
ginia Military Institute.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
A WeII-Fitting
C,,;k

Is WHAT YOU PAY FOR. ONE
THAT DOESN'T FIT Is MONEY
THROWN AWAY. If YOU'RE
LOOKING FOR FASHIONABLE
FABRICS STYLIsIILY MADE, THEN
VISIT OUR TAILORING DEPART
MENT. IT'S SOMETHING WE'RE
PROUD OF. SUITS SEQ AND UP.
ID. NJ. TAYLOR.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21

G. VI. Armcs, III south Jefferson street, IL,
the place Ia get nice, Glenn conI. ,Phone
III.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
THE Wealth

Forecast for Virginia; Fair; cooler;
"st; northwest winds
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
" BARGAINS IF


One slightly used upright
piano, full size, good as new;
sold one year ago for $3.50;
now 1925 on easy payments
One good second hand Knabe
Square Piano, S5O.OO-easy
payments.
Good, slightly-used organ,
1915. easy payments.
Call while we have these bar
gains. 1t will pay you.
j. E. ROGERS e. CO,
No II S. Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21

NEWS STAND. Jacks, 40 1-2 Salem
avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
DEMOCRATIC
CAMP AICN.
1t Will be Opened in Richmond on
the 23d Instant.

ALL THE NOMINEES TO SPEAK ON
THAT OCCASION-THEQ QUESTION
OF ELECTION REFORMS is AN
ISSUE-NO DEFINITE PLAN YET
INVOLVED - DIR. WINSTON'S
SUGGESTION-LEA REPUB-
LICANS OUTSIDE OF THE STATE
ARE INTERESTED.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05
The Travellers Guide. NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AED.HA EFFORT
 RAILROAD.
RERKsHIRE DIVISION,

NEW HAVEN-North. 35 a. m., LOO D. n. South.l0.55 a. In., 745 D. m. SHELTON-North, l0L3 a. m., { -24 D. m. South, sTkVENsOS-North, lOI6 a. m., 4S6 p. m. South, I0.l6 a m., 706 pm. MONROE-North. tlO.24 a. m. i4A p. ID. South, tl0.lo a. m-, t7.U0 D. m. BOTSFORD-NorLh, 7.36, IO-S5 6. u. I2.05, AT, 6.55 p. ID. Sunday, sI0 &. n. South, I0.05 8. m, 6.55 p. n.
 NEwTOwN-North.7 IA, 1O.4S &. m., 22O, 4s5 s'eS P; ;- m, s- sunday. SIS 2; m south, Sunday, SIS p. n.
 aAwLETYL1E-North. 7-52, Io-5s a. m., I2.40, 5.O4l I'll p. m. Sunday, s.27 a. South, 6.5I, S.Ss S.4s, Ills a. m, 4ls 6.OO 6-S9 p. m. Sunday, 5-5! p. m: BRooKFIELD yUNCTIoN-North, s.OSr HOT a. m. South, 6.42, s-30, $40, ll.lO 6. Ml., 5-S0, 40 6-30 p. m. sunday 5.43 D. m. BROOkElELD-NOrth,S SOS HIS a. m-, I.2d, 5.55, 72o p. m- Sunday. s.4l. South, 6S7,s.2f, n.02 a. m., 5-ll, o.=2 P. n- sunday, 5-SI P. n LANESYILLE and STILL RIVER-Sorth, SIS 5.O2, SIP p. m. Sunday, north. fs.47 B. m-. south, t5.2b p. n.
 NEW MILFORD-North, s,22, Il -26 &. m., 2.O5, 5-3S, 5-4S, 7.4O D. SuDday,S-55 B. South. 6.25, o05, 9.25, IO.tS a. m., 5-52, 45O, sos p. Sunday, 5.2U.
 MEKW KWINSVILLE-North. s-S5, u-Ss 8. m., 2-ss GOT p. ID. sunday ,9OJ am. south, lO-S5 am, 4.26 5.4J p. sunday, 4-5I p. ID. KENT-NorLh, S.4J, II AS D. Ln-, 3-21, SEQ ?. ID sunday ,ss24 a. south, lU-33 6. In-, S-27, 406, 5-So p. m. Sunday 4 4-57 P. m. CORNWALL BRlDGE-North, sos A. m., 2.o2, &. m., 3.l5, 3.4S, 5.25 p. m. Sunday ,4l4 p. n. VEST CORNWALL-North, 9.l4 &. m., l2. l2, 4.42, GAS p. m- sunday ,9.41 a. m. South, l0-l3 8. m, 3.O7, S.26, 5.I5 D. ID. SundRy,4.0I p. ID.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05
CAREER OF EDEBoRAH SAMPSON.
| WHO SERVED IN THE REyOLUTI ONARY 1 ARMY-A TIMELY SKETCH.

WHO SERVED IN THE REvoLUTI oNARY
 ARMY-A TIMELY SKETCH.
 Deborah Sampson, known to fame as the only woman who served in the Rev. olutionary army, always has been an attractive figure in the history of that period. It is interesting to read of that brave character, but much more so to hear an account of her life from the lips of one of her direct descendants. This was recently given at meeting of the .Charlestown Daughters of the American Revolution by Mrs Susie A. Jackson of Boston. She related facts compiled from Deborah Sampson's own statements to one of her kin and the records of the United States pension office, all of which are unmistakably family of 14 children and was directly descended from Gov William Bradford. She was born December r, 1760. She had no early advantages, but by study ! was able to teach school in Middle boro. She went to the house of MT Leonard theie and possessed herself of clothing and prepared to enlist with g l privateer, but abandoned her design or learning of the captains cruelty. Al Bellingham she enlisted as CoDtinen' tal soldier from the town of Uxbridge under the name of Robert Shurtliffe Near the end of April, 1781, she wal mustered into service in Worcester and marched with other recruits to Wes l Point.
 l She was placed in Capt Webb's com pany of light infantry. Col Shepardt regiment and Gen Patterson's brigade
 During the engagement that followed
 she suffered less from fear that iron
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

before inauguration and were also in Bal.
 timore locking over the ground. They
 stayed at our hotel and was with them
 much of the time. The carriage in which
 Lincoln rode on inauguration day was covered by detectives, and there is no doubt but that his body guard were heav- fly armed. One historian says that rlfie-
 men were stationed on the roofs of the principal buildings on that day; this, too, is largely true and there was good reason for it. Just after inauguration 8 number of the loyal people who had come to Washington organized what was known as the Cassius M. Clay battalion for the protection of the White House and the new president. Col Clay was strong Union man and possessed of considerable reputation for personal bravery. He was afterward appointed minister to Russia and Is now living in Kentucky in retirement. The roster of this battalion contained many names of men who have since reached eminence. It served to tide over the period between the inauguration and the arrival of the regiments from Massachusetts and New York in response to Lincoln's call for troops. But until the 9th Massachusetts and 7th New York arrived here northern men could hardly breathe easily.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05
STAMFORD.

VILLAGE AND PERSONAL JOTTINGs.
 The social w''ch was expected to be held in the Congregational lecture room, last week, was postponed for unavoidable reasons, until this week.
 Miss Sheldon has been suffering from an attack of neuralgia, which has pre- vented a prompt delivery of the photo graphic frames which she has been taking orders Or.
 The cellar of G. H. Beard's new house is completed and ready for the carpen- ters.
 The ladies of Evening Star lodge met with Mrs 0. NJ. Mills, one afternaon and evening last week, to assist in an old fashioned quilting bee. The attendance at the meetings in the Methodist church, under the direction of Misses Frost and Simpson, continued to be large until the close of their labors. They have departed for Long Island.
 A delegation from Evening Star lodge, D. of R., attended a session of Charity lodge of Bridgeport, last week.
 Mrs Elliott ". Peck of Bridgeport entertained the teachers of the s. H. S. at her home in that city, recently.
 Contractor Edward Roberts is filling in the unsightly swamp, back of the Main street stores. When completed the job will be benefit to that locality, both in appeaance and health.
 The regular monthly business meet ing of the Young Peoples society of tht Methodist church was held Saturday eyening, at the residence of Walter s Curtis on Long Brook avenue. l Charles Bebee will continue the grocery business formerly conducted by M Hine, at the lower dock. I The Grange conferred the third ant fourth degree at it's last meeting. A in' collation. made grand finale to an un common good time.
 The hearing on the approaches t Washington Bridge, which was to hay been held last week before committe' of the legislature, was postponed unti March Il.
 Mrs J. H. Blakeman was called [ Monroe, one day last week, Eto atten' the funeral of a member of her family. \ Ex-SeIectman Henry Mest hen hel