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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-09-09

The total number buried there is 1912
greatly at different periods, the relations
between those reported sick and we'll, as
far as those statistics extend, can best
be determined by comparison of the
statistics of each month. The table be-
low presents the mean strength, the
total diseases and deaths, and the total
cases and deaths of the most fatal dis
eases.
During this period of six months no
less than 565 deaths are recorded under
the head of morbi vanie. In other
words, those men died without having
received sufficient medical attention for
the determination of even the name of
the disease causing death. During the
month of August 90 cases and % deaths
are recorded as due to marasmus.
Surely this large number Of deaths must
have been due to some other morbid
state than slow wasting. If they were
due to improper and insufficient food,
they should have been classed accord
ingly, and if to diarrhea or dysentery or
scurvy, the classification should in like
manner have been explicit. We OBJ
serve a progressive increase of the rate
of mortality, from 81 per cent. in
March TO 900 per cent. of mean
strength, sick and well, in August.
The ratio Of mortality continued to in
crease during September, for notwith-
standing the removal of one-half of the
entire number of prisoners during the
early portion Of the month, 1,767 deaths
are registered from Sept. to q, and
the largest number of deaths upon any
one day occurred during this month, on
the 16; viz, 1l9.
The entire number of Federal pris-
oners confined at Andersonville was
about 40,6ll, and during the period Of
near seven months, from Feb. "a to
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-09-09

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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-09-09

Sweeping Towards Freedom-A Succu-
lent Dish-Two Queer-looking HUI
man Beings-A Sight of the Old Flag.
A BOUT THIS TINE WE DIS
"a covered cabin some distance
4 "A from the shore, and, to have a
plausible excuse, | took an old
pipe Mark had, and filled it with few
crumbs of tobacco, which l fshed from
my old coat-linings, and then, taking a
piece of rotten wood which would retain
fire, l left Mark with the boat and
walked over to the house to get light
for my pipe. The occupants of the
cabin proved to be an old Scotchman
and his wife. He was very inquisitive,
and asked more questions than | cared
to answer. But l managed to evade
suspicion, and at the same time gained
considerable information. learned that
we were about five miles above Apa-
lachcola, and that the Federal block
aiding squadron was stationed at the
mouth of the bay, Is miles below the
city. | hurried back to the boat, and
found Mark rejoicing over little arm
full of sweet potatoes he had stolen from
a negro's canoe which he had discovered
in my absence.
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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-09-09
CHAPTER XVI.

Sweeping Towards Freedom-A Succu-
lent Dish-'rwo Queer-looking HUI
man Beings-A SIGHT Of the Old FIag.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17
Fairfield County News.
MONROE.

THE SINCLAIR-WHEELER WEDDING.
The most interesting feature of recent
weeks has been the marriage of Robert
Sinclair TO Miss Edith Florence, eldest
daughter of Albert Wheeler. Esq, which
took place on Wednesday, September 1,
at p. M, at the home of the bride, Rev
A. r. Lutz performing the ceremony.
The house was beautifully decorated
with the flowers of the season. About
100 guests, we understand, mostly rela-
tives, were present. The bridal party
stood under an arch of white flowers.
from the center of which hung a floral
bell. The bride was attired in white and
wore veil. The two bridesmaids, sister
and cousin, Ethel and Edna Wheeler,
were, one in white over blue, with bou-
quet of pink roses; the other, white over
pink, with pink carnations. A pretty
feature of the wedding was the holding
Of long white ribbons, forming an aisle
for the bridal party, by two little girls
and two little boys. Immediately after
the newly married couple,
in travelling dress, entered hack amidst
a shower of rice, etc , and were driven
to Bridgeport, there taking train for New
York, and after short stay going to
Belmar, N. j. Many costly, beautiful
and useful presents filled one room of
Mr. Wheeler's house. We offer our best
wishes for the happiness and prosperity
Of Mr. and Mrs Sinclair.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

John Frank of Huntingtown has suf-
fered immense pain from rheumatism dur
ing the past summer. In search of relief
he went to his son's, John a., pleasant
and comfortable home on Shepard Island,
Brooklyn, N. Y, where they later, with
his wife and children, mot only aecompan-
led him every day to different seashore
but paid all the expenses besides. Among
the various places they visited was Ca
narce on the Sea. Pergen Beach, Coney
Island, Rockaway Beach. Fort Hamilton,
Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York Aquar.
iam and others. One day John Fl Frank
and one OF his neighbora, Mr. Gerkan,
hired boat and sailed from place call
ed the old mill, where they spent the day
In grabbing, which was hoped would dc
the old maa some good. but in vain. MI
Frank says his children did all IN theii
power to improve bis condition, but he
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

A good many wise people do their buy
ing Of clothing in the fall after the
stores have taken inventory and prices
fall to the level of cost, and sometimes
below it. Such people dress as we'll as
anybody always have a stock of cloth
ing ahead, and pay much less for their
clothing needs than the majority of
people. The recent hard times taught
this trick Of economy to many who con-
tinue to follow the same rule because
they have learned that it is an easy way
to save money. The inventory is over
at Meigs & Co.'s Bridgeport store aud
many choice suits for men and boys
may be had at exceedingly small prices.
Rather than store these goods away
until another season when they would
have to be sold at loss, the loss is
borne now and the wise buyer gets the
benefit of it. Ali the goods left over
from the summers trading are ON
separate tables, plainly marked. The
wise buyers now have the opportunity
they've been waiting for at Mefgs'
corner.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17
81 Pleasant:Street

been in my service? Are you satisfied
with your pay and treatmeut?" 1t once
happened that young French soldier,
who had served in his own country, ex-
pressed a wish to join the Prussian army,
and, because of his splendid physical
development, he was at once accepted.
He was unable to speak single word of
the German language. but his Captain
told him that the King was certain to
ask him questions in that language the
first time he saw him, aud he advised
him. therefore, to learn By heart the
proper replies to the usual three ques-
tions of his majesty. The soldier lost no
time in learning them, and on the first
day that he made his appearance in the
ranks Frederick approached to interro-
gate him. 1t so happened, however, that
the King began with the second question
first, and asked him,
"How long have you been in my seTv-
icer'
"Twenty-one years." answered the
young man.
His youth sufficiently indicated that he
had not carried gun for any such length
of time as that, and his Majesty, greatly
astonished, said,
show old are you?''
ZONE year, amt please your Majesty"
The King, still further amazed, ex-
claimed, .s....a..
| you or must certainly be bereft OF
our senses y
The soldier, of course taking this for
the third question, and glad that the or.
deal was over SO easily. replied,
.sBoth. ant please your Majesty ~
sThis is the fret time was ever treat
ed as madman at the head of my army
replied Frederick, greatly puzzled.
The FreDchman, whose stock Of German
was now used up, stood quiet. Present..
the King spoke to him again, whereupol
the soldier blurted out in French that b
did not understand single word of Gel
man. The King. who had been muc
! annoyed, WAS now greatly amused. an
after urging upon him the necessity Q
!: doing his duty, left him Il Harper
i Round Table.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17
Local Affairs.
The Choral Service at Trinity
ON SUNDAY NIGHT.-A LARGE AUDIENCE
PRESENT.

The full choral service of praise and
thanksgiving held in Trinity church, last
Sunday evening, was greatly enjoyed by
the very large congregation present.
Prof c. s. PUTT presided at the organ and
the choir, under the leadership of Mrs G.
S. Plat, rendered the whole service ex-
ceedingly we'll. The choir numbered
about %. The chanting of the Psalter
Psalms 14s, 149, 1907 was vigorous and
hearty, and the singing of the we'll chos-
en- hymns was most inspiring.
Rev C. w. Boylston intoned the YER
sicles and prayers IN very reverent man
ner and in good voice. The first lesson
was read by the rector and the second
Lesson by Rev r. B. Whipple of Tashua.
The sermon was preached by Rev o. ..
Wright from the text st John IA, "God
is spirit, and they that worship him
must worship him in spirit and in truth"
The preacher showed that the common
idea regarding this text, namely that it
shows that there is no need of any out
ward form in worship ia exactly the OPP
posite of our Lords teaching. The Old
Testament revealed the principles of wor-
ship and the Divine pattern according to
which all religious worship should be
modelled. Christ came not to destroy
but to fulfil. And in regard to worship
He added the true spirit in which it
should be rendered and did not do away
with the form. The preacher claimed
that the scientific method properly ap-
piled to worship as portrayed in Holy
Scripture would show it to be according
to strict psychological principles. So,
in the worship of the Christian church,
there must be the sanctuary, the altar,
the priest, or nothing but the lecture
room and the platform. But true Chris
tan worship must be in the spirit and
according to the truth. Consequently as
in the Old Testament times, the sanctu-
ary of God should be made as costly and
as possible. II we live in pal
aces we must not presume to worship God
in novels. The church building should
be the most imposing and most conspicu-
0us object In the community.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

The 'Bicyclist's Best Friend" is a
familiar name for DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, always ready for emergencies.
While specific for piles, it also Instant
ly relieves and cures cuts, bruises, salt
rheum, eczema and all affections of the
skin. It never fails. E. F. Hawley,
Newtown; S. g. Bull, Sandy Hook
A. B. Brakeman. Botsford B. Hawley &
Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17
NICHOLS.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Charles W. Fairchild is attending
storrs' Agricultural College, Mansfield,
for the winter.
Miss Frances Nichols is visiting Mrs
G. S. French.
Mrs james Durward has visited her
father in Pennsylvania.
Rev j. i. Rollins started bis private
school on Monday Of this week.
Mrs S. W. Nichols and Mrs w. B.
Nichols attended the Bassett reunion at
sayin Rock, last week.
Harry N. French has gone back to the
Bridgeport high school.
Mrs Frank Plumb and daughter have
visited at a. S. C. Cooks.
Mrs George Calender, who has been
spending month with her mother, Mrs
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17
EAST0N.
A DELIGHTFUL LAWN PARTY.

DELIGHTFUL LAWN PARTY.
The lawn party held last week Thurs.
day evening, under the auspices of the
Easton Grange, was decided success,
both socially and financially. Nearly
200 people were present. The evening
was all that could be desired for such an
event. The full harvest moon in a cloud
less sky added much to the pleasure Of
the evening. The dancing pavilion was
on Henry Osborn's lawn, who kindly
opened his house and gave the use of the
lawn for the Changers. Tables were set
near the house, where an abundance of
cake and cream were served. The
grounds were lighted with numerous
Chinese lanterns, and near the tables was
huge flag, the stars and stripes, loaned
by the Methodist Church Aid society
George Gillett helped to swell the receipts
of the evening, by donating a basket of
luSCiouS pGdSb6ss w OS SlfCu W bAS Ouc
guessing the number of peaches contain
ed in the basket. W. M. Gallup was the
lucky one to claim the prize. The object
for which the lawn party was held was
to increase the fund for purchasing a
piano for the use Of the Easton Grange,
and as the proceeds of the party, Thurs
day evening, amounted to nearly $50,
the ladies feel that their labors have not
been in vain. Miss Anna Staples Ia to be
congratulated on the success of the af
fair, as it was through her interchangeable
efforts that the event was a success.
Many thanks are also due Miss Lulu
Roberts and Miss Anna Wilcox, who,
although not members Of the Grange,
kindly assisted and helped towards the
success of the party.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17
CLOSED SEASON WITH FINES FOR VIOLA.
TON OF SAME.

Woodcock, quail, ruffed grouse (called
PARTRIDGE, gray squirrels, between De-
cember Is and October Is, $40; duck,
May, June, July and August, cannot be
shot from boats propelled by steam or
rail, 81; rail, January to August 20,
S25; no law on plover, snipe or any Of
so-called shore, marsh or beach birds,
excepting rail, nor on wild pigeon !;
nightingale, bluebird, Baltimore, oriole,
finch. thrush, lark, catbird, wren, mar
tin, swallow, scarlet Tanger, rose-breast-
ed grosbeck, indigo bird, cedar bird, or
any species of the woodpecker, or any
other of the song or insectivous birds
cannot be killed, 81; gray squirrels or
rabbits cannot be taken from burrow,
hole or tree, by use of fire, gun powder,
dynamite or other explosive compound,
81; phesants, Mongolian or English,
cannot be shot, Or in possession, until
October 1, 1900, except for the purpose
of domestication or propagation, $50;
sharing is prohibited except upon own.
er's premises, $40; transportation OF
game birds out of the state forbidden, 81
to $50; the use of ferrets for taking rab-
bits is forbidden except upon owners
land, 81; Sunday shooting forbidden
s25; trout from June 10 to April 1, and
only with hook and line, $50; hunting
on posted ground, 81 to $25; deer pre-
tected for 10 years, from October /, 1898
800.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17
are away for two weeks, visiting at New
Milford, Merwinsville and Wassaic, N. Y,
Bicycle Races at the Newtown
Fair

The following races are scheduled for
Tuesday, September %:
No. l, One-half mile, Locals under 49,,
1st, Search Light, SO so; End, Bicycle
watch, 81; 3rd, foot pump, 81; 4th, belt,
soc.
No. 2, One-half mile handicap LIST,
bicycle suit, So; and, saddle, $3.50;
Bird, wood handle bars, 80; 4th, foot
brake, 81.
No. 8, One mile handicap list, Dia
mond stud, sl2: End, scarf pin, 81; Bird,
cuff buttons, 81; 4th, knife, 90.
No. 4, One mile open LIST, Diamond
ring, $l2; End, pair Hartford tires, 81;
3rd, patent leather shoes, "a: 4th, UNI
brella, 81.
Send for entry blank to P. Fl. McCar-
thy, secretary. Entries close, September
25th, 1897.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

j. Fl. Nettleton, the lightning teller at
the National Bank, is not less quick with
the kodak than in handling greenbacks.
An interesting picture which he has
taken shows fine streak of chain light
ming, which decorated the sky during one
of the hard thunder showers in July and
caused our local sinners to quake.-TNew
Milford Gazette.] Mr. Nettleton is a
brother OF our own popular Nettleton,
Arthur Il.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

Pleasant Dale, the home of Mr. and
Mrs Henry Beers, was made merry, last
week, by the company Of Misses Edith
French and Ell. Emma Calam from Bridge.
port. Mr. and Mrs George F. Hull from
II Maple street, Bridgeport, have also
visited Mr. and Mrs Beers. Messrs Brad.
ley, Campbell and Bly, spent Sunday at
the same place.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

Certainly you don't want to suffer with
dyspepsia, constipation, sick headache,
sallow skin and loss of appetite. You
have never tried DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for these complaints or you would
have been cured. They are small pills
but great regulators. e. F. Hawley,
Newtown; s. G. Bull, Sandy Hook 4;
A. B. Brakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley
g. Co., Sterney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

done about the place lately, and people
are getting their guns in order.
Miles johnson and family, and Mr.
and Mrs Merwin Johnson left on Monday
for Providence, r. L., to attend the State
Fair.
Miss Julia Hoffman has returned home
to Norwich.
Miss Juliette Beardsley of Bridgeport
is at Hobart E. Beardsley's.
Mr. Tenney of New York, Townsend
Petit of Hemstead, L. L., and Mr. Ingalls,,
visited at Rev Albert Goldsborough's,
recently.
Mr. Barrie has been at Homer E. Clark's.
Mr. and Mrs Jewett of Bridgeport are
with Mrs Marshall Beach for a few
weeks.
T. P, Wells of Stratford, who has been
visiting his sister, Mrs W. c. Hazard, has
| returned home.
Mr. and Mrs John E. Holmes and fam
lily Of Stratford have been recent guests
of Mrs W. G. Hazard.
William Judson of Bethel was in town,
Labor day, calling on friends.
Mr. and Mrs Robert Sinclair have re-
turned home from their wedding trip to
New Jersey.
d. A Nichols, D. M. Burr, Stephen
Hayes and Marshal Beach were guests,
last week, of F. W. Wheeler at his cot
tage, Merwin's Point. They brought home
quantities of fine blue fish, Friday night
Mr. and Mrs Wallace Smith of Yonkers
are with Hobart E. Beardsley.
Mrs William Staples of Westport If
visiting Mrs Sophia Beardsley.
Mr. and Mrs Jewett of Bridgeport
board with Marshall Beach.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17
EAST VILLAGE AND VICINITY.

W. S. Clark and family were awakened
one night last week by fire in the attic,
but with the help of the neighbors it was
put out. If there had been any wind the
house would now be in ashes. The dam
age was about $40, fully insured.
There was meeting of the trustees OF
the Methodist society, Monday evening.
Also meeting OF the members of the
cemetery asso citation to choose trustee
in place of w. 4. Ferris, deceased. Dan
lei B. Shelton was chosen.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17
FAIRFIELD.
AT THE FAIRFIELD ACADEMY.

AT THE FAIRFIELD ACADEMY.
Miss Nichols, graduate of the New
York Normal College, will take Mr.
Lambs place at the Fairfield Academy,
which opens September IS. Miss Mich
OILS speaks German and French, instruc-
ton in which will be without extra
charge. Miss Holland, who has taught
the primary department so long and so
successfully, will continue in the Acad-
envy another year. The fall term opens
September %.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

A dose of Ayers cherry pectoral taken
in time has prevented many fit of sick
ness and saved numerous lives. This
proves the necessity Of keeping this in
comparable medicine where it can be
and night.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17
A CURE FOR BILIOUS collie.

Resource, Screven Co., Cal have
been subject to attacks of bilious collie
for several years. Chamber1ain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the
only sure relief. It acts like q charm.
One dose of it gives relief when all
other remedies fail.--G. ID. Sharp. For
sale by e. F. Hawley Newtown; s. G.
Bull, Sandy Hook; W. N. Hurd, Long
Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

It you have ever seen little child in a
paroxysm of whooping cough, or if you
have been annoyed by constant tick
ling in the throat, you can appreciate
the value of One Minute Cough Cure,
which gives quick relief. Edgar F.
Hawley, Newtown; S. G. Bull, Sandy
Hook; A. B. Brakeman; Botsford; B.
Hawley 6 Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17
AT cRoss-puRposEs.

whenever a new soldier appeared in
the guards of Frederick the Great Of
Prussia it was the habit of the King Go
ask him the three following questions
aHow old are you? How long have you
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

"Don't insure your life in company
that you don't know anything about,
that will keep you awake of nights won
dering If it will be able to pay. Treat
your clothier in the same way. Go to q
reliable well tried one--pay fair price,
get just what you want and that's the
end TO it," SO say Davis s. Savard.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

No appetite? Then do not try to force
food down; but use the most scientific
means for restoring tone to the stomach.
How? Why, by taking Ayers sarsapa-
rilla, and in a surprisingly short time
your appetite will come again, and come
to stay.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

Moments are useless il trified away;
and they are dangerously wasted if
consumed byl delay in cases where One
Minute Cough Cure would bring imme-
date relief. E. f. Hawley, New
town; S. G. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B.
Brakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley &c Co.,
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

One of the heavy team horses that has
done duty on w. G. Johnson's ice wagon,
this summer, is laid by with lameness,
caused by ringbone probably resulting
from a bruised foot. Mr. johnson ia fol-
lowing the advice of veterinary sur
geon and expects to have the horse as
we'll as usual in few weeks.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

Austin Schoonmaker caught FIVE
pound bass in Taunton lake on Monday.
1t was exhibited at Lockwood's shoe store
and other places in Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

Mrs Ira Wildman's :little granddaugh-
ter, Emma Radcliffe Wildman, fell quite
a distance the other day, cutting cash
about an inch just over the eye, besides
numerous other bruises.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

Health means perfect condition of the
whole system. Pure blood ia essential
to perfect health. Hoods sarsaparilla
makes pure blood and thus gives health
and happiness.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

Mr. and Mrs Frederick S. Hazen of
Springfield, Mass, are the guests of their
daughter, Mrs A. P. Smith. Mr.. Hazen
has lately retired from the employ of the
Boston Sc Albany railroad, after con-
tinuous service of 45 years.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

Master Harold Mead returned to his
home in Milford, Monday, after spending
some time with friends in Huntingtown.
His aunt, Mrs Jane johnson, accompan-
led him as far as Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

Mr. and Mrs F. A. Beckley and daugh-
ter, who passed the summer at Dicks ho-
eel, returned to their New Haven home
after the fire. Mrs Beckley
visited her mother at Litchfeld on Mor-
aav
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17
Finest. Ice Cream Freezers Mac

Owen, has returned to her home in
Bridgeport.
N. B. Curtis and family have moved to
Bridgeport for the winter.
Miss Julia Thorpe has made an extend
ed visit in Suffield.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

A sample of the fine peaches grown on
G. s. Platt's hill were appreciated at THE
BEE office, one day last week. They
were delicious.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

Mr. and Mrs Edison Nichols of Oxford,
Mich, have been visiting with his broth.
er, Jerome Nichols, and other relatives
In town.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

An enjoyable picnic and family re-un-
ion was celebrated at the pleasant home
of Fl. A. Peck in Berkshire, Labor day.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

1t is understood George Tugnot will
remain in New York. He is now work
ing in Jersey City.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

Mrs L. G. Gilbert left home, Tuesday,
to spend some time in Bridgeport, hoping
it may prove beneficial to her health.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17
PLATTSVILLE.
AT LEES CHAPEL.

AT LEES CHAPEL.
There will be no services at Lees
chapel, next Sunday.
The Epworth League prayer meeting
will meet as usual in the evening.
The following Sunday services all day
as usual.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

Miss Marcia Taylor was at her old
home, Monday, for short time.
The Newtown bee., 1897-09-17

Mrs Grove has had her house dressed
with new coat of paint, applied by the
experienced hand of Burr Mead.