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The San Francisco call., 1897-01-20
Owe MoRE CONCESSION.
Spain Not Yet in a Mood TO Yea Uncle
Sam

Sam.
NEW YORK, \. Y, Jan. IA
Tribune special from Washington says:
The Spanish Government has decided to
accede to another demand from this coun-
try. The demand was that excessive
charges against American vessels which
had visited Cuban ports should be- re-
turned and more justice be shown in the
future This is the third important con-
cession made by Spain within the last
three months in reply to somewhat vigor-
Gus protests from the State Department,
She first granted civil trial 10 Sanguilly,
who had been condemned TO death by a
military tribunal. She next accord rded to
the Com petitor's crew a reheariug before
another court.
The protest mad in behalf of American
vessels trading with Cuban ports was sent
to Madrid about two months ago. i.
pointed out that at Havana particularly
ships plying between that place andsparts
of this country had been unjustify dis
criminated against in many instances. In
some cases fines were imposed against the
vessels for alleged infractions of harbor
regulations. In others the manifests were
inaccurateiy registered. Secretary OIney,
addressing Minister Taylor, urged that
prompt re epresentation be made to Spain
that the treatment of the ships of this
country III Cuban waters appeared from
authentic eports to be such as to warrant
the demand that in instances which he
specifically pointed out there should be a
restitution of certain sums of money to
ship-owners.
- H. 49, H.
partment before the protest was sent TO
Taylor showed that oD frequent occasions
American captains had to pay fines i'm
posed by officials at Havana, which was
excessive as well as unjust on other
grounds. The captains for time paid
these but as the assess sments increased in
amount and frequency they finally ap-
pealed to Consul-General Lee, who in due
course laid their cases before the State
Departm tent.
1t appears from the evidence that the
American captains learned that the COM
manders of other foreign ships touching
at Havana were not required to pay such
heavy fines or penalties for the same kind
Of offenses as alleged in their cases. They
asserted that the Havana officials had
heretofore disseminated against them.
Consul-General Lee examined a mum Der
of complaints of this character and de-
cided that they were well founded.
Minister Taylor has informed the State
Department that, pursuant to his inotruc-
tions, he laid the matter before the Span
ish Foreign Office. He represented the
case to be one calling for prompt and
favorab Bile action. He also called the at
tention of the Foreign Minister TO the i'm
portance of issuing directions to the
Havana officials that American vessels
touching at that port should not be dis
criminated against.
few days ago the Duke of Tetuan took
action favora Die to the American claim.
To the American captains who have just
cause for complaint of excessive duties the
difference between the sums they PAID
and that which ought to have been paid
were refunded. Proper instructions will
be sent to the Havana officials as TO their
future course with American ships.
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lifts the little man Matne
q pretty little Suit, or q Reefer
Top Coat, or an Ulster, or some
kind of q SWeW Winter Garment
(tze S1UeW bind is the only kind
that 1Oe keep, you W07et to come
qWic6 and look at the tables IN
the center aisle of our JWUeBiLe
Department. Wherever the gar
noents hare sold d0lO71 to g, 9
and I of q bind you get 'eD1 0t
half price, yes, and at eUe71 less
than half price. We're sUeepip@
harder this morning than eUer
before.
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INTO q Receiuershtp.

CHICAGO, ILL, Jan. 19.-The Engle.
wood and Chicago Electric Street Railway
went into the hands of receiver to-day
Proceedings were brought in the United
States court at the instigation of New
bondholders. This is believed to be part
OF plan to reorganize the COMPANY. The
company when organized sold $700,03C
bonds to New York bonds people, but
$500, 900 more is needed to complete the
system. 1t is believed the stockholders
will relineuish their holdings, and the
road will be completed by reorganization
in the interest of the bondholders.
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Watchmen Fire Upon Hunters.

CROWN POINT, IND, Jan. 19.-Seven
watchmen, guarding the preserves OF the
Tolleston Club of Chicago, ten miles
north of here, and who were armed with
Winchester rifles, fired into a hunting
party OF sixteen men who were on the
grounds OF John Clough of Chicago,
wounding four men. Their names are !:
Theodore Prott, Frank Kosti, Alvin Both
we'll and Charles Prott. The most intense
Indignation has been aroused among the
residents of Lake County.
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CrMiser Montaomery Floated.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 19.-The
United States cruiser Montgomery, which
has been in the urydock at the Brooklyn
Navy-yard undergoing repairs since her
accident off Governors Island last week,
was foated out of the drydock to-day and
is ready for sea. The report of the court of
inquiry 10 fix the responsibility for the
damage to the cruise: Will be forwarded to
Washington as soon as it is completed.
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Mericam Indians on the Harpath.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Jan. ia special
from Chihuahua, Mex, says that courier
arrived there bringing word to the mill
tary authorities that band of fifty Lipan
Indians was on the warpath, committing
depredations on settlers near OjinoZa.
Tney have already murdered one family.
The settlers have become alarmed and are
seeking protection in the town of Mus
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Bruan Going to 7eeas to Iecture.

JACKSON, Tenn, Jan. 19.-William J.
Bryan, late candidate for the Presidency,
passed through here yesterday, en- route
TO Texas to lecture at Houston, Dallas
Austin, Waco and San Antonio. 4 crowd
greeted him and he made brief address
from the depot platform. He said there
were more silver advocates now than the
day before election, for as yet the Repub-
lican party has failed 10 show the open
mills any more than the open mints.
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yr,ok ofa British .tenp,er.

NORFOLK, VA, Jan. 19.--The British
steamer Staffa lies on the beach at Cape
Henry with her hold full of water, her
bottom knocked out and the water flow-
ing over her. Captain Ostergardt and
twenty-one sailors were rescued yesterd av.
The captain states that the steamer is a
total loss. The value of the vessel and
cargo is $4,000.
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HUNDREDS or BIGAMIS1S.
Failed to Pay Costs of Dirorce ira the
UkIdhOma Courts.

OkidhOmd Courts.
GUTHRIE. O. T., Jan. 19.-Hundreds
OF Eastern people who secured divorces
in Oklahoma slipped out of the Territory
without paying the costs. A section OF
the law, little known, provides that no di-
vorce granted in The Territory shall be
valid unless the costs are paid, and when
u divorce is granted it becomes effective
only when the costs have been fully satis-
fed. no matter against whom assessed.
Hundreds of such DEGREES on the court
records will soon be cancelled, and as the
majority of the parties have since been
married, it will leave them guilty OF
bigamy and open TO criminal prosecution.
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Bonanza fsr Eastern cou.as,

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 19--The Court
of Appeals to-day decided the Fayer-
weather will contest, the effect of which
is to distribute s3COo,O0O among the fol-
lowing colleges In equal proportions: Am
herst, Bowdoin, Dartmouth, Williams,
Yale, Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette,
Lincoln, Maryville, Marietta, Adelbert,
Wabash, Park, Wesleyan University, and
the universities OF Rochester, Cornell,
Virginia and Hampton, and Union Theo-
Logical Seminary
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Harder
TO-dnu than usual.

To-day than usual.
us the SOeep Sale is dr0winS
to q close, naturally the lines
get dra10D do101 finer and finer,
and the consequences are that
zOe 00nt clean tables by S0t1tr-
day night, 07odzC amt stopping
at losses to accomplish that end.
We're noted for our d0re-deUW
spirit, and 1Oe're also noted for
doine exactly as 1Oe advertise,
hence the relations bet1OeeU the
public and ourselves are of the
pIe0s07ateSt character.
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Olmru Congrat.tates Ah-rm

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 19-Secre-
tary Olney warmly congratulated his
eventual successor in the Stat. Depart
ment when Senator Sherman called upon
him to-day. The Senator invited the Sec
retary to appear before the Foreign Rela-
tions Committee tomorrow in regard TO
the general arbitration treaty and secured
the Secretary's promise to attend
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Dn..fro,, Death ssnteao. Amrmed

JEFFERSON CITY. No., Jan. 19.-The
Supreme Court to-day affirmed the deci-
sion OF the lower court in the case OF Ar
thur Duestro of st. Louis, who shot and
killed his wife and child during a drunken
frenzy three years ago. Duestro has
twice been sentenced to hang
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DENOUAcLS 1HE pEoSEOUrIoN.
Herr LtnsbUrG Creates n Breeze in the
PrWssfnn Landau

Herr Ltn'b'trO Creates Breeze tn the
PrWsstnn LGndtGg.
BERLIN, GERMANY, Jan. 19.-In the
Chamber of Deputies in the Prussian
Landteg to-day Herr Limburg denounced
the prosecution of Baron Won Luetzow,
the journalist, who on Decem ber 7 was
sentenced to seventeen months imprison-
ment for hbeling Baron Marshal Bieber.
stein, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Count
Won Eulem berg and Prince Alexander
Won HohenIohe, and also for comics sed
forgery and perjury.
Prince Hohenlohe, Imperial Chancellor.
defended the action of the authorities in
prosecuting Luetzow as being absolutely
necessary, and declared the trial of Major
Won Tausch, the former chief of The
political police, who is now in Jail, under
charges OF forgery and perjury, would
show that Baron Marschall Won Bieber-
stein had acted in complete harmony
with the other Ministers. The remarks
of the chancellor were received with
cheers by the mem bers of the Lett and
Center.
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General RoD,rt n Lee,s Bfrthaav

NASHVILLE, TENN, Jan. 19.-To-day
is the ninety first anniversary of the birth
of General Robert E. Lee, and every camp
in the South OF the United Confederate
Veterans has been asked to observe il By
making a money collection toward the
Memorial Institute edltice, by which it is
proposed to p-rpetuate the memory of the
great Confederate warrior.
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Gorermor Bushnell VIII Wait.

NEW YORK, N. Y. Jan. 19.-Governor
Bushnell of Ohio. i'll an interview with
reporter of the United Associated Presses
to-day, said he would take no action one
way or the other toward the selection of
successor for Senatorial honors in place of
Senator Sherman until the resignation of
the latter was in his hands.
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Brynn rnrst,a to make an address.

RICHMOND. VA, Jan. I9.-Hon. Will
liam J. Bryan has been invited to deliver
the final address before the Washington
and Jefferson societies of the University
OF Virginia. He says he will give
definite answer within month.
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Err Goyornor Lono,. Denial.

BOSTON, MASS. Jan. 19.-Ex- Governor
Long says that there is nothing in the re-
ports that he has accepted the navy port
folio
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ten candidates. The chances are against
William A. Peffer. Ex- Congressman w.
A. Harris and L. f. King. President p-o
tenn. of the State Senate, are in the lead.
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. Swell Lot!

IRE the Ouerco0ts in this bio
offer at $3.50. They represent
the correct and fashionable
ideas of the most fashioBo6ze
tail0rS. Garments cannot be pre-
pared for mans 1Oe0r Nth more
artistic excellence and HIGH
class TAILORING than those Eng
Hsh Jerseys, Which yoW can
have in blue or black, or those
very clever Boz Goats IN tom
covert cloths, such garments that
other stores 1O0UJdB't dream of
Offering you under $15 and
$1S. While they last you can
b1Ue 'en1 at
--S8.5O--
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sr4k1-EA11 PLANT sHCrDoWN.

9tcelue Hundred Workmen Out for an
Indefinite Period.
CHICAGO, ILL, Jan. 19.-The steel-rail
plant at the South Chicago works OF the
Illinois Steel Company was closed to-day
for an indefinite period. Twelve hundred
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-12
THE LECTURE BY PROF DRAKE.

The lecture by Prof Drake at St Roses church, next Wednesday even- ing, a synopsis of which will be found elsewhere, promises to be largely at- tended. Father Smith is disposing of the tickets rapidly and will continue to call until he has seen all the people of the parish. It is lecture anyone will be interested in. The following will as- sist in the musical part of the program :
 Overture by orchestra, Mrs. J. W. Gordon, Master Arthur Platt, and Leo Koh1enbur- gher, violins; G. Tugnot, clarinette; Messrs c E. Pierce and M. Blake, eornet; Mir Banker. cello; M. Kane, snare drum; Miss K. Campbell, triangle.
 "Ave sanctissima," Misses Nj. Harrigan and M. Jordan
 "Pro Ptccatio," Rev T. Smith.
 "Holy Face " Hymn, J. Callahan and choir
 "Grande Virgo." Miss E. Lynch and Rich. ard Reilly.
 Orchestra.
 "Calvarv," Rev T. Smith.
 "Ave Maria" Miss M. Harrtgan.
 Passion hymn, Messrs P. Bradley. Richard Reilly and J. Mccarthy.
 "stabat Mater," Full choir and orchestra.
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spent one of the pleasantest evenings of the season.
LITTLE EXCITEMENT AT SANDY HOOK
THE ASSISTANT POSTMASTER UNDER A
 CLOUD.

Inspector O'Brien of the postoff1ce de- partment came to Sandy Hook, Wednes- day night, and took the postoffice out of the hands of Postmaster Thomas J. Brad ley and put it in the hands of his bonds men, Ex-Senator M. J. Houlihan and Edward Troy. As is we'll known MT Bradley is not we'll man, and the post office has been entirely in charge of his son, James F. Bradley, who was his as- sistant. MT Bradley, Jr., it seems has been living at rather more rapid pace than his income allowed and in con- sequence there is a considerable shortage amounting to between $4O0 and $500 h. spector O'Brien thinks. The bondsmen engaged Postmaster John J. Northrop of Newtown to take charge the office temporarily and straighten out the ac- counts. The friends of MT Bradley will be sorry indeed to hear of this unfaith- fulness of his son.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-12
HATTERTOWN.
MISS PENNY-MR NoRTHRop.

MISS PENNY-MR NORTHROP.
 Edgar c. Northrop and Miss Anna M. Penny, both we'll known and highly respected young people of this place, were united in marriage, last Wednesday evening, March 3. The ceremony was performed by Rev MT Warriner, at the residence of the brides parents, MT and Mrs John Penny. After receiving con- gratulations and partaking of delight full repast, the happy pair were driven to Danbury and the next morning started on their wedding tour. MT and Mrs Northrop received many valuable and useful presents. They will reside in the Taylor place, which Is to be thoroughly renovated for their use, where they will be tat home" to their many friends after April 15.
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zhe HoaOland D,y Geods C..
(Formerly the Rowland Stark Co3

We are constantly receiv- ing new spring suits. Exclu- sive styles, not seen in every store. Some samples in the window, a hundred others as good in suit department, sec ond floor.
 We cannot begin to tell of all the new things in spring dress good. You expect us to have the newest fads and fancies and we have them. You may want quiet effects in cor rect styles and colors; you nat urally look for them here. They tell us no one else has such a variety of pleasing pat terms.
 We use just as much care in selecting and fitting children's shoes as for grown people, That is why we sell SO many shoes for little folks. The "Wear-resisting" shoes which are worn by so many children sell for
 Sizes 5 to 8, LOO.
 Sizes 81l to 10 1a r.25.
 Sizes II to ? I.5o.
 Another style of girls shoe, of excellent dongola kid, looks much like the Wear-resisting and sells for 5 cents a pair less.
 People are becoming ac- quainted with our crockery de- partment (still comparatively new) and business is steadily growing. We buy from first hands and sell at prices that some dealers cannot under stand.
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THE GREAT SUCCESS

THE GREAT SUCCESS
 OF
 OUR CROCKERY STORE
 Comes from being constantly up-to. date; newness with every change and fashion with every style. And it is won. derful sometimes how much small sum will buy-a Tea Set as low as s2 9S, and Dinner Set for S4 99.
 This week we commence selling a splendid assortment of Dinner Ware for 5000, $11.OO and F. % the set; all ne " and this seasons goods-remarkabl offerings at those figures.
 Also 4 Specials in Haviland China Dinner Sets, at s27.OO each.
 35 New Decorated Toilet Sets, 10 pieces-pink, brown or blue-for S2 50 per set. Better ones of course for a little more, we have them in all grades. It will pay any one to become better acquainted with this department; we'll introduce you to every desirable feature without any urging to buy. Come any time.
 New Black Sateen Shirt Waists, Sl 0G and SIPS. All sizes, pretty shapes. | CARPETS. Velvet in the rich effects and dark colorings for halls and libraries. Savonnerie, Axaminster Moquette in the light, delicate floral beauties for parlors. Body Brussels, the practical sort for all rooms. Tapestry and Ingrain patterns are so low in price that they will cover any floor cheaply and well.
 The new goods are all on show and the
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-12
MRS J. W. BEHK ARRESTED.

Mrs John W. Behn was arrested by Constable Charles B. Johnson, yester. day (Thursday) on complaint of Ebert O. Hull of Bridgeport, prosecuting off. cer of the Connecticut Humane Society. She was brought before Justice Nobbs. The charge is an assault November It, 1896, on Lillian E. Hubbell, who has been so seriously ill the past winter, and has been in the Bridgeport hospital for the past six weeks. The case was ad- Journed to Saturday, the 20th, at D. m., at the town clork's office in Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-12

Charles G. Peck started for Pennsylva. mia, last week Thursday, taking with him his handsome and fast mare, Hazel. which he expected to trade for fast stallion with record down in the twenties. Ar irving at his destination he found the stallion was very sick with pneumonia and so was unable to make the trade. He brought back the same horse he took with him.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-12

Miss Gertrude Cree entertained few
 friends at her home In Taunton, Tuesday evening, March 9. Games and music passed the hours rapidly by and not the least enjoyable feature of the evening was table bountifully ladened with dainties to tempt the most fastidions ap- petite. As the sswee small hours" ap- peared the guests bads their hostesa good morning, all agreeing that they had
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-12
THE D. M. READ COMPANY
 BRIDGEPORT, CONN.

lines are extensive and varied. It is one of the best carpet seasons that we have ever known.
 35 and soc. Tooth Brushes for 25 cents.
 Black Faille Franchise, just pieces, all-silk, 19-in. wide. Good value st 75 cents yard, but we are selling them at 49 cents.
 There's also another small lot of fancies among the Black Dress Goods items, or pieces. that were gathered in at an underprice-selling for 39 cents yard. They are what dealer would call good hand-not progressive whist, but progressive dry goods.
 Choice showing of this seasons new Belts, both plain and fancy styles. Plain ones aie decidedly plain, and fancy sorts unusually fancy. If anything, prices ,are lower this year than they were last.
 Have you looked at the Separate Skirts yet? Have you tried them ong Have you observed how beautifully they hang?
 Those who have been through this pleasant operation are now enjoying the satisfaction of owning the dressiest dress skirt of their life. Every one admires the new Shirt Waists, whether they buy or not. Some have taken advantage of the early chance, while others have postponed their buying until a little later on. Every body likes them.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-12

DISTRICT OF NEWTOWN, ss, PROBATE D COURT, March 8, 1897.
 Estate ot DANIEL HARRIGAN, late Of New town, in said district, deceased.
 Upon application of M argaret Harrigan pray ing that instrument in writing purportiDg to be the last will and testament of said DAN EEL HARRIGAN deceased, may be proved, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERFD-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, in Newtown, in said district, on the 17th day of March A. D. 1897, at o'clock in pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same once in some newspaper having 8 circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of NewtoWn in said district.
 M J. BRADLEY. Judge.
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SCHOOL AFFAIRS.

The adjourned school meeting held Monday evening, voted to accept all bills against the district that had been incur red by the committee. k B. Booth was chosen collector. It was voted to lay a five and one-half mill tax. The meeting, largely attended, was presided over by c. D. Stillson. The collector has given notice that he will be ready to collect the tax by March 12.
 Charles Patchen and family are to oc- cupy the Charles Morgan place this sea son.
 Mrs o. E. Morgan and daughter, Oracle, have visited Mrs Morgan's sister at White Plains, N. Y.
 E. c. Northrop duves new horse and buggy, recent purchase from Bridge. port parties.
 Fred Porter is in town again.
 Giles Potter, agent of the state board of education, visited schools in this par of the town, last Friday. Miss Hattie Fischer is at home for , weeks visit.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-12
Glad Tidings.

The specific for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint Rheumatism, Costly eness. General Debility. etc, IS Bacon's Celery King for the Nerves. This herbal tonic stimulates the Liver and re- stores the system to vigorous health and on. ergies. Samples tree Large packages E0c. and 25c. Sold only by H. 5 Comstock, War ren; D. Burnham, New Preston; Woodbury Drug Co.,, Woodburv. HotchkIssynle Gas 2 Go, Stepney; MarsnaH Beach, Monroe; J. M s sullivan, Redding Ridge; A. B. Bla. ennan, Rotsford R. I. Sanford, Oxford; E. J. Potter, South Britain.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-12

Pootatuck Grange was represented at the meeting of the Pomona Grange at Stratford on Wednesday by Worthy Master Edgar Northrop, Past Master Charles B. Johnson, Leonard Botsford, MT and Mrs Walter Glover and Harry Beers,
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-12

A complete line of fishing tackle, split bamboo poles, and all the 'tfixin" at War ner, Taylor & Curtis, Sandy Hook. Reels in large assortments of brass, nickle and hard rubber, at prices rang. ing from 25c to $1 %.
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CIRCULATION:
Local Affairs.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

NJ. Stern of 1S5 Main street Is having big sale in umbrellas, 100 fast black waterproof, paragon frame umbrellas, during this sale at 90 cents each. A good time to prepare for rain.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-12

Wall papers at 5, s, 10 and 12 cents the roll, a large assortment; also complete line of shade, sash curtains. lace curtains and draperies, at Warner, Taylor & Cur ks,
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-12

Peter McMahon of Walnut Tree Hill is quite sick, threatened with brain fever. He was taken with spasms while at work at the Rubber shop and had to be taken home,