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Evening star., 1897-02-22
EVOLUTIONS OVER.
Admiral Bunce's Fleet ut Charleston
Being Dispe rsed.

The winter evolutiors of the feet on the
north Atlantic station are over, and the
squadron, which was gathered off Charles
ton, IS being dispersed. Secretary Herbert
will enjoy the distinction of having gath
cred at the close of his administration the
largest and most formidable feet assem-
bled under the United States flag since the
war. The evoluttons have been of the
greatest benefit to the officers and men en-
gagged, and now they will be permitted for
time at least to take up restful routine
Guty on station. The big battle ship Mas
sachusetts is bound for New York where
she Will be used to test the new dry dock
awaiting an acceptance trial. The Indiana
VIII soon JOIN her sister ship In New York,
although bound just now for Hampton
Roads with the Columbia and New York.
She Is sadly In need of cleaning and paint
Ing, for which no opportunity has until
now been found, owing to the absence of
COCK big enough to take her in with all
her weights on board, The Hght-draught
vessels of the monitor type. like the Am
phitrite. Terror and Puritan. will lie in
Charleston harbor for time, and it may
be that they will be inspected there.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Pernonnl Maatioa.

Fred D, Hsustis, who is one Of the lead
ing men Of Washington state, is guest of
Senator John L. Wilson, a''-s. .--.--s
James Martin Perkins, president Of the
American Republican College League and
private and military secretary to the gov
ernor of Massachusetts, arrived here yes
terday afternoon aud is the guest offs. -
Perkins, assistant secretary of the national
republican committee. at sthe Cairo; He is
heresto confer aWer -theE business sof sthe
College Letgue.: i M
!. sScretarsasd degaert j5ad parts, who have
the squaAkon s-snans5pvess. feturned 20
Wa<biEgtoRs yeatsrdaH q
DR. =. ~ SwaennstAlt It has returned from
ten-day stay at Atlantic City, fully re-
covered from severe attack of the grip.
Mr. George w. Maynard is confined to his
house with the gIap
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Sons of American Revolution to Cele-
brate the Day.

brate the Day.
Washington's birthday will be celebrated
tonight at Rauscher's by the District So
ciety of the Sons of the American Revolu-
ton. There will be banquet, and speech
es will be made by distinguished men. The
occasion promises to be happy one.
At noon today the society held its annual
meetil 6 in the hall of the Confederate Vet
Grams Association, 18th and f. streets
northwest.
Previous to the meeting of the full So
ciety the board Of managers held a meet
ing, at which the attendance was good
A letter was read from Mrs. ]. Thomp-
son Swan of Princeton, N. j., offering to
American Revolution and Sons of the Rev.
olution the use of two rooms in her i1istor-
ical home near there for the storing of
revolutionary relics. One of these rooms Is
that in which Washington wrote his fare
we'll message to che army, and the other fs
the one in which he slept when quartered
al the house. A committee was appointed
to confer with the District Society of the
Sons of the Revolution about the matter
and a resolution thanking Mrs. Swan for
the honor conferred was adopted.
AT the session of the society proper two
new me mbers were initiated
The reports of officers We're made. Gen
o. b. Wilcox, president in his report said
that the interest in the meetings of the
society is increasing. Treasurer Cox's re-
port showed the financial condition CT the
society to be goo1. The registrars re-
port showed that the total ,:ctive mem
bership is 439. The reports of other Off
GERS We're read and received.
In the election of officers DR.. E NJ Cal
laudet was unanimously selected as presi-
dent.
There We're four nominations for vice
presidents, but the following three were
chosen: W. V. Cox, Gen. Thos. NJ. Vim
cent and Dr. j. W. Bayne.
The other officers elected were as follows:
Recording secretary, John Paul Earnest;
corresponding secre. ary, Frank Rirse
Smith; treasurer, II. P. r. Holt; registrar.
William Jones Rhees; assistant registrar.
Dr. Ira Warren Delnison; chaplain, Rev.
DR.. Thomas Spencer Childa
The following were elected members of
the board of managers: For three years
Capt. r. L. Steever, w. H De Caindry.
Rear Admiral Jowes, A. Greer, John P. Lo-
throp. Noble d. Larner. For two years
j. b. Wight. One year-Wm H. Pearce.
The election of delegates to the national
society was postponed
In taking the chair President GaI!audet t
made short speech of acceptance. full cf
Wit and pleasant words. His remarks were
enthusiastically received.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
BELLAMY STORER.
He IL Expected to He First Assistant
Secretary of State.

Secretary of State
1t is generally understood among the off,
cials of the State Department that Mr.. Bel
lamy Storer of Ohio will be Senator Sher
mans chief assistant in the conduct of our
foreign affairs during the next administra-
ton. He will hold the office of assistant
secretary of state" of which Mr.. VIM. w.
Rockhill Is the incumbent. 1t is expected
that his nomination to that office will be
among the first sent in by the Presidents
elect, following closely the cabinet nomina-
tlons. Mr.. Storer has been in public life
for several years and Is well known. He
was born In Cincinnati August Is 1Si1, and
was elected to the Fifty-second Congress-
as a republican from the first district Of
Ohio He was graduated from Harvard
University in 1881. and from the law school
Of Cincinnati College In 1850.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
SECRETARY LAMONT
Has Yet Made No Definite Plan. so,
the Future

the Future.
Secretary Lamont returned from a visit
to his invalid mother at McGrawville. NY.
yesterday afternoon. He said he had as
yet made no plans for the future. except
that he and his family will spend a few
weeks in Florida for rest and recreation
Immediately after the Inauguration of the
President 1t is understood that he
is favorably considering a tender of the
presidency of the Metropolitan Traction
Company Of New York
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Granted n Resnite.

The President has granted a respite in
the case of Francesca Gonzales Barrego
ct al. sentenced in New Mexico to be
hanged February q. 1897. The respite il
for four years and is granted for the pur-
pose Of permitting an opportunity to the
executive to examine into the merits of the
application for clemency."
Evening star., 1897-02-22
DENIED BY GEN. LEE.
He Has Not Asked the Government
for a Warship.

HAVANA, February 22.-General Fitz-
hugh Lee, the consul general here. says
there is no truth in the statement that he
has asked his government to send a war
ship here. as an outcome of the reported
murder of DIR. Ricardo Ruiz, an American
citizen, in the prison of Guanabacoa
The general also denies that he is con-
templating making anothsr trip to The
United States.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
An Inspection Tour.

Gen. Dumont of the steamboat inspection
service is making an inspection of the serv-
ioe along the South Atlantic seaboartl. He
will go as far as New Orleans. and will be
gone about ten days.
Evening star., 1897-02-22

Two Pension Bills Vetoed.
The President has vetoed the bills to
pension Mary A. Ven and Mrs Mary A.
Freeman, both remarked widows
Evening star., 1897-02-22

can flag was draped about the base Of the
statue, while trailing smiiax was employed
in further decorating it. The decoration of
the statue on wasnington's birthday is a
departure from the custom of the past, and
1t is believed will be continued in the
future. The plaster statue of Washington
and from its old age had commenced to
peel two years ago, when Mr.. Duckstine,
the artist, restored it, and 1t Is today in
good condition. The custodian of statuary
hall also deeorates the statue of Lincoln
on his birthday February II.
ANNUAL MEETING.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
RISE OF THE POTOMAC.
h. and o. Tracks at Hyndman Under
Four Feet of Sntcr.


CUMBERLAND, Nd February 22-The
heavy rain of last night has caused the
Potomac river and Wills creek to swell
TO such an extent that there are grave
fears OF this city being flooded. The waters
are already overfiowing their banks and
people living in the vicinity are COM
PEELED to move out. The Baltimore and
Ohio tracks at Hyndman are covered by
four feet of water and all trains are
Stopp d. The trains on the West Virginia
Central railroad are delayed and telegraph
communication is cut off. The waters con-
tlnue 10 rise at the rate of two feet an
hour.
Rivers Above the Danger Line
CHARLESTON. W. Va. February %
The steady rain for two days past has
put the Kanawha and Elk rivers above
the danger line. and the lower part of the
city is now flooded. and it is feared that
within the next few hours many people
VIII nave to move out Of their homes
The rivers are sun rising. and a num-
Der or shanty boats have been upset and
ny hard efforts the occupants We're saved
10y rescuers- 1t is feared at this hour |
o CLOCK, that the waters will he higher
than Tor many years. All navigation on
thc hanawha has stopped. and the tow
BOATS are here waiting to do all they can
IN saving property The weather is warm
and prospects are FOR more rain
Evening star., 1897-02-22

Continued on Third Page.)
Evening star., 1897-02-22
The Anniversary Of George Wash
ington's Birthday.
OLDEST INHABITANTS CELEBRATE
Interesting Exercises at Their An
nuaI Meeting.
A T T III E G. A P I T O L

There is no city in the land where the
anniversary of Washingtons birthday is
more generally or more appropriately cell
ebrated than in the beautiful city that bears
his name This is as it should be and as
it has been for many years past. Exercises
Of different sorts We're held under the
auspices of various organizations, patriotic,
social and others. during the day and 9TH
ers are down on the program for this even
ing. During the morning the rain fell in a
most depressing manner and throughout
the day the sky has been overcast and
threatening all the time to break. The in
clement weather sadly interfered with the
program of outdoor exercises, but had little
effect upon the attendance in halls and
churches.
One of the regular features of the cele-
bration of the day in this city is the meet
ing of the Association of Oldest Inhabitants
of the District. This was held this morn
ing at the headquarters of the association.
and the program included the reading of
Washingtons farewell address. The day
was also marked by the opening of the
sixth continental congress of the Daughters
of the American Revolution, which is to be
in session through the week. The Sons of
the Revolution, the Sons of the American
Revolution and the Children of the Ameri-
can Revolution also arranged to celebrate
the day. In the United States Senate ap-
propriate exercises were held
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31
SHERMAN.
TOWN AND PERSONAL NOTES.

TOWN AND PERSONAL NOTES.
Miss Sarah Favereau is visiting friends
and relatives in Stepney.
Miss Georgia Gray is spending week
in Danbury and Long Ridge.
Charles Mallory and D. B. Mallory
and family spent Christmas with Mr. and
Mrs II. B. Stevens of Patterson.
Mr. and Mrs George Brague spent
Christmas with relatives in Gaylords.
Vile.
Mr. and Mrs Eli Lampson spent Christ
mas with friends in New Milford.
Miss Fannie Hamilton of Waterbury
spent Christmas with her parents.
Frank Hawley and wife conducted
services at the Center church, Sunday
and evening.
No service was held at the Congrega-
tional church, Sunday, because OF the
ina -ility Of the Rev Mr. Munson to be
present.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31
A THRIVING COUNCIL.

At the annual meeting of Virgil1us
council, K. of c., at Sandy Hook, held
on December 81, the following officers
were unanimously elected to succeed
themselves for the ensuing year: John
f. Heating, G. K; John C. AcGran, D.
G. X; Martin Tally, chancellor; Thorn
as Lillis, recording secretary; Patrick c.
Bradley, financial secretary Joseph La
very, treasurer; Joseph Lavery, lectur-
err; William Burns, advocate; Michael
Tierney, warden; Thomas Mcclure, in
side guard; Patrick Tally, outside guard :;
William Burns, John G. McGran, Thorn
as Lillis, Andrew Mc(iauley, Patrick
Larner, trustees; DR. James w. Gordon,
physician; Rev t. B. Smith, chaplain.
The reports Of the several committees
we're very gratifying. showing wonder
full increase in the membership Of the
council, as we'll as satisfactory finan-
cial condition. In one year the member
ship roll has increased from is charter
members to It's present number OF 40,
with list Of eight applicants. The
members Of Virgilius council feel hig bly,
elated over the grand showing they have
made as an infant council, ard feel con-
fident that ere the passing of another
year they will stand in the front ranks of
the councils of the order.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31
Local Affairs.
THE FUNERAL OF MRS WILLIAM SHEA.

The funeral of Mrs William Shea was
largely attended, last Thursday morning,
from st Roses church, Father Fox Of
floating. There were many beautiful
floral tributes, including q set piece,
"Gate Ajar," bearing words, "Shop-
mates,'' from the men of the sundry,
belt and press departments at the Rub
Der; a pillow, with words, "At rest
from men employed in the hose room
pillow, with words, Dear wife," from
the husband; pillow, with words, "Be-
loved daughter Mr. and Mrs 2. Curtin !;
wreath with words, "Sister," Miss Mary
Curtin; harp, Dear FRIEND" E. W.
Troy; anchor, Daniel Murphy of Derby;
fat bouquet, Mrs James Blackman :;
bouquet, Miss Maude Blackman :;
bouquet, Mrs Martin Wentsch; bouquet,
Brew Brothers. The pail bearers were
Messrs Frank Kirby, James Donovan,
John Farrell, Patrick Haugh, Timothy
Mcmahon and John Honan; the flower
bearers. Michael Finnell, Richard Quinn
and John j. Lillis. The men employed
in sthe Rubber adopted the following
resolution, accompanying their floral
tributes: In remembrance OF Mrs Will
liam Shea, who departed this life De-
cember 20, 1897, and as slight token of
esteem in which she was held by US, her
Borrowing shopmates, we take this means
of expressing eur sorrow at her sad IN
timely end, as well as our sympathy for
her bereaved husband and afflicted fami-
| ly. But while we think with sadness of
the early closing of her Book of Life, it
should, and will, prove balm to the sor-
rowing here below to feel that owing to
her ever ready and willing obedience to
the dictates of her Faith she merits and
is now enjoying the bliss of that Eternal
Life which our Saviour bestowes on
those whom have Kept faithfully his
commandments here on earth. Sadly
and reverently therefore do we all pray
that her sweet spirit may rest in peace.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31
LYONS PLAINS.
AT EMMANUAL CHURCH.

Rev w. E. Hooker delivered a Christ
mas sermon in Emmanuel church, at
3.15 pm, Christmas day. The church
was tastefully dressed in greens for the
occasion.
william Hayes of New Haven called
on friends here, last week.
Mrs Archer of Ohio is visiting Mrs
Darwin Henderson,.
Mrs Isaac Thorpe has been quite ill
for some days.
Rev Alexand er Hamilton of Norwalk
called on friends here, last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs Olivia Kellogg spent
Christmas in Norwalk.
Miss Edice White visited Miss Jennie
Kelley of Green's Farms through the
holidays.
Mr. and Mrs Charles W. johnson spent
Christmas with their daughter in Bridge
port, and will probably remain over New
Years.
William Davis is quite ill. DR. Cor
ham attends him.
Albert Williams of East Norwalk spent
several days last week with his father.
The Whist club met with Miss Clara
Banks, last Wednesday evening.
Mrs Olivia Kellogg is home after a
months visit in Norwalk and Stamford.
Mr. and Mrs L. r. Hoyt spent Christ
mas and several days after at the pleas
ant home of E. E. silliman in Bridge
port.
Misses Nellie and Alice Merwin of
visited their mother here over
Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs David Provost of New
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

December "a, for weeks vacation.
Miss Sherwood of Hartford is expected
to teach the next term.
Miss French of Long Hill has visited at
George Clark's.
Miss Mary Sterling of Bridgeport and
Matthias Gieblehouse of New York spent
Christmas at G. D. Mallett's.
There was a dance at George Geessing-
gers, last week.
The Christmas eve exercises passed off
very pleasantly.
Mrs Bradley, who has spent some time
in Bridgeport, was home over Christmas.
Randolph Bradley has sold oxen to j.
a. Treadwell & Son and DR. Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

vance manufacturers are discussing cot
ton back cloths and cloths in which cot
ton, hair, etc., may be mixed with wool.
Wooden clothing is worn to keep warm,
and given quantity of wool being neces-
sary, it is difficult is see how prices of
cloth can be kept down, except by devi-
ces that lessen the heat retaining quality
Of the cloth itself. Clothing is a pretty
safe investment, these days, and espec
tally is this true at such pric as are rul-
ing at the discount sale of Davis e Saw
ard at Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

| write this to let you know what i
would not do; would not do without
Chamberlain's Pain Balm in my house,
it cost So. 20 a bottle. It does all you
recommend it to do and more. J. r
Wallace, Wallaceville, Ga. Chamber
lain's Pain Balm is the best household
liniment In the world, and invaluable
for rheumatism, lame back, sprains and
bruises. Be ready for emergencies
by buying a bottle at r. 81.
Beers 6 Co, Newtown; Warner,
Taylor & Curtis, Sandy Hook; A. b,
Fancher, Hawleyville; A. B. Brakeman,
Botsford; w. n. Hnrd. Long Hin.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31
Fairfield County Chat.
MONROE.
THE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.

THE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.
A service was held at st Peters church
on Christmas eve, with Christmas tree,
on which were gifts for every Sunday
school scholar and teacher, and also for
members of the choir and others.
A Christmas tree was also decorated
richly for the Sunday school scholars OF
the Congregational church, at the church
parlors, with an appropriate service of
recitation and song. Some of the older
members were also remembered with
'pecial gifts.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

Miss Alice Hughes, Norfolk Va, was
frightfully burned on the face and neck.
Pain was instantly relieved by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, which healed the
injury without leaving a scar. 1t is the
famous pile remedy. E. F. Hawley,
Newtown; S. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A,
B. Brakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley 6
Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

1t is easy to catch cold and just as
easy to get rid of it if you commence
early to take One Minute Cough Cure.
1t cures coughs, colds. bronchitis, pneu-
monia and all throat and lung troubles.
1t is pleasant to take, safe to use and
sure to cure. E. f. Hawley, New
town; s. G. Bull, Sandy Hook; W. N.
Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

Foster, Besse & Co., the reliable
Bridgeport clothierg, are giving away,
free for the asking, very artistic and
handsome calendar for 1898. Call at their
store when in the Park City and get one.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

The Alling Rubber Co. of Bridgeport
are headquarters for all kinds Of rubber
boots, shoes and arctics, and they repair
mackintoehes, rubber coats, carpet
sweepers, hot water bottles, syringes,
atomizers, clothes wringers, and in fact
all kinds Of rubber goods.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31
CLOTHING TO ADVANCE m PRICE.

Wool has nearly doubled in value and
an increase in the price OF wool means an
increase in the price OF clothing manu-
featured from wool. To Offset shis adj
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

Mr. and Mrs Louis Booth of Worcester,
Mass, spent Christmas at j. III. Bla OK
mans In the Glen.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

John G. Dunscomb of Brooklyn joined
his family at Elmshade, last week, and
spent Christmas with them there.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

Miss Grace L. PECK, who spent Christ
mas at home, is visiting friends in New
York and Brooklyn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

Mr. and Mrs R. W. butcher spent
Christmas with friends in Brooklyn,
NY
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

Bert w. Peck, who also spent Christ
mas at home, returned to Boston on
Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

TREE WINS large turkey lot 6SY n. b.
Prindle. All report very pleasant
time.
Mr. and Mrs L0veland entertained a
dozen of their relatives, Christmas dav.
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Alling of Bridge
port were at James Wheeler's over Sun
day.
George Martin, Jr., and familv, also
Mr. and Mrs James LoYeland of Bri6g4
port were Christmas guests st George
Martins.
Mrs R. Hinmsn passed a part of
last week in Hartford.
Miss Nettie Stevens visited her
brother in Orange, Christmas dav.
Mr. and Mrs William Jordan ate
Christmas dinner with their son in Sey-
mour.
Mrs Charles Gray is visiting relatives
in Bridgeport.
Sidney Victor, the veteran fox hunter
of Derby, was IN at Fed I.oell's 90
Tuesday. They tried their luck at hunt
ing but Mr. Fox was too sharp f1r them.
Mrs G. z. Bradley visited frieuds in
New Haven, this weeF.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

There is no medicine in the world
equal to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
This is q fact that has been proven in
numberless cases. Here is sample of
thousands of letters received: 81 have
tried Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
while suffering from severe throat
trouble, and found immediate and
effective relief. I unhesitatingly recon-
mend It." Edgar w. Whittemore,
editor Grand Rivers (Ky.) Herald.
For sale by r. Fl. Beers 6 Co.,,
Warner, Taylor & Curtis,
Sandy Hook; A. B. Fancher, Hawley-
vile; A. B. Brakeman, Retsferd; w. N.
Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

The Rubber company closes its factor
les, Friday, the 31st, to take inventory,
starting up again Monday, January 3.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

Jersey erioyed the holidays with Mr. and
Mrs James Smith at their home here.
Mrs Frank Lyon and family ate
Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs
Hiram McConkey.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31

Prosperity comes quickest TO the man
whose liver is in good condition. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are famous
little pills for constipation, biliousness,
indigestion and all stomach and liver
troubles. E. E. Hawley, Newtown; s.
9. Bull, Sandy Hook A. B. Brakeman,
Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.. stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31
EAST VILLAGE AND VICINITY.


Miss Bertha Hatch is spending the no.
idays with her parents in Bridgewater.
Arthur Baldwin spent Christmas with
his friend in Derby.
Jene Peck spent few days with his
friend, Fred Matthews.
j. Waterbury has returned after spend
ing few days in East Norwalk.
Leon Sancier entertained his friends
from Bridgeport over Christmas.
John Morrow of Bridgeport is visiting
his son.
Samuel Bristol of Derby is visiting bis
uncle, A. M. Stevens.
DR. E, M. Beardsley and wife are visit.
ing their daughter, Mrs Edward Hyde,
at Brooklyn.
Miss Ethel Wheeler, who is attending
eSuOOI Ill hSi IuSAS ~ k4's 10 pCuCIuk LAS
holiday vacation at home.
Misses Lillian and Minnie Lewis are
home for a weeks vacation from school
duties in FART field.
Mrs Marshall Beach and daughter we're
in Bridgeport, Christmas, the guests of
Mrs Jewett.
Mrs and Miss VaDDuyne were in town,
last week; also Mr. Tenney of New
York, Mr. Bradley of Cheshire, Mrs Sell
leck of Easton.
r. L., Weir and Minford Goldsborougb
came home for Christmas.
B. S. Hurd and family, Mr. and Mrs
Merwiu Johnson and child, and F. w.
Wheeler and family spent Christmas
with j. II. Brewster in Shelton.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31
TASHUA.

Miss Monson closed the school, Friday,
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31
CA asTo TIA.

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The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31
STEVENSON.
THE CHRISTMAS GATHERING.

Notwithstanding the cold weather,
the church was crowded last Friday
evening. Among the presents oa the
tree was large turkey for Rev n. B.
Prindle. All report q very pleasant
time.
The Newtown bee., 1897-12-31
Buy Your
Holiday Gifts
Now.

And have them stored until You are
ready to have them delivered.
Come early and thereby get the
best ofthe assortment. We have s
number OF odd pieces of parior fsr
nirure, fancy chairs, desks in oak
aud mahogany finish, tables. tab
ourettes, easels and othergoods TOO
numerous to mention which would
make elegant holiday TITS. No
trouble to show goods. Inspection
solicited. Don't fail to look our
line over before purchasing else
where. Goods delivered 10 your
town.