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Fairfield County News
sTEPNEY AND VICINITY
THE JOLLY FARMERS.

1.-THE Jolly Farmer" entertainment was
a great success, drawing a large audi
enoe, exceeding in numbers the seating
room In the church, and thus netting the
Ladies' Aid Society nice amount. Mrs
Warmer, who has been go faithful in
parts and has looked after the details OF
the concert, is well deserving of great
praise, and that she has the love of all
the young people was shown by the
graceful and appropriate gift near the
close Of the entertainment of beautiful
boquet OF roses and carnations from the
young men, presented by Clarence Beach.
Prof Latin Of Stratford, though he had
bat one rehearsal before the concert, full
ly showed his fiue ability as leader, and
was a great aid also in several male quar-
tets. All the singers entered into the
work with enthusiasm. Miss May o.
borne sang THE Morning Call'' in very
sweet voice and with very distinct word
ing. Miss Warmer as THE Dairy
Maid" well merited the applause received.
Carrie Osborne was very pleasing indeed
and was repeated at the call of the audi
ence. "Now l lay me down to sleep,
sung by Miss Sarah Harris, was very
sweet. 1t Is seldom that child's voice
has such purity of tone. The solo,
Good Night, by Mrs Hawley was
charmingly rendered, her voice being pc
cuIiarly adapted to this kind of music,
expressive OF thought and feeling. c.
X. Osborne, Jr., bassO profundo, open ed
the concert with "weicOme," in full,
deep, rich voice which is capable of gain
ing a high rank in musical circles. Mr.
Lane and Mr. Booth, though never before
taking prominent part, sang their solos
with credit and by their success surprised
their many friends. The solo by Mr.
Beach was well received. Mr. Hawley
sang his "YRnkee 90 cent solo" With
great effect and it was one of the gems OF
the evening, being recalled in very de-
cided manner. Both Mr. and Mrs Haw.
ley we're Of great aid in making the con.
cert so great q success. The recitations
ny 4AA9o ASh1A PC "GL q a SUI Pl t5t W all oAC
being Of ratiring disposition, it was mol
known of the latent talents so quietly
hidden away, but that fact is no loL ger
in doubt. Miss Gail Staples, who hai
many friends here, is certainly littl,
wonder in elocutiOn. Although but &
child she posses SEES the gift worthy of t
veteran. The possibilities as an enter
talner for Miss Staples are truly great
There was one genuine surprise for mos
Of the audience as it was not ADVERTISED
in any way, the opportunity to hear MI.
Maude Bowdy OF. Danbury, who sang twr
numbers. Without doubt Miss Bowdy i
the equal of any sopraco singer in thi
county for purity Of voice, full and pow
erful and again so sweet and low, wit
great compass. She certainly stand
above any who ever sang here, and VI
number many Of the best in the pas
years. Miss Alice Pilkington of Lon
Island, the accomplished accompanies
was simply perfect in her work, and Il
the language Of the director, "She &C
companied fine, 1t was simply elegant.
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DEATH OFJAMEs KANE.

in Danbury. The surviving children of
Mr. Kane are Mis- Stephen Meaney of
Bridgeport, Michael Kane, Misses Della,
Harriet and Nellie Kane. A brother and
step-brother, Michael Kane and Thomas
Tirburty of Danbury, and the widow,
also survive. Mrs Henry Madigan of
Newtown, a sister of Mrs Kane, and
children, were present at the funeral.
Mrs Mary Camp of Bridgeport has
made short visit at the home of her
brothers, John W. Camp, on Edge
wood farm.
There was genuine Scamp" meeting
on Edgewood farm, last Sunday after
noon. 1t included the families of John
W. Camp and Dwight N. Camp, also
Miss Mary Camp and Miss Emily Camp.
The pleasure of the occasion was much
increased by a sacred concert, which in
cluded choice selections of vocal and in
strumental music, rendered by the i'm
proved graphOphone.
Jay Potter has bought and will soon
occupy, what has been known as the
Reuben Bailey place. Mr. Potter is to be
congratulated in having home of his
own. He Ia an earnest, hard working
man and we'll worthy Of good home.
Mrs Zenas Dibblc is quite poorly from
the effects Of two operations for cancer
She has been out of health for over 6
year. Her many friends hope she may
recover and fully regain her usua
health.
1t Is reported that Robert Hswley is to
engage in business in Bridgeport soon.
One of the first visible Improvement
made on the George jones place by it,
new owner ID to put an old fashioned
well sweep on the uninclosed piece O.
ground opposite the house.
Mr. and Mrs F. s. Curtis passed through
a period of much worry and anxiety il
the sickness and death Of one of thei
pupils, last week, from appendicitis will
other complications. ALI was done To-
the sick one that could be done,yet with
out any benefit. A council of physician
vas held on Wednesday and an operation
performed which was successful, but tn
patient did not fully rally and died Of
Thursday.
4 The advanced state OF fruit buds re
minds one of the possibilities of damage
from cold snap, as forward state would
require temperature which ID not M
common at this season. SO far they hav,
gone through the winter without damag'
and are in good condition except th,
the forwardness.
Write or see Capron for steel mills.
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soUTHBURY.

Arson Ward is putting mp 24x26 adj
dition TO P. FL. Rusher's barn.
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WEST REDDING.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
Rev c. F. Luther of Redding preached
in the Long Ridge Methodist church,
Sunday afternoon and eve nIng. Rev F.
G. Sawyer was away.
The cottage prayer meeting was held
at Edgar Crofut's, Thursday evening.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-18

New Creamery butter in pound prints,
only Csc at e. r. Hawlev's; also new
Vermont Dairy butter in 10 pounds tubs,
just in.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-18
A VOTE AGAINST PERMANENT ROAD I'M
PROVEMENTS

PROYEMENTS.
A special town meeting was he Id on
Saturday to vote on the proposition to
expend $500 on the road leading from
Dennis Dorgan's corner to the new Park
road. There was large attendance and
much interest was manifested. On s
viva voice vote the yeas seemed to have
it, but the house being divided the vote
was a tie. A ballot was then taken, and
the resolution was defeated By 43 navs
to 81 yeas. As the appropriation would
have brought an equal amount from the
state, there is great reason to question
the wisdom of those who voted against
it. The road will have to be fixed in an Y
event, and now the town will have to
bear the whole expense.
MIR LUTHER UNDECIDED AS TO TEE MYSTIC
Rev G. F. Luther has not yet fully de.
cided to accept the call extended by the
Mystic church. His people in Reddipg
are 10th to part with him.
The Epworth League gave an enter
tainment on Sunday evening entitled
San evening with Watts.' The exer-
| cises consisted of the singing of that
| sweet poets hymns, an adore by Rev
| B. G. Pillsbury and reading of bis poems
| by Mr. Perrine and Miss o ivia Sanford.
Intelligence was received by Mr. and
Mrs W. S. Bassett that their son, Charles
of New Haven bad fallen from - scaffoId
a distance of 20 feet and hurt his spine
Fortunately no bones were broken and il
is thought he will recover without per
manent injury.
One day last week Dennis Corners OF
| Sanford town was arrested on complaint
of Joel Perry for stealing some buck
wheat and corn from his grainery. He
was taken to Weston by Constable Mer
win, tried before Justice Godfrey ap6
bound over TO the Superior court. He
/ asserts his innocence. He has hither-
to borne a good character.
Milo Osborne has bought mate for bis
borse and now drives one of the finest
| spans in town.
| FL. 8. Osborne has been appointed ad.
ministrator of the estate Of the late AIMS
| s. Gorham.
| G. NJ. Bradley has visited his brother
| in New York City.
w. G. Sanford is employing his spare
time with the brush. The meat wagons
shine in their fresh coats of paint.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-18

A new line of spring footwear at w.
c. Corbett's at right ices. Call and in.
spect.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-18
LIONS PLAINS.
EMMANUEL CHURCH NOTES.

EMMANUEL CHURCH NOTES.
Rev w. 4. Hooker held his third lec-
ture lie Emmanuel church, Tuesday even
ing.
The Junior Auxiliary will meet at Miss
Be- sic TreadwelPs on Saturday after
nonn, Ma Oh 10
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-18

Get your photoerap supplies at 8.
G. Bulls drug store. Fine goods.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-18

Plans are being made to celebrate the
Easter tide at the Methodist church on
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-18

Reading notices, BREWER type, loo line.
Small nonpGreil ads, lc a word per week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-18
DEATH OF MRS CLARK R NICHOLS.

Mrs Clark r. Nichols passed away
about 100, Monday morning, after lin
gering Illness. She leaves a husband
md two children, Mrs Edward Brother
ron and William E. Nichols; also two
sisters, Mrs Mary Adams of Weston and
Mrs Harriet Banks of Cross Highway.
The funeral Is to be held from her late
residence, Thursday afternoon, Rev j.
B. Kettle officiating, the funeral being
in charge of Undertaken Fable of West
port.
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THE DEEhFlELD DlSIhlCIs
A company of young people were en-
tertained at B. F. Burr'a, recently.
The masquerade at William Burr's was
largely attended and a pleasant time was
enjoyed.
Miss Laura A. Dowd returned home,
last week, after an absence of nearly
three weeks.
Charles Nichols was excused from
jury duty for this term.
Francis 3. Perry is with his parents
for few days.
Mrs Julia Wilson, who now lives in
Bridgeport, called on Greenfield friends,
Tuesday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-18
LONG HILL.

mnTHoDfsr cHTIRCH NOTES.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-18
Fabrics of Silk and Wool.

Silk and Wool suitings, thst come in six
handsomely blended mixtures OF new spring
tones, exceptional value, at 81 Is yard.
4inch silk AM wool illdescent mixtures, sl
a yard
20 inch wool m ytures. latest Spring shades
T5c yard.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-18
THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT

Miss Elsie Sherwood has been guest
of her cousins, the Misses Bradley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-25
FLEET TO ACT WITH CUBANs.
For the Present the Insurgents Will
Do the Fighting in Cuba.

Washington, April 24-Secretary
Sherman said today that it fas his ex-
pectation that for the present and the
immediate future the inSurgent army
would do the greater part of the fight
ing in Cuba. He added the statement
that there was no intention of taking
the militiamen and new recruits into
Cuba until thoroughly Injured to the
hardships of actual military life. and
that probably the regulars also would
be held in this country until later in
the season, The Secretary expressed
the opinion that Admiral Sampson 5
fleet would take the first opportunity to
form Il junction with Gomez's army and
that there would thenceforth be perfect
cooperation between those two organi-
cations i'll conducting the war against
the common enemy. THE insurgents
are the best men for this service at
present, said the Secretary. land they
can be trusted to do jealous work when
well armed and well clothed" He said
it was his understanding that the gov
ernment would furnish the arms and mrl-
nitionS of war to fit out several regi-
ments of the insurgents in good shape
and to put the entire Cuban army in
good fighting trim
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-25
THE HOUSE FOR WAR
CONTINUED from First Page.)

sage from the President asking that Con
gress shall make formal declaration of
war and that there will be a quick re-
Spouse to the request. There has been
some apprehension that there might be
renewal of the effort to secure Il recog-
milton of the independence of the Cuban
insurgents, in connection with the war
declaration. but the best information
now is that this will not be undertaken,
and that there will be practically no OPP
position in the Senate to a war resolu-
ton. 1t is suggested by some of the
members of the Committee on Foreign
Relations that it will not even be neces-
sary TO refer the Presidents message to
the committee, when received, but that a
resolution can be Immediately introduced
and passed. The committee will report
promptly in any event
The Senate will resume consideration
of the Naval Appropriation bill at the
earliest moment. The only disputed
point undisposed of in connection with
the Naval bill is the provision IN re-
gard to the price of armor which Sena~
tors Tillman and Butler are making an
effort to have reduced from S4OO to $500
after the three battle ships now build
ing are supplied. Both these Senators
and probably others will make speeches
in support of this amendment, and the
debate will in all probability be sharp.
1t does not appear probable than the
amendment win be accepted by the
Senate.
The Senate also will take up the
Army Reorganization bill as soon as it
can be reached after it is reported from
the committee on Military Affairs by
which it will be given prompt ohlsid-
GRAFTON.
1t is not believed that the war revenue
bill will receive consideration from the
Senate this week. owing to the probabili-
ty that it will meet with sufficient OPP
position in the conference of the com
mittee TO delay it there some time. The
Democrats will seek to eliminate the
bond feature of the bill and they max
attempt to incorporate provision for N.
income tax when the bill reaches the
committee. and stubborn contest is
promised both in the committee and III
the Senate
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-25
SPANISH CABINET MEETING.
The Formal Declaration Of Hostilities is
the Talk of the POpulace.

Madrid April 24.-7:45 p. m.-There
were slight demonstrations early this
morning and again this evening, but
they were dispersed by Governor Aguil-
era. The one subject of conversation
throughout the day has been the capture
Of the Buena Ventura prior to a formal
declaration of hostilties or the lapse IF
the time limit in the American ultima
tum. The papers describe it as an act
of piracy.
Many rumors are afloat as to captures
on both sides. The papers warn the pop
ulace not to be elated or depressed by
such statements, insisting that many Of
them originate on foreign Bourses Tor
gambling purposes
The attitude of the citizens on Madrid
to-day is irreproachabe. Several Amer
lean correspondents left by the Sud EX-
press. Probably the fact that the Cabi-
net council was held in the morning i'll
stead of this afternoon as had been ar
ranged. means that news has been re-
ceived necessitating prompt action, but
nothing has been divulged.
Advices have been received from Ma
Mia, Philippine Islands, that when news
was received of the sailing of the Amer
lean squadron from Hong Kong an I'M
posing popular demonstration took place,
all classes Offering their property and
lives in defence of the country. The en-
thuiasm is described as tremendous.
Rumors are being circulated that the
Philippine filibusters are cooperating
with the American squadron, but there
is no official confirmation of them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-25

Governor Atkinson Will Only Allow Half
of the Guard to Volunteer.

Atlanta, Ga, April Ex-Governor At
kinson this afternoon issued orders to all
regimental commanders of the State
troops to meet in his Office tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock.
The object of the conference will he
to discuss the ways and means of fur
nishing the United States government
with Georgia's quota of volunteers and
at the same time recruiting the regi-
ments as fast as ranks are broken into.
Governor Atkinson will not allow all
the troops to volunteer, but will keep half
of them in Georgia for domestic defense.
There is a general belief that many peo-
pie will be thrown out of employment bv
the war and that local troubles will arise
among the laboring classes. which is out
of work. They think the State troops
will be needed here for the suppression of
any domestic trouble, and also for the
repulsion of any attempt that may be
made to land privateers on the Georgia
coast. Governor Atkinson believes that
Georgia is too near the seat of war. and
affords too tempting sea front, not to be
attacked by the Spanish or by privateer-
teering parties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-25
TEDDY'S TELEGRAM.

Detroit Mich, April 24-It is report
ed here that owing to disagreements
over orders the Detroit Naval Reserves
will not go to Norfolk Navy Yard Oil
tuesday as ordered. Assistant Secretary
of the Navy Roosevelt to-day notified the
Naval Reserves "to follow the Navy De
partment to number of men, instead of
the instructions from Captain CROWN
shield" The reserves held meeting
to-day with the result that Lieutenant
Commander Gilbert Wilkes, with the
permission of Governor Pingree. left for
Washington to-night-to confer with Sec
rotary Roosevelt, as the meaning of the
telegram was not clear.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-25
ANOTHER CAPTURE.
The Steamer Catalina Added to the
Prizes of American Navy.


Prizes of American Navy.
Key West, Fla. April 24.-11 40 p.
m.)-The Spanish Transatlantic steam
er Catalina, captured to-day twelve
miles from Havana by the cruiser De
troit, just arrived here under prize
crew.
THE CATALINA AT KEY WEST.
Key West. Fla, April 24.-Ensign
Christy. with crew of sixteen from
the cruiser Detroit and four from the
Flagship. brought into port this after
noon the captured Spanish steamer Cat
alma. Captain Fano, 3,491 tons, which
left Cadiz March and was bound from
New Orleans for Barcelona via Havana,
for which latter port she was making
when taken
The Catalina was captured about
o'clock this fSunday) morning twelve
miles from Havana. She was taken by
the cruiser Detroit. When the first shot
was fired her captain made desperate
effort TO escape his pursuer, and the
chase was prolonged for eight miles.
Finally a solid shot brought her to. She
is carrying cargo of 5000 bundles of
slaves.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-25
ENGLAND's NEUTRALITY.
Prince of Wales Held a Council to Ap-
prove the Draft of Proclamation.

Prince of Wales Held a Council to Ap-
prove the Draft of Proclamation.
London, April 24-It is announced
that the Prince of Wales held council
yesterday at Marlborough House ON be-
half of the Queen for the purpose of
approving the draft of the neutrality
proclamation. 1t is supposed that the
proclamation will be strictly in the line
of presidents, calling attention to the
British foreign enlistment act, etc, and
warning British subjects against block
AIDE breaking or aiding the belligerents
in any way.
Inc coaling question VIII be met by Il
provision that belligerents will be sup
piled at British ports with not more coal
than is sufficient to carry them to the
nearest port of their own country or
some nearer destination, and no more
coal will be supplied to the same vessel
within three months except by special
permission.
Armed ships will be prohibited from
carrying prizes into British ports includ-
ing those of the colonies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-25
VATICAN WILL BE NEUTRAL

The Pope Sends His Blessings to the
Queen Regent With the Hope TO See
Spain INDICATED.
London, April 24-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says;
Cardinal RampOla, the Papal Secre
tary of State, declares that the Watt.
can will observe the strictest neutrality
The Pope desires prayers only for q
speedy conclusion of peace. He con.
siders the signing of Te Deums for vic
tories an utterly incongruous proceed.
ing
The Rome correspondent of the Stan,
dard says:
'The Queen Regent asked the bless.
ing of the Pope upon Spanish arms
His Holiness replied that he sent il
from his heart and hoped to see a win.
dication of SPANS rights which had
been trampled upon"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-25
LONDON EXCHANGE NERVOUS
A Five Per Cent Rate Expected as the
United States Takes Gold Freely.

london, April PA five per cent.
bank rate is expected as soon as the
United States begins taking gold freely,
as consequence of the war, and the
Bank of England in order to increase
its stock of gold is already making adj
vances free of interest. against ship
ments of gold from abroad.
The Stock Exchange is most nervous,
awaiting developments and the business
done is small. mainly consisting of offers
to SELL with depressing results. Spanish
stock has been thrown on the market.
not only by Paris, but by the Bank of
Spain. \ calmer feeling supervened On
Friday. The bears began rebuying
which led to sharp recoveries, though
there were still sensible declines in most
departments, including first class stocks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-25
THE Candida CAPTURED.

The Gushing Chasing Schooner-The
Antonio Captured by the Torpedo
Boat Porter
New York, April PA dispatch to
the Press from Key West says:
The gunboat Wilmington today cap
tured the Spanish schooner Candida,
with a deck load of charcoal intended
Tor Havana, where it is extremely
valuable for ueI.
AT this writing the Gushing is bear.
ing down ON schooner to the south
east. The breeze is slow. and while
she has on all sail, the Gushing will
overhaul her shortly. She has the
start. but the Gushing has the steam.
The torpedo boat Porter today cap
tured the Spanish schooner Antonio,
laden with Sugar for Havana. The
Antonio was sent to Key West with i
prize of four under Naval Cadet Du.
Boise"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-25
MIR. TRAYS TREATMENT.
He Had to Claim the Protection of the
British Minister at Santiago.

lie Had to Claim the Protection of the
British Minister at Santiago.
Kingston, Jamaica, April 24.-Mr
TRAY american Consul mt Baracoa)
received letter from Santiago
friend, dated April IL, saying that the
American Consul had left the week be-
fore, and advising him to leave. The
coasting steamer San Juan happened
to be in port at Baracoa. Mr. TRAY
sailed with his wife and children and
with only two hand bags for baggage.
leaving the consulate unoccupied and
the business unprovided for.
When he reached Santiago he claim
ed the protection of the British Consul
and promptly cabled Washington ask
ing why he had not been looked after
when all other cOnsulateS were direct
ed to reach Jamaica at the earliest OPP
portunity. He stayed at a hotel in San
tiago for a week unmOlested and then
the British consul got him and his fam
lily safely to the Ely
Mr.. TRAY says he has been treated
shamefully. As there is no telegraph
at BaracOa, he did not know what was
happening on the outside. 1t is assum-
ed as he is an American. that he will
lay the matter before Congress. He
does not know who was the blame
According to his statement, the
southern coast garrisons have been
weakened to strengthen the defense at
Havana. Last Thursday the San Juan
sailed from Santiago with regiment.
and another coast steamer, pressed into
the service by Spain, took troops the
same day from ManzanilIo for Ha-
Vana.
1t was reported last Thursday at Bar
acoa that the place would be evacuated
by 1000 SPANISH troops.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-25
DETROIT TO THE FRONT.

Detroit. April 24.-At a meeting of %
representative citizens held in the may
or's office to-day the following resolution
was adopted:
Resolved, That it is the sense Of this
meeting that we, as citizens of Detroit,
recommend and promise that those en-
listing and going to the front in the
service of their country may go with the
assurance that those dependent upon
them at home shall be well cared for"
When the meeting adjourned it was
with the understanding that another
would be held in day or two to carry
out the above outlined pledge. Several
wealthy citizens promised heavy sub
scriptions toward fulfilling the objects
of the movement