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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

G q TT Never in the history of the
d. , clothing trade we're suits equal
in material, trimmings finish
anu iit placed on clothing tables to the
I1he onered on sale this week. Nobby
IIald Cheviots, Pin Stripe and Pin Check
Worsteds, Neat Mixed Cassimeres, Plain
Biack and Blue Worstcds, Tricots and
Gheriots, all from much costlier
mes. High priced merchant tailors charge
treble the amount for suits not better in
an: point OF value. and to match 'em
ready TO wear for anything like the price
Is all out of question.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

The Chicago Tlmes-Herald says: Gen
cral Weyler still yearns to lead vic
torious army from New York to San
Francisco.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

sidered they furnish abundant reason
why war should be averted, il possible.
There are some clrcum stances under
which war is unavoidable. however, and
under such circumstances, when war
does come, the cost should not be con-
s.dcred.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

The Southern Tobacco Journal shows
that North Carolina ranks second in the
production OF leaf tobacco, her crop
selling for S5,490,334; Kentucky leading.
with crop worth 56.032.202 In the
manufacture of tobacco Missouri leads
win 5ohoo,ooo pounds for the first six
months of the fiscal year: Kentucky.
1S,4oo,e0o pounds, and North CAROLINA,
5000 900
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

Secretary Gage wants to reduce the
number of custom districts two-thirds
II mes mus reckless with the posts,
what Will some statesmen do about their
FENCES? asks the Philadelphia Times.
And does he believe it will strengthen
the party In Virginia?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
MEMS SUITS.

TH A7 For n choice of single and
DO, y double breasted Sack Suits, OF
nobby plaid cheviots and cas-
SS,dmeres, including plain blacks and blues.
ucmulnc bargain creations and results of
SuiilnSs from higher priced grades. Six
Nliicty.seven never captured so much
real ,i, value before and chances are it never
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

Meanwhile the Spaniards are murder
ing the Cubans whenever they get a
chance. and the autonomy scheme turns
out to be bigger fraud than the first
accounts seemed to indicate, asserts the
Mail and Express
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
FEBRUARY q, 1898
EIGHT PAGES.

Rev. sam Jones announces himself as
an independent candidate for Governor
of Georgia.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

CT OF For Mems Overcoats. ex.
ID q ! tremely stylish, loose fitting
box back Top Coats. Fifteen
DoiihTs never captured any more genuine
Interested. Sizes are dwindling down
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

The managers of the Vale cotton
mills. of Nashua. n. H., have decided
that after this week the company will
go Out OF business. The mills have been
running for fifty three years, and en-
ploys seventy-hve hands.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

George Washington has been dead %
years, and the Maryland and Virginia
boundry dispute is still going on. Wash
ington thought he settled II by the com
past of 17S5, but he had no premonitlon
of the sort of fellows Accomac and
Somerset oy5termen of The future were
going to be, observes the Baltimore
News.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

In Germany, when the vote Of the
jury stands six against six prisoner
is acquitted. y vote of seven against
five leaves the decision to the court, and
on Il vote Of eight against four the pris-
oner is convicted.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

Senior de Lone was hung in effigy at
Yonkers Tuesday by about one hundred
men, angered at the loss Of the Maine.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

There are two blind beggars In New
York who have stood Mt their respective
corners ION Fifth avenue every day for
twenty -flve y5nrs. 1t Is believed thai:
both have accumulated fortunes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

James r. Garfield, the oldest son of
State Senator, has become candidate
for the Republican Congressional nomi-
nation In the Twentieth Ohio District
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
MEMS OvERC0ATs.

e Il IN For Mems Overcoats me-
Dad u dunn weight, medium length
medium shade, far above me
alum In quality and far below medium in
price. Regular bargain snaps for Four
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

In New York Mrs. George Gould wore
the crown of the Emperor of China ut
n social function, says n New York pa
Per. and that was enough to fix the
source of the new Chinese loan
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

General Bragg says If he were captain
Of man-of-war in Havana he would
burn the town, blow UP the forts and
in other ways make 1t interesting for
Spain.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

Gin m oh For Men Mems :ror oyereoats-
sorted lengths, shapes
weights. colors, styles, shades, values that
cannot be duplicated again for an Y. See
The show windows for OXercoa. Bargains
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

GO IL For Mems Overcoats. light
OGsf Cand dark colors, plain black
and blue Tricots, Beavers and
Coverts: up to date IN style and down 20
date in price.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

The Cubans of the City Of Mexico are
making extensive preparations for the
celebration on the cath instant. TODAY,
of the third anniversary of tie outbrnal
OF the present instruction. y party of
young Spaniards performing Spanish
airs in the street in the garb of spanish
students. ON Sunday last, were attacked
and stoned by the populacc.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

THE louisville Cou:ier-Journal saws.
IF the Southern people want mills and
factories they can get them. 1t looks
now as though they viii. for the trade
organiza tons in Atlanta, Richmond.
Montgomery, Wilmington, Norfolk
Nashville. Houston. Chattanooga, New
Orleans and other cities are actively a,
work with this aim In view.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

c. no For Children's suits-Dark
JC navy blue twilled Chevlot-
sizes only from 9 to 15-noth-
ing larger nor smaller One Ninety Eight
never had such purchasing power In Boys
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

co. For Short Pants for Boys
,SHE Good dcsigns-all wool--patent
bands and buttons-double seat
and knees-rcgular wear rcSistcrs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

Inc most triumphant record of pop0lar enthusiasm
ever known in merchandising siege of undated selling
an opportunity OF greater and greater buying Of Fine
Clothing and Furnishings by crowds and crowds OF bargain
seekers continually paronizing the various departments
tne Dig store That is the history achieved by the mar
yeou Bargain Creations at the Great Stock Relief I'm
loading Sale, and thus will it be from time to time merci
essy sacrificing and unreservedly Strengthening every
Heavy Weight Garment in this magnificent stock to con-
vert everything possible into cash before the close Ct the
SEASON. II you are money saver seeking double ami
treble worth in reliable Clothing and Furnishings of stand
ara manufacture, this wonderful sale must stand in your
eyes as chance that demands your Imperative and i'm
meeiate attention
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

or. For Short Pants for Boys
mi, Solid Heavy Brown Wooden
Fabric-eXtraordinary value in
Knee Pants for the Twenty-Five Cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
CHILDREN'S SUITS.

n ~ I viceable Cheviots-neat mix
tures-the sizes are slightly
out of shape-but every suit in the lot O
genuine leader for Ono Forty-Seven.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24
KNEE PAN rs.

81. For Short Pants for Boys
nc. Made. With, taped seams and
hold fast bands from stout
WOODEN fabrics-sizes from age IL to- 10
inclusive.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-24

90. For Short Pants for Boys
NNIs Fine CaSSmeres, worstcds and
Cheviots-remnants from COM
bination outlits--the material in some Ia
worth more than is charged for the pants
ready to wear.
The Newtown bee., 1898-08-05

held another interesting service in the w. c. T. |. rooms here, last Friday ev- ening. The lecture of Rev c. ". Davis at Pavilion hall, on the same evening. vas well attended and very highly spok- en of by those who heard it.
 Miss Ella Potter of Geneva, N. Y., is passing few weeks with her friends, Misses Florence and Lillian Beeman, st Mrs c. N. Beeman'g st Lakeside.
 John s. Gum still continues in very feeble health.
 MT and Mrs Horatio McCan of Dan- bury passed the latter part of last week here St George McCan's. It was thought, last week, by pr Den slow that His patient, M. G. Taylor, of Lakeside, be conveyed to the general hospital at Bridgeport for care and nor e thorough surgical treatment. Hopes are entertained that he may return there from greatly benefited in health and body, which have become so enfeebled during the past four months.
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BETHLEHEM.

1 SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO CAPT KAIR. ! Capt k9ir met with severe accident, last week, st the barn of Harry Griswold. Tn attem ptiDg tn drive into the barn through low doorway, he was caught 1 between the top of the door and his wag~ on seat, and received 8 severe bruising on his right side and right shoulder. He has new clerk, brother-in-law of Mrg Kair. His former clerk, Bert s, Johnson, is at work for Dea T. Bird in his wooden mill. Mir Bird has been awarded the contract for several hundred yards of cloth for the CoHnecticuJ Industrial
 school for boys st Meriden.
 Herbert k. Benton, who recently died iD New Haven, was resident Of this 1 town for several years during his boy hood, and made many friends that have never forgotten him. His father, Daniel 1 l.. Benton, and his mother, are both
 buried in our Evergreen cemetery. Mrs John Green, son and daughter, and gentleman friend from New Haven are at her mothers, Mrs Christopher
 Hunts.
 ". N. Hurlhutt and family are at their summer cottage, on the shore of Long Meadow reservoir.
 Nelson Flower was up from Waterbury at his father 'a, over Sunday. Mrs 4, c. Lake has had an operation for f1Jati1g kidney st the Presbyterian hospital in New York, and i8 getting aloug as we'll as could be expected since the operation.
 Grocer Charles F. Loomis and friends were at J. ". Smiths on Sunday.
 J.W. Smith has his Wizard engine, recently purchased in Rutland, Vt., set up and in running order for churping, saw1ng wood, etc.
 John Houenbeck has had @ severe at- tack of appendicitis, but is now better. George c. Guild had 3 severe shock, but has 30 far recovered ag to be able to be up and about.
 Several of our energetic farmers have marketed part of their potato and cab page crop at good price. W. E. John son takes the lead in raising peas and beans. He picked eight bushels of string beans at his first picking.
 Wallace P. Hayes was in Middlebury on Wednesday.
 Mrs Lucien Hitchcock and daughter, Marjorie, of Watertown, were guests at J. D. Dayton's, last week. Two ladies from New Haven came to board at Mrs H. B. Atwood's on Monday.
 During the past week monuments.have been erected to the memories of Harvey ar3 ur7uk
The Newtown bee., 1898-08-05
W0ODBURY.
THE STREET AND VICINITY.

Rev J. 4. Freeman and family have returned fram their sea side cottege at Belle Island.
 Henry Beard aley and faniy have come to spend the summ2r at their old home on North Main street.
 A tow meeting is called for Saturday, August 6, at o'clock, to act upon the legacy Of Judge Cothren to the town. also % act upon the assignment of 3 legs cy from his brother which Charles MitcE.Cl hes made to the tcwa, and to consider school matters pertaining to the new graded school building.
 The First Congregational church will be ready for occupancy August 7. The organ has been removed from the gallery and established in nea. and c0mmodi- ous loft in the recess at the back of the building. The platform for the pulpit has been brought forward and lowered. The carpets have been cleaned and re- paired and the church thoroughly clean. ed. The moving 0f the organ was an ex- peasiv8 j5b and was accomplished through the afforts of N, N. Strong and his assistants. The public are in antici- patton of enjoying the music and concert to be given soon,
 Rev Herbert J. Wyckoff will occupy the pulpit of the North Congregational church, next Sunday, in the absence oz his father. Ho preached, laat Sunday, in the First Congregational church.
 It is said that Corporal Puuy Boyd, brother of Prof E. 5. Boyd, has enlisted in the Rhode Island hght artillery and expects that they will be sent to the Philippines about September l.
 There Is feeling current that the town can afford 10 put enough money into the new graded school building site to buy the Ward and Octon corner lots and have an ornament to our Main street and an honor to the good old town which all shall be proud to point to. Let the good work be done and see that the matter is brought up in town meeting. Why can't 8 temporary school of higher grade be started in September and moved into the new building when ready2
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placed in position. The selectmen should see that the work is done.
NEW PRESTON.
DIR cURT1ss LOSES A VALUABLE HORSE.

DIR CURTISs LOSES A VALUABLE HORSE.
 A horse driven by pr Curtiss of Corn wall Bridge was taken ill, last Friday morning, between here and Marbledale and before the doctor reached Isaac Smiths st Lakeside, he deemed it advis- able to take the animal from the wagon, when it immediately dropped dead. The horse was buried as soon after as help could be procured for the purpose. A severe attack of collie was thought to be the cause of it's death.
 The last week Of July will be remem- bered as 6 most sultry one. No hay weather but humidity here was great. The showers refreshed the earth but did not seem to greatly change the air, eith- CT day or night.
 Hotels and boarding houses about Lake Waramaug bid fair to all be crowd ed during August with city guests. Mir Platt of Washington, D. C., cous- in of our United States Senatcr o. H. Platt, is passing few weeks at the Will son hotel at Lakeside with his wife. Mrs B. J. Haynes is desirous through August Of receiving few city guests at her cool and shady home here. Mrs Richard Hanson and son of South Dover, N. Y, visited three days of last week here at Thomas Martins. Mrs Augusta Pease of Hartford came last week, to Mrs L. N. Sperry's to pass short time again. Her mother, Mrs H. CurtlsE, Of Meriden, came the same ev- i ening to her elder daughters here, Mrs
 Sherman Cogswell's, to remain through the warm season.
 Mir and Mrs E. M. Wightmsn and daughter of New Britain were guests ot
 MT and Mrs k. H. Beardsley from Thurs day of last week till Tuesday of the pres.
 ent week, when they went to Herman Hoffman's on Christian street to remain the rest of this week. MT Wightmsn ii
 connected with the North & Judd Manu sfacturing Co. of New Britain, one of the Ioldest fi,ms there.
 ! Your correspondent is informed tha
 the sale Of meat now daily made at R. H IArmstrong's markef exceeds 1000 pounds Robert has no cause 70 complain. ! Prof A. Weilla of New York City wa
 here again all of last week, treating tn Ieyes of those who needed and fittir; sthem with proper speetacles. and as th weather waa so threatening, part of tn
 week, he did not finish the work an , canvass of this vicinity wbieh he expect [ led to dos and 30 he will return her !again, possibly next week. to complet Ihis work.
 q The Mission Workers of New Milfor
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th1se who fail to hear her will miss 8 treat.
 The Ladies Aid Society of the Gen. gregational church are endeavorinR to raise money for improvements on the church buildings and as one of the means to this end they mako and have for sale great number of useful and fancy ar ticles. The depository for these articles is at the home of Mrs c. 5. Smith, who will take pleasure in showing goods to anyone that may wish tc purchase.
 Charles Thorp, a son of Bradford Thorp of Preston Mountain, was drown ed in the Ten Mile river, last Sunday, while in bathing with other young mer.
 H. I. Wildman Of Wooster Inn, Dan- bury, ia camping at Spectacle Lake.
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HorCBKIssv1LLE AND VICINITY.

L. R. Teeple, who is seriously ill, is under the care of Dr E. L. Smith.
 The Sunday school mission WAS largely attended in the school yard on Sunday last. Meetings there will continue through August.
 Miss Althea Allen Is contemplating a visit at Louis Island with Miss Miller and her clasBmateB.
 Horace Allen is out for a weeks vaca- tion.
 There is a great improvement being made about the Allen house.
 Miss Dollie Landoz is guest of hc1 sister, Mrs ". H. Allen. Albert Chapman Of Naugstuck was
The Newtown bee., 1898-08-05
YOUNG AT SIXTY.

Serene comfort and happiness in ad~ vanoed years are realized by coInpara- lively few women.
 Their hard lives, their liability to se- rious troubles on account of their pec1- liar organism and their profound igno- ranco concerning themselves, all com biRe to shorten theperiod of usefulness and fill their later years with suffering
 Mrs. pankham has done much to make women strong. She has given advice to many that has shown them how to guard against disease and retain vigor- ous health in old age. From every cor her Of the earth tAers Is constantly com ing the most convincing statements from women, showing the efficacy of Lydia E. PinkhaIn's Vegetable Com pound in overcoming female ills. Here IS 8 letter from Mrs. J. c. Orms, of 220 Horn0r St., Johnstown, Pa, which is earnest and straight to the point:
 DEAR MRs. PINKHAM:-I feel 1t my duty to tell all suffering women that I think your remedies are wonderful. l had trouble with my head, dizzy spells and hot flashes. Feet and hands were cold, was very nervous, could not sleep well, had kidney trouble, pain in ovaries and congestion of the womb Since taking your remedies am better every way My head trouble is all gone. have no pain in ovaries, and am cured of womb trouble can eat and sleep well and arn gaining in flesh I consider your medicine the best to be had Tor fomale troubles"
 The present Mrs. Pinkhams experl- ence in treating female ills Is unparal- le4led, for years she worked side by side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkhar, and for sometime past has had sole charge of the correspoadence department of her great business, treating by letter us many az hundred thousand ailing women during 8 single year.
The Newtown bee., 1898-08-05

Ba1dor, who IS possessed with 9 fine mez21 soprano voice, FaDg 8 solo at both morning and evening service at St John's church, Sunday. Her singing was much enjoyed.
 The many friends of c. W. Starr will be pleased to know that he underwent an operation very successfully, last Friday, and the doctors now have every hope of 
 There will be choral service at St John's, next Sunday evening at7 o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1898-08-05

Sick headache, biliousness, constE patton and all. liver and stomach troubles can be quickly cured by using thosa famous little pills known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They are pleasant to take and never gripe. Edgar Fs Hawley, Newtown; s. c. Bull Ss Go. Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Bots- ford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney
The Newtown bee., 1898-08-05
SNEAK THIEVES AT WORK.

During the past week the town has been visited by sneak thieves. They commenced by stealing 8 watch from the home of J. k. Johnston. They took clothing from MT Todd and after going through the pockets they left the clothes on the lawn. They then went on little further down South Main street and en- tered the house of Mr Neisner, stealing from there chicken, butter and milk. Other eatables from the housas of Booth, the grocer, Main street, and Dr Todd's, East 3street. So far nothing has been heard of the perpetrators of the deeds.
The Newtown bee., 1898-08-05
0A ST Q RIA. Bears the ATh8 Kind You HaTs Always Bs1gtt S's1s'''' sf AsHAszm

The chief burgess of Milesbury, Pa., says DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the best pills he ever used in his family, during forty years of housekeeping. They cure constipation, sick headache and stomach and liver troubles. Small in size but great in results. E. F. Haw- lev, Newtown; s. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Bots- ford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1898-08-05
WOVEN HAMwOCKS.

You II be luvur"d if you come in time to buy one of tn $ klnd The lot IS small, but very good, Friuged valance on n'tN sides. sp'ctders at each end our chorrc of srvc,u ,olors AIthougn wortA at Iea,t eYc., they must go at
 75 Gents Each.
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looking after his property here, the past week.
 Mrs Bell Smith has been spending q few days out of town.
 Dr F. L. Smith has been in New York City on business, the past week.
The Newtown bee., 1898-08-05
MEXICAN GRASS HAmMaCKS.

hr scY ral grades are pr ed in keep ing with their kind F"r 4nc you buy d good one. Better one, 4Jc. One ct ex. ta sl5o ard quality C. e. Another spec. la. extra ~l1e uDu eApc for quality. S9c.
The Newtown bee., 1898-08-05

Write to George D. Stevens at West Bedding in reference to the National separator.
The Newtown bee., 1898-08-05
WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.

Clifford Lyon Is home for two weeks vacation accompanied by his friend, Mir Scranton.
 Mir and Mrs Merton Lyon left New Haven for Great Burlington, last Satur- day, and gre expected at Worthwhile, Sat urday evening for weeks stay.
 The church here and its Sunday school will hold it's annual picnic at Lake Wara- msug, Thursday, August II. The place to be designated later All are invited.
 Rev MT Ramsey and fanily, returned Friday evening, from New Hampshire.
 Homer Landls, the popular drug clerk at Albert Eyetts', left Monday to spend vacation at his home in Poughkeepaie.
 Mrs Bander of Hartford is in town wis ting her aunt, Mrs Dr Happen. Mrs
The Newtown bee., 1898-08-05
To Cents d Yard.

A better gralc. Some in the lot ur, jolutl,s, About 1000 yards in all and the previous prrccs were 2sc and % I5c From 10 10 IS designs and many coi,r4 to choose from, Sod in any quantity ut IS Cents Yard.
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HUI ICAT0F EAiIIuIIy maulC0ted IS W
 <1E29GG.EG P cwder

It g not nsrsly a dustsng powder, but seotfes aHd l"es al sIiu trouslso, and As recommended bF Iny ysiciana and tTGiHed nurses universally. At DEngsisss. s8 aud 5Jo 8 box. Best for baby,