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The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
PETTICOATS.

Flann Petticoats at reduced prices.
Navy blue and drab assabet fame, with
l or 2 pinked ruffles, for 81 IS, were So.
Black, ravy and drsh, assabet flannel,
made with umbrella ruffie, extra full,
now selling for only $3.50.
Black, Atwood, fancy silk embroidered
ruffie, were 81 and 81 so each, now only
S2.9S. a lower price than such grades
usually reach, consequently the best time
to buy.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

A teacher IN q school In nearby town,
while describing the growth Of . plant
commonly called cat tail, the other day,
was Iutertogated by little boy who rails
ed hls hand and said: PLEASE ma'am,
where do dog tails grow2''
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
seen II .. Q. Bull b o.. . 1t Sandy HOOK
rAsTou epApeE INSTRUMENTATION

AT the Easton Grange, Tue sday even
log. the following officers were installed
by Deputy Bradley: Master, George B.
Beers; oVerseer, George Gillette; ltctur-
er, Mrs Edward Seeley steward, Henry
Osborne chaplain, s. B. Turney; secre-
tary, w M. Gallup; treasurer, Z. Jen-
nings; assistant steward, Fred Burr;
pomona, Hattie Perry; f1Jra, Louie
Turney; ceres, s. c. Galloway; gate
keeper, Ellis Wheeler; lady assistant
steward, Annie l.. Roberts.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
NowAnAYs mo- ExoEEn rs To suoCEEn

Co. ia due to the superior class of goods
at the very lowest prices and their i'm
mense trade enables them to sell boots.
shoes and rubbers at almost wholesale
prices. They are going to place on sale,
this week, the balance of the stock
bought from Parker, Simpson & Adams,
the large whole sale house that recently
failed in Boston, and intend to give the
public a chance to hny at prices that
would come within reach of all pocket
books. A call at their store will con-
vince you of the truth of their assertions.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

william @. johnson finished filing bis
large Ice houses on Saturday night or
lasE week. This season, 30 far has not
been exactly Az ideal Ice gathering one.
but fha last cold snap gave him good IL
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
Tie Ho9olaud Dry Gooas Go.
geometry the Rowland stark co.,

The new spring and summer
styles are coming in daily. We
already have in abundance
Figured black silk grena-
dimes and gauzes.
French printed organdies.
Silk-striped French challies.
Foulard silks.
Madras cloths and percales.
Silk poplins in new colors,
Brocaded velvets in high re-
lief.
Satin and granite finished
covert cloths in new street
tones.
Bayadere weaves in black
and colors.
Cracked nets-latest nov
city in over dress for evening
wear.
Appliqued chiffons-very
desirable for yokes and dress
waists of evening dresses.
Lace over dresses complete,
and in addition, some very
fetching novelties in laces.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
CHINA MATTINGS
AND
JAPAN MATTINGS.

All the weights and weayes from low
grades TO superfine. The Japan styles
include all varieties of hemp tand cotton
warp such as fancies, double-dyed and
inlaid, as we'll as many very attractive
novelties. An early inspection will in
sure complete assortment to select
from.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

The agent for the Grand Union Tea
Co., Daniel Shelton, while on his accus-
toned route, was caught in the storm and
obliged to spend few days at the pleas
ant home of Eugene Botsford, Jr.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

James BrOadhead, Jr, arrived home
from Rus STA on Wednesday night and Is
with his father at Tsylor's motel. MIR
Broadhead, Sr., went to New York to
meet his son on the arrival of the steam
ship.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

What pleasure, Is there In life with a
headache, constipation and biliousness
Thousands experience them who would
become perfectly healthy by using ID :
Wits Little Eisrlv Risers, the famous
little pills. II In. Hawley, Newtown; s.
o. Bull, SANDY Hook; A. b. Blake
man, Botsfords B. Hawley q Co., Step
ney.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

A supper will be served to the MEM
bers OF Trinity church choir In the Sun
day school room on Wednesday evening
next, February 16, at 6 O'Clock. It Is
hoped that every member of the choir
will be present to enjoy the social even
ing.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
NEW PRESTON.
A PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENING.

AS your correspondent predicted in
last weeks correspondence, the dancing
party at Pavilion nail last Friday even
ing was the largest in attendance and
patronage which will be held here this
winter. Large sIeighloads arrived be-
tween and 10 o'clock from New Milford,
Kent aud Lirchfield. P. FL. NOrthrop of
New Milford, with harpis1 and cornetist
of Danbury, furnished the music and ali
danced till nearly Saturday morning.
light before they seemed ready TO leave
for home. Ninety.five numbers were
taken, which for this village we consider
large.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

On Thurs lay, Friday and Saturday of
last week, Patrick Cannon filled NJ. G.
Hawley's ice house with Ice from Taun
pond that was over IL inches thick, anC
beautifully clear and nice. There Il
no better ice harvt ste6 In the country
than Is cut from Taunton pond.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Owirg to the snow drifting so badly in
the big storm the milkmen from Pales-
tine were obliged to go through the lots
In some places in order to get their milk
delivered to the Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Mrs E. M. Peck, ST., has SO far ,cov-
cred from her fell, 40 20 be able 20 be
about the house again. Mrs Frank Coger,
reighbor, has kindly cared for hel
| through her ilIness
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
CROCKERY

Inventory has brought to light four
stock patterns that we have decided to
sell for less than cost. We can make UP
two sets Of l12 pieces each that we will
close out for 81 So the set-regular price
would be $l2 80. Fine English earthen-
ware undergl9zed in green.
Also two sets, 1l2 pieces each, in the
finest of decorations, for $l2 the set, reg
ular price would be Sl7 48. There's none
actually better at any price. Two sets in
fine porcelain, dainty decorations and lat
est patterns, ll2 pieces in each set, for
Sl2-regular price would be SIS. A
good and very cheap offer.
In making up these full sets it leavee
US with good many odd pieces which
we will also sell for less than cost-you'l
be surprised how low Wen let them gc
for. Plates, dishes, cups and saucers
They are the finest porcelain and you car
buy them for about the same that com
mon white ware costs.
Our assortment of finest French Organ
dies has arrived. The patterns are ex
qujsite and excel in their attractiveness
They represent, in large variety, tEe
highest perfection in the printers art OF
counterfeiting natures logeIiness in fJw
ers, leaves and vines.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

This ia pan cake time and E. F. Haw-
ley's is the place to get the genuine old
fashioned buckwbeat to make them OF
&c pound, 50 80 hundred. New lot just
in.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

The Sunday school at BoJsford organ
lied in che fall is doing finely. Oliver
Blackmsn Of East Village IL acting sur
erintendent.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Charles Thomson and wife received a
genuine surprise the d st of the week, q
sleighing party from Stepney Depot
spending the evening with them.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

E. r. Hawley has decided to continue
to sell, this month, Atlantic A SC, Fruit
of Loom &c, l &c by piece. Best shirt
irg calicoes &c yard.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Miss Bertha Lewis Of Fairfield was a
guest of Mrs Laura Curtis at Curtis Hill,
last week.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

An pleasant evening at cards was en-
Ioyed by the Sandy Hook Young people
at the home OF James M. Blackman, one
night last week.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Brussels and Ingram carpeting, extra
value In ingrains at 38c a yard, pretty
patterns, at Warner, Taylor & Curtis.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Choice California oranges nplv zoe dog
en- new lemons 15c doz. at E. F. Haw-
LEWIS.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

The school in Taunton district has
been closed for q week on account of the
illness Of the teacht T, Miss Morehouse.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Canned goods and dried fruits Of all
kinds at Warner, Taylor & Curtis. Pri
ces guaranteed for fret quality goods.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
WRAPPERS.

Flannelette Wrappers that have been
selling for 81 and S125 are now marked
down to 75c each.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

MlsW. M. Reynolds, who has beer
away for q month, returned home OF
Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Seth Sturges of Plumtrees has sold 6
pair Of hOrsts to Aaron Reed of Red
ding, taking one hi rse In exchange.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Messrs George Knapp and e. M. Peck
took advantage of the good sleddirg by
filling their ice houses, the first of the
week.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Rubbers are busting off fast at the
low prices E. F. Hawley is selling them
at
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Jewett, the magician, entertained {
small audience at the Town hall, Wed
nesday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Mias Jennie Clark of Brooklyn has
been passing few days at Taylor's he
tel,
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
.FLANNELETTES.

Many new effects in fancy and plain
stripes and staple patterns, for cents 8
yard. Best eyer Cffered at that price.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
NIGHTSHIRTS.

Extra fine quality muslin, large full
sizss, for 80 cents each. Commencing
the week with special advantages for
mems
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Miss Catharine German OF Sandy Hook
was in New Milford and Danbury over
Sunday and Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Mrs O5is w. Barker, with her son, Ed
ward Lloyd, returned from q short stay
In Brooklyn this afternoon.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

John Dayton of Sandy Hook was with
Bridgeport friends a part of last week.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Mr and Mrs w. j. Beecher are now at
Grand View hotel, Jacksonville, Fla.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Pratt's poultry food for making hens
lay can be found at Warner, Taylor &
Curtis.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Mre John L. Hughes of Taunton dis
tricC is quite seriously i'll.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Mrs G. H. NOrthrop and children ar,
Wis ting in Brooklyn.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
nIsTRICT OF NEWT0WN, Is Probate Court,
Fab q I2Q9

Estate OF CHAS "A. MCDEHMDTT, late OF
Newt wn. In said district, deceased,
The Court OF Probate TOR the District of
Newtown, hath limited and allowed months
from the date hereof, for the creditors OF said
estate 10 present their claims tor settlement
Those who neglect TO present their accounts,
properly attested within said time, will be
debarred recovery. All persons indebted TO
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment to
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
AT TRINITY CHURCH
ANNUAL RECEPTION TO MEMBERS o.
TRINITY PARISH.

The annual reception to the members
OF Trinity parish, was held at the rec
tory on Tuesday evening, February 8. 1t
was largely attended by those of all ages
and was pronounced to be one of the
most enjoyable gatherings which have
been held In long tine. Sunday mark
ed the eighth year In this happy rels-
tionship Of rector and people. Rev MIR
Linsley is most highly esteemed by the
general public as well.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Philip 7. Ham, who is conducting a
store at Canaan, was in town on Tues
day.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Miss Sophia Booth from Halter town
has recently purchased the gray colt,
Nellie, of l.. G. Gilbert.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
ClOaking Cloths.

Astrakhans, boucles, bea-
vers, seal pushes, etc. Some
of these goods will cost dou-
bic our present prices when the
next season opens. In some
cases the new tariff will be
more than the foreign cost OF
the goods. Better buy now.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

4 Danbury team driven 81 two young
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
JOHN Z. KEANE &c co.
Corner Main and John Streets.
MEMS WHITE SHIRTS.

We want to say word about fine line of the best
shirts made for the money We want you to know them
We want to them. We want you to enjoy all
the comfort that goes with perfectly made and superby
fitting shirt.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

4 flno new line q valentines can b
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

Bert Coger spent last week with
friends in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

George Knapp has sold his 81 crop Il
tobacco to Chicht sser of DanbuIy.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
~ ATTRACTIYE ENTERrAINMENT.

Prof Timothy Drake of Abingdon,
Mass, will give an illustrated lecture up
on the Passion Play of Obtr Ammergau
at Pavilian hail on the evening If Feb
ruary II, commencing at CLOCK. Over
100 brilliant views will De shown with
powerful calcium light. Prof Drake
comes here most highly recommended
having been for ID years in this capacity
before the public. Tickets will be 80
and SOC for admission. Your cores
pondent hope the hall will be well filed.
Nothing is more entertaining than a
good lecture and as this is the fret given
in the ball this season, let it ne well
patronized. Mary views will be given.
not directly connected with the Passion
Play, before and after the lecture.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
MEMS MADRAS SHIRTS.

Fancy shirts that made by the same concern that
the white are-' Monarch.' Same good features,
same perfection prices-$1, 1925, $50, 200 It
is worth the price we ask just to know about them
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
- MON a. RCH.v

That's the name oft. Made to fit tall men. Made to
fit short Made to fit medium Different length
sleeves with each size collar Designed and made by
who know what good shirt ought to bewho shirts
themselves Fit right around the neck bosom sets good
sleeves the right LENGTH doesn't hitch up in the back
peri every point. Prices ST., l.25, 1.50, 200,
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

FL Hoeford filed his mammoth ice
house at Lakeside, this week. He will
the coming summer supply Loomsrwick
and Col E johns on's with ice in addition
to his previous patrons. Mr. Hcsford has
recently introduced to the express office.
8 graphophone, which has been interest.
ing to those who have had the pleasure
of hearing it.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

TS1R sALE-A small iartn IN Newtosa Tam
L ton district, containing about q acres.
For particulars address, f. s. FAIRFIELD
Locust ave., Danburys Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
LOCAL nRAMAr1c SUCCESS.

The entertainment at Pavilion nall on
Tuesday evening of this week WAS well
patronized. About 20 came from Wash
ington including 80 from the Gunnery.
Several came also from New Milford.
The rendition of the two farces, TOO
attentive by half and "a Swiss Court
ship" was conceded by all to be the best
acting which has yet been done at the
hall. There is no ne to designate who
did the best. They all did well. A great
amount of credit and gratitude is due to
Mrs Den8low OF Marbiedale for the di-
rection and SUPPLEMENTARY of the en-
tire entertainment. Her husband, DR.
Denslow, also was among the best actors
of the evening and done all in his power
with his wife to make the result as it
Was a perfect success,
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11
Notice.

GOOD LIVE AGENTS WANTED to 5 II Nc
VI CORMICk HARVESTING MACHIN IS and
HAY RAKES in every town. Addres c. B.
ADAMS, Travelling Agent Franklin Hotel.
Waterbury. Conn.,
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

AGENT WANTED for a good selling Frticles
a several needed in every honse in Ameri-
ca. A great chance for wide awake men- En,
close &c stamp for further particulars THE
HOLMES s. BASSETT CO., 40 North Main ST. 5
Waterbury, Conn
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-11

NOTICE FARMERS-The Inquest laarlet
In price paid or calves, poultry and pork.
Calves received every Tuesday. A. G BEN.
TON Naw .ilfnrd. Conn.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-11
NEW-YORK CITY.

A correspondent asks when the Metropolitan Mu-
scum OF Art will be reopened II has been re-
opened and Is open at the usual hours.
a series Of meetings will be conducted by the
Rev John II. Elliot, from November l3 to 20 at
the Young Mems Christian Association, Twenty
third-st and Fourth-ave. Mr. Elliott was for NJ
teen years an association secretary and has re-
Gently become the pastor Of the Thirty-fourth
Street Reformed Church. AT 12:l5 o'clock each day
he Will speak on The Holy Spirit" At S:45 p m
the service will be evangelistic. Miss Laura Chris
tine Blackwell will sing each evening and both
Sundays. at 3:l5 p. m. cornetist, Walter v
Curtis, will play.
The Nineteenth Century Club will meet at Del
monico's Fifth-ave and Fortyfourthst.. this even
ing at $50 o'clock There will be discussion on
What Shall BE the Policy of the United States in
Relation to Colonial Expansion" by George !"
Wellington, United States Senator from Maryland
and General Stewart l.. WoodforG.
Alexander Skelly. a member Of Troop A. Sd United
States Cavalry. a descrter from Camp Wikon. was
sentenced to two years in State Prison by Judge
Fitzgerald In Part ii of General Sessions yesterday
morning. for forging the name Of his captain to
several checks
The Unitarian Sunday school Union Will hold a
meeting In the parish house OF All Souls Church.
No. l04 East Twenteth-st.. on the afternoon OF
Friday November 1s An amendment 10 the con-
stituton Will be adopted. which, Il IS SAID Will re-
suit in the pastors and all officers and teachers OF
the Unitarian Sunday schools III New-Nork ana
tho neighborhood Joining the union.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-11
local BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS.

A, Involuntary petition in bankruptcy was flied
yesterday against Henry Gutwillig manufacturer
or suits and wrApper5 at No. 5}6 Broadway, who
made an assignment Wednes day, by Epstein
prothers on behalf of three creditors, II. Hiahlo X
Co.. 1884: Mendelsohn Co. 800 and French *
ward sfe. 1t was alleged 'hat he committed an
~, - bankruptcy by making an assignment.
D,nutv-Sherln Radley yesterday received wr!ts
of replevin against Mr.. Gutwillig aggregatns
A?5i. from the following creditors: F. Victor <
nLHt,or i9SS and Charles II. French $76i
schenSl Dyolan1ary petition in bankrl pjcy was filed
Yesterday against philip hatz by Hruber a 30;
Rouse Rouse. sss; salmon Fenennbaum sEs; Abraham
q g. ~ Dreference ne had allowed his stock be
tsaken under a writ OF re2ievin. had given bill
~ Saia 20 g Roscnthal x Son. had given a chattel
yrortoa 90 on fixtures to an vmploye. and had
trensferred his outstanding accounts.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-11
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.
YONKERS.

Miss Adelaide Swan. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
William Swan. was married on Wednesday evening
at the home OF her parents No S6 Yonkers-aVe''
10 William Beck. The ceremony was performed oS
the Rev T. H. Baragwanath. pastor OF the Cen
tral Methodist Episcopal Church. Miss Jennie HOW
nrd Finley was the maid of honor and James j.
Thompson the best man.
Mrs Mary levin Wlthered Thomas dled yes'e'
dav NJ the home Of her daughter. Mrs. Alexander
smith at Pasade and Glenwood aves; She "Ss ..
eighty-six wears old and the widow or Miian VI VI
Thomas The funeral will be held IN ba''no'e'
Md where the family formerly hved. ,.o. ~,
Al the free entertainment under the ausPccs auPo, wr
,he Young Mems Christian Association to-iiloIlO o -"
nicht paul Kamerer will give his entertainments
erfitied From Reveic to Taps ,, <, o,d
a series Of dances IS 10 be given tliS - i,i, he
winter nj the AmaCkasscn club mouse u!aus n. LII
susnices of the Dance Committee Inc n's ST. VIZ, ~
take place on Thanksgving The ma.ronns aIods
he Mrs REGINALD Canning. Mrs. wafer r. I'VE NE
man. Mrs John Reid Mrs. Harry HoiDrVoSK' Ms
george Chamberlin Mrs Henry M Bafo; NJ :" n
Richard w Bogart. Mrs Theodore Gil%Inan, mall "' Mrs
NcNeelev Stauffer. Mrs. Thomas EWlhtH. nn NJ
Hampton y. Ewing; Mrs Georsss s,,s1 IT. y Law
renee Mrs. John KendrGk Bangs Mdsey M1s fe Ciark
Mrs J. W Bowden Mrs. Charles r. LerihsWWT,s' Wrs
Mrs CLAYTON Sweet. Mrs. Grace hoptIts' -'''
William F. Nisbet and Mrs. J. C. Ten EycA
New-York tribune., 1898-11-11
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

Admiral Schley who has the report OF the amer.
lean Evacuation Commission, 10 arrive iroHi iO''0
Rico on the cruiser Newark
Society of Naval Architects. second days session
No. y West Thirty-frst-st.. 10 a. m
Now-York Genealogical and Biographical society
No 226 West Fifty-eighth-st $50 p m
Charles Schweikert to be ordained TO the minis.
try at the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church' NO
West FortysiXth-st., p. m.
The Rev DR. r. Grossman to lecture on Ihe
Temple and the Young People" Temple Rodoph
Sholom LeXngion-ave. and Sixty-third-st., > p IN
Dinner in honor OF Major-General Miles, Waldorf
Astoria, evening
American Chemical Society, No. II Lexington
ave, Sl5 p. m.
DR.. NJ. II. Harris TO lecture on Rash PROMISES
Temple Israel Fif;h-ave and Northumberland
twenty-ffth-st, p. m.
Annual dinner OF the Society Of Naval Architects
Demonico's. y. IN.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-11
SNAKE SHOW OPENS NETT WEEK.
INTERESTING REPTILES TO BE EXHIBITED AT
THE GRAND CENTRAL PALACE.

INTERESTING REPTILES TO BE EXHIBITED AT
THE GRAND CENTRAL PALACE.
Manhattan Island Is now the Mecca Of the snakes
which have not yet sought their holes for a winters
sojourn. The dogs have had their day and now
II is the turn Of the hitherto despsed reptiles who,
while the horses are competing in blue ribbons at
Madison Square Garden. will be seen In ambitious
rivalry at the Grand Central Palace. The snake
show will open next Monday evening in the Grand
Central Palace and remain open afternoons and
evenings until Sunday. November 20. Lizards. frogs
and turtles will be exhibited. representing many
and curious species living and dead. but Their
first cousins the snakes will be the stars.
An interesting exhibit VIII he the plans for the
serpent house at the new Geological Garden at
Bronx Park W. r Hornaday director Of the
Nsw-York Zoolosical Society. has manifested I
great interest in the first American intcrcOntnentai
exhibition of reptiles the snake show is known
formally. The Smithsonian Institution. the United
States Department Of Agriculture. and the New
York Museum OF Natural History all regard rep
tiles as fully worthy Of the best scientific aten-
ton The scientists collectors Of and dealers In
REPTILES whose collections and individual specimens
form the bulk OF tie snake show, are no. inter
ested In Il a money making project. II has been
decided, however. to devote al least a part or 'he
net proceeds to the Of the NewY York Zoologi-
cal Society for the purchase Of specimens for It's
reptile house.
There will be prize for the largest snake In the
exhibition The snake "cranks" are said to have
several dark horses. but II a 3j-foot python which
Is en- route from the Straits Settlement arrives IN
time TO be entered and exhibited, II Will probably
be the winner
New-York tribune., 1898-11-11
FREE EDUCATION FOR YOUNG CUBANS.
MANY COLLEGES AGREE TO TAKE TWO OR MORE
STUDENTS WITHOUT CHARGE.

MANY COLLEGES AGREE TO TAKE TWO OR MORE
STUDENTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
General Joseph Wheeler United States Army, ls
exceedingly interested In the education OF cuban
young mer. He believes that If young Cubans viii
come TO this country and be tutored, and then re-
turn home. they would be OF great use In develop
ing Cuba and In introducing a stable form of gov
ernment.
General Wheeler has commissioned Gilbert X.
HarrOun, trea ,urer OF Union College. to ask the
American colleges II each Of them would give free
education TO more young Cubans If the
right sort OF men could be found anxious to secure
a college course in this country. Mr.. Harroun has
written to more than three hundred college presi-
dents In the United States asking them to CO.
operate and advance General Wheeler's plan. More
than one hundred replies have been secured. and,
with one accord. the colleges agree TO take two
or more young men who can pass the necessary
examinations and who can come properly vouched
for as to character and make them benehciaries
10 the extent OF free tuition. and. In many cases,
tie colleges agree TO aid the young men beyond
free tuition In several instances moreover, the
colleges recognizing the difficulties under which
the Young men Of Cuba have labored. have agreed
to receive them without insisting their passing
the usual examinations