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The herald., 1898-06-20

The Red Cross society Of California and
it's branches throughout the state are
doing a splendid work that can be appre-
ciated only by those who have enjoyed
the results derived from it. The people
generally should heartily cooperate In
the work of the society.
The herald., 1898-06-20

Ong @. Tow, the Santa Ana Chinaman
who wants to go to the Philippines with
the next expedition. ought to be given a
chance. He has earned 1t by his persis
tency. He speaks English, Spanish and
Chinese fluently, and would no doubt
make himself very useful.
The herald., 1898-06-20
Fatalities Of the Civil War

During the civil war 1921 commissioned
officers and 99,S6S enlisted men were killed
in action or died of wounds received in bat
tie; 1921 commissioned officers and 1S9,329
enlisted men died from disease or accident,
making total loss of 9,739 men. Deaths
occurring after the men left the army are
not included In these figures.
The herald., 1898-06-20

The manner in which the Spanish peo-
Pile are being deceived by their leaders is
pitiable. There will be reckoning some
day, just as there was settlement for the
oppression and abuses heaped upon the
people of France in the latter part Of the
eighteenth century.
The herald., 1898-06-20
Clerks Are Not workingmen

A Glasgow magistrate has decided that a
clerk is not workingman. Street car lines
there carry workingmen at reduced fare
during prescribed hours. A clerk demand
ed the privilege and was convicted in a re-
sulting test case of refusing to pay legal
fare, the magistrate deciding that work
ingman' In the intent of the law is an "ar-
tisan, mechanic or day laborer."
The herald., 1898-06-20
worlds Fair at Buenos Ayres

1t is said that European capitalists are
Interested in holding worlds fair at Bue-
nos Ayres in 1899. All the nations Of the
world are to cooperate. According to re-
port, the exposition is to be conducted en-
tirely by private individuals, the Argentine
government to be asked to contribute moth
ing.
The herald., 1898-06-20

The Citizens Non-partisan ticket best
represents all classes of good citizens, and
should therefore be chosen to frame the
new charter. The candidates named on
the ticket are men Of ability and integ-
rity. The interests Of the people will be
safe in their hands.
The herald., 1898-06-20

The Southern California Republicans
are over greedy They are scheming to
get the nominations for both senator and
governor. Whether they get both or lose
both, the Democrats will relieve them
Of further labor and anxiety. Still, the
northern Republicans must have poor
opinion of their associates greediness.
Perhaps they will reciprocate, by taking
the senatorial nomination themselves.
The herald., 1898-06-20

General Aguinaldo talks like brave
Of the qualities of honesty and good
sense, If his message to the American
people affords any criterion.
The herald., 1898-06-20

Speaker Reed, who was knocked out
the other day for the first international
conventions not counted-occupied his
usual throne Saturday, a little disfigured
but still in the ring. No flowers.
The herald., 1898-06-20

Again 1t has been decided to omit the
Seventh California from the third Manila
expedition. 1t is not strange that there
should be much grumbling and assertions
more or less direct that the coast troops
are being Disseminated against in favor
of eastern organizations by those in pow
er at Washington. General Alger would
not go out of his way to favor anybody or
anything from Southern California.
The herald., 1898-06-20

Philippines. He says that Germany has
never broken faith, and that 1t does not
propose to do so now. Whatever the va
garies of Williams character may be,
he is not liar. His statements will be
accepted as fixing the official status of
Germany. For the rest, the mean things
said in Germany about the United States
must be made an offset to the rumors
that have so plagued the emperor.
The herald., 1898-06-20

The rainy season has beguniin Chicago.
Continuous bailing has SO far prevented
the Auditorium and the postoff1ce building
from being swept into Lake Michigan.
The herald., 1898-06-20

The Chicago Times-Herald now knows
what forlorn hope is. 1t has taken the
contract to keep Mark Hanna's name
pure and spotless before the world.
The herald., 1898-06-20

Johnny Jukes has gone to war,
And Margery's feeling blue;
But she hopes in a very womanish way
That the dons may miss him too.
Knoxville Tribune.
The herald., 1898-06-20

The other day Denver girl kissed a SOL
dier goodby at the depot with the remark:
"God bless you! Stand up for Colorado!"
Between his sobs he replied: II am from
Nebraska, but I'll try to stand up for both
states now" Thereupon she kissed him
again for Nebraska.-Denver News.
The herald., 1898-06-20

An experienced cabinet-maker out of a
Job may find work by applying to Ru-
DIM, Rome, or Faure, Paris.
The herald., 1898-06-20

tits all very we'll for you girls to say
that you can get along just as we'll without
u.s." said Archie, but what would you do
If the Spanish should capture this port?"
WED give a Dance" answered Maud flip
PANTY land for once In our lives we would
have enough partners to go aroun6"-Har-
pers Bazar.
The herald., 1898-06-20
The Girls Who Are Left Behind

1.-THE girl 1 left behind me- is becoming
very numerous in these days of war and
good-bys. But never mind. she's all right.
She'll soon be riding along the dusky lanes
in the soft moonlight on her bike with the
fellow who couldn't pass the examination.
Kentucky Democrat.
The herald., 1898-06-20

Emperor William is said to be intensely
annoyed at the persistent assertions that
Germany, besides being unfriendly to the
United States, intends to interfere in the
The herald., 1898-06-20

The Democrats and Populists Of Fresno
county have fused and nominated Iuii
county ticket The best of feeling prevaleo
between the two parties. The union ticket
will certainly win out, whereas II the two
parties had nominated separate tickets they
both would have been beaten.
The herald., 1898-06-20

Ny feller says he'll go to war
And kill them Spanish creatures,
And feed his rich Missouri gore
To Cubanesque musketeers.
But one consoling, soothing thought
Ny grief somewhatly smothers-
If he should fatally be shot,
Thank heaven, there are others!
-Emporia (Kan.) Gazette.
The herald., 1898-06-20

The probabilities are thaY the Silver Re-
publican state convention will be heid at
Los Angeles in the latter part of Auguss
or the early part Of September. The matter
however, is yet undecided.
The herald., 1898-06-20

The peoples party will hold their county
convention in this city on the 2sth Of this
month. The matter Of fusion with the
other silver and reform parties of the
county will come before the convention
for consideration and decision. This is the
proper way of determining the fusion ques-
ton.
The herald., 1898-06-20

The Silver Republicans are very anxious
that Judge Van Dyke of the superior court
of this county shall receive the union state
for associate justice Of the su-
preme court. Since this office Is the only
one thus far which they have asked, 1t is
not at all unlikely that this place will be
conceded to them, although inso doing the
aspirations of one or two Democrats in the
southern part of the state will have to be
sacrificed.
The herald., 1898-06-20

The contest in the north for the Repub-
lican nomination for one of the associate
justices of the supreme court seems to lie
between Justices Mcfarland and Van Fleet,
with the chances in favor of the former, not
because the former Is more of a Southern
Pacific man than the latter, but because
they are both acceptable to the same polit-
ical power and In this even-handed fight
The herald., 1898-06-20

Judge Hughes Of the San Diego superior
court Is a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for justice OF the supreme court.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18

the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society
of the Methodist church promises to be a
unique and interesting affair. Prof Lat
tin of Stratfc I'd will have charge Of the
Thursday evening concert and lends the
force Of his voice and energy to make 1t
a success. 1t is hoped his friends and
the friends of the singers will be present
in large numbers ON Thursday night,
March 3. The committee on general ar
rangements are G. E. Osborne, Mrs M.
Hawley, Mrs E. Warmer. The commit
tee on decorations are Miss Elizabeth
Vetter, Miss Nellie Bride, George Lyon,
G. E. Osborne, Jr. The admission will
be 25c, children under II, 15c. If stormy
on Thursday night, the Sd, the concert
will be held on Friday, the 4th.
Tn following by Roy Broderick on
recent lonely walk from school is his
first attempt at rhyme:
Sisters gone to Bridgeport
Brother, he was sicE,
Went to school alone to-day
And never got a lick.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
PLATTSVTLLE.

A. FL. French, in spite OF his 70 years,
still hes charge Of the business of the
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. at the reser-
voir, and occasionally tries his skill
through the ice. The reservoirs are pri-
vate property, but about f0O pickerel
have been taken since December Is, some
weighing four pounds each.
Edward seeley has good thing in the
Iron City dish washer and the house
wives only need to see 1t to appreciate
it. A trial should secure a sale. Mr.
Seeley proposes to canvass extensively
for it this spring and our readers should
look for his ad. later.
Ellis F. Wheeler is as busy as a bee.
He has John Hickey, first-class work.
man, in his blacksmith shop, and Sylves
ter Wheeler at wood work in the Wagon
shop Cha les Fl. Sherwood assists al
the saw and they make things hustle
II you doubt it, just give them cal
and see for yourself.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
In New Haven County.
SOUTH BRITAIN.
DEATH OF PROF PARK HILL.

DEATH OF PROF PARK HILL
Mr. and Mrs Holls5er Sage were called |
to Bridgeport, lass week, to attend the
funeral of Prof Park Hill, brother-in-
law of Mr. Sage. The Lakewood Times
and Journal, in speaking of Prof Hill,
says; After an illness Of five months,
during the greater part OF which he was
confined to his bed, Prof Park Hill pass
ed away Saturday night, February 5, at
Lakewood, N. j He was born in East
on, Conn, June 6, 1871, and from his
10Th year devoted his time and energy to
teaching For 10 years he was principal
of the Bridgeport High school, having
under him 20 teachers and 500 pupils.
Finding q change of climate necessary,
he went to Anamosa, Iowa, as principal
of the high school there, which position
he occupied IA years, giving uo his work
there only when failing health made
change again necessary. His sister, MIS-
Buckingham, being resident Of Lake
wood at that time, his attention was
drawn to our village, coming here with
his family in August, 1892. That he had
found copgenial place, was shown by
his purchase of the Waterhouse property
on Second street, from the late James
Westhall. He was citizen whose abil-
ity could not be hid. A man of rare
-pirit and Of keen sense of Justice, he
was naturally consulted. At the annual
school meeting in March, 1896, he was
- -
tion, devoting his thoughts and energy TO
the school interests of the township until
he found it impossible to leave his room.
Whatever he did it was with the deter
mination to do right. Though not a
member of the Baptist church he was a
sound adviser and hearty supporter. He
enlisted in Company D, Twenty. third
Connecticut Volunteers, serving in
Louisiana and Mississippi; was made a
prisoner at Brashear City, La, and con-
fined on Ship Island. He was an ardent
member of the G.. A. R., and was con-
nected with Reno post of this village. A
brief service was held at his late resi-
dence Monday afternoon and Tuesday
the remains wer taken to Bridgeport,
where the usual funeral service was con-
Quoted at the home of Miss Hill, sister
Of the deceased, by Rev w. G Wede-
meyer, who accompanied the family. A
number Of men prominent in the affairs
of our country were In attendance, amor g
th9m being former Secretary CT the
United States Treasury d. N. Morgan,
Judge and Fer ner Congressman. DeFor-
est, Professor Hurd Of New Haven and
Captain Hall. Reno post rendered the
G.. A. r. service and sent eight of it's
members to the station here. At Bridge
port delegation from the G.. A. r. acted
as pail bearers and escort. Mr. Hill
leaves widow and two children and
several brothers and sisters.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
REDDINH.
CHURCH AND PERSONAL BRIEFS.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL BRIEFS.
The Epworth League held very en-
joyable social entertainment at the house
of Miss Emily Hill, on Thursday even
ing. Speaking, singing and tableaux
were features of the occasion. A boun-
tiful collation. was served.
Miss Emily Jennings of Southport has
been the guest of Miss Nellie Osborne
e. M. Bradley spent Sunday with
his sister, Mrs Bertha Jones of Ridge
field.
H. S. Osborne and Rev G. A. Luther
have been attendants of the mutual
council in the Weston Congregational
church when Rev G. M. Arthur was on
trial.
While butcher from Bridgeport was
driving across the Ridge his horse fell
dead near the house of Miss Julia Fl.
Sanford. Whether it was the result Of
over driving we are not prepared to say.
II 1t was, it will be matter for the
Humane Society to investigate.
James D. Jennings of Norwalk and
James Morehouse Of Sharon were at the
probate office on Tuesday on business
connected with the William T. Denison
estate.
George TreadweIl, who has been sick
with pneumonia, is conyalescent.
George Wells, who was injured by q
falling tree, remains in about the same
condition.
Rev B. G. Pillsbury supplied the pull
pit Of the Congregational church on
Sunday, preaching at Long Ridge in the
afternoon. Rev Mr. Sawyer preached
at the Methodist church to quite large
congregation. A collection was taken
for the suffering Cubans.
Mrs Mary Miller il visiting her sister.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
DEATH OF JOHN FLEMING.

john Flemming, aged IS years ard
nine months, died ON Saturday. The tu-
neral was attended on Monday from the
Catholic church in Southbury. Mr.
FlemmiDg is survived by wife and nine
children.
Mrs Reuben Pierce, who has been very
sick for the last two weeks, is little
better at this writing.
Mrs Lille Russell of New Haven is st
her mothers, Mrs William Fowler's, for
a short stay
Miss Shelby. teacher OF the Transyl-
vania school, drove from her home in
the snow storm. Wednesday morning.
Finding no scholar at school she drove
around and picked them up
Miss Dora Pierce, who epraired her
ankle some time ago. has been worse for
the Last week, caused by TOO much use.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
LONG HILL.

VILLAGE AND PERSONAL AFFAIRS.
George Trump, who has been Fl. M.
Furman's right hand man at the mill for
a few weeks past, left here on Monday for
his home in Pennsylvania. Mr. Trump
is little afflicted with the "Klondike
fever" and should he fail in securing an
expected situation in jersey, it is quite
probable that he will pack his trunk in
the early spring time and make bee
line for Alaska. He has q number of
friends here who will wish him we'll,
whether in Jersey or Klondike.
Farmers in need of wagons, either light
or heavy, for the coming season will do
we'll to consult Phillips & Wheeler at the
Depot. They are turning out an excel
lent article as for quality and workman
ship, and build wagons to wear we'll as
we'll as look well.
The Jolly Ten met with Charles Heb
bard on Wednesday night of last week.
1t was farewell gathering in honor of
George Trump, whose departure took
place on Monday.
c. L. Fitchard of Utica, N. Y, was a
guest at George Wheeler's, over Sunday.
The order of Good Templars here sent
delegation to the district gathering of
the order at Bridgeport, on Thursday
evening of last week. In the party were
Mr. and Mrs Charles Radcliffe, Misses
Fannie and Jennie Disbrow, Mrs Munson
and daughter and f. s. Shelton.
David S. Leavitt was home from Sey.
mour to pass Sunday with bis family.
Miller Fl. M. Furman is kept hustline
at the mill, showing that the farmers ap
preciate a revival of live business at the
old stand.
R. G. Tousey had bad fall at thu
Depot on Tuesday morning. In aligh'
ing fromthe morning train up he Slipped
9 on the planking, which was covered will
frost, and fell down between the car ant
platform. He was bruised quite severe
".
Mrs H. E. Garfield, who is stayinI
8 with Mrs c. G. Downs for the present
: visited her daughter, MIS- W. B. Davis,a
Easton, the first of the week.
e Mr. and Mrs Peter Lynch entertained
few Bridgeport friends at their home o
Sunday.
L Granville Dunning was the guest c
his son, Tracy Dunning, at Bridgeport
3 the first of the week.
e The side track leading to the min
n above Parlor Rock, has been complete
d and the work on the building is bein
v pushed along as far as the weather pc
~ mits. 1t begins to look like bushes
and report has it that when in operate
more than 100 hands will be steadily in
q ployed. Every body hopes Dame RUNE
is righL for once.
" Last Tuesday evening about 20 coup
- enjoyed bus ride from Bridgeport
Long Hill to the home of Mr. and NJ
John Gabler. After spending the eve
RS ing in music and singing, bountiful &C
ation was served. In the small hOu
all departed for home, thanking Mr. al
Mrs Gabler for their kind hospitality.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18

dry party at her home on Wooster street,
Monday. Music, dancing and nice
supper were features of the occasion.
Walker Mcdowell Is erjoying one of
the popular grip colds.
The social event this week will be the
fire department ball Friday evening at
Nichols Opera House The firemen are
m citing with good success 10 dispc sing
of their tickets, large number already
having been sold. A special trolley car
will be run to Danbury at the close Of
the dance, for the accommodation of those
who may desire to attend from that city.
The tickets are $1, including supper.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18

Notice..

1t gives pleasure the people of New Milford
and vicinity that Mr. Frank NJ Todd of the firm of Reid Todd
jewelers. and Opticians will be at the New England House par
or Wednesdays each week. commencing February 3d. from
to p Mr. Todd having taken special of
study under the most noted reactions in the country Any
having trouble with their eyes having improper fitting
glasses will do we'll to call the above days We make spec
the New England House Office during the week with Mr. Todd
on Wednesday will receive prompt attention.
Old Gold and Silver bought exchanged for goods
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18

are to be held on Wednesday and Friday
evening, this week.
The offering in the Episcopal church,
next Sunday, Is to be for needy family
Ia this district.
AT the parish meeting, Monday even
ing, there was a large attendance, in
GLIDING many ladies, A vote was taken
requesting Rev Mr. Balsley to reconsider
his resignation, which he did. He has
consented to remain in charge of the
parish until Easter at increased pay.
Mrs G. Ell. Thrall of Seymour is visit
ing with her brother, William Hubbell,
on Christian street.
Miss Flora Arms rong of Brooklyn has
been visiting her brother, L. F. Arm
strong.
G. W. Cable went on Monday morning
with his sister, Mrs NJ. A. Doolittle of
Seymour, for a visit with their brother,
Ell. r. Gable at Glenmere, near Goshen,
N. Y. They were d. layed in the start
by sickness.
Miss Annie Welton of Ansonia spent
Sunday at her home, near the Center.
Mrs John Candee has in contemplation
repairs on the pleasant place on Christian
street, known as the Abram Smith place
Miss Katie McEwen, who is at the heaC
Of the trimming department in larg'
millinery house in Binghampton, N. Y.
has been visiting with her aunt, Mrs w
W. Hughes in the Center, and her uncle
w. B. EVAN, at the Farms road.
S. E. Hubbell has filled his ice hous
from the pond of l.. S. Washbaud, max
ing about two mile jour )eY to draw it
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
GREENFIELD HILL.
THE DEERFrELD DISTRICT.

Ihh AhLO DAo1
The steam sawmill which has been in
Clark Nichols woods was taken away,
Saturday, to be put in a large tract be-
longing to Moses Ogden.
Miss Louisa Burr was the guest of her
aunt, Mrs Charles Beach of Bridgeport,
last week.
Mrs William Relyea visited her sister,
Mrs Barber, last Friday.
If Indications are true. it looks as if
there might be wedding in the neigh
borhood soon.
HOYDEN's BILL AND VICINITY.
Wilbur Beardsley has recently visited
at L. A. Jennings.
MRS E. Jennings has visited at Mrs
Hopkins and at Wilbur jennings.
Miss M. Lewis spent Saturday at her
home in Monroe.
Next summer should be prosperous
one for the farmers, Judging by the num-
Der of fertilizer agents in the vicinity.
Several from this place attended the
town meeting at Fairfield on Saturday.
THAT FIVE THOUSAND DOLLAR CAT ALL
RIGHT.
Please inform your Easton CORES
pendent that there is no mistake in the
ciphers of the $4,000 cat he refers to in
last weeks BEE. She Is very kind and
docile in her new home and is very
friendly with all who call to make hel
acquaintance.
Benjamin Middlebrooks has bought q
car load Of manure.
Henry B. Ogden and f. F. Buckley
filled their ice houses with nine inch ice
last week.
Mrs Fl. B. Ogden entertained Mr.
Mary L. Fanton, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Leroy Mills of Green
, Farms spent Sunday in town.
D. B. Adams assisted H. B. Ogden il
harvesting his ice.
! Mrs Fred Wildmsn visited at he
fathers, D. B. Disbrow's, recently.
. A sleighing party from Bridgeport
friends of Mr. and Mrs Hickok, arrived
at their pleasant home on Pavement Hill
recently, about 10 o'clock. Notwith
standing the unpleasantness of the weatF
. er all had a delightful time and non
regretted having braved the storm.
The party at Mr. and Mrs Herman Pei
rvs, Thursday evening, was not pei
, feet success as only small number al
tended, owing probably to the conditio
of the roads.
1 Mr. and Mrs Howard N. Wakeman @
Southport we're in town, Tuesday, calm
ON relatives.
Miss Oracle Gould has been seriousl
Ill, the past week, at her mothers home
q Mrs Waldman is staying with Mrs E
B. Burr during Miss Gould's absence.
Simon q. Burr is poorly again.
Miss Beatrice Ogden was calling o
, the sick, Sunday.
Henry L. Burr is able to be out agai1
/ after being confined for sometime.
, Miss Edith Burr has returned to he
home in Brooklyn.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18

sawed altogether over 2O0,O feet of
lumber.
st Johns rectory and Pgthian hall are
being wired for electric lights.
Court Merritt Hemingway, F. of A,
Initiated one candidate at their last meet
ing.
Father O'Donneli, who has been i'll for
some time past, is now able to be around
and attend to bis usual duties.
Patrick Kelley, an old resident, died at
Patrick BrenDan's place, Friday. Nj
Kelley was " years old.
The Sexta Feira met at the residence
Of Mrs G. T. Woodruff, last Friday after
noon.
A. A. Titus, who has been sick, resum
ed his duties at J. j. Ke!lty's.