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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
REDDING.
METHop1sr cHuRoH NorEs

The Sunday school Christmas exercises
OF the Methodist church will be held at
ID m. january /. 1900, In the place OF the
regular preaching service and in the
evening there will be Christmas con-
cert by the choir, commencing at 2. 80.
There was large crowd present at the
supper given as A. A. 9orham's, Thurs
day evening, December IA.
Miss Ruth Mitchell and 8. r.. Mitchell
OF South Britain recently spent Sunday
at Jesse Sanford's.
Mrs Broadwell OF New York has been
the guest OF Mrs w. Z. Randall for few
DAYS.
Miss Eiouise Selleck entertained par
ev OF young people one evening Yecentl5
They report most enjoyable time.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
A TREAT IN STORE.

''Ben Hur," delineated in picture,
song and story. The celebrated book
written by Gen Lew Wallace, Brilliant y
portrayed by means Of one. OF the finest
dissolving stereopticons, 100 elegant
views, three Illuminated songs to Illus
trate this matchless story, thrown on a
large canvass. The lights. lenses and
dissolving views beiEg manipulated by a
skillful artist, J.Wilder Fairbanks, assist.
ed by Miss Louise Ainsw orth, contra Ito.
Nichols Opera House, Friday evening,
December 30, 1899. Under auspices OF
Putnam lodge, Knights Of Pythiss. AID
mission Is cents. Children under Ii
Years rs cents.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
NICHOLS.
METHoDrsr CHURcH Norrs,

The fair and sale held BY the Aid 30
ciety OF the Methodist church ON Decem-
Der IL was very successful Ii every re-
specss The INST pE0caeda reached 9le5.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29

Asa II. Hawley and family, s. B CsmI
and family, G. B. johnson and family
and MIR and Mrs Isaac A. Hawiey ard
ate turkey at A. L. Camps, Mondsy.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
TRUMBULL.

MIR and MRS Louie r. Mack and Artbu
G. Evans Of Watertown spent Chrietn g.
with Miss Sadie Mallette.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
SMITH, MURRAY & CO.,
BRIDGEPORT, CONN
r II. Beers & Co.
Newtown, December 49, 1899.

We are closing the old year with a gratifying
business record, for which We are thankful to the
public The yer of 1900 will find us more
than ever worthy of your patronage. Our goods
will be found to have the character and genur
our prices will always be the lowest A Happy
New Year to ALL
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
Furs !! Fu"s I!

Never q season when so many
have been sold, and the values
are greater than ever Fur Neck
Scarfs, Fur Muffs ard Children's
Fur Sets. Every kind of a fur
represented.
New Years in a few days and
to those making presents at this
time the store will be a place to
visit this week. The Eprices will
be in your favor.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
DRY GOODS NEWS.
Smith, Murray & Co.,
Successors to w. B Hall & c..
December 60 1859
DRY GOODS NEWS.

To-day there'll be an interesting story on all
goods left in Noah's Ark. All Ho iday Goods
must go and prices will be fixed low enough to
sell every dollars worth left in the Ark
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29

The pupils of the Wslnut Tree schof
presented their teacher, Mrs 81. r. Ga Fl
ney, with manicure set.s
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
CLEARING SALE OF HOL-
IDAY GOODS.

You must have friend you did not remem-
her last week; now is a good time to pick up
bargains everything VIII be marked at prices
to close out.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
BROOKFTELD.

DEATH OF A FORMER BRooKFrELD BOY.
Sylvester Thompson, who died recent
" in Bridgeport, was well known in
Brookfield by the older people. He went
TO school here when boy and was held
In high esteem. Mr. Thompson often said
at one time he knew and was we'll ac-
quainted with every person In the town,
old and young.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
THE TEST
OF A STORE.

The test OF D store Ia In the character of its
merchandise. The honesty OF it's prices, the
heIptullnes OF its service 1t is by such tests
as these that q business rises or falls in public
appreciation. The highest aim of this bust
ness from Its inception has been to fairly aud
sQuareiy meet such tests. A satisfied custom.
or mas cs q roy al buslnesa friend. We ask no
better advertisement than we are daily re.
ceiving from hundreds OF Just such friends.
Telephone bz6-2.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29

Hamilton Hendrickson had an appoint {.
ment with Santa Claus, Wednesday, al
Dsnbury and drove down and came bach
loaded with Christmas gifts for the
Chr istmas tree at the Mission.
s. J. III eaney and family were the
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

The Sunday school OF the Congrega-
tional church held their Christmas enter
tainment on Tuesday evenib & in the lect-
ure room of the church. A small ad-
mission fee was Voluntarily given at
the door, which amounted to about
Sl5 80. The room was crowded with an
enthusiastic audience. The: children in
the exercises appeared to enjoy their
part, which was nice ~ rendered. The
entertainment was the best ever given
by the Sunday school.
THE METHODIST CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL.
The Christmas festival of the Metho-
dist Sunday school passed in q very
pleasing way on Saturday evening with
the usual Christmas tree with presents
for the little ones, candy and all that
the children like. Many presents were
exchanged between the teachers and
their classes. On the whole 1t was a
very enjoyable time.
The Junior Epworth League held a
pleasant little Christmas festival We'd
pesday evening in the Methodist church
parIors.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-29
UNDERWEAR AND
GLOVES.

25e for boys flseced lined
shirts and drawers
SOC for mems fleece lined
shirts and drawers.
SOC for mems natural wo.
shirts and drawers.
75c for mems NEUTRAL wo, |
shirts aud drawers.
ST for Wright's health under
wear shirts and drawers.
$3.50 for Wright's health un-
derwear, shirts and drawers.
1877 tor mems white We. |
shirts and drawers
ST. for mems lined mochs
gl"ves, dark colors.
Sl.25 for mems lined mochs
gloves, drab colors
Othe's at Is, 80 aud Toe pair
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-28
WILL THE NATIVES FIGHT?

The report from South Africa that an
uprising of the natives is feared will ar
rest the attention of every thoughtful
man. In the history of the United States
every war has been supplemented by an
effort on the part of the Indians to re-
cover lost ground. This was true in a
tionary war, in the war of 1912, in the con
flict With Mexico, and in the early days of
the rebellion when the Sioux uprising
took place in Minnesota.
What is true of this country In that
respect bids fair to hold good in the sub
jugation of Africa. When the Beers oc-
cupied the Transvaal country they fore
ed the natives to surrender their homes
and herds and seek habitations else
where. The instinct which civilization
calls love of home is al active in the
savage heart as it is in the breast of the
white man. No mans skin was ever so
black that it did not cover an instructive
desire to occupy the land made sacred by
the dust of his sires. The Zulus and Mate
beles of South Africa have suffered much,
and they have betrayed a fighting capa-
city in the past that would do credit to
the Apache or the Sioux. They have eX-
hibited marvellous sagacity II skill in
war, and revenge is II of their domlnat-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-28

ing traits of character. Should they or
ganize for an offensive movement on both
Boer and British the aurora borealis of
war will form a lurid picture upon the
southern skies.
The native of South Africa is a man
of much greater intellectual capacity
than his colored brother Of the continent
tai centers to the north. and he is fairly
well versed in the arts of war. He is a
competent strategist n reeklessly
brave when opportunity gives him a
conscious opportunity to win. The like
lihood of an aggressive movement on the
part of some of the southern tribes grows
evident as the war in the Transvaal prog
crosses.
Should peace be long deferred their in
reference may be looked for. with results
of the most disastrous character. while
the day of the black man in South Africa
is passed and destiny has woven him into
the background of the world, his oppor-
tunity to strike a final blow may prove
one that history will shudder over, and
mankind forever remember anon the
bloody conflicts of the world.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-28
RATHER DISAPPOINTING.

Tribune Review: 1t is to be regretted
that the s~tupendous arrangements made
for welcoming the returning soldiers last
Monday We're not carried out as planned
by the commltte having charge of tbs at
fair. There is no use in claiming that it
was a huge success when the words OF
dissatisfaction expressed on every side
speak to the contrary, but it would be
unjust to WrOngfully accuse the COM
mittea of ircompetency or Indifference,
as every member comprising that body
worked indefatigably toward favorable
results. and non grieve more than they,
that the demonstrations contemplated
were not carried out. If it was dlsap-
pointing to the anxious thousands who
thronged Butte's streets, how much more
SO must it be to those having charge
Of the affair, and who left nothing un-
done to carry out the plans as prear-
ranged? The committee did their work
well. but as they are not members Of
the weather bureau, consequently could
not control the elements, nor owners of
a railroad, therefore could not dictate
what time the train should arrive. 1t
might be said the volunteers reception,
considering the circumstances, terml-
mated much better than might have been
expected.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-28

Her influential position in the history Of
the world would never have been at
tanned had not the policy of expansion
been part and parcel of her national HE.
Her downfall was due to the degeneracy
of her people, and the immortality and
dishonesty of her leaders. The time
came in the history of that great people
when wealth and luxury We're more
highly esteemed than character n
manhood-a time that will bring ruin to
any country w~en its effects are felt in
the councils of 2 nation.
Great Britain's standing in the world
as a commercial and industrial nation
as an intellectual and progressive peo-
ple-is due to the policy of expansion.
Confined to the limits of England, that
country's position in the affairs of the
world would have been vastly different
from that which she occupies today.
This is likewise true of the United
States. Had the obstructionists of the
long ago been successful in preventing
AiAN 40 - N'N N'>
ton of territory from Mexico. our repub-
lie would nave been confined to it's limits
east of the Mississippi, and the greatness
of the great west would lave belonged
to others. Who would turn back the
wheels of progress and reverse the ex-
pansion policy of our forefathers? Who
would clothe himself in sackcloth and
ashes because the anti-expansionists did
not succeed in preventing the course of
empire from threading the highways and
byways of the resourceful west? Ruin
was predicted by the croakers Of that
day just as it is today by those who
shudder at the shadow of our national
greatness.
But the world moves. and the republic
Of these United States moves with it.
Expansion has always been the policy of
his country, from the days when our
Pilgrim fathers crowded the red Indians
westward to the banks of the Counecti-
cut down to the present time. 1t will
always remain its policy while destiny
shoulders upon a great people the sacred
responsibilities of a progressive civilian
ton.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-28
GIVE THEM WORX.

Having been for months in a torrid
cIllnate, under conditions essentially diff
ferent from those which prevail in Mon
tana, the returning soldiers cannot look
with too much care to the preservation
of their health. Good warm clothing
comfortable lodgings and substantial
food are essential. Exposures which
would not have affected them before their
enlistment must be avoided now if
strength and health are to be given ade-
quate protection.
To enable the volunteers to provide for
their welfare during the fall and winter
months, employers of labor should take
every possible step to make room for
these men. No stone should be left
soldier who has no position in sight. 1t
is a duty which the community yves to
itself, to the state and to the flag. Let
it not be said that any returned soldier
whose residence is in Butte is compelled
to look elsewhere for employment.
1t should be borne in mind that none
of these men have been away on a spec
ulative business enterprise, or have re-
ceived proper compensation for the work
they have performed. Their income as
soldiers has been practically nothing,
compared with what they might have
earned in the capacity of civilians. They
are. therefore,. lily prepared to properly
withstand the rigors of a Montana winter
without employment. To see that al
are given work. if possible along the lines
of their accustomed vocations, is the
bounden duty of employers of labor
Make room for the boys. fellow citizens
make room for the boys. Give every
man who wore the blue an opportunity
to wear with honor the conditions o.
peace.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-28
ILLINOIS POLITICS.

The proposed resignation of Senator
Mason of Illinois is ostensibly based on
the foreign policy of the administration,
but its real purpose is doubtless to o n
serve the interests of the senator's
p~ocket-book, and at the same time clear
Offered a salary of upwards of $12, 900
a year by a big corporation, the senator
can afford to talk about ~resigning, just
as the late speaker of the house did. In
each case it was assumed that inability
to agree with the presidents foreign pol
icy caused such a step to be taken.
With all his good qualities. Governor
Tanner has gotten himself into a posi-
ton where he is politically to the re-
publicans Of his state about where the
white elephant was to the man who was
out Of hay. Having signed a bill grant
ing indefinite. life to a corporation that
was pulling vigorously at the purse
strings of the taxpayers of Chicago, OPP
! position to which Reelected Harrison to
the mayoralty of that city, Mr.. Tanner
was likely to prove a big load for his
party to carry through the next guber-
material campaign.
The resignation of Senator Mason will
allow Tanner to be appointed to the va
canCy. as he would retire from the eX-
ecutive's chair to make room for Lieu
tenant Governor Northcott with that un-
Outstanding. Northcott's standing with
the voters has never been impaired by
Partially for corporations, and Tanners
shortcomings in that direction would be
taken out of the campaign as an issue.
On the whole, it would seem that Senate
Mason's resignation would conserve the
best interests of the republican party in
Illinois and make sure it's chances Of vic
tory next year.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-28
EXPECTANCY.
eXnected

Keep courage and wait, for the sunlight
will fade
And the moon will shine high DER the
And the dawn will arise from the chill and
the shade
That the world may strive on with a
will.
The p~resent-'tis nothing. The light shines
ahead,
And this moment. with sorrow so veXed,
Will be swiftly forgot mid the joys to be
spread
Tomorrow-or day after next.
No matter how long YOU have waited to
claim
The prize which your fancy holds dear,
The day yet to come has been ever the
same,
A beacon Respondent with cheer.
Toll on. We are sure to o'ertake 1t al
last;
And, by tribes no longer perplexed.
We will all be at peace. We will smile al
the past,
Tomorrow-or day after next.
washington Star.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-28
HINTS AND

Both the Butte Miner and the Ana
a majority of the Montana volunteers
criticize the Philippine policy of the gov
eminent, and that only a small minority
OF the soldiers stand by the course which
has been pursued by the federal authors
ties. Neither paper offers a scintilla Of
evidence in support Of it's assumption.
They expect the public to take their word
for it, and no questions asked.
Every intelligent man knows that if
either the Miner or the Standard could
prove its assertions it would publish such
type at ton of column next to pure
reading matter. with a head on it that
would run out over the edge of the pa
per. In default of their ability to prove
that a majority of the Montana volun-
teers take issue With the United States
government. they resort to the usual re-
/ verified statements.
In marked contrasts with such bald as>
sumptions are the scores Of interviews
published by the Inter Mountainashow-
ing the general trend of sentiment among
the brave defenders of the flag The
roundabout efforts of the democratic
press to make political capital is illus
trated by the following from the Stan
dard of this morning:
The Montana volunteers, are quietly
smiling to themselves over the published
opinions of one of their officers. In pri-
vate conversations this gentleman had
repeatedly expressed his disgust at the
way things We're going in Luzon: he
vigorously, even bitterly criticized Gen
eral Otis as small, weak :fhcompetnet
and bull-headed. On his arrival in San
Francisco. Senator Carter dropped the
officer a hint that he must talk the other
way, and like a good officer and a good
republican he promptly Obeyed orders.
But his real sentiments We're so well
known in the regiment that his sudden
change Of heart became a theme of
mirth.
Why does not the Standard give the
name of the officer to which 1t refers?
Why does it cast a reflection upon the
honor and the veracity of every one in
the entire oficiary of the First Montana
regiment, by refusing to name the party
| referred to? The public will class the
foregoing statement with h assump-
ton hat a majority of h soldiers are
Opposed to the policy of the nation they
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-28

Elephants have only eight teeth. two
below and two above ond each side. All
baby elephants teeth fall out when the
animal is about IA years Did, and a new
set grows.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-28
HOLLANDERS SMOKE MOST.

The Hollanders are perhaps of all the
northern people those who smoke the
most, the humidity of their climate max
ing it almost a necessity, while the mod
crate cost of tobacco with them renders
it accessible to all. To show how deeply
rooted is the habit 1T is enough to say
that the boatmen of Holland measure
distances by smoking.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-28
don't go.

The rep1r' that 4 900 Ameri an in the
Transyaal are fighting in kruser's army
has not been verified. If Dom Paul is
going to give the boys a chance he ought
to make c. @. Johnson, late OF Butte,
master of eNcheuuer,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-28

have 90 faithfully served in the Philip
pines. unless the Standard sees fit to
dence upon which it's unjust i~nsinua-
items rest. Let us have a little fair play.
gentlemen: assumptions and guess-work
don't go.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-28
ALCOHOL FOR AUTOMOBILES.

Ihe majority of motor cars are now
driven by petroleum, but a French engi-
neef recommends the use of alcohol in
stead, and motors are being altered so
as to consume it. There is no fear of
explosion with alcohol. and it is said to
be less costly than petroleum.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-18
An Eiectment Case.

An important and interesting ac-
tion in ejectment was concluded yes
terday before Judge Stanley aud
an Hawaiian Jury. The suit was
brought by Mary X. Tibbetts against
s. Pail, guardian OF Olivia Lahela
a minor, claiming certain valuable
pieces OF land al Aipaako, Kunawai,
Kapalama-uka, and for $500 dam
ages. The case was commenced on
Monday morning and was continued
without interruption until half-past
five yesterday afternoon when the
jury returned an unanimous verdict
for the defendant. A large number
of witnesses and much documentary
evidence were introduced ON both
sides, and the case was holly con-
tested throughout. The length OF
time taken up by this case shows the
fallacy OF our present system Of
limited terms and limited number
OF judges Robertson q Wilder ap-
peared for the plaintiff, and @. F.
Peterson and O. Creighton for the
guardian defendant.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-18
Walnutine.

Lovejoy & Co. are the sole agents
for Walnutine, one OF the most ex-
cellent tones ever introduced in the
local market, while it has enjoyed a
great demand 10 all tropical coun-
tries.
The tonic has the good qualities
OF Blackberry Brandy, but is far
more palatable and composed of
purer ingredients. 1t is not alone a
tonic aud a medicinal remedy for
stomach troubles, but it makes a
delicious refreshing drink mixed
with mineral waters.
Persons who "don't drink" except
when their stomach is out of order
(and their names are legion) should
try hottie of Walnutine and they
will feel better ever after
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-18

Since the old stone wall around
the Kawaiahao Church yard has
been pulled down and the lawns
covered with beautiful grass, the
yard has been used as free Sleep
ing department for the dangerous
class OF men who have no domicile
and are not wanted here. We sug-
gest to the Marshal that instruc-
tions be given to the officers patrol
ling King street during the night to
throw the rays OF their "bull-eyes"
into the sacred premises of the old
stone church and then eliminate the
men who sleep there, alas! above
the ground. This morning, at day
break the writer saw two haoles
leisurely getting up, dressing them
selves and even taking a wash at the
water pipe (the last action was a
redeeming point.) When ready they
left the premises through the gate
then opened and vanished. Is it safe
to have the church yard Of Kawaia-
hao used as a place OF rendezvous
for Migrants and doubtful charac-
tsrsl 1t would be better, we think,
to rebuild the old stone-wall and do
away with the beautiful improve
ments recently made, than having
the church yard used as sleeping
place for Migrants who are a menace
to the neighborhood, disgrace to
humanity and an annoyance to the
authorities.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-18
topics OF THE DAY.

Wela ka Hao, Honolulu's cele-
brsted trotter, has been sold to an
undertaken in Sacramento. 1t is
evident that the "stiffs" Of Califor-
MAS capital have to be buried in q
"whiff." Wela ks Hao's record is
2:12, and we expect the undertaken
will start his services in the speedy"
legislature.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-18

Since we have been perfunctorily
annexed we receive bad people with
the good. We have always had bad
people as we'll as good but the form
or seem to be increasing, and they
should be held little more under
restraint and not condoned with.
They who keep an eye open on pub
lie affairs notice with regret that
there is too much conformation Of
offences when the parties affected
belong to the "better classes" This
kind OF AUGMENTATION is unhealthy
for public morals.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-18

The Associated Charities can un-
doubtedly do very valuable work-in
detecting professional aims seekers
but so can the very experienced re-
lief committees Of the several ma.
tional societies. BY an independent
co operation without an actual alli-
ance Con the Anglo-American ma
tional plan) they can render better
service than if actually allied under
one distributive head, at least 30
thinks The INDEPENDENT.