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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11


husband arrived, or l would not an
swer for the consequences. In cou
pile of hours he returned from his
packing, and, standing by the door
said, "Good-by, Mrs. Mower, l am 6
wretch, but [ could not 60 without
saying farewell I told you the truth
about my percentage, SO that will new
er cause you grief" I did not say
good-by, and with one long look he
turned, and a few moments later
heard the front door close, and knew
that Reginald ThOrne and [ woulC
prOba bly, never see each other agaln
My jewel-box stood OPEN, and [ has
tened to see if my jewels were still
safe. [ carried some of them to the
light, and saw that the stones had a..
been substituted for others that were
not worth their weight in brass. He
must have taken them one at a time
and had the stones removed and 9th
ers put in their places, knowing well
that [ would never miss them. In his
room a telegram was found, dated
New York, saying, "Have sold every
thing you sent at good price. Have
kept half the proceeds, and send you
checks for balance" Then I under
stood what we're in the packages he
frequently sent to 'ffriend'' in New
York. But the most horrible part oil
it all is, that society blames me. What
sha-- [ do to regain my old position?
what do you think of that, boys?
And do you know what de did? When
people send regrets they simply en-
took all those cards from the envel-
opes, and carried them to the card
tray down stairs. We heard a CARR
age, and then another. Some guests
were arriving. She sent for hel
friends, and although the guests act,
ed coldly, you would never think that
Mrs. Mower suspected there was any
thing wrong at all. The ladies who
we're assisting her in receiving were
leaders of society in other cities, and
they chatted and laughed gayly with
the guests. More guests arrived, unit
proba bly, there were fifty in the
rooms. One way procure the names
of the guests present is to copy the
names on, the cards. [ picked up the
tray that was full of cards, and walk
ed toward the reception room, as ii
we're going to ask Mrs. Mowers per
mission to use the cards. When [ was
quite near her, [ dropped the tray, as
though by accident. AS the hundreds
Of cards fell to the floor, the amaze
ment expressed on the faces of the
guests was laughable. [ knew they
were astonished at the many cards
and could not account for them. [ beg
ged Mrs. Mowers pardon, and, gath
ering them all up, put them back il
the hail Mrs. Mower appeared indig
nant and refused to allow me to copy
them at all.
cit was then about six O'Clock, anC
the guests were preparing to depart
and every one of them would stop 6
moment at the card tray and look a.
L L k1ona III h II
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11

OF Y EN- A WAY.
Be sure and read A. T. Cooks offer
on Floral page.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26
HOUSE TO RENT

HOUSE TO RENT.
The Denton residence property near the High
School building Is for rent. Inquire of
l9f r. W. THRILL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26

A physician quoted by the Boston
Transcript says that acute insomnia
may be promptly cured by the practice
Of deep breathing. Draw into the lungs
as much air as possible and do not ex-
hale it until obliged to, and then as
slowly as possible. It is somewhat Of u
task when the night is oppressively
warm, but if persisted in Is fairly sure
to relieve that hyperamia Of the brain
which everyday folk call wakefulness.
The tricks of the sleepless to induce
sleep are many, but none is found to be
more Immediately etlicaclous than this
plan of forcing the lungs to take the
burden OF the brain and nerveA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26
THE NAMING OF Jo, JLL.
DR.. Arbuthnot Was the Man who
Thus Duhhed Grtnt Hrifnin

was the MAN w NO
Thus Dubbed Great Britain.
DR.. J.ti, Albuthnot, one of the many
royal Physicians to whom the Scotch
city of Aberdeen has given birth, was
the author of John Bulls being. ALI
most forgotten now by all but til
erudite, who remember him as the init
mate Of Pope and Swift, Arbuthnot
ohristened tho British nation in bulk as
John Bull in the political strife Incl
dental to the dismissal of the Wing
ministry of l7l0, when the able and
avaricious Marlborough saw the begin.
ming of the decline OF his brilliant for
tunes.
1.-The History of John Bull'' was q
satire on the political events preceding
the treaty Of Utrecht in lTl3, written
by Arbuthnot. In 1904 he had been Gre
ated physician extraordinary to the
queen in recognition of his services in
saving tho life of Anne's husband,
Prince George Of Denmark He had be.
come the queens medical attendant.
position Of no mean Importance at
time when 80 much depended on the
closely In touch with court life
For the better understanding of the
following history the reader ought to
know that Bull in the main was an
honest, plain dealing fellow, cholerio,
bold and of vsry inconstant temper
He dreaded not old Lewis, either at
baoksword, single falchion or oudgel
play, but then he was very apt to quar-
rel with his best friends, especially If
they pretended to govern him. II you
flattered him, you might lead him like
"a child. Johns temper depended very
much on the air his spirits rose and fell
with his weather glass.
John was quick and understood his
business very we'll, but no man alive
was moro careless in looking into his
accounts or more cheated by partners.
New York Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26

there was sudden cessation of the
efforts to enter-a pause, groan and
the sound Of heavy body tumbling to
the ground.
"Hushl Something has happenedl'
said Stacey to Mary.
"Oh, Alanl'
"Yes; they've all stopped talking. l
heard the landlords voice minute
ago. I shall open the door. /"
"Oh. no; don't. Alanl He may shoot
you.
mo. mol Listenl He has had a fitr
And so it proved to be. The excite
ment, the great mental struggle and
the physical strain to which the unfor-
tunate man had put himself in trying
to force open the door had all done their
work
When Alan opened the door. it was
to find Edward Conway on the stone
floor of the passage in fit Of apoplexy,
and Mary was practically free woman
They raised him from the floor and car
ried him to bed, but he never spoke or
showed signs of consciousness again
For few hours he fingered. breathing
heavily and with labor. and during all
those hours of anxious waiting Mary
staid down on the beach, listening to
the beating of the waters upon the
rock bound coast and wondering, Won
dering, whether Providence would be
kind to her or not
Then Alan Stacey came down to tell
her that all was over.
Dear" he said. 'sthis has been a
horrible time for you. knew as soon
as the report came that they had rescued
some Of the crew Of the Arikhama;
saw It in the evening papers I have
never been sure whether you knew or
not. Perhaps was selfish to keep it
from you. but felt that could not
could not-come and tell you what
would put you out of my life, out of
my home. although nothing could ever
put you out Of my heart Nobody will
know anything about it now unless In
deed by the merest chance. when there
would be neither blame nor ignominy
attached to either Of US. l told the
landlord lie. told him that Conway
had mistaken You for somebody else,
and he believed it. told him that It
would be very unpleasant for you IT,
when his relatives came down, you
were mixed up in the story in any way,
and gave him tenner to leave us out
of the affair as far as is possible. he
was most sympathetic. He will never
trouble Us. We will go back to London
at once-we can get part Of the way
tonight-and as soon as possible we
will be quietly married in some out of
the way church, where nobody need
know anything about us. +"
Dear Alan" said she, "what out Of
the way church will you find where mo-
body will know anything about yous"
"Well, dear child, there are good
souls in the world who would not hurt
us by blazoning forth this unhappy
story. 1t is no great matter if the world
does know; 1t will be certain sure then
that you and are fast tied in wedlock.
THE END.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26

A recent article on Inconsistencies re-
calls the reply made by young Swed-
ish maid to her mistress. 1t expresses
clearly, though in imperfect English,
what every sufferer from homesiokness
feels.
"You ought to be contented and not
fret for your old home, Ina, (" said the
lady as she looked at the dim eyes Of
the girl. "You are earning good wages
your work is light. every one is kind to
you and you have plenty of friends
here"
"Yas'm," said the girl, "but it is
not the place where do be that makes
me vera homesick, it is the place where
/ don't be. Youths Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26
The Real Reason.

smithers-Why don't you run for
school director, Brown?
Brown-Well. you see, sir, there is
the farm to look after, and the work on
the roads, the timber to cut, the strong
party feeling, my views Oh the educa-
tional question, my tax theory, my ideas
of the money problem, and then. be-
sides-my wife wants to run.-Harper' 9
BRzar
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26
POWER in OUR POWDER.
A Shot From n 13 Inch Rine sumcien
to Lift "a BnttIeship Eight Feet.

Shot From n ~ Inch Rifle Sumcient
to Lift BnttIeship Blight Feet.
Velocity and pressure, " explained
tho powder mill superintendent, "are
the two main requisites in proving pow.
der. The government is very specific In
Its contracts. 1t demands that when
fred under service conditions in the gun
for which 1t is intended powder must
give to the projectile q muzzle velocity
of at least q certain number of feet per
second without producing pressure Of
more than certain number Of tons to
the square inch. For modern guns the
velocity required varies from 1900 to
Q, 800 feet in second, and the pressure
Is not allowed to exceed Is tons to the
square inch. In some of our guns of the
present day the amount of energy stored
up in the powder charge is SO tremen-
dous as to be almost Incredible. The
limit of energy upon the projectile can
not be estimated, so vast are the posi-.
bilities.
For example, I may cite the Ore
gon's Is inch rifles. Five hundred and
fifty pounds of powder in these guns
1mpart to an j, 100 pound shot q velocity
of ., 100 feet per second, and the energy
of the projectile is nearly 81, 200 foot
tons. This power is sufficient to lift
such vessel us the Oregon eight feet
out Of the water.
"Those screens between the cannon
and the breastworks are electric chrome
graphs 100 feet apart from each other
and the cannon, and they register the
time of the projectile's flight with abso-
lutte accuracy.
And absolute accuracy is-whatp''
1.-The millionth part Of o second. -
San Francisco Gall
Drink Grain-o
after you have concluded that you ought
not to drink coffee. 1t is not medi-
cine but doctors order it, because it il
healthful, invigorating and appetizing
1t is made from pure grains and has
that rich seal brown color and tastes
like the finest grades of coffee and costs
about LAS much. Children like it and
thrive on it because it is genuine food
drink containing nothing butnou rish-
ment. Ask your grocer for Grsin-o, the
new food drink. 15c and 25c.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26
The profe..or,. conundrum.

The Professors COnundrum.
Professor" they said, "give us .
deep metaphysical conundrum.
"Well," he said after o moments
thought when is which 'what'p"
They gave 1t up.
when 1t is neither" explained the
professor.
And when they had studied it out
they understood. Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26

"IAen. my good STR. you can 90 back
again."
] don't want to make scene or row.
You're an older man than I am, and !
don't wish to try which Of US Is the
better man Of the two. At the same
time your presence is unpleasant to me
and distasteful to this lady, and the
sooner you relieve us Of it the better.
Now, out you goi''
There was momentary scufle. and
then the door was shut and Alan Sta
cey's back was against 1t. He and Mary
were on one side Of the door and Ed
ward Conway was on the other,
On his side Edward Conway began
frantically to beat at the door; then he
Kicked. end ss last when tho stout
1AAah Gs2 - = dlSln0 -
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The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
MIDDLEBURY.
PERSONAL CHAT.

The home of Mr. and Mrs D. L. Wheel
arrival OF a son on Jsnuarv II. Mrs w.
q. Stugdevent of Woodbury. is caring
for Mrs Wheeler and son.
There ia vast supply of ice of firm
quality. Large quantities are being har-
vested bv the farmers and milkmen.
Frank Wheeler was threatened with
pneumonia, last week. By prompt fforts
he succeeded in avertiug it, Dr. Isabel
Covan fs the attending physician.
The cottaga PRAYER meeting was held
at Henry Judd's, on Thursday even ng.
A number of cases of colds are re-
ported. but none that are serious.
The Shakespeare club were entertain
ed, on Tbursdav. by Miss Helen Bronson.
Charles Stevens, hr Hther-in-law to Mr.
Treat. died in Cheshire on the 12sh. sRed
rs. The iutermeDt was in the Midi le-
bury cemetery, at noon On Saturday.
Rev J. o. Munson read the comnittal SER
vice at the grave.
On Friday noon little house, owned
nv Homer Atwood, was destroyed by
fire.
Mr. md Mrs Henry Judd. Mr. Bashap,
Miss Woodford and Mr. Bristol attended
the meeting of the state Grange at
Waterbury.
Representative John Basham entered
upon his duties at the Legislature at the
opening Of the session.
Heman Abbott was in New Haven, Ia at
week, serving az juro~.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
SOUTH BRITAIN.
CHURCH NOTES.


The Ladies' Missionary society of the
Congregational church will hold their
monthly meeting In the Parish house, on
Friday afternoon or this week.
The children's Missionary band will
hold their annual meeting on Friday
afternoon and evening, at the Parish
house. Tea will be served for the child
rem and their friends.
Mrs ID. M. Mitchell is recovering slow.
ly FROM an attack OF grip. Miss Grace
Pnlfofd is taking care OF Mrs Mitchell.
Its rumored chat Mr. WiIdman, ig go
ing 10 give up his bakery and lease the
place.
Miss Lizzie Beehler has returned TO her
home in Newtown.
Il, Fl. Ford, who has been confined TO
his Ded for the past two weeks, ia sight
Nv improving.
Mrs r. e. Squire has been sick tor the
past week Or tW0; ia better now.
John b. Wentfcla and wifa on the aica
IiaE.
Mias Mary h oilbert il caring tor Mrs
Al. y. Ward.
Henry III. Squire, who has bad nne
attack Of the gsiD. n able sn be out agsis,
Mis- Delia bavanpo art MI R oxbuTy, whn
~ teaching tine winter terri o1 Ene Rnrs
chase achool, haa 4 10 close her solaool
sr57H
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
TRUMBULL.
DEATH OF ERAsTUs BURR.

Erastus Burr, aged ~ years, died at
his home in Danieis Farms, early, Tues
day morning, OF pneumonia, brought on
by the grip. After brave fight of two
weeks, with the weight of years against
him, he at last yielded to the inevitable.
Mr. Burr, although quiet and retiring
man, was widely known and greatly re-
spected. He will be greatly missed out
eide his own family and especially by the
older residents of Daniels Farms. Fun
eral services were held from the house on
Thursdav afternoon, Rev w. r. White
officiating. The interment was in the
Monroe cemetery in the family lot.
Capt Parks of Fort Hancock, who is
visiting relatives in this vicinity, ;spoke
to large and appreciative audience in
the Town hall, Sunday evening, On per
sonal experiences in army life in the war
OF the rebellion and in the late war" He
recited many incidents that were exceed
iugly interesting and gave some advice
very helpful to young people starting in
life. Mr. Parks is soon to return to
Washington.
A barn on the place formerly owned
by Mr. Brill, at Daniels Farms, was de-
stroyed by fire, last week.
Acting School Visitor Ormel Hull is
quite anxious that more parents should
visit our public schools in town. He IL
right in thinking that this is desirable
and ia likely to prove beneficial.
IL has come to the notice of Rev ". T.
White that his name has been freely used
about town by agents without his knowl-
edge ur consent. Efforts have been
made to sell goods like that Just sold to
him when no such sale had been effected
and he has been reported by an agent rs
"a uin m q in 10 Sxyhn
there was not even the knowledge thai
such an agent was in town. Mr. White
has no desire to iniure any honest mar
or to Interfere with the honest sale OF
anv good thing, but all use of his mans
in such connection should henceforwarC
receive the just condemnation as we
trust IL has in the past.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
MONROE.

DEATH OF MRS LYDIA CLARK WHEELER
Mrs lydia Clark Wheeler, widow of
Nathan N. Wheeler, entered into rest on
Thursday morning, January 12rh, in the
Goth year of her age. She was sitter of
Charles B. and William A. Clark and of
Mrs Harriet Perkins, all of whom have
been deceased for some years. Out OF a
large family only one member Is now liv-
ing, Mrs Marietta Crockett of Denver.
Mrs Wheeler has always lived in Monroe
and In the same house ever since she was
married. A home woman, she was great
ly loved by her children, seven of whom
are now living, and the youngest son,
Albert, with whom she lived, has devOt.
eddy cared for her as the ipfirmities OF
age increased Always cheerful and
pleasant, she will be much missed in her
home and the Congregational church OF
which she was member. The funeral
services we're at the house, Rev A. K,
Lutz officiating. The bearers were Dr.
E. NJ. Beardsley, Dea Wells Lewis, Fred
erick French aud Wilson Sherman
Lewis Gray undertaken.
The annual meeting of the Union Ag-
ricultural society was held at the Fair
Grounds, January 18th and the follow
ing officers were elected: President, +.
w. wheeler, MOnrOe3 VICE presluents
Fred Shelton, TTumbull; secretary, s.
s. Palmer, Huntington; assistant secre'
Cary, e. S. Hawley, Huntington; treas
urer, David s. Clark; directors, Scion B.
Wales IStiles M. Clarke, FL. Fl. Wheeler,
Monro Fred IG. Perry, Capt Charles
WakeleV. George Shelton; Trumbull
Warren e Plumb, Sherwood Brinsmade
Frank l.. Wheeler.
Lemuel Smith of Ansonia has bought
the Whitlock place, and will thoroughly
-epair It. f B. Whitehead will occupy
IL SIS soon as completed.
E b. Whitehead, while getting ice fol-
Mortimer Hubbell, few weeks since
had one foot badly Injured by cake Of
ice falling on it.
Arthur Whitehead has just returdec
from visit with New Haven friends.
Mrs S. Q. Crsmer has returned from 4
visit in Danburv and Reading.
Charles P. Ackerman has been so IN
fortunate as to lose several horses lately
Frank Besrdsley, who has been taking
Lessons in voice culture of A. j. Wilkint
VI Bridgeport, will give lessons himself
sud has an announcement in anoshe
column.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
EOXBURY.
DEATH OF mYRoN o'DELL.

The funeral of Mvron O'Dell, one OF
the best known citizens or the town, was
largely attended last week Friday, from
his late home at the Center. Rev Mr.
Carter ficiated. Mr. O'Dall was widely
known for his extensive dealings in cat
tie. He is man who will be sadly
missed in town.
C. T. Squire purchased of H. A.
Beardslev an odd four-year-old steer for
Phineas Plstt of Milford, TO match anoth-
err Mr. Platt has. When together he will
without any doubt have as good q pair
as is owned in New Haven county, as
thew are very fine and will weigh about
$500 pounds.
Many sick ones in town keep the doc
tor riding dav and night. The grip seems
to be the most prevalent.
Several crops OF tobacco were deliver
ed to FL 0. Warner from here{a the past
week, and all returned home with smiling
countenaDcess owing to the courteous
treatment received. There are number
of fine crops here yet uasnld.
Miss Jennie Trowbridge ia GONZALES.
cent from her long siege Of grip and in
termittent fever.
r. S, Castle has been making much
| needed repairs upon himself, the past
| WCCbS hdNih& hSA a WHY eENcIS G'siu Eu
| as to be unable tn perform any labor.
| He intends this present week to resume
his work.
j. Stewart Halpin was in town, last
week, looking for light colored tobacco
a few were lucky enough to have the de.
sired article. There are q few crops
still unsold.
Ira Booth is breaking colts and he ex
poets to put some fine roadsters on tbe
market in the near future.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Botsford, who arr
under DR. Pons' care, are on the road tt
| recovery.
Frank Evitts, representing that popu
lar firm, Staub 81 Msllett. has bought thu
crop OF Charles Thomas Of Roxbury. d.
Evists thinks Mr. Thomas crop was ont
| of the finest he has come across.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
LOYG HILL.
METHODIST CHURCH Do1NGs.

NM hODAoA SGbASn OOAN1os
Revival meetings are continued at
Long Hill, this week. A powerful meet
ing was held In the hall, last Sunday ev-
ening, and much interest was manifest.
Mr. and Mrs Holmes sang 1.-THE Gospel
Traln," accompanied with instrumental
music by their daughter, Miss Hattie
Holmes. Special singing, this week, will
be prominent feature OF the meetings.
On Friday evening help is expected from
other workers. Everybody come, come
early, come to enjoy the meetings, come
to work.
John M. Haugh of Patchogue, L. t.,
called on Monday on Mr. and Mrs Ma
thaniel Hall. He made a flying trip
stopping over train TO see his friends.
Louis Wakeley was In Bethel on Mon
day, where he went TO attend the funer-
al of Russell Hoyt.
Miss Grace Hook of Botsford is assist
Ing Mrs 9. g. Downs with her work.
Station Agent Frank Kennedy took q
little vacation the first OF the week, Mr.
Pinney taking his place at the depot.
Through the medium of THE BEE 1t is
desired TO extend the apologies of Parlor
Rock council TO the public for the fat
failure or their recent entertainment.
This, the writer believes Ia the frat time
they have been called on to do this In the
little more than seven years since the
councils institution. But there IL no
Disgusting the fact that they were nlis-
led, and for this the council and it's menu
bers are sincerely repentant. The en-
kertainment seemed so well recommend
ed that the probabilities are that il the
council had not taken it up some one
else would, and the result would have
been the same. However, they should
be given credit for their speedy expos
IRE Of the character Of the show through
che Bridgeport papers, which will no
doubt prevent other parties from getting
fOped In as they did.
George Wheeler is better from bard
cold that kept him from his place at the
carriage shop for a day or two
Mrs Ell. M. Furman has been FIJI Mil
ford caring for her mother, who has
been on the az liet.
w. A. Cana Id of Newtown was the
guest OF Merchant G. q. Downs. one
day last week, and together they visited
the fshing pond. Mt Csnfield ii said 10