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The Newtown bee., 1899-02-10
Work of The Congregational
 Church.

FOR THE YEER 1S9S.-F FOR A SMALL MEM
 BERsHIP THIS SHOWING COMPARES
 FAvORABLY WITH THAT OF ANY
 CHURCH.
 The report for the year 1898 has just been sent by the clerk of the Congrega- tional church to the newly elected Statis- tical secretary of the denomination in this State, Rev Joel s. Ives, Stratford
 Some items culled from this report can
 not fail to interest all members of the church and indeed any who think that the work which these little hillside churches do is the salt that keeps rural communities from decay. These figures on the lace of them, show that although the membership of the church is small, it is yet doing it's part in lifting the load Of responsibility that falls upon it. The present pastor of the church, Rev Otis W. Barker, was ordained to the work of the Christian ministry October 24, 1893, and at that date began service with the Newtown church; he war installed as pastor the following year. The full membership of the church is (Januarv l, l899) l32, there being just twice as many female as male members. 21 members of the church are on the absentee list {; new members came in on profession of their faith durirg 1898 Only one mem- Der of the church was removed by death the past year, though funerals were at- HnG hwyN Nkn parish. One adult and one infant were baptized. The number of families who look to the pastor for ministerial service is 96. The enrolment of the Sunday school is 104 t; and the average attendance, including all these of dark cloud and heavy downpour when only the ''baker's dozen" came, was 55 for the year. 20 are studying the Bible every week in a ''Home Deparment.'' In the spring of last year, after many voices had contin- ually said, "Lt is useless to try,''a Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor was started, and it now fiourishes with 3l on the active list and nine on the as- sociate list. The following sums have been given by the church in the way Of benevolence: To the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, $44.00; to the Congregational Education Society, S4 %; to the Congregational Church Building Society, S40O; to the Congregational Home Missional y Society $44 10; to the Missionary Society of Con- necticut, $15 02; to the American Mis- sionary Association sl2.O0; to the Con- Sunday scho ool and Publish ing Society, BPS 34; to the Fund for Min isters, $3.S9; to all other charities, SUBS. The total amount of church benevolence was $201 73. The total expenses of the church were $1502.07.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-10

ing petition of the citizens of Newtown, asking for change in name of station, called Newtown, on Highland division. will take the matter up at once and see whether there is any serious objection to the change in name. Of course, from railroad standpoint, we should prefer to have the name changed so as to avoid the mistakes to which you refer, but we shall have to consult with the people of the other Newtown and see whether they seriously object to the change, and, also, to request them to suggest some new name in case the change should be decid- ed upon. The mater shall have prompt attention. Yours truly.-EJohn M. Hall, Vice President.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-10
A PETITION TO RAILROAD OFFICIALS.
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF VIEWPOINT STA
 TON ON THE HIGHLAND DIVISION.

By vote of the Mems club 8 petition to the officers of the Consolidated road has been circulated, and quite generally sign ed by people throughout the town. The petition asks that the station on the Highland division, called NewtowD, be given another name, in order that confu- sion may be avoided on the part of trav- #elers unacquainted with the region. The petition was signed by all of the clergy men Of the town, most of the business men, and others. In reply to the petit tion Vice President Hall writes mem bar of the committee as follows:
 I have your favor Of slst nlt,, enclos'
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-10

Miss Hazel Smith, little three year old living at Sunset Cottage, is the proud owner of 8 handsome white cat, 8 present
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-10
 News.

Here's a tale of unusually priced trousers that we expected to tell you next month; but the trousers refused to keep quiet any longer.
 The man who makes most of our trous- CTS offered us chance to buy some of hls newest stock at a bargain. We snapped it up. The result is, trousers are here at February prices. Values and Prices.
 At 1.5O, wool and cotton trousers al- ways heretofore priced at $2. A $2 strictly all wool trousers, in neat pat terms of cassimere, sold to day every where else at $3. At 2.5O dozen pat terms of all wool cassimere and cheviot, any size from 30 to 50 waist At s handsome dress trousers, of fine worsted, and better still at $50, 400 and 500. Many $6 trousers have been joined to the $5 crowd.
 Prices are greatly in your favor, and you should favor yourself by coming while selections are varied. Men of regular size have the same chance as his stout brothers. The stout brothers have unusual chances because of so many kinds of large sizes. EcOnomy NeWS.
 Honestly, now, wouldn't It be real economy for you-economy with big E to exchange that old suit for new one? Wouldn't you feel better as we'll as look better? How Much 71s Will it cost That rests with you; but lfyou come here, you'll be asked to pay frnn +A rI month-ago prices. A lot of
 Fancy cassimere and cheviot suits that were l5 % ale 1000; another lot of 1000 ones are 750; and all the 750 ones are 500. 7overcoats9
 Yes, they've been brought nearer your purse by third-a lot of 1500 and 12.OO oVercoats are 1000; another lot of 10. % overcoats are 7 50. Boys Clothes. Our boys bargain table has gained the good will of very many mothers of boys, chiefly because they have been able to buy boys suits, overcoats and reefers at 2.5O, marked down from $4, $5, $6 and $7. 0yercosts
 All the broken lines of mems Kersey, Melton and Covert garments; new this season, with great big bite off regular prlces-$l5 garments, $lO; $10 gar ments, 7.50 Suits.
 Prices on all the fancy cassimere and cheviot suits have suffered likewise $15 suits are $10, $1O suits are 7.5O, 7.50 suits are $5. Suits for Boys.
 We can make your boy black or blue for from S2 to s. Three-piece suits, S5 to 7.50. For bo, who have attained to the dignity of long trousers, S5, 7.5O and $1O Trousers.
 The trousers are. actually chuckling at getting out before we meant to have them. Trousers for work, for business or for dress, $l to $5.
 Boys long trousers, LOO, 1.25, 15O, 200. Short knickerbockers, ,48c, 75c, LOO. The dollar kind of corduroy, 89c.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-10

Charles Faverau had his hand cut by getting it too close to the knives of 8 hay cutter.
 H. A. Pratt and men have worked till about g o'clock every evening for week or moi e in order to keep up with the work that is brought to them.
 Orlando Platt has had another severe attack of hiccoughing, but is better at this writing.
 James Harris and Henry Morgan ar- rived home from Rhode Island, Saturday evening.
 Miss Elsie Botsford has been a guest of Mrs E. c. Nortbrop.
 A good sized water snake was seen try ing to crawl along on the ice and snow near J. c. Lewis, one pleasant day re- gently.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-10

Thomas Brennan has been visiting ip Long Hill, the guest of Patrick Brennan.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-10

FOR THE YEER 1898.- FOR A SMALL MEM BERsHIP THIS SHOWING COMPARES FAVoRABLY WITH THAT OF ANY CHURCH.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-10

Mrs Ruby sherman of Manville, Wy oming, has been visiting an old school friend, Mrs E. s. Lowell.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-10

Mrs Alexander Beard of Bridgeport
 was in town, last Thursday.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-10

c. R. Wilson has new horse, bought in Brewsters, N. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-10

Herbert Flansburgh, who is with the Shore Acres Co.,, in the West,w will appear in the following cities during the next two weeks: February 6, Logansport, Ind; February z, Peru, Ind February 8, South Bend, lnd.; February 9, Joliet, Ill.,; February 10, Aurora, Ill. February 13, Sheboggan, Wis.,; February IA, Osh- kosh, Wis. l; February 15, Madison, Wis. {; February 16, La Crosse, Wis.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-10
HATTERToWN.

INTERESTING MEETINGS AT THE SCHOOL
 HOUSE.
 Very interesting meetings were held in the schoolhouse for four evenings of last week, conducted by Rev F. P. Bra. man of Stepney, assisted by Rev MT Luddington of Shelton. Considerable interest was manifested and it is hoped much good was accomplished.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-10

Miss Bessie RUffies, daughter of Walter Ruffiss, is quite seriously Ill with bron- chitis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
,2o.ooo,ooo was made with little opposi-


AS in the case OF the Louisiana pur-
chase and Alaska. the opponents of the
treaty were in a minority and the star
Of hope to an oppressed people was not
extinguished.
The future of these possessions is in
the keeping of congress, and congress
is the servant of the people. That they
will be retained under the benign SOW
ereignty of the United States 1 do not
permit myself to doubt: that they will
prove rich and invaluable hostage, 1
feel assured; that congress will provide
for them a government which will
bring them blessings. which will pro-
mote their material interests, as well as
advance their people in the path of
civilization and intelligence, I conf
IDENTIFY believe. They will not be gov
erned as vassals, serfs or slaves. Tney
will be given a government of liberty,
regulated by law, honestly admins
tered without oppression. taxation
without tyranny, justice without bribe,
education without distinction, social
conditions, freedom of religious wor-
ship, protection of life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness
Governor Lind welcomed the soldiers
returned to their homes and the mem
bers of the cabinet spoke briefly. At
o'clock the president left for st. Paul,
where public reception will be held
this evening
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
COMMERCIAL CONGRESS.
Representatives of Nearly Every Ma
ton at tho Philadclphin Meeting

Representatives. of Nearly Every Ma.
ton at the Philadelphia Meeting.
Philadelphia, Oct. 12-The Interna-
tional Commercial Congress, composed
of representatives of nearly every
nation on earth, was formally
opened today and will continue
for two weeks. The specific OBJ
ject is the discussion of trade matters
with view to the development of both
foreign and domestic commerce. In the
absence of Mckinley the address Of
welcome to foreign delegates was de-
livered by David j. Hill, assistant sec
retary of state, who said in part:
The president of the United States
has great pleasure in the the gratify-
ing evidence of interest in the Interra-
tional Commercial Congress, now as
sembled, and has expressed the desire
that it may prove a bond of closer
union between this and all countries
represented, have the honor to con-
vey to all the delegates and representa-
tives, who have distinguished this con-
ference by their participation, the most
cordial welcome of the government of
the United States. May this reunion lay
the foundation of a lasting friendship
and prove a permanent aid and inspira-
tion to the commerce of the world
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
7n211a,1eQ
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Decisions Handed Down by Iowa's
Highest Tribunal Today.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. Oct. 12.-The following
decisions We're handed down by the SUI
preme court today:
Mimi appellant, VS.. city of LeMars;
Plymouth district. Affirmed.
Maine appellant. VS.. c., B. & Q.
Railway Company; Union district. At
firned.
city Of Davenport, appellant, VS..
Boyd; Scott district. Affirmed.
Austin Manufacturing Company VS..
Decker. appellant: Muscatlne district.
Affirmed.
Cox vs.. Coils, appellant: Polk dis
trict Modified and affirmed
Bowen VS. Port Huron Engine and
Thresher Company. appellant; Carol,
district. Reversed.
Holmes vs.. McKinn. appellant; Craw-
ford district. Reversed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
Race OFF AGAIN
Lack of Wind Prevents the Yacht
Contest Today.

New York, Oct. i2.-The weather this
morning gave promise Of another dis
appointment for the yachting world. A
heavy fog enveloped the bay and coast
up and down, and only the lightest of
westerly airs was blowing. AT s:45,
however, the wind had Increased from
about north to northwest. AS the sun
rose higher. with the help of north
west breeze, it succeeded in driving
part Of the mist off shore, so that at .
both yachts started for Sandy Hook
lightship in tow.
Later-The yacht race is off for to-
day. No wind. If the weather condi-
tons are right the race Will be sailed
tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12

regarded as the best kind of prison
management. TO turn them out of the
prisons in condition and spirit to
take care of themselves; not to be a
burden and menace to society. Mr..
Wolfer says that the first thing for the
convict 70 learn, and learn well. is that
he cannot reap where others have
sown. Concluding, MIR. Woifer says:
"A privilege to work is not only the
right but the duty of every man, that
ne may become producer. If these
premises are sound, the opposition to
convict labor is not only moral wrong
but positive injury 10 society. 1t is
therefore the duty OF the state TO do for
the convict what the home and society
failed to do for him before he fell under
the ban Of the law, viz: To teach him.
the value and dignity OF honest labor,
how 10 become self supporting by di-
lrect1ng his energy aleng proper indus
ttrtal Anss-n short, proving to him by
object lesson that il is al least as easy
and far more pleasant for him 10 earn
an honest livelihood as TO fiIch it from
mis- neigfbors This can be most ef-
feetually done by making the convict
support the Institution mat was called
into sNistanee ana made necessary for
mis- insaicera tion, because of his var
upon society. Make him self support
!iss IN prison and he will have we'll
learned the .udiments OF economy and
the economic laws Of social order
IN his authorized Interview in the
Gapital. printed here last night. W. j.
Bryan ie3ged on the expansion or Phil
lprine question, declaring that he is
not IN faycr Of the Withdrawal of the
troops, but of a declaration that il they
wIll only quit fghting the government
we Will soon leave them 10 their own
affairs, or words to that effect He
also took occasion 70 throw some doubt
over the issues Of 1900, saying that GER
tain things might or might not be the
!ssue then. But he cannot remove the
rs the embodiment of free silver. he be-
elements Of fusion together. He seems.
possible for the present The people
diseernment, however and they under
stand Mr.. Bryan.
Mr.. Carl c. Proper. of the Register
staff, Iowa correspondent of the Chi
cago Iuter-0rean, was married last
night in this city to Miss Emma Gilisan
an estimable and accomplished young
woman. VINO has lived here a. long time
Mt and Mrs Proper are taking a TEN
days trip, after which he viii resume
work hare MIR. Proper has made Sc
cure place for himself in the newspa-
per profession ana has been eminently
successful Tor he is thorough pans
taking, honest and sees through things
Instantly. There has heen quite an
epidemic Of marrying among the news
paper men lately, that has taken in
Welliver and Botsford, of the Leader
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
BRYAN AT FORT DODGE.
Passes Through the City This Morn
ing Enroute TO Humboldt.

Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge, Oct. 12-Hon. William
jennings BRYAN passed through the
city this morning en- route to Hum
boldt, where he will make an address
this afternoon. He was met at the NJ.
& St. L. station by small party of free
silver enthusiasts, but was not given an
ovation. He appeared at the platform
and shook hands with number who
We're introduced by c. f. Duncombe,
democratic nominee for representative
for this county
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
RETURNS FROM KLoND1KE.
DIR. Nelson OF Fort Dodge Home from
Cold Hunting Trip.

Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge. oct 12.-Dr. Nelson, who
left this city on the 18th of February.
1897, at the head of a small company of
Klondike enthusiasts, arrived in the
city this morning, being the last of the
party to return. The other members of
the party have returned at various in
teivals very much discouraged, but
thankful to get back. DR.. Nelson's ex-
perience has been varied, but has not
resulted very successfully from finan-
cial point of view.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
Hallway Surgeons Meet

Special to Times Republican.
Ottumwa, Oct. 12.-The sixth annual
meeting of the Iowa State Association
of hallway Surgeons began here today
and VIII continue Friday. The head
quarters are at the Ballingall Hotel.
President Getz's annual address this
afternoon was the principal feature Of
today. An excellent program has been
prepared. Papers by some of the emf
nent surgeons of the state will be read.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
Armenlans Given More Liberties.

Constantinople, Oct. 12.--An imperial
trade abolishes all measures preventing
the free movement of Armenans, or
ders the rebuilding and repairing of
churches, schools and monasteries de-
stroyed during the troubles, and pay
ment of sums due officials or families
OF officials expelled or killed in the
massacres. pardons fifty-foIr prisoners.
commutes to imprisonment for life SEN
tences twentyfour condemned to
DEATH
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
Crash on Italian Bourse.

London, Oct. IA Rome special
says: The position of the italian
bourse, which has been serious for
some time, resulted in crash today.
Several banks and large firms are in
a serious condition. The losses equal
l0O, 900, 900 lire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
PLANS OF THE BoERs.
Details of Today's situation on Sou
African Ernnfier

Details of Today's situation on south
African Frontier
London, Oct. 12.-This mornings dis
patches furnish ample details of the
situation on the frontier and enable a
clearer exposition of the military stat
us. 1t seems the Beers intend to act in
two columns. those from the Transvaal
working from the north and those from
the Orange Free State from the west
with the object of keeping the British
forces at Lady Smith and Dundee oc-
cupied, while parties of Beers slip past
to destroy the bridges along the rail-
way forming the line Of communication
between the British at Durham, Natal,
the advanced base at Pietermaritzburg,
and the front. 1t is regarded as possible
that the Beers will attempt to occupy
Estcort, where there are only 100 men
of the naval brigade. News that Beers
are raidng Zululand in the neighbor-
hood of Eshowe is taken as a confirma-
tion of this possibility.
Official confirmation of the announce
ment that Orange Free State burghers
have entered Natal by way of Van Rec
mems pass is at hand. 1t leaves no fur
ther room for doubt that acts of war
have already been committed and that
the campaign has begun. News of an
invasion on the northern border is also
generally accepted as reliable. 1t seems
improbable, therefore, that a clash be-
tween the Briton and Boer can long be
delayed, if. indeed. it has not occurred
already.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
T.-R. BULLET TIN.
NEWS sIODAY.

no Weatnf
1owa-Showers Frids nd in the
west tonight: cooler.
Illinois-Cloudy tonis md Friday.
PAGE
TELEGRAPH AND %ERAL:
Beers Enter British Territory.
State of War in the Transvaal.
Uncle Sam Declares Neutrality.
Minnesota Volunteers Return.
President Talks About the New Pos
sessions.
Otis Reports the Situation.
Commercial Congress Meets.
Waterloo's Defunct Insurance Com
pany
PAGE TWO.
IOWA AND GENERAL:
Judge Day on the Peace Treaty.
Funston Praises Gen. Otis.
..ews cf the Nation.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Experiments With Sugar Beets.
Christian Science Patient Dies.
Golden Wedding at Toledo.
Short Iowa Specials.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
Governor Shaw in Marshalltown.
Democratic Suggestions.
Beet Sugar Making in Michigan.
Outside Point of View.
Topics and Iowa Press Comment.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
Governor shaw's Great Speech.
New Central .Official-Another Train
for Story city Branch.
Meeker- Sipher Nuptials.
Women's Club Program
Miscellaneous Local Notes.
PAGE FIGHT.
LOCAL AND GENERAL:
Thursdays Markets by Wire.
Iowa Municipal League.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
Washineton d C-The at,

Washington. d. C.-The state depart
ment received a personal application
from Fernandina Holzendorf, s natur-
allied American citizen, for indemnity
by the German government on account
OF his detention In an asylum In Berlin
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
Discuss Race Question.

Huntsville, Ala, oct. 12.-The race
question was discussed a. today's ses-
sion of the southern Industrial conven-
ton. President Dabney. of the univer-
sity Of Tennessee, and Booker T. Wash
ington We're among the speakers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
The Equal Surragists.

Special to Times-Republican
Mason City. Oct. 12.-The state con-
vention of equal suffragists close a
three days session in this city tonight.
The delegate attendance has been
large. Carrie Chapman Gait addressed
a big convention last night. Rev. Anna
Shaw. Of Philadelphia, speaks tosight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
strange Death AT Mason c,,y

Special to Times-Republican.
Mason City, Oct. Pc. C. Brakeman,
for eighteen years a resident of this
city. was found dead this morning in
the cemetery The cause is vet shroud-
ed in mystery. A coroner's jury was
empanelled this afternoon and is max
ing investigation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
BURNED AT THE STAKE.
Horrible Death OF Two Miners ut the
Hands of Ynqut Indians

Marquette, Mich, Oct. 12.-Willis Nc
CURE. formerly an attorney of Mar
auette, now of the mining district of
Sonoro. Mexico, writes that his two
mining partners, Ramsey and Miller,
undertook to prospect in the territory
overrun by the Yaqui Indians, were
overpowered and put to death by burn
ing at the stake
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
AOSNL|||[S ARE ON.
Beers Move on British Territory as
Soon as Time Limit Ex.
pired.
Laingsneck Occupied and Various
stragetic Movements Inaugur.
ated-.. British Forces Ready.
Attack on Mafeking Hourly Ex.
pected-.- Britons Confident of
Ability to Hold Out.

Cape Town, Oct. 12.-News is re-
ceived that the British diplomatic
agent in the Transvaal, Conyngham
Greene, paid formal farewell visits
to Kruger and high Boer officials at
Pretoria last evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-12
EARTHQUAKE KILLS 1000.
Terrible Disaster In the Java 1slane

Amsterdam, Oct. PA dispatch to
Handelsbiad from Batavia, Java. says:
An earthquake visited the south eide of
the island of ceram, next to the largest
of the Noluccas, completely destroying
the town of Amhei, killing, it is esti-
mated, 1000 people, and injuring 500.