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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
HOW TO LIVE ON S1.8O A MONTH
Agricultural Laborers In India Have
solved the Problem and
Save Money.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 31.-United States
Consul Patterson at Calcutta has supplied
to the bureau of foreign commerce of the
state department some statistics relative
10 the cost and means OF subsistence. of
laborers in India which exhibit in a strik-
ing manner the extreme economy practiced
highest wages paid for skilled Dor IS
81 30 per month. Tor jute mill hands. while
81 50 is the monthly wage OF able bodied ap-
that. i'll Northern India. wages are much
lower than the figures quoted. The laborers
live altogether on grain, using about one
on an average, from 2ie TO 3 cents Yet, with
this food. they do the hardest kind of
manual labor and keep their muscles well
developed, their endurance in carving
heavy loads being remarkable. 4 ma ioritV
of the laborers not only exist on these small
save money
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
ALEXANDER WILL CONTESTED
Henry 4. Alexander. son. Claims
That Undue influence Was
Iseu.

MARYVILLE. MO. Dec. 31.-IspeciaIl
Henry {. Alexander has brought suit in
the .Nodaway county circuit court to have
the Will of his mother the late Mary {.
Alexander. widow of the late Judge. J. T.
Alexander. one OF the best known men in
Nodwav county. set aside. Mrs Alexander
did June y, lsHN. the home Of her son-in-
law. Judge Z. c. Curfman. Her vii! named
Judge turfman as the executor. Henry g
Alexander WAS lott entirely out of the will
lie charges that undue pressure was
brought 10 bear on the aged lady by the
'uffmanS. in whose home she lived. and
that she did not understand what She 49,
doing when She made the VIII. Property
worth $4,000 is involved
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
FREDERICK ARENDES DEAD.
President of Lafayette Bank. "r st.
Louis, Victim of
Grin.

ST. LOUIS. MO. Dec. GA severe case
OF grip resulted in tn" death of Frederl k
AreEdes. president OF the Lafayette bank
N his home. on South Ninth street. to-
day. He had been president of the bank
for twenty-five years. lie was born IN
NeStphalia- Germany. in 1874 came to
America when Il years of age, and maGe
81. LOmis his home.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
crnddock Admitted TO Bail.

MARSHALL. Mo. Dec. 3I.-tSpeciaL)
The pI eliminary hearing Of J. W. Ming.
charged with the murder OF Emmett Grad
dock came 10 an end Saturday. Justices
Fergill and Hdwiey granting him bail in
the sum OF $4,000. The hearing was posi-
poued yesterday on account of the sickness
of the defendant. hut resumed Saturday
morning III an examination Of the Witnesses
for the defense. The leading witness OF
that side was Dr. William Harrison. The
rgumentS of the defense and prosecution
were completed late Saturday evening.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

The Rothschilds. acting chiefly on the
advice OF Mr. John Hays Hammond. the
American engineer who Was In prison.
sentenced 10 death and Subsequently re-
prieved and released on the payment Of a
heavy fine for connection with the Johan-
nesburg troubles at the time of the Jane
the west coast of Africa. which they he
leVe 10 he one OF the greatest OF the
worlds fields. They have sent II force of
young Californian named Hoffman. and
prospecting work viii be conducted on a
scientific basis. Hammond predicts that
Afrlca = gold output next year will he SIO0-
HsGD. which is said to be far beyond
CaliforEias high water mark,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

SEDALIA. MO. Dec. %.-(SpecialJ r.
+ Hughes. who received q slight flesh
wound from :. penknife in the hands OF
William Graham while the two were quar-
relng in the rotunda Of SiChers hotel last
Monday night. to-day caused the arrest
OF DIR. Graham, on the charge of assault
with intent TO kill The preliminary exam
ination VIII be held in Judge Rogers court
next week.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

NEW YORK, Dee. "l-kari Kierdeiber-
GER Of Jersey CITY. tried to murder his
wife. christina. and his stepdaughter Mary
Brodel to-day. After he had shot them
both and believed they had been fatally
pie and died almost instantly. Ills wife
NAV recover. The stepdaughter was not
seriously hurt
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
smallpox at Chandler. O. +.

GUTHRIE. o. T. Dec. 31.-(SpeciaI.) A
telephone message from Chandler tonight
announces one case of smallpox there Rev
Mr. Rowe. being the victim. The case is
isolated outside the town. however with
ported in the country near Stroud but ro
more Eases in the town.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
SWOf0rd
Bros. Dry
Only. oVVN0 NVo

I TE thank the retailers throughout
M the country, whose generous
u " patronage during 1898 has en-
abed us to make it by far the great
est year, in point of sales, in the history
of our house. We appreciate your
trade and will endeavor to show our
appreciation in a substantial way dur
ing the coming year by offering for
your inspection the largest and most
attractive stock of Dry Goods, Notions
and Furnishing Goods ever shown in
the West. Everything new and up-to-
date and at prices absolutely the lowest.
Very truly,
SWoFFoRD Bros. Dry GOODS Co.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

NEW YORK. Dec. 3I--Frank 4. Parker,
the son OF wealthy Chicago parents. was
held in police court to-day for eXImiua-
ton next Tuesday on the charge of forC-
cry Parker is accused of being connected
with the forgery of d check for SOL i'm this
city. and the police say, has passed many
bad checks in Chicago.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

IIKA. MISS. Dec. 2l.-As the result of a
three cornered duel fought here to-day J.
L Kennedy and Richard Harman are dead
and r Grady is mortally wounded 1t is
not known how The trouble started. no
other person being in the vicinity when
the shooting began.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

Mr.. Dunning will start for the East in a
few days after settling up his affairs.
II is stated that the first ballot taken by
the jury yesterday stood ten for hanging
and two for life imprisonment. The sec
oEG ballot was eleven for hanging and
only one for life imprisonment But the
one stood firm and after much discussion,
IL. o L..r el.N.m Mcnf nNnE 10 him
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

before coming to London. Moreover. lie ad-
ued. the last brokers offered him options,
whercupon the suit was abandoned
Ihc Jmted States embassy lS preparing
TO sue the owners of two Colliers which
Lieutenant Simms. the United States at
ldChe at Paris purchased while temper
ariiy in Co!welS place. while the latter
wtS suffering from uverwork. Simms paid
part Of the price of The cOllers. bur they
were not delivered. 1t Is expected the
owners Of the steamers will refund the
money.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
journal Want Ads. Reach All the WAY
Around

So can you The help wanted columns
reach the unemployed. The situation
wanted ads reach those needing help. Then
there are all kinds of columns spaciaIIv
Others find the best results from Journal
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

LONDON. Dec. 31.-The Star says that
a former member of the Carl Rosa opera
company has been arrested for threatening
Ellalaine Terriss. the actress. II is added
that he was captured al the stage door
OF the Gayety theater here.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
Excursion Rate. TO Portland

And all points West. The Union Pacific is
shortest line and makes quickest time.
Only Il hours to Portland. No other line
does It. Offices 1000 Main street. 1885 Union
avenue and Union station. Telephone Hos.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
She Is an American.

PARIS. Dec. 3l.-The newspapers record
the successful debut a the new Opera
comtque, of Miss FsLChon Thompson. Of
Chicago. as Carmen" and are unauiuo' g,
in praising the debutante
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

Baron Won Mirbach. minister Of the en-
press' household has commenced a series
nj lectures describing the imperial tour in
The East. The first lecture at Potsiam
gave a vivid description of the sultan's
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

Mr.. Chamberlain. secretary Of state for
the colonies, and Mrs Chamberlain slept
and dned at the osborne house the rest
dence of Queen Victoria. Tonight
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

The officials of the United States embassy
are clearing up the transactions in ships
made prior TO the war. y firm of brokers
has sued the former owners of the cruiser
Diogenes. now the United States cruiser
Topeka. demanding 10 per cent of the price
the United States government paid for the
vessel, which. it is claimed, amounted
brought her to the notice of Lieutenant
Commander COiwell. the United States
naval attache here. Cowell appeared at
the preliminary hearing of the case and
testified that he had known Of the cruiser
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
PROCLAMATION TO FILlPINOS.

Empt ror William and the court remove
to Berlin from PotSdam on January T..
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

The projected maritime canal through
Nicaragua and Costa RiCa has been the
subject OF informal conferences between
cabinet ministers and diplomats during the
holiday week and the results confirm the
forecast cablcl To the Associated Press that
the British government favors the canal
Icing built by the United States with guar
antees OF its neutrality m case of war. The
negotiations on the subject are not being
hurried. They have hardly passed beyond
personal exchanges of views between rep
resentatiyes of the Two governments. But
they are expected to proceed smoothly to a
conclusion satisfactory to the American
supporters OF the canal project.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

The prospectus with which the American
anti-impcralist league supplied all the
newspapers here this week, apparently
hoping to enlist British support of their
movement. was treated respectfully but
coldiy, while the press unanimously urges
the United States TO suppress the Filipinos
summariy if they are troublesome.
The Newtown bee., 1899-12-22
. few days recently with friends in New
LOrG HILL.

Will Nichols OF Stepney is VIC rkino in
X. 9. Tousey's factory.
MrS Julia Hogue or Bridgenort ia
agent for the Abner Royce extracts and
perfumes. She has sold to nearly all the
families in this place and will visit Mon
roe next.
Miss Fannie Walker is visiting in Hunt
ington.
Frank Gabler has gone to New York
hospital for treatment.
There will be Christmas tree for the
children OF the Sunday school at Gre ca
church on Friday evening, December 80.
Charles N. Burr, who has been living
at George w. Coles for q year, conduct
ing the milk route for him, has left there
and is row staying at Mrs Smiths.
The Kenwoode clubs first evening OF
whist which was held on last Saturday,
the 10Th, was largely attended and very
much enjoyed. These meetings viii be
held on every Saturday evening from s
till IL, during the winter months.
William E. Blackwood is home from
Bridgeport and is very i'll with grip.
Miss Edith CLARK of Huntington il Wis.
iting at Elliott NJ. Beardsley's.
John w. French is now able to be
around, after very hard attack of the
grip.
The Methodist Sunday school will com
memorate Christmas with a tree for the
children. The exercises will be held al
the hall, Monday evening, December %
at z p. m.
Have you seen those improved focG
choppers sold by W. N. Hurd ftr S1.35
LII you use them once you will never be
| without one.
The Newtown bee., 1899-12-22
SOUTH BRITAIN.

A very enjoyable sociable was held by
the Methodist Society, at the home OF
Frank Bradley last Friday evening. A
large number were present and the eel
lection was satisfactory one, amounting
to over $5 90.
MIR and Mrs Hollister Sage spent a part
OF last week in Nichols, visiting old
friends.
Mr. and Mrs Ezra Pierce at their dinner
party, Wednesday afternoon, proved
themselves the same delightful entertain.
ers as ever. They have that priceless
thing. which many ever desire and never
attain, and which thousands, especially
in cities, never even try to own, a beauti-
full home. The gentlemen made q most
Interested call at the big and pleasant
Jersey 'parlor" where large nerd OF
Mr. Pierce's favorite, sleek-coated cows
were comfortably eating ensilage, their
necks confined and yet not confined by
swing stanchione. Here is q collection
of modern conveniences for up-to-date
dairying. Ii Ia privilege to see every.
thing 80 perfect and 30 neat.
The Newtown bee., 1899-12-22
Fairfield County.
HUNTINGTON.
ST PAUL's CHURCH.

The Christmas sale and entertainment
OF the Ladies Aid society of st Paul.
parish, held on December ID and IA, was
complete success. The booths, three
in number, one for books, one for candy
and one for fancy work, were all beauti
fully decorated and arranged. The fancy
worK display was very fine. The ladies
OF the parish werJ aided by outside
friends who sent generous contributions
A bountiful supper WAS served both
evenings.
Program, December 10:
Operetta, "The Gypsies' Festival"
Piano Solo, dance of Caprice" and
-''Nareissus."
Male Quartet, "There Is music on the
River"
Farce, "Why we never married."
Male Quartet, dreams of Long Ago"
Program, December IA:
Operetta, 1.-THE Gypsies' Festival"
Male Quartet, "In Good Old Colony
Times"
Piano Solo: "scarf Dance"
Farce lord Dundeary's Visit"
Male Quartet, "Whip-poor-will."
The operetta which was rendered by
the children of the village was decid-
ed success. The singing and the acting
were both OF very high order and re-
fleets great credit both upon the organ
izer and the young actors. The piano
solos were all very fine; and the quartets
were very well sung. Both the farces
were very laughable and were well act
ed. At the close Of the second evenings
entertainment there was dancing stor the
young people. All who attended enjoy
ed both evenings thoroughly. The ladies
OF the parish wish to thank al those who
took part in the entertainments and also
all who, by their presence, hi lped to
make the Fair success. Thanks are due
also to the following firms who contribu-
ted generously, through Mira Arson
Smith:
DIN. Read Co., Bridgeport, dresden
china lamp.
Howland's Dry Goods Store, Bridge
port, picture. ..@.
Smith q Murray, Bridgeport, dozen
silver photo frames.
Champlin & Billings, Bridgeport, box
toilet soap.
Bennett's, Bridgeport, pair baby shoes.
German, Bridgeport, dozen stick pins.
Dayton's shoe store, Derby, pair slip
Hubbell Brothers, Derby, pair leg
gings.
Taylor q Gregory, Derby, chatelaine
Dag and dozen sAfet pins.
Wise, the confectioner, Derby, ten
The Newtown bee., 1899-12-22
REDDINa.

A union service was given In the Con-
gregatlonal church, Sunday evening and
despite the unpleasant weather, the
church was we'll filled. The singing by
Mrs Broagweil Of New York was
highly appreciated.
On next Sunday evening, December
"a, the Methodist church choir win give
their annual Christmas concert and the
public are cordially invited to be present.
Es will begin at 30.
There will be services In Christ church
on sunday evening, December "A.
The monthly Epworth League busi-
ness meeting and basket social was held
at the home Of the president, w. d. Dun
comb, on Tuesday evening. and an enjoy
able time was spent by all present.
Fourteen maids and bachelors gave
why we never married. and Rev
=. d.. Moody gave an entertaining reads
ing from Nicholas Nickleby.
y. 81. Duncan Ii Frightening his
home with new coat ok white paint.
Misses Nellie and Jennie Qnaley spent
The Newtown bee., 1899-12-22
,sga ~
BETHEL.
VETERAN AND SUCCESSFUL FOX HUNT

VETERAN AND SUCCESSFUL FOX HUNT
ERR.
John Gilbert, In younger days, was 8
well known sportsman and fox hunter of
considerable note. For several years
past he has given up the chase and de.
voted his pasttime to less fatiguipg
sport. Mr. Gilbert, Saturday, notwith-
standing his being somewhat advanced
in age, was persuaded to crafty his
great desire for one more days sport on
the hills with fox hounds of natures gift.
keen scent, to trace poor reynard, the
outlaw. Cunning as q fox" is a very,
very old saying and still it's one OF the
biggest fools that runs. It's a we'll
known fact among old fox hunters that
a fox when being tracked by dogs has q
habit OF following in certain runwaYs and
by so doing becomes an easy prey to the
hunter. MIR Gilbert, who Ia we'll yersed
in these peculiar habits of the fox, ste
toned himself and young friend, Corte z
Smith, an amateur at the business, on
Taunton Hills and near bar-way. The
gentlemen had not long to wait when the
hounds came within hearing and In hot
pursuit Of game. The fox, true to his in
stinct, was discovered on his old runway
making toward the bar-way. Mr. Gilbert
TOOK his first and only chance when the
fox passed and blszed away and made
a lucky shot. Tired and foot sore he re.
turned home with fox pelt In his pocket,
tail hanging outside, 3 fox hunters sign
OF success,
The Newtown bee., 1899-12-22
this night viii be very happy occasion
Come and bring yonr friends.
rARMERa. rnsrrrIrrE.


storrs A agricultural College assisted by the
out professors who VIII speak on q variety OF
g. b1ects interesting to the farmers and their
wives. IL Is proposed to hold such meetings
In EastOn at Grange Hall in the near future
IL Will be an all day meeting and those who
attend will have to bring q basket lunch
hall. Nothing else can be provided; There
Will be no charge tor the lectures. 1t Ia hope
those who are at all interested in agriculture
Will try to be present at the lectures There
those who have made the subj O 8 they will
talk upon q life long study AS a date has not
been decided on as yet 1t cannot be given in
this issue don't forget to look out for the date
and be sure to come.
December Is, i. O. Fanton will be at Easton
Grange to inspect the Grange. The evening
program Will be in charge OF Mrs Elizabefh
Seeley and the married people OF the
Grange There will be music, singing, read
ing members win take part
Miss Edith Sherwood is visiting her uncle
and his family in Brooklyn.
Mrs 8. b. Beach was visiting ON the Hill
Saturday.
70. seeley has been buying q number o.
Mrs Ella Case of Bridgeport was in towr
visiting friends, Monday.
Charles Marsh's men are busy carting
| ashes from the city crematory for garbage
on to his farm on the Hill.
Robert Kent has taken charge of the farm
for one year tor Mr. Marsh.
Wilbur j. Beardsley has accepted posi-
ton with the bridgeport HYd aultc Co. and
| Is TO have charge OF the reservoir in castor
in place OF A. H. French, who moved tx
| mother have moved into the house of nj
French.
The Newtown bee., 1899-12-22
STEpN wv.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES


There is to be union service thia
(Friday) evening at the Methods
church.
A Christmas supper will be given by
the ladies at the Methodist church, Thurs"
day afternoon, December 28. THIS sup
per will take the place Of the usual Christ
mas tree for the children. The children
are asked to bring toys, books or any
thing which will help to make child
happy at Christmas time. The older
friends are invited to bring garments
ready for wearing, either for children or
grown people. After the supper all
these articles will be packed and sent to
the Home of the Friendless In New York
City.
The New England supper given by he
Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist
church was very social occasion and all
who attended seemed disposed to add to
the general good cheer. The articles
offered for sale were varied and so appro-
pirate for the coming Christmas tide that
they were soon disposed Of. The COM
mittee return thanks for the patronage
of their friends and hope to meet them
again later.
The BEE gladly prints church noti-
oes, to help the churches in their
good work, and regret il errors creep in
but sometimes they will, as in the case
If the omission OF the report of the
Methodist Harvest Home concert and
the displacement of the announcement
of the New England supper.
The Newtown bee., 1899-12-22
BAPTIST CHURCH AFFAIRS.

The Baptist society will hold theil
Christmas entertainment, Wednesday ev
ening, December 81. The children are
looking for ward to the evening in antici
patton OF seeing well loaded Christmas
tree.
Miss Emily Seeley has been the guess
of Mrs Arthur Smith in Danbury.
Mrs C. e. Osborne has visited at the
home Of Mrs William Baird in Bethel.
The family war record of this place Ii
something quite unusual and perhaps
hard to find the equal. Mr. Lovejoy serY
ed in the late Spanish argument at Cuba
and now is at the front Amercanizing the
Philippian Islanders. His father, Fred
erick Loveioy, served in the Civil war.
His grandfather, Bensjsh Peet, is q vete.
ran also Of the Civil war. His great
grandfather, Abel Peet, was in the ser
vice, war Of 1912. His great great grand
father, Elijah Peet, was soldier of the
Revolution. His great great great grand
father, Isaac Hill Con the maternal side
OF the Peeg family was also a warrior
against the Redcoats of 1776.. None OF
these men were killed or severely wound
ed. Ali served the country as Connect
cut men. General Otis should order
''straps" for Arthur's shoulders.
Miss Grace E. Jennings Of Green's
Farms is guest of her aunt, Mrs David
Osborn.
zalmon Purdy's ''little spring Pig
tipped the beam at 384 pounds.
Arthur B. Curtiss has secured a posi-
ton with Falk, the photographer, who
has studio in the Waldorf-Astoria, New
York City.
William Bigelow spent Sunday with
his uncle, George Sherman, in Reddipg.
G. L. Smalley has new sign on the
east end of his new blacksmith shop in
letters "that those who run may read. -
He is very busy building new wagons
and sleds for the approaching winter.
2. Ritter and William Bigelow were
fixing the ice pond, one day, this week,
ia anticipation Of cold weather.
Mr. and Mrs William Bigelow expect to
spend Christmas In Bridgeport.
In spite OF the storm, 81. Ell. Spooner
Kept his four appointments on Sunday,
December II, speaking at Newtown,
East Village, Hattertown and Stepney.
A goodly audience had the pleasure OF
listening to him In the afte rnoon at Hat
tertown. In the evening he spoke to the
Christian Endeavorers in Stepney Center
on the subject of "Life." It was regret
ted that, owing to the storm, many list
the opportunity of listening to such an
interesting speaker.
One meeting has been held in each Of
the following places, this week Tues
day, at Lower Stepney; Wednesday,
Hattsrtown; Thursday, Judd's district
and this (Friday) evening at the Metho-
dit church.
The special services, next week, will
be held as usual: Tuesday, Lower Step
uey and Thursday, Judd's district.
The Kings Daughters have been bust
ly employed for some weeks In making
and repairing clothing for poor children.
There are others they wish to help and IL
any enc has garments which can be
made over or repaired and will leave
them with Mrs Elwell, they will greatly
aid this society in It's good work and al
so help keep some child warm during
the coming winter.
Mrs Jane Taylor spent part of last
week in Bridgeport.
William Crafts porker has gained the