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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
DIVORCE IN THE KLONDfKE.
From Law Notes.


Divorce procedure in he Klondike may not be
provided with all the modern improvements. but It
accOmpSheS the desired purpose effectually
as the most enlightened court In South Dakota.
At Circle City not long ago an Indian woman.
husband one Finney. the ground Of cruel and
unusual punishment. meeting of the miners
was called and about sixty of them assembled to
deliberate on the case. 1t came out in the evidence
that Ellen sturdy lady that her husband
was forced to furnish her with whiskey in large
quantities before he could beat her with any salts
faction. Finney admitted giving her the whiskey,
but asserted that he couldn't get along with her
without doing He further alleged In his de-
fence that Ellen was the best-dressed squaw in
Circle City After careful deliberation the min
ers decided unanimously to release Ellen vinculo
matrmOnii She was also awarded the dog and
the sewing machine alimony
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
ewHsRE PATfENCE CEASBD.' src

From The Cleveland Plain Dealer
They tell me you half killed two u the hiss
vaymen and MANNED the third one Tor lie
Il guess I did"
Heavens man, how did il happenr'
Why the three robbers set upon me with trsvl
reyolycrs. and the big fellow growled, Throw y;
vour handsp You can bet | threw them up lyey
The big fellow held his revolver against my breast
and the other two went through my pockeA
Everything was goins' smoothly Tor the rascal
when one of them happened 20 crowd ute haf1
against my vaccination.
f'Well?"
We'll. the next thing | remember Two Of m
foofnads we're living senseless in front Of me and
the third was clinging to a tree and screaming IA
mercyT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
BYRON A LEGAL authority.
rhe PHILADELPHIA Times.

From The Philadelphia Times
No successful social function was possible in a
certain town In the coal regions OF Pennsylvania
without the cooperation of Joey the Fiddler"
In the old country Joey had been a schoolmaster.
a man of considerable learning here he the
town wit simply. He was oyer-fond of two things
a bottle and an argument. Having become in
yolyed In the latter on one memorable occasion, he
used the former over the head of his opponent.
jealous constable arrested Joey. 1t was New
Years Eve. and the gay spirits OF the town had
counted upon Joey TO act master Of ceremonies
at their annual ball that night. 1t was certain
A "commottay" hastily called together to wait
upon Squire Nugent to intercede for the prisoner.
The Squire was hearing Joeys when the COM
mttee arrived. The spokesman respectfully ex
planned the absolute necessity Of Joey's presence
at the ball that night
That's good soul. Squire. Pave me go" put In
Joey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
THE FATE OF POOR FfDO.
From The Titusville Courier

From The Titusvlle Courier.
Madam" said the conductor. a. ne punched III
YOU can't nave your dog in this car It's againsl
the rules II shall hold him in my lap all In
way" she replied. and he will not disturb anI
one" That makes no difference said the COZ
dlctor Il couldn't allow my own dog here Dog
must ride in the baggage car. III fasten him u
right for your Don't you touch my dog az
exclaimed the young woman excitcdly, I will lrri
him 10 no one" And with indignant tread shs
marched TO the baggage car. tied her dog and re-
turned As the train was approaching Mayvls
and the conductor came along she asked him. Wl
you tell me if my dog is all right? 4 am ven
him to a trunk. and he was thrown of With L 4
Cory"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
THE RAINY DAY CANE.
rom The Baltimore News

From The Baltimore News.
Two young attorn :ys were talking IN the pees'''
corridor the other day. and one OF hem So yss
Year resolution. you know. l Suprls you "
taken some sort OF pledge. havep'i you 30,
NO" replied his friend NOT one '"
last year and II failed"
How was THAR q
"Well, / have always been 4 sort 81 s,n u
as Won know 10 'dss New Years s.S 80
myself: Jack. evcfy one else is ,S%' 80
Of resolution why not make 90 youIs.n i,y dsJ.
That afternoon plac' ;en-dollar nOto CIV"
away and-the no. ~ II rained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
IN1GINiTION AND HACHTNFRY.
Letter to The American Machinist.

In certain room there were twenty machines
each OF which had an independent blower for re-
moving the dust made by it, 1t was thought ad-
Visable 10 put in one large exhauster. and 10 con-
meet all the machine pipes to its suction. This was
done. and 1T worked to the satisfaction OF all but
one workman. whose machine was a little different
from the rest. and who declared that he could not
do good work unless his machine had the blower
replaced.
As he was skilfll ma L. the foreman asked TO
have the blower put back for the sake Of peace
did this without the pipe from the other suction
being removed. II all right at once everybody
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
A CURRIERS' JUDGMENT.
rom The London Chronicle.

From The London Chronicle
The late James Baird. OF Garthsherrte, who. In
1873 gave a of f50O.0O0 to the Church or Scot
land was very fond of curling. called in Ayrshire
playing at the Ice. He was captaining q side. and
it fell to the lot of the incumbent Of his new
church to play the last and deciding shot Of the
game. Mr. Baird pointed out to him the position
in which he wished him to lay the curling stone.
but his protege only sent the stone some halfway
I'D the course. Mr. Baird remarked that the min
lister would never play at the ice in this world.
and it was little he would in the next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15

The magistrate took down ponderous law book
and began thoughtfully turning over the pages.
''If you're lOokn fur the legal authority GOVERN
my case Yer Honor. you'll find 1t in Byron. the
prisoner suggested. a.,
Can you quote it," asked the magistrate. with q
twinkle In his eye
"Ay 80 | can't Joey promptly retorted. TT reads:
ON with the dance let Joey be unconfned. "
The Squire adjudged Byron q competent au-
fhorif
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
INCOMPATfBfLiTY.

From The Boston Transcript. pa
Waggles-What is the matter with the Faddefl
wonder? / hear they have separated ~,
Wiggles-Yes. case of incompaubility. undeH
stand He told her the other day that ne new
onIv last month that she said she thought B
strange that anybody should care to ride wheel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
A CASE or PARALYSIS.
From Judge.

From Judge. =
Mrs Doolan-Only think. Mrs Grogan thot dS1
Paddyrowsk has practised so hard at the pian3
fer the lasht six months thot he has paralozed tn
| fingers
| Mrs Grogan-BegOrrah! thots nothing Ms. Do<
| Ian. Me daughter Mary Ann has practised =
| har-rd fer the iasht six months thot she's part
| lOiZed two piannics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
OLD MICHIGAN JUSTICE.

From The Detroit Free Press.
MY early practice was among the primitive con-
ditions of upper Michigan. In our township was
the traditional meancst man. lie was almost con-
stantiy in hot water. and when out of II
restless as a fish just taken from his native ele
ment At length he went far with sturdy and
well-meanng neighbor that he was given trounc-
ing The job excellently done. and az soon as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15

ness having testified that he had never seen h
prisoner except on the day II the assault and ~
day year before.
You say" said the attorney that you had Gay
seen the prisoner once before the alleged ASSAULT
Yes sir"
How long beforer'
"A leetle upperds OF year" :.
You never had seen the man before hat time
mo. sir"
Where did you see him the first timer
'He come by my house one day and stopped foss
drink of Yater. / passed the time OF day VIZ
him and we talked for a matter Of i've minut6
should say"
"How did he look then"
"'Bout like he did the day OF The scrap
Describe his appearance 1T the time you c'1
to have first seen him." -
"He had on gray jeans suit Of clos, cow-leshsi
boots. with his pants stuck in en- black hat ~
had a black and white dog" NJ
How does 1t happen you remember 20 ~
tinctlyT'
81 don't have much else on my mind. reckon
"Isn't It a fact that II this is the man you sal
is he has changed considerably between the e.
you first saw him and the day you say you saw "A
assault the plaintiffT 49,.
Some" hesitated the witness. trying 70 tnl1s AZ,
"Ah," exclaimed the attorney. you admit t'o'
some change 10 himY'
Yes. sir: reckon there was.
"Wi you state TO the Court exactly what cnts"
you observed? Reminder you are on your oatn
well Your Honor" said the witness with &C.
elaboration. the last time | him ne nsa
yaller dog"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
TINES CHANCES.

From The Washington Star
The witness in an assault and battery N
being dragged around the stand by the attorney ID
the defence on point OF identification. the W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15

happy, and amused AS a matter OF
fact the blower case shaft and belt were put back
but the fan removed. This farce went on FOR a
year before gave 1t away. and the man was mad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
HING ACCEPTABLE

Fro The Chicago Post.
AL looking for something real nice for wv"
A." said the young and pretty shopper. "A ~
why don't you look in the mirrorY ashHoC, n
gallant clerk. and she was 80 hustered Ut -
managed to sell her fodr different things IA No.
did DOT want before she knew what she wa W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15

HOY you look! Who gave you hose treai3
slashes" -
My barber While | was getting shaved hg
told him his wife had had twins '-tFlegeHs
Batter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15

ness having testified that he had never seen M
prisoner except on the day II the assault and 10
Il .raor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15

You say" said the attorney, that you had Gay
seen the prisoner once before the alleged ASSAULT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15

THE SAINT WAS NOT IN TIE SPANISH cENsoR's
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-11-07

There will be no rehearsal of the
Amateur Orchestra tomorrow evening.
The next rehearsal will be on Wednes-
day evening, November Is, when every
member is expected to be present.
A dividend will be due and payable
to the stockholders Of Waimanalo Sugar
Co., at the office of w. G. Irwin & Co.,
Ltd, on Thursday, November 9th. The
stock books of the company will be
closed to transfers on the Sth and 9th.
The Concert Smoker to be given by
the Honolulu Cricket Club at the rooms
of the Waverley club on next Friday
evening promises to be an enjoyable
affair. Tickets are one dollar each and
can be had from members and at the
principal business houses
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-11-07
NEWS In A NUTSHELL.
Bits Of Paragraphs that Give Con-
densed Notes of the Day.

The new program at the Orpheum
last night took well.
The Finance report for October is
published in this issue.
The band will give a concert at
Thomas Square tomorrow evening.
The band will play at the Queens
hospital from 3 to this afternoon.
j. Naholowaa was fined So in Police
Court this morning for cruelty to ami
mails.
Special meeting tonight of Hawaiian
Lodge F. & A. NJ. at 1880 o'clock. Work
in the first degree.
A fine house and lot at Punahou is for
sale, apply to Pierre Jones, Judd Build
ing for particulars.
There was not a meeting of the Cab
met today. Minister Mott-Smith is
still in the country.
Attorney-General Cooper was busy at
noon gathering witnesses in the Mo-
analua murder case.
Fresh Italian and Portuguese olive oil
just received by Hebron Drug Co., for
salad and family use.
The monthly meeting of the Woman's
Board is being held in Central Union
Church this afternoon.
Steigman & Darlinger has removed
from the Orpheum block, to the corner
of King and Bethel streets.
L. Ahlo is suing Now Yuen for
small piece of land at Waikele, Eva.
The action is a suit in ejectment.
T. G. Ballentyne is today putting the
finishing touches on the program for
the cricket clubs smoker on Friday
evening.
A mail will be due this evening from
San Francisco per the Hongkong Maru
1t is not unlikely that the Moana will
also come in.
Captain Paul Smith, U. s. ", has been
presented with a handsome dressing
case by his late employees on the Gov
eminent dredger.
All the companies of the local regi-
ment will be in the prize drill this
evening, and close competition between
them is assured.
The Medical Association at it's meet
ing Saturday night passed resolutions
of regret a the departure from Homo
lulu of Major Marshall.
Any knowing the whereabouts of Lee
c. Sheridan, or having any information
about him would oblige by communi-
eating with THE Star"
Dimond & Co., call attention to their
crockery, glassware and lamp depart
ment in this issue. Their regular prices
look like bargain prices.
The Chinaman reported yesterday as
having stubbed his toe at the Honolulu
Iron Works was not employed there.
The company employs no Cinnamon.
morrow afternoon it will be decided
whether or not another visit will be
paid this year to the Molokai settle
ment.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Honolulu Chamber of Commerce is call
ed for Wednesday, November Sth, at 10
o'clock a.. m.
J. S. Ferriera was arrested again
yesterday for intending to commit an
offense. He was up yesterday and fined
for carrying a dangerous weapon with
out license.
On Tuesday, November 9th, at 10
o'clock a. m, Jas. F. Morgan will sell
at auction the entire household furni-
ture at the premises, corner King and
South streets.
Ishadore isabel was arrested this
afternoon for violating section 252 of
the Penal Code. Chan Tai was charged
with larceny in the first degree. Issa-
bells bail was fixed at $500.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-11-07

Delicious highly frozen Ice Cream and
Sherbets, any flavor.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-11-07
NEW ENGLAND BAKERY
AND CANDY COMPANY

Manufacture full line of Bread, Am
erican and German. Schwartzbrod NIT
kumel, milk brod and twist with mohn-
samen, French Splits. Whole Wheat,
Graham, Hot Buns, Snails, Jenny Linds.
Also the most complete and extensive
line of CAKE in the city.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-11-07

WEDDING CAKES from IS upwards.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-11-07

French Cream Bonbons and Chocolate
Cream Drops--our own make-packed
In elegant boxes from 81 upwards.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-11-07

Among the articles remaining in the Egan
Stock are few fine staples, such as:
Nouveuate Braid in various shades and Styles Egans price
up to 75c per yard, is offered
At 15c per yard
Torchon Laces, Valenciennes Laces and Ecru Laces
AT l5c per yard
Twenty pieces of Lace and inches wide while it lasts
At lie per yard
Corduroy Skirt Facing
3 yards for sc
Ladies' Belt Silk Hose Supporters
At l5c per pair
Odd sizes in Ladies Kid Gloves, to close out
AT loo per pair
Pearl Buttons
At sc per dozen
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-11-07

THE NEW ENGLAND BAKERY
AND CANDY co.
j. OSWALD LUTTED,
Manager.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-11-07

Ha UytaiiHsIA SI1riOS
Rapsa, ~ IA bas:te, Les. Native Hats,
Hula Skirts. Nihau Mats, Fans,
Shells, Seeds, etc home made Poi
esm1Etautly on hand Mending done
neatly and Cut Flowers furnished by
.TYIE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE
Telephone $50
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-11-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

BY AUTHORITY.
Finance Statement Page 6
DIVIDEND. NOTICE.
Waimanalo Sugar Page 1
FOR SALE.
IleITe Jones .ss's.s. ......s'. s''''I age L
MEETING NOTICE.
Hawaiian Lodge F. & A. NJ. Page I
Chamber of Commerce Page l
CONCERT SMOKER.
Honolulu Cricket Club. Page )
AUCTION.
Jas. f. Morgan. ...,..,.........Pa Page s
MISCELLANEOUS.
w. w Dimond & Page 8
On Tai q 'Co................... Page 2
Steigman & Darlinger. Page 5
Hebron Drug Co................Pa Page s
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-06-02

Milford spent Sunday with Bethel friends
and attended the Memorial services held
in Center cemetery.
Mrs Charles Thompson has returned
from her visit in Springfield, Mass.
Henry Barr who is in business in Hav-
erhill, Mass, is home for short stay,
this week.
Miss Katie Camp of Norwalk spent
Memorial day with her sister, Mrs l.. r.
Judd. The family and guests visited
Lake Kenosia and eniOved trolley ride
! during the day.
Mr. and Mrs Amos Schoonmaker of
New York City have made brief visit
in town.
, Mr. and Mrs Wesley Horton entertain
ed company on Sunday. Mrs Horton
has recovered from her late illness.
) Mr. and Mrs William Tompkins of
East Fishkiil have been the guests of Mr.
and Mrs Willis Stearns and attended the
Memorial exercises, Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Hubbell of Derby
have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs
| Charles Edmonds of Plumtrees district.
The hat factories were closed Monday
and Tuesday.
A large number Of Bethel people at
! tended the Memorial services in Danbury
on Tuesday.
The farmers are busy cultivating crops
| The late rain started the weeds as well
| as the grass.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-06-02

mortal day, visiting the grave of the late
Mr. Sturges, who formerly lived in tn G
place now owned by Frank Wales.
Miss Nellie Bride is visiting at the
home of Almon French IN Easton.
Miss Clara Steboins has been in Bris-
tol visiting her sister, Mrs HaDnah Gri f.
fen.
Albert Bottom spent Monday of this
week in town.
Mr. and Mrs William Bigelow spent
Decoration day in Bridgeport.
Mrs John T. Porter spent Decoration
day in Newtown.
A number of relatives of John B. Por-
ter gave him a pleasant surprise, last
of the 575h annlve1 sary of his birth.
There we're IA to sit down TO the table
beautifully loaded with eataples.
John Joyce has been under DR. Hills
care for s. few days, but is now better.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Sturges aud mother
of New York we're in town, Decoration
dav, visiting friends.
jerome Morgan and wife called or
John Benedict, last Friday. They were
on their way to Bridgeport to visit DR.
Celeste Benedict.
Mrs John Clay entertained her sister
from 3 idg port, last Sunday.
Miss Macy Clark of Greenpoint, L. L,
was guest of Miss Henrietta Turney
Decoration day.
Clark's travelling gallery will be sta
toned at Stepney Center near the Meth.
odist church for the next four weeks
Ferrotypes, the most durable pictures d
the day, taken in various sizes and styles
known to art. Also miniature pictures
taken and inserted in lockets, rings and
pins. All kinds of pictures copied the
same size or enlarged to parlor size if de-
sired.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-06-02

Verna, who has been at school there, re-
turned with her mother fol. her summer
vacation. 9.;.d =
Willis Law of New Haven, VINO is Wis
iting at E. S. Hawley's, is quite serious
ly sick and under the care of DR. Boards
lev of Monroe. Mrs Mary Renaud, a
nurse from New HaVen, is caring for
him.
Mrs Ellen Buckingham is visiting her
niece, Mrs D. A. Nichols.
Mrs Charles Judson is visiting her
daughter in Shelton.
Bently Brothers are papering and
painting 1.-THE rectory and putting it in
fine order for it's new occupants.
S. Wolcott Lindsey spent Sunday In
Bridgeport.
Miss Elsie Edwards of Shelton was in
town with relatives over Sunday.
Rev DR. Wendell was a guest over
Sunday at S. S. Buckingham's.
George Beecher is improving his house
with new veranda.
Miss Lois Hawley has entertained her
friends, Misses Iva Beardsley and Bertha
Dairy Of Shelton.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-06-02
STEPNEY.
MIR sMALLEY's FINE SHOP,

C.L. Smslley, the popular blacksmith
at the Depot, is now nicely settled in his
new shop on the turnpike. The first
floor is divided into two rooms, the front
room being used as blacksmith shop
and the back room for wagon repair
ing. In this room there ia located an
eight-horse power engine and boiler,
which furnishes the power necessary for
his work. The second story is also d.
vided into two rooms, one of which is
used as place for cleaning and prepar-
ing the carriages for the painting and the
other, which il dust tight 10 used for the
finishing and drying room. The building
is fl ted throughout with the latest lm-
proved machinery and tools for black
smithing and carriage repairing. MI
Smalley has been in this business all his
life and thoroughly understands it, and,
with the efficient help he employs, guar
antees satisfaction to all his customers.
His prices are reasonable and the motto
he uses is: "We are here to please our
C ust0merR.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-06-02

1t is not necessary for the Chiffon
Paint Company to obtain letters of
recommendation, on the "patent
medicine : order of business, because
to any one and every one who has
ever used Chiffon Paint. it refers. A
painter who desires to do good work
will put Chiffon paint upon dry sur
face and brush it out well. Often
times one coat will do as much work
as two Of ordinary paint. If the shade
of paint now on your house is salts
factory, and you wish only to brighten
it up and protect the wood, select the
nearest shade of Chiffon Paint to what
you now have, put on one coat and
you will be surprised to see how little
it takes and how cheaply the whole
thing can be accomplished.
For Sale By B. Il. BEERa co, Newtowu.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-06-02

Ethel, are the guests of Mrs Christine
Kuhne.
Mr. and Mrs Horace Wheeler of Shelton
spent Dec 1ration day as the guest of Mr.
and Mrs e. q. Hall.
Miss Ida Burkhart of Bridgeport has
been calling on old friends in town, this
week.
Hurd, the grocer, has full line of
fresh fancy cakes and crackers suitable
for parties, picnic and table. Come and
examine his assortment before uying
elsewhere.
Farmers, who need new moving ma
chine, will do we'll to see Phillips e.
Wheeler before buying. They are agenta
for the Deering Harvest Machinery.
They have also new spindle wagon and
Concord buggy, which will interest some
buyer.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-06-02
Town Tories.
THE VILLAGE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION.

Sexton Merrill has number of lots IL
charge at the cemetery which are look.
ing fiuely under hia fficient care and 9th.
er lots cared for by individual owners are
looking equally well. There is, unfortu
nately, lack of uniformity in the now
ing Of the remainder which gives the
cemetery as whole an untidv appear.
ance, much to be regretted and seeming.
ly unnecessary.
+ Lot owners in the Village Cemetery
ISOLATION requiring the moving Of the
grass on their plots not later than JUNE
10, after which date they will be mown
by the association at the expense of the
owners,