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The age-herald., 1899-05-25
HAMMER ARRESTED HERE
Charged With Grand Larceny-Former
 Manager of Coliseum

John M. Hammer formerly manager of the Birmingham Cycling associations track, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a charge of grand larceny. Hammer was one of the leaders in the movement to have the track built and superintended Its con- struction. He also directed the building of the Coliseum track at Mobile, and his ar rest is 8 result of alleged wrong doing at that place.
 A warrant was sent to Sheriff O'Brien from Mobile county and was turned over to Deputy Hillhouse to execute. The deputy sheriff found Hammer in the Southern ex- press office in company with MT. Stowers. who was also interested in the building of the bicycle track at this place. Hammer Is manager of Stowers, who is a professional bicycle rider, and they had gone to the ex- press office to get bicycle which had been sent to MT. Stowers. While in the express office he was placed under arrest ,and af- forwards taken to the county jail. The Mo- bile authorities were wired of the arrest, and Deputy Sheriff Murphy arrived yester- day to take cherge of the prisoner.
 Deputy Murphy said that Hammer was wanted on several charges. He further stated that Hammer had superintended the building of the track at Mobile, but had left without accounting for about $400 of the money subscribed for building the track.
 Hammer was not in the least disturbed over his arrest, and seemed to have no fear of being convicted. Deputy Murphy, &C., companled by his prisoner, left for Mobile yesterday afternoon, where Hammer will be tried.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
Using It for an Advertisement

''Tt's an i'll wind that blows nobody good," and though many may be incon- venienced by the anti-spitting law, which goes into effect June 1, the advertiser comes in for his share of the benefit. In front of one of the prominent clothing stores large spittoon was placed yester- day for the convenience of customers who desired to spit. The ordinance does not go into effect until one week from today, but the proprietor wants to give them time to practice. The splttoon is about two feet across the top, and those who are not adopts in the art of splitting will have a large target at which to aim.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
sisned Antitrust Bill

Jefferson City, Mo-, May Ex-Governor Stephens today signed the bill which re- quires foreign corporations to be licensed by the secretary of state before they can do business in the state. This is to pre- vent companies belonging to a trust from coming into the state to do business.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
Royal Arcanum Elects Officers

1, Washington, May A.-At the annual elec-
 ton of officers of the supreme council of the Royal Arcanum, now in session here, the following were elected officers: w. M. Apgar, of New Jersey, supreme regent; w. O. Robson, of Massachusetts. supreme secretary; P. A. Skinner, of New York. su- preme treasurer. The council will continue its session for day or two longer.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
Gave BriIliant Reception

Paris, May 24.-Sir J. Edward J. Munson. the British ambassador, gave brilliant re- ception this evening at the embassy to cel- ebrate the eightieth anniversary of the queen. The principal members of the French cabinet attended and President Loubet sent special representative.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
Five Hundred Saloons win Close

Baltimore, May 24.-F1ye hundred saloons of Baltimore, it Is estimated, will quit the business. Some of them have already closed their doors and others will follow. The cause of the great shutdown is the determination of the Maryland Brewing company, which controls nearly nine-tenths of the output of the city, to abandon the practice of paying for saloon licenses in order to force their product on the mar ket.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL
Association Meeting Los Angeles, Cal.
 July 11-14 1899.

On account of the above occasion round trip tickets will be on sale at all coupon ticket offices in the southeast, June 25 to July 8, inclusive, at one first class fare, plus two dollars for the round trip. Tickets limited to return September 1, 1899. The Southern Pacific, Sun Set Route. via New Orleans is the only direct route. Special Pullman ordinary sleeping cars through to California without change. For rates and other information, address
 G. w. ELY, s. r. B. MORSE,
 T. P. A., G. P. and T. A.,
 Montgomery, Ala. New Orleans, La. 5-24-1m
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
Mcclure Has Been Captured

Charlie McGuire, who escaped from the street overseer several days ago. was cap tured by Officer Hamilton and brought back to the prison. When Mcclure ar rived at the station several telegrams from distant points were awaiting him.
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21
WATERTOWN.
wATERTowN WILL HAVE GOOD WATER
 SUPPLY.

wATERTowN WILL HAVE A GOOD WATER
 SUPPLY. ~
 The Watertown Water company have decided to award the contract for put ting in the plant to Loring N. Farnam of Boston. The bids were opened Saturday afternoon and several contrac ors gave estimates on the contract. The exact figures which captured the job could not be learned, but taking the statement of one of the fficers of the company, we infer that it will come inside of the es- innate, which was $60, 900. It is gratify ing to know that the company is making uch headway. It looked some time ago as if good many months would come and go before work could be commen ced. Present indications are that the work will be we'll under way before many weeks az the contract calls for the com pletion of the job within 90 days. This means that before the snow blows Wa terto VII people will have running water in their houses. All those who have ex- arained the proposed reservoirs and the quality of the water in the stream are enthusiastic about the good qualities of both. The water shed around the reser- yoir covers 300 acres which will certain Iy furnish sufficient water for our town for many years to come.
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21
WASHINGTON.
NEW RECTOR AT ST JOHNS.


 Rev MT Robinson and family moved from Michigan into the rectory, this week. He will commence preaching at s Johns church, the last of this month.
 Sheldon Logan is able to be out driv. ing alone and comes to the doctor to Lave his hand dressed every day.
 Mir Wanzer of Watts store was in New York, last week.
 Thomas Smales IS in town for time.
 An Uuele Toms Cabin troupe gave 3 fine show on Tuesday evening at the Hall on the Green.
 Eben Strong has been sick at his home In Warren.
 Mrs Hume Miller spoke to about 4C women on last week Wednesday at the Gunnery parlors in most interesting manner, for the cause of missions. She is the aieter of Dr Edward and Dr Robert Hume of India and very enthusiastic iI her cause, having been born in India and understanding the language thoroughly A light lunch was served at the close o1 of the meeting.
 The Hampton quartet were much en- loved by a large audience at the song service in the Gnnnery parlors, Saturday night, also Sunday morning, at the Con gregaGianal church. A cOlOred preacher spoke of his work and an Indian gradu ate from Hampton gave some account o' | his tribe in Ariznna and Mexico. Many were kept from church by the rain. wht were sorry tn miss hearing them. A col lIecsion was taken for the Institute. MT Van Sindren has erected wir d mill for pumping water to his new hcus and barn.
 The Water company have th0ir pip llaid through the streets on the Green. Mrs Fred Cook. who has spent weel lin New York. h4s returned home.
 Misses Sarah and Ellen DARnan ha,
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21
WOODRURY.
A FALL IN HONEY.

A large oak tree belonging to A. k. Judaon fell, last Tuesday. MT Judson, son and hired man, with their oxen and horses had just passed it when crash it went to the ground, blocking up their lane. There has been colony of bees in this hollow old tree for years and they had accumulated ever since, making several swarms. When MT Judson came back with load of hay, the lane was alive with bees. They were obliged to give them 8 large space. That night
 to death. They estimate about two washtubs full of bees. It took them sev- eral hours to kill them. The tree was
 laden with honey, but in the falling of the tree and eDdeavoring to kill the bees it was spoiled. This tree was an old trt 6 when Mr Judson was boy, and he hated to see it go.
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21
HorCHKIssvILLE AND VICINITY.

Nathan Terrill, his wi fife and son, from Colorado Spring, are visiting at G. C. Terrill's. MT Ierrill left here II years ago in poor health. After living at the Springs for II years, he returned in per- feet health.
 As Egbert Carpenter was turr ing around with his spirited young horse in Fl. B. Smiths yard, one of the lines got caught and the wagon was overturned, and MT Carpenter vas thrown out, strik- ing on his head. The horse was caught, after lively run of two miles, bv Frank Ward, with no damage except.to Egbert's head and spraired hand.
 Some of the workmea If the Curley Cutlery Go. had picnic in Linton Grove, Is st Saturday.
 ball game vas played on Saturday between the I.itct field nine and Wood bury; score l6 to in favor of the home team. The return game will be played, next Saturday at Lirebfield.
 A 200 yard foot race was run by two of the workmen of the American Shear Green. Tommy was given 50 yards the start. He says that be had the race won just as he fell down and lost.
 Charles H. Percy of Waterbury has been spending few days with his broth CT, s. R. Percy.
 Wooster Carpenter, who hsd two fin gers cut of in press at the Curley Cut lerV Co.,, knife shop, is about to resume work soon.
 T. B. Terrill has the misfortune to lose one of his fine pair of horses with bots
 I. D. Atwood was in Bridgepo ..s week, with horses.
 N. W. Strong's ice cream parlors have been packed lately, owing to the wealth CT and MT Strong's delicious cream.
 Editor Knox is enjoying trip to the Catskills.
 The Judson house on North Main street is near con pletion. It is nice one and adds to our lovely street.
 Y. K. Ford has recently killed hand some pair of fouryear-old steers, which he bought of A. k. Judson.
 F. T. Strong lost one of his valuable COWS, last week. He found her in the river; death was due to stranR ulation. Fred Strong has some handsome cowf for sale, new milch and springers. J. E. Sommers is out with new wag- on which he had imported from New Haven for his speclal benefit. Good old Woodbury is full of summer boarders and still they come and when the trolley comes still they will more come.
 Anybody having any iron, tin or steel roofs will be we'll paid to drop line to l V. A. Judson of Wocdbury and see what he has to say in regard to preserving l thems
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21
ROXBURY.
A SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY.


 A Sunday school rally will be held at Roxburv Falls under the auspices of the Connecticut Sunday school Association, Thursday, August 3, 1899, W. H. Hall, president, presiding. The forenoon will be given to general social; the renew ing of old acqnsintapces and making of new. At 12 % o'clock basket lunch will be enjoyed. The program for the afternoon will be as follows:
 At 100 p. n. Praise service. Led by k. w. Soeley, Roxbury.
 At 15 p. ID. Repeating of ScriptuI e Passages and Prayer.
 At 30 p. m. Address, ,"Go Preach My Gospel" Miss May B. Lord, Field Worker.
 At2 % D. n. Address, "Conservation of Energy" Rev R. k. Carter, pastor of the Washington Congregational church. At , 30 D. m. Address, IA Fixed Fur pose" Rev H. A. Davenport, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Bridge port.
 At 300 p. m. Closing words by pastors present,
 At 30 p m. Closing Hymn, "Blest be the Tie that Binds"
 RpnndietiOD
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21
KENT.
IS PUBLIC SPIRIT DEAD IN KENT

IS PUBLIC SPIRIT DEAD IN KENT ?
 Some persons have though some ma licious motive, pushed over several of the head stones in the Congregational ceme- tery, within couple of week, and 1t is hoped that they may be found out and punished to the full extent of the law.
 Tbe cemeteries in and near the village are sadly in need of moving and clean ing up, as there has been nothing done to them this season..
 A number of the children met with Rev Fl. K. Job, at the Congregational parsonage, last Tuesday afternoon, and organized Bard of Mercy, the objects of which isg the protection of the birds and dumb animals and to learL about their nature and habits.
 Miss Atala Bielby, of Middletown, Is 8 guest of the Misses Ingersoll. The Town hall was filled to the doors Monday evening, to see the E. c. Rogers company in their presentation of Uncle Toms Cabin"
 Mrs E. k Haviland, Miss A. W. Knapp and Miss Hamlin, are spending few days at Lake Waramaug. The summer boarders at the Weetanog will give 8 concert in the Town hall, Saturday night.
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21
WEST CORNWALL.
THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.

THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
 Gustav Tseker, of New York city, is visiting at George H. Beck's.
 G. Leo Lii tman is spending his sum- mer vacation with his parents and friends If this village.
 Mrs Alfred Nickerson and children, of South Norwalk, are visiting at Henry Nickerson's. Miss Helen J. Wolfe, of Ansonia, is at her grandfather's. Halsey Calkins'. for her usual summer visit. Edwin l., Oviatt was in Bridgeport over Sunday on business. Miss Matte Hindle, of Bridgeport, is at Robert N. Cachrane's. William D. Bnasler has retu- ced to his duties at the office of l. J. Nickerson, after three weeks sci urn on the hills. Miss Abbie Smith, If Sharon, spent the past week with relatives in town. John Maekey, who has been visiting in this place for the past two weeks. re turned to his home in New York City, lasf Saturday. Ms William Wood and children, oi Y
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21

"A good thick coat of paint is an erroneous expression. It should read a good thin coat of paint. for paint should not be plastered upon building but spread on it with brush and well brushed out. This aO,ssS work of the painter makes him tired, but if he is conscientious and does his work care fully and thoroughly. he will use less paint with much better result than the careless man who takes no interest in results.
 Employ a good painter and pay him fair price for his work. Have thin coats of Pure Linseed Oil Paint applied to a dry surface and have them well brushed out.
 The cheapest paint and the best paint that ever was used on house $ the CHILToN.
 Tor sale y \. H Beera \ co, Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21
oRToN AND VICINITY.

The refreshing rain of Saturday, proved blessing "both to the just and ur just"
 Mrs Ada Stone of New Milford is visit- ing her father, Fred Marsh.
 Jay Tyrrell and Frank Harrison were out of town on Saturday.
 Miss Minnie Sherwood is visiting friends and relatives in New York State.
 Miss Mary Warner of RoxburY Center was the guest of her mother, Mrs T. Wsrner,on Sunday.
 Mrs s. Benson and Mrs T. Sherwood were in New Milford on Saturday.
 W. Seward of Roxbury Station passed through our hamlet on 6 fishing expedi- tion last week.
 Orville Sherwood returned from Dan- bury on Wednesday. Whats the at- traction in Danbury, Orville?
 Mrs George Kruger, accompanied by Mrs s. Benson, Miss k. Benson and Mrs Jennie Nj. Sturges of New York City, took pleasure ride to Sandy Hook, Sum- day. LA
 Having has begun early this year, but the prospects are only about one-fifth of 8 crop and fewer superfiuous stocks. A BARN BELONGING TO 0. E PRNDLE
 BURNED.
 The hay barn belonging to c. E. Prin- dle, situated some distance from his house to the southeast, was destroyed by fire on Sunday evening. About 8.30 1t was discovered to be on fire. 1t con- I tained about six or seven tons of hay, quite & loss this year. Whether Insured I your correspondent has not learned. | The cause of fire is unknown at this writing, whether by tramps or by some ] evil disposed person or by lightning There were no showers at the time with. in several miles.
 w. A. Wilsey attended the wagon sale nn Saturday last, of J. H. Costello al Newtown and exchanged his spindle for 8 fine new runabout wagon with Ml Costello.
 Miss Susie Pierce returned home iron New Haven on Saturday, where she hal been spending few days with he. friend, Mics Annie Baldwin. The fine hay weather of the past weel has been well employed and several hay' finished. Among others the Sergesn secured his crop without any outside aid doing the moving and raking by hanG 1 and csrtinR all alone.
 The beautiful rain still continues t improve the looks of our grass fields an, almost surely secures fair fall feed 5 It also helps out the potato crop.
 Phineas Platt of Milford was guea of c. T. Squire on Thursday night [ the past week. MT Squire delivered { him some cows and calves and springer ct Oxford on Tuesday Of this week.
 Mrs A. L. Hodge spent part of lai
 week with Dr Pons.
 Mrs Jarvis " heaton has her house fil
 ed with city people. Mrs Watson an : family, Mrs Ward and child are anon s tho number.
 Roxbury people are pleased to hes through THE BEE that Plastsville peopl \ are so willing to assist MT Wetmore, vi ! is very worthy man, and your core poadent hopes the lawn party will be guccesE.
 Miss Sarah UeteT is visiting hBr rala EEvea in town.
 Mrs Oliver TyrreaI has returned fro : $ Viaib to her daughter in Pawling and
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21
now ready to take up her old profession
naaaREeA ArronAI oHunoH norrs


 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES. Rev Mr York has ta ken 8 Bible class in the Sunday school, three classes hav- ing joined for the summer, Every one is invited to cone. The book of Genesis will be taken up first.
 The annual picnic at the Falls, will be August 3. All anticipatea good time. About thirty listened to Mrs. Miller's interest," talk, Thursday afternoon. A .rew auxiliary was formed with Mrs York, president. The other officers are to be appointed later.
 The Roxbury people were quite sur prised to read last week. the announce ment of Miss Grace Prindle's marriage on the 24th of May.
 Walter Btrnes spent Sunday in town. Several of the New York families who are in town had pleasant picnic at the Falls, last Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21

AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK IMPROVING.
 The recent copious rains have made all crops to appear in fine condition and the farmers prospects are much mors cheer ful than few weeks ago. There now promises to be 6 large yield of grapes and other small fruits, but apples are fast dropping of as though stung by some insect or worm.
 Frank Perry was visiting with Charles Remerson and family in Stepney, . few days last week.
 Miss Mabel Phelps, of New Haven, Is the guest of her friend, Miss Fanny Davis, on Chestnut Tree Hill.
 Prof Henry W. Farnham, of Yale Col lege, and wife, were the guests of Prof w. H. Bishop, at his hummer home, Tuesday.
 Willie Voge.sang, of Brooklyn, is vls- iting with his cousins, Edna and Fred Haxsil, in the Center.
 Misses Mabel Ward, of O sego, N. r., and Martha Gardner, of Hartford, are the guests of Mrs s. P. Sanford, a. her fine home in the Center.
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21
D. N. CLARK, Shelton.

been entertaining cousins, from the Elm City, for the past two weeks On last Thursday evening, D. R. Wilson, who conducts first-clsss livery business here during the summer months, took them for drive around Lake Waramaug. All report & fine time.
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21
New HavenCO.
OXFORD.
CHURCH JoTTINGs.


 Rev Mir Biller, who has been a mis- sionary among the Indians of Indian Ter ritory, for about ten years, was with Rev W. A. Woodford, at St. Peters church, last Sunday forenoon, and at Christ church, Quaker Farms, in the afternoon. He is said to be an interest ing speaker, and 1t was source of much regret that the storm prevented so many from attending, there being but two at St. Peter's church and only three people st the Congregational church.
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21

New York, are visiting at John Wood's.
 Miss Ellen Coehrane accompanied Mrs E. R. Davidson to her home at South Lee, Mass, last week, remaining for 8 short visit.
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21

time with friends In New Jersey.
 Mir and Mrs George Coles of Danbury spent Sunday with A. B. Mallett.
 Mrs c. H Jessup entertained her son, Will, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21
oAKvILLE AND VICINITY.

The married men who were with young boys celebrating the morning or the Fourth, to disinterested eyes it seems as though 8 little of the work would have better been laid out on some of their commenced work for the future comfort of their family. We know one or two chat want to build house, but caroueiDg won't do 1t and it isn't good celebrating where it il jures neighbors.
 MT Hine of Mob Hill, in MT Doug lass' houae. has the typhoid fever.
 e F. Hungerford has better grass on his farm than most farmers have.
 Mr Ambler, of Southbury, peddles milk for George Abbott.
 F. c. Slade, Jr., expects t0abuiId house on his land near the Union church.
 MT Hockey WAS home with his family oD the Fourth.
 The Beardslee brothers went to Mid dletown on the Fourth.
 The U nion chapel sheds are getting to be in a diisgraceful condition and the maple tree in front is in dangerous con dition as one side is dead and liable to fall any time.
 Rev Edward Skagen wishes the Pin Gu. would build parsonage for All Saints church on land near the church John Hopkins conducted the services 1 in the Union church. Sunday morning, and Gertrude Beardalee the Christian Endeavor meeting in the evening. Mr Weymour has moved to seymour and left his new house. as he has posi- tion with the railroad there. Mr Abbey moves into Mr Weynaour's house. The Harmonic society held 8 business l meeting, last week, and after casting up I the accounts relating to the recent opera l given at the Town hall, it was found that \ the d. ficiency amounted to $lb. This amount the members will probably have to make up. This Is the usual lot oi those who try to furnish WatertOwn with ente sainment, They have to work like beavers to get up tue entertainment, whatever 1t may be, and then go down into their pockets and pay the bill While an ungrateful public looks on ard cr1ti cises the mt rlfs of the evenings amuse nent, whatever 1t may have been. N K. A. Williams has moved his family I West. Mr Williams was compeiie tf take this step on account of his health
 A good sized delegation of D. O e. . member went to Waterbury. last Mon day evening.
 The ice cream festival given at tb'
 Methodist church parlorss last Tuesda.
 evening. was very well attended ant
 proved 2 auccess both Financially ant
 aoctably
 Mise Jennie Burton and her slster Ma,
 have been spending few days !
 Bridgeport. !.
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21

OXFORD AS A SUMMER RESORT.
 There are now more people spending the summer in Oxford than st any pre- vious season for 15 years, and as the ad- vantsges for good health consisting of
The Newtown bee., 1899-07-21

A free-will offering will be received in aId of the State Association work. Bring Gospel Hymns No. 5. Come and invite Vnnr frinnds.