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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
OUR ARMY IN PHILIPPINES
as to hts Condition Exagger-
ated-Otls Says 10000 Are Enough
Soldiers.

Soldiers.
Washington, May 3O.-Secretary AL
ger tonight cabled General Otis to ad-
wise him at once what further rein
forcements he may need after the ar
rival of all the regular troops to be
dispatched to the Philippines t. replace
the volunteers, whose time is out. His
cablegram calls for a report without
delay.
The Post will say: General Otis has
informed the war department that he
Will be satisfied il the army under his
command is kept at a maximum of
10000. The president will give him
this number.
The situation in the Philippines was
the subject of an extended conference
today between the president and Adj
jutant General Corbin. In view of the
more or less alarming reports which
have been sent to the United States
from Manila, it is important to know
that the president does not share in the
anxiety which these dispatches have
naturally created. General Otis has
kept in close touch with the authori-
ties here, and if he was in the tight po-
sition which the press reports seem to
indicate, it is felt that he would not
hesitate about making his dilemma
known. On the contrary, the advices
| received from him show that ne is not
in need of a largely increased army. 1t
can be stated on authority that until
General Otis asks for an additional
force, there will be no enlargement OF
the army.
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A General Demand for Him TO Become
a Candidate for Governor and SO Res
unit Alabama,s Democracy.

Birmingham. Ala, May 3o.-The
News today says: With almost one ac-
cord, the newspapers in General Joe
Wheeler's congressional district have
united on a call for him to enter the
race for governor and heal the dis
ruption that now exists in the demo-
cratic party in Alabama
The call has been taken up by other
paper in central and southern Alaba-
ma, and it is a that Wheeler might
be induced to enter the field IL he is not
sent to the Philippines. II he ran he
would be named and elected beyond a
Duh Even the populists and repub-
leans will scarcely oppose him. Wheel
ers election as governor would. It Is
believed, insure him an eventual seat
In h United States senate"
The News expresses the opinion that
General Wheeler will not accept the
~governorship.
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Annual Convention Of BimetaIIie
Clubs.

Louisville, KY, May 30.-The open
ing session Of the third annual conven-
ton of the league of bimetallicxeIubs
OF the Ohio valley will be caped TO o.
der at 2 o'clock tomorrow TN Mac
Auley's theatre by President James
Tarvin. OF Kentucky.
Among the notables who are1duS 10
morrow are Ex-Governor Altgeid, or h
linois; ex-senator Blackburn, Of tina
state; Governor Thomas, OF Colorado:
Hon w. p. Black. OF Illinois; Hon. F.
j. Van Voorhis, Of Indiana and O. p.
Belmont,of New York.
The convention will continue In ses-
sion for three days. President Tarvin
has telegraphed that 3.463 delegates,
representing $50 clubs, VIII b In at
tendance
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4 Steamers Cargo on Fire

New York, May 31.-The
Line steamship NickerDocKer' "hlcn
left New Orleans May oath with a cargo
of 1000 bales of cotton and large guam
titles of rice, molasses n hides, ar
rived here today with two compart-
ments burning fiercely. The fire was
discovered when the ship was five lays
out, but through the efforts OF her
crew the knowledge Of the fact was
kept from fofty-fve passengers anoaro
and there was no alarm. No estimate
can be given Of the loss, as the nre is
still burning.
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YELLOW FEVER In NE " ORLEANS.
One Case Officially Reported-Str1cs
Quarantine Established by SKATE Of
TEXAS

Esta blfshed by SAate o.
Texas.
Jackson, Miss, May 3Q.-Advices
Souehon, of the Louisiana state board
OF health, >that one case Of yellow fever
had appeared in New Orleans, DR.. j.
f. Hunter, secretary of the Mississip-
pi board, sent Inspector Cant to New
Orleans his afternoon with instructions
to make a thorough inspection Of the
city. He will be joined there by In
spector Dunn tomorrow. Unless the
situation becomes very serious, which
is highly improbable, the Mississippi
board will not declare a quarantine
against New Orleans. Public senti-
ment is decidedly opposed to such a
step and the news Of the first case Of
the eason produced no excitement.
Houston, Texas, May 30.-State
Health Officer Blunt today, on hearing
of the case Of yellow fever at New Or
leans placed quarantine guards and in
spectors at all points Of entrance to
Texas by telegraph orders and has sent
the following telegram TO every rail-
road entering Texas from New Orleans:
DO not sell tickets over your line
from New Orleans to any Texas point.
Do not bring any passengers OF things
from New Orleans either by express n
freight into Texas until further orders"
This will tie up the Southern Pa
cifc hard and fast. as it has been tied
UP for the past three summers. The
train which goes through late tonight
will be the last one until quarantine
is raised although officials are trying
to secure service by running two trains
to connect at the state line.
Orange, Texas, May 30.-Guards were
placed at the state line today and a
rigid quarantine by order Of State
Health Officer Blunt has been estab-
lished.
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Unaceountable Disappearance of a
Bank Cashier.

Athens, Ga, May S0.-John A. Bene-
dict, cashier of the Exchange bank and
owner of the Athens Roll Cover Com
pany, has been missing since last Tues
day. He went to Greenvnlle, S. c., on
business connection with the roll cover
concern and on Tuesday morning left
a hotel there to visit cotton mills at
Spartanburg. His accounts at the bank
have been found absolutely correct by
experts. No reason can be assigned
by family or friends, who fear he has
] met with an accident or foul play.
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Division As TO Futupe OF the Refna
Mettsdss.

Washington, My 30.-fhe members
Of theb GARD of naval bureau chiefs,
who will be called, upon to decide 40
to the nature Of the repairs and changes
to be made upon the captured Spanish
cruiser, Reina Mercedes. nov at the
Norfolk navy yard, are some what di-
videG in opinion and 1t ma be that the
cruiser will be tied up at the dock at
Norfolk, and left there to await the
pleasure Of congress at the next session.
The Mercedes does not represent the
latest ideas in nava, construction. A
conservative estimate places the cost of
refitting her so al TO entitle her to a
place on the naval lists at abou, $780,
600. which will be about Is per cent. OF
her value.
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DEWEY

Otis"
DEWEY IMPROVING.
Hong Kong, May 30.-Since his ar
rival here on May 3rd on board his
flagship, the United States cruiser
Olympia, Admiral Dewey has improved
in health, but he still refuses all in
vitations Of a social nature. The ad-
miral has also relinquishd all official
duty on board the Olympia. The date
Of his departure for home is still un-
certain, his intention being to remain
here until he has thoroughly recupI lat
ed. TIL air CT the high ground here
is much cooler than it will be found
at any place between Hong Kong and
the Mediterranean sea.
The programme for the Olympia's
voyage to the United States has not
been definitely decided upon. 1t has
been determind however, to make a
stop at the Piraeus, from which port
Admiral Dewey will go to Athens to
pay his respects to King George of
Greece.
The Olympia is being painted white,
instead of dark slate color, which was
applied at the breaking out Of the late
war.
QUARANTINE AGAINST THE
OLYMPIA.
London, May 30.-The plague is like
ly to complicate the home coming of
Admiral Dewey. Various governments
have already declared severe quaran-
tine regulations against all Egyptian
and Red sea ports and Hong Kong,
where the fresh cases and the number
nP Innthn hnrn ranr1r I0,h11I - 49,
past week, the new cases numbering
143 and the deaths 1874. Admiralty Off
Gals say that warships have no privi-
.leges as regards quarantine beyond
those of merchantships, the main point
to be considered being whether the ship
is infected or there be sickness aboard.
By the time Admiral Dewey arrives
in the Mediterranean his ship, the
Olympia, having been so long out from
Hong Kong, if there are no cases
aboard, she will probably be regarded
as immune and the inspectors will pass
her without delay.
OFFICERS DISAPPEAR IN MANILA
| BAY.
| Manila, May 31.-11:2O a. m.-Two
| petty officers of the United States hos
! pftal ship Relief went sailing in the
| harbor yesterday. Their boat was af-
| terward found in possession of natives
near their Paranaque lines by the mon
| itor Monadnock. The men are supposed
| to have been killed or captured.
The cruiser Boston will soon sail for
| the United States with Captain Barker,
| temporarily in command of the Asiatic
| squadron, and the departure of that
| officer will leave Captain George F.
| Wilde, now in command Of the Boston,
! in supreme control until the arrival of
! Rear Admiral Watson.
Captain Wren has organized a COM
| pany of 100 Macabebes as scouts. They
| wear United States army shirts and
! trousers and are under Wren's persO-
| nal command.
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Southern Railway surgeons. AssOcias

Richmond, Va, May 3O.-The asso-
citation of surgeons of the Southern
railway closed it's annual session here
this afternoon. 1t was decided that the
association should meet next year on
May 18th and 18th at Charleston. S. C..
The following officers were elected
for next year: DR.. George R. Dean,
Spartanburg, S. c., president; DR.. w.
c. Day, of Danville, Va, first vice-pres-
ident; DIR. Dunbar Roy, Of Atlanta, Ca
second vice-president; DR.. Thomas II:
Hancock, Atlanta, Ga, secretary d
treasurer.
Executive Committee:-Dr. R. J.
Noble, Selma, N. c.; DR.. Jos. A. White,
Richmond, Va; DR.. George %. Moan
Morganton, N. c.; DR.. B.. G.. Copeland
Birmingham, Ala; DR.. George Ross
Richmond, Va.
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Men Of his (Dewey's) kind despise
adulation and slobber and the we'll
meaning but dizzy Boston editor who
wants TO change the name of the Phil
lippines to "Dewey's Islands," will re-
ceive no thanks from the great ad-
miral.-Durham Sun.
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New York, May O.-The. most nota-
BILE passenger who arrived today ON fhe
North German Lloyd steamship Kaiser
Wilhelm der Gross was the Duke
d.Arcos. who N to assume the not
OF Spanish mintgter at Washington. ne
wa accompanied by his wife, formerly
Miss Virginia Woodbury. Iowsry -
Washington, and Senior Juan Riano
Who VIII act a. arst secretary OF the
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IN FAR OFF MANILA
Memorial Services are Held Over the Graves
of American Soldiers.
IN SOUND OF A MONITORS GUNS

BOmbardins the Insurgents Trenches the Religious Services r. Held
at Cavite-The Body of Captain Tilery Found and Taken to
Ilono for BuriaI-Two Officers Killed or Captured While
Sailing in Manila Bay-Dewev Improving-His
Homecoming Likely TO be Complicated by
Ouarantines Against the Plague.
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head; body sent TO Iloilo. Smiths re-
mains at Escalente for the present.
Otis"
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04
AN ENJOYABLE SURPRISE PARTY.

A very agreeable surprise was tender
ed, last Friday evening, to DR. and Mrs
j. w. Gordon at their new home, Main
street, Sandy Hook. The party of young
people were chaperoned by Mrs James
Brennan Of New Haven and Mrs Michael
Kilbride of Newtown. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs Charles Pierce and the
Misses Dora and Bessie Pierce, Miss
Butler, and Mrs John O'Brien of South
Britain; Miss Eta Martin, Miss Mamie
O'Connell, Miss German, Mr. and Miss
Morris, Frank Martin and Miss Mary
Smith of New Haven; Miss Katherine
Hculihan Of Newtown, Misses Mary and
Bridget Cogan, George Tougnot, William
McDermott, Patrick Campbell, Miss Kate
Campbell, and Peter Cogan of Sandy
Hook; Thomas and Patrich Farley, Rev
I. B. Smith, Misses Agnes and Doretta
Teigman and Henry q. Telgman of New
York City. The evening was spent in
games, card playing and dancing inter-
spersed with the best of vocal and in
strumental music followed by ice cream
and light refreshments. after which the
guests wishing the host and hostess
many years of prosperity and happiness
in their newIhome, departed vowing it to
one of the most enjoyable evenings in
the4r lives.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04
yoIC1Ns THEIR GRATITUDE.

My dear Mr. Augur: AS you were the
spokesman for the surprise party, last
Friday night, it seems proper that we
should make some Acknowledgement
through you to all who contributed in
any way to that delightful occasion. It
has been said that the happiness of life
consists chiefly in its surprises. AS we
were completely surprised on the even
ing of the 25th anniversary, OF our mar
rage, it is safe to infer that we were
happy. And as you all wanted to enjoy
the pleasure of seeing our surprise and
confusion there is reason TO think that
you also were happy. We admire the
spirit and the manner In which it was
all done; we thank you most heartily for
your warm and generous expressions of
personal interest; aud we wish to assure
you that your visit will always be re-
membered by us as one OF the happiest
surprises of our life. Faithfully Otis
Olney Wright, Annie Kingsbury Wright,
Sandy Hook, August 2, '99.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04
The License Hearing.

A STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
CLERGY
The Reverend Clergy who signed Pc
tition some time ago begging the Hon
commissioners of Fairfield county not to
Increase the number OF licenses in Sandy
Hook and vicinity, we're careful to dis
claim any contention against any appli-
cant in particular, but took their stand
upon the broad and general consideration
OF the common welfare of the community.
Every person of ordinary intelligence
and sense of moral responsibility knows
and feels that without any personal quar-
rel with anyone, there is a great excess
Of the drink bus iness in this town. The
clergy have spoken kindly out OF their
sense of duty to those whom they repre-
sent. AS many of them as can do so in
tend to be at the hearing to stand by their
petition as the formalties of the law may
require. They do not intend to employ
counsel; nor contend against any person
or persons; nor will they presume to in
stI uct the commi sionere, who doub less
understand the state of the case already,
and are legally and morally responsible
TO the commonwealth which they serve.
The clergy have simply and humbly done
what seemed to them their bounden duty
to the public.-LO. O. Wright.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04
T. J. C0RBETT,
General Insurance Agency
EsTA BLIsHED IN 1890.

Fire, Lite, Accident and Health Policies
written upon favorable terms in well-known
companies IL will pay you to consult me
when about to insure your property, life
body or health
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04
Races at Ronald Park.
A GOOD TIME ASSURED.

There will be racae at Ronald Park,
Newtown, August 8, under the auspices
of the Shelton and New Milford Driving
clubs. Consisting of three classes 2, 80,
% and Free For All, for which $50
purses will be divided into so, 25, 10 and
10 per cent. All classes one-hat mile
heats, best three in five, open to trotters
and PAGERS, hopples allowed. Entries
close August Z. No conditional entries
received. Entrance fee 10 per cent.
There will be no postponement on ac-
count Of entries, as The management have
enough guaranteed entries now to fill all
classes. Admission to grounds, 25c.
Teams free. Purses settled after each
race. Address all entries to T. E. Dono-
van, Derby, or II. Thomas, New Milford.
National rules to govern. Races called
at 30 sharp. II stormy, first fair day.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04
ECONOMY.

Economy has been defined as Creeping
one eye on the future and the other on
the purse" This definition aptly applies
to the economy of those who are taking
advantage of Meies s. Co.'s great sale OF
sessonable clothing. Suits, ddItrousers
and odd coats and vests may be pur-
chased theres now at ridiculously low
prices, so that one may have new suit
now and for the remainder of the summer,
and new suit for next season. Or, as
many men do, pair of trousers may be
thrust into the breach and the old coat
and vest helped ont until fall. By throw
ing all the broken. lines into the whirl-
pool of this great midsummer sale Meigs
& Co., of Bridgeport, are able to promise
to fit any size or shape OF man, or boy,
too, for that matter, seeing that the boys
department is included in the great move
ment Of good clothing at little prices.
1t will pay every man to see what Meigs
& Co. can do for him in the way OF
clothing.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Fair Notes.

ANOTHER NEW nDING.-PRosPEoTs
BRIGHT THAT FAIR OF 800 WILL BE A
RECORD BREAKER.
Each year since the fair started the
company has paid out an average of 800
per year for the use of tents In which to
place exhibits, and In addition to this
they were put to the expense of putting
up tables and removing them after the
fair. Aside from the cost of the tents
they did not give very good satisfaction
and the directors have been considering
for some time the advigability of putting
up new building. Their deliberations
were brought to head, last Monday
night, when they decided to erect anoth-
or main building 35x150 feet. This will
give $3.50 square feet OF floor space and
will be one Of the biggest fair buildings
In New England. Carpenter George A.
Northrop has been given the contract and
no doubt he will give the company first
class Job. Exhibitors ought to appreci-
ate the work that IL being done to accom-
modate them and they should begin prep
arations now to make the fair of 1899
record breaker.
The special attractions committee have
engaged some of the leading artists to
perform during the fair and not dull
moment will be found between the races.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04
DR. MELBOURNE,

DR. MELBOURNE,
Formerly OF Bridgeport. Is located at oxford,
Conn, and Is TREATING Acute and Chronic cas-
es OF Female Complaints Correspondence
confidential Telephone, Crotutt's Inn, OK
ford. J. w, MELBOURNE, M. D., Oxford, CT
DOR SALE CHEAP Good road horse, har
IL ness and buggy. p. III. Kohlar; or inquire
OF Peter II. Lynch, Long HUI, Conn.
DOR sALE-An Estey chapel organ, In fair
II condition. The Instrument is suitable Tor
private dwelling or school room. VIII be sold
cheap. Address, Rev N, b. Prindle, Shelton,
Con
GTEAYED-On to my premises, Friday, July
- %. bay horse. toretop braided and tied
with string. Owner can have by proving
property end paying charges. Edison Ben
n tt, South Britain, Conn.
DOR sALF--New mich cows. George 8.
II Griswold, Mtddlebury, CT.
HOME AROUND AT MILKING TIME-.Come
" and see II O cream come out OF the Empire
Cream separator. We will be pleased to show
II to GU and also take your order for one. g.
W. Smfa, Monroe or Ansonia, Conn. Cata-
logue free. IN
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04
Ute HoaOlapa Dry Goods 10,
tFormerly the Rowland stark Coz

Builders are still crowding
us and callingsfor more room,
more room
Books 60 into the shoe store
near entrance.
Corsets and muslin under
wear move to thesformer book
corner.
Prices are constantly NOV
ing-down, always down. We
have to do it ; stock must be
crowded out. Builders must
have the room now. Later
we'll push them out and tell
you of new goods.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04
At Belts.

Belts Ia offering popular lot OF prizes
given with the Washington baking pow
ed at his store. There is tool box con-
tanning hammer, q Ratchet, tack ham
mer, an ice pick and can opener free
with SOC box of baking powder. Then
there are half dozen dinner plates,
fancy butter dishes, chairs, jsrdinieres,
etc. The goods are worth the money, to
say nothing about throwing in the baking
uowder.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04

REPRESENTING:
State Mutual Fire ms Co, Hartford
Pennsylvania Fire ms Co.,
Philadelphia
Mutual Life ms Co, New York
Aetna Life and Accident ms. Co,
Hartford
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04

On Monday afternoon as Miss Sarah
Hull and Miss Tongue OF Gray's Plain
were driving towards Sandy Hook from
the Street, the horse became startled by
come one driving up from behind and at
tempting to pass them, and started furi-
ously over the road. The driver OF the
team, seeing an opportunity for
"a lively brush over the road,
whipped up his steed, and kept by
the side OF them until they were
forced to collide with team driven by a
boy, who tried to get ont OF the way,
near the residence of John L. Sanford
Result: The carriage occupied by the
ladies total wreck, two ladies and q
girl thrown ont; hey upset, and harness
broken. Luckily no one was badly hurt
Ii ID said the party who drove by did not
80 much as slacken his pace, to see
whether any one was hurt, but got out
Of the way as fast as he could.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04

re furnish Farm Help, also Boarding House.
Hotel and Private
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04

Miss I. N. Andrews OF Brooklyn, N.
Y, will give an exhibition and sale of
china painting and water colors at the
Newtown Inn, Monday, August Z, 1899,
from to 10 p. m. Miss Andrews intends
forming class in painting In Newtown
the months of August and Sep
TENDER. Any who wish to join such
class may consult with Miss Andrews at
the Congregational parsonage.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04

TIE H0z0IanH Dry Goods Co.
BrtageborE, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04

In another column will be found the
ad of s. B. Church. of Seymour, sdealer in
farm engines, powers, windmills, etc.
Mr. Church is well and favorably known
in The BEES territory. and those who
have business dealings with him are
pleased.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04

Mrs Charles Hawley was quite serious
~ injured, last week. She went to Berk-
shire after berries and friepd volunteer
ed to ling her home. The horse became
unmanageable and backed around. Three
ladies in the wagon jumped out and Mrs
Hawley sustained broken limb.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04
HOTEL TOPICS.

Welcome arrivals at the Inn on Tuesday
were Foster and family of Bridgeport.
Mr. Foster is at the hesd OF the popular firm of
Foster, Resse & Co :, of Bridgeport. well
known clothiers, and for several seasons in
succession has passed the month of August In
NeWtown.
Mr. Drumgold makes things lively for the
guests at the Inn. The cObwebs do not gather
about him.
Oh Geer, general freight agent of the Penn
sylvania railway system, who is passing the
summer at Rev Henry Opson's at New Pres
ton, passed Sunday at the Grand Central
hotel.
superintendent circuit. of the Union Metal
lie Cartridge 90. OF Bridgeport, drove to
Newtown on Saturday and passed Sunday at
the Inn with his wife.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04

n n sALN-Pair well matched Devon steers,
two years old; would exchange Ior si'rihs
sra: TurneY Northrop, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04
Challies.

Out they go. Bright, clear,
untumbled goods, all wool,
beautiful designs, regular 25c
and 37I5c goods, loo yd.
Silk stripes, a higher price,
higher quality, regular soc
goods, cut to just half, 25c,
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04
last week, and was quite badly cut about
the head.
Trinity Guild Sale.

OCCURS NEXT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
ANDEVENING.
The annual sale given by Trinity Guild
will be held in the Parish Room on Wed
uesday afternoon and evening of next
week, August 8, beginning at o'clock.
A good variety Of fancy articles will be
on sale, also ice cream and cake, home
made candy, lemonade. All are cordial
" invited.
The Newtown bee., 1899-08-04
AN EVENING AT ST pATRlcK's HALL.

On next Wednesday evening. August
8, or il stormy then on Thursday even
ing, August 10, at 8 o'clock sharp, there
will take place at st Patrick's hall an
event which greatly interests the good
people of st Roses parish.