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The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

Homer Congo packed up hIs grip, Wednesday morning, and hied himse If to the DanburV fair, where he looked after the horses of Edward and George F. Tav Tor, which were exhibited there. MT Congo Is an expert in caring for rrotting horses.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

Rev James Taylor of EImont, l.. l., is recovering from his serious illnesS. His daughters, Mrs K. J. Hall and Miss Mary Taylor, leave to-day to visit him.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

O. P. Hatton, advertising writer for the D. M. Read Co.,, was at the Newtown Inn on Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06
FRANK CONBER.

HorsaahoeinR and General Blacksmlth, Car Horse clipping. All first class work aE Bot fnrn Prfras Remember the u4ao@s nay shop near my house, just south of keane's
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

< One commendable feature of the town election in Newborn, this year, was the
 amount of girunkannass compared with other years. While thera were few ssset
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

Miss Jennie Clark of Brook lyn is at TsYIOr's hotel, this week, and Is attend ing the Danbury fair,
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

Mir and Mrs Daniel G. Beers are en- toying trip to New York and other places.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

MT and Mrs Charles F. Blakeslee of Franklin, Penn., are the guests of Mrs Grace Glover.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

Mems kid calf and grain boots for the farmers st the Sandy Hook Shoe Store Prices S2, S2.25, g. 50 and $3.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

Mrs LeFarge of New Haven has beer visiting the past two weeks at Mrs R. K Betts'.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

The Rubber shops were closed on Mon day afternoon, so that all had chance to vote.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

O1e of the best things for cold ! Bromo CaacarS tablets. s. c. Bull Go. of Sandy Hook se II them.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

New roofs are being laid on the resi-, dence of John L. Sanford. Andrew Hull Is doing the work.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

Miss Ida Brown of Bridgeport is visit ing at the home of A. F. Moffatt.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

Mrs Susan Hall of Danbury is the guest of her son, Ezra J. Hall.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

Boys and mems fall and winter suit at Taylor, Curtis & Co.'S,
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

ed about the Town Hall. This is as it should be.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06
Best Paint.

The best paste paint is The Homestead, made by F. W. Devoe & Co. It comes in all shades and we sell it for 5 3-4 cents per p'uud. Mix it with pure linseed oil and you have the best paint for this climate at a cost of 95 cents per gal lon. Call or send for color cards.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

Elmer Bailey has been laid up for 8 few days with sore hand.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

Martin Blake of New Jersey is visiting his mother, Mrs Daniel Blake.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

One of the handsome and substantial Round Oak stoves, sold by K. J. Hall, has been pl .ced in the savings bank by Treasurer Nettlnton.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

mo THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION \ FRS FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
 Thereby apply for license to sell Spirituous I infoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer. Rhine Wine and Cider at Newtown Inn,
 My place of business is not located within 900 feet in direct line ot 8 Church Edifce or Public School house, or the premises pertaining thereto. or any Postoffice Public Library.
 A. D., 99.
 William A. Leonard, Applicant
 We, the undersigned, electors and taxpay- CTS as defined by law, of the Town of N W town, herby endorse the application of the above named Wms A. Leonard tor such Ii. cense Dated at Newtownsthis Sd day of Oct. A. n 1899.
 John B Peck, oscar Pitzschler, Charles H. Mort hrop, Aaron sanford. H. Gay. l Thereby certify that the above named en- dorsers are electors and taxpayers, as defin- ed by law, of the Town of Newtown. Dated at Newtown this Sd day of Oct, A D. 1899 NJ !. HoulihRn Town Clerk. | II
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

Charles Newton of West Stockbridge, Mase., was iR town the first of the week being the guest of Minott Augur.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06
r. ). C0RBETT,

General Insurance Agency,
 EsTABLI HE'D IN ls0O
 Fire, Lite, Accident and Health Policies writ en In Standard companies Look up your wants in thes lines and give me R call or drop me postal and will call on you.
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The exhibition soon to begin in the Pub-

The exhibition soon to begin in the Pub- lie Library, over our heads will be not a whit less worth seeing because it is free The same is true of our show of Fall and Winter clothing; anybody may C. me in and see t-eyerybody is invited.
 You may buy if you like; and if you see garment you would like to have little la ter on, we Il be glad to lay it aside for you. Top coats, TO- co to 24 CO.,
 Sack SUI, ts, single breasted, $1O to $24. Sack suits, double breasted, $1O to $24. Cutaway suits, black clay, $10 to $24. Prince Albert Coats, with vests, $17 .5O. Fancy vests, 2.50 to 5OO Vestee Suits, boys to 8, 1.98 to 500. Two-piece suits, jacket and pants, boys 3 to Is, l 98 to 600.
 Long -trouser suits for big boys, 50 to 15O0.
 Fancy shirts, $1 to 15O White shirts, $1 to $1 50. Neckwear 25c and 5Oc Un- derwear, hosiery.
 Hats; the Guyer hat is the easiest on the head, $3, others 2.40 and 90.
 Caps in the newest plids and checks, 25c and 45c.
 Add trimmings of trousers and shirt waists for boys, suspenders and bits of fur nishings like gloves, etc and you will get an idea of the size of our exhibition. You are invited.
 F. KEANE & CO.,, \
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The Danbury Fair. THOUSANDS FLOCK THRO' ITS GATES AS OF
 TORE.
Weather That Makes the Man
 agers Smile.
THE FAKES. NAUGHTY AND OTH-
 ERWTSE, ALL THERE.

THE FAIR A MoNEY-MAKING INSTITUTION.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-06

Zhe H0zOIand Dry Goods CO.
 Brtaee6o~F, Cons.
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THE

HUBBELL & WADE CO.,, S62 Water St.. Bridgeport, Conn.,, FOOT OF BAHK STREET. Store Open Monday and Saturday
 Evenings.
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public sign post in the town Of Newtown, 1n said district. Nj. J. Bradley, Judge. ITO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION \ FRS FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
 hereuy apply tor a license to sell spiritu ous ar q Intox1 ating Liquors. Ale, Lager Beer Rhine Wine and Cider, at Grand Gen. t al Hotel, Main St Town of Newtown, My place of business is located within 200 feet in B direct line of 8 church edifce or public schooihouss, or the premises pertain ing thereto, or any postofice or public library About 6S feet from church.
 Dated at Newtown thi 3 day ot Oct, D. 1899
 Nj J Hou'fhan, Applicant We. the undersigned, electors and taxpaY CTS, as ds fined by law, of the town ot New town. hereby endorse the application of the aDova namt Nj J ouiih n for such license. Dated al Newtown this Sd day Of Oct A D. 1899
 R. H Beers, Oscar Pitzsc hler. William H Glover. John l. Hughes, John M 1iligan
 I here by certify that the above named en- dorsers are elecfors and taxpayers, as defined by law. of the town of Newtown
 Dated at Newtown this Sd day ot Oct, A D, 1898 M Houlihan, Town Clerk
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E sAI. -I0 good p gs l thoroughbred
 N Jersey Bull 8 years old, high grade year ling bull H " Wright, Newtown. Conn NOR 8 LF-An orchard of fine apples on the I trse. RaIdwins and Greeaings Estimats
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Our Show.

Our Show. What You Will See.
 T0TTNT
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A IL PER >ONS indebted to M artin Costello "A of Hewtown are requested to make im mediate payment to Edward TT " of Sandy Hook, as he is cOnservator of Martin Costello Edward T "ov. ConservAtor.
Evening star., 1899-03-08
How to Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with rour water
and let II stand twenty-four hours: a sediment ar
settling Indicates an unhealthy condition of the
kidneys; IL 1t stains your linen it is evidence az
kidney trouble; too frequent desire to pass fl or
pain in the back is also convincing proof that the
kidneys and bladder are out of order
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort In the knowledge so often ex-
pressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root the great
kidney remedy. fulills every wish in curing rheu-
matism, pain in the back, kidneys, liver bladder
and every part Of the urinary passage 1t corrects
inability to bold water and scalding pain in pass
ing 1t, or bad effects following use of liquor wine
or beer and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of
being compelled TO 20 often during the day. and to
get up many times during the night. The mild
and the extraordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its wonderful
cures Of the most distressing cases II you need
medicine you should have the best. Sold by drug
gists In soc. and 81 Sizes .
You may have a sample bottle OF this wonderful
discovery and book that tells more about it. both
sent absolutely free by mail, address Dr. Kilmer &
Co., Binghanton, N. Y. When writing mention
that you read this generous offer In The Washing
ton Evening Star,
Evening star., 1899-03-08
MUNICIPAL LODGING HOUSE.
Statistics Concerning 1t Forwarded to
Mayor of Syracuse

Statistics Concerning 1t Forwarded to
Mayor of Syracuse.
In response to his request. the District
Commissioners have forwarded the follow
ing Information to Mayor James X. Nc
CURE of Syracuse, n. Y, respecting the
District municipal lodging house:
THE institution has been in operation
about twenty years. 1t occupies a building
owned by a charitable society, which fur
nishes the same to the District free of rent
Besides an appropriation of 81 GOO per an
mum from Congress ii receives some income
from the price paid for wood sawed by the
inmates, at soc. per cord, Of which monthly
returns are made to the collector of taxes.
The building accommodates fifty inmates,
in addition to seven employees. All classes
and conditions of men are received, but no
women are allowed to be inmates. Each
applicant for admission is registered by his
full name. his age, whether married or
single, where he worked last and how long
he has been out Of work. After registration
he receives a ticket which entities him to
three days subsistence, providing he works
each day for his meals and lodgings.
Two meals per day are provided which
consists of bread, coffee and stew made
of bread, potatoes. beef and rice or barley.
These are served at 4 am. and pm. In
consideration of this subsistence the in
mate saws ana Sp!ltS tWenty-cne SUCKS OF
wood. which entities him to a supper, bath,
bed and breakfast. while the same work
upon fourteen sticks of wood entities him
to bath. bed and breakfast Besides the
equipment of a bath room the institution
also has a room for the disinfection of
clothing. A small library is provided for
those who care to read during the evening.
During the year 1898 5,I33 inmates were
cared for, at an average cost of 23I2 cents
per man In 1896 5.G52 were cared for, at
4,6i1. at 3S.5S cents EACH and in 1888 24l,
at a cost of 39S9 cents each.
During the years 1885 1896, 1891 and
1898 the total number cared for was 20-2GI; {;
total number of lodgings furnished, 39, i91 !;
total number of meals furnished, %. ia:
total. number of these inmates who Were
provided with outside work was ca. A
book. containing orders for admission. to-
gether with a statement of the rules of the
institution, is inclosed for your informa-
tion''
Evening star., 1899-03-08
FUNERAL OF MRS. CARROLL.
Was the Wife OF an Ex-Governor of
NaryiaEd.

Services over the remains of the late
Mrs. Mary Carter Thompson Carroll. who
died yesterday, after a long illness, at the
family residence, 1853 n street northwest,
will be held at ST. Matthew's Church Fri
day morning at 1890 o'clock. The inter
mant will be made in Bonnie Brae ceme-
terry, Baltimore. Mrs Carroll was fifty-two
years of age. She was the wife of ex-Gov.
John Lee Carroll of Maryland and the
daughter of Judge Lucas P. Thompson of
Staunton, Va She has been prominent in
social life in this city and in Newport, R. l..
but owing to i'll health, lived rather retired
for several years past. Her only child,
son, Philip Carroll, is now a student at
Harvard. The others who survive Mrs.
Carroll are her husband and three sisters,
Mrs. Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Mrs.
Hull of Baltimore and Miss Alice Thompson
of this city.
Mrs. Carroll was the second wife of ex-
Governor Carroll, Their marriage took
place at the cathedral, in Baltimore, in
April, 1877 while 4Ir. Carroll was governor
of Maryland The marriage was private,
only immediate members of the two fam
lilies being present. Rev. Father Lee,
cousin of the groom, celebrated the nuptial
mass.
Mrs. Carroll was one of six sisters noted
for their beauty and prominent in society.
Three of them married brothers. Mrs. Car
roll spent about sixteen years with her Sis
ter Mrs. Charles Carroll, in Rome Paris
and other cities of Europe before her mar
riage to Governor Carroll. During the sum-
mer months she and her husband lived at
the historic family estate, Doughenegan
Manor, in Howard county. She was a de-
voted Catholic, and during the summers at
tended the chapel at Doughenegan Manor
Mrs. Herbert Robins, Ex-Governor Car
rolls only daughter in America was with
the family when Mrs. Carroll died The ex-
governors first wife was the only child of
Mr.. Royal Phelps of New York. Children sur
viving her, in addition to Mrs. Robins. are
Madame de kergorlay and Madame de La
Grange, who live in Paris, and two sons,
Charles Carroll, who resides In France. and
Royal Phelps Carroll of New York.
Evening star., 1899-03-08
THE GAME CALLED WHIST
Mrs. Mary Templeton Kellys Alleged In
terest in the Pastime.
Addresses Notes to individuals Re-
questing Appointments to Play
The Suspicious Aspects.

Mary Templeton Kelly a white woman,
aged apparently about forty-fv years was
arrested on warrant this morning about
II o'clock by Detectives Horne and Wee
don, and was locked up at No. 1 station.
She will be arraigned in the Police Court
tomorrow as an alleged vagrant and sus-
picious character.
Mrs. Kelly came to Washington four or
five months ago and some time siree rented
a room in the Metzerott building. She
then had quantity OF letterhaads printed,
on which appeared: IN. T. Kelly & Co.,
Real Estate and Commission Suite 30,
Metzerott building, F street between 18th
and 18th NV, Washington, D. c.. Head
quarters for Mining Information and Busi
ness Opportunities
So far as is know to the police authori-
ties the firm did little if any business such
as the letterhead seemed to indicate was
being transacted. Mrs. Kelly admitted to
the detectives that she had sent over 100
letters to many men in Washington,
each worded as fOlows:.
Dear Mr.. -: Your name is handed me
by a mutual friend, and I would be glad
to see you. l understand you are great
admirar of the scientific game they call
whist. Can I see you tonight and where?
Answer by messenger.
Yours truly,
MARY TEMPLETON KELLY"
1t IS alleged that when a favorable reply
was received, which is said to have been
the case in a good many instances, the
party was invited by Mrs. Kelly to accom-
pany her to her apartments at No. 1113 G
street northwest. Generally the man ac-
cepted the invitation Arriving at Mrs.
kelly's rooms. man was usually found in
waiting. and during the playing which fol-
lowed the visitor was. it is charged. fre-
quently deprived of his money.
letter sent
last led to her undoing. 1t was addressed
to a prominent resident of Washington,
who, instead of sending a reply such as
was evidently looked for by the sender,
handed the missive to Detective Horne and
the arrest of the woman by Detectives
Horne and Weldon followed, as stated. 1t
is said that the accused woman has visited
many of the large cities. in each of which
She piled a similar game. and it is reported
she lived in this city for short time about
two years ago.
Evening star., 1899-03-08
LONG TERM IN JAIL.
Agnes Adkins VIII Serve Twenty.
EIGHT Months for ShopliftinE

Mrs. Agnes Askins, the alleged colored
shoplifter. who was arrested in Lansburgh
& Bros store two days ago by Detectives
Muller and Baur, was arraigned in Judge
SCOTS court this morning on 10 charges OF
theft. She pleaded not guilty, and Judge
Scott heard the proof. 1t was alleged that
she committed five thefts In Lansbursh's
store. one in Hahn's shoe store one in
Hecht & Co.'S and another at the Palais
Royal. The detectives produced a big pile
of dress goods, silks and satins and pair
Of shoes that they had recovered. They
told of the woman's confession.
Prosecuting Attorney Mullowny, address
ing the court, said the officers knew very
little about the woman. They had learned.
he said, that she had once lived in Balti-
more. He argued for the imposition of
penalty that will deter others from doing
similar things The local merchants he
told the court, have always been lenient
with shoplifters, but, he added, there should
be limit to all evil doing.
Judge Scott imposed fines amounting to
$2T0, the aggregate of Jail sentences, In
case of default in payment, being twenty
eight months The woman was committed.
Evening star., 1899-03-08
MIR. CARNEGIE NOTIFIED,
mmissiOners Inform Him OF se1ec-
ton of Library Site.

tfOn of Library Site.
A letter has been addressed by the Dis
trict Commissioners to Mr.. Andrew Carne-
gle, officially informing him that Congress
has provided a site for the Washington
public library Mount Vernon Place square,
and stating that the site is believed to be
an exceptionally happy one The location,
the Commissioners state, commends itself
to very large majority of the people of
the city, and they inciosed a clipping from
The Star showing how very centrally To-
Gated it Is, especially with a view to the
accommodation of the older pupils of the
public schools.
The Commissioners request Mr.. Carnegie
to stop in the city on his way back from
Florida where he now is that the library
commission may confer with him respecting
the erection of the new library building. for
the erection of which he has offered to con-
tribute the sum of $3.50 900.
Evening star., 1899-03-08
Fire Record for February

In his report for the month Of February.
1899, Chief Paris of the District fire de-
partment states that 81 alarms of fire were
sounded during the month, decrease OF
as compared with the previous month,
and an increase Of Is for the correspond
ing month Of 1898. Last month 81 local or
silent alarms were sent in. The estimated
loss during last month was 1875. covered
by an insurance of s., 495, as against a loss
of $4,000 for the previous month and a
loss of $3.50 and an insurance of So I35 for
the corresponding month of 1893.
Evening star., 1899-03-08
Continued Clear and Warmer.

There is nothing interesting in the wealth
er situation today other than that pleas
ant. bright and sunshiny condition has sue
ceeded the gloomy blizzard of yesterday.
The storm which came upon the city early
yesterday morning was f1eeting in character
and soon disappeared from the weather
nor were they serious In any respect. The
weather bureau predicts continued clear
with rising temperature
Evening star., 1899-03-08

Weather conditions and general forecast.
The Atlantic coast storm has moved to
Nova Scotia with decreased energy, and the
SHOWS and high winds have practically
ceased, except in northern New England.
The temperatures have fallen in the ex
treme south Atlantic states, and from the
lower lake region eastward. They have
risen from six degrees to twenty-six de-
grees throughout the central valleys, the
slope region and the gulf states, but still
remain from degrees TO % degrees below
the seasonal average in the central valleys
and east gulf states. Freezing temperature
occurred in extreme northern Florida.
In the plateau and Pacific coast regions
fair weather has been general. except from
northern California northward, where there
were light rains.
The Ohio river is still rising from Gin
cinnau down. and is - feet above the
danger line at Cincinnati, and - feet above
at Louisville 1t is within 20 feet of the
danger line 1t Cairo and 2.3 feet of that at
Memphis.
Fair weather will prevail tonight and
Thursday from the gulf and south Atlantic
states noTtheastward, with warmer weather
in all districts tonight or Thursday.
An area of low pressure which Is central
this morning in Assiniboia, is spreading
gradually southeastward, and warm wealth
er may be expected east of the Mississippi
river for the next two or three days.
Winds on the Atlantic coast will be brisk
north to east on the northern portion, and
variable on the southern portion, becoming
fresh easterly Thursday.
Record for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the,
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer: March -Four pm, %: 8
IN. 80; u midnight, %.
March S-Four am, 2S; S am &c: II
noon, %; pm. 49,
Maximum. 33, at pm. March s; mini
mum, 70. at pm. March Z.
Barometer: March -Four pm 20 Is. a
/. m. 1896; II midnight. 3O.1O
March S-Four am. 1920; 8 am, 3037:
noon, 80. ~; pm, 3O.41.
The sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 6:23 am; sun sets. $50
pm.
Moon rises, i:f5 IN. tomorrow.
Tomcrrow-Sun rises, 6:22 am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 100 pm; extin-
gushing begun at 5:2S I'm. The lighting is
begun one hour before the time named
Arc lamps lighted at 6:54 pm; extin-
guiShed at 5:B am.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at 8
am: Great tFalls-Temperature 80: condi-
ton, i. Receiving reservoir-Temperature
30; condition at north connection, 1; condi-
tion at south connection, l. Distributing
reservoir-Temperature. 81: condition at in
fluent gatehouse, 4; eftiuent gatehouse, 4.
Evening star., 1899-03-08
BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH g. AND CON
TINUING ONE WEEK. EREE TREATMENT
OF THE REMEDY WILL ALSO BE GIVEN.
mh6&S-56

to Mr.. Berah Wilkins, treasurer Of that
organization.
At the close of the business Secretary
Wilson related some personal experiences
of the past month, many dealing with COM
plants that had been made IN reference to
the work of the society. Many of the COM
plants. when investigated, he said. were
found to be entirely without foundation.
the persons having complained without
waiting to learn the facts.
Evening star., 1899-03-08
RHODE ISLAND AVENUE EXTENSION

Pctitfon of the Commissioners for a
Jury of Condemnation,
The District Commissioners today filed a
petition in the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict Of Columbia in connection with the
extension of Rhode Island avenue, under
the act approved February 10 last The
court Is asked to direct the marshal to
summon jury of seven Judicious, disin-
terested men, not related to any party in
terested. to assess the damage, IL any,
which each owner Of land through which
Rhode Island avenue Is proposed to be ex-
terded, may sustain by reason thereof
Evening star., 1899-03-08

The annual conference OF the M E.
Church, Washington district. will convene
at st. Paul's Church, Roanoke, Va, to-
morrow morning. with Bishop ID. A. Good
sell presiding. The session Will continue
about six days. and it is anticipated that
several changes will be made In the pulpits
of the District of Columbia. An effort will
be made to change the time of meeting to
the first Wednesday in April instead of the
first Wednesday in March of each year.
In this conference $50 ministers are sta
toned in charge of the following presid-
ing elders: NJ. W. Clare. Washington dis
trict; G. w. W.. Jenkins North Baltimore
district; N. NJ. Carroll, South Baltimore
district. L. J. Valentine, Alexandria dis.
trict; J. T. Owens. Wheeling district, and
s. II. Brown. Staunton district. There arc
about 500 communicates belonging TO the
Washington district.
Evening star., 1899-03-08
Robertson a.,.eaui.s.

Funeral services were. held over the re-
mains of Major George H. Robertson. late
OF the 9th New York Volunteer Infantry,
at Zurhorsts parlors, last evening, under
the auspices of Encampment No. 90. Union
Veteran Legion. Col, H. c. Norton had
charge of the services. The remains were
removed to Leroy, N. T., for interment
Evening star., 1899-03-08

"APENTA." THE BEST NATryRAI APERIENT
water. shows an excellent proportion Of sui
pnases and ehlorides. 1t is, therefore. a most
eseiai aperient. Julius Althaus. MD.