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The times., 1899-10-15

The Washington Alumnae Chapter OF
the Woman's College of Baltimore held the
initial meeting of the season last Tuesday
evening at the home of the Misses Ross.
1884 Yale Street. The alumnae residing in
Washington at present are Mrs. William B.
Hardy tnee Walker), '94, and the Misses
Julia Stearns, '93; Gertrude Hunter, '95;
Mary Owen Dean, '95; Alice M. Clark, 90,
Sara Cheshire Graham, 81; Mildred ".
Ross, 81; RosaIie Walker, SO, and Georg
ette Ross, 99.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
BARBER CARNEY SELLS OUT.


 Charl les Garvey has sold out his busi- ness and shop furnishings to Clarence Husted of Wassaic, N. r., who will car ry on the barberipg business at the old stand. MT Garvey's many friends regret that he is to leave town.
 Richard Lee is very sick with pneumo- mia at the home of his father, Charles Lee. James Crowley is supplying his pl ace in N. Watson's store.
 John Slosson of Good Hill, who has been ill for several weeks, is so far re- covered as to be able to ride out.
 c. s. Smith has been very successful in matching chickens with his incubator, this spring, and is building commodi- ous hen house to accommodate them.
 Carpenters and painters are at work repairing the Rritton house at the north end of the village.
 Charles Buckingham has retired from the village school. The spring term opened, Monday, with Miss Hoag of We botuck as teacher.
 The pleasant weather of the past week has settled the roads and dried up the mud, and the numerous bicycles in town are re rejocing over the exercise they are giving their owners.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
LitChfeld County.
NEW MILFORD.

POPULAR NEW MILFORD STORE.
 Ladies in New Milford and surround ing towns will welcome the spring an- nouncement in THE BEE of that wide awake merchant, w. O. Barton of Bank street, who has in stock an exceptionally fine line of shirt waiste, tailor-made suits, jackets, capea, etc. Select your shirt waists early, as the early picking is the best. Special attention is called to his tailor-made suits, which give perfect satisfaction, at $8.50 and BIO 30. There is no garment that will give the style and form of a nice tailor-made suit. Ex- anime his stock of spring jackets and capes before looking elsewhere. If con- templating wheel 1t will pay you to see the Eagle-the best wheel made. For sale at W. G. Barton's. Housewives can find at this store many choice patterns in all wool ingrains; also large line of good patterns in part wool at 38c. Mat tings from 10c up.
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BANTAM.
BAPTIST CHURCH AFFAIRS.

BAPTIST CHURCa AFFAIRS.
 Rev A. P. Wedge of Rockville gave very interesting and instructive lecture in the Baptist church to full house on Tuesday evening, under the auspices of of the Kings Daughters. The subject was America, the Worlds Theater." At the close of the lecture the ladies served cake and cream.
 The Kings Daughters will hold so- ciable at the home of Mrs Fillmore Brown on Friday evening of the present week.
 Mrs Burton, who has made her home with her daughter, Mrs J. K. Baldwin, died last Tuesday morning, aged s2. The funeral was attended from her late home on Thursday, Rev c. l.. Owens conduct ing the services. The burial was in Beth 1ehem.
 Mrand Mrs John Bishop and Edward Ames and wife were in Watertown, last W Wednesday, attending the funeral of Mrs Hiram Bishop, who died at that place with tum0r.
 c. I. Parshley of Greenfield Hill, for merly principal of the school here, wal iu town, last week, calling on friends. MT Solomon of South Norwalk wal here few days, last week, fl hiag 10 trout.
 Mrs F. E. LandoB, who has been her taking care Of her mother, Mrs Palmer l has returned to her home in Waserbury
 Rev 0. ". Potter has been visiting i Hartford and vicinity.
 l William H. Doyle, of the firm of Flyn
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excellent sermon was greatly enjoyed. Mrs Platt of South Main street is i'll with pneumonia.
 The band realized about $500 from the fair.
 Mrs Borelli left, Monday, to spend a few days in New York.
 The comedy, "In Atlantic City," drew 8 fair sized audieLce Saturday night. The specialties were very good.
 Fred Niblow is the proud owner of a new Featherstone bidycle bought of P. M. Cassedy.
 STILL RIVER AND VICINITY.
 Mrs F. H. Warner and son spent Satur- day in Bridgeport.
 Mrs Waters, who has been spending 8 few days in New Milford with her daugh. ter, has returned home.
 Miss Jane McGeorge spent Sunday in New Milford.
 Mrs James Campbell has returned from her viait in Bridgeport.
 Mrs M. T. Ryan spent Wednesday in Bridgeport.
 Hugh Pipper ia spending a few days with his sister.
 George Lane of Danbury spent Sunday at s. M. Waldron's.
 Mrs F. W. Chase spent last week, in South Norwalk and Bethel.
 Mrs Carman was in Brookfeld, We'd nesday.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
WOODBURY.
RATHER SERIOUS ACCIDENTS, THESE.

RATHER SERIOUS ACCIDENTS, THESE.
 The bicycle season has begun with the warm weather and so, as 1t seems, has the accident part come too. Tuesday morning at recess, while Fannie Garlick and Edith Cartwright, pupils of the high school, were riding out in front of the school, attempting to pass, one turn ing to the right and the other to the left, they collided and the result is Edith if laid up with broken collar bone and al 80 broken wheel and Fannie came ou, all right.
 One other accident ought to be spokel of, because the gentleman thought i would surely be in THE BEE. While Charles Edwards In twc-wheel gig was rounding the corner near Dawson'e, last Saturday evening, he turned too sharp and the result was that he turned over. Thanks to the horse and his holding op nothing was hurt but he got rather dusty so that the bystanders had a good laugh at his expense,
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
7aarE1gN'MALLEr@' E1 Glove Selling 

Our Public have shown in a marked manner their appre- citation of the savings our direct glove imp rtati ms make for them. A steady stream of delighted glove buyers keeps Us busy at our glove counters.
 We'll repeat the story that causes the rush. We order- ed a large lot of French Kid Gloves from the best maker in Grenoble, France. We i'm ported them direct to New Haven, thus saving joJb r's profits and cost ot handling in New York. We can therefore sell this high class goods at $1.25 and $r.5o a pair.
 Another lot also ordered direlt, comes from tiaIDer- stadt, Germany. They are the best low-price glove W know of. Importing them direct makes 1t possible for us to sell them at 75c anu $I a pair.
 These g owes are guaranteed perfect fitting and perfectly made in every respect
 They are in the newest styles and all the leadln5 colorings.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
BRIDGEWATER.
AFFAIRS AROuT TOWN


 Master Kenneth Weeks, who is attend. ing school in Massachusetts, visited his grandfather, 5. R. Weeks, last week. Mrs A. B. Mallett and daughter, Flor. ence, are expecting to make an extended visit to Mrs Mallett's old home in Weste1- ly, Rhode Island.
 In the absence of Rev MT Morse. his pilpit in the Congregational church was occupied by Rev MT Avery of Yale. s. R. Weeks ia visiting Boston, this week.
 c. N. Hatch, who has made SO many improvements in his store, making it one of the finest in the county, is also making extensive Improvements to his residence. The quarantine placed on the scarlet fever case will no doubt be removed very soor, as the patient ia nearly we'll.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
Beautiful Ribbons

You never before saw such ribbon value.
 There are rich, soft, colored taffetas, 6 inches wide, hand some bayaderes in light colors, elegant satin plaids, dots, stripes and m any filmy gauges. A wonderful variety and every yard worth 39c. and soc. Only 25C. the yard.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
Extraordinary Sale of Black Silks.

At prices lower than you could buy to-day of the manu- facturer were you a dealer. Twill be many a day ere such prices greet you again.
 24-inch black Figured Indias. T. 75c. kind, 53c. the yard. 24-inch black F gured India The regular S1.oo kind, ooc. the yd. a2- nch black Peau de Soie. The regular SIPS kind, 93c. the yd. 22-inch black Peau de Soie. The regu ar SI.5o Ri d, SI.I0 the yd- 24-inch black Satin Duchesie2 The regular SI.oo kind,
 7oc. the yard.I 24-nch black Satin Duchesse. The regular SI.I9 k.nd,
 Soc. the yard. 23-inch black Satin Duchesse. The regular SI.5o kind,
 sr.Io the yard. 21-inch black Taffeta. Tae reg ular S9c. kind, 67c. the yard. 24-inch black, foreiga n de, Taf- feta. The regular SIPS k nd.
 oIc. the yard: 24-inch back Surahs. The reg ular S9c. kind, 63c. the yard. 24-;nch black Surahs. The ST .oo kind, 61c. the yard. 27-inch Hack T-ffeta. The reg ular S9c. kind, 63c. the yard. 2o-inch black Louisine. The reg ular S1.oo kind, soc. the yard.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
WARREN.

DEATH OF MRS GEORGE GRITMAN.
 The funeral of Mrs George Gritmap was attended. Apri. 10 Her des tn was very sudden. For several years, Mrs Gritman was totally blind, but a few years since she went to Bridgeport and had an opperation on her eyes, since that time she could see to read without glasses. Her age wss 80 years.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

& Doyle, was in New York few days. last week, on business.
 Dr A. L. Schuyler is out with 8 new buggy, one of Flynn 6 Doyle's best.
 Hon K. D. Weeks is building 8 car riage house.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
WASHINGTON.
IN GRANGE CIRCLES,

Rev MT Carter and others spoke at the Grange hall, last week, upon tem~ perance. A large number were present. Seed night will be on the 26lh. All those who have seeds to spare for distribution
 will leave them with Miss Bertha Coles.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
TROLLEY MEN IN TOWN,

Several trolley men were in town, last Wednesday, looking over the routes in this vicinity. The sui veys for the roads are completed from Waterbury up to the Mlddlebury line.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
IN LITERARY CIRCLES.

There was 8 large gathering at Dr Ford's house on Monday evening, when the Mems and Women's Literary clubs met for the last time, this season. Rev MT Carter gave lecture upon "The Reformation and it's effects upon Amer ica as we'll as Europe" Salad, cake and coffee were served, and social time was erjayed.
 Frank Main is building an addition on to his barn.
 A. C.. Titus is painting his house.
 Henry Williams of New York is the guest of his sister, Mrs Henry Foulois, for few days.
 Prof Hart of New Milford will give 8 Shakesperian lecture before the Monday club on Friday evening of next week, the ssh, at Gunnery hall.
 Senator Platt, who was taken ill at Meriden, is improving and able to come to Washington.
 Mrs Dr Ford is away for few weeks visit.
 The Turner cottage is opened and the occupants are expected soon.
 Mr and Mrs Allen Robinson of New York were at church on Sunday.
 Rev E F. Matthison of Ansonia was in town on Thursday of last week.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
KENT.
DEATH OF MRS MARY DWY.

DEATH OF MRS MARY DWY.
 Mrs Mary Dwy, aged 59, widow of the late Erastus Dvy of Macedonia, died st her home in this village, Tuesday, April II, and was buried in the Episcopal cem- etery the Friday following.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
What is Celery King 2

It Is an herb drink, and is positive cure TOT constipation, headache, nervous disorders, Rheumatism, kidney diseases, and the vari- ous troubles arising from a disordered stom- ach and torpid liver. It is a most agreeable medicine, and is recommended by physicians generally. Remember, it cures consti patton.
 Celery King is sold in 25c and 5Oc packages by druggists and dealers.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

the contract for the work on Breining's house at Lake Waramaug. He is also painting the house on South Main street to be occupied by Verton Staub, and is hustling business generally.
 RIVER DISTRICT.
 James H. Higgins took ride to Ban- tam, last Monday, returning the same day.
 Miss Nellie Osborne, who was quite in- disposed and under the doctors care few days, last week, is much better.
 Marshall Osborne of Brewsters, N. Y, was at his home in this place, last week, Thursday.
 B. ", Madigan's wife and son of Ban tam are visiting at Metichawan farm. James Hine, at this writing, lies in 8 critical condition at his sisters, Mrs D. E. Soule's, of this villa ge, with but little chance of his recovery.
 Mrs Alice Ballard and Mrs William Cooper of the village were in this place recently.
 Mrs William Kinney and infant daugh. ter of Bridgewster were calling on old friends, recently.
 Mrs Edwin Evitts of Bridgewater spent a day with Mrs J. H. Osborne, last week.
 EVANSVILLE.
 E. 0. Turney, formerly of Brookfeld, has opened 8 blacksmith shop at the four corners, the place formerly owned by Dr Knowles. He is prepared to do all kinds of work at reasona ble prices. MT Turney's work speaks for iteelf.
 Mrs Frank Carlson had present from her mother, Mrs Caroline Anderson, of Swift zerland, of 8 beautiful candle stick and two Swiss Bells. They are prize and are highly valued.
 MT and Mrs A. Terhune of Danbury visited their daughter, Mrs Henry Walling, last week.
 William Stone of Dapbury is stopping at present with Mrs J. T. Walling. WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.
 Nelson Kinney has purchased smsll plot of ground of Warren Crossman and will build barn.
 Mrs W. c. Hine has been i'll the past week with grip. Mrs Frank Luddington is spending & week at the parental home.
 Rumor says that Robert z liner will take trip to Germany, this summer.
 The windows purchased for the church have arrived.
 c. H. Osborne has new horse, bought in Washington.
 Levi Richmond, foreman of the north room in Vincent Sterling's warehouse, left 10 days ago to take up his farm work. MT Richmond is good judge of tobacco and well liked by the boys.
 Mrs A. K. Partridge, who has beer spending the past two weeks in New York, returned home, Wednesday.
 Charles M. Beach has the ground broken and cellar started for another new house next east from the Baldwin house, and adjoining the one that s. R Hill is erecting.
 Herbert Thomas has purchaaeda pneu matic tire wagon and with his trotte makes quite smart appearance on ou streets.
 James Hine Is reported better.
 Last Sunday the second of the service for young men under the auspices of th Y. M. c. A. took place at the Congregs tional church. Quite large congre 5 gation was present. Rev Mr Johnson
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Calvin Lines, who lives on the south road to West Side, and has been contem- plating putting up 8 new store this spring, raised the frame of the store week ago last Saturday. He bnilds it on the east side of his hnusa
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
Percale Shirt Waists, BOG.
For the Men.

Neglige Shirts-Of cheviot, with attached collars and cuffs and a nice variety of patterns. soc. is the real value. 2oc. each Laundered Shirts Of Garner s best perca1es. Included are a pair of detachable cuffs. You'll see these in other stores at 8oc. and SI .oo. 50 cents. Handkerchiefs- size, white, with tape borders. SC. usually.
 3 cents each. Golf Hose-With plain or fancy tops. These are the usual soc. kind. Io cents a pair. Co1ored Collars-In standing styles and many patterns.
 From 12Hc. to 5 cents each. Mems Vests-Of medium weight Cashmere, in brown only. The 75c. kind. 4oc. each.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
Make 1t a Point

come to this store next time you need anyhngwhether its paper of pins complete wardrobe But come; vou be surprised at the almost unlimited variety of useful and beautiful new Spring goods we've gathered together.
 There thousands of who will become our reo- uar patrons after they have for themselves how thoroughly we can serve tn how good an dependable our goods are and how wonderfully low the prices.
 Do not hesitate avail freely of all the convenences and advantages Of the storehee yours Every effort that without effort We expect people be courteous
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
Shirt Waists.
Women's Silk Shirt Waists,
 $5.o8

w OTnenS DIX ShIrC "aIStS, $5. o8.
 One lot of handsome plain Tafeta Silk Shirt Waists, in black, turquoise, cerise, Cyrano, also in fancy blue, lavender or cerise stripes. Are made with corded and hemstitched fronts, plain corded backs; also fancy yoke fronts piped with ribbon. Regular S6.98 and S7.5o kinds.
 S5.oS each PercaIe Shirt Waists, BOG.
 Of good quality percale, in plain blue, pink and grey stripes, made with yoke back, bias fronts and self collars. These also come in black and white, and navy and white stripes.
 3o cents each.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
DEATH OF WILLIAM E. TANNER.

William E. Tanner died at the home of his son, Marion Tanner, in WiDsted, April To. He was born in this town 79 years ago and resided here until & few years since, when failing health caused him to rent his farm. He leaves a wid- ow and two sons and hosts of friends to mourn his loss.
 MT and M 8 Colli1s, aged people in the western part of the town, recently died the same day. So fast are the aged ones leaving us and none to fill their places!
 Mrs Munson, our pastors wife, return ed from New Haven on Thursday, where she has for some weeks assisted in the care of sick mother and sister, who are now better.
 Sunday it showed all day giving the appearance of Christmas instead of gen. tie spring.
 Maple sugar makers have had a long season, but, for change, would likt some wealth.: for farming.
 Mrs Brundage returned to Bridgeport the 17th.
 The new home of Marlin Taylor i progressing rapidly.
 John Buher and family have move, from Torrington to their new possessions The house formerly belonged to Marlin Taylor.
 Edward Wetmore of Plattsville has as cepted & position with T. c. Wedge, aD is to have charge of his saw mill.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Scoville Nettleton has sold to Laura B. Nettleton bis homestead in Minortown with 20 acres of land.
 Vernie s. AmbIer of New Haven has sold to William Morris of that place 60 acres of land known as the Wheeler farm and situated on Grassy Hill in the western part of Woodbury.
 Mrs H. W. Gilbert of Derby will oi0e -eadings interspersed with music by local talent in the First church, next Tuesday evening. Proceeds for the ben- eft of the Christian Endeavor society.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
7a4tEtMx:MALLEr@" 4 E
NEW HAVEN.

the contract for the work on Breining's house at Lake Waramaug. He is also painting the house on South Main street to be occupied by Verton Staub, and is hustling business generally.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

The N. E. o. P. will hold their next regular meeting at their new hall on Bank street, Monday evening, April 24
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
Five Good Bargains.

These five opportunities you should not neglect. They are bargains in the real sense of the word.
 First-I lot of the best quail ity French Organdies. We've been seI ing them for 25c. and 37Hc, but wish to close out the ball. ance. So we say,
 9 cents the yard. Second-1 case fine quality Piques in stripes and fig ures in light, medium and dark colorings. Have nev- CT before sold under I215c.
 9 cents the yard. Th.rd-1 bale of Continental C. brown cotton, one yard wide. 6Ac. is the real worth. AZ cents the yard. Fourth-One lot of white, checked Nainsooks, at a lower price than any deal CT can buy them from the mill today. Worth 5c. and 6Ac.
 4 cents the yard. Fifth-4oo yards of fine, all wool, white, Saxony fan nel with pretty white silk embroidery. Really worth, SOC. and 62Kc.
 3o cents the yard.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-24
Reason of the Scarcity OF Rubber.

The scarcity of rubber is a matter
that attracts the attention OF so many
different people. in so many lines of
applied science. that some facts from
one of the United States consular re-
ports bearing on the subject will not
be amiss. The principal reason adj
vanced to explain the lack of rubber
is the great difficulty in securing
enough men to go into the forests
along the Amazon and tap the trees.
There is no immediate danger of any
great shortage in the supply of rubber,
but conservative opinion in the ANA
zon q trict holds that there is sure
to be steady diminution of the out
put for two very cogent reasons; first,
the trees growing near the banks of
the river are naturally the first to be
tapped, and as a result are now be-
coming exhausted, the milk becoming
poorer every year; second the river
banks have all been worked inland for
distance of about three miles from
their banks, and in order to reach the
fresh untouched rubber trees deeper in
the forest. much longer time and a
very much larger number of men will
be required The finest rubber forests
are now said to be along the Purus
river. one Of the large tributaries of
the Amazon from the south.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-24
SCIENTIFI TOPICS
CURRENT NOTES OF DISCOVERY
AND INVENTION.
Portable Electro Lighter-New Brick
DesI=n-Future Steam Speeds at Sea
Reason of the Scarcity of Rubber
Recent Inventions.
Future Steam Speeds at Sea.


Wing in Cassier's Magazine on
Future Steam Speeds at Sea- Mr.. ].
r. Oldham says: AS to the speed of
the future, remember reading an ar
ticle on mechanical impoSSibilitieS
written about twenty-five years ago.
1t was well written and possibly it was
generally correct, but ons operation
which was cited as impossible of ac-
complishment, was that of propelling
a steamer at the rate of twenty-five
miles an hour across the ocean. At
that time the Atlantic had never been
crossed by a screw steamer at so high
a rate as fifteen miles an hour, the
Scotia being the fastest liner in those
days. she having crossed the Atlantic
at an average rate of IA 1-3 knots.
Steaming across the ocean at the rate
of twenty-five miles an hour might,
therefore, we'll have been looked upon
at that date as impossible, but today
there are steamers which have reached
that speed, and there are others in
course of construction which may
probably exceed that rate across the
Atlantic. Although. roughly speaking,
the power required to propel a steamer
varies with the cube of the speed. yet
before a third of the next century ex-
pires, another increase of at least 90
per cent in ocean speed may safely be
prophesied How this is to be accom-
plished it would be too hazardous to
attempt to surmise; but | may point
out how | think ii will not be done.
and that is by carrying and handling
5000 tons of bunker Goals in hull
drawing nearly 500 feet of water. The
model of the ocean mail steamer OF
the next century will probably be that
of very much enlarged destroyer OF
great breadth and length and small
draught of water forward. Lighter
and stronger materials will compose
the structure, which may be moved by
multiple prOpellers, possibly working
in tunnel. so that number of wheels
could be worked by separate shafts.
actuated by rotary motors. as the sizes
of screws shafts and engines even now
under construction are perilously
large; or the motive power may be
produced by compressed air or gas.
Then, the form of least resistance
probably being discovered. the hull.
broad and light in comparison with the
augmented dimensions, will rise on top
of the waves rather than pass through
them. The rolling and pitching may
be more severe than at present. but
with improved cabins and a shortened
voyage the difference may not be no.
ticed. The construction of a steamer
of $4,000 tons will probably not trouble
the constructors of the future nearly
as much as did the building of the
Great Eastern those of the past There
will be infinitely less labor, both men
tai and physical. than was required for
the construction of a great ship in
those days.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-24
The Type Height of a Race.

DR.. Thomson in knowledge says in
every race there are certain individuals
below or above what We may term the
most common height; the smaller in
dividuals may outnumber, balance, or
fall short of the taller individuals. Sc
that their inclusion in the average
may detract from the value of the re-
suit. For this reason the height OF a
race is best expressed by means of a
binomial curve. as was first suggeste 4.
by Quetelet and Gallon. BY the adop-
ton of such a method we are at once
enabled to recognize the standard OF
height attained by the greatest num-
Der of individuals, whilst the sides OF
the curve will illustrate the proportion
of the various individuals who fall
short of or exceed the common stand
ard