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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
NECK AND NECK.
Vote on Canal Treaty Expected
to Be Very Close.

Of Two Hoped ior by Friends
Of the Misunderstanding Execu.
tive Session Showed That Senate
Had Thrashed the Matter Out and
Was Ready to vote-Lodge Asks
Senate to Consider Treaty with
Spain for Cession Of Two Islands in
Order to Gain Time-BoutelIe Of
Maine to Be Captain of the V. S.
Navy on Retired List.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
The PARTING Was Brief.

Amherst, Mass, Dee. 2O.--Af,cr i
married life Of ID years. Henry G.. Nash
ana his wife were parted in death but
Il short time. 4 few days ago Mrs.
Nash was taken i'll with pneumonia and
Succumbed. and yesterday her husband
four days separating the deaths.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Neglected License Formality,

Toronto. Dec. 20. The Ontario fisher
les department officials have seized the
tug Crawford for operating in Lake
Erie, in Canadian waters. without H.
cense. The Crawford is believed to
belong TO the Empire Fish company of
Buffalo. She had on board several
hundred pounds of herring.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Minus Horses, Sled and Grain.

Clinton, Me-. Dee. 2O.-Aldrn Hask ell
lost his team of two horses ana sled
load of grain IN the licnnrbrr river last
evening. Haskell was returning from
the city and had taken to the ice of the
river. The ice broke and let the tea N
into the water. Haskell had Il narrow
escape from drowning.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Skull Crushed bv a Fall,

Boston, Dec. 11.--Willlam Il. Burns
fell from the window of his residence
AMI struck head foremost on the side
walk. His skull was crushed, and lie
died Instantly. He was subject to
heart failure, and he was trying to over.
come an attack when he tainted aud
dropped to the pavement below.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Barred from Connecticut Courts.

New Haven. Dee 2O.--Thc supreme
court yesterday rendered IL decision dis
barring David Callahan from he pI.ac.
ticc of law in this state. Callahan w;iH
formerly Il state senator and assistant
iu'l"" of the city court. The charges
against him alleged that lie converted
tn his own Use certain funds of an estate
for wlicl. he was administrators.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
In a QuarreIsome Mood,

Havana, Dec. 2O.-Ihe special com.
mittees of the Cuban constitutional con.
vention are still fighting bitterly over
the question OF suffrage and presidcn.
tial qualifications. Their reports will
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
The Weavers' Strike,

New Bedford. Mass, Dec. 11.-Noth-
Iny new has developed in the strike sit
untion. II is figured that about half
the wcavcrs are now OH strike, and X
only hall Of these remaining at work
can bc induced to stay out and join 'lle
strikers. it is thought by the leaders
that the battle can be- won.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Russian Warship Has Full Crew.

philadelphia. Dec. 2O.-rhr steam
ship lihynland. from Liverpool, brought
:o.22:I Russian sailors. who will complete
the crow of the Russian cruiser Niriag,
recently bGill by the Cramps. The
cruiser las now her full complement "f
soon as sailing orders are received
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Two Hundred Christiana kilIed

London. Dee. oO.--A dispatch from
Vienna reports recent MoSlem eXcCSsrs
against Christians in the central prov
inCes Of I'urkC. where 200 Christians
have been XII
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
READY AGAIN.
Joint Note Acquisced in by All
Drawn in Pekin.

British Notifications in Previous Note
Said to Be Agreed to by the Repre-.
sentatives Of the Other Govern.
ments-Everything Is Secret as the
Wish Is That the People Be In.
formed by Their Respective Govern.
ments-No Word from Conger, but
"irrevocab Clause Is Believed to
Have Been Eliminated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Strikers Collectors Renort Success.

New Bedford. Mass, Dee. 90. There
is nothing new in the strike Situa ion.
Word WAS received from The collectors
of tie strikers. vi ho were sent to Fall
River, Warren and Bristol. that they
are meeting with srNMl sMCCrSS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Death Was Accidental.

New York, Dec. 2O--Ilr coroncr'S in.
uuiry into the death of Vicar General
Barry of Concord. y. H.. WHO was run
over by a street car in This city on Nov.
II. resulted in II verdict OF accidental
death. The gripman of the car was
eXoneratcd.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

Madrid. Dee. -. In the senate yes
:crdal the royal message, :nnpu:icin.
the marriage at an carly date ni the
Princess of the .ASltrHa. hcirrsS pre-
s,mptiyc to the throne. with Prince
Charles. second son of the Count Of
Caseria, was adopted. lII to -.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Bid of $4,000 for a Seat.

New York. Dee. -. An Incident OF
the very active business IN t'.r stock
market il tn" high prices asked for
membership on the stock exchange.
Yesterday SL2.,Rn was bid for II seat
on the eNcniiugr. compared wish Il sale
ord price
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
For His Dauohters' Sake.

Colorado Springs, Col, Dec. 2O.--Sec
retary of the Navy Long yesterday pur.
will Immediately erect in this city. Mr..
Longs daughters, who have been here
for the past four years for their health,
will make this their permanent home.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Echo of Dreyfus Affair.

Paris. Dec. 90. 4 hat the troubles in.
cideninl to the pr,yfuS affair are :ot
yet over, in spite of the passage of tho
OF Major Cuignct in this mornings pa.
l,rrS. asking the assistance of the min.
lister of war in IN action for libel against
The Steele, which has charged him with
fOrgerN.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
The Dunkirk Holocaust,

Dunkirk, \. Y, Dec. 1I.Bodies of
FIVE more victims of the normal school
fire were recovered yesterday, making
six that have been taken from the
ruins. They were charrcd beyond rec.
ognition. as was the one previously re.
covered.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Men and Docs After Murdere

Gulfport, Miss. Dec 2o.--.\ negro. in
a quarrel with Marshal Richardson
last night. >h"t aIid INSTANTLY Killed
richardson. The negro escaped.
Blood.iourlS were :;ivrn the trail ant!
about 2'n iii"l ;irr following The dogs.
4 lynchng is likely.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Bryan's NcWspaper Venture.

Lincoln. Neb.. Dec. 1.-THE exact
date of the first isSle Of The Commoner
has not been decided upon. nor is Mr..
Bryan ready to announce the members
of his stail. He says. however. lie has
arranged for such assistance rs hc Will
truuirc. The SIZE and makeup Of the
paper is to he determined.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
In a Serious Condition.

Boston, Dec. 2o.--Au unconscious
man. about 50 years old, was found last
hight lying in an alryway leading off
BOylSton street. With his uose broken.
side of his head badly confused and his
skull probably fractured. lie IS in u
serious condition. Whether ii is n
ease of accident or assault is not known.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

Dublin, Dee. 2O.-Timothy Harring.
ton, Nationalist member of parliament,
will sue The Frcemnn's Journal for
libel in having irtmatcd that his vote
in the Dublin corporation was ntiu.
cnccd by pecuniary considerations. He
demands $4,000 as compensation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Thieves Carried Off $4,000 Worth

Boston. Doc. ~. More than SiJ.WN
worth of fine ladies' wearing apparel
this city. manufacturers of ladies'
clonks. suits and skirts. The robbers,
entered the store hy bHtitring down il
rear door.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Not RESPONSIBLE for His Actio,

Cleveland. Pee. -. Harry II. Stew.
art. charged with numbering his infant
daughter and throwing tho body in a
sewer. WAS declared 10 he insane by 4
jury in lii" criminal cnur, yesterday,
Stewart will he placed in IN asylum.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Strike of Miners Ended.

WilkeSharrc. Pa, Dec. 20.--The strike
at the collicrirS of the Kingston Coal
company was declared off last night,
and the 1000 employees returned TO work
this morning.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

Boston. Dec 1T.-Former Governor
Roger Wolcott Is reported to have
passed very bad night. His condition
Is regarded as very serious.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
British Steamer Missino.

London. hcc. ~. Thr British Stealn-
rr Falls u lnvcrsnaid, Captain smith.
from Newport News, oct. 1. for Huenos
Ayr,". has been posted ut l.loyds MS
ilissiug.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

The house, ut tue end of Il spirited
passed bills to compel the Pennsylvania
and Baltimore and Ohio railroads tn
abolish grade crossings to alter their
routes into The city and to change their
terminal facilities. An amendment
was placed upon the Pennsylvania bill
to require the road to build Il rev sta.
ion to cost not less than 81, 100000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
DEMOCRATIC WOE.
C|eve|and's Views on the Party
Position and Remedy.

Overwhelming Success Of 1892 Prom.
ised Continued Supremacy Until
1.-The Falacy Of Free Silver and Pop
uIism" came-Doing Battle Under
Strange Banners Held AIoft in Un.
familiar Hands-Reorsanization Is
Necessary and Adherence to Old
Time True Principles-He Would
Give the Rank and File a CHARGE,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

The news of the appointment Of 4
receiver for the Order of Chosen
Friends. in Indianapolis. has excited
l.tle attention in New England.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

Charles G. Beaman of the law firm
of Evarts. Choatc 4 Beaman. died at
New York. Mr.. Beaman WAS born in
lfuliltan. Me, in 1910.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
To Prevent soread Of Smallpox.

New York, Dec. %. one of the pub
H." schools in Jersey city was closed
yesterday because of the prevalence of
smallpox in that city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

Mrs. Ferdinand B. Smith was found
dead at Toilsumc llill. a suburb Of
bridgeport. Conn. Death probably re-
suited from au overdose of morphine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

Prince Gustavus AdolphuS. eldest son
of the crown prince of Sweden and Nor
way, is i'll with diphtherin
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

call Il meeting OF The Democratic M.
liolml committee in Washington, for
the purpose of rcsigning as chairman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

Mrs. Catherine Olivia Bri,,e, widow Of
the late Calvin S. Brlce, died at New
York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

Fire in the Phillips Andover academy
farm building caused loss of s2500
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
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AROUND&N HUE
I SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.


A report said to emanate crom a
highly authoritative source was cur
rent in Boston this week to the effect
that II was the intention OF Mrs. Jack
Gardner to give her Italian palace,
now in PROCESS Of construction in the
Back Bay Fens, and her superb art col
lection to the public OF Boston as a
free museum Mrs. Jack" when in
tervicweh. characterized the story as
ridiculous, aid said she is building the
house to live in. Mrs. Gardner's most
valuable work is IL famous painting by
Titian. an immense canvas, represent
ing Europa and the Bail" which was
painted for Philip II. of Spain. This
masterpiece went from Spain to
France at the time of the Orleans mar
riage as part of the dowry. Sixty years
ago the Orleans collection was sold
and this picture was purchased by
Lord Darnley. Rubens made copy
of this Titan when he was in Madrid
which is in the Prado museum now
Another good example Of Titan Is kis
portrait of Anne of Austria and child.
The collection would be remarkable
enough if it contained no other paint
ings than those two Titians. which are
museum in the world. But there are
many other paintings of the very first
order of excellence. Among them are
portraits by Raphael, Nrasqnez, Rem
brandt. Sundro Botticelli. Vanaermnre,
MorOhi, Tintoretto, Van Dyck. Boni-
sazo. Fra Lippo l.ippi, Clonet. Lucas
Van leyden and the only painting in
America by Lucas Kranach, Alan
and Eve" The pictures form only IA
small part of the extraordinary col
lection OF works of ART which Mrs.
Gardner has accumulated A museum
of considerable size is necessary to
hold her treasures in the line Of sculp-
ture bronzes. gold and silver.
The past week has witnessed quite
a shake up in the police department.
several of the old timers being shifted
from the Pemberton Square head
quarters to make room for younger
blood, and the recruits in the detective
business are now being put through
their PAGES. Sneak thieves and pick
pockets are expected to appear in the
financial district and Il dead line" has
been established. 1t extends across
State street at the lower end of the o,l
state house. Warning has been given
the known criminals in the city who
profess to be committing no crime not 10
cross that line. TO do SO means arrest
on suspicion. Under the law Il man
arrested on suspicion may be held for
"a hours. Thieves fear even this
slight punishment. and the possibility
of complaint under the vagabond law
being brought against them, it is
thought will keep them out of the dis
trict The bank squad has instructions
to arrest every known thief caught
across the dead line They will be
taken to police headquarters and
Showed up to the other members Of
the force.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

To Give Up Democratic Chairmanship.
Chicago, Dec. 2O.--Thc Recol,! says.
Senator j. Il. Jones. according Ia II"
ports in Democratic circles. will soon
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

Just as lady theatre-goers had be-
come reconciled to the Hub theatre or
dinance compelling the removal OF hats
during performances and the members
Of the male persuasion were rejoicing
thcreat, comes Il Boston society wom-
an. Mrs. VIM. +. Apthorpe, with q
tight to test the law At the Hollis
Street theatre last Monday she was
requested by an usher to remove the
offending headgear. This she posi-
lively declined to do, giving as her
reason thai she was wearing rCgU
latlon theatre hat and that its removal
would render her unpresc ntabl".
Eventually she left the theatre at the
managers request. Next night she
took ler bonnet to the Museum. Here
she Jared better, for the MANAGEMENT
slowed her away in a box. She has
written to the papers on the subject
and intends to write some more 1t is
earnestly to be hoped that the theatre
people viii be- able to continue 10 find
box room for the irrcconc!lables so
that We may be able still to enjoy the
inestimable benefit of Il clear View Of
the blay
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-27
SPRING STYLES.

The very latest and most desirable pat terms in the spring suitings have just been received by Foster, Begse & Go. of Bridgeport, the popular distributors oi reliable clothing and the Original pro- motors of low prices. The store iu the Sturdevant building is busy hive just at present and the counters are loaded with the best the market has introduced for the season. It is easily understood why this store can sell at such low prices when one considers that the company operate 27 stores in New England and are credited with being the largest re- tailers in the trade to-day. Patrons re- ceive value for their money and return each season with friends to purchs SC again and in this way the trade has in-
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-27
MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS.

In these later days nearly every fami- ly has, or should have musical instru- ment of some kind. Those who have will like to know where they can find the largest assortment of music for the lowest prices and those who have not where they can secure an autoharp, ac- cordeon, banjo, guitar, mandolin, violin, flute, zither or any musical instrument they desire at & bargain. For their beni- fit we advise them to call on The Nor throp Publishing Co.,, 63 Fairfield ave- nue, Bridgeport, where they will find 8 full line of musical instruments for low prices, and the largest stock of sheet music in the state, ranging in price from one cent to fifty cents per copy. They sell any sbeet music for half price and many copies for less than the cost of the paper they are printed on. They also carry line of novelties, pictures and frames. All styles of frames are made to order. They buy, sell and exchange second hand school books. They have 6 supply of school supplies, blank books and stationery. When you visit Bridge. dort be sure and give them call.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-27

sale of carriage horses in New York; last week, one horse brought @7 800, and he lot averaged $1,100. An offer of SIC, 900 Is said to have been made for the four-ye' r-old pacer by Direct out of Ben Ton. Hontas Crooke, , 09, B pacer, is expected to beat anything on the New York speedway. don't think the pacers need the sympathy of any Newtown herseman. Why should not the pacer be the most popular horse for track or road use2 He comes to his speed quick and with much less work. He does not require nearly the boots that trotter does. He knocks himself less. In fact the pace is the natural gait of the horse, and the reason there are 30 many more pacers ROW than formerly ia, that they are allowed to take their natural gait, the prejudice against the pacing gait having passed by.
 What horse wilt attract the most atten- tion in the great New York speedway parade on May 5? That pacsr, Joe Patchen,
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-27
THE BEE.
Editorial Ink Drops.

FOR OTHER EDITORIAL MATTER SEE PAGE 4.
 Farmers need not be surprised when they come to renew their fire insur Ance policies to learn of an advance in rates, for the large fra losses in the rural dis tricts in the last few years has caused the leading fire companies to determine on an advance. One of the companies in a letter to it's local agents says "We are again compelled to meet the problem of what to do with the farm and couatry business. The losses on this class are increasing from year to year. We are paying out in fire losses considerably more than the premiums. Our reports for the las1 five years show the premiums have not paid the losses and expenses by over $5O,OOO. This deficit is caused by the increasing fire loss in the country. Our loss ratio on farm risks is nearly double what it was six years ago, and seems to be steadil incr casing. We had more fires in number last year than ever in the history of the company-double what they were six or seven years ago. The question is serious, and resolves itself iAto this: Will we raise the rates and try to keep all, CT will we, in justice to the other classes insured by the com pany, abandon the whole farm business as hopelessly unremukerative at the cur rent rsteP' Farm property is defined by the insurance companies as unprotected buildings and their contents, located on farms occupied for farming purposes. All country risks are gene rally rated as AAA HI PAOPSLNy 1AAOS5 LAG dppAICGtloA 0SA- initely states to the contrary. At the same tune, If farmOr's dwelling is locat- ed on the village street, he can get the same rate as his neighbor who Is not 8 farmer. On the other hand, a dwelling situate outside in the farming district will pay farm rate whether the owner or occupant Is engaged in the occupation of farming or not. The unprotected coun- try village forms the second class of un- protected country property, and consists of buildings situate in villages unprovid. ed with fire department, hydrants or wa terworks, located on the village streets where neighbors are numerous and help abundant. And this suggests the query, will Newtown citizens ever arouse and provide fice protection? It would be money in their pockets to do SO. Where is the man who will put such a project throughP
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-27
IRE DAFF0DTLs' AWAKENING

Early one morning in Spring. With the frost scarce out of the ground, A bunch of daftodils thought to start up, And just take good look around. After spending the winter in a good .warm
 bed, And enjoying nice long rest, They said to themselves, "We are the first tC
 b3up. We will try and look our best. With our yellow dresses, dark green skirts, I am sure we win look quite well, Though there will be others that will do thetl
 best To try and cut swell. But with plainness and neatness we always
 have dressed. Not wearing many coIors tor show; So now as ot old, we choose the same ones That we wore century ago."-[C. L. C., Botstord.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Horse Notes.
WRITTEN BY c. G. PECK.
throughP

always enjoy reading about the horse and am very glad to see some one is in- terested enough to furnish our local pa per with some items each week. feel that 1t is very beneficial to the interests of the horse. But I do not think it looks especially if the writer has one of that breed for sale. Neither do like to zee any ref flections cast upon the breeding of stallion owned in town. Now this prominent CD local horseman hits the pacer in this way. A pacer with 8 record of PIP could command a price of only $20O in the New York market. This may have been S100 more than he was worth. This pacer possibly has been sold for thousands of dollars and proba. bly, will be sold in the future for $50 or less. It makes quite difference when @ horse is offered for sale what his condi- tion Is; we all realize that. In las weeks BEE he says: "Too bad the for eigners do not take more kindly to the pacer, the price of which is on the de-
 
 any horseman would make such state ment as that, unless he had some specia object in view. For every horseman knows that the pacer has never had such boom as at the present time. For the last few years all of our fastest and most attractive contests have been at the pacing gait. Why dId we all go to New York's great race course last fallP It was to see the great pacing contest be- tween the fastest harness horses in the world, Star Pointer, the fastest harness horse in the world, by the record, Joe Patchen and John R. J. Gentry. This contest drew the largest crowd ever seen at trotting track. c. J. Hamlin, &C., knowledged to be one of the most pro- gressIve breeders in the world, paid $10, 900 for 8 three-year-old pacing stallion, last fall. He also owns the pacing queen, Lady of the Manor, 2.04. Too bad the price of pacers is on the de. clinel Why did 1t take four wealthy men to buy Starlight, pacing stallion, thIs month? He was owned by J. H. Bronson of New Haven. MT Jewett has taken his fast and beautiful pair of pacers across the water and all horsemen think 1t will be only short time before the pacer will be the most popular ho-se in foreign countries. There are those who prefer the pacer and there are others who prefer the trotter. It makes no diff ference what horses gait may be. If he has speed with other desirable quail ties, hs will command good price. At
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-27
THE APPETITE OF A GOAT

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose Stomach and Liver are out of order. All such should know that Dr Kings New Life Pills, the wonderful Stomach and Liver Remedy, gives splendid appetite, sound digestion and regular bodily hab. 1t that insures perfect health and great energy. Only 25c at R. H. Beers X Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull & Go, Sandy Hook; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station ; Edward A. Honan, Merwinsville :; William J. Beehler, Brookfield; William E. Hawley, Sherman. Drug stores.