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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09
Cuban Hospitality.


We quote the closing paragraphs of an
account, in the March Century, by Il.
Phelps Whitmarsh, author of "The
Worlds Rough Hand" of q hot midsum-
mer tramp from Santiago to Havana:
Although the entering of city at
night and on foot was no new thing for
either OF US, yet at that time, after 46
days on the road, and after having walked
seven hundred and fifty miles with that
particular city az our goal, we looked at
the mysterious arc Of light in the heavens
before us with strange pleasure not IN
mixed with exultation; for not only had
we accomplished what we bad set out to
DO with safety and in perfect health, bat
we also had that peculiar masculine salts
faction of knowing that we were the first
white men to travel through Cuba on
foot.
AS soon as we crossed the bridge at
Guanabacoa we saw the electric lights OF
Havana In circles, squares and seemingly
endless rows. The whole city was ablaze.
The placid waters of the harbor over
which we looked were shot with si1Yery
streamers. For the remaining four miles
we forget our sore feet, our WEAKNESS,
even our hunger, and stepped along at a
gait in keeping with our lively spirits. At
every turn we found evidence that we
were again entering civilization; first a
great, whitewalled fort guarding the
road; then brightly lighted carriages /;
later paved street, and at last q horse
car. Then from the suburban gloom we
suddenly emerged into busy Thorough.
fare. We had made forty miles that day
and were in Havana.
But alas our rejoicings were quickly
nipped in the bud. Before we had gone
block small man with large whistle
appeared at Balaam's head. He looked at
US suspiciously for moment, then
whistled twice. AS il by magicsfour po-
licemen appeared. In vain we protested,
threatened and hourished handfuls of
papers under the little mans nose. Our
looks were against us. With q iubilant
negro crowd surrounding us, we were
marched off ignominiously to the police
station for the seventh time, and ''run
IL" mule, dog, and all, for the night.
Thus even to the last we were the recip-
tents Of the thing above all others that
stranger notices in Cuba-its boundless
hospitality.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09
TRUMBULL.
GRANGE NEWS.

The last meeting of the Grange was a
very enjoyable one to all present. The
following subjects were discussed at
length :"Home and its relation to schools''
and "What green fodder ia best for dairy
stoek." There was also singing and reci-
tations. The first subject was discussed
along different lines, but it was thought
by nearly all that children should have
proper training at home, thus learning to
be good at school, thereby making it
easier for the teacher. Others thought
that 1t was the duty of parents to visit
the schools, thus encouraging both
teacher and scholar.
The program for the next meeting will
be by the Buckeye Valley Grange of
Ohio.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09
WEST CORNWALL.

A CHANGE IN LOCAL BUSINESS CIRCLES
On March 1 the firm of Cochrane
Brothers ceased to exist, Robert N. Coch.
rane, the senior member, having with
drawn from the partnership. The bust.
ness will be conducted in much the same
manner as heretofore. under the manage
ment of James A. Cochrane and his son,
George w. Cochrsne. Robert N. Coch
rane's many friends regret his action, as
the place of business will seem strange
without his familiar figure. Still more
will be noticed the absence CT Joseph
Cole, one of the main stays of the firm,
who has announced his intention OF de-
parting for the regions of Lakevllle, that
land OF milk and honey.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09

Mrs james Nelson Of Bridgeport has
been recent In town.
PLATTsVTLLH.

HoYDENss HILL AND VICINITY.
Good skating was enjoyed, last week,
on Wilson mill pond.
Mr. and Mrs A. Buckley have returned
from their yisit in Easton.
e. A. jennings is TO have his wood
sawed by power.
Masters Clifford Jennings and Clinton
Sherwood have visited at their uncle's,
Martin Jennings.
Mr. Hickok has smoked L. H. jennings
hams.
Rev and Mrs e. j. Curtis were recently
calling on friends on the Hill.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09
HUNTINGTON.
WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY.

WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY.
Charles Dimon, our local rnilkman,
drives new horse, purchased Of Waite
g Agnew.
School closed on Washipgton's birth
day.
Andrew Rau, while working around
Fornback's sawmilt, had the misfortune
to roll log on to his foot, bruising it,
which will lay him up for some time.
Mrs William Buckingham is very sick.
About 40 members Of Farmill River
Grange spent Wednesday evening at the
home of Mr. and Mrs Charles Jennings.
They presented Mr. and Mira Jennings
with a silver set. 1885,.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09
MONROE.
EAST VILLAGE AND VICINITY.

EAST VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
The next sociable will be held at Mrs
Sylvester CIarke's, including the store to
hold their entertainment, Thursday
evening, March Is. II stormy, Friday
evening. Come one, come all.
Mrs Warren Bliss is very sick, and un-
der DR. Wales care; also Mrs Louis Burr.
Miss Matilda Smith returned to her
home In Shelton, Sunday, after spending
a week with her grandparents, MIR and
Mrs John Waterbury.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09

1t is hard to pick out home in the
Street, where there are children, where
whooping cough is not raging. The list
includes the children of DR. Smith. the
Shepherd boy 9, the children of Ex-Sens =
tor Houlihan, q. E Motifs children, u e
Iarlsons, and til re are oilers. Tt e
Dalady furnishs work, for the parent :,
IL nothing more.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09
WORKING hight AHD DAT

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DIR Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill 10 q augar-coated
globule OF health that changes weak
ness into strength, liatlessnass into energy
brain-fag into mental power. They're
wonderful In building up the health OIly
25c per box. Sold by r. 81. Beers & Co. +,
s.. O. Bull & Co.,, sandy
Hook; Allen joyce. Rnxnurv Station !
Edward "A. Honan. MerwinsYille :William
J. Beehler, Brookfield; William B. Haw-
ley.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09

To secure the original witch ha eel salve,
aek for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, vel
known as a certain cure for piles and skin
diseases. Beware of worthless counter
feits. They are dangerous. r. q. B sers
q Co., Newtown; S. z. Bull & Co.,
Sandy Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Botsford
B. Hawley & Co., S.epney; A B. Fanch-
er, Hawleyville.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09

spread rapidly, and it was soon demonstrated
beyond doubt that cure had at last been
found for deadly Cancer. Evidence has accu-
INFLATED which is incontrovertible, of which
the following ia specimen
Cancer ia hereditary in family, my father,
sister and aunt having died from this dreadful
disease. My feelings may be imagined when the hor
rible disease made its appearance my side 1t was
to cause great alarm. The disease seemed beyond the
skll the DOCTORS for their treatment did good
whatever, the Cancer growing worse all the while
Numerous remedies were used for it but the Cancer
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09

to deadly
Ivasad
well and have had
IN M Winston, N c.
containing other testimonials and valuable
will free address by the Swift Specific
Company, Atlanta Georgia
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09

ed of Miss Addie L. Buck and Messrs q.
e. Kilbourne and Frank z. Soule.
Guests from out of town were Miss
Daisy Hill Of Bridgewster, Gregory g.
Bryan and Louis Chaffee of Bridgeport
viii Nelson and Howard Peck of An
sonia, Harry Flieg of Torrington and MI
Mallett of Bridgewater.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09

from the start. l believe it to be pans-
cea for all forms of indigestion" 1t d.
gests what you eat. r. 81. Beers & Co.,
Newtown; S. G. Bull & Co., Sandy Hook /;
A. B. Brakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley
& Co., Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawley-
vile.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09
TASHUA.
CHRIST CHURCH.

Rev Mr. Mckenzie, rector of Trinity
church, Westport, will be at the special
Lenten service. next Tuesday, March ID.
Please notice the change of the day,
Tuesday instead Of Wednesday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09
STEVENSON.

Miss Edna Clark, who lives with her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Munson Clark,
has been confined to the house with a
severe cold, but ia now on the gain.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09
Results Fatally In Nine
Cases Out Of Ten-A
Cure Found at Last.

S1's ss" = operation because the disease is
blood circulating throughout the SYSTEM although
the the Cancer-may be the
poison remains blood, and promptly breaks aesh
violence
wonderful success in curing obstinate depseaed
diseases which ncurabe, induced
prng sufferers for Cancer after exhaustng the skill of
and effected The glad
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09
CANCER IS DEADL Y!

This fearful disease often first appears
as a mere scratch, pimple or lump in
the breast. too small to attract any
notice, until, in many cases, the deadly
disease is fully developed.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09
STAUB & MALLETT
Successors u Evitis staub.)
Want a New Harness ?

We can suit you II in need of anything in
grades. in both single Gnd double. from the
cheap factory harness 20 the finest hand made
WORK. Look them over you WIN nnd the
prices bottom.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09
BETHEL.
DEATH OF JAMES STERILE.

DEATH Oh' JAMES STIERLIEs
James Sterile died at his home on Sun
day, the 25th, at the age Of 81 years.
An attack OF the grip followed by pneu-
MONA was the cause of his death, al
though be has not been well for some
time back. Mr. Sterile was an old time
halter, and member of the Methodist
church of this place. He is survived by
8 wife, two sons and two daughters and
many friends and acquaintance. Flu
neral services were conducted by Rev Mr.
B. III. Adams on Wednesday afternoon
at his late home in Elmwood.
A. lei. Dimond has been confined to the
house for two weeks with grip.
Misses Anna and Edith Brown of 8
Henry street were in CORNWALL over Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs r. E. Frink.
Current events club met with Mrs
George A. Shepard, Monday afternoon.
Rev Mr. Moody and his wife of Redding
conducted the Thursday evening prayer
meeting in the Methodist church. MIR
Moody preached and Mrs Moody sang.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-09

evening, at her home on Main street.
This week the club were guests Of Mrs
John Miller at her home ON Broad street.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-01

great coat and rushed out on the froat
piazza.
Paul. still laughing. went up to tel
him of the strangers miraculous
power. calling to the tramp to follow
him. but that gentleman, seeming
danger. took to his heels, and he
hasn't been seen since.
Still full of the excitement Of the
thing. Paul drew another stone out of
his bag. but before he could fire it
the deacon had him by the coat collar
and was shaking him as Il terrier does
a rat.
What do You mean by breaking my
windoWs?s said he. when he had tired
OF agitating the frightened Paul.
"Signor Diobolo old me that they
would be replaced,' said Paul, his
teeth chattering from fright.
"Of course. they'll be replaced, but
it will cost YOU a pretty penny. If
YOU worked for me Il year you
wouldn't earn enough to pay for
them
Paul peered through the darkness
for his friend. and it finally dawned
upon him hat he had been sadly
fooled. Being Il manly little fellow.
he told the deacon the whole story.
and promised to pay for the glass if It
took two years. Mrs. Jones had III
the meantime come down stairs, and
she said in her pleasant way. I'm
sure Paul meant no harm. He isn't
miscellaneous. He's learned that trampS
rent good companions, and / guess
he'll hate to hear the sound of broken
glass for the rest OF his life"
But in this Mrs. Jones was mis-
taken. Although Paul was very sor-
ny ha 1,1 aa,,rll ,,,.I I~,.1L " -
deacon's glass. still to this day he re-
members with Joy the crash of that
big pane when the stone splintered 1t
50 musically.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-01
Hester's Cotton Statement.
(By the Associated Press.)

New Orleans, April 27.-Secretary Hes
ter's weekly cotton exchange statement
shows a decrease in the movement into
sight compared With the seven DAYS end
ing this date last year of 5000 bales, a
decrease under the same time year be-
fore last of 1000 bales.
The amount brought into sight during
the last week has been 55.778 bales
against 1882 bales for the seven DAYS
ending this date last year and for the
= days Of April it has been o43. 457 bales.
against 35a,117 bales last year.
The total movement for the 239 DAYS
ION September 1st to date is S.31- 043
taies, against f0,4t1,716 bales last year:
overland across the Mississippi. Ohio and
Potomac Rivers to Northern mills and
oanaGa, l'lt3,939 bales, against 1877. 627
bales last year; interior stocks under
those held September 1st, 1885. against
3l9,l14, excess over September list last
year 23G,273 year before last and Mia
same time in 1897: Northern mill takings
l,t9',44o bales, against LOCI. 445 bales last
year.
rcrelgn exports for the week have been
S4,o3' bales, against 80, 6S1 bales last wear
making the total thus far for the sea
son o,Zll go bales, against e.414.226 bales
last year. The total takings OF American
lnllls, North and South. and Canada thus
Tar Ior the season nave been 3.23o 9o6
against 3.OlO.S24 bales last year.
Stocks at the seaboard and the twentv-
nine leading southern interior centres
nave decreased during the week 70 9OS
hales, against a decrease during the cor
responding period last season of 80 %,
secretary Hester's statements Of the
world 5 visible supply CT cotton shows .
decrease for the week just closed of
-of'lol bales. against a decrease of 81
Al bales last year.
me total visible is 2.S77.S14 bales
against 3,l31.9l5 bales last week and
'.o.o'o bales last year. OF this the totaI
OF American cotton is 2.314.S1i halac
against -.ltt.9l5 bales last week and a
''9,o'o last year: OF all other kinds in
eludlhS Egypt. India. etc. 563. 0O0. against
o'o,ooo baies last week, and 1l6O. 900 bales
last year. 'aie"
of the worlds visible supply there is
no" aioat and held in Great Britain and
continental Europe 1910. 600 bales apainst
-'''l,oVO bales last year; in Egvpt 10 oon
pales' against 215.00O bales last yoar. IN
ihd!a $1,000 bales, against G1S. 000 hale.
last year and in the United States cos coo
paleS, against 1,245, 900 bales.
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had been born in the country ana haI
been Weakened by bird songs, and thsE
missed the lack Of them in the city;
Well. | had just come from England.
with two English sparroWs tor COM
pany. Most of these ma9lclanS pun
rabbits out of hats. and | thought that
if | could kill two birds with on"
stone
Meaning the sparrows." said Paul.
with an odd expression around the
of his mouth.
you're all right. No, not the spar
rows. but / thought that if while do
inc my tricks ! could introduce the
sparrows into New York I'd be dom"
the people 4 service. SO the night OF
tie first performance | began By pull
mo money out Of the clowns ear the
wa / did with YOU, and then told
'em I was going to make em a pres
ent IF some birds, as ! saw the cltE
was birdless. With that | pulled out
two birds from my sleeve and two
more from my shoe. and then a half =
dozen from the clowns cap. and then.
as the audience was charmed at the
flock of little birds. which flew round
and round the ring exactly as II they
were racing. | began 10 Go II by who's
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-01
Canker Worms and Catpillars.

To the Editor: Complaints Of dam
age to peach and apple orchards by
canker worms and tent caterpIllarS
are coming to the State Department
Of Agriculture. These are very ram
gerous insects unless promptly dealt
with. The present cool and backward
spring has greatly favored the in
crease OF these pests. which belong
naturally to 4 cooler climate than
ours.
The canker worm is a small dark
cO1ored looping or measuring worm,
which when distributed let's itself fail
by a thread Of silk which ii spins. 1T
attacks the apple by preference. 1t
eats the buds and young leaves eff
fectually running the seasons crop
Of fruit unless promptly dealt with.
The remedy IS TO spray with four (4i
ounces OF Paris green and n pound
of lime in a barrel Of water. or better,
add the Paris green to 4 barrel OF Bor-
deauX mixture. See the Department
Bulletin. December, 1899. for formu-
las and spraying apparatus.
The ten caterpillar mor commonly
attacks the peach and plum trees. 1t
is larger than the canker worm and
does not loop when walking. 1t lives
- = " 80 - - - - q -
of tree or at end Of a limb. Remedy.
Twist the tents around 4 stick or pole
and bury in ground or throw into
kerosene oil. Spray trees as directed
for canker worm.
Where only q few trees are attack
ed and the owner has no sprayer. fair
results MAY be obtained by mixing
one pound of Paris green in 90 pounds
OF air slaked lime and 10 pounds of
flour or white middlings. Dust the
trees with this powder. If the worms
are not killed by the spray or powder
within three days. repeat it.
Remember these insects will DESTROY
the fruit buds Of any trees within ten
days unless they are themselves de-
stroyed. The trees Will put out leaves
again, but no buds. so there Will be
nc fruit.
GERALD MCCARTHY. Entomolouist.
\. {. Department of Agriculture.
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row, but I'll get enough sport out OF
it TO pay me.
At eight o'clock to the minute Paul
met him in front OF the church. Deb
con Jones house stood next door. /
was as dark as a pocket.
Hello" said the tramp. Where ar"
they? Not gone TO bed at this time OF
night"
There's a donation party at the
Goddard's and ! guess they We gone
to it. Pretty much everybody IN tn
ncighborhood viii be there. Oh. |
wish I'd brought Jack Gardner VITA
me. He loves TO break glass as much
ae | DO. But are YOU sure that You
can mend 'em?"
sure? Aren't there sparroWs III
New York? And We're they always
there? I'm a proper magician all righ-
Here's ten cents that was on your
shoulder. ~Badplace for il.
Paul might have known that It yGS
the same ten cents that the tramp
had given him in the afternoon, but he
was not suspicious. and this final
proof Of the mans power decided him.
4 brought q bag Of stones" said he
Lets begin with the bay window
He Was a good shot, and SO was the
tramp. The latter picked mp stones
from the road and every time either'
one fired there was a delightful crash
OF glass and a window showed a gap
ING wound.
HI. isn't It fun?" said innocent
Paul when the biggest pane IN the
bay window fell in with a tremendous
crash. Il never had SO much fun in
my life"
But an instant later. the house.
which was lighted by electricity, fash
ed into brilliance from basement to
attic. Deacon Jones. who had not gone
TO the party, but who had retired ear
~. had been awakened by the musical
glasses. and realizing that it was i
concert that would cost him a prett|
penny if he didn't stop it at nee, he
lighted ND. iumDcd into his boots ana
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-01

Paul WhaXter wa down by the rJV-
er pegging stones at the windows OF
the abandoned felt mill that for ear
" a wear had stood idle. 1t was not
easy to find even a fragment OF glass,
as it had been a f%aYorlte mark 10:
bows ever since Abraham Miltibank
failed in business and left the null
to its fate.
Paul walked all around ii and found
in an out of the way corner a pane
that had never been broken. He took
good aim and fired, and the musical
sound of shattered glass fell sweetiE
upon his ears.
While he was wishing that he could
find another such dandy target Il
shabby looking man stepped out OF
the door of the mill and said 10 Paul.
You're a regular boy, amt yer!
You love to hear glass breaking. =
can give You a lot OF sport at that
sort of business
Now Paul was not mischieyous and
he didn't know whether to GO about
his business or stay and talk to the
stranger. 1t was a lonely spot. ana
the man was not pleasant looking. He
had slanting eyebrows and keen, deep
set eyes and his beard came TO =
queer little point.
How" asked Paul. deciding to stay
for a minute and talk to the man.
How'd you like me TO enchant a
building here in town. say Deacon
Jones, so that you could break every
window in the house. aud yet 1t
wouldn't do any HARM
THAT would be bully" said Paul.
laughing. "Whewee, wouldn't | jingle
'em. But Mrs. Jones is all right. ana
] wouldn't like to do any damage"
no need to damage 'em. | can fix
glass so that you can break it all 10
pieces and ii will be restored rs soon
as you get tired breaking it. Years
ago. when | was young. ! was called
Signor Diabolo. the great magician,
and / Travelled with the greatest cir
Gus on earth. There is very little |
can't do in the way Of pleasing a boy,
n although, Of course. YOU don't be
lieve in fairies. yet if you've eve seen
: any sleight Of hand tricks al the cir
Gus you know hat We prestidigitator5
can do wonderful things
"Presty what?' asked Paul perpleN-
eddy.
"Prestidigitators. It fits the mouth
pretty snug, doesn't it. II means one
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-01

who is handy with his fingers
"Oh, YOU mean one who can saNv
and hammer and put things together
like our hired man"
Not exactly" said the man. with a
queer laugh. Tools never suited me.
but | can pull a quarter of a dollar
out OF your cheeks as easy as pie He
reached over to Paul as he spoke ard
drew a silver quarter from his fracklcd
cheek.
Paul, who had never seen any
sleight of hand before, was lost in
wonder. The man then took a quarter
out Of his hair and put it into his own
pocket. He followed this up by tax
ing six quarters in succession from
Pauls eyes, ears and chin. always put
ting each quarter into his pocket be
fore getting another.
Paul, who was a farmers son. never
had much spending money. and he
wanted to see all the quarters, to-
gether.
Lets look at 'em in a pile said
he, his eyes dancing with expectations.
Now the tramp had only one quar-
ter and he simply made believe to draw
them from the lad, so. of course. he
could not pile up one quarter to look
like eight, for he possessed no super
natural powers at all.
Didn't you know. boy said he.
that money made this way will new
er pile up?"
Paul didn't more than half believe
him. but he didn't like to say so. and
the tramp changed the subject by say
ing: Did you ever hear how the
s%parroNs came to New York;"
II knew there We're lots of them il
all the big cities, because brother Bob
is a drummer and he told me. but |
don't know how they came to New
York
swell, | put them there. Would
YOU like to know how | did it. o.
would YOU like to 90 and break those
windows nOw?"
Paul was a little doubtful about the
wisdom Of breaking Mrs. Jones Viii
dows, but q story was q story. so he
said: 81 guess I'd like the story first
He glanced at the sun and noticed
that it was pretty low in the west,
and he knew that he ought to be on
his way after the cows. but how the
sparrows came to New York sounded
too tempting to leave for COWS.
"We1l, / introduced 'em into all the
big cities in N season, the first time
that Barnum's great circus took to
the railroads. You see, New York was
birdless, and the city people got home
sick for the little fellows. Most Of ZEN
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-01
Whipping Negroes in Delaware.

Dover, Del. April 2S.-Fully a thou
sand people were present at the coun-
~ Jail here today to witness the whip
ping of nine culprits. all colored, who
had been sentenced for petit larceny.
Four OF the nine received twenty lash
es. The lash was we'll laid on by Sher-
III Wharton. Samuel Granger. an old
offender. in addition to his lashes was
compelled to stand in the pillory for
one hour.