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Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
Vests Stolen PIGS.

"Another story that Vest told related to
his candidacy for the legislature in 1861
against A. S. Walker. The canvass was ex-
ceedingly exciting because of the near ap-
proach Of war, and all the questions incl
dent to it were discussed with much ami
nation. Charges and counter-charges were
made Both sides knew that about six
votes either way would determine the con-
test, and on the day before election Walker
raised the point on Vest that he had stolen
some pigs. The only way that Vest could
meet the charge was to acknowledge smil.
ingly that he had the pigs in his pen and
in his possession. If he had gone further
and said that he had bought them--which
they hoped he would do-they had wit
nesses to show that he had not bought
them, but Vest was too shrewd to be caught
in the trap, and turned the accusation off
with laugh and the remark
Gone can't account for the way his boys
get pigs2 st. Louis Republic.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
An AII-Year Resort.

The Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Ark,
opens March l, 1900. A most desirable, at
tractive and convenient resort for health
and pleasure seekers Ideal climate, pure
sparkling water, best accommodations.
Through Sleepers via Frisco Line. Write
for particulars to Manager Hotel or to any
representative of Frisco Line
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
our Increased Trade with china.

England can no longer compete with us IN
the shipment of many products to China.
Our trade with the Chinese has increased al
most forty per cent. within the last year
This is merely natural. The best wins in
everything. For a like reason, Hostetter' 5
Stomach Bitters, the best remedy in the
country, has for fifty years acknowledged no
superior to cure constipation, Indigestion,
dyspepsia and biliousness.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
NEEDED THE SOAP.
The AmiabiIity of Women Shoppers
in q Bargain Store Rush Is
Truly Fetching.

1t was at department store bargain coun-
ter for odds and ends. Women squeezed
and elbowed and showed to get alongside the
counter. Frequently two of them happened
to pick up the same bargain at one and the
same time, and then they both retained their
clutch on it and looked daggers at each other
until the stronger of the two won the vic
tory or the bargain was rent into ribbons
A naughty matron with an electric seal
coat picked up box containing three cakes
of imported soap for eight cents at the same
moment that an humble-looking little wom-
an in faded tan coat had fastened her grasp
on the box.
81 believe l was the first to take hold of
this" said the matron in the electric seal
coat, freezingly.
The humble-looking little woman held on
for minute, studying her antagonist, then
she slowly relaxed her hold on the box.
well, you can have it, !" she said, amiably.
"You look as if you need the soap"
The bargain counter is the place to OBJ
serve how they love one eanother.-Washing-
ton Post
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
THE OLDEST MAN In America
Tells How He Escaped the Terrors OF Mam
Winters by Using Peruna.

cna. isaac brock a citizen of McLeuO,,
County, Texas, has lived m uaa
ne now lives with his sou.in.i. sa"'
Valley Mills, Texas. at
In speaking of his good hesI, .
extreme old age, Mr.. Brock saws N"'
CATER a man has lived in -.
world as long as I have. bs ours.
TO have found out Rreat usn',
things by experience.
"One of the things / have found
out to my entire satisfaction is IL.
proper remedy for ailments tb,,
are due directly 10 the effects .,
the climate.
"During my long life I bav.
known a great many remedies fo,
coughs, colds, catarrh and dis,,
rh0a. had always SuppoSsd
these affections TO be differp,,
diseases, but in reading DR.. Hart.
mans books IhaVe found out th,,
these affections are the same and
thar they are properly called ca,
tarrh.
al had several long sieges with
the grip. At first / did not know
! that Peruna was a remedy for thk
disease. When heard that IA
grippe was epidemic catarrh |
tried Peruna for la grippe and
found it to be just the thing.
"AS for DR.. Hartman'S S remedy
Peruna, / have found it 10 be the
best, If not the only, reliable rem.
edy for these affections. Ii has
been my standby for many years
and / attribute my good health and
extreme old age to this remedy.
avery truly yours,
u~1 @~A
For a free book on catarrh, address
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus,
Ohio.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
Hicks-'I wonder how the Tollers manage

Hicks-"I wonder how the ToIlers manage
to get along Why, believe they owe every
body in town" Wicks-"That's why they
get along so well. Toler has big mail
every morning. They are all duns, to be
sure; but the impression upon the neigh
bors is just the same as if they were invita-
tions to first-class society functions. 1t is
the quantity, not the quality, that does the
business, you know" Boston Transcript.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
A Side Show.

The gentlemen engaged in spreading q
knowledge of the Pan-American exposition
in Buffalo in the year 1901 have certainly a
sufficient idea of its importance. They speak
of the cataract of Niagara falls as an 'acces-
sorry attraction. Western Electrician.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
Rnne. SneItz. RromuA.

Most remarkable trio. Will make fel
low rich despite himself if he plants 8
plenty. Sazer's catalog tells. Send lOc. and
this notice for samples of above and big cat
aog. John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse
Wis XII
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08

Itrequires no experience to dye with PUT
NAM FADELESS DYES. Simply boiling
your goods in the dye is all that's necessary.
Sold by all druggists.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
ParadOXiCal.

Bridget" said the mistress to her sick
Fa nDpG ySu ssd si1e she f d taen9 taRe any
thing to make me we'll, aven if l knew
twould kill me. e."-Philadelphia Record.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08

The promises of lover are as unreliable
as those of politician.-Atchison Globe.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08

1 have found Piso's Cure for Consumption
an unfailing medicine.-F R. Lotz, 1906
Scott ST., Covington, KY, Oct. 1, 1894.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
Hoy's This:

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, Q.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last l5years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, 0.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Glow did Jack come to make up with
Jim?" Heard some one say they were at
skies and sevens, and was afraid of the
unlucky l3.'-Town Topics.
The baker gets crusty himself when his
bread doesn't pan out well.-Golden Days.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
Low Temperature.

Teacher-What happens when a mans
temperature goes down as far as it can go?
Smart Scholar-He has cold feet, ma am.
Boston Christian Register.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08

The Grip of Pneumonia may be warded off
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08

The Pocahontas Tobacco Works Co. of
Bedford City, Va, wants two travelling
statesmen in each state. Write them for par
ticulars. Experience not absolutely necessary.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08

You must behave yourself if you hope
to avoid worry; no guilty man can avoid
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08

A man seldom tells the truth about his
business; he exaggerates it one way or the
other.-Atchison Globe
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
President Krueger Ahead.
Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa,

Dec. 7, 1899.
Messrs. Swanson Rheumatic Cure Com
pany, Chicago, ILL.,, L. S. A: Gentlemen
Your last shipment and communication re-
ceived. | am very much pleased with the
information that you have so kindly given
me.
Please find enclosed bank draft to the
amount of 94l2 los, for which send me
twenty five (25) gross of Swansons %
DROPS" Ship same as before IN order
that there may be no delay, as this medl-
cine will be greatly needed before 1t reaches
us. The last shipment is almost disposed OF,
ns the medical department OF our army uses
large quantities. This order is entirely for
use in the army.
| have been told that our success on the
battlefield is due to a certain extent to the
use of '5,DROPS" Rheumatic Cure, which
has relieved and prevented a great deal of
suffering among our men from Rheumatism,
exposure. Your "5-DROPS" is as good as
a Transvaal solder In one of the battles,
small quantity of ''5-DROPS," together
with other medicines, was captured by the
English, which was great loss to our men.
The Ruinecks won't do it again. | am, re-
spectfuly yours,
PETER HAAS.
"5-DROPS" is the most powerful specific
known. Free from opiates and perfectly
harmless. 1t is a perfect cure for Rheu-
matism, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia,
Backache, Asthma Catarrh, La Grippe,
Neuralgia Headache, etc. Large sized bot
ties 900 doses), Sl.00, or three (3) bottles
for s.. 80. Sample bottles 25 cents.
SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE CO.,
l60 to l64 Z. Lake St., Chicago, Ill.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
Called 1t Down,

"You want decollete shave, presume"
remarked the funny barber, as the dudelet
climbed into the chair.
"Aw-beg pardon" said the youth, "but
weally, | aw-fail to comprehend"
That's French for cutting down." an
swered the knight of the razor, with grin
on his mug-Chicago Evening News.
The echo is always polite enough to re-
turn a call-Chieago Daily News.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08

The goodness of our intentions never ex-
cuses the badness of our actions-Chicago
Daily News.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
The Best PRESENTATION Cor Chill.

and Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic. tits simply iron and quininein
ataSteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, SOC
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08

To Cure n Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money fit fails to cure. CSC.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
~HOICE Vegetables

~ will always find a ready
market-but only that farmer
can raise them who has studied
the great secret how to OBJ
tain both quality and quantity
by the judicious use Of we'll
balanced fertilizers. No fertil-
izer for Vegetables can produce
a large yield unless it contains
at least 80 Potash. Send for
our books, which furnish full
information. We send them
free of charge.
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
90 Nassau ST.. New York
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08
Business en-.

Old Hardcash-I've decided to take young
Sharpleigh into business with me as soon
as he and my daughter get back from their
honeymoon.
Bullion Bonds-But thought you saw no
good in the fellow?
81 didn't at first, but I've changed my
mind. | told him he couldn't have my
daughter till he had at least fl,OOO in the
bank He got me to put it in writing, and
then went out and borrowed the Gl,000 on
the strength of becoming my son-in-law.
Such business ability as that mustn't be al
lowed to go to waste. ."-Tit-Bits.
Nobody is expected to see through joke
until after it is cracked.-Golden Days.
Not need, but pride, keeps US poor
Rams Horn.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08

The way to get more is to make the mos
of what we have.-Ram's Horn.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08

o. Nassau ST.. New York.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08

The baker gets crusty himself when his
bread doesn't pan out well.-Golden Days.
Southern Republican., 1900-02-08

Not need, but pride, keeps US poor
Rams Horn
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-11

occurred between the men and the off, cials, and as result, 1t is doubtful if there ever was 8 period i'll which better or more work was turned out, than at present. The men feel an interest in the work, that would not be apparent if ar bitrary supervision and unfair treatment were the rule. MT Cushman, by the way, is 8 most eff ,ient master of the rubber business. His first position in this line was with the Cleveland Rubber Go. at Cleveland, O., for five years, then for 12 years with the Mechanical Rubber Go. at Chicago, and the last five years with the company in whose service he Is now en- gagged. Personally MT Cushman is a most affable and charming man and his local circle of friends has been constant ly enlarging. It should be added that this little sketch appears without his de. sire or knowledge, as he Is not 8 gentle man who courts publicity in any way. It Is simply tribute to the worth of a worthy man by an impartial observer, who has a chance to meet the men and know in a measure how they feel.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-11
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 CT 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., 1900-05-11
SHERM AN.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NEWS.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NEWS.
 Saturday, May 5, Rev D. Moses and ". W. Moses attended the annual meet. ing of the Housatonic Christian Endeay- or Union at Falls Village. They brought the Union banner home with them; the percentage of attendance at the prayer meeting of the Sherman society being the largest of any society reporting.
 Sunday, May 6, was day of joy tC many at the Congregational church because seven young people were receiv. ed into membership. Four of them were from one family.
 Rev MT Moses will preach at the Cen. ter, next Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock, Subject, 'Seeing Goa in Nature.''
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-11
Fairfield County.
BEDDING.
THE LATE MRS c. ". KELLY.

The funeral of Mrs c. W. Kelly, whose death was announced in last weeks BEE, took place on Thursday afternoon from her late residence on Couch Hill. Rev J. D. Skene of Danbury officiated. A quar- tet, David Williams, John Williams, Miss Annie Williams and Mrs J. B. Sanford, sang several hymns. The burial was in the Ridge cemetery. Few persons will be more greatly missed in church and the community. She was 6 woman of more than ordinary culture and refine- ment. In her early life she was 8 suc- ce ssful teacher and at one time taught in the deaf and dumb asylum, Knoxville, Tenn. She was the youngest daughter of John ". and Altha Sanford. A broth CT and two sisters are dead, the former, George, having died many years ago, 8 young man. She is survived by 8 hus- band. Rev c. W. Kelly, former rector of Christ church, brother, K. J. San. ford of Knoxville, Tenn, and sister, Miss Mary A. Sanford.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-11
SHELTON.
DEATH OF CHARLES G. wAKELEE.

DEATH OF CHARLES G. WAKELEE.
 Charles G. Wakelee died on Thursday last after an Illness of several months. First he had typhoid fever and before he fully recovered from that he was attacked by the grip. He was born and had al- ways lived in the place where he died. He leaves wife and one child, the latter the wife of Wesley G. Pattison. The funeral occurred last Sunday afternoon, Rev G. H. Buck of St James, church, Derby, being the officiating clergyman The interment was ia the Long Hil cemetery.
 Miss Ruth Beardsley has been chosen ! chorister of the choir of the Church of l the Good Shepherd.
 General Superintendent Carrier of the l trolley line was 8 visitor in town last week. They propose to run the cars between here and Bridgeport about every half hour instead of an hour, as now, and to make quicker time.
 Express cars for light freight are to be run on the trolley road between here and Bridgeport. It is expected to make two trips each day.
 The ladies of the Church of the Good Shepherd gave supper in the Town hall which was we'll patronized, and or Thursday evening the Jane Sheltr [ Literary society gave an entertainmer in the same place with readings fre m l Walter Scott.
 The selectmen advertised the second time for bids to improve the Bridgeport road and they opened them last Friday evening at the Town Clerks office. The lowest bid was B snnett N. Beard at S5 cents per foot.
 F. G. Perry, who has been III for the past two months, seems to be slowly ia il ing and doubts are entertained of his re covery. His many friends are anxious and hope for his recovery.
 So far not more than half the dogs 1T town have been registered.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-11
A RARE OCCURRENCE.

We give an extract from letter writ ten by former scholar of the Redding Institute, fourishing school conducted by Daniel Sanford and k. P. Shaw: "To. morrow is the 5Oth anniversary since I first breathed the air of dear old Red ding. Tell Daniel, he and I ought tc have a golden celebration. It is very rare that master and scholar live out { halt century together and maintain inti mate social relatiors" Miss Bessie l.. Shaw has been spending several days with her friend, Miss Eve lyn Hill, of West Bedding. H. s. Shaw ia engaged in painting thu cottages in Danbury, belonging to Dr A M. Reed.
 All persons having books out of thu Ridge Library are requested to return them immediately as the library is to b. sent off and exchanged for another. Stephen Sanford is at Broad Albins near Amsterdam, N. Y, setting up th' machinery for button shop.
 D. $. Sanford has donated 50 volume of standard books to the Ridge Library In last weeks BEE the item reading Miss Belle Davis should be Miss Bellt | Nickerson.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-11

After suffering from severe dyspepsia over twelve years and using many reme- dies without permanent good finally took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It did me 80 much good I recommend it to every- one," writes J. E. Watkins, Clerk and Recorder, Chilicothe, Mo. It digesta what you eat. R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; 8. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B, Hawley & Co.,, stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill. *
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-11

James J. Ward has get out 800 peach and plum trees about his place.
 T. W. Turney has been on the sick list.
 Miss Theresa Martin spent Sunday with Florence James at H. W. Osborne's.
 Miss Anna F. Seeley and Miss Porter have returned from Stratfield to their home in Easton. Levi Edwards and family visited Ed ward Hill, Sunday. Mra John Jones spent Sunday in New Haven.
 James Ward and family spent Sunday at their cottage at Fairfield Beach. J. H. Wheeler recently assisted in l moving family from Bridgeport to the home of Miss Clarisss Banks, where they are expecting to spend the summer.
 Miss Edna Gregory of Sport Hill spent Sunday with Miss Grace Sherman.
 Miss Mary Ferris is i'll with a sev ere cold and throat difficulty.
 Mrs Clarissa Sanford has recently wis tied in Tsshua.
 Miss Mary A. Bulkley still remains very feeble.
 The bay windows in the homes of Mir G. B. Tucker and Mrs Wilson Ferris art very bright with beautiful flowers ant foliage.
 Mrs J. H. Wheeler has beautiful ros' bush which has been in bloom fol many months, owing largely to the gen erosity of it's owner in gathering ant sending many branches of the fragran beauties to friends far and near, wht were less fortunate than she in the mat ter of roses, thus proving the truth of thu
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-11

SESSie@iAots wonderfully successful in promptly curing lame back, kidney. bladder, uric acid trou- bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst form of kidney trouble.
 Dr. Kimer's Swamp-Root is not rec commended for everything but if you have kid ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found just the remedyy you need. lthas been tested in so many ways, in hospital work, in private practice, among the helpless too poor to pur- chase relief and has proved so successful in every case that special arrangement has been made by which all readers of this paper who have not already tried it, may have a sample bottle sent free by mail, also book telling more about Swamp-Root and how to find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble. When writing mention reading this generous offer in this paper and Et
 send your address to ssgFI'EsssTk4E Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bing Iss hamton, N. Y. The @slsls sEsl P ssAsSssss2ee9 ss2e regular fifty cent and Home of swamp-Root dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-11
CIRCULATION
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TEN PAGES.
TOWN TOPICs. A Popular and Efficient Super
 intendent.
CHARLES R. CUsHMAN.

CHARLES R. CUsHMAN.
 One of the pleasant features of the To. cal labor situation Is the good feeling ex- isting at the local shops of the New York Betting & Packing Go. between the employees and the superintendent and his assistants. Charles R. Cushmar, whose portrait we give with this article, has been superintendent of the local shops about two years. In addition to this i'm portant duty, Mr Cushman is also su. perintendenr of the shops of the same company at Passaic, N. Y. He makes 8 weekly trip to Sandy Hook, and both the local employees and the citizens of the town have come to hold him in the high est regard. During his administration here not ripple of unpleasantness has
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-11

J. Q. Hood, Justice of the Peace, Cros- by, Miss, makes the following state. ment: II can certify that One Minute Cough Cure will do all that is claimed for 1t. My wife could not get her breath and the first dose of it relieved her. It has also benefited my whole family" It acts immediately and cures coughs, colds, croup, grippe, bronchitis, asthma and all throat and lung troubles. R. H. Beers &s Co.,, Newtown; 8. c. Bul & Co.,, Sandy Hook A. B. Blakeman, Bots- ford; B. Ha wiley 6 Co.,, stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-11

W. s. Musser, Millheim, Pa., saved the life of his little girl by giving her One Minute Cough Cure when she was dying from croup. It is the only harmless remedy that gives immediate results. It quickly cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, grippe, asthma and all throat and lung troubles. R. Fl. Beers 6 Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford B. Hawley t Co.,, Stepnev; A. B. Fanch- CT, Hawleyville; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-11
AN EPIDEMIC OF wHooPIHG COUGH.

Last winter during an epidemic o1 whooping cough my children contracted the disease, having severe coughing spells. We had used Chamberlain'f Cough Remedy very successfully for croup and naturally turned to it at that time and found it relieved the cough and effected complete cure.-Johr E. Cliff ford, Proprietor Norwood House, Nor wood, N. Y. This remedy is for sale by R. Fl. Beers S Co.,. Newborn; Taylor Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; W. N. Hurd Long Hill; A. B. Farcher, Hawleyville
 A. B Blakeman, Botsford, druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1900-05-11

what the doctors called an incurable ul- cer on my jaw" Cures piles and all skin diseases. Look out for worthless limitations. +. Fl. Beers S5 Co.,, New town; g. c. Bull X Co.,, Sandy Hook :; A. B. Brakeman, Botstord; B. Hawley 6 Co.,, Stepnev: A. R. Fancher, Hsw- leyville; W. N. Hurd. Long Hill.