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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

D. Hall. manager Of the Logan
creamery. was over from Claflin, Satur
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

Miss Groaty went to Enporia last
week. where she will spend her hollis
day vacation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

The Arlington hotel. az Heisingtoa.
was not running just 10 suit the bus
baud of ls.r land adv. and he made an
attempt % set it on Dire. last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

Frank Porter visited the folks at
Larned, Wednesday, and psrto,k of a
supper of roast 'pOssum-and other
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

A tricky lawyer is like mar
troubled with insomnia-he lies frs,
onona side. then on the other. and il
wide awake the whole tins
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

Leon Roberts and wife ate Christ
mas turkey with Mrs. RS parents
| at Galatia
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

Frank Ladenberger and o P. Aspy,
of Hoisington, were over to the county
seat Thursday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

Will amberia ain and\ Mrs Bsssi
Webb. Of Topeka. came up to Wis
their mother. Mrs B. E Chamber
lain. during the HOLIDAYS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

Register of Deeds Brodie is visiting
In Topeka this week, going down
Thursday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

Mrs. j, J. Winterburg visited with
her son. Ed F., at Alva. Ok, during
Xmas week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

Miss Alice Dunn spent Christmas
with friends at Raymond.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

We have few of Irl r. Hicks 100
altman acs. at rs cents each.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

The PROCESS Club was entertained
Thursday of this week by Mrs. j
Geo, Brinkman
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-12-28

Mrs. Axel Wemmergren has been
quite bad off for the past few days,
physically.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07
THE HOTELS.
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

AAA2AAAS NY A1>A >A6AsHoAs
 There was lively game of ball on the lawn at the Inn on Labor day between the Bryans and McKinleys. Notwith. standing the game was umpired by Law. yer FlaRg of New York, Bryanite, the McKinleys won.
 In the putting match on the goli grounds at the Inn the winners were MT and Mrs R. c. Seeley with score o1 1l5, MT and Mrs W. B Seeley, Jr., with score of 123 and MT and Mrs T. B. De- Forest with 22O
 J. K: Foster, g popular member of the firm of Foster, Besee 6 Co.,, who with his family have passed six weeks at the Newtown Inn, returned to Bridgeport on Wednesday. This departure is regretted by the guests and the residents of the Street as well.
 MT and Mrs E. A. Hawley, and the Misses Ella and Hattie Hawley, who have been at the Newtown Inn for six or seven weeks, returned to Bridgeport, this week.
 An enjoyable progressive whist party was held at the Newtown Inn, Wednes. day night, under the management of Mrs w. Fl. Gardner. The prizes were as fol- lows: 1st gentlemen's, William E. See. ley, Jr., picture, hunting scene; 21 gen. tlemen's, H. P. Reed, book; 3i gentle mems. T. B. DeForest; consolation prize, A. F. Clarke; lat ladies', hand painted vase, Miss Carrie Knapp; 2d ladies', Miss Jean Cunningham of Washington, D. |; 3d ladies', Mrs G. c. Glover; consola- tion, Miss Ella Hawley. Dancing fol- lowed the whist to music furnished by Prof c. s. Platt and Arthur I. Platt.
 Mrs White of Bridgeport, who has passed the summer at the Newtown Inn, leaves on Saturday for her city home.
 MT and Mrs Fl. P. Reed and children of Brooklyn are at the Grand Central for brief sojourn.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

HNION BUSINES9 COLLEGE Main and Con. U gross streets, Bridgeport. Send for the CT issued. Day and evening Sessions of fail term begin September
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Washington Hollow, N. Y. Jessie B Dillsrd, b, m., A, S. G ffin
 Washington Hollow. N. Y. E.hel F., b. m A. 5. Cliff, Washing l ton Hollow, N. Y. Cartridge Jr., blk g., E. c. Walker, New York.
 Rapid, b. h., w. Williams, Washing. ton Hollow, N. Y. 2.2O Class, Purse $20O. Mystery, b. g., N. s. Thomas, Derby. Brown Dick, br. g., I, B. Harris, New town. Potoka Boy, b. g., I. B. Harris, New Achamar, b. g., James Marsh, New Mill
 ford. Sherman Chief, b. g., E. J. Emmons,
 New Milford. Ivory M., br. m., H. Thomas New Mill
 ford. Minnie T., b. m., Frank Evitts, New Mil Gilfoila, b. m., J. W. Green, Jr., Dan
 bury. Aristos O., br. g., E. c. Wixon. Derby. Oliver Q b. g., P. o. Dwyer, Danbury. Lsmabo, b. m., W. E. Williams, Wash-
 iDgton Hollow, N. Y. Wilkes Pointer, br. g., c. H. Nichols,
 Waterbury.
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TOWN TOP1Cs.
GOOD RAGING IN DANBURY.

NEW MILFORD HORSES GET FIRST MONEY. The race meet of the Gentlemen's Driv- ing club, given on the Fair Grounds track in Danbury, Monday afternoon, was witnessed by about 1900 people. Two horse races, the 2.25 class and the 2,50 class, were pulled of. There were some good entries and the races were interest," ing. New Milford sent down crowd of 60 rooters while Newtown sent over 8 goodly number. The New Milford boys went home jubilant, as Ivory M., owned by Hubert Thomas, and Achamar, own- ed by James Marsh, carried of first mon- ey in the two races. Much indignation of F. O. D., who apparently with inten- tion, pulled his horse against Ivory M., causing the latter to lose the heat and cutting Thomas horse on the legs. The crowd hooted the driver, who evidently deserved it. MT Dwyer, the owner Of the horse, apologized to Thomas, saying he did not uphold that kind of work. I. B. Harris Potoka Boy showed up we'll ia the 25 class, winning second money. The score:
 2.25 CLASS:
 Ivory ,aIa M, br m' H Thomas New Mill a,,4, Potoka Boy. bg. B Harris, New.
 town, 14632 Quarterback. g, Ridgewood Stock
 Farm, 56314 GilfOila, m, w Green, Danbury, 4542 8 O D, b z, P Dwyer, Danbury, 6225d
 bury. 2s5d
 Time :lO1.2. 1:1O1.2. :09 1-2, IS.
 2.50 CLASS:
 Achamar, b 2, Marsh, Sherman, 4111| Pearl. b m, Young, Danbury, l425
 man, ~ e' s2ss William c, oh g. D 0 Gilbert, Dan. J H D. b o Dwyer. Danbury, sseS Danbury Boy, blk 8. D W McNa-
 mara, Danbury, 2S34| Quaker Girl, br m, G Peck, New
 town, .676 S| Merry Master, br m, Ridgewood
 Stock Farm, 5647I
 bury, sss6I
 Time, :15 1.2. IS 3.4. l: IA 1.2, l:18l2.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

You run no risk when you wish to buy watch of us, as any article in our line is guaranteed, and warranted to be as rep resented. If you wish to have reliable jewelry, or work done the place is Reid & Todd's, 1O54 Main street, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07
Miss Florence Hawley of Shelton is the guest of Miss Florence Beecher.

J. G. Dowd, hard-working and es' timable Woodbury farmer, was 8 caller at THE BEE off1ce on Wednesday. MI district schools, and is opposed to the idea of closing them ,and there are scores of farmers who applaud his grit in stand ing up for what he believes to be right. Woodbury has an excellent graded school, but there are those who think the school board in that town is making a
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07
THE VIEWPOINT ACADEMY.

TO OPEN ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER IF.
 The Academy will open on Monday, September IT, with William w. Gardner as principal, and an assistant teacher. Scholars of primary, intermediate and advanced grades will be received as here- tofore.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07
SEPTEMBER WEDDING BELLS.
MISS SANDREWS-MR STURGES.

William Everett Sturges was married st the Congregational pa, sonage by Rev Otis W. Barker to Miss Alice Jernie Andrews, daughter of Frederick An drews, of Taunton district. MT Sturges is farmer living in the township of Dan. bury, and the groom at once took his bride to his home. In a fortnight or go they expect to start on a short wedding trip. The best wishes of their friends go with the young couple for many hap py moons to shine upon their prosperity and joys.
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FAIR NOTES.
DON'T FORGET.

DON'T FORGET,
 Don't forget that entries in the speed classes close one week from to-day, Friday, Septem Der IA.
 Don't forget that the society has engaged some of the best acrobats in the country. in cludtng BondO, the greatest living clown.
 Don't forget the special premiums of cred by Dr W Vile of Danbury. Look up your
 Don't forget to attend the fair each day az every day will be 8 fair day at Newtown, Sep tember 25, 26, P, 1900.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

It looks as if the so-called Independent club was mystical organization and that THE BEE had been imposed upon by someone, as P. Cavanaugh, our friend wss not present at the clam bake, last week, if indeed they had one at all.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Anyone thinking of purchasing a sew ing machine is invited to inspect the New Royal at the store of Taylor, Curtis Co. A 10-year guarantee goes with ths machine, which ought to satisfy 'mos anybody.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

The Sandy Hook baseball nine will not play Saturday, September 8. On Sep tember 15 they will play with the Graph. ophones of Bridgeport, on the Fail grounds.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

A dance will be given in the Sandy Hook club rooms on September 13 by the Silver Bells of the Glen. All are cordial ly invited to attend. Admission soc per couple.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Samuel Cohen bas moved into one o1 the tenements connected with the Man. tic mills property.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07
SANDY HOOK METHODIST CHURCH REV JOSEPH L. GUERNSEY, PASTOR.

Sunday, September 9, divine worship with sermons by the pastor, at 10 45 g. Ii. and 730 p. m. Morning subject ''The Modern Church: It's Lights and Shadows." Topic of evening discourse Character Examined" Sunday school at noon. General prayer meeting or Thursday evening at Z 30. Strangers are welcome.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Mrs R. N. Betts, ST., has returned tc Woodbury, after visit of three weeks with ner son, Dr Betts.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07
H0Wland'S Blanket Sale.

Our Annual Sale of Blan. kets is now on and bespeaks the attention of every thrifty housewife. Never before have we shown such blanket good ness and blanket economy combined. It's a pleasure just to look at them; soft, hand some, silky; they speak plainly of luxurious warmth and com fort in the cold nights to come.
 A little early to use blankets but not too early to buy them. Now the assortment is at its best
 Prices range from $2.5o to SIS 50, with many stopping places between. Three lots deserve special mention
 i1-4 white, special quality: wool fill ing. silk binding, red, blue and pink bor- ders, weight lbs. $4 pair.
 11-4 Blankets, absolutely full size, strictly all-wool filling, silk binding, pink, blue,red and yellow borders, weight lbs. 5 pair.
 Gray Blankets 11-4 at S2.95, $s.75 and S4.5o pair.
 Scarlet Blankets, t-4, all pure wool, weight , to lbs, $5.5o, S6.5o and $7.5o pair.
 Heavy wool suiting for walking skirts 60 inches wide, Sl 50 yd.
 The sort of stuff that's made up into mems winter suits. Grays, browns and natural mixtures, mostly in small plaids and stripes, Five feet wide. $1 50 yd. means only loc a square foot. A big round bargain.
 Makers of shoes say we want a lot for our money. So we do and we get it. That's why our trade on children's shoes keeps growing. How lands Wear Resisting shoes for boys and girls are what the name implies, they resist wear. For boys, sizes 12 to 2, St.5o, sizes 1-2 to 5 1-2, $1.75.
 For girls, sizes to Si, sizes 1-2 to 10 1-2 $1.25, sizes ii to 2 S1.5o.
 For bigger girls, sizes ,-2 to 5 1-2 $s.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

The school bell has rung, but there is yet time to fit the boys and girls with
 l boots aud shoes. W. c. Corbett of the
 Sandy Hook Shoe Store can supply them.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Mrs E. A. Bennett returned from her trip to Ocean Grove. last. Friday, after an absence of nearly three weeks. On her -eturn she stopped at Ozone Park, where she had very pleasant visit with the hospitable family of Rev F. Fl. Sawyer. They are making arrangements for their vacation 30 as to take in the semi-centen. nial celebration of the Methodist church in Sandy Hook or September 25, at which time all the old ministers of the church now living have been invited.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Minott Augur was in the Park Cit, on Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Veterinary Homer Congo will go te New Milford, next week, to assist I. B Harris in the care of his trotters.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

The democratic state convention will be held at the Hartford Coliseum, Thurs day and Friday September 20 and 2l.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

The regular sessions of the Sunday school will be resumed on Sunday next, September 9. All the scholars are re- quested to te present without fail on that date.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Mrs Sophia Cornwall of Bridgeport 8 guest at s. P. Glover's.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Charla. Smith and MT Root of Wood bury were at Sandy Hook, Wednesday,
 guests of D. K. Colepaugh.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

r AND GIVEN AWAY IN MONROE offer to IL give away a certa in tract f land situated within three mi utes walk of Monroe Center, near residence of Samuel Kirk, containing ten acres in pasture land seven acres in wood and timber land, upon which there is nearly five hundred railroad ties and five hundred cords of wood, with barn and COW house thereon standing. all given away by warran- tee deed for seventy five dollars In cash and
 Q mortgage for two hundred dollars I also offer to give away another tract of land con- tsining ten acres of wood land and timber, with garden and & good one and one half minutes walk of Monroe Center; all given away by warrantee deed for only fifty dollars in cash and a mortgage for one hundred dol lars. Pc itively no more land given away until next spring., but will sell any all ot my real estate located in Monroe at any time sized Silas Herring key lock safe in good or der, Ouly $lO This advertisement will not appear again. David IA Nichols. Monroe, Ct
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07
AT BETS.

A good supply of the Mason and Light ming fruit jars for the housekeepers.
 Try Uncle Ben's artiseptic nest egg. It rids the nests ard henneries of lice.
 Coffees and teas, best in the world.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Stanley Botsford of Wallingford has had another relapse and 1t is feared is in failing condition.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Taylor, Curtis & Co.'s line of schoo
 suits and pants ia complete. Also new
 line of fancy suitings for girls schoo dresses.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

The New Milford fair occurs next week Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs. day.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Messrs W. H. Prindle, J. A. Blackman s. F. Tilson, Charlee F. Beardsley, A. T. Nettleton and John B. Wheeler attended the republican convention at New HaYer on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Edgar F. Hawley of Shelton has been in town, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

The Vincents closed their Newtowr store, this week. It is reported party from Brookf1eld Is to open the store soon
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07
NEW MILFORD FAIR,
ENTRIES FOR THE HORSE RAGING

ENTRIES FOR THE HORSE RACING. 2.4o Class, Wednesday, September 12 Aoha%ar; 9oTal b. B. James Marsb' New Mil AndansiIo; Ha;o;,sI5 Sh. B. E. Treadwel'' New Maude Belle, b.m., ". B. Brown, Derby, Harry Lambert, br. g., G. Tomlinson P: Q: 6:.ID; g., 70. Dwyer, Danousy
 sshington Hollow, N. Y.
 Washington Hollow, N. Y. Royal Cash, blk. g., J. H. Lewis, B ridge.
 port.
 Kamerun, b. S., Fred Eckert, Bridgeport, Cartridge, Jr., blk g., E. c. Walker,
 New York. Little Will Bertha, b. m., w. E.williams,
 Washington Hol ow, N. Y. Sadie H., ch. m., w. E. Williams, Wash.
 ington Hollow, N. Y.
 2.25 Class, Purse $2OO. Ben w., g. g., F. c. Merrideld, Roway. Mystery, b. g., N. S. lThomas, Derby. Brown Dick' b. g., I. B. Harris, New. Potoka Boy, b.. g., I.B.Harris, Newtown. Achamar, D. g., James Marsh, New Mill
 ford, Sherman Chief, b. g., E. J. Emmons,
 New Milford. Ivory M., br. m., H. Thomas, New Mil
 ford.
 Minnie T., b. m., Farnk E1itts, New
 Milford. Gilfoila, b. m., John W. Green, Jr., Mannilla, b. m., William c. Kinsella.
 Fairfield. Oliver O., b. g., P. Q. Dwyer, Danbury. Too Too, b. m., c. H. Cook. Hamden. Dusky Mat, b. g., J.:H. Lewis, Bridge
 port. Miss Colwell, b. m., W. E. Williams,
 Washington Hollow, N. Y. Pansy, b. m., W. E. Williams, Washin g.
 ington Hollow, N. Y. Thursday, September 13, 3 32 Class,
 Purse $15O. Ben w., g. g., F. c. Merriaeld, Roway-
 ton. Achamar, b g., James Marsh, New Mi' Andantino,' ch. g., E. Treadwell, New
 Fairfield. Maude Belle, b. w., W. B. Brown, Derby. Harry Lambert, b. g., G. Tomlinson, P. o. D., b. g., P. o. Dwyer, Danburv. Boardman Boy, oh. g., A. s. Coffin,
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

The Royal Worcester corsets are prais
 ed by the ladies. Taylor, Curtis 6 Or sell 'em.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

s. c. Bull 6 Co. say they have had !, surprising sale of Moxie. It satisfies thu thir st, is healthful and misunderstanding
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Miaees Margaret and JenDette Torpi' of Tuckahoe, N. r., are guests at Edwart Troy's.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Tue ladies' prayer meeting. next Tues. day afternoon st will be held at Maple. ton with Mrs Bennett.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Charles Costello of Berkshire passed Labor day at Coney Island.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

EOR SALE-1 grade Holstein COW and calf 5 T years old and all right and second hand
 Ross cutter No IA, in go I'd irepair and cheap for cash. Chas Conkrite, .Gaylordsville. Ct
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

The employees of the Rubber shops were given holiday on Labor day.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
COMMUNION SERVICE.

The Sacrament of the Lords Supper will be observed in the church next Sun. day morning, September 9, at the usual hour of morning service. Miss Ethel Peck and Miss Anna Hamburger are to unite with the church on profession of faith.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

R. s. Tomlinson attended the races ir Danbury on Labor day.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

P. F. Madigan passed Sunday and La bor day with Sandy Hook friends.
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M .
WOULD LIKE

Your buildings to paint by day or contract Paper hanging a speciality. Agents for Mas urV's Railroad Paints. All orders promptly attended to. Craft A Lyon, Painters and Dec orators, Stepney. Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Frank McGran of New Rochelle, N. Y., has passed few days in town, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

S.. c. Bull of Jonesville, Mich, Is ex pected soon at Sandy Hook for visit.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

RESTRICT OF NAWTOWN. ss. Probate Court U Sept. 5, 1900.
 Estate of Jane M. Peck, late of New town. in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application ot Ches. H Northrop praying that an instrument in writing pur- porting to be the last will and testament of said Jane M. Peck. may re proved, ap- proved, allowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is,
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined ed at at Probate office in said New, given ot the pendency of said application and the time and place ot hearing thereon by publishing a notice of the same once in some newspaper having 8 circulation in said district. and by posting copy thereof, on the public sign post in the town of Newtown, in said District, M J. Bradley. .Judpa.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07
G. N. CLARK, Nichols. Conn.

M1DDLESEX BANKING CO.-Subscribed
 M capital. $500, 1000. Paid in, 46OO,O GOO. Issues per cent Debenture Bonds ot $100, t900, t2te, $oOo, $lOOO and 450OO, which are by statute law ful investments for Trust Funds in the state. 6: D. SANFORD, Agent, l7 Bishop Flock.
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ing week among old-time friends at Sandy Hook. Later he will pass 8 week in New York.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07
TRINITY CHURCH.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TO RESUME ITS SESSIONS
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

DIsTRICT OF VIEWPOINT, ss. Probate U Court. Sept g. 1900.
 Estate of George P. Sanford, late of New town, in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate tor the District of New town hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi ate payment to Sarah M. Sanford, ,<~i~
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

Michael Madigan of Waterbury Is pass
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

"ANTED-A hired man. must be able to
 w milk. John R. Peck, Newtown, Ct EORsSALE-A five year old bucK, ,Southdown bI eed. A good stock getter. Weight about two hundred pounds. H Judd, box fs3, Bethel, Conn
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LAST WEEK OF THE SHOE SALE AT THE STORE OF THE c. Fl. BENNETT
 SHOE co.

Those wishing to take advantage of the great sale going on at the c. H. Ben nett Shoe Co.'s store at Bridgeport should call early, as this is positively the last week you will be able to secure shoe bargains. The prices they have placed on their shoes and Oxford ties are so ex- tremely low that it will be impossible for them to remain lopg. Give them 8 call and you will be convinced that this Is one of the greatest shoe sales ever held in the Park City.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

There are many imitation baking powders, mad. from alum, mostly sold cheap. Avoid them, as they make the foul unwholcsome.
The Newtown bee., 1900-09-07

NEW HOME, Climax and New Ideal Sewing IN Machines, Pianos and Organs at Lowest Prices. c. E Osborne, stepney
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grievous..er error in it's policy of closing the outside sch ools.

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.,. NEW YORK.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-08-16
.Jame. Russell Lowell Left Out.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN SIR: II Is hardly
TO be hoped that any selected one hundred names for
the Hall Of Fame will content every one. but the list OF
preliminary nominations recently published seems
unex pectedlya amazing.
| have been unable personally TO discover the princf-
pies Of selection that exclude from a list OF diSiin-
guished American men OF letters the name OF James
Russell Lowell.
ADLER arguments than | can make have no doubt
discussed Lowell a. wit. scholar. critic and poet. mis-
possible that the judges do not as some. consider him
the fullest man OF letters OF American birth. but a
word may stu be said for the writer Of Democracy
and OF the 'Commemoraton Ode" do not remem-
Der who described the Bltming IAN address as the
sermon on Lncoln's text uho Gettysburg Address,,
but beg leave to recall the criticism OF the ode by the
late George William Curtis In the course OF his ad.
dress In Brooklyn. soon after Lowell's death. MT
Curtis said:
The genius Of enlightened Greece breaths audibly
stll In the grafton OF P,ricles over the Peloponnesian
dead. The patriotic heart OF America throbs forever
in Linooln's Gettysburg address But nowhere In all
literature Is there a more magnificent personlncatlon
OF a country whose name Is dear 10 Its children, no
where a profounder outburst OF patriotic loyalty than
in the closing lines OF the Commemoraton Ode. The
American whose heart swayed by that mighty music.
does no. thrill and ~paipi,a,e with solemn Joy aud
high resolve, does not yet know what II Is 10 be an
American" G. NJ.
NANTUCKET Mass Aug Is