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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-21
Major W. Z. Clayton Elected
department Commander.
Veterans Viii Hold Next Years En-
campment in Augusta.
Commander Chief Leo Rosscau Addressed
Yesterdays Meeting.

Yesterdays Meeting.
Lewiston, Me. ron. -Dcpoltm. 1t
of N"inr. Grand Amy Of the Kcpuh-
Ec. rc-umed session at . o'clock today.
With orcr 100 delegates in attendance.
Resolutions c~mmerdinE tie admin
i,tr2t:cn or the retiring department
commander. Seth z Snipe. of Bath,
wee unanimously adopted.
Reports Of TIE chaplain. showing the
number Or Grand Army men ana 9th
CTS participating IN the Memorial .las-
paiadeS were read, followed by THAI Of
the chief mastering officer ana o,ncr
department officials.
The department voted to accept TIE
invitation of Seth Williams Post of
Augusta. to meet with them next year
COMMUNICATIVE hief Leo Rousseau of
st. Louis. was presented to the en-
campm@1t. col. Eoss>lu making Il low
al ANA enthusiastic speech rhc depart
mcnt Of Maine voted 10 send it's greet
ing "a the Maryland encampnrnt
through The medium OF Cnl Ross21u.
who will attend that encampment nnxt
week
MIS-. Fitzpatrick. president Of he
Women's state Relief Corps. was pres
cnted. making an address to tho an
campment. followed by an address
from tho department II Maine Won
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at the earliest possible time and that
those dependent upon them ought not
in justice To be allowed to wait for
death to settle any reasonable claim r.
quiring adjucation.
The election Of department comman-
der was taken up. The names Of
James l.. Merrick Of Oakland: William
4. Clayton Of Bangor. and John T.
Swasey of Canton. We're presented.
The result was:
Whole number of votes SAB
Necessary for choice 112
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-21
ONLY A BLUFF"
Won WaIdersee's Action So
Regarded in London.
British Government Without Official
knowledge on the Subject.
Further Particulars Regarding Proposed Forti-
icatioa OF the Legations.

London. Feb. 2G.-It was learned by
a representative Of The Associated
Press that the British government. to-
night is without any further official
explanation of FiciU Marshal Count
Won WalGeIscc's notion in planning an
extensive expedition in China. The
government expects To receive. tomor-
row, adViCes from Berlin, officially set
ting forth the motive for the recent
orders issued by the communicative
chief of the International forces in
China. In fact, such explanation has
been asked for in order that the cabi-
net. at Fridays meeting, may have
some satisfactory basis for Is dciibcra-
tion.s on the Chinese question. How
ever il is pretty well unofic-ally under
stood in Downing street that Won Wal
Gcrscc's action was purely due to i
desire To bluff" the Chinese.
The action Of the British members of
Parliament ana papers. nsDc tally the
London Times, in calling it 4 bluff
causes the greatest chagrin ana has
given rise to the feeling that it is inn
possible to meet Chinese fineSse with
similar weapons.
THE concert of the powers" said an
official to the representative OF The As
ISOLATED Press. lis so unwicldy ana is
composed Of SO many different sections
ana sub-seCtons. that diplomacy is
out of the question. If every move
made is subject to similar treatment as
thi.; last we shall be driven to settle
the Chinese difficulty by pure brute
force, or not at all.
1T does not require any great degree
OF deduction to ASSUME that Lord Sails
bury, in spite of his protested igno-
rance and the enquiry at Berlin, was
fairly well informed as; to the true in
WarGncss o. Count Won Waldersee'S
recent orders.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-01
yyoman's House Gown.

The house gown that partakeS OF the
nature OF the tea gown. yet Is not too
elaborate for morning wear. fills a
practical need and always finds n
place. The May MantOn model Illus
trated in the douJle-column cut has the
merit OF being exceedingly effective
and giving a decidedly smart effect
while. in reality. IL is simplicity Itself.
\ deft arrangement Of trimming and
the applied revers give bOlero effect,
and the Vatican back means charm
and grace. The model is made from
wool crepe De Chine IN robins egg blue
with q bias frill at the lower edge:
yoke and trimming Of cream lace and
band. Of bias black velvet
The gown is made with fitted front
liulne. over which tho front proper is
arranged. sidr-bacbs and Wat'eav
back. with under-arm darts that rcn.
der u smooth and well fitting without
being tight. The lace yoke Is faced
into the lining. the revers are at.
tached 10 the lower edge and rolled
over the seam. so giving the jacket ef
feet and the lace is applied as ind
Gated. The sleeves are in bishop style
but terminate in soft. lsce-edged friil>
over the hands. At the front where
the reyers meet Is n generous bow oi
soft Liberty satin ribbon. and AZ tho
throat Is n stock Of lace banded with
narrow strips Of velvet.
To cut this gown for a woman Of
medium size eleven and three.quarter
yards Of material twenty-one inches
wide. ten yards thirty-two inches wide.
or six yards forty-four inches wide.
will be required. with seyen-eightb
yard Of piece lace eighteen inches wide
for yoke. stock collar and revers.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-01
Woman. seamIe,. Corset Cover.


The corset GOV that fits with per.
feet smoothncss. and that means full.
ness whore fulness is needed, with
absolute freedom from folds whera
they would interfere with the iit Of the
gown. is need that every woman
has felt at one time or another The
model illustrated includes all these
features and. withal, is simplicity IL.
self The original is made from main.
sook with neodlewOrk cdging. but
cambric, long cloth and fine muslin are
all correct for white goods. and lawn
is admirable when a colored Slip is de.
sired. and lace makes IN excellent
edge.
The corset cover is known as seam.
less. and is very nearly literally such.
sa- back and fronts are cut in one
piece. joined by short shoulder seams
The fronts are elongated and arranged
in gathers which give . most s9t'sfac.
tory result The garment is closed at
th- centre front, and may terminal" at
tho waist or include the circular pep.
luI. as preferred The after fits 10 q
nicaty and has certain practca! advan.
tala, tat are apparent az glance,
but the cover is complete without IL.
10 cut this corset cover for woman
of medium size one yaru of material
th.-ty.s.x inches wide will De required
when p-plum is used fiye-e.ghth yard
vlou .t terminates at the waist. with
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-01
Tailor-Made Hats.

Some OF the new tailor-m1dc hats
are quite pretty with short skirts. hut
whether they are practical is another
thing. Very smart is the felt toreador
with n silky pompom NJ the left side
and this is all very well IL on" is sure
ones hat will remain NJ JUST the angle
fashion DEGREES il should be worn
the elements in genera, soon show the
scorn with which they regard fashions
latest DEGREES and do their best 10
make them look absurd The French
sailor IN black and white plaid velvet
trimmed with a black velvet ribbon
and one quill, is the latest ana il
worn straight and tilted over the nose
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-01

ton model shown is adapted 10 SILK.
Henri q, French ha' and all the
list of washable materials. cheviots.
madras. batiste. etc. As illustrated,
it is OF albatross in Russian blue. with
bands of back taffeta and small gold
buttons overlaid with tracing o.:
black
The foundation is n fitted lining that
closes at the centre front. ON ii are
arranged the back and the fronts, that
also close at the centres. but separ-
ately. The fronts proper are laid in
groups of tucks, three each, that eX-
tend from the neck and shoulders to
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-01
IIrht Cninred TnLIor Made,.

White or very light coloreG cloth
tailor costumes have become general
They are worn with pretty blcuscs and
open jackets or bolcrOs. In fact, many
tailor costumes have both bOlcrO and
jacket. TO change when required. Ne&t
TO white pale grayish blue Is con
sidcrcd the most chic. In all cases
when the skirt is lined 1t is lined with
colored silk IL white and with the col.
or Of the cloth when coiorcd
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-01
Eeady-Madc Dress Ornaments.

There is very little difficulty in tho
ornamentation of n bodice or n skir,
nowadays. as suitable decorations OF
lace or silk paSSemcnterie can ue pur.
chased ready for attachment 20 match
any kind of material and in almost any
color, and innumerable ideas as 10
their aYra. cement can be- obtained
from the l1sding fashics journals.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-01

yoke depth, and are drawn down in
gathers at the waist line. The back
includes a centre N-shaped portion and
slde-bac which are laid in three mar
row tucks each. The sleeves are in
bishop style with narrow cuGs that
terminate in pointed ends. 4, the
neck is a stock collar, that also Is
pointed and closes slightly to the left
of the centre.
To cut this waist for q miss Of four.
teen years Of age, three and half
yards Of material twenty-One inches
wide, two and three-eighth yards TWEEN
ty-seven inches wide, one and seven
eighth yard thirty-two inches wide, or
one and three-quarter yard forty-four
inches wide. will be required.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-01
To Wake . simric nibhnn Alornment.

Ribbons are much in vogue this sea.
son. and there are twenty shades To
day 10 choose from where there was
one twenty years ago. This incNpen,
sive yet charming adornment is Dame
Fashions mercy To the woman of small
income At period of elaborate and
cStravaSant dressing. Ii a severe ef.
feet il required. fold n length of black
slip the ends through a ring. then bring
them loosely 10 the waist with knot OF
ring and around the waist, tying them
at the back with Il small Hat bow.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-01
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ThE EDI@TS OF FASHION.

New York City.-Shirt waists ill IN
important place in the wardrobe Of the
7oung girl. as well as in that OF her
The pretty little May Man
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-01

two and a half yards Of embroidered
edging. one and threequsrter yards
OF heading and three-quarter yard Of
insertion to trim az illustrated
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-23
SHELTON.

FOR PERMANENT ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
 Upon petition of a number of the electors, a town meeting was held to take action on improving some of the roads. One was the road running west from Wooster street, now called Shel- ton avenue, to be done under the State law. The other was to grade hill west of the residence of D.'P. LOverin, in the Walnut Tree Hill district. The Town voted to appropriate for the next two years the sum of $9,OO0, (two- thirds to come from the state) for the improvement of the roads in town, one half to be laid out within this borough, and the other ihalf without reference to location, thus practically ignoring the first petition. The matter of grading the hill mentioned was laid over until the October meeting, although MT Loverin. offered to do the work for $lOO, and the town appropriated $50. Take it all in all, it was a queer town meet ing.
 At the monthly meeting of the Bor- ough board last Tuesday evening, the bids for coal for the Town and Bor- ough were opened, and the award was made 10 John A. Birge x Co.,sthis firm being the lowest bidder, namely, $5.25 per ton for egg coal.
 Miss Bertha Kruer, who has been very efficient clerk in the pOstOtfice, has resigned, and taken position in office of the silk mill of s. Blumenthal Co.
 At meeting of the school board,
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-23
GEORGETOWN.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

Rev G. A. Viets of Bedding preached in the Methodist church, Sunday morn ing, in exchange with the pastor.
 An ice cream social was held on Thursday evening, August P, at the home of Ellsworth Bennett.
 Mrs Fanny St John and Mrs Mary Crosby have been on the sick liSt.
 BRIEF LOCAL MENTION.
 MT and Mrs w. x. Bryant of Nor walk spent Sunday with MT and Mrs Burr Mills.
 Mrs Lucy Northrop, who has been ill, is convalescing.
 The ice cream SOciable which was held at the home of Fred Kearns, Fri day evening, was largely attended by the young people of the place and a social evening was passed.
 Miss Grace Gilbert of London, Can., is visiting her uncle, Edwin Gilbert.
 Mrs William Pardee of Ansonia is visiting her parents.
 Marion Stocking spent Sunday with friends in Ansonia.
 Joe Dooly, who has been camping out with a party of friends at Smiths pond, has returned to his work.
 Miss Maud Castle of Norwalk is vis- iting her grandmother, Mrs Nelson.
 MT and Mrs Edward Osborne, who have been camping out at Smiths pond, have returned to their home in Waterbury.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-23
TASHUA.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.
 The Sunday school picnic is appoint ed to be held at Putnam Park, on We tuesday, August g. The park seems an ideal picnic ground, counting instruction with pleasure, there being much to interest, not only the children, but the older ones, too. It is hoped there will be goodly attendance, that all who possibly can will improve this opportunity to visit these historic grounds.
 Mrs Bertha Ferris and family have visited her mother Mrs Mary E.. Clarke.
 MT and MT George Clarke left this week for the Catskill mountains, for the benefit of his health, which has not been good for some time.
 John w. Treadwell is building quite extensive dog kennels, and has some very fine and valuable dogs.
 MT and Mrs Charles Beers, of Bridge . port, visited at MT Treadwell's last week.
 Loomis Sterling and wife of New York were guests of his sister, Mrs George Mallett, on Sunday.
 Recent guests of Mrs Winnie Brad ley were Miss McNeil of New Jersey, Miss Sturges and Mrs Prentiss sof Greenfield Hill, Miss Wilcox of Hart ford, and Miss Silliman of EastOn.
 Mrs William Mallett is recovering
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-23
PLATTSVILLE./
HoYDEN's HILL AND VICINITY.

HoYDEN's HILL AND VICINITY.
 Mrand Mrs L. A. Jennings and little daughter have spent few days with relatives in Kent.
 William Relyea is entertaining his father, from New York state.
 MT and Mrs A. Bulkley are having trouble over a horse that the latter says was given as present. The other party wishes to retain the horse.
 William Wilson and family are camp ing, with others, at the beach.
 Mrs Mary Hall entertains friend from New York.
 Mrs Emma Bennett has guests from the city.
 Mrs N. Leffert is quite poorly, hav- ing had to undergo an operation, a nd is under the care of Dr White of Bridgeport. Her many friends hope for speedy restoration to health and strength.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-23
A PURELY WOODBURY VIEW.
Hotchkissville, Conn.

August 20, 1901.
 Editor VIEWPOINT BEE, Newtown, Conn.,, Dear Sir: The attack upon John H. Roberts of this town in your last issue in regard to his umpiring in the game between WOOdbury and New Saturday, August 4, was totally un- called for and in very bad taste by the person who wrote the article, as any fair minded person who witnessed the game could see, and the calling off from the grounds of the NewtOwn club in the seventh inning was the most child-like play ever seen in Wood- bury, and pronounced so by Out-Of-tOwn people who saw it.
 One word about the Newtown pitch CT. He seems to be nice young fel- low but not fast enough to hold out, as was plainly shown, when. as the WoOdbury's came up to bat they pOked the ball around the field at their own sweet will. Consequently MT Pitcher was tired, and provoked at the umpire which would curve way out and WOOd- bury would wait. It would be welAfor him to find some more curves and speed. The decision which Newtown's manager made so much objection to was in good faith and correct. The short-StOp threw the ball so wide off first base the baseman had to reach and he could not get back in time to catch the runner, and the decision in the seventh was, while close, all right, as the ball was thrown so high to catch the man that when the second baseman came down he fell over the runner, who went in under him, and as some one remarked, he was too large (swelled up) to catch a small man.
 And to finish this whole 6asco, WOodbury offered to call the man out and let Newtown choose their own umpire and finish the game. But no, they would not play; all we'll and good, but babyish in the extreme and as everyone, including Newtown's man. ager, knew, they were out of their class and had better go home. Then they departed.
 Goodbye to Newtown, but should they wish to play another game there are umpires galore not interested who would do an impartial job for both sides, and Woodbury is still playing ball. Yours truly,1[Edward H, COWleS.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-23

camping for two weeks at Compo Beach.
 Miss Annie Fitch was the guest, last week, of Mrs c. T. Gregory lof Cannon.
 Miss May Hamilton is visiting friends in New York.
 Mrs David Warehouse is spending a week in POrtcheSter.
 The Misses Bulkley, of Bridgeport, who have been spending two weeks with Mrs Martin Rowland, have re- turned home.
 H. l.. Waterbury will take charge of the Upper Parish school for the com ing year.
 Friends from East Norwalk have in- vited Mrs Mabel Fitch.
 Mrs H. A. Coley has visited friends in Norwalk.
 Friday evening will be Children $ night" at Nortield Grange.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-23
LYONS PLAINS.
NUGGETS OF NEWS,

NUGGETS OF NEWS.
 Mrs Ralph Jefferson entertained her father and sister, from Noroton, this week.
 Mrs Emma Parrott, of Bridgeport, is visiting Mrs John McCollum.
 L. R. Hoyt and wife spent several days in Boston, last week, returning home Saturday night.
 John Gulick, who has been ill for many months with complication of diseases, died Sunday morning. The funeral services were held in Emman- uel church on Wednesday afternoon. The interment was in the Lyons Plains cemetery.
 Mrs Mary Patcheon spent two days with her sons and their families, this week.
 Mrs Elias White and son, of Nor walk, spent several days with friends here, recently.
 Edward Clark, of New Jersey, made flying trip here, this week.
 Elmer Treadwell, of Bethel, spent Sunday with his mother.
 Miss Minnie Lyons is visiting in Bethel.
 Miss Bessie Treadwell is visiting in Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-23
WEST BEDDING.
CHURCH JOTTINGS.

The pulpit'of Long Ridge church was filled on Sunday last by Frank Berry, in the morning, and the evening by MT Wixon of Danbury. The regu- lar pastor preached for Rev w. w. w Wilson3of Danbury.
 The Epworth League meeting was held as usual on Tuesday evening, Miss Jennie Cusack leader.
 A prayer meeting was held on Thurs day, ,Iat the home of Edgar Crofut.
 The Bible class of Long Ridge church, with MT Amery as teacher, composed of about 30 young people, held picnic at ROton Point on We'd neSday. One large carry-all carried them to Winnepauk, where they took the trolley to the Point. John Todd added to the enjoyment of the occa- sion by donating the use of his stove, tables and bath houses.
 CHARLES STONE MEETS WITH AN
 ACCIDENT.
 Charles Stone, of Long Ridge, met
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-23
DOD0INOTOWN.
PERSONAL CHAT.

MT and Mrs E. J. Bell and chil dren of Bethel have been recently enter tained at J. w. Behn's.
 The Elmwood Sunday school held their annual picnic at Putnam Park, last Wednesday.
 Miss Emma l.. Ferry has been en- gagged to teach the Flat Swamp school for the ensuing year.
 K. Peters and son of Brooklyn are snendinu their vacations at T W Behn:s.
 Miss Todd, who has been boarding at William Hamlin's, has returned to her home in Flushing.
 Miss Georgia M. Ferry has been wis iting friends in Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-23
HUNTINGTON.
PERSONAL ITEMS OF INTEREST.

PERSONAL ITEMS OF INTEREST.
 Mrs Paul Rehnberg and little daugh- ter, Sarah, left on Saturday for few weeks stay in the White Mountains.
 Mrs L. E. Pangburn spent d few days in New Haven, last week.
 MT and Mrs Meth Willi ms of AnSO- mia have visited at A. S. Smiths.
 Dr and Mrs Irving and Miss Gladys Irving, who have been spending a short time at E. $. Hawley's, have re- turned to their home in New Britain.
 Mrs Seymour Plumb and son of Bridgeport have been the guests of Mrs Estella Marks.
 Miss Hattie Willard is spending some time with her sister in Derby.
 Miss Louise Nichols and nephew have returned from the Pan-American Exposition.
 The Farmill River Grange picnicked at Walnut Beach, last Wednesday.
 Miss Bessie 'Wetmore of Southford
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-23

During the severe electric storm of Saturday, the large pine tree standing in front of the remains of the old He ron house, on the Ridge, was shattered by bolt of lightning, and converted intokindling wood. Thus passed an other noted landmark.
 Frank Futile and family have moved in with Ben Ferris.
 E. M. Bradley, the popular mail car rier, has had little vacation. visiting his brother in New York.
 On Sunday c. E. Warehouse discov- cred one of hls best COWS in lot with broken leg. The animal had to be killed.
 Miss Mary Dunlap, daughter of for mer pastor of Christ church, but now of Delaware City,is visiting at Stephen SanfOrd's.
 Joseph R. Hawley has had erected a fine double stone on the Ridge cem- etery, to the memory of his father and mother. He has also graded and beau- titied the family plot.
 There is quite a large number of boarders in town both at the Center and Ridge.
 Miss Fannie Shaw of Red Bank, N. J., is visiting her aunt, Julia H. San ford.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-23
STEVENSON.
PJJNGENT NEWS PARAGRAPHS,

PUNGENT NEWS PARAGRAPHS.
 Miss Helena Sherman has returned from visit with friends in MaSsachu- settS
 Miss Gussie Ritter, of Stepney, is visiting MT and Mrs Stiles Loveland. Mir and Mrs Arthur filling, of New Haven, were guests of her parents, MT and Mrs James Wheeler, over Sunday. Mrs Hattie WhitlOck, of Danbury is visiting at w. o. French S.
 John Downes has gone to MancheS- ter for few days.
 Robert Nichols, of New Haven, is visiting his friend, Harold Bryant.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-23
GREENFIELD HILL.
AN ENJOYABLE PICNIC.

The Sunday School picnic at Pine Rock Grove was held last week Thurs day. Although the weather looked threatening in the morning. large number ventured put and as it did not rain all day, a very enjoyable time was had by all. About 175 sat down to the tables loaded with good things and did justice to it. The, trolley ride to and from the grove on special car was a very pleasant feature of the days en- iOyment.