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The Newtown bee., 1901-03-22
sTEPNEY.
AN OLD LETTER.

As illustrating the change in the methods of doing business, THE BEE prints an old letter handed us by John Benedict. It was written to his fa- ther, Harry Benedict, who at that time manufactured hats near Stepney Depot. The postage on the letter was 25c. In his letter the writer said he would pay in six months but MT Bene- dict finds in looking over his fathers papers that the bill was never paid. Following is copy of the letter:
 Carteret Co.,, N. O., January 23, 1842. Mir Bennedick, Sir: You were show ing me some hats when saw you last. I thought then that should not want any but l find that if had a few I could sell them. Perhaps if you will send me a dozen I will pay you for them next July. If you send any please send silks and wide brim low crowns black or half white as you choose. I think you said you could afford the low crowns for 27 Dollars per dozen. Please send them soon if at all and Oblige yours
 Charles K. Davis.
 If you send them please send then to me to the care of c. c. Dibbles, Nowbern, N. c.
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STYLES IN SPRING OvERCOATs.

Concerning the styles in spring over. coats, Meigs & Go. have this to say: "When military shoulders came out last season, our top coats were ac. knowledged leaders for style in this and all other particulars. We didn't believe the makers would improve up on their Work in making wide should CTS to give the effect of custom-made coats. But they have outdone them selves this season, for our top-coats, which a(e really tailor made, will match the work of the best tailors in perfect fitting wide shoulders. The new coats are in medium length, the proper length demanded by the canons of style"
 Spring suits will join the show o1 topcoats, hats and neckwear in grand spring opening at Meigs & Go. $, this week. Everybody is cordially invited to come and see what's what in sprin g wearables for men and boys.
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Mclean Brothers,
 DANBrRY, CoNN.
Our Half Dollar Mems Shirts

Are top notchers particular The patterns fully selected from the stock of the prominent manufac turer the trade No old designs but all fresh and Every shirt is perfectly long and full bodies and fitting neck. We have them in three that every be suited.
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GEORGETOWN.
LITTLE BOSTON AND UMPAWAUG,

LITTLE BOSTON AND UMPAwAUG.
 Nicholas Jones of West Bedding died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Charles Banks, last week Wednesday. The funeral was held at the Umpa- waug chapel on Friday afternoon, Rev Robert Beach officiating
 The praying band of Morristown, N. J., led by c. w. Kilby, held a meeting at the Umpawaug chapel, last Sunday afternoon, and the praying band of Georgetown assisted in the regular Tuesday evening service at the same place.
 Benjamin Banks of New York spent a short time. in townfa last week.
 Louise Banks entertained Miss Bes- sic Hagen, last Saturday afternoon. A large new dictionary has been placed in the Little Boston school.
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TWICE PROVEN.

FROM THE vINDIC ATOR, RUTHERFORD
 TON, N. c.
 The editor of the Vindicator has had occasion to test the efficacy of Cham berlain's Pain Balm twice with re- markable results in each case. First, with rheumatism in the shoulder from which he suffered excruciating pain for ten days, which was relieved with two applica tions of Pain Balm, rubbing the parts afflicted and realizing instant benefit and entire relief in a very short time. Second, in rheumatism in thigh joint.. almost prostrating him with severe pain, which was relieved by two applications, rubbing with the liniment on retiring at night and get ting up free from pain. For sale by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis $ Co.,, Sandy Hook; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill; A. B. Fancher, Kawleyville; A. B. Blake man, BOtSfOrd.*
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HUNTINGTON.

WILLIAM R. SHELTON SUES J. E.
 HEALEY OF NEW HAVEN.
 In the Superior court at New Haven William R. Shelton of Huntington is suing John B. Healey of New Haven. In the complaint the plaintiff says that on May 20, 1897, the defendant was the president of the Charter Oak Brick Go. of this city, and that he owned a large block of the stock in that concern. The concern was cap- italized at $35,OOO at S25- per share. Shelton at the time indicated owned a house in this city which he says was worth s15,ooo and subject to mort gage of s8,0O0. He declared that the trade the house to him, Healey, for stock and sl, ,OOO in cash. Sheldon says that Healey got him to go if1UuSthe trade by declaring that the brick COZ cern was making S1OO per day and was good piece of property. He was also informed that the concern needed a secretary and that if the plaintiff would take the block of stock offered him in the trade he would be given the secrataryship at salary of S1 200 year. The plaintiff goes on to de- clare that as a fact the business was dU c JUDD LID UCdu Ol that the stock of the concern was worthless and that the intent was to defraud him. He asks for 10000 damages. The defendant demurs to the complaint and says he was not re. sponsibe for the plaintiffs loss.-[New Haven Register.
 WHITE HILLS.
 Rev L. O. Brooks is still at Herki- mer, N. Y., at hls fathers. After an absolute rest he will take up his work again here which will probably be in April. The parsonage is vacated. MI Sherwood has moved to Barn Hill. Mrs Randall and children have moy- ed into the Daniel place.
 The school in this distIict is closed for two weeks vacation.
 MT and Mrs Thomas Bartlett have rented Oscar Hubbell's farm and mov- ed there, last week.
 John CribbinS has bought the Bird seye farm and will remove there April l. He is employed in the shop at Der by and will continue his work there.
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TASHUA.
THE LOCAL NEWS BUDGET.

Aaron Mallett, who has been seri- ously ill for some time, is slowly recov. ering.
 Mrs Nelson, who has been away car. ing for the sick, came home last week and is now ill herself.
 Randolph Bradley arrived home last week from Lyme with pair of match. ed steers.
 John Patterson is having his resi-. dence improved by the addition of 8 gable front. Randel $ Klein are do ing he work.
 Mrs Juliet Mallett is quite i'll. Rosa GOhl is with her.
 Charles Mallett is sick with grip.
 George Bennett is working for Dl Hill again.
 Mrs Charles Sweezy was called tc Yonkers, last week, by the death of { relative there.
 Rev R. B. Whipple, Mrs J. w TreadWel and Miss Lillie Mallett ars
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GOOD COUGH MEDICINE FOR
 CHILDREN.

''I have no hesitancy in recommend, ing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, '' says F1 Moran, a well-known and popular baEer of Petersburg, Va. ''We have given it to our children\ when troubled with bad coughs, also whoop- ing cough, and it has always given per feet satisfaction. It was recommend ed to me by druggist as the best cough medicine for children as it con- tained no opium or other harmful drug" Sold by Beers & Co.,, New town; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyyille; A.B. Blake man, Botsford.
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TOWN TOPICS,
LETTER TO CHARLES CANFIELD,

NEWTOWN.
 EDear sir: Ira Gould, painter in COlebrook, N. H., bought of our agent there, Wesley Wentworth, gallons of paint, thinned it down with two gallons of oil and gave his own house one coat.
 Every painter in town declared he had painted two coats. :.
 "That's all the far the story goes, <" as Uncle Remus says. We don't know whether it made a good job or not but the painter thought it did. We should call it priming. Maybe the house didn't need painting. A prim- ing coat is enough if put on often enough.
 But if Ira Gould had set out to do us a favor, he couldn't have .done much better. One priming coat of Devoe is enough to make painters say, ''He's been painting two coats and wants us to think he has done it with one, and that half oil! No thank you.'
 We don't know MT Gould but we know MT Wentworth. Guess the story is straight.
 Yours truly, Al F. w. Devoe & Go.
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

The committee on selecting new books for the Sunday school library has met and made up a list of fine books. The boys will rejoice in such titles as Theodore Roosevelt's "Rough Riders, /" Through Asia on Bicycle and ''The Young Reporter" while the girls have not been overlooked in the remaining books of the "Five Little new stories by Laura B. Richards. The new books will soon be upon the shelves.
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Prof Ivlson, of Lonaconing, Md, suf- fered terribly from neuralgia of the stomach and indigestion for thirteen years and after the doctors failed to cure him they fed him on morphine. bottles of it he says, ''It has cured me entirely. I can't say too much for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure" It digests what you eat. R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook: A. B. Blakeman. Botsford; B. HawIey & Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville; W. N. Hurd Long Hill. x
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The Amenia (N. Y.) Times has this to say of pr Bentley, who is now at the Grand Central: 4)r Edward Bent ley, the optician, who comes highly recommended, and is graduate of the Chicago College of Optics, has been at Dr knigh $ pharmacy for the past week and & meeting with great success in the number of his patients, who seem exceedingly well pleased with his work. We can heartily recommend him to others, and trust that the doc- tor may visit Sharon frequently as a reliable optician is much needed here
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STEVENSON.
NEWS OF INTEREST.

NEWS OF INTEREST.
 Owing to the unpleasant wea ther on Thursday and Friday evenings of last week, not very large crowd was pres ent at the Ladies' Aid society, which was held at Mrs Julia Loveland's, but very pleasant time was enjoyed by all who attended. MT Sherwood, C"nee Mir Johnson '')rendered himself skill full actor, assisted by one of the ''young ladies" who appeared to be his sweetheart. MT Sherwood is much talented young man and much is due to his credit. Quite ''sum' of money was raised for the purpose of assisting in paying the debt of the U. M. B. church. The Ladies' Aid will hold their next sociable at Mrs F. J. French's on Tuesday evening, March 26. If stormy first fair evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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LONG HILL.
METHODIST CHJJRCH NOTES

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
 The last sociable of this conference year will be given by the Ladies' Aid society of the Long Hill Methodist church on Tuesday evening, March 26, in the hall. By request, the children to repeat the play, entitled :'Uncle Sam's party" reception and drill, which they so successfully gave, on Washington birthday anniversary, February P. The 13 nations will again be represented by them in cos tune. New tableaux will be present. ed, recitations given, interspersed with music. Refreshments will be served at the close of the entertain ment, for which, with admission, 1Oc will be charged. If stormy the first fair evening.
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MONROE.

EAST VILLAGE CHURCH MATTERS.
 While Rev Royal Raymond and some of his parishoners were eXcava- ting the cellar for the new parsonage they had the good fortune to find S2.95 in silver coin which showed marks of having passed through the fire
 The Methodist church at Zoar Bridge was reopened, last Sunday, with appropriate services, after having undergone thorough repairs and being newly furnished.
 At the March Communion of the East Village church, Rev MT Ray mOnd administered the rite of baptism to 10 adults and 14 joined the church.
 B. B. Whitehead expects to move his family to Oxford about April l.
 Mrs l.. $. Patterson had the misfor- tune, last Thursday, to slip on an icy stone and falling sprained one of her ankles so badly that she will be unable to walk for some time.
 MT and Mrs George Cobec had another son arrive at their home. Thursday, March '.
 Julius Brasson is building new hennery, 10x20 feet. H. s. Botsford is doing the work.
 s. H. Newton of AnSOnia is laying the stonework for the foundation of the new plrst nlge at East Village.
 George A. Sherwood of White Hills, who has bought the Merwin BeardSley place on Barn Hill, moved his family there, last week Thursday.
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The stomach controls the situation, Those who who are hearty and strong are those who can eat and digest plenty of food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat and allo WIS you to eat all the good food you want. If you suffer from indigestion, heartburn,
 belching or any other stomach trouble, thls preparation na+ can't help but do you can take it. R. H. Beers & Co.,, New town; s. C. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Flaw ley & Co.,, Stepney: A.B. Fancher, Hawleyville; w. N. Hurd Long Hill. x
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A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money Qn 50 cent bot tie of Greens Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded.
 R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown.
 s. c. Bull & Co.,. Sandy Hook.
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Spring is rapidly approaching and already G. w. i'airchild & Sons, the Bridgeport jewellers, are showing the first of the new designs in rich jewelry and silverware. They ask you to visit their store whether intending to pur- chase or not, and see the new goods and the low prices with which they are marked.
The Newtown bee., 1901-03-22

The lingering cough following grippe calls for One Minute Cough Cure. For all throat and lung troubles this is the only harmless remedy that gives imme- diate results. Prevents consumption. R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull $ Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsforu; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
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Like Oliver Twist, children ask for more when given One Minute Cough Cure. Mothers endorse it highly for croup. It quickly cures all coughs and colds and every throat and lung trou- ble. It is specific for grip and asthma and has long been a well known remedy for whooping cough. R. II. Beers x Co.,, Ncwtown; $. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Bots ford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville; W. N. Hurd Long Hill.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

The Ladies' Union met, last week, with Mrs Simeon Pease.
 s. c. Bradley is preparing for d dry season by lowering his well to a greater depth.
 Miss Nellie Maurer was the guest of Miss Sallie Hubbell, last week.
 Miss Warman of New Jersey, who has been the guest of Miss Galetta Bradley, returned to her home, last Thursday,
The Newtown bee., 1901-03-22

John Blake, the former president of the Walnut Tree Hill club, was at tackled by large cat, savage for want of food. MT Blake ran for help and MT Hedderman, hearing his cries, seized was killed after a severe struggle.
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Godfrey were guests, last Friday, of MT and Mrs w. B. Hurlburt.
 Your correspondent had the pleasure last Friday, of calling on Samuel G. Lockwood, and while there was great l! interested in looking over the fine h 'rd of Devon cattle of which Mir Lock wood has large herd.
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Their promptness and their pleasant effects make DeWitt's Little Early Risers most popular little pills wher- ever they are known. They are sim ply perfect for liver and bowel trou- bles. R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Flaw leyville;> w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
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People are speaking very much in favor of G. N. Clark's Vegetable Liver Pills. They consider them the safest and best remedy for regulating the stomach, liver and bowels. We would advise any one troubled with bilious ness, constipation, indigestion, head ache, dizziness, etc., to give them a trialas they certainly have wonder full reputation for curing bilious and dyspeptcailments. Sold by druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1901-03-22

On her return from New York Mrs Flansburgh passed few days with her daughter, Mrs J. s. Hall, in Ansonia. Mrs Flansburgh returned to Newtown on Saturday.
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STRIKES A RICH FIND.

''I was troubled for several years with chronic indigestion and nervous debility" writes F. J. Green, of Lan- caster, N. H. "No remedy helped me until 1 began using Electric Bitters, which did me more good than all the medicines I ever used. They have also kept my wife in excellent health for years. She says Electric Bitters are just splendid for female troubles; that
 they are grand tonic and invigorator for weak, rundown women. No other medicine can take it's place in our family" Try them. Only soc. Satis- faction guaranteed by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher,
 Hawleyville; w. N. Hurd Long Hill. x
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Mrs Arthur D. Fairchild, who has been indispoSed with an attack of ton silitis, is convalescent.
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grip.
 Mrs Ferry has visited at the rectory recently
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Miss Mary Finnell of Bridgeport i! visiting her mother, Mrs John Finnell in Hanover,
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Edward Keane of Hanover has ac- cepted position in Bridgeport with the Bridgeport Traction Go.
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
EASTON.
THE BAPTIST CHURCH.

Notwithstanding the condition of the roads, the audien at the church on Sunday was larger than for some time past. There were 35 present at the regular session of the Sunday school. At the conclusion of the af- ternoon service, Miss Emma Goodsell, Miss Grace Sherman, John Sherwood and Ernest Beck gave satisfactory reasons for wishing to unite with this particular branch of Christ's church.
 Mrs c. s. Everett, who on account of sickness has been absent from the regular services of the church since Christmas, was gladly welcomed on her return, last Sunday.
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Andrew C. Moore was in Stratford. last week, passing few days with rel atiyeS.
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When you are bilious, use those famous little pills known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers to cleanse the liver and bowels. They never gripe. R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull S Co.,, Sandy Hook: A. B. Blake man, Botsford: B. Hawley & Co.,, Step- ney; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
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Patrick Lynch of Walnut Tree Hill has taken a position in the brass shop in Bridgeport.
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drinking entirely. We use package every week. am ten years old. Yours respectfully, Fannie Williams.
 Buchanan, Mich., May P. X
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Sidney Tomlin of Bridgeport is visit ed at Mrs TOmlin's. Sunday.
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A BAD ACCIDENT.

One evening last week as c. w. Can dee and wife were returning home and when near. Edward Hawkins they met another team which owing to the darkness frightened their horse, caus- ing him to overturn the carriage, throwing out the occupants and doing some damage to the vehicle. MT Can dee, who is somewhat of an invalid, was much shaken by the fall but suc- ceeded.in keeping his hold on the reins, thus preventing the horse from doing any further injury. Later reports say that Mrs Candee was slightly injured in one hand or wrist.
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Genessee Pure Food, Co.,, L,e Roy N. Y.
 Gentlemen: My mamma has been great coffee drinker and has found it very injurious. Having used several packages of your Grain-O, the drink that takes the place of coffee, she finds it much bettesa for herself and for us children: :2z1 has. given up coffee
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Thomas Quinlivan has accepted a position in West Cornwall.
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STOPS THE COUCH AND WORKS OFF THE COLD.

Laxative Bromo Quinine ta blets cure cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price 25centS.
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The NewtOWn Bee.
CALCULATIONS:

January 1, 1882, 6Ot Last week, 3O5O
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GRANGE ANNIVERSARY.

Anniversary night at the Grange was enjOyed:by gOOdly number of Pa. trons. J. H. Hale of Glastonbury was present and enlivened the evening by some of his bright remarks. The first officers occupied the chairs Thomas Kelly took the first and sec. ond degrees and refreshments were served. At the next regular meeting March 26, the third and fourth Ge grees will be conferred on a class of four candidates.
 Miss Louise B. Turney led the En- deavor meeting, Sunday evening. w. M. Gallup resigned his office as Urea Surer and H. w. Osborne was appoint ed in his place.
 w. M! Gallup was in town, last week
 H. o. McCollam and P. G. McCollam attended the Pomona Grange meeting in Trumbull, Wednesday.
 MT and Mrs James Ward spent last week Saturday at the shore.
 The storm of last Sunday did much damage to the roads, leaving then rough and stony.
 Mrs c. s. Burr has been somewhat indisposed for several days.
 Miss Grace Sherman has recently visited with Mrs Mildred Ferris.
 Jesus pitied always. People seldom pity. It is easier and more self-right- eous to condemn. The harsh judgment is the natural judgment. Yet Jesu! bids us forbear and be kind. The chari table thought the generous, lOv- ing, forgiving spirit He bids us culti- vate if we would be like Him. A little more pitiful, please.-[Forward
 Mrs Henry Osborne has been sick
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CANYONS.

70. T. Gregory and Mrs c. W.
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Irregularity,

Suppressed or Painful Menstruations, Weak. ness of the Stomach, Indigestion, Bloating, Flooding, Nervous Prostration, Headache, General Debility.
 - It is g grand medicine. I am
 thankful for tue good 1t has done IVY me. Mrs. J. W. J., | 76 Carolina Ave-, l Jamaica Plain Boston), Mas. l
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-01-25
EX- BROWN ON THE
EXTRA SESSION.

II have been somewhat in favor of
an extra session of the General Assem-
bly, for several months past, but re-
Gently have been more convinced than
ever of the absolute necessity for the
So me by the communications and edi-
torials that are being offered by part
of the public press in opposition to
the call.
"It looks to NE as if the Republican
party has made up its mind to take
possession of the State of Maryland,
peaceably if it can, forcibly if it must,
and am one of those Democrats pro-
nouncedly in favor of q white mans
government, both for the city and
State.
''If the Republican party is to take
| charge of the State of Maryland by
| the use of the colored vote in sections
without regard to effect on the social
and commercial interests of the other
sections of the State, propose that it
shall resort to the last extremity and
use the force that it threatens.
being an ex Governor Of the State,
out of courtesy to the present Execu-
tive / do not care to discuss in ad-
vance of the Governors determine
ton Of the question the necessities of
the situation, but am perfectly will
ing to give my views to the public
after the Governor has reached con-
cIusion."
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-01-25

throughout the world; for all peoples
had learned to venerate her.
The new King and Emperor sue
ceeds her i'll the person of her eldest
son, who will reign under the title of
Edward VII. The formal oath OF
feaIty to the laws of the kingdom was
taken by him on Wednesday, and his
coronation will probably take place in
| about six months.
| The Victorian era will ever be 6
bright page in English history, but
the new King will have magnificent
model in his memory of the departed
mother.