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The Newtown bee., 1901-04-19
LONG HILL.
DEATH OF WILLIAM BLACKWOOD.

DEATH OF WILLIAM BLACKwOOD.
William Blackwood died at the
home Of his mother, Mrs Isabel Black.
wood, last Wednesday, April 10, aged
rs years: The funeral services were
held at. his home, Saturday morning
at II o'clock, Rev Mr. Whipple otficia.
ting. The burial was in Tashua Gene
teY;; The pail bearers were George
Hadley, Robert Turney, Sherwood
walker, George Jennings and Ran
dolph Bradley OF Long Hill and Mr.
Smith of Bridgeport. The floral trib-
utes were numerous and beautiful. Mr.
| Blackwood leaves beside his mother.
one brother, Herbert Blackwood, to
mourn his loss. Mr. Blackwood was
very popular and will be greatly miss
ed by his host of friends.
ROADS NEED ATTENTION.
Mr. Staines broke his carriage while
driving over some pOr ton of the rough
roads in town. The roads need look
ing after since the heavy rains.
The schools commenced, Monday,
with the same teachers.
Misses Brewin and Rosetta Reed
visited Hartford, last week, and went
to the capitol.
1t is expected there will be preach
ing in the Methodist church, next
Sunday, at the usual hour, TO- 5 a. m.
Mrs Nora Coleman has gone to live
with Stephen Burroughs.
F. S. Shelton has received three
tons of Fertilizer from NJ. E. Wheeler
& Co. of Rutland, VT, and is ready to
supply all that is needed. If ordered
in time it can be had at short notice
from the company.
AS there was no service in the
The Newtown bee., 1901-04-19

w. G. Russell of the City Bakery
and Philo H.. Nichols of Bridgeport
were in town, yesterday. =
The Newtown bee., 1901-04-19

4O-in. white lawns s, 10, 12H and 15c yd.
Fancy stripe white lawns, s. 10, 12h apd
yd.
White pique l2h, Is, 20 and sc yd.
72-in. width orgaudie 50, Is and LOO yd.
Long cloth, 10. 12h, Is and 1Sc yard.
72-in. black organdie, 50. sc and 81 yard
4O-in. black lawn lsh, Is, 10 and sc I'd.
All shades silk mulls Is and &c yd.
The Newtown bee., 1901-04-19

querade dance, Tuesday evening, ;
her home.
The Newtown bee., 1901-04-19

Eyes examined and glasses fitted after
others have failed or given up a. hope
less. His method Of examining eyes 10
an exact mathematical science. No.
guesswork nor mistakes. Will tell what
is the trouble without questioning yoa..
FEES MODERATE. -
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
Solid Gold, any style. from s. mp. Sol
i'd Silver s. up. Gold Filled. warranted
10 years, s. up.
@At Martinez Jewslry Store FRI.
day. April II. Hours: 9 =. m. to p. n.;;;;
to 9 p. m.
The Newtown bee., 1901-04-19

Will do you a wonderful amount of
good. Be sure to get Hoods.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-07-25

Notice-When you need whisky al
ways ask for the best quality Ken
lucky Favorite," OF Spruance. Stanley
& Co., San Francisco.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-07-25
JAS. F. MORGAN,
AuCdOneor and Broker
e5 QUEEN STREET,
P. O. Box 594. Telephone 70
THIS DAY.
Auction Sale
Household Furniture
ON THURSDAY, JULY %

AT 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ,
near the corner of Fort, next to Blom S
dry goods store, I will sell at Public
Auction a choice assortment of House
hold Furniture consisting of Upholster-
ID Parlor Furniture, Bedroom Sets, Ia
bles, Chairs, Rockers, Divans. Side
boards, Bed Lounges, Ice Boxes, Rugs,
Stools, Chiffonieres, Crockery, Glass
ware, Lamps, Etc. Etc.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-07-25
JAMES F. MORGAN.
AUCTIONEER.
auction Sale
OF
ntique Curios !!
ON FRIDAY, JULY 26,

AT 10 O'CLOCK A. M,
At my salesroom IS Queen street. will
sell at Public Auction, by order OF
MONS. POTTER, the following very old
and very choice Japanese curios:
l piece Satsuma ware, Chinaman and
boy, $50 years old.
/ Bronze Bird, $50 years old.
Brone Jardinier
/ Bronze Vase.
] Cloisonne Vase.
l Satsuma Vase.
Silk Screen.
/ Silk Screen.
/ Silk Screen.
/ Geisha Girl Statue.
JAS. F. MORGAN,
AUCTIONEER.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-07-25
'THE BAND
a4-sb1SAll g

A public moonlight concert will be
given this evening at the Hawaiian hotel,
by the Hawaiian Band. The following
program win be rendered:
PART I.
Hungarian .............. Bella
Duet-'Il Trovatore'' .................Verd
Grand Selection-..Faust" ..... .Gounod
Songs
(a) Ike Aloha Hiki Maj
tb) ma Yokohama"
Miss J. Keliiaa.
(c) He Inoa no Waipio"
I'D Mani Hall Pc ka Lehua"
Mrs. N. Alapai.
PART II.
Cornet Solo-'Lizzie Polka Hartman
Mr.. Charles Kreuter.
Selection-"The Winner .......... Markie
Waltz-''10o1 Nights ...............S Strauss
Medley american Airs Boyer
THE Star Spangled Banner"
->%~
p d. Cunningham, engineer OF the
Permanent Water Boundary Commission,
was drowned while descending the Rio
Grande, near Eagle Pan, Texas, by his
skiff striking a rock.
Notice-When you need whisky al
ways ask for the best quality. Ken
tucky Eayorite" of Spruance, Stanley
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-22

'Dey is rs jes' COM in, an dealasS
soger's coat tail am out OBJ sight"
Its time I should be going, then.
I shall be with Sumpter by midnight.
Help me to mount these prisoners
Cato"
"Golly, massa, and you's took UNI
buff prissummers? Guess dey won't
feel like latin Eat Cato ag'in. Cum long.
old red cotei" And the negro pulled
Capt. Dacy unceremoniously' toward
his horse.
The sun was casting frightening
shadows on the green as the major
bade his wife and daughter good-by,
and he and the faithful Cato rode away
with their two captives.
There were anxious hearts at the
mansion until Cato returned with the
news Of their safe arrival at Sumpter's
camp. In little more than a year the
war closed; and Maj. Crawford himself
came back to his plantation, which he
carried on for many years. He always
told Polly that it was to her thought
fulness and strategy he owed his es-
cape from capture and turning the
tables upon his enemies. As for Polly,
she carried a memento of that day in
the shape Of dagger small, slender
poniard, which dropped from Capt.
Dacy's belt in the ARRAY. and which
she ever after wore as an orn ament in
her hair. This dagger is preserved as
an heirloom by her descendants, and
anyone seeing it will be told the story
of the brave young girl who did not
fail to act we'll her part in the times
which tried mems souls. = Christian
Register.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-22
FEBRUARY 22, 1888.
First Celebration of Washington,s
Birthday-One of the Oldest of
Holidays.

We may reckon February % as one
of our oldest holidays, for though no
legislature had at that time set it apart
as legal holiday, the regular celebra-
ton of Washington's birthday began in
1883, says the Chicago Inter Ocean. On
February % of that year a party of
gentlemen met IN tavern in New York.
One of them had written an ode on
Washington, another brought list of
tracts, still others had prepared
speeches. There was great feasting,
patriotic toasts were drunk, and be-
fore the company went home they
agreed to meet together on every COM
ing February %, in honor of their coun
try's chief. Other little knots of friends
followed their example, and before long
the celebration became general.
Though not publicly recognized, wher-
ever there were score or more houses,
the people gladly devoted at least a
few hours of the day to jollity and good
cheer Even the fisherman left his nets
by the sea, the carpenter his workshop,
the good housewife laid aside her knit
ting, and the shopkeeper left up his
shutters; best of all, the master on that
day kept no school.
grew in Importance till in the begin
ming of last century it was almost the
most distinguished day of the year.
Every theater on that day brought out
some new play and made itself gay with
flags and transparencies. Tayerns
spread their best cheer. There were
balls and bonfires, barbecues. and can
nonading, bell ringing, feasting and
toasts. A glance over the Gazettes and
Advertisers of that period shows that it
was quite the end of March before they
ceased to publish accounts of the fes-
tivities which had taken place in every
city and town in the land.
Washington was born before the
| adoption in England of the Gregorian
calendar, and was, therefore, born on
February II, old style. For long time
some of his most ardent admirers per-
sisted in celebrating this day rather
than the ED. We find as late as 1896
certain counties, in which men of the
old school were unwilling to adopt the
new calendar, at least SO far as con-
| cerned the birthday of the father OF
| their country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-22

careful examination. the officer led his
soldiers up the stairs.
The upper rooms of the mansion
were subjected to the same careful
search as the cellar had been, and with
the same ill-success. The walls and
the sides of the room were sounded
with swords and bayocets, but no
signs of living being in hiding was
discovered.
'1This is strange" declared the cap
tain ''Maj. Crawford's horse is in the
stable, and it is scarcely likely that
he would try to get away on foot. Yet
cat couldn't stow himself away where
The tory was outside; but he came
Within, as he heard his name spoken
by the officer. A nail on the barrel
caught and tore a rent in his frock, as
he went past it in the shed.
There! You won't stand in the way
any longer!" cried the man. angrily,
as he gave the cask violent kick and
knocked it over upon its side. Fortu-
nately, the fierce fell with its uncov-
cred head toward the wall; and no
one suspected that the object OF their
search was within it.
"What do you make Of it, Wilson? p
inquired Capt. Dacy.
ST don't think the majors here" re-
turned the tory. 'He got wind of our
close pursuit in some manner, and left
on fresh horse before we came.
That's my opinion"
''And it's mine, too. But I'd sooner
lost my spurs than to have had this
search for nothing"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-22

sound Of .hoofsecoming at q sharp gal
lop up the road.
She glanced hastily from the window,
and deserted, mounted on s.grass
pony" "a horse of the South Carolina
swamps, rough, Shetlandish, wild), a
tall, slender, "gangling fellow" legs
long enough to almost meet under the
pony, damaged, wide-brimme hat flap
ping down over his face, which was
freckled and worn, the figure covered
with dust, tired looking, as though the
youth had ridden till he could scarcely
sit on his pony. Before she could run
to the door the forlorn apparition
hailed her with the tidings:
1.-THE British are coming! A party of
their dragons, under Capt. Dacy, con-
Quoted by that tory. Wilson, are riding
up from Charlotte like the wind"
The messenger, whom Polly recog-
nized as boy of the neighboring viii
lage, dashed on again, without waiting
to answer any questions.
Polly gave no further thought to the
cobalt-blue eyes of the old Gileadite,
staring at her from the sampler. Her
father must be warned; but before she
left the window she glanced sharply
down The road.
There was a cloud of dust rising
above the trees, far down as she could
see; and through that cloud she saw
the glistening of bright steel. Were
their enemies as near as that? Then,
indeed, there was no time; and she
FASTENED to the kitchen.
Maj. Crawford's bronzed face turned
nearly as pale as that of his daughters
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-22
YES, I AM HERE"

"Well, we have done our best. There's
good wine in the rebels cellar, though
We needn't lose that
"True," observed Capt. Dacy. Then,
turning to Mrs. Crawford, he contin-
ued: "Come, madam, you can enter
tain rascally rebels, it seems. Have
you no humble refreshment for the
humble servants of the king?"
Certainly Will you partake of some
| cakes and wine? Call Chloe, Polly, and
have the table spread at once.''
"Order my men to ride on slowly,
| Wilson; it is possible they may get a
glance Of the rebel we are after. You
and I will enjoy this good lady's hos
pitality a short time"
While Wilson was delivering the cap
tain's orders to the Dragons Mrs
Crawford opened Rthe sideboard, and
set out decanters and dishes, and the
negress brought some fresh wine from
the cellar. The Englishman smacked
his lips as he emptied a. goblet.
"Come, Mrs. Crawford" said the Off
Ger, handing the mistress of the house
a glass of wine, 81 have toast to pro-
pose. I hope you have no objection to
drinking the health of King George"
"None at ALL replied the lady. 81
am sure that wish him no harm, poor
mani"
VERY we'll; and now we'll toss off a
bumper to the success of his majesty's
| arms and to the discontinue of all
| rebels
Papa might perhaps object to that -
said Polly, who at this moment en-
tered the room, after a short bsence.
However, he is here to speak for him
SELF"
eyes, am here; and have decided
objections to SUCH sentiments being
drunk in my house."
The Briton and the tory looked up
and saw, framed in the doorway, the
very man for whom they had been
searching so vainly. He held in each
hand loaded pistol, and their muzzles
were pointed at the hearts of the ban.
queters.
: "Don't stir, or you are dead men!'
he cried, as the British officer attempt
ed to place his hand upon his sword
'What do you intend TO do?" asked
the embarrassed captain.
81 mean to take you prisoner" an
swered Maj. Crawford. 81 will MOI
harm you if you offer no resistance
Polly, you may fasten his arms, SO thai
he will not be able to harm us. There i.
a cord on the peg behind you"
The Briton glanced ferociously at hi.
enemy. "Put your hands close behint
: you, or shall be obliged to main YOU
, said the major. calmly.
, Capt. Dacy obeyed, though with ,
bad grace; and the young girl fast
: ened his wrists together with stou
rope.
: "Now, it's your turn. Wilson," sal,
: the major, addressing the tory "Yo'
thought to take me, but the tables ar
, reversed"
After Polly had performed the sam
: operation upon the tory, and the tw
men stood securely bound, the majo
! very coolly sat down and finished hi
e interrupted repast. BE was just don
e when q woolly head thrust itself int
4 the doorway.
II "Massa, de horses am saddled an
brfdied."
5 sAn right. Cato. Are the Dragon
, out Of sight
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-22

when he was told of the near approach
of his foes, but he was a man of daunt-
less energy and accustomed to danger.
His first act was to run to the window
and look out. A single glance told him
it was too late for fight. The Dragons
were already at the white gates, and
the foremost were dismountine.
'What shall we do?" What shall we
do?" moaned Mrs. Crawford, wringing
her hands.
s'Be calm, mother" said the officer.
eff the worst happens, can defend
myself with my sword. which did such
good work at the Cowpens."
The patriot looked as if he was about
to resort to that rash alternative, but
Polly seized him by the arm.
"Quick! 1 can save you'll" she said.
And she pulled him by main force from
the kitchen to the outer shed. She was
in an agony of terror lest her father
should be seen before he was hidden
away at all, but outwardly she was very
| calm.
In the shed stood large meat barrel.
or fierce, which Cato had brought out
| of the cellar few days before, and was
now standing empty beside a pile Of
wood. In her desperation the girls
quick eye espied it, and she drew the
hunted officer toward it.
Its a capital hiding place." said the
major, grasping her intention. "Pack
me in as hastily as you can; and, moth
er, you go and entertain our visitors
| Maj. Crawford's bulky form was pres
emily compressed within the interior
of the cask, which was really the most
available hiding place he could have
sought. Polly threw in an old garment
about him, and laid a few sticks of wood
carelessly upon that, leaving the top OF
the barrel uncovered. Then she re-
turned to the sitting-room, where she
found her mother engaged in an excit-
ing dialogue with the leader Of the Brit
ish party.
"Where have you hidden that rebel
hound, your husband?" asked the Off
Ger.
sMaj Crawford is capable Of taking
care of himself without any of my
help" answered the patriotic woman
who had recovered her courage wonder
fully.
''You do not deny, then, that the
traitor is within?"
search for yourself. If my husband
is here, you can find him." And Mrs
Crawford sat quietly down.
i .Show me the way to your cellar
GIRL" said the Englishman to Polly.
:. "Would it not be best to begin will
the garrets, and go dewn3" asked thu
!. young girl, her black eyes dancing
saucily. Because" she continued. wv
:. have wine in the cellars, and your mel
might not be able to prosecute tn
search any further"
Il Capt. Dacy gave her look that he in
tended to be very severe. Lead tn
. way to the cellar" he said, sternly.
5 Polly obeyed with a pretty pout. sd
you think my father Is like pork an
: potatoes, to be in our cellar?" sh
[ asked.
HE is in the house somewhere, an
: we intend to find him." answered tn
officer. young man who affected tn
: brusque style Of Tarleton, well know
) on both sides for his cruelty and sol
i dierlike qualities.
But they found no hint Of any body
. presence in the cellar; and, afteF
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-22
strung.

Mrs T. Pelton, 562 st. Anthony avenue,
St. Paul, Mimi, writes:
"Peruna has done wonders for me. 1t
has cured my headache and palpitation of
the heart; has built up my whole system.
I cheerfully recommend Peruna to all suf-
ferers afflicted with catarrh. My mother is
never without Peruna. When one Is tired
and generally out of sorts, if Peruna is taken
it Immediately removes that tired feeling.
Peruna cures catarrh by removing the
cause, inhamed mucous membranes.
DIR. Hartman, the compounder of Pc
runa, once said, in lecture to women:
ga great number of women consult me
every year. l often have occasion to say
to these patients, L fear you have ca
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-22

doctrine for the last forty years, but there
are vast multitudes of women who have
organ of the body. Women are especially
liable to catarrh of the pelvic organs. There
are one hundred cases of catarrh of the pei
Most people think, because they have not
catarrh of the head, they have not catarrh
at all. This is a great mistake and is the
cause of many cases of sickness and DEATH.
tory results from the use of Peruna, write
at once to DIR. Hartman giving full state
ment of your case and he will be pleased to
give you his valuable advice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-22
w. L, DOUGLAS
So E. So. so SHOES Y MS9E.

The real worth OF ". i. DOuelas SSUU ana S3:dV
shoes compared with other makes Is $500 to $500
Our 500 Gilt Edge Line cannot be equaLed at any
and sell $500 and $3.50 shoes
than any other the UnitedStates
REASON W. L. Douglas e. shoes sold
mi m causeT BEST. Your
Douglas
will them
you enclosing and Sc FOR
kind leather, wieh plain orr
reach you Write for catalogue sh'tn0 neo Sng sya
Fast Color W. l.. Douglas shoe Coz
EYclcts HrOckfons AAoss.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-22

Johnny-Papa, if q man wouldn't
tell . lie now, like George Washing
ton didn't, would he be a great man
like Washington was?
Papa don't know, my son. I
don't think any of them ever tried
Detroit Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-22

A Familiar Sound.
Mrs. Johnson-Has Mr.. johnson come
home for dinner vet?
Jane-No, mum.
ct thought heard him downstairs"
'sThat was Leo growing over a bone,
num"-Tit-Bits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-22
In After. Years.

Thus spake father to his son:
you've often read, forsooth,
OF little George Washington
Who always told the truth"
''Oh, yes" the youngster did reply.
And there was quite row:
Twas about a cherry tree, I think
But it's q chestnut now.
Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-22

(tlo}Sgeeog4s~1S
= :: !; y !: :: !: ::
A0GA VII heard before,
Af@ How, over hundred
HXH~ fG o. years ago.
- G. King George looked
over the ocean.
And said: 'Those colonies seem to be
Forgetting they all belong to me,
must set my troops in notion.
So over the redcoats proudly came.
To have a nice little jolly game w.
At teaching the rebels manners;
Thinking it would be rarest fun
To see the pitiful Yankees run
At sight of the royal banners.
How their bayonets flashed and cleaned.
How their eyes with ardor beamed.
AS forward they marched to battle!
Sure Of putting the foe to rout,
Sure of wiping rebellion out
At the first muSket rattle.
Then came along great surprise.
And old King George he opened his eyes
AT hearing the news SO stunning.
Plenty of soldiers turned their back
In quick retreat, but, alack, alack!
Twas the redcoats did the running. &
Sometimes they won. but the poor old king
Found it rather a serious thing,
This tramping out of treason.
Still the vagabond rebel crew
Laughed at him and his soldiers, too.
Where could he find reason?
Oh George the Third. If you had but known
We had George of our very own,
Leading US on to glory!
How little, a hundred years ago.
You e2reamed that to-day we boys, no, no!
Would all be telling his story
Well he led his patriot band,
Daring of heart and strong Of hand.
Fit to follow a hero.
Tell it over how they and he
Firmly stoed till our land was free,
With many a rousing cheer. oh!
Many a year Of toll and strife.
Many a true and loyal life,
Was spent in trying the question.
At last CORVALLIS said to his men:
perhaps we'd better go home again.
IA They thought 1t good suggestion.
Aorrlstown. Yorktown-let US tell
A few Of the names we remember well.
And shall forget, all, never!-
Delaware River and Valley Forge.
Hurrah, hurrah for General George
Washington. now and forever!
Sidney Dayre, in Golden Days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-22

not bad. / am not
troubled wi t h
coughing or spit
ting or any 9TH
er disa greeable
symptoms of ca
tarrh.' But, my
dear madam, you
may have catarrh
all the same. Ca
tarrh is not al
ways located in
the head. You
may have catarrh
of the lungs, or
stomach, or liver,
or kidneys, and
especially you
may have catarrh
of the !; pelvic Or
aSohS' -
The d o C t o +
went on to say:
81 have b e e u
preaching t b i 6
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-22


road.
The Crawford house stood we'll back
from the highway, with a garden be-
tween, bisected by carriage drive
from the big white gates upon the road;
obut the young girl could readily descry
anyone passing up or down the thor
oughfare, distance of a quarter of a
mile from the house. The watch she
kept was keen one, for upon her faith
full sentinelship depended the safety OF
loved father.
Mai. Crawford was an officer in the
patriot army under Gen. Gates, who had
just an hour before, weary, travel
stained, and alone, arrived at his plan
tation after an absence of many weeks.
He was at this moment in the kitchen,
eating the lunch that had been hastily
prepared by Mrs. Crawford and the
colored cook, Chloe, preparatory to
continuing his journey to Sumpter's
army, which was encamped on the Wa
teree. Meanwhile Polly he'd been sta
toned at the window to keep lookout
against the approach of any tory or
British party that might be on his
track. It was just after the defeat OF
Gates at Camden, and the kings men
were jubiiant and active through the
Carolinas.
Polly Crawford was a chubby. bright
eyed. saucy-looking girl of ID or II
years. She was the majors only child
and was an arrant little rebel. The
sampler she was at work upon repre-.
scented Elijah fed by the ravens. There
was . marvellous background of shrubs
and trees, all wrought in the finest tent
stitch; and, beside stone done in or
ange color, lay the recumbent figure Of
the shaggy haired prophet. A flock o,
birds, each one laden with a huge sstwo
penny pan Loaf" were gracefully ap
preaching from the left-hand corner
OF the canvas. The girls deft finger
were busily ornamenting Elijah will
two prominent eyes Of the deepest co
halt blue, when her ears caught tn