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The Newtown bee., 1901-09-13
BRIDGEWATER.

George Strong is getting out the timber for his new barn.
 Miss Ella Helln and Miss Worm of Bridgeport have been recent guests of Mrs Sherman Bronson.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-13
Steamer Allan JOV

Leaving Bridgeport daily Saturday ex- , cepted) at F D. m. Returning leaves New York daily Sunday eXcepted) from Pier B (Newl East River at 1:0O a. m. Fare 50. N E. WEDGE, Agent. Telephone 236-. Baggage coecked from hotel or residence by Hendrickson Express Co, 1S7 Fairfield Avenue.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-13
C. N. CLARKE, Nichols, Conn.

the exercises were enjoyed by crowd ed house. It was one of the most pleasant meetings that the Pomona has held for long time.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-13
BRIDGEPORT STEAMBOAT COMPANY.
 BRIDGEPORT AND NEW. YORK Steamer ROSedaIe

Leaves Bridgeport daily Sunday excepted) at z :45 a.
 Returning leaves New York daily. Sunday eXcepted) from Pier 31 (New) East River, at BOO p. m, and from foot East 3lst street. 3:15 D. m on Saturday during June, July, August and September leaves Pier 3l, New) East River at p. m, and East 3lst street at 2:l5 D, m.
 SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES. Tuesdays and Fridays, fare, round trip, 50 cents.
 Tickets good for use only on the day of sale,
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-13
ADVERTISING RATES:
THE HOME CIRCLE.
LABOR DlONIFIED.

A LABOR DAY SERMON DELIVERED IN DARIEN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON SUNDAY EVENING, SEP TEMBER l, BY THE PASTOR, REV JO- SEPH l.. GUERNSEY, FORMERLY OF SANDY HOOK.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-13
LITCHFIELD COUNTY.
BETHLEHEM,
GA1ETY AT PLEASURE HOUSE.

GA1ETY AT PLEASURE HOUSE.
 The guests assembled at Pleasure House, Carmel hill, for the Labor day holiday, enjoyed themselves thorough ly, though, owing to the inclemency of the weather, they were for the greater part of the time confined to the house. They have instituted several new feat ures, chief among which are ''The Streets of Cairo," "The Midway" and the 'Charge of the Nightgown Brig ade." The tactics of this brigade re- Semble as nearly as possible, those of the famous "Charge of the Light Brigade"
 Pillows to right of them, Pillows to left of them, Pillows behind them.
 | Showered and tumbled. | They had splendid musical concert in which Fred Gilbert proved the star of the evening, excelling himself in his delivery of that time honored poem, "Mary had little lamb" Those Mrs William K. Stoughton, Master Herman Franklin and Miss Bernice StoughtOn from Oakville, Messrs Louis and Frank Isele and Miss Edith Eccles of Waterbury; Robert Waugh and Miss Mary Thorp, of Morris; Messrs Philip West, John and Ashton J. Miskimmin Mrs R. B. Frye, Misses Henrietta Julia and Fanny Calm, Maud, Ethe and Elizabeth Miskimmin and Master James Nelson and Harold H. Frye from Brooklyn.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-13
The NewtOwn Bee

w~s1.s5 Year, 75 Gents for Six Months' oo Gents for Four Months. Four Cents d copy.
The Newtown bee., 1901-09-13

Ne wtown, Friday, September B, 1901.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06
ANOTHER SUIT.
Reginald Norman Brings Action
Against Estate Administrators

There are more troubles in the family
OF the dead millicna re- George II Nor
man OF Newport and Boston. Within a
few days the members OF the Norman
family unanimously agreed Go compro-
mise the claims OF Mrs iIugh X Nor
man. the daughter of prominent citizen
of Gloucester. Mass aud the daughter
in-law OF George "A. Norman.
The principal ease on the docket of the
supreme court to he convened in New
port on Monday neat IL Reginald Nor
man. brother Of Hugh Il. Norman. VS..
Abby Kinsley Norman aud Others, admin
istrators OF the estate of the late George
". Norman, who left an estate valued at
Sll .000.vVO
The administrators Of the estate are
George IA. Norman. Jr and his mother.
Mrs. Abby kinsley Norman Mrs. Nor
man is abroad with her only unmarried
daughter and SO IL the plaintiff. Col Nor
man, who is spending his honey moon In
foreign lands.
While II Is regretted that the Norman
suit II placed on the court docket. IL can
be said that the drastic course taken by
Col. Norman Il IN the nature Of semi.
friendly suit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06
EASTER SALE.
Held Under tho Auspices Of
the Universal Brotherhood.

The psrlors OF the Eloise presented ar
attractive appearance last evening at the
Easter sale and festival OF Universal
Brotherhood Lodge, No. 81. which began
in the afternoon and will conclude this
evening
The sale is under the immediate direc-
tion OF Mrs. r. F.. synge, per request OF
Katherine 1Sngley. the official head OF
the Universal Brotherhood.
Throughout the world similar sales are
held by the Universal Brotherhood
League during the week preceding East
er. The proceeds are devoted TO the In
ternational Lotus Home at Point Iona,
San Diego, Cal.
This home has for it's object the educa-
tion of children OF all nations i'm the pre-
cepts of Universal Brotherhood. IL also
prepares destitute and homeless children
In humanitys work
There is a like institution at Buffalo,
n. Y. There is also at Point Iona "a
fund devoted 10 training Cuban children.
being known as the Cuban Industrial
Fund.
There are many articles displayed at
this sale. both useful and ornamental. in
cluding appropriate Easter gifts. such as
pictures, art novelties, candles, etc
The tables are presided over by the fol-
lowing:
Fancy goods. Mrs. r. Il. Synge; domes-
tic, Mrs. Edward Bamford and Mrs L. M
Nernet; candy, Miss Johnson and Miss
Sweet; art, Miss Emma A. Pidge chill
dren's, Mrs. L. l.. Hopkins; book. Miss
Bessie smith; flower. Miss Miller and
Miss Goodall.
Refreshments OF a light character are
found I'm the dining room. served by Mrs
Anna r. Percy. Mrs G.. j. Bolting Mrs.
Walter 5. Southwick, Mrs. Amos Beck
with. Miss Clara L. Perce and Mrs.
George NJ. Hall.
This evening at Sis o'clock there will
be recital arranged by Miss Bolting
Afterward students of the Universal
Brotherhood will present one scene of a
Greek symposium.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06
OlNEYvIlLE.

On and after June 20 w " Hall. who
for some many years has handled mali.
passengers bundles and done no end of
crrandS for folks between OlncYVille and
,cituate wtll lie mislines from the square.
and his going Is due to the march cf
progress, for by that time II Is expected
that the comfortable cars operated by the
Dsnielson road will carry the passengers.
add some one else will carry the mail.
Beginning with that day Mike" Barry,
who has carried mail between here and
Thornton will also end his services for
Uncle sam
Mr.. tIall has secured the route between
Csntredale and Harmony az "a much high
OF rate than has heretofore been paid
tor The service
The sunset club Will meet Monday ev-
ening and complete arrangements for the
omen meeting 60 be held Wednesday. An
ri ~. ~ is proposed. at this time To hold
on entertainment and dance ana pur-
tion OF the exercises Will he held IN tHd
Fellow =. hall and the remainder in their
own parlorS.
The general committee Of the Maud
Come and Major Mcbride reception Will
meet tomorrow. and complete arrange
ments for the event that is 10 he held
n week from tomorrow.
George lfolgate. former resident or
the annexed district. but now OF Phila-
delphia.. Is spending few days with
friends here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06
WALDO E. BARNES
Providence Man Is Under Arrest
al PIattsburg, n. Y.

A dispatch from Plattsburg. n. T..
states that Waldo f.. Barnes. claiming
to be q cattle buyer. arrived there a few
days ago and bought sheep and cattle in
Saranac and Dannemora. giving checks
In payment on the National Eagle bank OF
Providence.
He loaded his stock, valued at 800 on
the cars at Cadyvile. N Y, and started
for Providence with them. Yesterday af-
ternoor some of the persons who sold the
stock were notified that the checks were
worthless. and Sherff Cunningham was
notihed 10 stop the carload Of tatte.
which had arrived at Plattsburg. and TO
arrest Bsrnes.
This was done but Barnes protests his
Innocence of any intent to swindle any
body and says there ought To be money
In the bank TO his credit TO pay for all the
cattle lie has purchased
He telephoned 10 his wife at Providence
for money, and meantime will be kept in
jail here, pending developments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06

crease of the prlvy purse does not yet
appear. ft
Henry Labouchere. who makes min
ority report by himself. thinks no in
crease in the civil list is necessary
LABoUCHERE's CUTTING COMMENT.
The committee did not deem Il within
the scope OF It's inquiry to consider wheth-
er a continuance OF the pomp OF pride
and ceremony Of the court - desirable
Suggestions have been rife that the cost
OF living has gone up among the wealth
Ter classes since her late maj jesty ascend
ed the throne This idea seems 60 be due
To the present ostentauons expenditure
OF some of those who have suddenly ac-
quired large fortunes. But your commit
tee does not believe the sovereign would
desire To enter into monetary competition
with such persons or encourage by his
example such vainElorious prodigality as
the part OF his subjects
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06
IN Y. N. CA HALL
Entertainment Under Auspices
Of Scandinavian Committee.

An excellent musical and literary pro-
gram was enjoyed by a large audience in
upper Y. NJ. c. a. hall last evening, the
occasion being a charity concert" under
the auspices of the scandinavian central
committee.
The program follows: Plano solo. select
ed Mrs. Solem; 81 Brollopsgarden,' So
derman, Verdandi: reading, The Swan
Song" Brooks, Little Sunday; piano solo.
Invitation to the Dance" &. M. Won
Weber, lrma A. gutenberg; soprano solo.
"Som Ungdommens Var" Mrs. Win
field: banjo solo. Seek No Farther"
Weston, Il. NJ. Graffam: soprano solo.
Because | Love You Dear Miss Essie
Rice: piano solo, "Rondo Capriccioso.
Opus H." Mendelssohn, lrma A. Gyllen-
berg: the Ampion Trio, selected. Miss
Rice, Little Sunday. b NJ Grafam. song,
selected. Verdandi. character reading, Sc
lected Little Sunday. soprano solo. Sc
lected, Miss Essie Rice: duet, piano and
violin. Mr.. and Mrs. Solem: soprano solo,
"Schubart's Serenade' Mrs. Winfield.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06
King Edward Will Have $2,65O,OOO
IOr Himself and Household Corn
walls to Get $46O,O0O.

London, April e--The British nation will
appropriate for King Edwards personal
and household expenses for the coming
siscal year s2350,ocO II the house Of com
mons special committees recommenda-
tions are adopted
But that amount Is scarcely. II any.
more than half the whole cost OF having
n sovereign. There are the Kings chill
tren. brother. sisters and cousins 10 be
provided for. palaces, parks and pleasure
grounds TO be kept up. royal yachts to be
maintained uhe cost OF which is hard
40 ascertain) and some other items In ,he
nations annual bill The total Of the fig
pres accessible amounts TO S4.2S0,OOO.
KINGS CIVIL LIST
The committee reports in favor of a civ
II list for the king of eI50,eOO ,S2, 2,350.OOO).
divided as follows
Privy purse ell0.ON (SS50. .0o0)
Household salaries ...,. l25, $50 , 6290en
sAousehold expenses -. l93,00O { 965.O00)
WORKS .........t........... 2uen { 100000
Royal bounty. etc ....... 1920 { $1,000
eundries .....,............. 5000 10000
---.---
si70.Oo (S2, 100000
The report recommends an annuity Of
100000 (SlV0.uuol TO the Duke of Cornwall
and York. At0DW (S5c0O0) Go The Duchess
of Cornwall and York. and COCO $3.50 o000)
10 each Of the King S three daughters
Queen Aexandra's annuity II She sur
wives the King is Increased to eco .OO
s$l50 ,W"l, aud an annuity of c90.0O0 sl5Q.-
o00) is provided for the Duchess OF Corn
band. No provision IL made for the Duke
OF cornwalls folr children. the eldest
being mol quite seven years old
The whole civil ist Is e67c00 (SsS5 oOO)
greater than last year.
The King really will get s. .65o0oO for he
keeps the S2teo0o revenues from the
Duchy Of Lancaster.
And The Duke Of Cornwall being given
the $4,000 revenues OF the Duchy OF
Cornwall. really receives for himself and
FAMILY sieo,DO year.
ONE FARCE LESS, PERHAPS.
In spirit Of economy the committee
puggests that the royal buckhounds be.
dropped. The saving is not much in cash
--oniy about $yi.~o a year-but II Will be
large in ridicule and mercy
In oldcn times when there was real
buck and stag hunting there was reason
5n keeping packs OF hounds. with the nee
sssary master or the buckhounds hunts
man. whippers-in. groom TO the hunters
pnd so on
But nowsdays. when the occasional
Chase of the tame deer at Windsor makes
she public laugh or sneer and the Society
Tor tho Prevention of Cruelty 10 Anima Is
protest. the King ought not 10 complain
Of being robbed OF prscriptive sovereign
rights ~ the nation decides not To pay
any longer for this royal sport"
reduction In the salaries Of several
officers OF the household r. said 20 be
contemplated while other positions are 10
be abolished. Whether this will save any
ahing 20 the nation or amount 10 an in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06

Walter 8. Reynolds, Esq, was today
appointed master to take an account of
the rents and profits of the real estate
of Bridget Crowley deceased. as desired
I'm the case OF James Crowley VS. John
Crowley CT al
A final decree was entered today IN
the case OF Rodney r. Dyer ct al. vs.
Cranston Print Works company The de-
cree is in accordance with the previous
decision of the court on exceptions to the
rulings OF Samuel NJ. Gray. master.
John a. Tillinghast, Esq. was by de-
cree OF the appellate division of the su-
preme court today appointed guardian ad
Item of Henry c. McDuff and Madeline
McDun during pendency OF proceedings
on petition Of Sarah II. McDur ct al. for
the appointment of new trustee.
4 young lady. who refused to give her
name was run into and Knocked down
on Washington street. at Aborn. at 1880
yesterday afternoon. by DR. V. G.. Me-
Kenna's horse and buggy. She was badly
bruised about the legs. Or. McKenna
attended her and sent her home.
a barn on Stamford street, belonging
"a Sarah G. Ray, was broken into yester-
day, and tools valued at SIS were taken.
Three small boys. whose names were not
dhulged by the police. were today placed
in the custody OF Probation officer Wal
lace, without putting them through the
court
The remains OF ex-President Clark OF
the New York. New Haven and Hart
ford railroad, left Cherbourg. France
yesterday on the Deutschland, In care of
deceased's son. General Superintendent
C. Peter Clark. Ex-President Clark died
at Nice recently. The Deutschland Is
due April II at New York II she arrives
on time the funeral will occur April Is
at Mr.. Clark's late home in Newton High
lands, Mass. The interment will be at
Forrest lIills cemetery.
one OF the surest signs Of the near
ness Of warm weather Is manifest down
In South county. where the arbutus Is
already In bud, awaiting a little steady
sunshine tn blossom out Following
closely upon the arbutus the laurel will
make its appearance to be quickly FOL.
lowed In turn by the stately rhododendron
with It's large blossoms The culture Of
rhododendrons i'm this section is inoreas-
ing yearly ~and many carloads OF the
plants are yearly shipped from Kingston.
mainly to Philadelphia and Baltimore.
For the accommodation Of those who
wish to attend early Easter services the
Union Railroad company has arranged
the following extra schedule for tomor.
row morning Leaving Auburn. $50
a. m. Elmwood. $50. oaklawn. sl0.
Pleinheld street. 5.2o; Broadway $40. Mt
Pleasant Via AtweIrs avenue. $50. Mt
Pleasant. via Gladstone avenue. $50.
Red bridSe and Angel street, 5.ao: Brown
street. $50. Prairic avenue. sp: Edge
wood and raWtuNet. 5i5 Washington
Park $50. Riverside, $40. Taunton ave-
nue, 500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06

Low I'm the west the waning moon
A silver crescent shone,
High overhead single star
Kept patient watch alone.
The earth was cold with frosty dewu,
But all the east was pink,
As IL bed OF roses bloomed
on mornings misty brink.
The sapphire field OF night above
Took on a paler hue
Perhaps the tread Of angel feet
Had worn away the blue:
And through the feecy clouds appeared
A broad and brilliant ray.
golden herald bringing light
The dawn of Easter day!
-Woman's Home Companion.
Hose 3 put out fire in the attic OF
Adam Lineburgers house No 90 Pond
street. AT ll5 this morning.
William Mahon and Joseph Salmon
were fined s. each in the juvenile police
court today. for revelllng on Potter's
avenue last evening.
At 1880 p. m. today there will be an
Easter-eve service at Grace church. 10
ministration of baptism TO infants.
Consdon a. Carpenter company has
brought suit against the Keller company
to recover 5000. Suit Is based on bal
ance alleged TO be due on book account
amounting TO $34sal5.
An order was entered in the appellate
division Of the Supreme court today In
the divorce case of Herminie Gregoire VS..
Zotique directing that the petitioner have
leave to see her children on certain days
Sophia Felker of "a Charles street was
run over by bakers wagon. on Bermsn
street, at 1880 yesterday morning Tn.
owner and driver OF the horse is not
known. Miss Felker was not seriously
hurt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06
BADLY INJURED.
John Donahus Of Pawtucket
Accuses His Son.

John Donahue. middle aged man who
lives on Benefit street Pawtucket. was
arrested last night as a disorderly per-
son. and when brought to the police sta
ton IL was found he had receivedtwo
large wounds on the head a physician
using p stitches 20 close them.
He said the wounds were inflicted with
monkey wrench In the hands of his son.
with whom he had trouble In his pocket
was a knife opened which was taken to
imply that the wrench had been used In
self defence, as the family had complained
OF Donahue TO the police.
The wounds are regarded as serious.
Strict orders for a close watch on the
patient have been issued, there being a
fear that the skull has received frac-
ture and IN that event he will be at once
taken to the hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06
INVESTIGATING CROSSING TRAGEDY.

No date has been set for tho inouests
on the deaths NJ Nathaniel webber and
Louis Maher. who lost their lives az the
deadly grade crossing at McndQp avenue.
near Pawtucket, early this woM
Medical Examiner Holden reported tho
case 20 Judge y. NJ Reed " Attleboro
and tho latter n making exhaustive In
curry into the fatality before proceeding
with the nquests
The funerals OF the victims occurred
az Wrcntham Mass. yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06
IDENTIFIES THE NECKLACE.

Have you seen any of that jewelry on
any other person.
Yes, right now," exclaimed the wilt
ness.
Questioned as to the person she said
Mrs Morse was wearing the necklace.
Mrs. Morse will please stand up said
Lawyer Hoffman.
Mrs. Morse arose, and somewhat con-
fused, looked at Mrs. Whitehead straight
in the eye. The witness identified the
in Europe for her.
Mrs. Morse said she purchased the
necklace herself. that II was made out of
O'NeilIs store. having cost twenty cents.
LAWYER CHARGES CONSPIRACY.
Earlier I'm the day Mr. Hoffman Great
cd somewhat OF stir I'm his opening adj
dress TO the jury by saying Mrs. White
head was the innocent victim of as vile
and foul a conspiracy a. had ever been
attempted by a rich husband for the pur-
pose OF getting rid OF a wife.
The case was adjourned until Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06
c. {. UNION.
Bl-Monthly Rally 10 Be Held
at Calvary Baptist Church.

At Calvary Baptist church next Mon
day evening the bi-monthly rally OF the
Providence Christian Endeavor Union
will be held.
There VIII be praise and devotional
service from 7t5 to s o'clock, followed
by an address by Rev. Judson Smith
u. D., OF Boston. on Present Conditions
I'm the Chinese Empire"
After the address there will be a social
under the auspices of the social COM
mittee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06
ANOTHER APPEAL FOR AID.

The Providence Charitable Fuel Society
again appeals for aid TO meet It's bills
al the close of the season-es bills for fuel
for the months Of February and March
amounting TO S9S470 are unpaid and only
Sl9S.50 I'm the treasury 10 meet the same.
In the years past the society has re-
ceived as much as 1900 in the year-this
season only s2l62 have been collected.
VIII you help US, or shall the society de-
fault payments? Checks 60 the order of
the society may he sent TO Moses y.
Forkcv, Treasurer, or handed 20 either
member OF the Board NJ Directors.
Il. w. PERSONS. President
April 9TH 1901
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06
THE WEATHER

Washington, April s-For New Eng
land; Rain tonight and Sunday; variable
winds. mostly east TO south. brisk on the
coast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-06
Declares She Didn't Make Goo
Goo Eyes at Mr. Thomas.
NEVER HUGGED OR KISSED HIM.
DID Not Hold His Hand While In The Park.
Her Lawysr Says There Is q Cen
spiracy Against Hen

New York, April 6.-Mrs Lyden White
head, who is being sued for absolute di-
vorce by her husband. the millionaire.
Just because she made those goo-goo
eyes" took the witness stand in her own
behalf yesterday and entered a positive
denial to the allegations made against
her character.
She said she never made "goo-goo eyes"
at Mr.. Thomas nor any other man: that
she did not promise Mr.. Thomas a bite
of her neck. as Farmer" Scott testified
Tuesday. she never held hands, or kissed
or hugged or went TO any hotel with Mr.
Thomas. as witnesses for the plaintiff
have testified To- under oath I'm brief.
she gave herself good character.
THE DEFENDANT COMPLACENT.
Mrs. Whitehead. who is a short. stout
woman, quick and vivacious. was gowned
In a black silk skirt, light blue silk
waist and "A small black toque trimmed
with green leaves and white flowers. AT
nrst she was perceptibly nervous. but as
she proceeded with her testimony became
calm and complacent.
You have heard the testimony given
here to the effect that YOU visited the
this true?'
No sir" she replied mphaticaIIy. Il
never heard OF that hotel until il was
mentioned I'm this case"
Dld you ever tell Mr. Thomas that he
could bite your neck or have any conVer-
sation with him of that kind?"
Il never did"
Have YOU ever been guilty OF any un-
faithfulness 10 your husband?"
No"
NET MR.. THOMAS IN THE PARK.
Mr.. Hoffman then questioned the wit
ness concerning her alleged indiscretions
IN Central Park, To which the plaintiff S
witness, the swing keeper. testified a few
days ago describing MIR Thomas and
Mrs. Whitehead holding hands. kissing,
swinging together, etc.
Did you ever see Mr.. Thomas in the
park? was asked.
oh, yes, frequently"
BY any previous arrangement
NO"
Did he salute you2"
"Oh, yes"
"At any time were you seated in the
bushes or near the bushes?"
Never"
Did you ever see Mrs. Morse and Mr.
Whitehead together?"
I'm July. 1900 Mr.. Whitehead was sick
In bed and Mrs. Morse was seated i'm a
rocking chair I'm the room. She was
talking excitedly, and when i opened the
door became silent"
Did your husband give any jewelry to
your
Yes"