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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-23
PovERTY-sTR1cKE PORTO RICO.
Meeting Called to Seek Means of Relief From
Financial Depression.
(By The Associated Press.)

San Juan, Porto Rico. March 21.-The
San Juan Board of Commerce has called
meeting for the principal planters,
bankers, agriculturalists and merchants
with view to agreeing upon some FEAST
BILE plan for the relief of financial de-
preston. The outcome of the meeting
will probably be petition To Governor
Allen to call an extra session of the
Legislature, and to authorize a loan of
from 5000, 900 to $5,00O,0OO for the benefit
of agriculture.
In calling the meeting the Chamber
cites particularly the situation of the
coffee planters, who are unable to obtain
funds to husband their crops until har-
vest time. 1t is a critical time for the
planters There is good authority for the
statement that if the necessary funds
were forthcoming they would yield SO 1-3
per cent on the first investment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-23
FOURTEEN HORSES BURNED.
Whitener's Stables Believed to Have Been
Fired by an Incen6 larry.

Especial to the News and Observer
Hickory, N. c., March 22.-Hickory was
visited by serious fire last night About
eleven o'clock the alarm was sounded and
flames were discovered issuing from the
building occupied by Alternately & White
ner as a livery stable. In few minutes
the building was a roaring mass Of
flames
The fire broke out so suddenly,
and owing 70 the large amount of hay
and grain stored in the loft burned so
iiercely that very little was saved. Four
teen horses, several hogs and a number
of vehicles were consumed with the
stable. The fire is thought to have been
the work of an incendiary. The loss
amounts to about four thousand dollars,
without dollar of insurance.
Mr.. Thos. M, Hufham also had rather q
| lively experience. About O'Clock he was
| awakened by the sound of footsteps on
! the back porch of his boarding place which
| is the residence of Mr.. L. r. Whitener.
| This nocturnal visitor asceIded the steps
and ratified the knob of the door opening
into the rear hail.
Mr.. Huffman went out to investigate.
AS ne walked out on the back porch he
| discovered a man standing in the yard
near some trees. The man in the yard
| dashed into the shadow of the trees and
about the same time Mr. Hufham fired
| three shots at him, but, owing to the
dense darkness of the shadow and the
| swiftness of the intruders movements, IL
| was impossible to make any aim.
The burglar lost no time in escaping
This is the second attempt that has beer
made recently to break into Mr. White
| ner's house
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-23
Mr. Eli Hopkins Dead.

Especial to News and Observer)
Scotland Neck, n. c., March e.
Wednesday, at his home in Martin
county, Mr.. Eli Hopkin died at the age
of 50 years He was prominent Mason
and number of persoas went from here
yesterday to attend the funeral. He
was buried at his home with Masonic
honors. The procession is said to have
been half a mile long.
Mr.. Hopkins was one of the best far
mers of his county and one of the most
beloved citienZ. He was well known
here and did considerable business here
at times.
Your correspondent has this week
noted that farmers nave done more
work in the preparation for their crops
than usual at this season.
Mr.. C. w. Dunn mas number of
blood hounds in training here and some
that have been used much in the
chase" He says that since he has
had the hounds there has been no
breaking into houses such as was COM
mon before ne had the hounds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-23
Dovenor Thinks ECuba Will Accept
(By the Associated Prcss.)

Washington, March Representative
Dovenor. of West Virginia, who has just
returned from Cuba told President Nc
Kinley that in his opinion the Cubans
would accept the terms laid down in the
Platt Amendment to the Army hppropria-
ton Bill as conditions precedent to the
REIMBURSEMENT of the government into
their hands. Mr. Dovenor accompanied
the members of the House River and
Harbor Committee to Havana and said
he had good opportunity to study the
situation. He says the wealth and edu-
alton of the island favor the acceptance
of our terms but that political consid-
erations probably will delay the formal
acceptance for some time. In Mr. Dove
nor's opinion definite action will not be
taken until Congress re-convenes in De-
cember.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-23
Will Not Again be a Candidate.
Especial to the News and Observer

Especial to the News and Observer
Greensboro, n. c.. March 22.-Mayor q.
V. Taylor announces to the voters of the
city that he will not again be candi-
date for t1e office. He takes this step,
il is said through desire to devote his
entire time to his law practice. So far
no one has appeared as a candidate to
succeed him. Mr.. Taylor has twice been
nominated and elected by the Democrats
of the city and has made a very wise
and aggressive official, looking well 10 the
interests of the city.
Moses Dorsett. an insane white man.
was today carried to the asylum at Nor
canton for treatment.
The matter of the discharge from bank
ruptcy of Grimes Brothers, of Winston,
which was to have come up in the Dis
triCt court here this morning, has been
postponed until April 18th, on account
of the illness of one of the attorneys.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-23
THE PLAN WAS RAsECRAEs'
The Question Who Believed the Army Cumber-
land Settled.
CBy the Associated Press. J

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, March pa contro-
versy which has been pending in the
War Department since 1891, in which
the veterans of the Eastern and West
ern armies. who fought at Chattanooga
have been interested, has just been
settled by board of officers appointed
in August last by Secretary Root, of
which board Major John r. Brooke was
president. Gen. VIM. r Smith, known
to the armies as Badly" Smith, has
for ten years Professionally claimed that
he and not Rosecrans originated the
plan by which the Army of Cumber-
land was relieved in October, 1863 by
the opening of the river line of sup
splies from Chattanooga to Bridgeport
by way of Browns Ferry. The Chicka-
manga Park Commission in the legends
accompanying it's atlas of the battles
about Chattanooga, set forth that this
plan yby which the Army of the Cumber-
Gen. Smith took issue with the COM
mission and finally asked Secretary Root
to refer the whole subject to a board
of army officers. In response to this
request Secretary Root appointed as
members of such board. Maj. Gen. John
r. Brooke, Col. George L. Gillespie,
Corps of Engineers, and Col. M. V. Sher-
idan, Assistant Adjutant General.
After visit to the theatre of OPP
erations, an exhaustive study of the
voluminous records in the case and a
hearing of General Smiths case as pre-
scented by himself and a distinguished
attorney, the board unanimously de-
cided that the plan was devised by Gen.
Rosecrans and not by Gen. Smith
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-23
Livingstone on the Road to Health
(By the Associated Press. J

Washington, March 22.-Representa-
tive Livingstone, of Georgia. is now
steadily convalescing. DR.. Sprigg, the
attending physician stated today that
Mr.. Livingstone is gaming rapidly, and
that unless unexpected complications
set in his recovery is assured. He has
no fever, and his wea. heart is all that
is feared
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-23
British Steamer Damaged.
(By the Associated Press, ,

London, March 21.-The British steamer
Therese Heyman, Captain Key, from
Mobile, February q via Norfolk March 3
arrived at Fayal, Azores, toay with her
upper works leaking. During the heavy
weather encountered on the passage her
bulwarks and stanchions were damaged
and her deck was started The vessel
lost part of her deck lead and was
compelled to jettison portion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-23
Band of Chinese Robbers Broken Up,
CBy the Associated Press.)

Berlin, March 21.-The officer COM
handing the German troops in Pekin ca
bles to the War Office here that owing
to the complaints of the inhabitants, a
band of robbers has been dispersed by
Capt PRESS, with a squadron of cavalry,
at village west of Pao Ting Flu.
Seven of the robbers were killed and
wounded, the others we're imprisoned
and handed over to the Chinese court for
trial
Mai Won Muelmann has started from
Pao Ting Flu with three companies of in
fantry, squadron of cavalry and a
train of mountain artillery. for place TO
the eastward of Tao Ma Kuan. He is
proceeding against large band Of rob
bers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-23
FIFTEEN PERSONS DROWNED,
Breaking of Dam Ne rol1gna, Italy, Causes
Great Disaster.
(By the Associated Press }

Verona, Italy, March 21.-Later details
of the breaking of dam which caused
the flooding on March 20, of the town of
Cologne by which a number of houses
were wrecked. are, to the effect that a
number were injured and fifteen persons
were drowned.
The police and fremen are working
strenuously at rescues.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-23
TO RACE FOR A HEAVY Stake,
Cresceus, Charlie Herr and Roralma Will
Trot in September.
lRy the Associated Press.

IBy the ASS0c1ateu PTtSS.I
Boston, Mass, March 22.-Thomas w.
Lawson announces the arrangement of
a race between Cresceus, Charlie Herr
and Boralma at Readville in September,
for $4,000 stake, ali gate receipts to
go to charity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-23

The mayor YESTERDAYS had before him
George Dunn, colored charged with as
sault with deadly weapon on Joe AL
len, colored. He was bound over to
court under justified bond of SIPS, and
being unable to furnish it was sent to
Jail
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-03-15

Farmers, Attention
Highest Cash Price paid for Strictly Fresh
eggs. B. C-HATCH son,
Howe Avenue, Shelton, ct.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-03-15
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
INDIVIDUAL EFFORT.

INDIVIDUAL EFFORT.
. The Ladies' Missionary Society will
hold it's March meeting on Tuesday
afternoon Of next week, the 10Th, at
the home of Mrs Jennie Scudder~ lin
Newtown Street at 3 o'clock The
subject is "The Power Of Individual
Effort in Missions, the leader Mrs M.
S. Otis.
The names of Harley and Ethel
Peck were transferred, on Sunday
evening at the Chr.st:a Endeavor
meeting, from the Associate to the
Active list. Harold Mott and Miss
Associate members, and the name of
Miss Lizzie Ross was proposed for Ac-
tive membership. Miss Susie J. Scud-
der, in expanding the topic, "Christian
Warfare" gave a very interesting
description of the Greek games, the
thought of which made Paul write 81
therefore SO run, not as uncertainty"
The Bible reading on "Life as a War
fare" showed very plaiuly how earnest
a thing the Bible represents life to be.
All who would find enjoyment in it
are invited to meet next Sunday even
ing, March II, after the Christian
Endeavor meeting at the home of Mrs
George F. Duncombe to sing hymns,
both old and new.
The first of the three sOciableS
planned by the social committee of the
Endeavor Society, this one for the
youngest members, will be held at the
parsonage next Monday, March8. The
little folks will meet early in the even
ing, so that they will not be compelled
to break the good old adage: "Early to
bed and early to rise, makes man
healthy, wealthy and wise"
In connection with the Bible study
March 10 on "Christ's Crucitixion and
Burial" these "Side-light' studies
will be taken up by various persons;
can Orientrl Tomb, "What Things
made the Crucitixion so Terrible"
"Jesus' Thougtfulness' and ''The
Groups about the Cross
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-03-15
the majestic Connecticut river.
POMONA GRANGE MEETING.

lOFFICIALl
~ lThe Pomona Grange has voted to make
The BEE Its official organ Any matters Of
Grange interest will be given space in the col
umns OF this paper, and the Editor cordially
invites Patrons to make use OF the same.]
meetings of the Fairfield County Pomona
Grange was held in Trumbull, Wednesday,
March 10, as guests OF Trumbull Grange
of the morning session consisted OF reports of
committees, special work and comforting the
q
with the hand book for the coming year and
send notice to every Pomona member OF the
was received from Brookfeld Grange to hold
the next meeting with them in June and from
Granfe fhess and
as to include committee on resolutions THE
gan Of the Fairfield County Pomona Grange
for the coming year Brother John North;
eSFrespondsnt Of the Orange for n" The nI BEE
The fifth degree was conferred in a very eff
nc1ept manner ns upon the following candidates:
Sisters sadie Mallette. Bessie Mallette, An
ME Lendeveg, Mrs Albert E Linley Of Trum-
Eue2e and
S Ss e S$1ssRfsld H4! sssngs: SsesSss
Brother Thomas Rae Of New Canaan Grange
In the afternoon the Gran e held an open
the Worthy Lecturer Rev J III Hoyt of New
Canaan The program was very pleasant and
all were pleased with the exercises of the at
ternoon Music was first on the program by
stratford talent consisting of violin by Broth
er HOpsOn, cOrnet by Brother Rogers and
piano by sister Hopson The next was paper
by Brother E Hawley of Brookield Grange
on the subject whether wood or coal is more
valuable" Mr. Hawley brought out many
points the general public are not acquainted
with More music enlivened the large audi
eace present, followed by discussion on the
apple First by Brother Edwin Hoyt of
New Canaan, "The apple as money crop
stated that an apple orchard ought, with
proper care, pay from 500 to $500 an acre and
then went on to prove it, some re llizing even
can be cleared from an apple crop than any
other raised Hon 81 Hale of Glastonbury
gave a spicy and excellent talk on fruit ASA
good product A rising vote of thanks was
to Trumbull for their hearty greet
ing and entertainment
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-03-15

for the Ingleside school and the new
Weantinaug school for boys which Mrs
Black is to establish. Mr. Beardsley
is well qualified for the place, having
in past years thrown open his own
spacious house to summer guests. AS
he will be in New Milford this desira-
BILE place will be for rent as will also
his cottage, near the Brick building.
Mr. Beardsley has been a resident of
Newtown for 40 years, and while we
regret his business calls him away,
The BEE desires to congratulate him
on the flattering opening. For the
last eight years Mr. Beardsley has had
a position with Charles NJ. Beach in
New Milford, committing daily between
Newtown and New Milford.
Mr. Beardsley succeeds Jerome B.
Castle, who retires to engage in the
business. Mr. Beardsley ex-
poets to pass a few weeks at his
NewtOwn home before entering upon
the duties of his new position.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-03-15

Austin Warner of Vicksburg, Miss,
was in Sandy Hook over Sunday, a
guest at Mrs j. Fl. Warmers. He
brought some Strawberries along for
his friends to enjoy;
ask you to try Syrup of Tar and Wild
Cherry, and Syrup of White Pine and
Balsam.
Mrs e. J. Hall, who was SO seriously
indispOsed, last week, is now conva-
lescing nicely. Her sister, Miss Mary
Taylor, is with her and she has the es-
pecial care of a trained nurse, Miss Ma
ry Knight, of New Haven.
Henry G. Curtis was in New York
on Wednesday.
james Callahan and James
O'Neil of Passaic, n. j., were in town
over Sunday.
Martin DOnOhue, who has been work
ing at Passaic, \. j., for some time.
has secured position in bridgeport.
Michael Mcmahon has returned from
visit at Passaic, n. J.
Michael keane has taken a position
in the Garfield rubber factory at
Bridgeport.
Messrs Patrick Lynch, James Nc
Mahon and John Hetherman have Sc.
cured work in the Park City.
Timothy Mcmahon has accepted a
position in Waterbury.
Hobart G. Fairchild of Botsford has
a new twO-Seated wagon, bought of A
NJ. Briscoe & Son.
l. Percy Blackman of Passaic, n. J.
was in town over Sunday.
:. p. Glover and A. f. Clarke are
now enjoying life at San Diego, Cal.
Luke Smith of Sandy Hook is tt
work for William Rutfles the coming
year, and ON Tuesday moved into thu
EDWARD Camp place, near Mr. Rut1ies'
Joseph Curtis has bought horse O
Taylor, Curtis X GO.
Mrs Edward Taylor was in New IIa
ven on Wednesday.
The ladies will find Silkatecn drl
peries, Royal Worcester corsets. straw
mating and the spring line of wal
papers at Taylor, Curtis & Co. S.
Mr. and Mrs S. A. Blackman, VIII
have passed the winter in Bridgeport
will open their home in HaWleyville
next week.
| Thara will ha q 1Oc sumner and SOcia
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PATRICK BRENNAN's HOUSE BURNED
ON SUNDAY NIGHT.

On Sunday night the residents of the
Street were aroused by bright re-
Election on the sky in the direction of
Hawleyville. L. G. Morris and w. A.
Leonard started out to locate the fire.
They found it was the residence of
Patrick Brennan, who lives near the
Tunnel. The fire started about $40,
and it seems to have started from a
defective flue, as the roof was all afire
before Mr. Brennan knew anything
aboutlit. Many of their friends came
to their assistance but the house could
not be saved. They were able to save
the barn and other outbuildings and
also the barn of Patrick Ready, which
caught fire several times. They saved
very few of the house furnishings.
The insurance was carried by Brennan
is in the Leonard agency 5000 on house
and 5000 on the furniture. THE BEE
understands that Mr. Brennan will
build again on the same site.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-03-15
HoWland's
New
Dress Goods.

he collection OF black, COL
ored and wash dress stufs i:
at its very best now. We've
made ready for the biggest
springs business in the histor,
of the store and the stocks are
~ bigger. tette~ and more varied
than ever We should give
you spt cial invitation to
come and look were it not So
well-known that "]ookers" are
welcome in the store all the
year round. It's bus nesi to
welcome people who come to
look. Lockers make buyers,
contented buyers who are buy
ers again and are the best a =
vertisements the store has or
can have.
Let's snatch a look at some
Of the new pretty things.
Fine imported all-wool henriettas in
spring shades, bought direct through
our syndicate and SO sold for less than
regular price. worth 81 I'D, 7sc
Beige visoreaux, one of the now fab
RIGS that drapes easily. has a lone-color
effect. and is soft and pleasing. All new
oolors, 75c yd..
Granite cloth, as fashionable and as
sterling quality as broadcloth itself.
sponged, $50 yd.
black camel's hair, unusual quality.
soft and rich in looks, Siyd
black double-faced cheviot; one side
serge-flnished, the other camel's hair;
shrunken sponged and extra weight,
ST yd
black cbsviot, finely woven and AZ
inches wide, soc yd
sateen foulards. Wash stuffs from
France that look much ike silk and will
wash. White polka dots or figures on
black. blue or brown grounds, l39c I'D
Atwood challis in pretty figured pat
terms, summary and dainty, soc yd
Msrcerised zephyr, solid color grounds
striped with white cord. Finished SO
they look like silk and (best of all
makers say the finish will not be spoil
cd by washing. soc yd
And this is only a drop in
the bucket.
THE Rowland DRY C1pe'r~
COMPANY.
Brzapxto/t, Corr
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society. 1t is not to be expected, how
ever, that man with his talent would
long remain without higher call, and
he will leave with the goodwill of all,
trusting he may be abundantly success
ful in the new and larger field of use
fulnesS.!
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-03-15

The freshet of Monday did a consid-
cradle damage to roads. In Sandy
Hook a small river poured down the
road from the watering trough to Tay-
lor's hotel, tearing out big hole in
front of the Methodist church and
down past Taylor's hotel. Below Mrs
William Terrill's the water did dam
age and Mr. Reilley's walk was torn out
and his lawn damaged. f the road
contractors would pay a little more
attention to the sluices in the early
spring and late in the fall much of the
trouble would be averted. While the
flood was in progress in Sandy Hook it
was proposed that Stage Driver Haw-
ley start navigation between the De-
pot and the Hook, using flat bottom
boats to transport his passengers.
Perhaps Congressman Hill could get
an appropriation tucked on the next
River and HarbOr bill. How does this
strike you, Friend Hawley.
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ABOUT TOWN.
C. F. BEARDsLEY's GOOD FORTUNE

e. +. BEA RUSLE1 GUUD FVK TUNE.
TO BECOME MANAGER OF THE WAYSIDE
INN AT NEW MILFORD.
Charles f. Beardsley, one of~New-
towns esteemed citizens, is to become
the manager of the Wayside Inn at
New Milford, owned by Mrs w. D.
Black of that town. The Inn is a
modern and up-to-date house, and is
patronized through the school year
largely by the parents and friends of
the pupils at the fashionable Ingleside
school for young ladies. 1t has large
summer patronage. Mr. Beardsley will
also have charge of buying the supplies
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-03-15

Mrs e. J. Hall, who was so seriously
indisposed, last week, is now conva-
lescing nicely. Her sister, Miss Mary
Taylor, is with her and she has the eS-
pecial care of trained nurse, Miss Ma
ry Knight, of New Haven.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-03-15

Fishermen are beginning to think of
April and the festive trout. Next
week Taylor, Curtis & Co. will have a,
line of fishing tackle for the inspection
of the fishermen,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-03-15
TRINITY CHURCH.

LENTEN SERVICES FOR NEXT WEEK.
Wednesday afternoon, $50.
Friday evening, 7.3O.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-03-15
Probate Advertisements.

CTATE OF CONNECTICUT, District OF
y Bridgeport, SIS. Probate Court, February II,
1901.
Estate OF Charles RWheeler, late OF the town
The Court of Probate for the District of
Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six
months from date hereof for the creditors of
said estate to exhibit their claims for settle
ment. Those who neglect to present their ac-
counts, properly attested, within said time
will be debarred recovery. All persons in
debted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment to
Pamela B. Wheeler, Executrix.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-03-15

Mrs William E. Ackley returned or
Tuesday, after weeks sojourn ir
Newark, n. j., and Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-03-15

INSTRUCT OF WASHINGTON, IS. Probate
~ Court March 9, A. D. 1901.
Estate OF John N. Woodruff, late of Wash
ington, in said district, deceased
The Court Of Probate for the District OF
Washington hath limited and allowed months
from the date hereof for the Creditors OF said
estate to exhibit their claims for settlement
Those who neglect to present their accounts,
properly attested, within said time, will be
debarred recovery All persons indebted to
said Estate are requested to make immediate
payment to Orestes HickOx,
Administrator,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-03-15

Rev Mr. Linsley preached at Christ
church, Ansonia, on Tuesday night, to
large audience.