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The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

John H. Austin of Waterbury has been assisting in the type-setting de- partment in THE BEE office, this week. MT Austin is an old soldier and has re- ceived the gratifying intelligence of an increase of $2 per month in his pen sion.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve should be promptly applied to cuts, burns and scalds. It soothes and quickly heals the injured part. There are worthless commercials, be sure to get
 DeWitt's. 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. S
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Philo Nichols is out with hand some surrey, bought of A. M. Briscoe & Son.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

ing of Trenton, N. J., Michael Lynch, John Honan and Patrick Blake of Jer- sey City and James F. Corbett of Bloomfield, N. J. MT Lynch was the guest of MT and Mrs Michael McCar- thv
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Miss Katherine Campbell, who is studying in the training school of the New Haven hospital and was home on the Fourth to visit her parents, re- turned on Friday to pursue her studies. Miss Campbell, so far, has been eminently successful.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

MT and Mrs Levi c. Morris were in New Haven and Bridgeport, on We'd neSdaY,
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

A regular communication of Hiram lodge, F. x A. M., will be held next Wednesday night, when the M. M. de- gree will be eXemDlified.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Bridgeport people who passed the Fourth in town included MeSSrs Henry Costello, Michael and John Donohue, Joseph Dayton, John Blake, Van
 Hayes, and MT and Mrs Patrick Scan
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

MT and Mrs James Kilbride of Pas saic, N. J., have xisited Mrs Kilbride's $ sister, Miss Margaret Haugh.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Visitors at the hospitable home of Hosea Northrop in Palestine district include Mrs K. c. Sanford and daugh- ter, Eva, of Bridgeport, and Mrs Ar thur J. Wilson and daughter, Annie, of New Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

James Betts has secured a position for the summer in the Hawkhurst ho- tel, Litchtield,
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

L. H. Schuyler of Waterbury was in town over Sunday, the guest of his son, pr A. l.. Schuyler.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Attorney w. J. Beecher was in Phil adelphia, Pa., on Friday and attended the funeral of his uncle, James A. Beecher.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

John Donohue and William Shea o1 Brooklyn passed the Fourth and Sun day with Sandy Hook friends.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Philo w. Bates, the esteemed Norwalk monument man, who is well known in New town and throughout the county. died last Sunday. A full obituary notice will appear in next week $ issue.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12
AT ST ROSES.

Father Fox will complete, next week, the task of taking the annual collec- tiOn.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Patrick Donohue, an attendant at Wards Island, was the guest of MT and Mrs Michael Donohue over the EOurth
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

NJ. c. Rodgers was appointed trustee on the bankrupt estate of Howard s. Botsford on Saturday last by Referee John w. Banks at Bridgeport. Austin B. Blakeman, Harry Coger and Henry BOtsfOrd were appointed appraisers.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

John Corey of Forestville was the guest of his parents, MT and Mrs Simon
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Taylor, Curtis S Co. have a steady call for that popular brand of coffee, the Hermitage. A splendid line ot canned goods, and picnic sundries.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

son, MT and Mrs William Sturges and daughter of Danbury were guests over the Fourth at their fathers, Fred A IT, dreWS'.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12
TRINITY CHURCH.

The annual Guild sale will be held August !, Wednesday afternoon and evening. Every woman of the parish is asked to contribute at least one ar ticle of fancy work.
 Rev O. O. Wright will preach on Sunday morning in exchange with the rector.
 The second of the series of inst ruc- tions will be given at the church on Saturday afternoon of this week at 3.3O.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Among the New Jersey boys who passed the Fourth in town were James Haugh, Peter Lynch and Martin Keat
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Mrs William Lester has returned from a trip to Yonkers, N. Y., and PaSSaic, N. J,
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Mrs Henry Beers is entertaining her niece, Miss Mabel French, of Bridge port.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Michael Green of Danbury was a guest on the Fourth of MT and Mrs John Roach.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

MT and Mrs Richard Ardnt of Beaver Brook spent the Fourth at J. B. Fair child'S.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Mrs R. N. Betts, ST., of Woodbury is visiting her son, Dr R. N. Betts.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Born, Saturday, June 29, daughter to Mir and Mrs John Carroll.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12
THE PROBATE COURT.

nIsTRICT OF NEWTOWN,ss Probate Court U July G. 1901.
 Estate of Susan Chipman, late of New town in said district, deceased.
 The eXecutOr on said estate having represented the same insolvent and prays for the appointment of commissioners thereon, it is
 oOrdered, That said application be heard and determined at Probate office in Newtown, in said district on the 18th day of July, A. D. 1901, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said appli- thereon, by publishing the same one time in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the Dubliclsign post in the town of Newtown, in ga i'd district M J. Bradley. Judge
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

RESTRICT OF NEWTOWN ss. Probate U Court. July 9, 1901.
 Estate of Catherine Dudley, late of New town, in said district, deceased.
 Upon application of the Catherine Carey praying that an instrument in writing pur, Said Catherine Dudley may be proved, ap- proved, allowed and admitted to Probate as per application on file more fully appears it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in said d! at o'clock in the afternoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application. and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same one time in some newspa- per having a circulation in said district at least days before the time assigned for said hearing.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Mrs Curtin of Bridgeport was in town, Tuesday, to attend the mass for the late Mrs John Lillis.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Mir and Mrs George Meyers of New Haven are visiting Mrs Meyers moth CT, Mrs Payne, of Dayton street.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Master Raymond Callahan of Pas saic N. J., is visiting Mrs Patrick Callahan.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

John P. Keane of Passaic, N. J., has been passing a week with his sister, Mrs Daniel J. keane
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

The members of the Newtown colony al Passaic, N. J., who passed the Fourth and re- mained il in town 1 oyer Sunday y,,S were Messrs Joseph Carmody. Michael Turner, Patrick Keating, James Donovan, Patrick Lynch John Kilbride and Miss Maggie CarmOdy Miss Josie Brady of Passaic was the guest o1 Miss Carmody and Daniel Brady of the same town Of tho Ma1SrS RurnS
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12
STOPS THE COUCH AND WORKS OFF THE COLD.

Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets cure a cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price 25cantS.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Miss Mamie Kilbride of New Haven is the guest of Miss Margaret Cav anaugh.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Mrs Walter Glover has bought horse of s J. ROtSfOrd.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

John P. Halpine of Passaic, N. J., has been passing week with his aunt, Mrs John Bailey.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Miss Minnie Wilbur of New Milford is the guest of Miss Daniels, of South Center.
 H. s. Mason has taken position with the Wilmot < Hobbs Go. of Bridgeport.
 Miss s. H. Cole. who has been enjoying a sojourn at A. L. Peck's, has gone to Bar liar bOr.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

D. N. Clark, of Shelton, asks you to visit hi: store for anything in the line. of Agricultural Tools and Hardware
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Those famous little pills, Dewitt s Little Early Risers, compel your liver and bowels to do their duty, thus giv- ing yo u pure, rich blood to recuperate your body. Are easy to take. Never gripe. 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.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Sixty CT more of Taunton's neigh bors gathered on the corner near A. W. and enjoyed themselves socially while watching the rockets and fireworks put off, A gold ring lost by one of the party, and consistently hunted for by a number, was found by Mrs E. G. Terrill.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Housekeepers can always find such goods a window shades, mattings and rugs at Taylor Curtis & Co.'s. New silkateen, sash draperies wall papers, etc.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

It is easier to keep we'll than to get cured. DeWitt's Little Early Risers taken now and then, will always keep your bowels in perfect order. They never grippe but promote an easy gen tie action. R. H. Beers & Co.,, New town;S c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawley- vile; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Miss Clara B. Bassett of Seymour is the guest of MT and Mrs H. w. StOrrs.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Mrs William Mcguire of Brooklyn is visiting MT and Mrs Thomas Mcguire of Walnut Tree Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

RESTRICT OF NEWTOWN, ss. Probate
 Estate B. of ' George G a1 P. Sanford, late of New town, in said district, deceased.
 The Executrix of said estate having rep resented the same insolvent after the expira- tion of the time limited by said court for the presentation of claims against the same this court upon hearing had doth appoint Rob. ert A. Clark and M J. Houlihan of Newtown commissioners to receive and exam inc all claims which have been presented to said executrix within the time limited as aforesaid.
 Certified by M. J. Bradley, Judge.
 The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate Office in said Newtown on the 2Oth day of July, 1901, at o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of attending to the business of said appointment
 Robert A. Clark, M: J. Houlihan, nIsTRIoT OF VIEWPOINT, ss Probate Estate of George w. Simons, late Of New town. in said District, deceased. The eXecutor on said estate having rep resented the same insolvent, after the ex- piraton of the time limited by said court for the presentation of claims against the same, Charles H. Peck and w. A. Leonard of New town, Conn.,, commissioners to receive and examine all claims which have been present. ed to said executor within the time limited as l M. J. Bradley, Judge. | The subscribers give notice that they shall l meet at the Probate Office in said NeWtoWn
 on 18th day of July, 1901, at3 o'clock in the the | afternoon for the purpose or attending to the | business of said appointment, | Charles H. Peck, w. A. Leonard, Commissioners
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12
CONGER & MORROW,
SPRIIGBAUK HERD OF PEDIGREE
Oscar PitZschler,

BARBER HAIRDREssER, WEST ST.
 Haircutting, Shaving and Shampooing Si1Ge- ing in the very best manner and latest style No extra charge of trimming whiskers at time of Haircut. Comparison with work of others invited. Special attention to Ladies Sham pooing and Children'S Haircutttng.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

There is more Oatarrh in this section of the and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For great many years doctors local remedies and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it in curable. Science has proved catarrh to be quires constitutional treatment. Halls Ca tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney x Co.,, Toledo, Ohio,tis the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to cure. Send for circu- lars and testimonials. Address,
 F. J. CHENEY x CO.,, Toledo, O.
 eH Sold by Druggists, 65c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best
 Do not forget that the ksandy Hook Shoe
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

John F. Keane, the well-known Bridgeport clothier, was in town on the Fourth, and called on. his mother, Mrs Daniel Keane, who has been on the sick list
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12
. WI, IOIOOO ~ Sold by Druggists, Csc. Halls Family Pills are the best.

Do not forget that the kSandy Hook Shoe Store makes and repairs all kinds of harnesses at reasonable prices, w. 0. Corbett, proprie-
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

MT and Mrs Thomas Lillis of Passa ic, N. J., have visited MT Lillis' father John LilliS.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

w. T. Cole of Brooklyn was in town on Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Mrs Arthur Wells has gone to Pass; ic, N. J.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1901-07-24
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New-York tribune., 1901-05-26
RELEASE STRENGTHENS HIS FAITH
CONVICTED FAITH CURIsT, ADMITTED TO
BAIL. SAYS PRISON BARS COULD
NOT HOLD HIM LONGER.

This is to be the fight Of my life for the uphold
released feel more certain than ever in the in
fabty of the Bible and Of to cure all Ills
The prison bars could not hold me any longer.
shall up the victor the end OF this trouble
in the courts"
This the statement Of J. Luther Pierson. the
convicted faith curist. in the White Plains Jail yes
terday when he learned that Justice Keogh had ad-
mitted him bail.
Thank God for this" said Mrs. Pierson. My
husband has been in the right all along. Our faith
has not been shaken"
Justice Keogh yesterday released Pierson $500
bail until his be heard on appeal to the
Appellate Division. Robert Z. Farley, Persons
lawyer, will fight under the personal privilege
clause under the constitution.
When Mr. Farley applied to Justice Keogh for a
stay and certificate Of reasonable doubt District
Attorney Andrews bitterly opposed it, This man
is member Of the Christian Catholic Church of
Chicago" he said. Under the laws Of the church
he can use no medicine or call in doctor If he is
going TO be martyc to his faith he might as we'll
be one now He said he would rather 90 10 States
TIHS9h man use medicine have a doctor His
thliu ueFeloped pneumonia. Did he give his little
hls daughter and saw her die Tins man violated
ished." anu oUiu "e pun
The question in this case is the efficacy Of noea,-
or pneumonia recently developed said 7IIstica
neosh Every case must he decided lDon The in
oiE.uual circumstances surrounding it"
Hr- PiersOn in discussing his case said ,,,o,,x
oraer things: I'VE shall carry NV coeo - ~
est court for decision I might as we'll 60, h
---'eu SIVSV'VVV as s5Vo, as would never paw il
New-York tribune., 1901-05-26
THE MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS
So ~, FoREraN PORTS.

Lizard NJ. IS Pas.ed: s,saner Ocean Dutch 7's''n'
Knsafs sIss 2sPassed steamer Cevic CRr,. Ncol Lv-
Butt II nSYs Nav eras-ed steamer Lady Armstrong
CB Abbott YORK for Copsnhssenc cs1et and s.e' r,
i'' rbon,nson NswEYork Campana CBr). Walker New
York: sailed. steamer Etruria GsT'. Mckay Ns"-
Southampton May as-sailed: St Louis Passow SOW. Nsx fs
York. via Crerbours land passed Hurst Cas''e i
Hull. MAY sa-arrived. Colorado CRr' whion'
shteifs May 2s-sailed sisyn tswed> for New"
Nay ses s..ssg ssS .s s. s8Ss s5sSss' s
Bremsn May saie9 steamer FTis5sa der Crosse
Rotterdam May 2Sailed steamer Cr9naTty 5s DTRl 5r
fSHsr NsT,Y0TS S.G44cr S4iR srTise rs HamSurs nfs
Amsterdam May 9.AS.ve ans wes, indies
HarnSarr NAV 24-saiied steamer Drunelzier tr EeF-
ste.m May Sailed steamer Nubia Ger' L0tae Ns'
stocsSoim. May 2o-saned. steamer Kentucky 'Dan'
chersoTrs Nav IS $50 usailed steamer St LOUIS
p.u,lac s' Nav 2i@saiied steamer (F BanSa
HavTs May . mZsaHed 7saH steamer L" en''nP'Sa'
f'Sd.c fLopta M NewYork Tor opSrto and Lisbon
Ferrsria May 25-Passed steamer vs enSs
Madeira, MAY c9-Arrved. steamer Fernfed 'Fr''
Malta May ss"arrysd steamer POcahOntas (Rr' James,
Genoa Nav esFarriyed steamers Ayrss sEsns
Amezaga. Nsw-York via CadiT sIS;
GerSe May at~arrived steamer Armenia tBr'' snanA-
New-YOrk via Msrssilles Nc
Naples, 23-Saied. steamer Tartar FrNice 'i''' =
Farane. New-Yark. f.ustl
Palermo May iT-Saed. steamers Marghertta IA ss-S
Spttors Boston % and and New-IOrs' 2Sd' F0W"4''D
Port said May 2sArrived Puritan Puritan s Ssr
Steidman. New-York for Hlogo etc PionisI .s1s tur
Knutzen. NewYork and Philadelphia via As"'
Hiogo. r,i-sni
Hogo. May 25-Arrived. previously. steamer, s.-
Trotter. New-York via Singapore Name clan
Japan Port May 25-Arrived previousiy stsa sacc,s
srtney (Br). Warner. New-YorS Via s'hsA'
shanghai. ,.ss CtaD,
Michaeis. May 22-Saied. steamer Archime1s 49,
Ansildo. from Naples for New-York - r--us eB,,
Christchurch. May 24-Arrived. steamer - Se'te
Pugt Newcastle y W. for New-AorA 0a,hant
Barbados, May 24-Saed. steamer Hubert tSrl NNf
from Para for New-York.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-26
NEW-YORK CITY.

The Rev. Dr.. John Balloon Shaw. pastor Of the
West End Presbyterian Church, will preach this
evening on Political Perils' az the church, Am
sterdam-ave and Observation-Disclosures This
will be his second discourse of the series on Men
acing Evils Of Modern Metropolitan Life
Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the ezecu-
tive committee of the Williams Alumni Association
of New-York at its meeting on May "A, there VIII
be a special meeting Of the association on the
evening OF May o, Delmonco's. TO take SUCH
action on the resignation of Dr. Franklin Carter
from the presidency Of Williams College as shaH
seem acceptable to the association. and upon such
other matters as may come before the meeting
Paul Stockmann. OF No. l55 West siXty-hrst-st
who attempted to commit suicide, II was alleged
at the Gilsey House Friday night by taking
poison in the shane of a narcotic, when arraigned
before Magistrate Pool in the Jefferson Market
court yesterday was discharged.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-26
T4LLYHO HORSES RUN AWAY.
A TEAM OF FOUR DAsHES THROUGH THIR-
TYFoURTH-sT. AND STRIKES A CAR.

A TEAM OF FOUR DAsHEs THROUGH THIR-
TY-FoURTH-sT. AND STRIKES A CAR.
Four horses attached to a tallyho owned by
John D. Dooley, a liveryman at Fiftyeghth-
st and Sixth-ave.. became frightened at Thirty
thrd-st and Sixth-ave. last night and ran
away Dooley, with party of Chicago friends
Harry Mack, Carl Wentworth and John Boland
and boy and a footman. had attended the
Brooklyn Handicap. They were returning
home. Dooley driving. At Thirty-third-st and
sixth-ave the party stopped in restaurant
leaving the footman and the boy In the vehicle
both sitting on the seats.
The boy blew a large horn, and frightened the
animals. The horses. taking the bits in their
teeth started to run They dashed UP Sixth
ave. to Thirty -fourth-st, where they turned west
into Thirty-fourth-s taking the wheel of a
hanson cab with them.
Through hirty-fourth-st. the animals ran,
the footman and the boy hanging on to their
seats. a crowd gathered and chased the
runaways. expecting every moment TO see the
occupants of the vehicle thrown to the pave
ment and killed.
Across Seventh-ave. the horses ran, and
minute later the footman was thrown to the
pavement. Midway between Seventh and
Eighth aves. the horses. to avoid collision with
another cab, into tree, the collision tear
ing away Of the lamps of the cab.
At Eighth-aVe. the horses struck nOrthbOund
electric car, and before they could get away were
captured by several men. The boy was still
clingng to his seat.
There were few passengers in the car when the
collision occurred, and these escaped injury.
DoOley, in the mean time, had been informed
of the runaway. and hurried to Eighth-ave..
where he took charge of the horses and drove
them back TO his stable.
The footman received few slight contusions.
He went home. His name could not be learned.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-26
VILLAGES TO BE WIPED OUT.
WORK ON THE MUsCCOT RIVER DAM
DRIVES MEN To FOUND NEW IIAMLETs

Work will be started this week on the Mus
coot River dam. in northern Westchester County,
which will cost 100000. More than thousand in
habitants will have to migrate to a point outside
the watershed line. The dam will be constructed
across the MuscoOt Valley. just north of Cioldens
Bridge, and will form barrier than 200
feet long and 25 feet wide. The Harlem Railroad
tracks will have TO be shifted to make for
the dam. and hundreds of houses will be moved TO
the high hills toward the Connecticut line.
The dam will drain tributaries of the Croton
River at Purdys. Croton Falls and Golden's Bridge
and large sections of these villages will be obliter
ated. What now the main streets of Purdys
Station will be flooded to a depth of five feet and
the village will be turned into artificial lake
Many of the residents have moved to the new
village of Purdys. which has been founded
high plateau of the condemned section The
residents of the towns will build up new hamlets
OF the way of the swirling waters which will
aid in supplying this city,
The dam will gather the flood waters of the
Muscoot, and will hold them for the midsummer
water famine Its outlet will be in the Cor
nell DAM
New-York tribune., 1901-05-26
HANNA GETS BIG COAL FIELD.
SAID TO BE PART OF GEORGE ]. GOULD's


SAID TO BE PART OF GEORGE ]. GoULD's
CONTROL PLAN.
Toledo, Ohio. May Pm. A. Hanna & Co. have
secured options almost the entire Massillon coal
district The output of the properties included in
the deal amounts TO more than a million a
year
AS the land is largely upon the Wheeling Rail-
road il thought that the deal is part OF by
which George J. Gould secured control OF the
Wheeling. This feature of 1t is given credence on
account of conference between Joseph Ramsey.
jr, and representatives OF the Hanna Coal Company
Cleveland yesterday. Mr.. Ramsey, 1t is said,
represented the Gouds in the negotiations and
authorized the closing of some of the options Some
OF the large operators are belligerent. Notable
among these is the Pocock Coal Company. This COM
pany has recently drilled I40 acres of land. and
firm has recently drilled 140 of land. and
has put a value upon its property which the agents
say is unreasonable Several of the owners of un-
developed coal lands have refused to TO terms
a