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The Newtown bee., 1901-04-26
Charlottesville, this week.
BETHLEHEM,

MAY ENGAGE THE TOWN HALL.
The project of an addition to our
town hall is being considered by sever
al of our public spirited citizens and
quite a sum has been promised by
private subscription. A woodroom
and a fire proof vault for our town
records is very much wanted. The
records are kept in very unsafe place
now. If the Town hall should burn
valuable records would be destroyed
that could never be replaced. The
room used for the town clerks bust
ness is inconvenient and is wanted for
other purposes. Lectures and other
entertainment could be had if we had
a hall suitable that would be pleas
ure and benefit to the town. 1t is sim
cerely hoped that the project will be
carried out.
EFFECT OF HEAVY RAIN.
The rain of Saturday night and Sun
day was steady downpour for "a
hours and has raised the streams to
UilC llOOu HO1IlU. uC " d cI DIT u e
Watertown reservoir was pouring over
the 30 foot overflow, on Sunday, nearly
a foot deep.
Mrs A. G. Lake and Mrs Julia Per-
kins spent few days at Mrs Perkins
mother, Mrs Susan Curtiss, in North
field, last week.
The G. N. Flower farm will be sold
at auction, next week Saturday, Apr i
q, 1901, at p. m. A chan e for SO ne
one to get a good farm.
Another very pleasant meeting of
the Bethlehem Grange was held last
week Monday evening. The subject
was "The ups and downs of the farm
er's life" and the worthy lecturer is to
be highly commenced for tie work she
is doing to make the lecturers hour
interesting.
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&5000 VIII 30 paid n fAIs fosfA,,o-
zYaIa Z: R.idsssn S1SsIcEns %.

Wells. 1t is to be much larger ant
raised so that during heavy rains tn
road will no. be flooded SO as to be i'm
passible to pedestrians. A much need
ed piece of work. j. w. Wells is doin}
the work.
Mrs F. w. Kirby and son, Leo, O
Jersey City, are spending few week
with her father, Daniel Higgins.
Katherine Higgins is in JERSEY City
the guest of her sister, Miss Mary Hig
gins.
James Drapeau has recently pur
chased the Taylor place on Long
Meadow Hill.
E. p. Pitchers has recently purchas
ed of B. jackson the Mahr place.
p. II. Dixon, the blacksmith al
Brookfield Iron Works, is we'll equip.
ped and thoroughly understands fine
horseshoeing. Anyone having fine
trotters will find good satisfaction by
employing Mr. Dixon.
The rain Of Sunday was very heavy
for the length of times in which it fell
The fall from Saturday night to Sun
day night was 4.95 inches The total
from Saturday noon was 5.46 inches,
or in another form, on every acre SIT
tons of water or l ,O34, 900 gallon. The
question naturally arises where did
all this water come from and how far
was it carried by the almost imper-
c3ptible air?
f. X. IIawley is now driving a nice
in Danbury.
A large government mail box for eX-
change of mail by the carriers has
been placed opposite the school house
in Whisconier.
The attendance at the churches on
Sunday was very small, no one ventur.
ing to drive in from the farms.
Miss Flora Sagendorf, victim of
the New Haven typhoid fever, in a
very critical condition. This is now
the fourth week of the fever.
Farmers who have been waiting fol-
the groun1 to get in suitable condi-
ton for spring work, are quite dis.
couraged as the ground is so thorough
ly saturated it will be some time be.
fore it will be again dry. Several
pieces OF oats have been sowed.
Mr. and Mrs Percy Hawley returned
from their wedding trip on Monday.
The question of where the money
voted for the good roads will be laid
out, is agitating the public. 1t is
quite fortunate the state commissioner
decides this matter and has direct con-
troll of the work.
There is a continued scarcity of
help both in the house, and on the
farm. When the season for work
opens it will become more serious
matter.
The climlte and crop bulletins for
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church has returned from conference.
He will remain with the church here
another year.
A son was born, April IS, to Mr. and
Mrs John Hard.
Mrs A. L. Schuyler and children are
visiting in Waterbury.
J. II. Farmer of Waterbury was in
town, Monday.
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Mrs. Valentine Tolls H0 w
Lydia E. Pxs,lflsaz,,'s Nog0fa-
bic Compound Cured Her..

Happiness will go out Of your life
forever, my sister, if you have any
OF the symptoms mentioned in Mrs
Valentines letter, unless you act
hams Vegetable Compound at once.
1t is absolutely sure to help you. Then
write for advice if there is anything
about your case you do not under
stand.
You need not be afraid to tell the
things you could not explain to the
doctor-your letter will be seen only by
women. All the persons who see priv
ate letters at Mrs. Pinkham's Labora-
tory, at Lynn, Mass, are women. All
letters are confidential and advice abso-
lutely free.
Here is the letter cit is with
pleasure that 1 add my testimony to
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SOUTH KENT.
INTERESTING LOCALS.


The steam saw mill of Chase &
Duvall has moved to the:land of the
late Sherman Benedict.
Mr. and Mrs w. B. Hatch Of New
Milford and r. II. Peet of Kent were
at L. T. Peet's, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs John w. Chase are an
ticipating going to housekeeping soon.
E. A. Peet, who has the contract to
deliver feldspar to South Kent station,
the coming year has been obliged to
stop, owing to the bad condition of the
roads. He expects to use four teams
and has for his assistants, Charles
Heinen and GarWood' Schultz.
j.. Everett Hall of Beekman, N. Y,
called upon his aunt at Mrs Laura
Peet's, Monday.
Miss Addie Peet visited her sister in
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a rummage sale i'm the near future.

John w. Ferris is still confined to
his home. He was visited on Sunday
by his father. from Ne Haven.
Mrs Leroy Osborn is spending a few
weeks in New York City with friends.
Mr. and Mrs William Richardson and
Bernard X. johnson while in town are
stopping with Mrs jeanette Bennett.
Frank }. Williams has heen ON the
sick list for Il number of days
Mr. and Mrs Edwin Gilbert returned
Saturday, April Ii. from their trip to
the Bermudas. Since their return
Mrs Gilbert las been suffering with a
severe cold.
The large chimney to the hair shop
was blown over in the heavy gale, last
week.
Miss May Wheeler returned to her
home in Naugatuck, last Friday. Mrs
Samuel Osborne, the grandmother
with whom she has been staying. re-
turned with her to stay number of
weeks.
The Newtown bee., 1901-04-26

New England will begin their seasons
publications on Wednesday of this
week. These are issued more esq ecial-
ly for the farmers and are free to all
who desire them. Those who would
like them can receive them by notify
ing e. N. Hawley at Hawleyvillc with
their address
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
BROOKFIELC.

TOBACCO GROWERS BEGIN WORK.
Tobacco growers after a est of two
months or more, from the anXietieS of
caring for crop have again opened
the season by sowing their beds, being
the first crop to put in the ground.
Fully one-half the beds are now sown.
There is prospect of an increase acre
age. Many are offering good sums for
land where they can obtain hanging
room. 1t would not be surprising if
this should be an off year, as it is quite
exceptional for more than three sue
cessive good seasons, which we have
already had.
FESTIVAL OF THE SEASONS.
The ladies Of St Paul's Guild are to
a have "Festival of the Seasons" in the
Town hall on Friday evening, April 26.
There are to be many new and unique
features which will add very material
ly to the enjoyments of the occasion.
There will also be quite a varied pro-
gram, consisting of music, recitations
etc. Ice cream, candies and everythir G
suitable for each OF the four seasons
will be for sale. tits hoped there will
be good attendance as it would seem
almost certain every one will be able to
find many things out of so many pre-
pared which will be to their liking.
Miss Flora Griffin is visiting her Sis
ter, Mrs Charles ?. Clark, in New York.
Selectman Roe is having new
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for the past two years.. has been ap-
pointed pastor of the Methodist
church at Bellmore, L. l. This is
pleasant place on the south side of
Long Island, about % miles from New
York City.
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your list, hop
ing it may in
duce others to
avail t h e M
selves of t h e
benefit of your
valuable rem
e d y. Before
taking Lydia
e. Pinkham's
We g e t a Bile
Compound 1
telt very bad
ly,was terribly
nervous, a n d
tired, had sick
headaches, no
a p p e t i t e ,
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WOODVILLE.

George Couch, one of the enterL ris-
ing farmers of this place, is building a
hOrSeIbarn 3SX24 feet.
G. B. Danse of Milford, Mass, is a
guest at Seth COuchS.
The Newtown bee., 1901-04-26
MARKETABLE.
AT ST ANDREWS.

AT ST ANDREWS.
At the annual meeting of St An
drew's parish, the following officers
were elected for the following year:
Wardens, A. S. Hill, Virgil Hatch.
Vestrymen, S. H. Clark, George
Hill, William II. Dougal, DR. M. III.
Denslow, Minor Morehouse.
Treasurer, w. H. Dougal.
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IMPROVING IN BEAUTY.

IMPROVING IN BEAUTY.
Man and nature seem to be vying to
make Marketable an ideal locality.
Under the combined influence it is
improving in beauty every year.
Daniel Connolly has been quite sick
but is convaleScent.
Mrs Higgins is not coming back to
Marketable this summer.
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gnawlng pain in stomach, pain in my
back and right side, and SO weak I
could scarcely stand. I was not able
to do anything. Had sharp pains all
through my body. Before had taken
half bottle of your medicine, 1 found
myself improving. continued it's use
until I had taken four bottles, and felt
SO well that did not need to take any
more. l am like new person, and
your medicine shall always have my
praise. D MRS. w. P. VALENTINE, 566
Ferry Avenue Camden MI
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CORNWALL BRIDGE.
TOBACCO MATTERS,

The tobacco warehouse of Rosen-
baum & Sealsberg was closed about
two weeks ago, 600 cases having been
packed. The shop has been under the
management of S. L. Hollister.
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NICHOLS.

REV MR. SERVIS SENT TO BELLMORE.
Rev George w. Servis, who has
been pastor of the Methodist church
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-08-29
TERRoRIzED BY INFURIATED MOB.
Two Men Lynched at Pierce City, Nc,
Without Real Cause.

Springfield, Mo. (SpecaD An armed
mob rules in Pierce City. where the
lynching OF two negroes for the MUIR
der OF Miss Wild started race war.
Pierce City is in the hands OF hun
dreds OF armed men, who are intent on
driving all negroes from town.
All negro houses in the city are be-
ing fired by the enraged whites. and
one negro, Peter Hampton has been
cremated in his home
The mob was beyond the control OF
the officers, and calls for assistance
were sent to Springfield, Aurora and
Monet.
After the double lynching the mob
broke into the amory of the local mill
tary company, seized guns and ammu-
milton. the property OF the State. and
commenced a general attack on all
colored people. Many negroes resist
ed and indiscriminate firing resulted on
the streets. Lights were shot out and
the peace officers stayed at home.
Peter and Bob Hampton, negroes,
living together in house, were at
tackled and defended themselves with
guns. The mob set fire to the house
and to four houses adjoining, occupied
by negroes. The fire department was
called out, but the mob refused to let
it quench the flames.
Peter Hampton. who was Is years
OF age, was burned to death when the
house was set afre. His wife and Rob
ert Hampton escaped through the
flames.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-08-29
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.


Cuba has begun the organization ol
an army, the details OF which have been
received at The War Department. The
nucleus has already been organized and
comprises $50 Cubans. who are to be
stationed at the Cabana Fortress.
Capt. ID. Z. Aultman. OF the Artillery
Corps. has been in charge OF the re-
cruiting. discipline and training OF the
men. who have now become capable
soldiers. The requirements for the re-
cruits are the same as are applied to men
enlisted for the American army, except
that the period OF service is for two
years instead OF three. while the chest
measurement OF recruits may be lower
ed one inch on account OF the smaller
stature of the Cubans. The uniform
will be OF khaki, with a distinctive in
sigma. such as knots on the shoulders
The cap will be similar to that worn by
the rural guard and the leggings the
same as those in use by the police oil
Havana.
The pay OF these Cuban soldiers will
be the same as that OF soldiers OF the
Artillery Corps OF the army, and pay
ments are to be made monthly from the
island funds. The recruits will be in
sttucted in the school OF the soldier
and. when thoroughly proficient there
in. well trained and disciplined in the
coast artillery deienses. This is the
first step toward the formation of Gu
ban army
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-08-29
SULTAN GRANTS
FRENCH DEMANDS.
Imperial Trade Issued In coustantinopIe
Comedies Everything
ASKED BY AMBASSADOR coNsrANs
n DeIessse. the French Minister Of Foreign
Affairs. Wins the Distinction Of Calming
Diplomatic Victory Over Abdul Hamld
Second Only to That by Secretary Of
State Hay.

Constantinople (By Cable). - The
Quays Company question has been set
aled. as expected. in accordance with
the desires OF France.
An imperial trade has been issued or
dering that the company shall be al
lowed TO exercise freely all the rights
granted by the concession.
Paris (By Cable. The official COM
munique announcing the granting OF the
French demands is as follows:
'1n consequence OF the declaration
made to the Porte by the French Am
bassador that he acts under instructions
from the Minister OF Foreign Affairs.
an imperial trade has been issued de-
claring that no obstacle shall be op-
posed to the free exercise by the Quay
Company OF the rights resulting from
their concession.
The Foreign Office officials do not
conceal their delight at the settlement
OF the Turkish difficulty. During the
last few days it was evident that some
anxiety was felt lest the affair mar the
festivities on the occasion OF the Gar s
visit.
NJ Constans' dispatch was very brief,
but it leaves no doubt that the Sultan
has yielded all that was wanted in the
matter OF the Quays by issuing an trade
recognizing the full rights claimed by
the French company.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-08-29
Trade In the PHILIPPINES.

A continuous incrase in both the import
and export trade of the Philippines is
shown i'll a comparative statement COM
piled at the War Department, giving the
commerce of the island for the seven
months ended January 81, 1901, and 1000
The total value of merchandise imported
during the seven months ended January
81, 1901. was $1,000. 1o7. as against $I2,-
o74,7o5 for the same period in 1000. and
the merchandise exported was $I2,637,-
$50. as against So 3os, $50 for the 1000
period. This shows an increase of az
per cent. in the value of imports and 81
per cent. in export values.
The value of imports of merchandise
from the several countries respectively
during the seven months ended January
81, 1901 and 1000, exclusive of quarter
masters supplies follows United States
1901, $I,4o34S8; 1000, $Soo,oIo, or 6S
per cent increase. European countries
1901, SS,o74IS3 1000, $5,27o 766, or 70
per cent increase. Asia. 1901, $7,327, ,582
1000 $4,000, ,222, or 22 per cent. increase
Oceania, 1901, $Io7,6S3; 1000, 5000
or o1 per cent. decrease.
Exports of merchandise to various
countries, respectively, during these sew
en- months periods follow: United States,
1901, $IA77,orI; 1900 S2,o37.o3o. Euro
pean countries, 1901 $7,oS375I; 1900.
S3,2oT,o5S. Asia, 1901, 2,543,4Io 1000
S2774,4o4; Oceania 1901, $2S6,So5
1000, S242,245. Other countries, 1901.
S345,7S2; 1900, S4o.s53.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-08-29
MANILA GUARD
TO BE INCREASED.
Four Composites TO Be Added to the
Present Force.
ONE THOUSAND MEN NOW ON DUTY
Although Gen. chaifee Says the City is Now
Orderly, and he Can See No Prospect Of
an Uprising, There is Evidently al Under.
lying Feeling That the Malays May Cause
Trouble at Any Time.

Manila (By able).-1n the city OF Ma
Mia there are now less than 1000 effective
soldiers. and il has been decided to in
crease this number by four companies Of
infantry. The official reason for the in
crease is that guard duty is too heavy
for the present force. As matter of
fact, however, there is feeling that, al
though there is no apparent prospect of
trouble nevertheless, in the event OF an
uprising in the future--such as is always
possible among the Malays--it would be
better TO have a sufficient body of troops
available for such an emergency
General Chaffee says he considers the
city of Manila to be perfectly orderly
and he can see no prospect OF an upris-
ing. Commissioner Wright thinks the peo-
pie extremely peaceable" He is salts
fed that although among certain class
there is some discomfort on account of
the land tax, which is not yet understood
this class is not likely to foment trouble.
Many army officers express themselves
as gratified at the increase in the military
force. They think that, with the military
guard withdrawn from the prison, an
other uprising there might result in the
release of some 1900 prisoners. This
possibility is regarded as a menace to the
city by those who take that view of the
case. as they regard the white guard as
insufficient
Civil officials look upon this contingent
cy as unlikely, inasmuch as the 600 white
police could mobolize at the prison before
any of the prisoners could escape and be-
come dispersed throughout the disaffcct-
ed district
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-08-29
Financial

The Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
directors have declared a quarterly divi-
dend OF IA per cent on the common
stock.
II is reported that a New York Bank
ing house has completed arrangements
TO float 100000 of Russian Govern
meut bonds in Europe
In order 10 finance its purchase OF the
Ohio River, Cleveland, Lorraine & Wheel
ing, Pttsburg & Western and smaller
properties, il is said the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad Company will probably
issue S25, 900 new stock.
Ii is said the net receipts of the Phla-
delphia Electric Company for the six
months ending June 30 shows an increase
OF about $4,000 to 100000.
The United States Glass Company has
declared a per cent dividend on the
preferred stock Al the annual meeting
the directors were reelected.
The directors OF the Chicago, Burlng-
ton & Quincy Railroad Company declar-
ed the regular quarterly dividend Of III
per cent. payable September 25.
II is said the consolidation OF the BIZ
luminous coal fields Of Virginia and
West Virginia will be completed next
month. The capital stock Is TO be be-
tween Sso,ooo,ooo and 10000, 900.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-08-29
President Issues Proclamation.

The Presidents proclamation on the
ST. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition
was issued Wednesday, After reciting
the purpose of the Exposition. he de-
clares that the Exposition shall "bc open
ed in the city of St Louis, in the State
OF Missouri, not later than the first day
OF May, 1908, and will be closed not later
than the first day OF December thereafter
And in the name of the Government and
OF the people of the United States, dc
hereby invite all the nations OF the earth
to take part in the commemoration of the
purchase of Louisiana territory an event
OF great interest to the United States and
of abiding effect on their development
by appointing representatives and send
ing such exhibits to the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition as will most fitly and
fully illustrate their resources. their in
dustries and their progress in civliza-
ton"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-08-29
Foreign.

The Sultan OF Turkey has settled the
Quays Company question in accordance
with the demands of the French Govern
ment. In vew OF the coming visit of the
Gar, the French officials are delighted
over the early settlement OF the difficulty
Severe electrical storms have occurred
throughout Southern France and Spain,
and at Vigo Spain. a church was struck
by lightning and one person killed and
several injured.
The German steamer Liban. from Me-
rel for Stettin. sank and eight Of the
crew were drowned.
The King OF Denmark and the new
Cabinet have decided to sell the Danish
West Indian Islands.
King Edward used a sombcr-looking
automobile i'll his outings around Hom-
burg.
Prof Edward Sucss. the noted polti-
cal philosopher, in survey OF interna-
tional relations, warns Europe OF the
American trusts, and urges a move
ment OF the central European states
against them.
Brussels newspapers report, in a dis
patch from Copenhagen. that the Gar
will broach to Emperor William and
President Loubet intervention in South
African troubles.
The Chinese Peace Commissioners
still delay signing the settlement proto-
col. and the Emperor it appears, with
holds permission to sign
Turkey has proclaimed martial law in
the Sassairas district in consequence OF
alleged Albanian plots
NJ. Constans, French ambassador to
Turkey has lett Constantinople be-
cause he claims the Sultan violated his
promise relative TO the purchase OF
quays and disputed claims
Rear Admiral Cromwell in command
Of the American European squadron.
called upon Admiral Seymour at Ports
mouth
The International Law Association,
in session at Glasgow, discussed uni
form insurance laws.
The Colombian gunboat La Popa,
which struck a rock week ago, sank
near Savanilla.
Emperor William will present to King
Edward Of England a magnificent
cpergne
United States Minister Conger has
arrived at Pekin. China.
A gale in the West Indies wrecked
many small craft
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-08-29
ANOTHER DISASTER At CLEVELAND.
Explosion Of Gas Wrecked the Shaft and Let
In Tons Of Water.

Cleveland, Ohio (Special) AS the
result of an explosion of gas in the new
water-works tunnel, under Lake Erie.
FIVE more lives were added to the already
long list Of casualties recorded since
work first began on the great artificial
waterway
Crib No. 3, FIVE miles from shore, and
two miles beyond Crib No. 2, where
nearly a dozen lives were lost week
ago, was the scene OF the latest accident
The work of sinking the big intake shaft
at this point was completed yesterday
and five workmen were engaged in dig
ging a tunnel in the direction of No. 2
crib when the fatal explosion occurred.
The heavy casting of the shaft was
shattered by the terrific force of the ex-
plosion and the immense volume of wa
ter from the lake rushed in upon the un-
fortunate workmen at the bottom. Two
men who were at work on staging at the
top of the shaft were blown high into
the air, but alighted on the crib, and be
yond being stunned, were not seriously
injured
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-08-29
TENTS TORN BY HIGH WIND.
New Town In Oklahoma Swept by Storm
Two Killed.

Anadarko Okla. (SpeciaD Two per-
sons were killed, two seriously and a
number slightly injured in heavy wind
and rainstorm which visited this place.
Twenty buildings were almost wrecked,
hundreds of tents Occupied by home
steaders) were torn to pieces and great
quantities OF merchandise was strewn
far and wide over the prairie.
Anadarko is one OF the three towns
which sprang up after the opening re-
Gently by lottery OF the Kiowa- Conan
che Indian reservation. Alter the draw
inl had been concluded thousands OF
homesteaders, many OF whom failed to
win in the drawing, rushed thither and
purchased town lots which were being
auctioned off by the government. In
less than 30 days the town had reached
over 6ooo in population.
When the storm came 20 OF the half
hnised houses were torn to pieces. Fly
ing timbers caused the fatalities noted,
while the wind swept the tents into a
conglomerate mass and the rain soaked
thousands OF dollars worth OF merchan-
disc.