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, 1901-10-31
ON THE VERGE

An unsigned letter Addressed to the
public was picked up on thef stree,
Thursday night, says the Greeley
(Colo.,) Sun, and turned over to Mar
shall Camp. 1t stated that the writer
was about to commit suicide by cut
ting his throat with a razor n that
his dead body would be found in the
old rabbitry. The body has not been
found, and it is not known whether
the letter was intended as a hoax or
not.
, 1901-10-31
K. P. RULING.
Supreme Chancellor Says Lodss6soan
not Contributes 70 Memorial.

Canton, o., Oct. 31.-The supreme
chancellor Of the Knights Of Pythias
censures the local lodges for calling
upon the Pythian lodges Of the state
70 doaa*s to Z Mckinley memorial. n
u against the laws Of The order, he
says. but he urges individual contribu.
tons.
, 1901-10-31
schooImaster Painted Red.

Plymouth, Wis, Oct. 31.-Herman
Dormier. a school teacher, was han.
died roughly by a mob Tuesday even
ing and given a coat of red paint, the
result of his expressed sympathy for
President McKinley's assassin. The
citizens are still greatly excited owe
the affair.
, 1901-10-31
CUT EvEsALL


WITH POCKET KNIFE
Tuesday evening Fred Fawcett. son
of Commissioner Fawcett, who lives
on Beaver creek, says the Newcastle
News-Journal, met with a evere acct
dent which will probably cost him the
sight of n eye.
He was trimming a tree with his
pocket knife and in cutting a limb the
knife slipped through. the point strik,
ing him in the left eye, cutting quite
a cash i'll the eye ball.
He was brought to town yesterday
for medical assistance but DR.. Hor'
ton fears there is little hope of saving
the sight.
, 1901-10-31

W. T. wesson, Jacksonville. Va,
druggist, writes: your One Minute
Cough Cure gives perfect satisfaction
Ny customers say 1t Is the best remedy
for coughs, colds, throat and lung trou
bles.-Laramie Drug company.
, 1901-10-31

women cured by
Doctor Pierce's
Favorite Prescrip-
ton is this: at
has made a e
woman Of me-"
There's Norld
of meaning in the
words. II e
the sparkle
brought back ~
the eyes; the COM
pleSion tinted
with the rosy hue
OF healthy blood;
the form rounded
ont a in
, 1901-10-31

Mothers everywhere praise One Min.
ate Cough Cure for the sufferings it
has relieved and the lives it has saved.
Strikes at the root of the trouble and
draws out the Observation-Disclosures
Drug company.
, 1901-10-31
"A New Wemal."

Disease makes many a woman prema-
tprely old. Dark trimmed eyes. hollow
cheeks and wasted form are accompau-
led by listlessness and loss Of ambition.
Home duties are a WEAKNESS, and social
pleasures have no attraction.
One Of the commonest expressions of
, 1901-10-31

A DAYTON MAN
GRANTED A PATENT.
John w. Bosarth, Dayton, has been
granted a patent for a safety device
for hosting apparatus.
, 1901-10-31
N r. McHUGH

MR.. McHuGH
GETS HIS PENSION.
Michael McHugh Of Groub, Wyo.,
has been granted a pension of Sc a
month.
, 1901-10-31

- - - .'.sA.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
SUCCESsFUL As 4 C4TERER.

A Chicago woman has adopted a novel form Os
catering business Her speciality lies in using
what the hostess has at hand. which gives an air
of individuality that hired service of china and
plate can secure. The glass silver and artis-
tic odds and ends of china are placed to the best
advantage. original modes of decoration are de-
vised and dainty menu arranged She never en-
courages more than eight courses. and the host
who have pTOfited BY her services say tha-
her dinners are invaria bly, successful.
In addition to the dining room this energetic
young woman looks after the reception and dress
Ing rooms. In the former she rearranges the brio
a-bfac and furniture. having superfiuOus chairs re-
moved or others added when needed IN the latter
she sees that pins and hairpins plentiful IN
their respective trays that needle and thread are
at hand in OF accident TO glove button or lace
draperies. and that powder box is invttingly ad-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
NEED OF IMMEDIATE HELP
FINANCIAL STRAITS-ITS WORK
FOR THE POOR

The friends Of the Mothers and Babies Hos
pitaI and Dispensary feeling greatly concerned
by its financial straits The hospital has been in
existence more than eighteen years and is
garded of the useful charities in the
city. one who is intimately associated with II
said yesterday Tribune reporter:
1t seems perfectly ludicrous that such a charity
should go under Tor lack of funds The idea OF
ridiculous Why, II its mission and usefulness were
known to the public at large hundreds would be
eager % help In the FIRST place, there are only two
institutions OF its kind IN the city and even they are
inadtgpa{e 10 tnr hTTI ,nAl rXStS t ias'ne s WaIS
year there are more than twelve hundred mater
those women are absolutely unable to pay for any
care or Attendance Their husbands do not earn
enough 10 live on-as a rule certainly not enough
10 pay for medical or nurses service Think what
IA would be those poor creatures TO be deprived
Of one of the two institutions that AID them
The Mothers aud Babies Hospital does not
pauperize them All the requirements 9l InS iaM
in that direction are carefully compngIH WIN, ~ ~
merely hlls place that needs 20 De niied ana 10
that cannot think possible Ihe present 81 !t
is an emergency. IL IL true. but III ~ can De luSd
over | am certain that the future will see the Work
established on a hrmeT basis 'nan % nFIoIe. re- f',I
IS guarantee OF 5000 year Tor two wears, 9L'
eofns trS1 st o ' ~ IN nssssaTv neins 10 1efray
guarantee an income for hvr years Of say $1,000
there ,Is,,IH rs no ne teSiTed bv that time
THE statement that j. PieTpOnt Morgan. EIbridse
+ eTTy Mr SnRdTTes ntsre~dS S%f is H'sr Tsy
r no more Interested in the hospital than IN hIty
nth.r auterpriSeS which they give an OccdSlOhdi
sun, or small subscription The generosity OF WITS Ats.
Hovv.Ird Gould last year made IL possible 10 rluP
an onerating amphitheAtre that was srsaIN hTeueu
L,,t tbera is no annual subscription tOT ldtset
,,,oIrt ,bau SIOO and that Is exceptional M0st VI
tbsn arr for more than $40. Mrs; > II Nlssani
- one OF the larger subscribers, anu ~
,T,,.ing ,!p small deficiencies. in ADDITION ManS
-iTS are received but for several years tne anlGa
5.Soit has been from 5000 upward anu the rtsis-
nofions 1f Mr.. Lamont and MI wing are ,t Ite ~
~ - g., that as business men theN trtaI Tue IN
,t,rton as business prOposltioh anu ISVt "a
sf-p
affairs. - bosritaI that the institution
II i NO. s,,n6ort The training school Tor nurses
= ~ - onuorttnities offered for pOstsIauute anu
lIl1 ~. i,,ote study OF immense NaIur, lhsieaI
~ rnsine the hospital should De eh'arseu anu It's
resources greatly increased
.rb, uouse Committee this year consists OF MIS-
=, Trrr chairman; Mrs Frederic A. Bel,
~, "a Kissam Mrs Vernon c. Brown MIS-
- p Vurd Mrs 5 W. Fairchild. Mrs Walter
Tt-tiItt,o 4 number of other committees atteh9
y, jetails of mana cement \ superintendent "a sIu ia
,S-eive nurses are resident IN the ouuihs' ""On -
fevinstOn-ave and Fifty-second-st-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

One OF the most exasperating ills to which flesh
f. heir Is the red nose that 50 many people find
almost inevitable accompaniment OF wintry winds.
The trouble has such variety OF causes that 10 is
not easy find a remedy Of universal application.
and the individual sufferer who would be relieved
must make effort to learn the in her par
ticUlar
Absolute frankness with ones self is necessary
n she would really learn. IL will do good to
say. why. COrsets are loose as loose can be-
tf tight lacing "a causing the Tedness yet not a
fe women deceive themselves in Just that way
Another potent factor is lack of circulation n
ones hands and feet have tendency TO be cold the
should be made TO promote a more vigorous ctrcula-
tiOn. Warm foot baths and liberal massage OF the
entire body the best antidOtes in this case Eec
tricty nValua BILE aid to defective circulation
and there small batteries for home use to
be bought low 81
IL is wise to thin cashmere stockings and
shoes in cold weather. and to wear silk lined
kid gloves unless carries a mum
II the redness be caused by indigestion, the table
is the place to begin treatment. Highly seasoned
foods. stimulants and even strong tea and coffee
must be avoided and fruit and vegetables should
constitute large proportion of the diet:
While treating the external treatment
rate a square Of absorbent cotton. large enough to
the nose in cold water over this should be
laid a piece OF oil silk Keep the nose until the
cotton Is dry. Electricity applied directly to the
of the best possible local remedies. and
cold cream Is often useful
One may conceal the redness OF the nose by ap
plying cold cream when dressing TO out and
allowing IL remain long possible. then
WIDing Off with Old handkerchief and dusttng
with a fine face powder.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
RrLES FOR PRESERVING LIFE.

Dr d K. Pearsons of Chicago, when celebrating
his alpb,ieth birthday not long ago. gave these
rules for long life:
No Dtes or cakes; no pains or aches
Most men dig their graves with their teeth
m YOU overwork your liver, II VIII soon tell on
YOUR brain. -, ~ ,.,. . ..-...o
~ ran live ten days without eating; they can't
20 nNn't Get angry and don't get excited. every
time YOU fret you lose minute OF lie.
LET a man abuse his stomach. and he'll get nd
getv cross to his family and go to the devil
Doctors say don't sleep on a fun stomach; take
nv after-dinner nap just the same. and i m eighty
wears old You can't believe all the doctors say
m YOU catch a cold lose your Guintne and eat an
onion. - ,.,-..z - a
Give away your money; it's exhilaratins ana
tends TO longevity. A., -.
The idea OF giving while one IL alive VIII become
endemic as soon as men discover what fun 10 Is
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
CHOOSE A GOOD FOIL

.-v,,-g vro-ner in choosing their associates DO
So. eveioiertlv observe the law that governs con
80 ., ,a-oarl,ed an observer They would never
sr.s,, ~ r,ttinr two colors together that do not
.c,o-a ana are even particular not 10 let their
,o,-,,e clash with another's, but as far as their
on, nersoralItv IS concerned they never take that
sr-o consideration and Yet some women who are
really good looking when alone become decloeoly
nls,n when walking or standing next TO some one
osr+ber scouaintance Tall. willowy creatures, TOT
instance have a way Of making A medium sizeo
coroosrion with waist and hips Of ordinary pro-
ro-tions aupear stout and stunted: freshly col
ored rather large face causes its contrast 10 ap-
near salloN and even weazened, and 50 on WIN
men n is also the same, although OF course 10
less degree still every one must have noticed
how a short man, who may look quite dignihed ana
irnposing bv himself will turn suddenly into a
rioiclllolis little manikn when walking win pro-
portionately large and tail friend In thtse con- con-
frasts IN must be acknowledged that the larger
and taller DeoDle have the best Of II. they dNarI
other peopla but do not look diversified themselves
as they ought do II the rule WORKED Doth & nes ;.
r TACT and act accordingly.
WHY do not walk any more Win f.lsle -.
! heard "A mother ask her daughter reeenuy. 1 he
cause she Is such an uubecoming friend, answered
the latter quite frankly. she makes nhe loOh -
far and short and dOWdy that i cannot stand II.
shop window" This obviously true. and the
girl was hardly be blamed n she OBJECTED 10
appear al such disadvantage. II rs amusing now
ever. how utterly unaware some people ar aIe
a. tbe anisrence of such contrast in their own
case. although they very quick 10 perceive ~
IN others. Brown, you know. IS a very snall man
saws Jones in telling story Of las tT1end, aLo ms
wife would make two OF him. Why, she could pick
him up with hand he continues, Laughing
heartily imagined picture, quite oDllNlOos OF
the fact that he and Mrs Jones suggest me same
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
How MRs. srRYvER ARRIvEp

Il wonder how Mrs StryVer ever got here?' COM
mented one of her acquaintances. who prided her
eelf upon moving in a much smarter set than the
aforesaid woman. who happened TO be within ear
shot OF the disDaraging remark. The why and the
wherefore OF the formers success was readily un-
derstood by the amused audience, for, turning
around without the slightest sign OF resentment
visible on her countenance. she said sWeetly. but
quite loud enough be heard by all in the imme-
date neighborhood. Il drove, dear Mrs. Caustic'
Did YOU walk" Every winter there are s-veraI
surprises of this nature, and women who keep
precarious footing in upper tendon at the cost
OF great eNertion and expense are often amazed
and chaertned 81 seeing they consider
a lower circle Of society pass them In the race,
and take q social position apparently without effort
which they have not been able 10 obtain with all
their labor and pains the quality OF success in
matters social being impossible OF analysis as
n every other walk OF life
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
TO HELP POOR WHITE YoCrH.

The first annual Conference OF Education. which
held at the Southern Institute College at Camp
HILL Ala recently. has attracted little attention
to that Institution II was started in the fall OF
1898 with twenty-three boys and girls in old
house az Camp HILL The Rev. Lyman Ward was
the only teacher until he gained the services OF
a young of the place At the end OF TWO
wears two other teachers had been added and the
boys had erected the first school building the IN
stitutiOn having in the mean while oousne io.. -
hundred acres Of land There are at presens OIL ol7
hundred pupils and five well tralneq .h o1IY IN
CARPENTRY and agriculture are as yet nc o'S -
ustries taught but II is Mr.. Ward sI,,, 70 psr ~
the poor white youth Of the Soutns ~ w.a.
II Washingtor has done for those OF ms rAes
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

chilled before making into forms. The rule for the
milk, one Tablespoonful of butter, two heapins
tablespoonfus OF flour and teaspoonful OF salt
The seasoning must be varied TO suit the meat or
fsh
FOUNDATION FOR USEFUL SAUCES
Drawn butter sauce Is the foundation OF Holland
alse. caper and piquante For drawn butter
sauce the proportions three tablespoonfuls of
butter, two of -four and cupful Of water. with
pepper and salt to
For Hollandaise sauce add the mashed yolk of one
egg one teaspoonfu OF onion juice. one teaspoonfu
Of finely chopped parsley ana e-half teaspoonful
of grated onion This Is used for fish or meat
Caper sauce for boiled mutton is drawn butter
sauce. with two teaspoonfuls OF capers and
tablespoonful OF lemon juice stirred in after the
is cooked.
For sauce piquante add to the drawn butter
sauce One-half tablespoonful of vinegar one-haIf
tablespoonful of onion juice. tablespoonful OF
chopped pickles, one tablespoonful of chopped
ca pers e-haif tablespoonful of chopped olives.
one-quarter teaspoonful Of grated onions and
Tomato sauce is used on boiled rice wnen it is
served vegetable and chops. steaks etc
For it cook pint of stewed tomatoes with large
slice OF onion and two whole cloves for twenty
same pan, cook with il a heaping tablespoonful
Of -four. and add the tomatoes. Cook and stir
strain.
Mint sauce is the orthodox accompaniment for
roast lamb and for ii fresh young mint leaves should
be used. Pick the best leaves from the stems until
there are two tablespoonfuls. and chop them very
fuls OF sugar, four tablespoOnfuls of vinegar and
a half tablespoonful of salt and let them stand
several hours before serving.
Horseradish sauce can be made ana kepI IN,
definitely in tight jars. To a cupful of the grated
root add six tabespoonfuls Of vinegar and scant
roast meats and with beefsteak.
Sauce tartare. for fried and broiled meats and
ing seasoned with relishes To. cupful OF dress
ing add tablespoonful OF chopped pickles or olives
onion juice.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
THE PERFECT FITTING CORSET.

great deal is said Of the injurious effects of
corsets. but wholesale condemnation Is a mistake.
II IS the iil fitting corset that is hurtful Properly
cut. tends TO preserve the graceful outlines and
TO give support where IT Is needed Mime. Faust
OF No SJ3 SiXth-ave, formerly OF Paris claims TO
make corsets that will ht every figure slim
stout in ADDITION making gowns OF striking and
original designs
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

wand in her hand In a twinkling Now give me
your head!" she demanded Nonsense sald
Phyre rudely. lit would be Of no use to You
1T Of to the rest of the world she re-
torted. Then she struck him with her magic wand
and said. BE a worm. which has no head nor any
for one" And instantly Prince PhyTe sank To
the ground and became worm.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
aGLLnPSES az rHE DAWN"

! J. Murphy. Editor Of The National Single
Taxer.'' will address the Woman's Henry George
League to-day at o'clock No % West Forty
second-st Mr Murphy's subject will be "Gimpses
o. the Dawn
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
PUZZLES.
z N T ~
BROKEN WORDS.

BROKEN WORDS.
Separate a rural worker and make d vegetable
separate q Kind OF pie tart and make TO re-
VOlve and above
Separate rocturnal bird and make darkness and
a bird resembling a falcon.
Separate threaten ana make mlSchieVous
sprite and the close
Separate to please and make happy ana a cave
Separate unexpected piece OF Sood fortune anu
make idols and conclusion
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

four. the Countess Of Eglinton. Lady Drummond OF
sHawthOrnden the Countess Of Dalkeith, the Count
of Crawford. Lady Susan Grant Suite. Mrs.
Andrew Lang. Lady ISeconfield. Lady Macdonald oi
the Isles Lady Agnes Macleod Mrs. Fletcher. Of
Saltoun; Mrs. Maitland. OF Dundrennan. and Lady
MLI
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
ANAGRANis

What articles Of apparel found in these sen
tences: l. Cora votes. . SanoO plant B. Rose
rust 4 II was cot 5. We mark nets. O. Sole
piano. =. A gnarL
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

Correct answers were sent by Frederick Coons,
West Hoboken. n. j.. and Kathryn Z. Blauvelt' Of
this CITY.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

Eth krctec pirchs lal yda.
30 stifear Semrum, vast!
E.ht ouisArr seeV skenaCa eth stunchest prlngoWh'
Eth wIidhow fyl faar
Oveab eht yamfo rab,
Dan tenhas thawrouds rec eth skies rea grownhn-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

LADY HELEN MUNRO FERGUSON
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

ANSWERS TO PUZZLES.
PUZZLE.
Never, ever. even, eve.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
LETTER PUZZLE.

HIDDEN PROvERB.
"a cat may look at king.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

chilled before making into forms. The rule for the
panada for pint of meat or fish IL one cupfu or
milk one tablespoonful of butter, two heaping
tablespoonfuls of flour and teaspOonful OF salt
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

A f. l. O. L..
The Newtown bee., 1901-04-19
ROXBURY.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN, :.

AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN, p
Mrand Mrs SparkNn and daughter
have returned from New York,
Mr. Sparklin will occupy the MethO-
dist pulpit for another year.
Mrs Edward Barnes and son Clarence,
spent few days in Naugatuok, last
week.
A very pleasant social dance was
held at the hall, Friday night. Just
81 couples participated in the graceful
art.
Mr. and Mrs Harvey Thomas have
been victims of the grip, the past week.
Mr. Thomas is improving, but Mrs
Thomas is still under the doctors care.
Mrs Lorraine Camp, having spent the
winter with Mrs Burton Hodge, has
returned to her home and has Mrs
Hiram Elwell with her for company.
Mrs Sarah J. Hodge has opened her
house for the summer.
Mrs Albert Hodge, who broke her
hip last February, is able to be up
and move about in a wheel chair.
G. W. Hodge is having the Hodge
led and painted.
Ellie Thomas is out with new horse,
bought from Bridgewater dealer.
\ child of j. Konajesk died quite
suddenly, last Monday night, at the
Garnet Mills. DIR Pons was called as
medical examiner and found on exam
nation that the child died from nat.
ural causes.
Marion Holmes is i'll with grip.
J. F. McFarlane of Bethel has recent
ly sold to Frank NJ. Booth one of the
finest hook and cob horses there is in
the state.
The Newtown bee., 1901-04-19
NEW MILFORD,
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.

AT fAlIto ADoo4 INV ~.
Chris Gaffney, as instructor, has
opened a school to give lessons in bag
punching, club swinging and boxing,
in the Noble Bennitt building
Little Miss lilly Shoverling, daugh.
ter of Mr. and Mrs c. H. Shoverling,
met with sad accident, Satur-
tune to have a foot run over by wag-
on. The foot was treated but cOntin-
ued Ito swell, so on Monday me- i ing
Mr. Shoverling took his daughter to a
New York hospital to have the X rays
to see if any bones were broken. 1t is
hoped that the little miss will come
out of it all right. Late report has it
there is no fracture. Mr. and Mrs
Shoverling had anticipated going to
Europe ON the I'd of May, but have
had to give it up now.
S. Fl. Smith spent the early part of
the week in New York.
Last Friday night about II o'clock
the Bert NOrthrOp house in Park Lane
caught fire. Mrs Northrop and three
children barely escaped with their
lives.
II. S. Mygatt is having two bay win
doWs placed in the front part of the
the store occupied by Carl H. Hipp
and when completed will add greatly
to the appearance of his place of bus
mess. Wells Sherman is doing the
work.
The young ladies of Ingleside school
returned, Monday night, from their
Easter holidays to resume their stud
les.
Everybody who wants to have
good laugh should attend the mock
trial, Wednesday evening, the oath,
under the auspices of the Y. NJ. G.. A.
Miss Thalia Humeston gave mas
The Newtown bee., 1901-04-19
REDDING.
A SOCIETY EVENT.

The most notable event of the week
was the marriage Of Miss Olivia,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Jesse L. San
ford, to Emory p, son of Mr. and Mrs
Stephen Sanford. The ceremony took
place on Wednesday at high noon and
was performed by Rev f. NJ. Moody,
pastor Of the Methodist church, in his
usual felicitous style. The bride was
dressed in white Organdie and wore
the traditional veil and wreath. The
numerous friends and relatives of
both families filled the house to reple-
tion. After the usual congratulations
to bride and groom, fine collation.
was served to the guests. The pres
entS were both numerous and costly.
Miss Sarah Sanford, sister of the
bride, acted as bridesmaid, and En-
nest Sanford, brother of the groom,
as best man. The bride and groom
left soon after the ceremony fol-
Bridgeport on short wedding trip.
After their return they will take up
their abode in the new home recently
erected by the father of the groom
The happy couple are among the mos
popular of the young people in Reddine
and will have the best wishes of all TO
a happy welded life.
Rev F. NJ. Moody has been appoint
ed by conference to Wakefield, a sub
urb of New York City.
The Newtown bee., 1901-04-19
Bridgeport, HOS MainSt.

quit work on Tuesday and 60 to bed
for repairs.
Henry Shepard, who has been under
the doctors care, is better and around
the house again.
Market Gardener H. Cornelius Judd
has his ground in fine order and has
planted peas, onions, beets, and pota-
toes, and has cabbage plants ready for
setting.
Mems boys and children's shoes
cheap for the cash at Lockwood s,
Fountain place, Bethel.
The best place in town to get your
repairing done is Lockwood's at the
old stand, Fountain Place. Call.
Lockwood is agent for all kinds of
musical instruments; also sheet music
to order. Call when you are in want
and leave your order.
1t is expected the "Cheshire Lime
and Builders Supply Co." will soon
have control of the lime kiln at
"Plumtrees" and will begin to operate
it Immediately.
William More, who has been in the
wagon shop Of S. B. Kyle for the past
II years, has moved to Danbury. Mr.
Kyle expects to have competent man
in his place soon.
Chauncey Donald, the owner OF the
grain elevator which was burned some
months past, is rebuilding it and will
be ready for business in a few weeks.