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Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-16

a Y1E DOUBT, says the Saturday Even
ing Post, if any French mot or
- repartee ever surpassed in deli
H3Etn cacy the reply made by an East
- Indian servant of Lord Dufferin,
when he was Victory of India. well, what
sort or sport has Lord -- had?" said
Duiferin one day to his "shikarry." or
sporting servant, who had attended a young
English lord on a shooting excursion.
OH replied the scrupulously polite Hin
doc, the young Sahib shot divineIy, but
God was very merciful to the birds"
Major Pratt, the United States army Off
Ger who is in charge of the Carlisle Indian
school, admits that many of his graduates
who return to tribal life fall into Indian
ways again. Therefore, he is doing all
he can to prevent the educated Indians
from going back to the reservations.
He tells of an incident he saw at a
western Indian agency. A squaw entered a
traders store, wrapped in a blanket.
pointed at a straw hat and asked: "How
muchee?"
Fifty cents" said the merchant.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-16
Gleanings From the Story Tellers' Pack

How muchee?" she asked again, point
ing at another article. The price was
quoted and was followed by another query
CT How muchee?"
Then she suddenly gazed blandly at the
merchant and asked mildly:
ID you not regard such prices as ex-
tortionate for articles Of such palpably and
Enthusiastically inferior quality? Do you not
really believe that a reduction in your
charges would materially enhance your
pecuniary profits? l beg you to consider
my suggestion"
She was a graduate of the Carlisle In
dian school.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-16

a we'll known lawyer and writer, a resi-
dent of Oneida county, n. Y, who has long
since passed away, used to tell a joke on
himself, says a Utica paper. His story was
TO the effect that he called for a b~ootjack
at a country hotel at which ne stopped.
Now this lawyer and writer had very large
feet, and the hostler to whom he made
the request, after casting a glance at the
big boots, exclaimed: "Why, man, it isn't
a b~Ootjack you want for those! You need
the fork Of the road"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-16

Down in Tennessee one Day" said SEN
ator Carmack Of that state, quoted by the
New York Times, II met a person whom |
knew slightly, and who was Of convivial
habits. He had all the symptoms Of a
In fact, as he came down the
street he had SO close a resemblance TO a
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-16

"What in the world is the matter with
those chickens, Frau?" asked the visitor.
Zach! De schicken, she hat de eggk laid;
an venn she an eggk hat laid de rooster
he bin so glat he help her sing"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-16

It's them long hours an hard work Of
the paintin' what's done it," she remarked
directly she saw him. The doctor was
preoccupied and scarcely heard the re-
mark.
Has her ladyship exhibited any traces
OF hysterla?" he suddenly demanded, turn
ing to the laxative nurse.
"Oh, no, sir" was the unexpected reply.
they was water colors, all on 'em-real
beauties, too!'
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-16

a good old German lady who keeps native
wine and some chickens in a suburb was
waiting on a guest when one or two hens
set up a cackling of such vchemence that il
suggested to the stranger dire disaster
either already happened or impending-in
the chicken park. Immediately the big
rooster took up the refrain, and in his
hoarse bass and ineXcusable falsetto-"mal-
ady and not melody"-made more rumpus
than all of the O her fowls put together
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-16

by all accounts the anable manner which
Prince Henry displayed in this country is
habltual with him. While ~jaunting arounl
on his auto he nearly always travels in
cognlto' On a recent trip he stopped to buy
some benzine and the storekeeper was s.
pleased with his customer that he offered
him a cigar, which Henry took with thanks.
Later in the day he stopped at a tavern,
shared his sandwiches with the hosts chill
dren' chatted with the hostess and on part
ing got from her a bunch Of roses with the
injunction to place them in water as soon
as he got home.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-16

Nebraska Ceramic club was
originally composed of only prac-
teal china decorators, for the
purpose primarily of exhibiting
at the Wnrld,s Columbia eXnnsi-
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
LONG HILL.
NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD,


 Philo Haven and family returned, Monday, from a two weeks vacation in the Berkshire Hills of Massacbu- setts. They report very pleasant time.
 Mrs Clarence Radcliffe and four children of Shelton are visiting friends in the place.
 MT Watson is harvestingNsome of his potatoes. He is much pleased with his crop.
 Mrs John Haugh and daughter are at Mrs Nathaniel Halls.
 Mrs William Squires died, Tuesday morning.
 The Methodist Sunday school have voted to picnic at Pine Rock, but the date has not been fixed as yet.
 Frank Hadley of New York is spend ing his two weeks vacation with his parents, MT and Mrs George Hadley.
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BETHLEHEM.
THE LOCAL JUSTICE COURT.


 On Saturday William Hine was ed with assault upon Philip L. Wal drOn and "rescuing" a COW which the latter was trying to impound. It was claimed that WaldrOn took a COW ot Hines from a meadow of WaldrOn's and was driving it on the way to pound when an altercatiOn took place between the two which it was claimed resulted in Hine striking Waldron and rescuing the COW. Owing to the absence of the grand juror and witnesses for the state the case, was postponed until Monday morning at 9 o'clock, when the trial took place: Much neighborhoOd soiled trial and'to all observers it appeared to be case of tweedle-dum and tweedle- dee. The accused was defended by Att torney A. P. Hayes. MT Hine was found guilty of the charge of assault and fined $5 and costs, amounting to something over $25. On the charge of rescuing the COW the accused was found not guilty. Attorney Hayes gave mo- tice of an appeal to the Superior court,
 MT Walker of Waterbury is spending few days at the home of MT and Mrs James T. Parmelee.
 MT and Mrs Montford A. Fogg spent Sunday with friends in WatertOwn.
 Mrs N. l.. Bloss and the Misses Allen on Saturday visited Mrs Bloss' daugh- ter, Mrs Johnson, in Watertown.
 Miss Bessie Allen left on Monday fol Allentown, Penn., from which place she will accompany her sister, Miss Stella, on the homeward trip. The lat ter is cOnvaleScing from severe sick. ness of typhoid fever.
 MT and Mrs Frank Stoughton are entertaining summer guests from Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The presiding elder of the New Ha- ven district preached in the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon
 Clinton H. Judson of Watertown has recently purchased the Skidmore prop erty in the south part of the town o1 John Pierpont of Waterbury. This i property was formerly owned by the late George SkidmOre of Oxford.
 Hon A. B. Durham, high sheriff O. New Haven county, is guest at J. D Dayton's for few days. i Warren CroSSman, wife and daugh ter, have returned to their home ir Springfield, Mass. Frank Crossman o1 Springfield, Mass. is visiting his sister Mrs J. B. c. Peck.
 : The young ladies of the Bethlehem Culture Club will hold an ice cream festival in the Town hall on Saturday August 2, from 3 to 6 p. m.
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MIDDLEBURY.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.

AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.
 MT and Mrs Frank Waters and A. w. Bissell have been spending little time at Bantam Lake.
 , Mrs B. B. Atwood and Master Ray mOnd of ThOmaston have been spend- ing few days in town with friends
 During the month of August, Arthur J. Abbott and Mrs L. $. Griggs will have charge of the Sunday school in Kissewaug schoolhouse.
 The board of education have appoint ed Arthur s. Judd. committee and Dwight M. Atwood clerk for the ensu- ing year in the Kissewaug district.
 Miss Nellie Booth has returned home from Stratford.
 Mrs Henry $. Atwood is very low ana anI has been for some days: Hel Hel
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EASTON

A FOX GROWING FAT AT THE EXPENSE
 OF MIR BIBBINS' POULTRY YARD.
 Frank Bibbins has been losing poul- try for some time and knowing that a fox ran across his fields naturally con- Sidered that he had seen the thief. Monday morning one of the family saw reynard take hen from the flock.
 A short time since Mrs G. Silliman had the misfortune to fall and injure herself painfully: though not seriously.
 Report says that Ernest Baeur is travelling with gentleman whom he is tutoring and has already visited the Northwest territories of Canada, also Alaska, and is expecting to see more of the world before college opens next September.
 Buy flour, fresh ground, from the mill. It is better; it is sweeter; it makes more loaves to the barrel. B. Hawley x Go have just unloaded car load of flour direct from the mill. Get their prices before purchasing.
 A fresh stock of paint, all colors, for inside work, just arrived at B. Hawley & Co.'S, the leading grocers.
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
NICHOLS.
THE LOCAL NEWS.

Sunday morning, August 3, Rev E.. Pickop of the Methodist church will preach a sermon to the children. All are welcome.
 Miss Daisy Nichols of Bridgeport was the guest of Miss Jessie Cook, Sunday.
 Thorp & Collins are painting in Trumbull for H. Beach and c. P. Moves.
 Mrs Wellington entertains relatives. N. J., have visited at w. B. Plumb's.
 Mrs Carroll of. New York has been spending some time at Mrs R. Brooks.
 Mrs lG. McClellen and son, George, are out of town.
 At the board meeting, August 4, arrangements will be made for the annual picnic of the Methodist Sunday school
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
Black Sateen PettiCoatS 77C.

Everyday price $1.35. New Fall styles. made of extra good quality mercerized sateen, five different styles in all.
 75c Cham bray Petticoats 38c, both plain and striped, blue and gray, neatly made with corded umbrella flounce, finished with gathered ruffie.
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
SANFORD's.
PERSONAL CHAT

Walter J. Gould, former station agent at Sanford, and wife are spend ing two weeks with Lester Godfrey.
 Station Agent Bain has purchased one of Festus Stafford's fine trotting horses.
 Daniel W. Vaughn of Derby spent Sunday with his parents, MT and Mrs Daniel Vaughn of this place.
 Mrs Daniel Bronson is visiting friends in New Jersey.
 Miss Mary R. Vaughn and nephew, Paul Kennedy Vaughn, are visiting Mrs Benjamin Houghtaling of New Milford.
 John Stole, the promising young
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
CORNWALL BRIDGE.
THE RAILROAD WRECK.

Many spectators have visited the express which took place on Tuesday afternoon. The engine, with the first four cars, were thrown from the track, tearing the rails and ties from their places and demoHshing both. Passen- gers, mail and baggage were transfer red to the station, where they waited until train arrived from the south Fortunately no one aboard was seri- ouSly injured.s
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
SIPS Muslin Skirts 08C.

Of muslin; umbrella ruffie of fine lawn with deep flounce of embroidery, 4 patterns, cluster of tiny tucks above.
 $2 Muslin Skirts, $1.19.
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Mass, are visiting MT and Mrs w. B.
RRIDGEWATER.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES. Rev Edward F. Aver of Easton preached in the Congregational church, Sunday morning, and conducted the Communion service. MT Aver took for me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.' Matt. 16:24. In the evening MT Aver gave an in- teresting account of the life of Dr Bushnell and contributed some music. THE SELECTMEN WILL ERECT RAIL-
 ING NOW!
 While driving with lady last Sun day evening Orville Sherwood had narrow escape from very serious acci- dent. They were about half mile be- low A. G. Hadden'S on the Brook Road, when the horse went off a steep bank towards the brook. The lady jumped before the carriage went over, but MT Sherwood went head first against tree several feet below the road, and soon found himself mixed up with the horses heels, but he escaped without any serious injury, and what is more remarkable, there was no Seri- ous injury to the horse, which after a lantern was obtained was found lying wedged between stones and trees so as to be unable to get up when the har- ness was removed, without help. The carriage was considerably broken and harness injured some. The selectmen were called to the place the next mor- ming and were prompt to agree with MT Sherwood on the amount of dama- ges. This road if one of the darkest in town and this particular place was not supposed to be one of the worst as there was stonework laid up higher than the roadway. The people and the town are to be congratulated that the damage was not greater.
 GRANGE NOTES.
 The last meeting in charge of Lee turer H. c. Sanford, who arranged a musical program, was greatly enjoyed by those present.
 The next meeting will beichildren $ night.
 of the Grange, held in the Town hall every Saturday evening, have been quite successful and will be continued for several weeks.
 A call has been extended to Rev MI Gorton of Michigan, to occupy the Congregational pulpit for three years It is expected that MrGorton with his family will soon take up theirabo at the parsonage.
 St Marks church was open Sunday after having been closed for few Sun days.
 Edwin Evitts has been quite ill, but is little better.
 Miss Lena Greer has been entertain ing friend.
 George Frost of New York was the guest of his parents over Sunday. ..
 Clarence Greer expects to entel Williston Seminary, Easthampton Mass, in September.
 Rev and Mrs E. P. Aver of EastO1 have been guests of MT and Mrs Elmel Frost for few days.
 Matthew Watson is the guest of rela tiveS in town.
 D. H. Garfield of New Milford wa: in town, last week.
 Dr F. B. King of New Milford wa in town. Monday. Louie Minor started, Tuesday, for two weeks visit with friends in Bridge port.
 Allen and Louis Treat have beer l visiting in Bridgeport, for few days
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
OUR NEIGHBORS-
MONROE.
A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

A birthday surprise was again given to Mrs D. w. Edwards, last Friday, by her daughter, Mrs D. N. Sharpe, and a number of her neighbors from East Village, who came we'll prepared. The party arrived soon after 10 a. m., and the opening of the day was a solo, 'I've Grown So Used to You, "by Miss Mabel Clark. And then croquet was in order until all friends had, gathered. Then the large table was taken out un- der the beautiful maple trees and was soon spread with bountiful collation, which not only pleased the eye, but was highly appreciated by the inner man. The last course was ice cream. The organ was also taken out of doors and a few selections were well render ed by Mrs Booth, Mrs Beers and Miss Langenberg. After the vocal program came the graphophoDe; which was ap-- precjated by all and so well rendered by the kindness of Miss LangenbeFg. And not until the sun had gone down into the west did anyone think of night approaching. At 6(o'clock all depart ed wishing Mrs Edwards many more happy years and gave hints that if all was well a larger crowd would be at casion. Among:those present were the following: MT and Mrs B. Whalen, MT and Mrs J. Hawkins, Mrs Wilbur Clark, MT and Mrs M. Beers, Mrs George Osborne and two daughters, MissesS Fellie and Edith Osborne, Mrs L. Osborn, Mrs Edward Booth, Miss Earnisten Langenberg, MT and Mrs D. N. Sharpe, MT and Mrs D. ". Edwards and two sons, Robert and Howard, and Miss Mabel Clark, making the number of 20 in all.
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and are being rushed into market by the farmers. until prices have dropped below the cost of raising. Every bush- ell of potatoes raised in Connecticut will be wanted before winter is over. The late crop of potatoes is yet uncer- tain. Some complaints of the blight come in which may cut the late crop short
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01

musician of this place, has left to take up his residence in Michigan.
 MT Kenny of New York, who re- gently purchased the homestead of the late Michael Vaughn, is making many improvements about the house and grounds.
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
TASHUA.
BRIEF LOCAL MEN I

BRIEF LOCAL MEN TON. MT and Mrs John Treadwell enter tained friends over Sunday. Miss May Mallett is visiting friends in Washington.
 Miss Elsie Ferris is at Mrs M. E. Clark's for few weeks sojourn. Mrs John Patterson is entertaining her sister, Miss Burton.
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01

is dead from paralysis at his residence in Flanders district. For many years MT Summers was proprietor of the Railroad House, .Watertown hotel, and was we'll known Throughout this section of the state as hotel man.
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
BETHEL.
P. F. MCMAHON.

F. F. MCMAHON.
 Patrick Francis McMahon, the pop ular railroad agent in Bethel, was born at Stamford, 29 years ago. He was educated in the public schools of his native town. Beginning work at an early age, he advanced rapidly, hold ing various positions of trust in the employ of N. Y., N. H. & H. R. RICO AS station agent at Bethel. he has
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
TRUMBULL.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 Services will be resumed next Sun day with Pastor Thomas in charge. Special sermon in the evening on '"The making of a young man."
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
HUNTINGTON.
AT ST PAUL'S,

AT ST PAUL'S.
 On Sunday morning, August 3, in St Paul's church, Huntington, the rector, Rev H. l.. Everest, will take for the subject of his sermon, ''Some historical conditions of our pariSh.'
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
habitants of Bedding, having passed her 90th

birthday. . J. Howard Burr and family of Danbury are spending U few weeks at John H. Sanford,s.
 Mrs Reddington Dayton and children nave returned to Itheir home in NOrwalk after spending time with Mrs Dayton's mother, Mrs GOOdale. ,. r Mrs Amery, who has been guest at Miss Edith Burgess has returned to New York.
 Miss Bulah Sanford and friend of New fOrd's.
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
TOBACCO BARN BLOWN DOWN.
WEST CORNWALL.

News reaches us that two more of the young ladies of this village have decided that married life is preferable to single blessedness. They are Miss Minnie Roraback and Miss ChrYStene B. MOrpan
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
House Furnishings.

Blue Flame Wickless oil Stoves Burners S5.9O each. Burners, S.4S each. Burner Oil Stoves, 75c each. Burner oil Stoves, l.4s each. Wash Boilers, Copper Bottom, 9se, ls l9 1 .59 each.
 Wash Boilers, (round), 45c, 50c each. Foot Tubs, UapannedJ 29c 3oc each. Ironing Boards. 50c, 50c, 6oc, 79c each. Folding Ironing Boards, 9ec each. Brooms. 25c. 29c, 3oc each. Clothes Baskets. 25c, sac, 3oc 45c sc. 75c Sc each.
 Wringers. l.4s. goo. 2.75. 375 each. Clothes Horses, 50c. sc, 69c ;5c each Galvanized Water Fails, I5c. SOc Sc, aac ea Knives and Forks, 5c and lOc each
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
Royal Worcester Corsets 48C.

Real value 75c. More of these popular corsets, after long waiting In batiste, bias gor- ed, and strong net; medium and and long, no girdle style.
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
BEDDING.

WHAT'S GOING ON IN TOWN. Mrs Sarah Osborne was quite seriously il1, last week. Mrs Osborne Is one of the oldest
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
.1ls({ail|eqsop5
 NEW HAVEN. 7C Corded Lawns SC.

A new lot just in of the pret- tiest, the most effective lawns we've ever had-polka dots, dainty Dolly Warden and Dres den effects; also plain stripes and figures. Seems as if the price must be wrong when you see the goods
 1Oc Lawns 7c
 124c Lawns %
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
SOUTH BRITAIN,

Mrs Nickerson of Bridgeport and Hillyer Smith, of Springfield,
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
BANTAM.

At the grave of Mrs Louise M. Kill born very attractive stone has been place d, the work being executed by Arthur H. BolleS of New Preston the administrator, R. w. Skilton of Morris, giving MT BOlleS his order.
 0A@To1 IA.
 Bear. tn. ~1h' Kind You Have 4!xay: Bought Signature sf &zXAzzz<x
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
Table Linens.

54-inch Bleached Damask. 25c yard. 6O-inch Bleached Damask, 3hc yard. 72-inch Bleached Damask, soc, 59c, 69c. 75( yard.
 54-inch Cream Damask. 25c. 371c yard. 6O-inch Cream Damask, 4Oc yard. 72-inch Cream Damask. soc yard.l x Napkins, s1, 1.25. l.5O dozen. < Napkins, 1.5O. 1.75, 200. 2.5O. 300 dozen. Fringed Tray Cloths 1Oc each.
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
THE VILLAGE AND OTHER NEWS.

THE VILLAGE AND OTHER NEWS.
 Miss Bessie Burr is visiting her rela- tive, Miss Kitty Hine, of Milford. Z A special meeting of the board of education has been postponed on ac- count of the change of teachers in East Village and will be held in the Town ball on Monday, August11, at 9.3Oa. m. The registrars of voters, l.. Dwight Lane and Ebert s. Olmstead, will be in session at the Town hall, Friday, August l, from F to 9 D. m., and at Stepney, August 8, at the same hours, for the purpose of enrolling electors &C., cording to their political preferences.
 Fred l.. Sears, Edward D. Hyde and l.. B. Beardsley and wives attended the funeral services of their niece, Miss Vera Beardsley, in Shelton, Sunday, of Dr B. M. Beardsley and talented young elocutiOnist and her early de mise is sadly regretted in this town.
 On account Ofthe ethreatening wealth CT no meeting of the Grange was held and so the same program will be car ried out at the next regular meeting, August IA. .E;tt- ..-fs
 John M. Burr has been appointed a committee of one to represent Harmo- ny Grange in the selection of a place and date for holding picnic of Fri field and New Haven County Pomona Oranges.
 ! The young son of MT and Mrs Arthur H. Curtiss has been seriously i'll but is reported as slightly improved.
 { J. E. Shaw, the cattle dealer, passed :, through town, Saturday, with drove of yearlings, and now is at Clark Beardsley's in White Hills.
 Miss Bailey of Greenwich has spent few Mrs Griffith and Miss Dutton of Bridl ep )rt are boarding at Albert Wheeler's
 MT and Mrs A. Wheeler and Rev and Mrs G H. Johnson have been at Cedar Beach visiting MT and Mrs Whitney Walton. who have taken A cottage there
 James Frere of New York is spending his va cation at Robert Sinclair's.
 The. lightning struck tree in the yard ot R. g. Hurd.
 It Is said that l.. D. Lane Is helpless witt rhumatism and it is proposed to have a bee tt help get in his hay.
The Newtown bee., 1902-08-01
KENT.
A DISASTROUS STORM.

A DISASTROUS STORM.
 The most damaging storm of wind and hail that Kent has experienced for several years passed over portion of the town, last Monday, at about p. m. The part touched by the hail extended from the farm of Charles Lee on the south up through the valley to the farm of Garner Benson on the north and in width about three-fourths of a mile. The rain fell in torrents and the wind blew gale. At Kent Furnace, where the storm was the heaviest, hail stones as large as wal nuts fell. Macedonia escaped entirely and only a small quantity of hail fell east of the Cobble. The damage done to tobacco will amount to several thousand dollars. Some of the farm CTS, who were damaged by the other hail storm and were undecided about what to do with their tobacco crop, say now that there is satisfaction in even in an adverse way.
 A.WIsE MOVE.
 At a hearing before Hon Alberto P. ROraback, a judge of the Superior court, held at the Town hall, July IT, asking approval of the action of the selectmen in changing the location of the highway at Kent Furnace from the west side of the railroad track to the east side, it was decided that the action of the selectmen stand approved and that the old highway be discon: tinued. This act does away with tive grade crossings and only leaves a pri- vate crossing near the store. The railroad company's men are at work, this week, grading and filling the new highway and fencing it.
 TUESDAYS DEUCE OF RAIN.
 Another deluge of rain came, on Tuesday afternoon, when about three and one half inches of water fell in one and one half hours, making the roads unsafe for travel on account of washouts and small bridges and sluice- ways being demolished.
 TOBACCO BARN BLOWN DOWN.
 During the storm of Monday, a new tobacco building, 24x1OO, with Is foot posts, belonging to Luther Eaton, was blown down and most of the timber in it is so broken and shattered as to be useless for rebuilding