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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-01-15
Concluded next week. |
Z Glib Talker.

A rather distinguished man had one
evening Il visitor who began to speak
about IL certain branch of science The
host. perhaps a dozen times in the
space of two hours and half, gave a
preliminary "Hemw because he want
ed to say something, but the bore wav-
ed him down with suave Zone mo-
ment. if you pleasew What the gagged
man wanted to say and eventually did
say was that his callers lecture, though
interesting, was perfectly familiar to
him.
You are, in fact" he concluded, dis
coursing on my own special subject"
Such a statement should have dis
concerted man who had talked with
one even flow for the space of $50 min
utes, but not at all! With the placid
confidence of the thorough paced bore
he sweetly remarked:
''Ah, well, you see how copiously |
can talk on that subject! Next time |
call you shall see that | can be quite as
fluent on another branch of knowl-
edge"
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ing LthG Ute UIGU.
mao evidently caught sight of us and
were straning every nerve to catch lis
before We reached Decherd. | told the
BLACKSMITH to lay it On hard. well
kh@2ing that between us and our pur-
saeSs was only the life of his horse.
He was raising his whip when the
horse stumbled and fell, pitching most
OF las ouA of the wagon. fortunately on
1oft ground Getting up and running
TO TIE PROSTATE animal, found him
stone dead
We Were still a quarter of mile
from the town, and the guerrillas
would be on us in a jffy. Calling to
the others to help, turned the wagon
across the road and directed all to take
position behind it. Distributing the
gun&, we waited the coming of the adj
TanCe of cur enemies. Three men, pref
ty Hear together, catching sight of us,
drew rein and waited for their COM
raGtss. Others soon came up, and
cou@Fed seven men preparing to charge
us was about to give an order as to
the firing when | heard an exclamation
froDJ Ginger:
+ ~Fsress de Lawdw
forming, | saw a troop of cavalry
carrying the stars and stripes riding
lefSuely from the town. fired shot
to attract their attention. Suddenly
they seemed to take in the situation.
i te'ard the sharp word of command
ana saw them coming at a gallop.
CHANGING al the guerrillas, | saw them
vanishing in the distance.
saved | cried
zoe Dressed Lawd be tanEedr' shout
ed Ginger
"tGol darn it," said Buck. "ef I'd "a
had shot I'd "a plunked one of emp
Ply love" remarked Beaumont. star
ing at the approaching troopers, I'm
a nS5Soner"
There was puff of smoke among the
Tetrpafing guerrillas. the crack of a
earSsjpe, and Jack fell into Helen's
RrnsS
Never was the pleasure of hard earn
ed ssgccess more cruelty dashed at the
m0nEent of triumph. We had fought
these tends off for days, we had es-
capped from them to "A coveted protec-
tion. and now. at the last moment. they
had struck us severely. Jaqueline lay
on the grass. her head and shoulders
resting on Helen's arm, who stanched
the blood which flowed from a wound
in her side. bent over her with a
groau. Captain Beaumont for mo-
mepS seemed fired to chase the man
who had SHOT her, then joined those
about the wounded girl, muttering i'm
precautions 'on the guerrillas and in
eoherently begging US to save his little
1aQneline
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-01-15

We were a wild looking load to the
few people who passed us. Whenever
we saw a farm wagon coming or going
We would shout to its driver to get out
Of the way. They must have supposed
oar horse to be Il runaway, for eNerF
enc quickly turned aside. There are
pictures OF that ride which ! can see
today, so wildly were they stamped
on my memory An old nan with Lis
hands on the handle OF his pl0W 2a@Cd
through iron trimmed sppctacleS, wo-
man in a check gown and SUtb0u'el
stepped trimming plants in heI gar
den and stood with the shears in hcf
hand to cape at us as ii we were
party of witches who had lit an the
earth from the moon and We're makn2
ready to take to the Sky again. -
groes children, country lads, faced the
road as we passed and stood wonder
stricken till we were ont Of sight.
Coming to a rise in the ground where
We coull look to our rear for perhaps a
mile, we were terror stricken to see a
man shoot around bend in the road at
Sallop. In a moment another follow
ed, We could not see if there were
any more, for We passed over the sum-
nit Not far below a milestone told
us that it was one mile to Decherd.
zone mile to their two. Can we not
dol1, driver?" / asked quickly.
The only answer was another "Git
aop~ and renewed hammering on the
horses rump. The eyes of all were
strained to the rear, watching to see
just what chance there was from time
to time between life and death, while
j examined the carbines, which we had
taken care to bring with us, to discov-
er If they were in good condition. At
every rise we could see either one or
more men coming like the wind. They
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-01-15
NN TN HHH Sold and guaranteed by all drug
MO~kG~B%G gists to CURE Tobacco Habit.
Estate of Eliza p. Luce.

State of Vermont, District of Lamoille, ss.-In
Probate Court held in Hyde Park, within and
Tor said district, on the 1st day of January,
A. ID. 1902.
Duane O. Bruce, Administrator of the es-
tate of Eliza P. Luce. late of Stowe in said
District deceased, presents his administration
account fol examination aud allowance and
makes application for decree of distribution
and partl on of the estate of said deceased
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court, that
said account and said application be referred
10 a session thereof, to be held at the Probate
Office in said hyde Park, on the ed day OF
Jan, A d. 1902, for hearing anu decision
thereon And, it is further ordered, that notice
hereof be given to all persons interested, by pub
iicatiOn oft same three weeks succeSslvelY in
the News and Citizen, Newspaper published at
Morrisville and Hyde Park, previous TO said
incorporated for hearing, that they mag appear
ut said tire and place, and show cause, if any
they may have, why said account should not be
allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court-attest,
IL EDWIN C. WHITE Judge.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-01-15

AS religion becomes less formal and
more practical, as men grow in soul
stature, prejudices and other forms of
ignorance are left behind. The begin
ming of ideal relations among men is
made possible only when, back of the
external differences which rightfully
distinguish individualities from one an
other, we recognize respectfully and
reverently those qualities which make
every fellow man "a man for a that
and a that."-Rev. Charles Fleischer,
Hebrew, Boston
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-01-15
he FEARED NE had Lost

When WI Ting Fang, the famous Chin
ese Minister to Washington, irritable and
somewhat forgetful from a severe cold,
missed one day from the front of his cap the
immense diamond he always wears there,
he was dreadfully frightened. A friend
pointed out that the statesman had mad
vertently donned his turban wrong side
before, and that the diamond was safe in
the rear. Had Wa Ting Fang been wear
ing Benson's Porous Plaster on his chest
or back to cure his cold, he never would
have doubted its location. He would have
felt it doing its work, -warming and max
ing flexible the torpid muscles, extracting
the pain and soreness. promoting the free
circulation of the blood, stimulating the
skin and lungs to proper action, and SO
disso10ing and banishing the malady. Thus
we perceive, beloved friends, that
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-01-15

State of Vermont, District of Lamoille, ssh
Probate Court, held at Hyde Park, in said Dis.
trict, on the 7ih day of January, A. d. 1902.
Samantha Adams, executriX of the estate OF
Luther Adams, late of MorTist0wn, in SAID dis
trict deceased, presents her administration
account for examination and allowance, and
makes application for decree Of distrib9i-
Whereupon. if is ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referredt to SEES
sion thereof to be held at the Probate ofice in
said Hyde Park on the 25th day OF January,
on; And il is further ordered, that notice hereof
be given to all persons interested, by pub
,ication of the same three weeks suceesslYely III
HE NEWS AND CITIZEN, a newspaper publsheu
MI Morrisville and Hyde Park, previous to said
zine appointed for hearing, thai they may APP
pear at said time and place, and show cause
NOT be allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court. Attest
10 EDWIN G. WHITE, Judge
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-01-15
THE BIG DIAMOND ON HIS HAT

while a pretty thing 70 look upon was of
no practical use. But Benson's Plasters
are supremacy useful. They relieve and
cure govt, rheumatism, neuralgia, colds
on the chest, lame back, ETC., so quickly
and completely as to make you wonder how
it can be. Better n0aO,-well to-na01voao;
that's the way they work. Get the genu-
inc. All druggists, or we will prepay post
age on any number ordered in the United
States on receipt of Csc. each.
Seabury & johnson, Mfg Chemists, ny.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-01-15

whom they had run down and captur-
ed. a few hours ago would have
cried out with delight. Now they were
no more to me than if saw them in a
dream.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-01-15

cit was almost miracle. Burdock Blood
Bitters cured me of terrible break ing ont
all over my body. / am very grateful Miss
Julia Filbridge, West Cornwell, Conn.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-01-15

brought no glad
ness to the home.
Women who have
used DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescrip-
ton as a prenatal
preparation know
that it makes all
the difference be-
t W e e n h a p ply,
healthy m OF Il er-
hood, and a mother
hood of murmur-
ing and misery.
A nd they know
also, that happy,
healthy NJ 0 tn ers
have happy healthy
children. " Favor
lite Prescription y
S tren g he ms the
whole body for the
strain of mother
hood. It practic-
ally does away with
the pains of child
birth, give S tn e
M 0 ther abundant
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-01-15

Things You Can See Through.
'Now," said the teacher 1--WE come to
transparent subjects. Give us an in
stance, Miss Sophie"
"a pane of glass"
every good. Now another"
"A-a-keyhole, sir"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-01-15

Eight pounds of love and laughter, Of
smiles and sunshine orr Many a mother
can fill up the blank out of her experience
Of pnny. waiting children, whose coming
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-04
NEWS FROM THE COURTS.

Judge Gideon Welch>of Torrington held short calendar term of the Court of Common Pleas on Monday. The case of Isaac Bristol vs. Mortimer l.. Butcher, Marsh and McMahon for the plaintiff and Addis for the defendant. It is suit to decide whether manure is personal or real estate. Attorney Addis made d motion to be allowed to withdraw special defence and file a substitute. Motion granted.
 The case of Isaac H. Northrop vs. Frank Chase was next considered; Williams for the plaintiff and Addis for the defendant. This was a case of a foreclosure of a mortgage. The de- fendant made motion for the inn pounding of the note or for. an oppor- tunity by the defendant to examine the original note. On the agreement between counsel that the defendant s counsel should have an opportunity to examine the note and all papers there- to the court reserved action. Judge
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-04

hat shop, leaves, next week, for Los Angeles, Cal.
 Mrs F. J. Hosford and Mrs Corning of New Preston were in New Milford on Monday, dining at the New England house.
 On Easter Sunday not only were the stylish new Easter hats of the ladies seen in great numbers, but quite number of young men appeared in stylish silk hats. New Milford is fast becoming metropolitan.
 Mrs Emily Leonard has been several days in Bridgeport visiting friends. Last Monday she was the guest of Mrs NJ. F. Wheeler of 90 Deacon street. Rev w. T. Gilbert will preach at the Methodist church on Sunday morn- ing next and MT Henderson in the evening.
 NJ. w. Hill is still making weekly visits to Bridgeport for treatment for his eyes.
 J. H. Warehouse has moved from Bennitt street to the new house near the creamery, recently occupied by Harry Green.
 Frank Whitney has moved into the house on Bennitt street recently va cated by J. H. Warehouse.
 John w. Hoyt has bought one of the finest Savage rifles. He will soon be ready to give M. w. Hill and other rifle experts points in fine shooting. The boys hope soon to get him over to the rifle range.
 EJames Marsh came from the West, last week, with a load of horses for Ackley, Hatch X Marsh. There are some extra fine ones among them and farmers needing workers and drivers will do we'll to see them.
 Mrs M. w. Hill has improved in health, so that she has been able to attend church for the last two Sundays d privilege she had not previously en- joyed for two years.
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-04

Welch adjourned his court to meet at Winsted on April '.
 The Superior court will open on Fri. day with Judge Roraback on the bench to make assignments for future trials
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-04
MAY OPEN A QUARRY.

MAY OPEN A QUARRY.
 New York capitalists are talking of opening a quarry on the farm of Charles Hurd in Merryall, and build ing a railroad connection to South Kent. Should this be accomplished the Wilson mine would doubtless be connected.
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-04
SATURDAYS TOWN MEETING.

Saturdays town meeting to consider the question of opening the Chicken Hill school building brought out an audience of 300 taxpayers. Commis- sioner of Internal Revenue Frank Kinney was chosen chairman. Post master Jackson moved that the meet ing adjourn without date. On a yes and no vote being taken it was evident to the chair and others that it was carried. The question being doubted a rising vote was called for, when it was seen that those present in favor of knocking in the head the Chicken H i'll project was three to one at least. THE BEE, after a canvass of the situ- ation last week, was. confident, and prophesied, that this would be the re- suit of the meeting.
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-04
OUR AIM Is to Make This Store the IDEAL STORE.

The Ideal store is the store that belongs the is the that the feels ownership n the that the customer feels she directs by her suggestions and her 
 The Ideal has broad spacious aisles, in which the light is bright and clear that the qualities be easily examined In the ideal goods we'll kept and necessarily exposed to dust and dirt.
 The ideal that yhing is satisfactory the customer that goods bought the closest possible price and sold small profit The Ideal condition that goods bought in small quantities time, thus prevent ling accumulation of stale stock that new fresh goods make their appearance quickly on the counter.
 We trying conduct this accordance with your wish and that of your friends.
 Here have cheerful waiting room where you may resi- enjoy your leisure time and meet your friends.
 Our place is entertain you, make you feel home to make feel ownership impan in your mind the that only study merchandise but study your in every particular.
 Complete stocks of Carpets, Mattings, Oil Cloths Dry Goods and Millinery.
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-04

Miss Juliette Barker is at home from school duties in Hartford. H. L. Grant passed Sunday in town. The sills were placed in position, this week, for the new house George H. Lines is building on South Main street for the occupancy of Edgar F. Hawley. T. Soule & Go. are doing the work.
 Joseph Dorsey, the affable clerk at the New England house, passed a few days in Middletown, this week.
 Among the local Masons who attend ed the performance of Are you Ma son?" in Danbury, last night, were John W. Hoyt, Howard Kilborn, Frank Soule and Charles Pulver.
 A prominent citizen who is noted for his sharp and witty sayings was in the store of the c. H. Booth & Bentley Co.,sthe night of the concert. Turning to friend looking about on the store crowded with ladies and bright with
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-04
MRS SUSAN c. JONES.

The funeral of Mrs Susan c. Jones, aged 87 years, was attended on Friday from St Johns church, Rev J. F. Plumb officiating. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs Richard Disbrow, and a son, E. H. Jones, of Naugatuck.
 M. E. Pinney, the hustling Hartford dry goods drummer, who has many friends in town, paid his monthly call on his local customers, Monday.
 The body of George Jennings, who died in Bridgeport on March 25, was brought to New Milford on Saturday
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-04
DEATH OF A WAR VETERAN.

Albert Jennings, veteran of the Civil war, died on Friday last in Bridgewater, aged 83 years. He is survived by wife and two sons, Will liam and Frederick Jennings. The funeral took place on Monday after noon from St Johns church, Rev J. F. Plumb officiating.
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-04

THE wOMAN's CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS.
 The Woman's club held it's annual election of officers on Monday, meeting at the residence of Mrs George Lines. The officers elected were: President, Mrs Vincent Sterling; vice president, Mrs J. c. Barker; corresponding secre- tary. Miss Minnie Blinn; recording secretary, Mrs E. L. Robinson; treas urer, Miss s. J. Roberts. Miss E. L. Johnson presented an interesting pa per on the annual convention of women's clubs. The treasurer's report showed the club to be in a flourishing condition.
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-04
MRS SARAH J. BEACH

Died on Second Hill, on the 27th, Sarah J. Beach, wife of the late Luther Beach. Her age was 93 years and nine months. One daughter, Amanda, sur wives her. The funeral occurred on Saturday, Rev Dr George L. Taylor officiating.
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-04

FIREMAN YOUNG INJURED.
 While the engine was being backed into the round house on Friday even- ing, Fireman Edward Young slipped off the engine, breaking leg. He was taken to the Bridgeport hospital.
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-04

electric lights and flowers, he said: "Well, this is like Heaven," and then pointing to the Bank street door about which crowd of 100 men had gather ed, said: And those poor devils out side can't come in.''
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-04
Pianos.

Taken in exchange for new. that we must sell immediately to get hold of the cash which we need in our business. These instruments are of several different makes, including Mason & Hamlin, EStey etc.
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-04

for burial. Rev G. l.. Taylor, D. D., officiated at the service at the grave MT Jennings age was 38 years and six months, and he was son of Jay Jen- nings of Park Lane.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

when he reposes. In a word. he is a
merchant OF parts.
Bat, if he has a moncyOly Of the trade
Of his fellows. the Chinese merchant is
not averse to accepting the coin Of the
country from Caucasian palms. He is
not enterprising in this respect-enter-
prise and China have been contradictory
terms for many centuries. stiIl, IN his
dingy show window you will find dainty
articles OF chinaware appealing to the
American eye. tiny. fairy-hke cups with
covers like inverted saucers. meant to
keep the aroma OF strong tea a close
prisoner, and odd little saucers with
porcelain spoons. intended originally
for some strange sauce. but now far
more likely to find res ting place in the
china closet or on the what-not OF some
collector OF curiosities.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

haps it is so in other cities. but IN
Washington it Is different. There are
no longer any public dives. for tho ac-
tiylty OF the police has wiped out these
danger spots as soon as they became
known. OF course. many Cinnamon
smoke opium, but so long as they do
it in their own abodes they cannot be
molested. The last public "ioint" did
a precarious business at Jackson City
up to the time Of the fire that helped
wipe out that resort.
There is. Of course, one unfortunate
feature that seems always to be pres
ent under such circumstaBces-white
women married TO Chinese. often they
are mated with the lowest OF coolies
gamblers and general good-for moth
ing chaps. If so, theirs is a hard lot;
they feel the keen edge OF their degra-
datlon in a daily growing ostracism-
Nearly all Of such ones 90 to the pipe"
for refuge. And so the end soon comes.
Welded Dusly SpOuses.
II Washington several Chinese havs
welded dusky spouses. and have seem
ingly made happy choices. John is gen.
orally good husband and generous
provider. One family has been blessed
with a bevy Of little aImond-eyed young
sters- They dress in the full Chinese
costume. and are often seen on the
Avenue, where they are objects Of the
greatest interest. they speak English
and Chinese equally well. but shun oil
play1lates who are rot OF Chinese pa
reutage.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

MEDLEY strange Oriental scents the added
~ dash myseysuch Chinatown average
sider
And John Cnaman prefers that all who his feowcouny
shall outsiders he and his affairs
Secrecy of the clearly developed traits of the Celestial
grounds still suspicious this
suspicion has doubtless been depened by the curiosity eyneed him by
the "Seeng Chinatown" every
large American city And yet fact that few, though they
travel with the open Of police protection than the
fringe of the little patch of transplaned
Taking refuge in the poorer Of the home of the Chi
generally adjunct slums but Washington presents
exception this little colony the principal
Of the and the fumes Of the stick ascend to tickle the
noss of the strange, muudnous dees Of the Far East almost the
the Capitol It's limits extend from Second
FouraHdalf Street south of the Avenue, and within this
comprised all Celestial sooune finds nedf his webeng.
restaurants his baars: he does his shop
ping purchases his and his clothing, and the supplies for his laundry,
friends if he minded may
chance and his lottery cksd
slips loolig like the check gives his exchange for
bundle of collars And the Cnaman nvea gambler when he
gamble Harwong and Industrious living frugal he
w nevertheless tempt fortune hopes Of adding the savings that
him Of mark and wealth when he his native soil
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
III.

Here, too. II you are willing to pay
a good price, you may buy objects Of
leak wood. strangely carved and fitted
tcgthor. a verltable riot Of interviewer
dragons and other creatures fresh from
a neurological nightmare. They are
works OF nrt. though. that have more
than art to recommend them to the
purchaser. That thing is age. the touch
OF years that never fails 10 awaken rev.
erence in a Chinamun. Strange as It
may seem. this recommendation applies
even 10 clothes. Some OF the most ex-
Pensive articles Of wear that Chinatown
affords are the rich, heavy silks OF
former times, now some three and four
hundred years old. But they were made
10 last, and as they are only assumed
on certain occasions. many viii outlive
their present owners and pass down to
usefulness in a future generation.
DisapprOves Of Caucasians.
The restaurant IS, next to the store,
the great place Of assemblage. But here
the Caucasian has iutruded. and his
presence is looked upon with disap-
prOyal by the Oriental Fer this reason
some OF the so-called Chinese
restaurants" are intended for white pa
tronage only. and their dishes are con-
fined to chop suey and yakomein and
few others known to Americans. In
these places many OF the dainties that
Chinese admire are not 20 be had-and
for good causes. For instance, goose
eggs. that have been stored away in
clay for several years until they have
reached 4 high state Of decay. are not
likely to be in any great demand. An
educated Chineman recently, when dis
gust at the idea OF eating such a dish
was expressed, reminded his friend that
Americans we're known 10 be fond of
cheeses wher age and certain forms
Of maggot-lifo lend the proper flavor.
Has His Home Life, Too.
The restaurant Is the threshold OF
Chinatown. beyond which the casual in
vestlgator never passes-or is permitted
to pass. For. strange to say. John has
his home-life too. To be sure, many