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The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

Mr. and Mrs Reuben Hoyt of the
Glen were in Danbury on Saturday.
For a reliable pillow ;buy the Excel
sior iron beam pillow. In the new
harness line Taylor, Curtis & Co. ask
you to inspect their stock. They also
have two sets of secondhand harness.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

Miss Alberta Cole, daughter of Mrs
Cole, the instructor of the dancing
classes, who has been critically i'll with
typhoid fever, is now improving slowly.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

Miss Bertha Patchen Of Bridgewate
has visited Miss Emma Wilson.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24
Dog Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all persons owning
or harboring dogs, that they must have the
same registered on or before Friday of next
week, May /, 1893, or they will DO prosecuted
as the sta tute law directs.
LEVI G. MORRIS,
MINOTT AUGUR,
M. j. HOULIHAN, Town Clerk
Dated at Newtown, Conn.,. April 81. ll903
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ST ROSES.

ST ROSES.
Mass will be celebrated at St Rose s,
next Sunday, at II a. m.
At the Sacred Heart church, South.
bury, mass will be celebrated at a. M,
sharp.
Father Fox returned, Wednesday
night, from visit at Passaic, N. j.
While there he was the guest of Frank
Kilbride. He reports vegetation there
at least two weeks ahead Of Connccti-
cut.
The Women's club will meet at Trim
ity rectory at O'Clock on Wednesday
afternoon, April 20. Dante'S life and
All ladies interested are cordially in.
vited to join the club.
Miss Elizabeth Chambers OF Water.
bury is visiting Miss Bessie Beers.
Mrs L. G. Morris is in New York
City for fortnight's sojourn.
Mr. and Mrs William e. Duncomb OF
Redding and Mrs G. B. Beers Of Platts'
vile were guests, yesterday, Of Post.
master G. F. Duncombe.
Frank Bolles, representing G. J.
Hughes, the monument man, was at
the Lands End cemetery, yesterday,
doing lettering for his firm
Master Earl Peck is out doors, and
around again, after being confined tC
the house five weeks with illness.
Mr. and Mrs F. E. Gilbert spent Mon
day in Bridgeport:
Mrs J. B. Russell Of Bridgeport is
spending few days at her sons, G. S
Russell's.
Mrs Grove has taken boy from the
County home at Norwalk.
Mrs J. B. Baldwin and children OF
New Haven have visited Mrs Oscar
Schreck.
Miss Bertha Patchen Of Bridgewate1
has visited Miss Emma Wilson.
Theodore Taylor is helping G. H
| Gay in the painting department dur
ing the rush OF work.
Mrs Elizabeth Tomlinson expects tt
vacate the BeardSley residence in May
She has recently undergone a success
full operation in hospital.
Edward Taylor has been improvin,
his Office and bar by papering it il
handsome shape and introducing
handsome back bar, with large mirrors
John Dayton did the work of painting
and papering, showing himself to b.
an artist Of the first class.
|
Mr. Morehouse, representing Bissell
the Ragged Edge" cigar man, was a
Taylor's hotel on Saturday.
Mrs John r. Tomlinson Of Bridge
; port was the guest Of Mrs Edward Tay
lor, Tuesday, and later left for a visi
with her daughter, Mrs Alfred Briscoe
in Bethel.
Carpenter William Thicket is a
work on DR. Belts place.
: Druggist Belts will start his sod
! fountain about May l, and will then b
able to satisfy the wants OF all in tn
. line Of temperance and healtbful be'
, erageS.
: Alfred Briscoe OF Bethel has bougt
Charles Bradley's handsome pair {
.. colts, by Village Boy. They are fu
$ sisters, and very promising.
Michael White has received $l4 ;
|. !: his claims against the United Stat,
. Health & Accident Insurance compan
{ in which he has policy.
Mrs Thomas Cavanaugh has a ne
two-seated business wagon, bougf
+ through the popular local dealers, /
NJ. BriScoe & Son.
a John Leavey is out with runabou
bought Of A. NJ. Briscoe & Son.
}. William B. Sniffen, Sandy Hook
y highly esteemed and popular pcs
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

John Leavey is out with a runabout
bought Of A. NJ. BriscOe & Son.
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For Sale--Upright Piano

Beautiful rich toned Upright Piano; latest
improvements; must be sold; going abroad;
correspondence strictly confidential. Address
PianOforte, As Balmforth Ave-, Danbury, ct.
DOR SALE First Glass Mail Wagon, good
as new. Inquire of F. H. RuffleS, H2Wley-
vile, Conn.l
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

Mrs John AcGran Of Dayton street
is spending week with her daughter
in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

Theodore Taylor is helping G. H
Gay in the painting department. dur
ing the rush OF work.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

HOUSEKEEPERS recommend Silverall as
IL the best Silver Polish. Try IL. Reid &
Todd, 1854 Main street, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

w dry goods store. One having experience
preferred. w. G. Barton, New Milford, Conn.
DOR SALE-Jersey hefer two years old COM
ing in in June. Her mother lis registered
ever owned. This heifer is very promising.
good color and al! right. Price S35. 8. W.
Smith, AnSOnia, or Peter Jury, Monroe. Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

Alfred Briscoe OF Bethel has bought
Charles Bradley's handsome pair Of
colts, by Village Boy. They are full
sisters, and very promising.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

NOTICE. will be at the town clerks Office
~ every Saturday, from to 4 d Ia. until fur
Their notice, for the purpose of receiving taxes
r. A. CLARK. Collector.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

A NTIQUE FURNITURE bought and sold.
n &. b. Tucker, EastOn, Ct. p. o. Address
r. d. d Rethel. CT.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24
For Sale.

TO RENT--separately, or together. farm. 8
small fruits driven we'll. One mile from Shell
ton, Fairfield Co. Immediate possession.
Particulars, J. II. Beard, 476 Howe Ave-, Shell
ton, Fairfield Co.. Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24
HOWLAND'S

With Easter over and
dressmakers once more
able to "turn round"
comes the thought of
summer dresses, of the
thin silks and fancy cot
tons that'll be so grateful
under the blazing sun of
July, of the jaunty, COM
Portable shirtWaists, of
the comfortable walking
skirts. With that thought
let this one go hand in
hand:
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

Mr. Morehouse, representing Bissell
the Ragged Edge" cigar man, was at
TaylOr'S hotel on Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24


$1,000 0~eeN
q. Nichols, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

Mrs Cole will resume her dancing
classes on Saturday, the 25th, the chill
dren S class at 3 and the young peoples
class at 8.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

TO LET-One half of Frederick Sanford
i house, Sandy Hook district Short walk
from Railroad station. d. g. Peck, Admins
traitor.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

Edward Taylor has been improving
his office and bar by papering it in
handsome shape and introducing a
handsome back bar, with large mirrors.
John Dayton did the work of painting
and papering, showing himself to be
an artist OF the first class,
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

JI7ANTED-A girl or middle aged woman TO
w general housework. Mrs John 5. Peck
ROx 3d. HaWleyville, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

DR. Charles II. Peck of New York
passed Sunday with Capt and Mrs A.
w. Peck. A. w. Peck, Jr., of Greater
New York is also at home for vaca.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

Mrs John r. Tomlinson Of Bridge
port was the guest Of Mrs Edward Tay
lor, Tuesday, and later left for visit
with her daughter, Mrs Alfred Briscoe
in Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

IDANTED-A competent girl for general
w housework in family Of two; light work
and good pay. Call or address Arthur G.
Todd At office Of G. A. & A. G. Todd. Now
Milford Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

nor SALE-ThorOuRhb red Guernsey bull
years old. fine one, large and gentle.
Bliss Triumph extra early seed potatoes !
spring teoth harrow as good new. John II.
Chautems, Botsford fill. Route II, Sandy
Hook
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

IL the big white kind, that can win prizes
and lay eggs. That's what we keep them for"
scrfption to SOC poultry paper. A good one,
too. Address Highland Farm, Box s., Shelton,
Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

FOR SALE-The Frederick Sanford home
stead, minutes walk from Station at New
town, acres choice land and buildings; 10
room house in good repair. barn and other
buildings. Running spring water, fruit, etc.
D. 9. Peck. Adm.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

WHITE WYANDOTTE and Rose Comb
w Brown Lerhorn eggs for sale; 75c per sit
ting @. l.. Slade. Cornwall Bridge g.
noUSEKEEPER'S POSITION by refined la
ID dy Widower's home preferred Adver-
tiser Bethel, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

Druggist Belts will start his soda
fountain about May l, and will then be
able to satisfy the wants Of all in the
line Of temperance and healtbful bev-
erapeS
The Newtown bee., 1903-04-24

Mrs Elizabeth Tomlinson expects tC
vacate the BeardSley residence in May
She has recently undergone success
full operation in hospital.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02
: +.+.+Y+.+.$+.+.4%

Washington. Dee. 3l.-The secretary
OF agriculture has issued the annual
order establishing q quarantine against
a number of southern and western
states on account OF the southern or
Texas fever The quarantine against
Texas and Oklahoma is made month
earlier this year, taking effect January
lst, but it is not operative against the
other states until February lSt EX-
cept in this respect the provisions of
the order are identical with that in
previous years, The prescribed terri
tory follows:
"All below a line beginning at the
northwest corner of California, east
south and southwcsterly along the
boundary line of California to the
7yj,;hef steru corner Of .Ae sta sntth-
of Arizona to southwest corner Of
Arizona: thence along the southern
boundary lines OF Arizona and New
Mexico to the southeastern corner of
New Mexico; nOrtherly along the east
ern boundary of New Mexico to the
southern line Of Colorado; along the
southern boundary lines of Colorado
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02
VOLl1ME OF BUSINESS IN 1902
FAR THE GREATEST EVER KNOWN

fered them. suffered as never before
from congestion and complaint of in
terference with production and distri-
button of the products of the farm, the
mirc the shop and the loom was prac-
tically universal Industrial unrest
was naturally marked. as it always is
either in times Of prosperity or Of de
preston. ana serious DISCRIMINATION
of some of the country's basic indus
tries resulted for time In many
cases resort TO extremes was rendered
unnecessary by liberal recognition by
employers OF changes in the standard
of living. and it is safe to say that two
mon obtained higher wages or had
their working hours reduced without
resort to strikes for every one who
actually quit work.
Speculation il is true felt the checks
imposed upon il by conservatism, by
short crops in the preceding year, and
last, but not least, by high rates for
money. but despite the fact that stock
market quotations were only about
one-half those of 1901, bank clearings.
those usually reliable guides of bnsi-
ness. showed aggregates practically
equal to the hitherto unheard totals OF
1901. All this was accomplished with
minimum of friction, as reflected in
the form of Etsiness embarrassments.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02

New York Dec 2l.-Bradstreets re-
view of the business year. TO be issued
Saturday next. will have the follow
Ing:
To say that 1902 was the best year
this country has ever experienced,
while entirely truthful enough in the
main, does not suggest fully the enor-
nous strides which the United States
took in the year just closed. Practical
ly every branch Of ordinary trade and
manufacture shows an increase above
the best Of previous years, and yet this
immense enlargement of output was
not sufficient of Itself To satisfy the
growing. it might even be termed in
satiabIe, demand for all kinds of ma
teTials.
In many cases the usual foreign out
let for our products was. pertorce. neg
lected by American producers. who
confined their efforts to supplying in
ststent domestic demand while in 9TH
erS foreign production was called up
On to reinforce domestic output, with
he result that new currents and chan
nelS were created in our foreign trade
Our export trade therefore shrunk,
while our imports expanded to unpre-
cedented figures
The railroads of the country. in
their efforts to handle the business Of
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02
VICTOR ENGINEER
COMMITS SUICIDE

Denver. Dee. 3l.-h Republican spe-
cial from Victor last night says: Mo
mentary insanity. supposed to be the
result of a prOtracted spree. caused
John Bruce. a well known mining en-
gineer. to warn his wife and child to
leav" him this morning lest he murder
them. After they had fled for assist
ance he blew OF the right side of his
head with a shot from a Winchester
rifle
Bruce was known as the kindest of
husbands and fathers, but when unde.
the influence of liquor it is said he
would lose all control of himself and
for the time be as one insane. He had
been on a spree since Christmas. This
morning the effects of the liquor caused
him to become violent.
About o'clock, while his wife was
preparing breakfast Bruce left his bed
and secured his Winchester He sat
down with it across his knees, in the
presence OF the twelvc-year-old daugh-
ter and his wife. and addressing the
latter, said:
u am going to kill myself. and |
have a terrible desire to kill you"
He then pointed the gun at his wife.
She cried out, oh, don't kill me,
joint
The weapon was lowered and Bruce
replied: IF you don't want me 20 mur-
der you you had better leave the house,
quick"
Mrs. Bruce and her daughter ran out
and started for the Modoc mine for as
sistance. In the Office of that company
she found Manager Falkenhurg. and.
telling him that her husband was go
ing to kill her impiored his aid. Mr..
Falkenburg started for the house with
Mrs. Bruce, when they heard shot
and on entering found Bruce with the
whole right side of his skull blown of.
John Bruce, who was about fOrty-fye
years Of age, had been employed In the
district for the last eight years and
was chief engineer in charge Of the
Empire State property. He was quite
well-tC-do and lived in one of the best
residences in the city. situated near tho
ModOc mine. Nothing Is known of his
history before coming to this camp.
Coroner Doran took charge of the
body. The Elks' lodge, OF which Bruce
was a popular member, will have
charge Of the funeral.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02
ANNUAL CATTLE QUARANTINE
IS ORDERED FROM WASHINGTON

and Kansas to the southeastern corner
Of Kansas. thence southerly along the
western boundary line of Missouri to
the southwestern corner of Missouri,
thence easterly along the southern
boundary line OF Missouri to the west
ern boundary line OF Dunkln county;
thence suutherly TO the southwestern
corner Of Dunhlin county; easteriy
along the southern boundary line OF
Missouri to the Mississippi river:
thence rortherly along the Mississippi
river to the northern boundary line Of
Tennessee to the northwest corner OF
Lake county, thence eaSLcriy to the
northeast corner of Henry county:
thence north along the boundary of
Tennessee to the northwest corner of
Stewart county; thence eaSr along the
northern boundary OF Tennessee to the
sc.!,lime stti. Il = 90 ii,,!- -.. .4gs Z.
thence northeasterly along the wcster9
boundary line of Virginia to the nor,h-
elmOst point of Virginia; thence
southerly along the eastern boundary
line of Virginia to the northeast cor
ner of Virginia, where it joins the
southeastern corner Of Maryland a. the
Atlantic ocean
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02
SCIENTISTS MEET
IN WASHINGTON

Washington. Dec. 3l.-The various
sections OF the American Association
for the Advancement OF Science held
largely attended meetings this morn
ing al which papers OF technical
nature were read. Among the papers
read to-day were the following:
The Economic Law OF Competition
and Monopoly" by Allen B. Foote;
capitalization and Publicity" by
Martin A. Knapp of the Interstate
Commerce Commission; Tine Neces-
sity of Organization Among En-
ployes," by David NJ. Parry. president
of the National Association of Manu-
facturers; The Right of the Laborer
to His job" by Walter S. Logan, New
York, and Recent Aspects of the I'm
migration Problem" by Roland Faulk-
ner of the library OF congress.
Chairman Knapp of the interstate
commerce commission, in his paper en-
titled capitalization and Publicity
discussed the proposition that all cor
porations under congressional control
be required to make full disclosures Of
their genesis and operations. so that it
may be seen how the amount OF none:
originally paid in, or the value OF the
assets at any time owned, compares
with the par value Of all bonds and
stocks issued.
Mr.. Knapp said ne Ventured to doubt
the soundness of the argument that
publicity would prevent stock water
ing. He held it to be improved that
the excessive issue Of corporation Sc
curites was a source of such danger
as to excite public alarm. and said he
was yet to be convinced that enforced
publicity would not be a harmful eX-
ercise OF public authority.
At The afternoon session among the
papers read were the following:
Railway Bonuses in the United
States and Canada by Prof. Edward
LIE Rossignol. University Of Denver,
and Some Views of Recent Sociol-
ogy," by President James II. Baker,
University of Colorado.
In his paper on the Growth OF
Great Cities Mr.. Corthell of New
York made some estimates OF the
probable population OF the large cities
of the world in 1910 and in 1920. For
Greater New York he estimated that
in 1910 the population would be 1853
900, and in 1920, 6,19l ,250; for Phila-
delphia in 1910, l,691 400, and 1920
2.002 1872; for Greater Chicago in 1910,
2,o74 ,220, and in 1920, 3,475 2O9.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02
Rich Present for the Pope.

New York. Dec. 31.-Catholics In
every part of the world are preparing
to show their devotion and fidelity to
Pope Leo Mi. at the end of the cele-
bration of his silver jubilee, next
April, by presenting to him an =;zost
priceless jewel. This is q topaz
weighing nearly four pounds. the larg-
est in the world. 1t is now in the
hands of skilled workmen In Rome,
where it is being richly carved.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-02
Standard Oil Pension System.

New York, Dec. 31.-The Standard
Oil Company has announced a gen
eral pension plan for the benefit of its
employees. The plan is on the general
lines of those which have been an
nounced by various railroad compa-
MES.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-25
VALUE OF TESTIMONY.
II depends upon the Reputation Of the
Witness. ]. R. Noel makes
an interesting State
meDt.

] r. Nool. Justice Of the Peace, aud
retired business man, who IVES on
Nan Street. knows a. much a. the
,ext man about dep0sitions. testimony
afidavits aud such thiug-. lie knows
that the value 4 testimony depends
I'D the reputation Of the 7itDes-, ard
lie knows that his own standing would
rive great weight u The following
voluntary testimony When he dictated
aud signed IL.
"Ilad great kidney trouble for Z fur
or five Years, periodically after hard
work. for following cold or exposure ]
suffered from suieuess aud aching just
across the kidneys. Tie kidney se
err tons became irregular more notice
ably AT night. took seye al remedies
that came 10 my notice but got no bet
ter until DOau' Kidney III Is attracted
my attention. / wanted TO Try them
lust a. ! had tried everything else, and
went to II. G. Cruie's drug store and
got box. knew after dose or two
that they were doing me good, and !
continued the treatment. In a short
time my backacbe left me and the KID
ney secretiOns became natural. know
of Others who have used this remedy
with the same good results, and | have
recommended Doan's Kidney Pills tC
several of my friends You can refel
to me and | will convince any sufferer
that the Pills act just as represented. d,
For sale by all dealers. Price b
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N
Y. sole agents for the United States
Remember the name DOan's and
take no substitute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-25
THEY OBEYED GOLD JACK"
Sonewail JnckSon's Control Over Men
illustrated by an Ante-IieI-
luu Incident.

The power which was IN the personal
presence Of "Stonewall" Jackson and
his Influence over those with whom he
associated is well illustrated by an in
cident which happened early in 1861.
The convention which was to decide
the attitude Of Virginia in the coming
conflict was in session in Richmond.
AS is well known. both the union and
the secession parties were strong in
the state, and the delegates to the con-
venuon were correspondingly divided in
sentiment, says Youths Companion.
The students and professors Of the
Virginia military institute, situated in
Lexington, Va, were almost unanimous
ly in favor Of secession. At Washing
ton college. now Washington and Lee
university, in the same town, the union
sentiment prevailed.
one Sunday morning It was learned
hat the national flag which had foated
over Washington college had been pulled
down in the night, and was lying in the
mud The students suspected that the
students Of the Virginia military insti-
tute were responsible for the outrage,
but having no proof. contented them
selves with cleaning the flag and re-
placing It.
It was not long before a group OF stu
ients from the Virginia military insti-
tute stopped on their way by, and. in
The light Of open day, undertook TO haul
the flag down. This time the Wash
lngton boys were on the alert. and, fall
ing upon the depredators. handled them
somewhat roughly and beat them from
the grounds.
The report that a number Of Washing
ION men had beaten one cadet without
provocation threw the institute into an
uproar. and the whole corps Immediate
ly turned out to avenge their comrade.
Aiming themselves with whatever they
could lay their hands on, they formed in
battle array and proceeded toward
Washington college. Their adversaries,
although not 80 we'll drilled, armed
themselves in like manner, and awaited
the attack.
Jackson, then a major, was In church
but an excited whisper from frightened
citizen who had hurried in appraised
him Of what had happened. He calmly
rose and passed out, TO find his whole
corps coming up the street in much dis
order, but with battle in their faces
One glance at the scene, and his decision
was made.
As quietly as he had left the church
he placed himself at the head Of the
corps, and began TO give commands
looking to the better order Of the col
umn. The boys were reused to th'
highest pitch Of enthusiasm by the lead
ership OF "Old Jack" and were quite
ready to XIII every Washington boy who
opposed them. Promptly came th'
necessary commands for their forward
movement, and the citizens stood aghast
Little by little the cadets fell into per
feet order, and little by little their ODE
dience TO command became automatic
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-25
LAWN TENNIS.


One time the most Of Us. no doubt
Had open hearts for others,
We scorned the shield Distrusi he'd out
We met ali men as brothers.
with years cool wisdom ON MS slips
The armor once declined.
The laugh grows idle on our lips,
or purpose turks behind
Fearful TO lose our little place.
We dare not venture far
To welcome others OF our race.
Men of the seif-same star.
Eager 20 win beyond our ranks.
We tramp.e others down.
And pressing DER them murmur thanks
Our eyes upon the crown
And yet We bear no enmity;
"lts lfe' We sadly say,
We would be- genial open. free,
To an men as the day.
''This armor that doth make us safe,
This visor 20 the eye,
We feel their weight We feel them chaie
We fain would put them by
And when We come 20 our green field,
Far from the strife OF town.
Forthwith in gentleness We yield
And lay that armor down.
The touch OF fanneis TO our skin,
OF grass beneath our feet.
or sun al throat may help us win
Safe past the judgment seat.
Arthur stanwood Pier. in Atlantic
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-25

sympathy goes out ready enough 10
persons suffering the loss Of money
through no fault Of their own. 1t can
be offered but grudgingly. If at all. 10
those whose own folly and greed render
them easy victims Of the get-rich-quick
operators. so well and thoroughly, says
the New York World. have these swim
ding concerns been exposed that one
would say the demand for new victims
could no longer be met by any supply.
Yet the latest enterprise Of the sharp
ors seems to have found quite as many
aud as easy marks as the very first