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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24
WOULD BE. SHEER FOLLY.

Norfolk Virglnian- Pilot.
But to nominate Mr. Cleveland in the
lace or both the sentiment against a third
term and the personal dislike entertained
for him by mnnons of Democrats would
be sheer follow. Neither Mr.. Cleveland
nor his friends seem to have ever been
able to understand how strong this dis
like OF him is among Democrats. We be-
heVe we make a conservative statement
when we say that twice as many Demo.
Gratis would refuse to vote for Mr.. Cleve-
land, whatever the plltform, in 1904, as
refused to vote for Mr. Bryan in 1896. And
the votes to make up for this loss cannot
be had from Republican or Independent
ranks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

work is not a curse, but blessing-a
positive means of grace. One can hardly
begin toe early to impress upon children
lessons Of self-help by tasks appropriate
to their age and forces, and to beget in
them scorn OF idleness and of dependence
on others. To do this is to make them
happy through the self-respect that comes
with the realization of power, and thus
to approximate Tennysons goal of man:
"self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-con-
troll
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

Would it be any very great harm
for Col j. C. L. Harris to tell us wheth-
er his client who is a perfectly straight
man is white or black? If he can not tell
us what color he is, would it be within
the bounds Of common decency and hon
esty for him to tell us where he lives
We would like to know, whether he lives
in Jonesboro, Sanford or Raleigh. If the
people only knew what color the client
is and where he resides they might be
able to catch the burglar.
But, if it would be a sin for Mr.. Harris
to tell us who the client is that has white
wings and is on his way to heaven, and
don't want his friends and loved ones to
know it, might he tell us whether his
clients friend who got into trouble and
had to leave the State, got into trouble
about the bonds, or did he have some
other trouble besides the bonds?
May we get license to practice law ard
have straight" clients who have friends,
who get into trouble and are compelled
to leave the State?-Rhamkatte Rooster.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24
Among the Railroads.

The following is taken from the Rich
mond News-Leader: Members of the
firm OF John L. Williams and Sons. OF
this city, said to be the largest owners
OF Seaboard Air Line Railway stocks and
partners OF President John Shelton Will
hams, OF the Seaboard, positively deny
the story, printed this morning, that Mr.
Williams Is to retire from the presidency,
and that MIR. Yoakum, of the Rock Island,
viii name his successor. The denial, it
is understood, Is confirmed by direct
message from President Williams, in New
York, who says the idea of change in
the presidency is not in contemplation
There may be some changes in minor of
fees. As was announced some time ago.
and again recently, the Rock Island peo-
pie have acquired large interests in the
Seaboard and a close alliance for mutual
advantage has been arranged between the
two systems, but there is nothing in the
trnsaction likely to cause the retirement
OF the president, no reason to believe
that he has any purpose of retiring and
every reason to believe that he has no
such purpose"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24
A MORNING TONIC.
(Thorean.)

Think of the Importance of friendship
in the education of men. 1t will make a
man honest; it will make him hero; it
will make him saint. 1t is the state OF
the just dealing with the just, the mag
unanimous with the magnanimous, the SIN
cere with the sincere, man with man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24
Discomfort WITH WORK.
editorial in the October Century.

That there is much discomfort with
work among the so-called middle classes
in America is due in large part to the
pampering of children, to the supplying
of their natural and artificial wants, and
to the sentimental idea that their day Of
toll will come soon enough In general,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

Rev j. Douglass Jackson is the new
colored preacher sent to minister to the
negroes of the A. NJ. E. Zion church at
WATERFOWL. New York. He wishes to
enter upon his duties with his flock, but
nobody will rent him a house in re-
spectacle part OF town and he cannot
find place to lodge. This is not in
the black belt but in Northern New York
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

The annual dividends received by John
D. Rockefeller on his Standard Oil stock
are thirty-six million dollars. Unless he
gives his money away faster, he is sure to
die disgraced if the Carnegie test rules.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

John w Cotton, conductor of the At
lantic Coast Line, has been promoted to
the position OF conductor in charge of the
new passenger train put on the main line
between Richmond, Va, and Smithfield
He made his first trip Sunday and will
have headquarters either in Richmond or
Petersburg, Va, the last named city be-
ing Mrs. Cottons old home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

The new railroad being built from Nc
Bee to Monroe has reached Jefferson, and
the company is having cross ties placed on
the right of way this side of Jefferson.
when this road gets to running through
and puts the farmers of Chesterfield in
reach of the great markets., said gen
tleman the other day, Chesterfield coun-
ty is going to be an eastern North Caro-
lima. They can grow any kind of truck
down there Monroe Journal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

The Charlotte News tells of brave
little boy near Danville who saved the
Southern's fast mail train. The little
boy saw broken rail on the track, heard
the approach of the train, and with rare
presence of mind waved it down, saving
the passengers and the train. Noble lit
tie mani
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

One of the first Superior court judges
in North Carolina, in a private letter.
: says: Il desire to thank you for your
reply to the Charlotte Observer fer its re-
mark about the negro not getting JUS
tice in the COURTS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

Hon. Isador Raynor announces himself
as a candidate for the Senate from Mary
land. Heretofore there has been no cam
didate except Governor Smith, and Mr..
Rayner's announcement is surprise. He
is one of the ablest lawyers in Maryland
and would win renown in the highest
legislative body in the world.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

That Mitchell! county man who has six
wives ought to be deported with all his
wives to Utah. North Carolina is not a
good climate for polygamy or Mormonism
in any form.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

In an interview in Chicago this week.
Mr.. Wanamaker said: Many an honest
man fails in business because he is a
poor advertiser" And the great Philadel-
phia merchant never said a truer thing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

The taxes of the Atlantic Coast Line
in Georgia have been nearly doubled. The
Southern and the Seaboard got OFF better
and pay on an absurdly low assessment
OF their franchises.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

When IN dorbt order Blue Ribbon
lemon or vanilla extra9ts. lhat soiVef
the extract problem.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

Here is Mr.. Wanamaker's latest epi-
gram: Sorrows are great swimmers,
boys; you cannot drown them in drink
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

Mr. Alfred Cheney, Jr., resident engin-
eer for the Pamlico, Oriental and West
ern Railroad was busily engaged yester-
day making soundings in the Ncuse river
preparatory to placing a trestle across
the river. The bridge viii be located at
Dunn's field, above Broddus & Ives cotton
oil mill. Mr.. Cheney is also making sur
yey for the road from the bride terminus
to the place where the connection with
the A. and N. C. road win be made.-New
ern Journal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

The Supreme Court has affirmed the
ruling of the South Carolina court which
reversed the decision OF two lower courts
III the case of Fulmer VS.. The Southern
Railway. The plaintiff declined to pay
the excess rate demanded by the con-
dIctor on cash fare and was put off,
He sued for damages, of course, and the
lower courts went against him. The Su-
preme court holds that the railroad is
liable for damages in the case cited on
the ground that it has no legal right to
charge any excess above the regular fare
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-24

TaT7c OF tFae company California Fig Syrup Co..
on tine front OF every package OF the c.ersl,ir1ee.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-13
NEW MILFORD.
FARMERS MEETING.

FARMERS MEETING.
 Editor BEE: I presume you know that there is to be meeting of those interested in the tobacco industry, next Monday, March 16, at New Mil ford at p. m., for the purpose, l be- lieve, of organizing a company for mu- tual protection. I have been asked to hold a meeting about this time for confe renee and discussion by the far mers in this section relative to the dairy business and any other matters which may be brought before them concerning which the farmers are par ticularly interested. I have thought it would be we'll to arrange for meet ing at II a. m., March 16, at New Mill ford, for general discussion of topics presented and then the farmers would be all ready for the afternoon meeting at l o'clock. It is to be hoped that the farmers will be willing to spend a day and meet together and exchange ideas relative to what may be done in the management of their business, to benefit them and their families the coming season. Now let us have a general turnout.-[E E. G. Seeley.
 The best apples in town 15c per peck. Lenox soap eight cakes, 25c. Light fancy molasses. 35c per gallon. No. ? a little dark, BOG per gallon. Baked beans 5c per can. California pop rice 1Oc package; it's fine. Call and get sample package. Nice on- ions 4c per quart. A nice web halter with hitch rope, only Pc. Large sponges for washing wagons.-[C. I. Leach, the grocer.
 Unclaimed letters remain in the postotfice addressed to George Barton, Oscar Bartram, Virginia Contaretti, Mrs Emily Ferris, Patrick Hawley, Kazimere Petrowska, Andrej Pieried- mia, Jan Prsybyto Mrs M. c. c. Pot ter ?, Karl Sverisson ?, B. A. Welden, Frank Zahrzeski.-[George H. Jack son, postmaster.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-13

spent a few. days with her brother, at her old home in New Milford.
 Judging by the amount of rain that has fallen, Mother Earth's face must be pretty clean.
 In the columns of THE BEE we wish to thank our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our dear little Eva MT and Mrs Robert McBath.
 Owing to the storm, Sunday, the att tendance at church was small. No doubt the Lord will excuse us from go- ing out and getting our best clothes and harnesses wet, and carriage cov- cred with mud; also from running the risk of getting hard cold-for most likely we should take cold more easily that day than any other.
 Miss Eunice Platt is visiting a friend in New York.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-13
ROXBURr.
THE CENTRE AND VICINITY.

THE CENTRE AND VICINITY.
 The second performance of Man, the Mascot" was given at the Town hall on Tuesday evening, to small house, the travelling being bad. The players had all improved wonderfully in their parts and much of the acting reached very high standard of anna teur work. The Wing has received several propositions from out-of-town parties.
 The Congregational church held no service on Sunday morning. Rev Hen ry Upson, who had arranged to ex- change with the pastor, being unable to get down from New Preston. Edward Seeley has spent several days of the past week in bed with sciatic rheumatism.
 Frank Dickinson has a MT Watson at work on his place who is violinist of no mean order. His playing, heard at two recent performances of "Nan, the Mascott," is one of the most pleas ant things the town has listened to for some time back
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-13
A REASONABLE HINT.

This is the season of the year when
 our farmer friends are making prepar- ations and planning to take advantage of all opportunities offered them to se- cure the necessary supplies for the Springs requirements. One of the most essential is good fertilizer, and the selections of this important article should be we'll and carefully consider ed. In this issue appears the adver- tisement of the well-known Sanderson Fertilizer & Chemical Go. of New Ha- ven. This concern earned splendid
 reputation throughout New England years ago and has maintained the high standard esta blished by being con- stantly on the alert and installing im-
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-13
GREENFIELD HILL.
MARY E. WHITAKER.

The death of Mary E., wife of Royal S. Whitaker, which occurred at her home in Greenfield on Tuesday, March 3, removes from the neighborhood one of its most highly respected residents, and from the Congregational church one of it's most loyal and consistent members. Her illness was of short du- "a tion, as she was confined to her bed only about week. Death was due to inflammation resulting from intestinal trouble. Deceased was devoted wife and mother, and to her aged husband and six children she has left memory indeed blessed. Her exemplary Chris tian character was reflected in her daily work. Her influence for good was felt not only in the home circle but among her friends and neighbors, all of whom feel keenly their sudden be- reavement. The funeral took place on Friday, March 6, from her late home. Rev Dr Cane officated, and the inter- ment was in Oaklawn cemetery. A number of beautiful floral tributes mutely attested the love and respect of friends and neighbors, which words could not express
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-13
William Fisher of Grassy Plain stree

William Fisher of Grassy Plain street, Saturday.
 !, Miss Emma Mead of Wooster street Bas been the guest of Miss Idella Campbell of Norwalk.
 The Misses Elizabeth and Nora Mo- Donald, teachers in the public schools in Greenwich, spent Saturday and Sunday at their home in this place.
 George A. Shepard & Sons company have received two carloads of coal. P. Dolan is carting the same.
 Miss Anna V. Dolan of Wooster street is confined to her home with ill- ness.
 A large number of people are at- tending the mission which is being held at St Peters church, Danbury.
 St Mary's church is being repaired.
 P. Dolan, who has been confined to his bed with illness, is able to be about again.
 H. B. Sturges of Weston is visiting friends in Danbury and Bethel. While here he is the guest of F. B. Sturges.
 Mrs Anna Sturges of Plumtrees dis trict had the misfortune to lose an ex- tra fine new milch COW, last week.
 Higson & Go. started work Wednes- day after being shut down a number of days while the addition was being joined to the other shop. The addition is fast nearing completion.
 Misses Jessie and Mabel Taylor of Newtown have been guests, this week, of MT and Mrs A. B. Lockwood.
 There is to be an auction at the Methodist parsonage, Saturday after noon at 1.3O, when large quantity of household furniture is to be sold.
 Chauncey Donalds is quite busy at his factory. He has large contract for shingles for John Todd of Bedding. If you want any shingles bring your logs and MT Donalds will soon convert them into singles. He also saws wood for $1 per cord.
 Beginning next Tuesday, March IT, there will be a tournament at the pool rooms of John s. Hine. The prizes are gold ring, silk umbrella and a fine pool cue.
 All of the children of MT and Mrs Samuel A. Bassett are suffering with humps.
 Mrs s. J. Platt is quite ill with the grip at her home on Beaversstreet. Dr Hart is attending her.
 The meat wagon belonging to Thomas Brauneis is just out of the paint shop of A. w. Richmond. It presents fine appearance. Miss Minnie Hinman of Chestnut street is suffering from an attack of the grip.
 The Bethel members of the Alpha Glee club went to Meriden, last Mon- day evening, to attend the opera "Martha, given by 800 of the High school children. under the director ship of E. Frank Goodale. Prof Good ale is director of the Alpha Glee club.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-13
LYONS PLAINS.
FUNERAL OF HIRAM SCOFIELD.

FUNERAL OF HIRAM SCOFIELD.
 The funeral of the late Hiram Sco- field was held from his late residence, Thursday afternoon of last week and was largely attended, as the deceased had large number of friends. A great many from the Norfield Congregation al church, of which he had been life long member, were present. All join ed in mourning the loss of so good a man. He will be greatly missed both here and church. His death leaves his sister alone. Mrs John Willia ms is staying with her for the present until she can settle upon some future plan. Rev MT BackuS of WeStpOrt. conduct ed the funeral services and the pail bearers were David Parsons, Frank Hawley, John Williams and Frank Lyons.
 Mrs c. c. Salmon has been quite ill with the grip for the past two weeks, but is now convalescent. Mrs Frank
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-13
THE BULLS HEAD AUCTION co.

The name of Bull 's:.H Head being very appropriate to place of. meeting of farmers, New York has it's Bulls Head; all large Western cities also. D. J. Walters, who is the auctioneer and manager, will be pleased to have you communicate to him what you have for sale, whether it be COW, a horse, wagon, carriage, or anything, a customer can be found, or it will be bought on the spot. If you have a farm to sell, send full description, price, how much cash down, etc. This is going to be just the place to leave your property for sale. There are quite a number of calls for farms just now: Do not forget that they handle all kinds of merchandise and have weekly auctions of household furniture at their mart, 1645 Main street, Bulls Head, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-13
sOUTHBURr.
THE STREET AND VICINITY.

THE STREET AND VICINITY. John Worden is to move his family to South Britain to the Lucas place, and MT Colepaugh is to occupy the place vacated by him.
 Charles Roswell, ST., is quite out of health.
 John Carter has gone to visit his parents in Hannibal, NewlYork State. Miss Ottie Amber has been on the sick list.
 It is reported that Erwin Tuttle's farm is sold to parties in New Haven. Miss Ann Stiles spent several weeks in New Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-13
SCHOOL EXERCISES.

 Saturday afternoon, March !, the junior class entertained their friends at the Sunday school room. The following program was given: Singing by the juniors. Prayer, Rev E. M. Pickop. Recitation, Morgan Pickop. Reading, George Mcclellan. Recitation, Vera Cranston. Recitation, three boys and three girls. Essay, Louise Thorp. Remarks, Mrs B. M. Pickop. Singing, by the juniors. Miss Ruth Reed spent Sunday in Bridgeport.
 Miss Jessie Cook is expected home soon.
 Miss Estella Hall has recently visit- ed in EastOn.
 Miss Lizzie Curtis has recovered from her recent illness.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-13
Dress Goods.
Splendid and Unmatchable Values in New Spring
 Dress Goods.

4O.inch Nuns Veilings in all colors, soc yard.
 4O-inch Albatross, in all colors, soc yard.
 New line of Fancy Batiste Waist ings, P inches wide, soc yard. All col ors.
 New line of Crepe, Cloth, 45 inches wide, 75c yard. 40-inch Brilliantines, all colors, soc yard. 40-inch cream color Brilliantines, soc yard.
 Black Brilliantines, stripe and polka dot, 59c yard.
 New Scotch Flannels,27 inches wide, suitable for waists, 374c yard.
 Left aisle, center.)
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-13
HUNTINGTON.

John D. Flanders was a recent guest at Bonnybrook.
 Mrs Aulba Crandall has gone to Massachusetts to visit her daughter, Miss Verna Crandall. During her ab- sence Mrs Emily Camp is caring for her home.
 The friends of Mrs Bartlett will be glad to know that she is enjoying good health.
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-13
WOmen'S Sateen
 Skirts.
New Spring Styles.

New Spring Styles. Black Mercerized Sateen Skirts fine quality, narrow ruffles, $1 each. Black Mercerised Sateen Skirts, three narrow plaited ruffles, S1 each. Black Mercerized Sateen Skirts, with wide plating and narrow ruffle, $1.5O each.
 Black Mercerized Sateen Skirts, with fancy trimmed fleunce, $1.95 each. Black Mercerized Sateen Skirts, with two graduating flounces and narrow hemstitched ruf1les, $25O each. Good assortment skirts of Italian Cloth, MoAair, Silk Moreen, Silk founced, Sateen and Moreen, at reas- enable prices.
 Left aisle
The Newtown bee., 1903-03-13

Gorham has been with her the past week.
 Mrs T. w. Treadwell and Mrs Eliza beth Brady went to Westport on Sun day to attend the funeral of an aged friend, Mrs Smith.
 Master Frank Treadwell, while chop ping wood, last Friday, cut severe gash in one of his legs which took several stitches to close the wound.