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The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18
LITCHFIELD COUNTY.
WASHINGTON.

A SILVER AND WOODEN WEDDING.
Mr. and Mrs Charles HOLSTER cele-
brated their silver wedding and Mr.
and Mrs William |. Fem, their wood
en- wedding on Saturday afternoon and
evening, December y, at HOlliecrOft,
the residence Of Charles HOLSTER.
Charles HOLSTER was married to Miss
Lora N ettleton on December II, 1873,
by the Rev M. Thrall. The marriage
ceremony took place as announced at
7.3O. Being exactly on time some of
the guests arrived after it was over.
They went to keeping house in the
Franklin HOLSTER homestead, where
their son, Burr Allen, was born in 1880.
They moved to their present pretty
and attractive residence, Holliecroft,
in 1884.
Wilbur Fem and Miss, Alice Hill
were married December II, 1898, at
the BRIDES home in New Britain.
They went to housekeeping in the
pleasant home where they now reside,
dence. Two beautiful children have
come to them, Hollie, aged three years
and Percy, aged 16 months.
During the afternoon celebration,
63 friends called to congratulate both
couples, and in the evening many
added their names to the guest book
register. On table in the sitting
room were displayed pretty presents
in silver and wood. A very elaborate
present was a large loaf of frosted
cake made and presented by Mrs Ores
ties Hickox and Mrs Howard Farrand.
1t was handsomely ornamented with
SmilaX and silver stars and border and
was unique with tiny wooden spinning
wheel and carver and beautiful silver
basket resting on it. Flowers were
sent by Miss TouSey, guest at DR.
Browns, also Miss Florence McDer-
mott of New Haven. Mrs HOLSTERS
handsome gown, with white satin and
lace yoke, was her sons gift for the
occasion, and Mrs Fem also looked
charming in brown gown with velvet
and lace trimmings. Burr Hollister,
d graduate of Harvard and who is now
in business in Boston, delightfully."- sur
prised his parents by his appearance
on that afternoon, as they had no
knowledge of his coming. Refresh
ments were served during the after
noon and evening and were in charge
Of. Mrs Ellsworth Fem, assisted by
Miss Helen Seeley ana Miss Julia Net
Teton.
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G. F. Baker s CO.

Stock is all fresh and new
Is the Hawleyville Furniture Mans.
Brass beds, iron beds, wood beds an
couch beds,
In fact, ali the kinds of beds you can
wish for.
Mattresses, springs and everything
complete,
At the HaWleyville Furniture Mans
Sends goods by team Or rail
Does the HaWleyville Furniture Man.
To any address given by wire, mail or
tongue,
And hustles them through fastest can
be done,
Providing the weather does not pre-
vent
The Hawleyville Furniture Man.
When you get married
See the IIawleyville Furniture Man.
Fitting up viii be easy with a large
stock to see.
Plenty Of goods at any price you can
name.
Deliver On run next morning,
VIII the Hawleyville Furniture Man.
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The extreme cold weatht

The extreme cold weather continues
and The little ponds are being frozen
over the second time, SO that the
farmers can complete the filling Of
their ice houses. 1t will be used to
cool milk and make ice cream next
summer.
William Carhetf of New York has
moved into s. Fl. Clark's tenement
house. He is pursuing his avocation
of getting out hoop poles. He has Joe
Cheney, Jr., for helper. They are
to be shipped to New York.
Leslie Randall has drawn the tele-
phone poles for the line running from
the main line near the old Judd place,
up the road past the Couch place to
Charles h. GibsOn's.
Miss Marietta Gibson is still in a
feeble condition.
Nelson Richmond was in town over
Sunday.
Fred Schmiedel, the veteran pig
sticker, on Wednesday dressed off two
spring pigs each for Robert Seabury,
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18
THE EGG MARK EFT.

Fridays Waterbury American said
that eggs were so cents dozen there,
and Hill & Clark, who carry what
few eggs the hundreds of hens in this
region condescend to drop on rising
market, instruct our merchants to pay
50 cents a dozen. The market men
and retailers in Waterbury must re-
ceive something more than good
health by their transactions. Hens
are funny birds and as soon as the
markets lower they will shell out eggs
to beat the band.
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18
LUTHER G. SCOTS GOOD FORTUNE

Luther G. Scout, who lived couple
of years in this town, and afterward
was foreman for Mr. Bateman at Gren-
loch, N. j., saw an adv. in the Ameri-
can Machlnist, by O.. H. Longwell,
president Of the Highland Park Col
lege of Engineering, Des Moines, Ia,
for superintendent of that depart
ment. He answered it and soon re-
ceived line from President Longwell
saying that out of some 200 answers,
he had selected him for correSpOn-
dence; with the result of an engage
between them for a term of three
years, Mr. Scott beginning with the
college term last September. He
writes that he is well pleased with his
place and with the western people.
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18
BRIDGEWATER.
CONGREGATION CHURCH ITEMS.

The children of the Congregational
Sunday school will give Christmas
cantata entitled "JOhnnie Doubter,'
in the Grange hall on Christmas eve,
December "a, beginning promptly at
73O o'clock. All those attending the
one given by the school, last year, will
many wished it repeated, and those
who didn't 20 when they heard about it
wished they had seen it. The one this
year will be as good if not better, and
all are cordially invited to attend.
Remember the hour.
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y glass or two of water taken half
an hour before breakfast will usually
keep the bowels regular. Harsh ca
thartics should be avoided. When a
purgative is needed, take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They are mild and gentle in their ac-
tion. For sale by E. H. Beers,
& Co., Newtown; Taylor, Curtis &
Co., Sandy Hook; W. N. Hurd, Long
Hill; The E. G. Platt Co., Hawley-
vile; A. B. Brakeman, BotSford.
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18

Bridgewater Grange is to elect Off
GERS at the next regular meeting, De
cember %. A full attendance is de-
sired.--[H. w. Treat, secretary.
Miss Mabelle F. Sanford gave a
whist party to the members OF the
honor of Miss Bessie Smith, who was
formerly member of the club.
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GREAT SLAUGHTER OF RABBITS.

The season for killing other kinds Of
game has ceased, but the unfortunate
rabbit may be slain till the next year.
They have no safe place OF refuge.
in woodchuck'S hole, a stone wall cor
brush heap. Sixteen to Is are report
cd as having been killed in day.
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18

Ten Thousand Churches in the
United States have used the Longman
& Martinez pure paints. Every church
will be given liberal quantity when
ever they paint. Don't pay $3.50 a
gallon for linseed oil worth Soc which
you do when you buy thin paint in a
can with paint label on it. Eight
and six make IA, therefore when you
want IA gallons of paint, buy only
eight gallons of L & M and mix six gal
o,,s Of pure linseed oil with it. You
need only four gallons of L. & M. paint
with to paint a good sized house.
Houses painted with their paints
never grow shabby even after Is years.
These celebrated paints are sold by
Watts & Cogswell, Washington Depot;
Taylor, Curtis. & Co., Sandy Hook,
G. M. Beach, New Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18

The Academy private school closes
on Tuesday for a vacation of two
weeks
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18

M. Woicehowski is having new
barn built this winter, 2Ox36 feet, with
foot posts. Frank Beeman is doing
the work.
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18

Postmaster G. f. Duncombe has pur-
chased plump and handsome porker
weighing about 250 pounds, for his
larder, of Ex-senator M. j. Houlihan.
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18

DOR SALE-A new upright piano but little
+ used at a very low price; also IA square pi-
anO in fine condition; owner must sell on nc
count of death in family; no reasonable offer
refused. Address, BEE Office, Newtown, Conn
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18
Curtis Glover returns on Friday fro
the Cheshire Academy for the holiday

Curtis Glover returns on Friday from
the Cheshire Academy for the holidays.
To improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion, try few
doses of Chamber]ain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. J. H. Seitz, of De-
troit, Mich, says: "They restored my
appetite when impaired, relieved me
of bloated feeling and caused a pleas
ant and satisfactory movement of the
bowels" There are people in this
community who need just such medi-
cine. For sale by r. H. Beers g.,
Co., Newtown: Taylor, Curtis & Co.
Sandy Hook; W. N.Hurd, Long Hill;
The &c. Platt Co., Hawleyville; A.
r. Brakeman, Botsford. Every box
warranted
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18
HOLIDAY OFFERINGS

ows of dark uess flee from the presence OF GU
banquet lamps. The most exquisitely fur
nished room will be made beautiful by Thu
presence of one of these gloom dispellers.
Various designs 81 to $40.
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18
Pictures and Frames. Tn Tn.

OF the: worlds best artists is represented in
our assortment. No one who has eyes to see
works of art. Pictures large and small. land
scapes. animals and portraits. u hundred and
one different subjects. Our display is a verit
place in any home. Give some friend of yours
one OF these gems of art and your kindness
and good taste will be ever remembered Our
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18

cat Christmas. play and make good
cheer,
For Christmas comes but once year.
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18
House Furnishings no h an a,
Of All Kinds. tic e i,

useful Or ornamental that cannot supply
and at low prices. Bedroom furnishings. iron
and brass beds. sideboards, screens. easels. and
cabinet frames are lines on which we have an
especially. good assortment. Many of these
enJs to your family and friends. Usefulness
and beauty are rarely combined in Christmas
gifts. but we can show you scores of articles
that ill this description and will be joyfully
welcomed.
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18
Mirrors.

VAL Os D you. Our fine mirrors are
truth telers. They reflect a perfect likeness
OF whatever sconfrOnts them. We have mir
rors large and mirrors small in various mount
ings. The prices are uniformly low.
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18
Albums and Vases. W. We NH have ave,

works of art, regardless Of price. Then
have photograph albums and an immense
number of pretty things for ornament and
use Our store was never so full OF Christmas
goods as it is to-day.
The Newtown bee., 1903-12-18

For the Toilet S SsGpsv and nad ic9 assf of
Table. s g5fts; The of pre- arv
one will score a point in your favor where
good taste is appreciated. Hair brushes, tooth
brushes military brushes. plain polished wood
and silver molfntings; collar and cuff SETS
substantial and pleasing. and every imagin-
able article for use and ornament the
house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
MRS. JOHNSTON BURIED.
Remains Rest Beside Husband and
Sons in Baltimore Cemetery.

The Baltimore Sun of today says:
The funeral of Mrs. Harriet Lane John
ston who was the niece of President James
Buchanan and mistress of the White House
Just before the civil war. took place yester-
day morning at 10 o'clock from the home
of her brother-in-law. Mr.. Josiah Lee John
ston. lib West Franklin street.
Mrs. Johnston died at Narragansett Pier
on Friday last and her remains were
brought to Baltimore on Sunday in order
that they might rest in Greenmount ceme-
terry with those of her husband and two
sens. 1t had been arranged to have the
services as private as possible, and not a
great many of the friends of the late Mr.
Johnston were present. A number of her
relatives however. were in attendance.
The services were held in the double par
lors of the residence. the casket, half hid
den by flowers. resting in the front room.
The service was conducted by Bishop Henry
Y Satterlee of the Protestant Episcopal
diocese of Washington, who was a close
friend of Mrs. Johnston. He was assisted
by another close friend-Rev. William L.
Devries. also of Washington. A quartet
from the st. Cecilia Guild sang the Psalm
set apart for the Office of the burial Of the
OF the lesson. Lead. Kindly Light" At
the end Of the services. while the casket
was being borne out. the 'Nunc Dimittis
was rendered.
The honorary pallbearers were: Gen.
Lawrason Riggs Messrs. w. G. Bowdoin,
D. X. Este Fisher. John Ridgely of Hamp-
den. William M. Manly. Robert Lehr, Mar
shall Winchester. McCauley Birkhead and
Anthony Kennedy.
The active pallbearers were employees of
Messrs. Henry w. Jenkins & Sons. who had
charge of the arrangements.
The interment was in Greenmount cerne-
terry. At the grave Bishop Satterlee read
the final prayers and the quartet sang the
hymns 20 Paradise. o Paradise" and
Rest"
Among those who attended the services
at the house were Rev. DR.. ]. s. B. Hodges,
Rev. Robert H. Paine. DR.. Charles c. Ship
pen. DR.. Thomas H. Buckler. Messrs. John
McKim. Henry c. Howard. Robert A. Tay-
lor. William NJ. Pegram. Henry c. Wag-
nef. Walter Dec. Poultney William P
Riggs and James Howard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
WILL EMPLOY CONVICTS.
Government Roads to Be Built in Porto
Rico

HtCO.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
SAN JUAN. P. r.. July 1. 1903.
The government Of Porto Rico is about to
carry into effect, probably within the next
thirty days, a plan which has aroused some
resentment by unemployed labor and by
native sentimentalists, but which Is warmly
applauded by Americans. Convict camps
are being established at two important
points, and it is expected that by August 1
several hundred prisoners who are now
supported in idleness will be employed
building much-needed roads.
The law under which this experiment is
to be conducted was passed at the recent
session of the legislative assembly of Porto
Rico. It provides that all male prisoners
over the age of eighteen years, and who
are under final sentence for term Of more
than two years. may be put to work upon
the public roads Of Porto Rico. under a
guard of insular police, the work being I'M
der the jurisdiction of the commissioner OF
the interior. The law further empowers
and directs the commissioner to begin the
construction of a road from Jayuya to a
point between Ponce and Adjuntas, on the
Ponce-Arecibo road, and of g. road from
Humacao to Yabucoa. establishing convict
camps for the maintenance, discipline and
treatment of the prisoners employed. Not
less than 15O convicts are to be employed
on each Of said roads. The governor was
requested by the bill to make an allotment
of $4,000 from trust funds at his disposal
for the building of stockades, sheds and
other necessary expenditures. He prompt
~ set apart the sum required, making the
experiment possible. Had he refused the
bill would, by it's provisions, have become
void. Much interest is manifested in this
test Of new public policy, the results be-
ing now entirely problematical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
HAWAIIAN BOND ISSUE.
Governor Dole Makes Inquiry as to
Meaning Of Statute.
of the Associated Press.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
HONOLULU, June 80. 1903.
Gov Dole has sent an inquiry to Wash
President Roosevelt in approving a bond
issue by the territory. The legislature has
provided for one issue of bonds for over
two millions for public improvements. The
organic act requires that the territory may
issue bonds only with the approval Of the
President of the United States. 1t is a
question whether this means the approval
of the bond act or the signature of each
bond The governor has asked for a ca
bled answer and the Presidents approval
of the issue, in order that the work may
begin here at once on the issue.
The resignation of Henry f. Cooper as
superinterd dent of public works has been
withdrawn. A joint resolution asking him
to withdraw was passed by both house
ton asking Cooper to call for the resigna-
ton of Marston Campbell, assistant super
intendent of public works.
The United States tug Iroquofs has re-
turned from Midway Island, where she
went to assist in the cable laying. While
there Capt Rodman of the Iroquois twice
drove away parties Of Japanese who were
on Sand Island hunting birds. He has
asked Gov Dole to issue proclamation
prohibiting the killing of birds on any OF
the islands between here and Midway, in
Guiding that island.
At present the only government at Mid
way is that Of the navy. 1t is believed.
however, that the government has juris-
diction, and that the governor has power
Japanese from continuing their depreda-
tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
: Is LIFE
WORTH LIVING?
A great deal depends on the liver

A great deal depends on the liver.
The JOY Of living, of feeling the
rich, red blood leap through the
veins. the quickening pulses, the en-
joyment Of the good things of life
ali these blessings are denied to him
who is a slave to his liver.
Your liver cannot work properly
if your stomach or bowels are out OF
order--if you suffer from constipa-
ton, indigestion or dyspepsia. Alb
bey's Salt of Fruits, most pleasant
tasting tonic laxative, aids digestion,
acts gently on the bowels, cleanses
the system and keeps the blood rich,
the circulation perfect, the nerve
centers keyed to the right tone and
the whole anatomy aglow with the
fire and the vigor of good health.
The drug stores all over the civil
lied world sell Abbey's Effervescent
Salt-25c., SOC. and ST per bottle.
Sample free by addressing The Abb
hey Efervescent Salt Company,
Ltd, 9 to IS Murray ST., New York !;
la Queen Victoria ST., London,
England, or 7I2 Craig ST., Montreal,
Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07

Miss Mollie Reagan and Miss Josephine
Lang are visiting Mrs. Jas. Carter.
Mr.. Albert Buckley of Philadelphia IL
here on visit.
Rev. Geo. p. Wilson was entertained over
Sunday by Mr.. L. Cabell Williamson.
Mrs. Clara Roach was the guest OF her
sister, Mrs. Frances Woodman, the 4th
instant.
Mr. Rynex was here over Sunday with
his son. Mr.. Frank Rynex, on Chestnut
avenue.
Mr.. Preston Williamson spent the Fourth
at the Grove with his brother. Mr.. L. Cabell
williamson.
Mrs. Thos. Bowling and Mr.. and Mira
Frank Woodward arrived Friday.
Among the recent visitors here are: Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Craig. Miss Nettie Craig.
Mr.. Allie Craig. MT. Jesse H. Wilson. jr.,
Miss Agnes Scudder. Miss Margaret Scud-
der, Mr.. Albion Van Week. Mr.. Louis
Scudder, Mr. Mark Woodward Mr.. Clar-
ence Church. Miss Edith Gardner. Miss
Abbie Florence Wern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
STREET RAILWAY STATISTICS.
North Atlantic States Have Nearly
One-Half of Single Track Mileage.

One-Half Of Single Track Mileage.
The census bureau has issued final re-
port on street and electric railways. 1t
shows that the North Atlantic states con-
tain nearly one-half Of the total single
track mileage Of the United States and the
roads located there operate over half Of
the passenger cars in service, carried more
than half of the total fare passengers and
gave employment to more than half Of the
employees reported by all roads. Not only
are the street railway interests largely con-
centrated in the north Atlantic states, but
the greatest amount of increase is shown
for those states this increase being 1904.
The report also shows that the average
railroad in operation in 1902 was more than
twice as large as the average in 1890 The
aggregate surplus for the 1853 companies
reporting a surplus amounted to $51, 991 159,
and the aggregate deficit for the 225 COM
panies reporting a deficit amounted to SILL
2s5,047, leaving net surplus for all COM
panies in the United States Of $40, 7O6. 112.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07

Grove with her brother, Mr.. John Meaney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Miller visited Mrs
Albert Osborn Saturday.
Miss Fannie Wallace is the guest OF Miss
Olea Wood.
Miss Florence Booth is visiting Miss
Emily Milburn.
panied by Miss L. B. Grimm. are visiting
Mrs. Robt. L. Bains.
Mrs. v. A. Hurdle of Chestnut avenue
has as her guest Mr.. and Mrs Carroll Hur-
die.
DR.. and Mrs. VIM. D. Hughes are the
guests of their daughter, Mrs. D. E. Wiber,
on Chestnut avenue.
Miss Emma Reese Is the guest of Mrs.
John Bovee.
Mr.. John Coombs spent Sunday at the
Coombs.
Mrs. Beck, accompanied by her son. Mr..
Frank Beck, of Reynoldsville, Pa, are the
guests of Mr.. VIM. Beck on 4th avenue.
Miss Ethel Appler spent the Fourth with
Miss Meta Altschu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
DEMANDS JURY TRIAL.
Harrison Follin Accused Of Assault
With q Penknife.

During an alteration in Georgetown
last night between Harrison Follin of
Frizzell Hill and Lawrence O'Brien of 2O46
35th street northwest, the latter received
severe cut across the left arm with a
penknife, and Follin was arrested by Po-
liceman Sullivan, charged with committing
the assault. O'Brien was taken to George
town University Hospital, where his
wounds were dressed.
Follin is fifty years old and OBrien Is
eighteen. 1t stated that the two men had
a quarrel about a week ago. and Follin
says that O'Brien struck at him last night
with stick. 1t Is alleged that Follin
thereupon drew his penknife and laid open
the muscles on OBrien's left arm.
When the case was called in the Police
Court this morning Follin demanded jury
trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07

Commissioners. Mr.. Petty is to take Mr.
McKenzie's place on the board Of apprais-
ers, the other member Of that body being
Mr.. Francis Nye.
Mr.. Mckenzie will assume control of the
auditorial Office within the next few days.
He has some business interests to wind up
before taking charge. In the meantime the
Office is in charge of Mr.. Alonzo Twedale,
the deputy auditor. Mr.. Mckenzie is thor
oughly familiar with the details Of his new
position, having served in the auditors
office for more than thirty years. being
deputy auditor for number of years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-07
Washington Grove News.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
= WASHINGTON GROVE, Nd,

Rev. Geo. P. Wilson. pastor Of Assembly's
Presbyterian Church, preached Sunday
morning at IL o'clock In Assembly Hall.
taking as his text Revelation. 22:5. And
they shall reign forever and forever" elm
the evening the first Of this years chau-
tauqua vesper services was held, at which
time Dr. Wilson spoke from PHILIPPIANS,
4:0
Mr. and Mrs Benz WEIGH and family of
Philadelphia are at the grove on visit to
Mrs. Welch's mother Mrs. F. ]. Foster.
Miss Belle Meaney spent Saturday at the