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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-03
nUsT GET DOWN TO BUSINESS.

Colombias consul general London
exceedingly silly and unfounded
States lie this country intriguing rahca
ton OF the Panama canal treaty and he
uence been exerted General
modified and who also avors revolt Panama
eral further declares that Reyes defeated proclaim
revolution against President Marroqun congress
and Will hight to the bitter end.
Just why Reyes should fight voeous consul general
doesn't see mt to explain though guess that if the general
does take the field will be from patriotic but for the
resented Colombia abroad country about year
in the belief that the Liberals would give him
united support for the presidency able to ha
monte the government supporters and the
His mission failure and Reyes an obstruonist
he is now endeavorng manufacture popularity insisting that
Colombia be better than
States in the canal negotiations However likely change
the situation Bogoa Moreover intriguing there has
been ohageabe wholly the Colombans faction that
insists on delay the assumption that after S4o
600 the United States has agreed French
company may be paid o Colombia
Another, the faction of
100000 which this has while
Keyes wants the money turned his faction Still
opposing ratification this the belief treaty
IS defeated new republic will be organized with Panama
centre IT any OF these schemes should be successful would
delay that may prove fatal to the Panama project
This government is likely bear patience much longer
the dckerng and double dealing of the Coombans INDUCED
in no intriguing ON its part and will tolerate
part OF Colombia The Panama while reasons pre-
erab not an absolute necessity the United
Colombia ceases her ugng gets bu
ness this country likely wash its hands OF affair and
proceed to the construction OF along the Nicaragua
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-03

it found that hveoot dent had port
by the pounding of the through which she driven by
wentymle breeze Is this another indication that the limit of
ghtness racing machines has been reached
arrived for return to sensible and seaworthy yachts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-03

There arc thousands Of music lovers in this city
who ought TO avail themselves OF the opportunity offered
Williams opera company to hear standard operas
deed We have had opera heretofore but in
degree did the presentations equal those company
The principals all trained and vocasts the chorus
efficient and effective
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-03


Every reader of the account in yester-
days papers OF how Judge Aspinall In
creased the sentence OF burglar. by two
successive raises. from four years 20
nine, must, u Is 10 be supposed, have
been startled and shocked IL seems that
after he had been sentenced. the convict
muttered some profane abuse OF the
Judge which the Judge himself did not
hear. but which was reported 10 him by
a court officer. Upon this the prisoner
was recalled 10 have two years added TO
his sentence. After he had been removed
from court he attempted 10 break loose
and 10 assault n bystander. with more
profane abuse OF the Judge For this he
was taken back 10 court and three years
were added 20 his sentence. We know not
what view an appellate court might take
OF Judge Aspinalrs course in this case.
but ~ he thinks that his vindictive ac-
tlon is calculated 10 vindicate the digni-
" OF his court or 20 increase the public
respect for the administration of Justice
we think he has that opinion 20 him
self"-Ncw York Times.
"A presidential election will be held
next year, and on the eve OF such n con
test IL may be taken for granted that the
administration will not be unsympathetic
or turn a deaf ear 90 appeals from ne
publican strongholds II the Northwest
and New England are really I'm earnest
II they are determined 20 have reciproc-
ity with Canada-they will bring the mat
ter home 20 their own senators and rep.
rosentauves In congress and 20 the dis
unguished gent,cmon who will probably
be the partys standard bearer next
year baltimore sun.
But all this does not prevent us from
realizing that under the guidance OF HE
Imperial Majesty, the policy OF Germany
is directed 10 further the interests OF that
empire with little or no consideration OF
its effect upon the well-being of other na-
tions that. In spite OF the fine words ut-
tered. the Germans. under the leadership
OF their Emperor. would not hesitate n
moment 20 strike us. II they felt that we
were inimical 20 certain plans which
they had formed. and were also IN a po-
sition 90 make u possible for a blow
struck bv Germany % be effective in its
character and not readily returnable -
Boston Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-03

Ohio having discharged the last dollar
the game of politics the growing presidential
timber.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-03

When Reliance reached Newport habor after yesterdays
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-03

Muscular Christianity will gain noted recruit when Haback
Reiter of Princeton the pulpit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-03

1t safe to predict "a hot time the old tonight"
noisy we'll.
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-22

company and building a telephone ex- change, experimenting and construct ing lines to the adjacent towns and villages. They were the first to en- gage the public in what we called the railroad war, which resulted in the re- duction of freight rates by the Housa- tonic lrailrOad, company. They were the first to engagein the concretelside- walk improvements in the village and in fact have been always deeply inter- ested in everything which would be 8 benefit to the town. MT McMahon has always been lifelong democrat. His many friends elected him twice to represent them in the General Assem- bly, at Hartford. He was twice elected as tax collector of the town and was al- so elected town treasurer several diff ferent terms. He has served on the fire directors for eight years. He was member of the Water Witch Hose Co. for period of more than 20 years and held various offices in the company and was member of the Board of
 Fire Engineers several years. In fact he has served his town in nearly all of the offices which exist in the gift of the town, having sa atisfactOrily full filled all of said offices to which he has been elected. He has again been honOred by recent appointment as deputy sheriff of Litchfield county. For the purest and best things in drugs and medicines call at the drug store of Albert Evitts.
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TASHuA.
CHRIST CHURCH NOTES.

The ladies of Christ church have ar- ranged to give series of afternoon teas, the first lof which will be held with Mrs R. B. Whipple at the rectory, Tuesday, May 26, from to 5. The small sum of 10c admission will include refreshments, and :the ladies hope to welcome many friends from the ad- joining parishes.
 Dwight Mallett was called home from Yale on Sunday by the illness of his father, George D. Mallett, who was taken suddenly and seriously i'll, Saturday night, and is in critical con- dition at this writing.
 MT and Mrs William Ingham of Bridgeport and Miss Anna Osborne of New York were recent guests of Mrs Winnie Bradley.
 Mrs Elizabeth Whipple, with Mir and Mrs Frank Whipple and children, have visited at the rectory.
 There seems to be an epidemic of colds, nearly everyone either having been or is now afflicted with one.
 MT and Mrs John Treadwell have visited Mrs Bertha Ferris, at New town.
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WASHINGTON.
IN MEMORIAM.

Burr Calhoun, life long resident of this place, died Sunday, May IT, aged S5 years. Mir Calhoun has been blind ard in poor health for p years and a great sufferer for the past six weeks. None but his nearest friends know how patiently he has tried to bear his great affliction and suffering. He is survived by a widow and one son, who have done all in their power to make life pleasant for him.
 God his supporter and his hope
 0is help forever near
 His arm of mercy held him up
 When sinking in despair
 It is not death for him to die,
 To leave this weary road.
 And mid the brotherhood on high
 To be at home with God
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NEW MILFORD.

NEWLY APPOINTED DEPUTY sHERIFF.
 A. H. McMahon has been in business in New Milford since 1866. In 1866 his brother-in-law, George w. Anthony, in partnership under the firm name of Anthony &McMahon. The did business together until the year 1884, when he purchased MT Anthony's interest. The latter engaged himself in the but ton business. MT McMahon has been promoter of many of the public af- fairs and improvements of the town. Anthony & McMahon were the first Bell Telephone Go. and forming a
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-22
LOCAL BRIEFS OF INTEREST.

AoSHAN DAsAaAf o Oi A.> |.s ~ 'A'
 J. c. Baldwin is having his house in the Street newly painted. MT Travers of Woodbury is doing the work.
 Miss Bernice Booth was guest over Sunday of Mrs John R. Brott.
 John R. Brott has secured patent on the swinging parlor chair which he has recently invented. MT Brott has several offers for the patent.
 George Johnson and family ot Dan bury were guests over Sunday of MT and Mrs Peter Devine.
 Charles Green of Hartford, who is with his, father, Dr Samuel Green, is quite i'll.
 w. H. Colepaugh will always be found at his barber shop over Browns grocery store, Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon and evening.
 George B. Smith is making a mum Der of improvements both on the out side and inside of his house. He has removed the old chimney and built piazza on two sides of the house, be. sides making many other improve ments. George Martin is doing the work.
 Charles B. Johnson purchased three COWS of Perry Smith, this week.
 Elmer A. Lewis retar1 ned, Wedaes- day, from few days stay at Milford Point, where he has been enjoying the clamming.
 Elmer A. Lewis sold a COW to Wal ter s. Hine of Derby, last week, and purchased several head of stock of J. s. Mayhew of Bethel, and J. W. Behn of NewtOwn.
 Albert Pierron of Georges Hill pur- chased a wagon of Lee Dickinson, this week.
 The home of H. B. Russell is quar- antined on account of the two sons of of Walter Hicock being ill with scar let fever.
 The school at the Center was closed, Thursday, on account of scarlet fever It will probably re-open'the first of the week.
 Walter Hicock visited friend; in Seymour, recently.
 Rear Admiral Ashton is occupying Dr Oatman'S house for few weeks, while repairs are being mlde on his own home.
 Hermon Perry is out with an up-to- date runabout, bought of A. M. Bris- COG & Son.
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WOODBURT.

If you are thinking of painting it will pay you to call at the drug store of w. L. Judson and investigate the reliable Hammar paint. This paint is guaranteed for five years wear and there is $500, GOO behind the guarantee Hammar paint is that combination of the best paint pigments that 30 years experience in manufacturing has demonstrated to make the very best paint for all practical house painting purposes.
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NICHOLS.
BRIEFLY NOTED.

NUTFD.
 The annual strawberry and ice cream sociable of the Ladies' Aid society will be held at the residence of Mrs H. B. Reed on Thursday evening, May 28. Strawberry shorticake will be served at supper after which an in- teresting progam will be given. All are cordially invited.
 The home of Mrs Jennie Amber, that has been vacant for some time is soon to be occupied by a Bridgeport party.
 Mrs Brooks has recently entertained her daughter.
 MT Mix and family are soon to occu-
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BETHLEHEM.
BRIEF LOCAL MENTION.

BRIEF LOCAL MENTI ON.
 Chester Hull of New Haven spent Sunday at his home in this place.
 Mrs A. L. Bloss, Mrs F. P. Hayes, Mrs Mary Flower and Miss Alice E. Bird attended the meeting of the New Haven Branch, held in Water bury, Tuesday, May 13.
 Miss Susan Fox visited her sister. Mrs William Judd, last week.
 Mrs Louisa Crofutt of Derby was in town, last week.
 Charles Sanderson of Waterbury has moved his goods to his newly purchased home, thelParker place.
 Mrs Parker has moved her goods.
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c. T. Squire and Frank Booth spent part of the past week in Waterbury, at tending the auction at Sackett's Sta bles. Booth sold one of his horses and wagon, and bought three wagons and traded one. MT Squire bought a fine large black work mare. She is for sale or exchange for lighter one; weight 1900.
 Tax Collector Ward is collecting the back poll taxes by process of law, hav- ing placed several of them in the hands of Justice Prindle and V. N. Shelton, constable. They are paying Ia little cost, which with the interest makes quite bill for some to pay
 Ira M. Booth has fine horse direct from the West, coming in lot bought by Frank Benham of Waterbury. They arrived in Waterbury Friday noon.
 Ira M: Booth sold, the past week, white farm and family horse to Louis ChOWder; quite stylish piece of goods.
 c. w. Ford is having his barns paint ed. c. B. Squire is doing the work.
 w. A. Wilsey exchanged fine two- year-old grade Jersey heifer and calf for two seated wagon with Wood- bury parties.
 P. II. Squire and wife were in town
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EASTON.
NEWS IN BRIEF.

John Sherwood has recently had several rooms In his house newly pa pered.
 Mrs Arthur Sherwood spent few days in New Haven recently.
 MT and Mrs Frank Wade welcomed son at their home Sunday, May 3. Mrs George K. Parrack is with them. MT and Mrs Frank Perry have gone to Kentucky, where they will make their home in the future.
 Mrs Annie Bowdy of Danbury spent
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CONCERNING TOWN AFFAIRS.
A TAXPAYER ASKS FEW QUESTION

Editor THE BEE: An opportunity presents itself just now, to place before the taxpayers of this town duty that seems imperative. There needs to be a unity of opinion to bring about a desired result-the reduction of ex- penSeS which we have to meet. It was not very pleasing act lat the town meeting last October, when one of our valued townsmen tried to introduce some resolutions to bring about a re- duction of the towns expenses, to have a motion made to adjourn. Why was the need to adjourn when there was a goodly number present to speak for UT against the resolutions? Why was the need to adjourn when some one desired to help us out of our burden of taxa tiOn? The meeting was not pro-
 tracted one, and a little discussion, if honestly made, would help enlighten those who have not been behind the scene. One of the duties of the school board, it seems to me, would be to unite two or three districts into one. This would be saving of few dollars for hire of teachers. In the Sandy Hook school, one teacher just now would be sufficient instead of two. If two teachers are to be kept perhaps the Pootatuck district could be united with the Sandy Hook district. Now that we have High school, which we ought to have had years ago. this union of districts, with good capable teach CTS, of the highest moral standing, at- tending strictly to the duty of teach ing young minds, ought to be cOnsid- eration of all interested in schools, as well as those who have to bear the burden of maintaining our schools. The registrars have royal thing of it. How did it come about that they get so fat a fee for their services? Why would it not be just and fair, and for the good of the burdened, to reduce the pay of the registrars. school visit- ors, and all others to S2 day where they now get three or more? Will the present incumbents cry out against this?, Are no sacrifices to be made to enable us to meet expenses, and if pos sible to pay off our indebtedness? We have two voting districts. Could not the second voting district be abolished now? It is an extra expense to keep it up. There are the registrars, counters, distributors, chairman, box tender, etc., and the hire of the hall; all these help to swell our expenses Can they not be done away with just now to help on good cause.-the free dom of a large town indebtedness? Are we willing to do our part as in- dividualS to bring it about? Let us talk this matter over with one another and get thoroughly interested, and see if something may not be done to over- come the obstacles that seem to be before uS.-| One of the Taxpayers of the Second District,
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TRUMBULL.

William Wheeler purchased a fine pair of horses of B. H. Reed of Strat- ford, last week.
 Rev Mir Thomas purchased a fine driving horse of E. H. Reed of Strat- ford recently.
 Rev and Mrs w. A. Thomas are passing few weeks at Atlantic City. MT Thomas will return and conduct the services, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-22
SOUTH BRITAIN.
A BAD INJURY.

A DAD lNO Uh1
 Edward Wall had the misfortune to lose one of his fingers, last week. He caught it in the machinery, badly crushing it so that pr Green was obliged to amputate it at the second joint.
 James Hunnihan has been improv- ing his property on the Southbury road by cutting the brush on the high way. Others might profit by his ex ample. [ Adolph Schielke is quite ill, at his home in Little York, with appendici- tis. Dr Green is attending him.
 Mrs H. L. McKibben has established dressmaking and millinery rooms in Dr Sloat'S vacant place, making her residence with Abram Bennett'S fam fly, where she will be pleased to serve customers with the latest fashions and meet old friends
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-22
SHERMAN,
LECTURE IN DELIVERS: COURSE

The last lecture of the Delvers' course will be given Tuesday evening, May 26: in the Congregations church, the speaker being g. Rev John Calvin Goddard of Salisbury. MT Goddard will take as his subject "The New Columbus" a topic which deals with our own country and should appeal es- peclally to the Yankee. The many remarkable ability and fine talents. He is often called upon to address dis tinguished gatherings where his wit and cleverness make him a particular ly attractive speaker.
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-22
STkA AWBERRIES AND CREAM.

The Christian Endeavor society will hold their Strawberry and ice cream festival on the Congregational church lawn, Wednesday evening, May 27, at 7.3O. The entertainment will consist Of music, both vocal and instrumental. An enjoyable time is assured by the committee in charge. A cordial invi- tation is extended to all.
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LONG HILL.

A new and fine coffee, "The Bou- quet,' in one pound preserving jars, 23c a jar, each jar contains coupon with letter on it. When you have purchased the letters necessary to spell "bouquet'' you will receive a beautiful Swiss clock free. One letter is found in each jar. For sale by w. N. Hurd. the grocer.
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-22
sourHBuRY.
DEATH OF CHARLES ROSWELL.

DEATH OF CHARLES ROSWELL. s
 Charles R >swell, on, of the oldest residents of the town, died at his home, Wednesday, of dropsy, aged 81 years. The funeral will be ttended from his late home, Friday morning, May P, at 10 o'clock. The burial will be in the Pine Hill Gem etery. MT Roswell was stone mason by trade and has lived in Southbury nearly all his life. He is survived by one son, Charles T. Roswell, and one brother, George Roswell, of Pierce Hollow.
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-22
That thin underwear. You will

marched in and saw the May pole in the center with a ribbon extending to each plate and there holding a bisQue doll. which was taken by each member as souvenir of the occasion. Among those present were the Misses Margue- rite Beecher, Marilla George, Eunice PendletOn, Harriet Martindell, May Brown and Sanford Beers and Leon ard Wright. sS fHt-
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-22

G. F. Monroe, the Cross Highway blacksmith has the contract to build new wagon for c. O. Jelliff of South port.
 Elmer Buckley, who was sufferer, last week, with sciatic rheum atism, is now able to be about again.
 Henry Kelley of Aspetuck has gone to Bridgeport, where he has accepted position with Coles Electric Express Go.
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-22

John Pedro and Alfred Sonberg, the latter from Westfeld, Mass, were in jured, Wednesday,swhil at work on the new railroad bridge over the Pom peraug river. Sonberg fell p feet on to the rocks and was badly injured. Dr J. w. Gordon attended to the in- jured men.
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-22
OUR NEIGHBORS.
STEPNEr.
NEWS AS OUR CORRESPONDENT FINDS

NEWS AS OUR CORRESPONDENT FINDS George D. Mallett of Tashua is very low, having been taken with a shock ofapoplexy.
 Mrs w. w. Porter and family of New York City are boarding at c. H. Haw- ley's.
 Ebert Eastwood has purchased a new "bike." He thinks it safer mode of transit than the milk train, on Sun day at least. "Nuf sed."
 R. H. Lewis, whose position termi- mates at the Union Business college at Bridgeport, has accepted a position addressing envelopes for a Western firm, this summer.
 Miss Mary G. Blanchard, who has been the guest of Miss Ida Eastwood for the past two weeks, has returned to New York City.
 Merchant Stephen French has just received new and seasonable line of shoes for men, ladies, boys and girls. The prices cannot be beaten in the city. Remember your home stoxe and save your pocketbook at the same time. % y .. A. B. Curtis and Stephen French go to Bridgeport, Friday afternoon and evening, when the 18th, 2lst and .G9th grades of Scottish rites of Masonry will be exemplified. It is New Haven day, so called. A banquet will be served in the evening.
 A special communication of Wash ington lodge, F. & A. M., will be held on Monday evening, June 1, when the Fellowcraft degree will be conferred. The regular communication comes on June 8, when the third degree will be conferred.
 Stepney furnishes good number of passengers for the 4.44 p. m. train north. Twenty-Five or more left the train at Stepney, Tuesday night.
 Mrs Frye was at Botsford, Tuesday.
 Washington lodge, F. & A. M., work ed the E. A. degree on two candidates, Monday night. District Deputy Bris- tol and Past Master George Phillips of Bridgeport were present. A lunch was served following the work.
 Unclaimed letters remain at the post office addressed to c. Clark, M. Judson, Thomas Lowe, A. R. Nelson and Fred Hunter.
 Miss Hattie Wheeler spent a few days the past week with Mrs Edwards s. Beardsley.
 George w. Sherwood is quite poorly with stomach trouble. pr Hill is at- tending him. Dr Sander of Bridge port was called in consultation, one day last week.
 Mrs D. A. Nichols and children of Shelton spent last Saturday and Sun- day with MT and Mrs Edwards s. Beardsley.
 Mrs Edwards s. Beardsley left, Wednesday, for few days visit with friends in New Haven.
 Miss Harriet B. Williams and Abram B. Klein of Easton were married in Milton, N. Y., Thursday, April 23. After trip to Falls Village and other points north they returned to MT Klein'sresidence in Easton, where they will make their home.
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-22

The final meeting of the Sandy Hook whist club was held last week Thurs day evening, in Glover's Hall, with Mrs Payne and Mrs J. L. Sanford as hosts. Those receiving prizes were: Ladies' first, Mrs J. M. Blackman, um- brella; second, Mrs M. Augur, half dozen napkins; third Mrs J. H. War
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-22

Sunday with her sister, Mrs
 Burr Tucker. Editor Floyd Tucker of The Bridge port Farmer is now occupying his
 summer home here. Charles Beach of Rock House is ill and under the doctors care.
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Tired Out

Tired when you go to bed, tired when you get up, tired all the time. Why? Your blood is impure. You are on the border line of nerve ex- haustion. Take Ayers Sarsa- parilla and be quickly cured.
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-22
GREENFIELD HILL.

THE DEERFIFLD DISTRICT
 Mrs Helen A. Smith of Derby has been visiting friends here and in Cross Highway.
 A company of friends and neighbors were entertained recently at w. E. Nichols by a1 photograph, under the efficient managemento of Frederick Bar Der of Hoyden's Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1903-05-22
NEW FAIRFIELD.

The decision of Justice Wakeman in the Backer-Jennings case, who were acquitted, will be printed in full in next week $ issue.