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In the hearing before Commissioners Charles Fl. Northrop and EX-Senator M. J. Houlihan at Bridgeport a week ago Monday some interesting teStimo- ny was brought out, particularly as to the value of certain machinery Auc- tioneer Walters and others had pur- chased in Europe. In regard to the Seymour property which P. H. Skid- more purchased, Julius Skidmore tes- titied: I went to visit the Seymour property with my father, P. H. Skid more. He came down in February, 1901. I met him at the depot and us in Derby. It was very cold day. After we had driven a ways, P. H. Skidmore asked: "Is it very far?" Walters replied: "No." A little later P. H. asked: "Is it much farther?" I replied: "It is quite ways" Father said: "I don't feel equal to riding much farther" On arriving there P. H. Skidmore said: "This isn't the place. There is no water power here. The dam is four miles below" Wal ters said: 'We don't need water pow CT. We will use an engine" P. H. Skidmore said: "Hell. this is no place for factory or anything else." I told father the house had been used as a uOuSe Ol III 1dme. dUHel lepiiSu' 1o that so!' The house was an old build- ing, no factories or railroad near. Father said he had never seen it before. He said: 'I see we have been misled. We must get a factory in Bridgeport and get the machinery off the cars, which is paying demurrage. Julius Skidmore in testifying in regard to the machinery in the factory at Strat.. ford said: '"There is about ton of machinery, practically of no use." Frederick Jones of Tariffville testi- fled as follows: I reside at Tariffville. Am Al years of age. Am lace curtain manufacturer. 1 have been in this business since was 15 years old, com ing from Nottingham. England. Have been in this country 12 years. Have purchased and built lace manufac; turing machinery. Am president and Manufacturing Go. Am familiar with the purchase and building of lace ma. chinery. The machinery, with the exception of one or two pieces, in MI Skidmore's factory in Stratford, is a lot of old truck, and has practically nc value as curtain machinery. The winding engine has small market value. It is narrow and obsolete Speaking of the six principal machines bought abroad MT Jones said: 'They are of no value except for old iron.' On cross examination, in speaking o1 the machinery, he said: cit is obso. lete; should say it was used 20 or 3( years ago."
 Joseph Dente testified as follows: ] am lace machinery repairer and weaver Have examined the machinery in the lace plant at Stratford. It is very old. It will not produce the lace manufactured to-day. The machinery is not complete. Necessary parts are missing. l am familiar with modern machinery, but not with this. It was built in 1872.
 F. T. Staples of Bridgeport testified he had been in the insurance and real estate business for 20 years. He testi fled the Stratford lace factory and con tents was worth about $500.
 The commissioners held another ses sion in Bridgeport yesterday.
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WEST CORNWALL.
STAR WEATHER

"Blazing Star wea ther" is getting to e a proverb among the people of this locality. Hardly dance, installation or entertainment of any kind given by Blazing Star lodge, No. 74, F. & A. M., but what has brought with it bad weather of some kind. Some of the more SuperSuitiOus suggested the cause to be the fact that most of these sO- cial functions fell upon Friday even- 'ng. To obviate this difficulty We'd neSday was chosen as a concession to he powers of darkness. Then to cap he climax on Wednesday last at the giving of the second dance of the sea son. after an all day steady down pour at about o'clock. followed by about an inch of SHOW before midnight and now "BlaZing Star weather is more than proverb. Despite all these un- favorable circumstances, however, about p couples gathered in the spa clnus hall and spent a very enjoyable evening.
 MUSICAL EVENT.
 It is now planned to give the canta- ta, entitled "Saul of TarSuS," Ion the evening of February 20. Under the leadership of Rev Mir Stackman this cantata has been in progress of rendi- tiOn since the organizing of the Choral union sometime last fall and is SUD- )rted practically by local talent, with the exception of two outside voices to do the solo work. Much time and work has been expended upon the training and it is hoped it will come up to the great expectations. HUSTON COCHRANE INJURED. Huston COchrane met with an acci- dent, last week, which might have | been of q more serious nature than it proved. He had his left ear quite badly lacerated by the horn of an OK but is at present about his work with his head bandaged.
 DEATH OF WILLIAM REINSTEIN.
 The funeral of William Reinsteir was held at his late residence On Sun day last Rev MT Stackman officiating
 Mrs Stevens has returned to he1 home at Clinton after several weeks spent at the homes of T. w. Dean and George H. Beck.
 Wilbur T. Pulver, who for some time past has been night operator al this station, has left this place and ac cepted day position at Falls Village E. J. Atkins holds the vacated posi- tion at present..
 Louis Ferris has been appointed time keeper for the J. Mallinson Shea Co.
 L. A. Williamson drove down iron Salisbury, Saturday evening, an( spent Sunday with Hon l.. J. Kicker ] son at Plainview.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

The Bridgeport Wood Finishing Co.,, at New Milford, Still River) Conn.,, expect now shortly to be running their silex mill, which they were unfortu- nate in losing by fire, year ago. They are ready to receive now shipments of quartz or silica, and parties having such deposits on their property may submit samples with prices F. o. R.. Still River from point they could load cars at. They will also consume about two cords of two foot wood daily, sea- soned or unseosonep, both hard and soft or mixed. It may be delivered by the wagon load or carlord at their above named plant, with prices.-[ The Bridgeport Wood Finishing Co.,, New Milford, Conn.
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Hill, died at her home, Friday morn ing, February 6. Mrs Hall leaves two children, Daniel A. Hall of Good Hill and Mrs Lucy Barker of Meriden. She also leaves 10 grandchildren and nine at-grandchildren.
 J. K. Gibbs, who has been confined to the house for a week, is again able to be out and attend to business.
 Dr w. NJ. Barnum is improving in health and all hope to see him out again soon.
 The Mutual Milk Go. are having the creamery ice house in the village filled with ice.
 John Barton, mail carrier on the R. ED. route. has new horse that will bring him in with the mail in good time every day.
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2&., &c.,, $l.@.

invitations to the promenade concer' and ball, to be given by Evening Star Chapter, No, A., R. A. M, at the Tingue Opera house. Seymour. Mon day evening, February B Music will be furnished by he Philharmonic or chestra of New Haven. Promenade at S.30; march at 9.3O. Tickets admitting gentleman wit h lady, $1.5O; extra la dies tickets 50c each.
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THE BRIDGEPORT MARKET.
WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS FURNISHED BY BUCl
 & DARLING, BRIDGEPORT.

S1 DARLING, BRIDGEPORT.
 Butter, choice creamery prints 27a3oc; creamery tubs 26a2s, choice dairy 24a26 fair to good 2Oa23c. common 16a19; cheese factory 11a12, dairy 9a11; eggs, fresh nearby 23a25; chickens, alive 14a15; fowls. alive l3a14; calves 7a1lc; pigs Sag; hogs 7as; G potatoes @ 75c; 5Oa8O; cabbages, 1a3c head; turnips 25a3Oc bu apples, Baldwins. Greetings, Spies good to fancy 1.25a175; fancy selected table fruit. 175a2.2 .25; ruSSets, 75ca1.O0.
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II. l.. Booth of Hotchkissville is buy. ing calves, beef, skins and farmers produce and taking it to Waterbury every Friday. MT Booth will be glad to communicate with any one having any of the above mentioned for sale. MT Booths address is, H. l.. Booth HOtchkiSSville.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
QUITE NATURAL

There are few weak children whc are not benefited at once by Scott's Emulsion. There is something about the remedy which takes hold of chil- dren in a natural way and brings sul- priSing results.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Walter s. Hine of Derby will be at the Newtown Inn, February IS, with a car load of working oxen to be sold at auction.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Winter coughs are apt to result in consumption if neglected. They can be soon broken up by using Foley's Honey. and Tar. Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Betts S Betts, San dy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Bots ford,
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Veterinarian Todd of New Milford performed an operation, Tuesday, on horse belonging to George R. Wilson.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

James Lilis, who has been working in Bridgeport, has accepted a position as fireman on the Highland division ol the Consolidated road.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

George R. Wilson has leased three acres of land on his farm to the New York American Quartz and Feldspal Co.,, ,whO will open mine in the spring as soon as the weather permits. The company already has an order for 5000 tons.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Mothers can safely give Foley's Honey and Tar to their children for coughs and colds, for it contains no opiates or other poisons. Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blake man, Botsford.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Miss Elsie M. Moore is visiting il the Park City, the guest of Mrs J. W KnOwltOn
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TOWN TOPICS.
SOME STARTLING AND INTEREST
 ING FACTS

BROUGHT OUT IN THE HEARING IN BRIDGEPORT BEFORE THE COMMIS- SIONERS ON THE ESTATE OF THE LATE r. H. SKIDMORE.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Miss Evanna BriScOe of Shelton has been spending a week with her mOtfl- CT, Mrs Harriett Briscoe, in Hunting town.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

H. B. Terrill of Bridgeport passed Sunday with his mother, Mrs H. M Terrill
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

and cheerfulnesS soon disappear when the kid neys are out of order or diseased.
 Kidney trouble has become so prevalent that it is not uncommon for a child to be born afflicted with weak kid neys. If the child urin- atae tnn oftan if inc
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Mir and Mrs Michael Quealy of Wy oming were the guests of his sister, Mrs Daniel Lynch of Sandy Hook, last week,
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Miss Rosalie M. Ohler passed Sunday in Taunton, the guest of Miss Elsie Moore. She was present at the valcn- tine sale and supper at the ConKrega- tional church on Saturday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

A horse belonging to J. Albert Blackman fell and broke it's hip the other day. Dr K. s. Todd was called, put the horse in sling, and the ani nal will recover from the injury.
 Not bit of use to endure the tor lures of rheumatic pains when there's sure relief in reach. Ramon's Nerve and Bone Oil goes fright to the spot" and acts like magic. It not only relieves the pain instantly but if it's use Is continued cures the disease. Get the genuine RamOn'S- bottle bears name of Brown Manufacturing Go. Retts & Betts, Sandy Hook; w. B. Hawley, Sherman; s. J. Parks, Trumbull; E. A. Honan, Gaylords- vile.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
HATTERTOWN.
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Mrs Plumb and daughter of Bethel have been guests of Mrs Almira Porter.
 William Davidson, who bought and moved into the Patchen place year ago, has sold the same to J. w. Penny and will move his family to Bridge water in few weeks.
 Miss Edna Booth of Stevenson was the guest of her father, E. B. Booth, over Sunday.
 Merwin D. Morgan has been spend- ing week with his brother, Ormel Morgan.
 Ernest Northrop, the efficient clerk at B. Hawley X Go. $ store, in Stepney, who has been at home for two weeks sick with the grip, is improving. Both MT and Mrs Eugene Northrop are under the doctors care, suffering with the same disease.
 Joseph Farrar of Stepney Depot has several teams hauling cord wood from Cranberry swamp to Botsford, where it is loaded on cars and sent to Bridge port.
 Miss Lillie Johnson is the guest of her mother, Mrs William Johnson.
 Polly, the parrot that has been own ed by MT and Mrs William Parker of Brooktield for the past 20 years, was recently found dead in her cage. There is quite a history connected with this birds life, it having lived to see four generations in the same fam fly. In the first place she was owned by a sea captain, who brought her from South Africa to this country, and was owned by a lady in Brooklyn. From there she was brought to Bras tus Merwin's in Brooktield. Being a very intelligent bird she learned to say many things which were the amuse- ment of many people. She was sup posed to be 100 years old, if not older. She is much missed by the family, where she has been a household pet for so many years.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

David Soule, building superintend was in town, Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
KENT.

MRS MABEL HALL. Mrs Mabel Hall, aged 86 years, wid- ow of the late Marvin Hall of Good
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Harry Wilson is i'll with the gripa anC croup.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

w. c. Boyd of New Haven was in town, Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

The most reliable preparation for kidney troubles on the market is Fol ey's Kidney Cure. Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Betts < Betts, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

MT and Mrs Charles H. Gay passed Sunday in Brooklyn.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Robert H. Beers passed Monday in New Milford and Danbury. While in New Milford he called on E. F. Haw- ley, former Newtown citizen.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Several local MaSOnS have receivel j
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child reaches an age when it should. be able to control the passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wetting, depend upon it. the cause of the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first step should be towards the treatment of these important organs. This unpleasant trouble is due to diseased condition of the kidneys and bladder and not to habit as most people suppose.
 Women as well as men are made mis- erable with kidney and bladder trouble, and both need the same great remedy. The mild and the immediate effect of Swamp-ROot is soon realized. It is sold :: :;:; :::; : ::;: ;; $; ;: 7; ' ;:;: : : #:
 free. also pamphlet tell Home of swamp Root. ing all about it. including many of the thousands of testimonial letters received from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y., be sWe and mention this paper.
 Don't make any mistake. but re- member the name, Swamp-RoOt, Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the ad- dress, Binghamton, N. Y., on every bottle.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

H. H. Taylor, foreman on the Skid more residence, found silver piece on the hatchway door, the other day, bearing the date of I'll. It evidently is SpaniSh coin.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Kidney complaint kills more people than any other disease. This is due to the disease being so insidious that it gets a good hold on the system be- fore it is recognized. Foley's Kidney Cure will prevent the development of fatal disease if taken in time. Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, BOtSfOrd.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
CougjEE;':

Ayers Cherry PectoTal won't cure rheumatism; we never said it would. 1t won't cure dyspepsia; we never claimed it. But it will cure coughs and colds of all kinds.
 2sc., &c.,, $l.oo. JIG. AVER O.. LoWell' mass'
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

EVERY CHURCH or institution SUD- ported by voluntary contributions will be given liberal quantity of the Longman & Martinez Pure. Paints done so for twenty-seven years. Sales: Tens of millions of gallons: painted nearly two million houses under guar antee to repaint if not satisfactory. The paint wears for periods up to eighteen years. Linseed Oil must be added to the paint. (done in two minutes) Actual cost then about S1.25 gallon. Samples free. Sold by our agents. Watts & Cogswell, Wash ington Depot; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; c. M. Beach, New Mill fOrd
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by druggists, in ffty- cent and one l.yllar sizes. You may have a sample bottle by mail free. also pamphlet tell
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Perhaps nine-tenths of all the ills that afflict mankind arise from some disorder of the digestive organs which cause constipation, biliousness and in- digestion. The proper treatment for those common ills is course of Ra- mons Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets, and complete course costs 25 cents. No purging-no griping-no unpleas- ant effects; but complete, sure and permanent cure. Betts & Betts, San dy Hook; w. B. Hawley, Sherman; s. J. Parks, Trumbull; B. A. Honan, Gaylordsville.
 Rheumatism troubling you? Noth- ing better for rheumatic pains stiff joints and sore muscles, than Ramon $ Nerve and Bone Oil. 25 cents. Betts S Betts, Sandy Hook; w. B. Hawley, Sherman; $. J. Parks, Trumbull; E A. Honan, Gaylordsville.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-06-13

Ing the bslsnce due by him to the City
for this sidewalk and II the same 10 not
paid at once the matter be placed In the
Courts.
K ives moved Mr. Renoudet, seconded
BY Mr. Murray and carried that the Coun-
eli consider bids for the building Of the
cement walks - previously advertised.
There being but one bid for the building
Of cement walks and that being Che bid Of
Mr.. b. 0ermisr whose bid 10 two dollars
per sQaars yard bis bid was accepted and
the sentract fos the building Of said cement
walks was awarded TO him for the price
and sum Of two dollars per square yard.
Il Was moved by Mf. Rsnoudet, second
cd By Mr. Murray and carried by the fol-
lowing yea and may vote, to-wit- Yes.
Msssrs. Murray, Cousin, Renoudet and
Dupuy. Nay---None That ~ due no.
ties and publication for the build
ing Of the below described aidswalks in
In The town Of Now Iberia asking for bids
40 provided By Act No. lat Of the Acts Of
the General Assembly Of the State Of
Louisiana OF 1902 was given Tor more than
ten days and the lowost bid being that Of
Mr. b. 0ermier. Therefore In It ordained
By the Mayor and Board Of Traestcts oi
the Town Of New Iberia that there Is here.
BY levied and assessed against NIL property
fSonting upon the sidewalks 10 be built
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-06-13

Turned over to Collector 80. -. U.60
Due me for fees on horse sold May
8th--&3.60. J. b. FINNEY.
The report Of Ar. J. A. Fagot who vas
appointed to audit the books Of the
City was read, when II was moved
by Mr.. kenoudst, seconded BY Mr.. Murray
and carried that the same b. spread upon
the minutes and which ID % follows, to-
wit:
To the Honorable the Mayor and Board
Of Trustees Of the Town Of New Iberia, La.
Gentlemen---H Having been appointed BY
your Committee to audit the books sf the
Corporation, beg 70 eubmit the result Of
my work.
! / have examined NE books Of the 6eere.
tafy who very kindly sseistsd ~, cheek.
/ ing tic slabs of the warrant book With
the miu,ste book and ths bills approved
| bv YOUR Finance Commiitoe, and 0nl the
books NJ. we'll kept and eorreet.
f.v.,.;.oA fl,c hSIoka of kho (.ollnntoe
nossessi.,n and the oish book Of the City
Judge alsO With seceips iron The Tfeas-
urer. Viii. the exec ptoln Of : lss errors Of
o,uissi.u casily corrected. I otherwise
found MA books 10 be correct and neslly
kent.
The Ttcasursrs book was sheseed With
the vouchers IL his possssslen and these
- AA -
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-06-13
Driven To Despsraiion.

Living at m out OF the way place,
remote from civilization, n fhinily
is often drivn to desperation 10 care
of accident, resulting iu Burns,
Cuts, Wounds, Ulcers, etc. Lay
in supply Of Bucklen's Arniea
Salve. It's the best on earth.
25c, at Estorgs Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-06-13

John r Parker, Of Monroe, is said
to have made $500, 600 on the recent
rise In cotton. Mr. Parker got on
the bull side Of the market ut All early
stage Of the rise. nnd there he stayed.
Mr.. Parker was already worth over
u half million dollars and his recent
winnings have made him the only mill
lionaire In Ouachita parish. b. Il.
Truth
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-06-13
ADJOURNED MEETING or the BOARD
OF TRUSTEES.

New IBERIA, La, June 2nd, 1903.
The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
town of New iberia met this day pursuant
to adjournment with Mayor John Fisher
in the chair and the following members
present to.wit .--Messrs. A. B. Murray,
A. Cousin, Jr., J. E. Dnpuy, and o. Renou,
det. Absent Messrs, u. @. Dupre and
y. Guillot.
The minutes Of May the 4th and 25th
were read and approved on motion Of Mr.
Renoudet, seconded by Mr.. Murray and
carried. The monthly reports Of the City
Judge, Secretary, Collector, Treasurer
and Impounder of Stock were read and or.
dered spread upon the minutes on motion
of Mr.. Renoudet, seconded by Mr.. Murray
and carried and which are as follows, to-
with.
New Iberia, La, June LIST, 1908.
To the Hon. the Mayor and Board Of
Trustees Of the Town Of New Iberia.
Gentlemsn-Below please find state
ment Of the operation Of the City Court
for the mnnth Of May, 1903.
Amt. OF fines imposed and collected. 500. 35
Time served by prisoners 90 days.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT BRowN,
Judge OF the City Court.
Newslberia, La, June End, 1908.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-06-13

81 warrants iss1ed, but not PIE
scented to the Treasurer aud there
fore not paid .. .. 2545 0s
Note for land to open up Dale
Street with 81 interest from
$40, l37. AZ
This re ,ort docs not include the in
debtedness due by the City for the pur-
chase price Of the Water Works and Flee
trio Light Plant or amount due by the
Water Works Commission for operating
the same If any, nor does 1t include the
10000. 90 each year that the City of Now
Iberin has had to pay from its revenues
during the past two years in payment of
the Certificates of Indebtedness of the City
and which is not covered by the three
mill special tax. l would respectfully
recommend that you appoint committee
to destroy the old checked up warrants
now in the Treasurer's hands. This re-
port Is confined in the period from Oct. lst
1902 to and including May lst 1909, ex-
cept where otherwise specified.
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. FAaoT, May Goth 1908.
1t was moved by Mr.. Renoudet, second
cd by Mr.. Murray and carried that the
Mayor appoint committee of three to
destroy old warrants which have been
checked by the auditor and paid The
The Mayor appointed on this committee
the Finance Committee. A letter from
Mr. II. T. Nelson to the City Council
asking that the Ciry refund the
sum Of $500 paid the City by
the New York Underwriters Agency as o
license for 1902 and that this Agency be
excluded from the payment of license for
the reason that IL 10 merely an Agency Of
the Hartford Fire Insurance Go. was read
and discussed when il was moved by Mr..
Renoudet, seconded by Mr.. Cousin and
carried that this matter be deferred until
the next meeting.
The attention OF the Council having
been called to the fact that Mr.. Daniel
Boutte owed the City the sum Of thirty
dollars a. a balance collected for the Jacob
0uth sidewalk This matter was discussed,
when II was moved by Mr.. Murray, second
cd by Mr. Renoudet and carried that the
Secretary make demand upon MIR. ID.
Boutte for the payment Of the $4,000 be.