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The Newtown bee., 1904-02-26

 stood behind the stone wall With my trusty gun, And heard the hounds a-coming. In hustling, lively run. You can bet my heart was jumping: But my nerves were quick and strong, For I knew there'd be something doing, And without my waiting long. Then over the ledge sly Reynard darts, Within easy reach I saw him bound, Behind some sprouts he stopped to
 bark, To see if he could hear the hound. Bang! Bang! Rang out. Of course he
 is dead, But all I saw was streak of red. He went over the knoll with the live.
 Hest grace, To shake that bush in another's face. Now, brother sportsmen, you need not
 laugh, Sometimes old birds are caught with
 the chaff. Should such thing befall your lot Own up the coin. My advice you've pOt
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-26

stretch our necks to see it's topmost point, without going up on the eleva- tor that is continually on the move, at government expense, to take who- ever may wish to do so, on the same principle observed when we go to mill, first come, first served" On the Mall, near by, which is to Washington what Boston Common is to Boston, there stands the trunk of gigantic red wood from California, I should think atleast 30 feet high. I had no tape line so, farmer-like, I paced around its base and found it to be 25 paces, or about 85 feet. From the monument we went to the National Museum, the finest collection of speci- mems from all departments of natural history to be found in the United States. From thence to the capitol, where both Houses of Congress were in session. The Panama canal ques- tion was uppermost in the Senate, and the Notifications appropriation bill in the House. In the Senate, Senator Spooner of Wisconsin held the floor most of the day with speech on the Panama question, his contention being the superiority of the Panama over the Nicaragua route. We were in to hear the closing part of his speech, which was frequently interrupted by Senator Morgan of Alabama, who had entirely different views on the matter. We divided the balance of our time between the two branches, and were in the House long enough to hear a spirited discussion upon the fortitica. tions bill, led by Congressman Smith of Kentucky and the minority leader, Congressman Williams of Mississippi against so large an one, and by Con- gress man Smith of Louisiana and Congressman Payne of New York in favor. Other representatives, pro and con, joined in making very spirited and interesting debate, especially tc one who never before has had the op portunity to see Congress in session The House is in session to-day (Friday) and we expected to attend, but an ice storm last night, and still in contin uance, makes the streets almost i'm. passable to pedestrians, especially tc me, and we will not venture out Nc doubt it is just as we'll, for I find my self dreadfully tired with the past three days work. But, wanting oul trip to be an educator as we'll as one of pleasure, l suppose self will be sometimes forgotten until nature her self calls a halt. We are to leave al 7.05 p. m. tonight for the Pacific coast. Perhaps you will hear from u. again.-[E. L.. Johnson.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-26

The Frank Toole farm in Taunton being Peter McKeever of Bridgewater. MT McKeever will take possession about April 1.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-26

D. E. Soule, popular New Milford builder, was in town, Friday, dining at the Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-26

ington's birthday, and throwing the stars and stripes to the breeze. Town Treasurer Northrop and Patrick Gan non also had Old Glory waving to the breeze in front of their residences.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-26

Ezra M. Young and Marshall War
 ner, who have been living in w. B..
 Terrill's house, have moved into M. J. Keating's house near the railroad.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-26
THE FRANK POOLE FARM SOLD.

PETER MIG KEEvBR OF BRIDGEWATER l THE PURCHASER.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-26
Miss Fannie Toole and Frank Toole of Danbury were in town, Monday.

The carriage of Frederick Andrews tipped over and his horse fell down in front of TEE BEE office, Monday morn- ing. The members of THE BEES staff hastened to MT Andrews aid, and af- fairs were straightened out without any damage to MT Andrews or team.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-26

Philips Morris, son of MT and Mrs L. c. Morris, is recovering from an attack of the measles.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-26
THE FOX HUNT.

WRITTEN FOR THE BEE BY REUBEN
 HAYSEED.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-26
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

A MEETING OF PUTNAM COUNCIL TO
 BE HELD NEXT SUNDAY.
 A regular meeting of Putnam coun- cil, Knights of Columbus, will be held on Sunday, the 18th, at the Brick building at II a. m., when important tendance is requested.-[M. J. White, Grand Knight.
 Newtown, February 26, 1904.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-26

Daniel w. McNamara of Danbury was in town, Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-26

Dr A. L. Schuyler is said to have more than B cases of measles under his care.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-26

R. H. Beers & Go. showed their pa tr1otism by closing their store, Wash
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04
To Raise Anger. Kittens.

Many people find 1t difficult to bring
up Angora kittens. but find no dif1-
Guilty. and l have raised twelve. Keep
them always warm, away from drafts.
Be sure their bedding Is changed often.
Keep them in dark place for the first
two or three weeks. Feed the mother
well with good. nutritious food. With
hold meat or any solid food for two
days after the kittens arrive. Let the
mother cat go out as often - possible
for rest and fresh air. When the kit
tens are three or four weeks old. let
them have a room to themselves, II
you can, with various things to climb
over, and good warm bed in the cor
ner. When they are about three weeks
old teach them to lap milk. Give them
warmed milk. one-third water. and a
little sugar. Cut their first meat fine.
Never destroy all the kittens in lit
ter. Keep one, or the poor mother will
have the dread milk fever.-Margaret
l.. White, in Good Housekeeping"
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04
Russians Very unfriendly.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 2S.-The Bourse
Gazette makes Washington dispatch
saying the United States has under
taken to lay submarine cable from
the Philippine islands to Japan, to
prevent the latter's isolation in case
the Russians cut the Shanghai cable,
the subject of a bitter attack upon the
government at Washington "for this
new evidence of its breach of neutral
ity." claiming that the contention of
the United States that the landing of
the cable will be undertaken for the
improyement of trade relations does
not clear Americas skirts and IN
ouiring "what the Americans would
say IL Germany had run cable from
Kiao Chou to Port Arthur or Vladl-
vostock."
The news that the United States had
assented to the extension OF the "a
cific cable to Japan. with the reasons
therefor assigned in the dispatches
from washington, still further agra
yated the popular belief that the unit.
ed States is siding with japan agains. a
Russia. The few Americans at 81.
petersburg have all remarked upon the
changed demeanor of their Russian
friends. Formerly they were treated
with the greatest cordially, but now
the Russians greet them with the
question: $1,000 .rd
,,,,i ~e have to fight her also before
the war comes to an enos
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04
RPANESE FLEET ATTACKS PORT ARTHUR.
KUROPAlKN WANTS FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND MEN

London. Feb. 27.-A dispatch to a
5 agency from st. Petersburg says
official report of Major General
&, chief of staff of Viceroy Alexier,
|he details Of the attack on Port Ar
during the morning of February
is as follows:
Che enemy's squadron of sixteen
ships approached from the Dalny
toward the harbor of Port Arthur
bit II o'clock this morning, and at
opened fired on our three cruisers
|ide the roadstead. namely. the Ask
the Bayan and the Novik, and
against the land forts. The bonn
1ment lasted half an hour. At the
tluslon our cruisers retired into the
Dor. The enemy then bombarded
land battery for several minutes.
n the enemy also retreated, remain
out of the range of our guns.
In the meanwhile. four Japanese
sers separated from the enemy's
n squadron and went into Golubins-
pay. where they opened heavy fire
3one of our torpedo boats stationed
(he bay, and also on the coast bat
es. Consequently the commander
the fort sent troops to this point,
no landing took place. The COM
Flment there lasted twenty-five min
}. at the expiration of which the
|anese cruisers retreated. The loss
our side this day was one man
bnded in one of the land batteries.
|The officer commanding at Vladi-
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04

vostock reports that February oath,
early in the morning, ten of the enc
mys ships were seen south of the is
lands. They disappeared on the hori-
zon in the evening"
New York. Feb. 26.-The Herald
publishes the following from its Lon
don correspondent:
Strategists apparently are satisfied
that the Japanese have landed at Pos
siet bay and that their object is to
either attack Vladivostock or threaten
kiran. Harbin and the Russian COM
munications generally. Military men in
Berlin scout the report of landing,
pointing out that the garrison at Hun
chun Is reported to consist of two regi-
ments. and that they would not have
fed without firing shot.
General Plugs report that eleven
Japanese warships had been seen off
Vladivostock tends to strengthen the
reported landing at Possiet. Possiet
bay is good harbor, but in winter it
freezes for five miles from shore. 1t is
fortified and formerly, at least, was an
important military post, as high as
10000 men having been kept there dur
ing 1894. the year of the Japanese-C Chi
nese war The Notifications alone call
for good-sized garrison. If the Jap
anese have landed there, they must be
credited with daring bit of strategy.
New York. Feb. 26.-The Herald
publishes the following from its st.
Petersburg correspondent:
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04

The surprising and almost astound-
ing latest news is that General Kuro-
patkin will not go to the front as was
previously announced in three days
time, but not for several weeks. The
reason for this, is that it is not worth
while for him to go there until 100000
Russian soldiers are gathered at the
seat of war. In fact, he cannot take
the offensive until that number is
Forthcoming. The present force avail
able outside of the heavy contingent
guarding the railroad does not exceed
10000 men.
General Kuropatkin. it is remem-
bered, was recently in Japan, where
he formed very high opinion of the
efficiency of the Japanese troops. 1t
may also be recollected that he be-
longs to the antiwar party. At re-
cent audience with the Emperor, Cen
eral Kuropatkin spoke very openly
about the necessity of his having a
large number of troops, and he is fur
ther credited with having said: your
majesty will need me back soon to
look after European developments" I"
and very propably the key to this is
given in the statement of a widely
known Russian international jurist,
who says it is quite possible that Rus
sia will wage war concerning the Thi-
betan question, but with Thibet the
only ostensible cause to be used in
case England should make any move
of too friendly nature toward Japan.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04
Russians Badly Alarmed.

New York, Feb. 27.-The Herald pub
lishes the following from it's st. Peters
burg correspondent:
After days of anxious waiting for
news the people here have at last set
tied down to the idea that it is useless
to expect tidings from the seat of war
for some time-weeks at the least
That is the official intimation
The men of the moment General
Kuropatkin and Admiral Makaroff, will
probably not reach the seat of war for
a month. and operations, on land at
least, are not likely, that is, as far as
Russian desires are concerned, to COM
mence until General Kuropatkin has
had time to thoroughly take in and
sum Of the situation.
AS has previously been indicated,
there is great probability that the jap
anese may avail themselves of the very
state of unpreparedness in which the
Russians find themselves to hurry on
their military operations.
This is much feared here. The result
of what might happen under such cir
cumstances hangs as nightmare over
Russia's peace of mind. Meanwhile,
all are hoping fervently that the Jap
anese will stay their hands,
Russia is pushing her military prep
artions, tardy though they be. with the
utmost haste, but single railway line
and not very strongly laid one at
that, forbids an enormous traffic being
sent along, for the line will neither
stand great weights nor high speed.
Even with the greatest care, 1t is rec
ognized that breaks on the road are to
be numerous.
Lake Baikal SO far has proved the
weak spot on the line. There has been
great delay in getting the much-desired
rails laid over the ice.
Owing to the cold there is very
large demand for felt, which is largely
used in lining the wagons in which SOL
diers are conveyed The price has gone
up from 10 kopecks to l ruble 80 ko-
pecks per archin The price of provis-
ions is going up all along the line and
especially does meat command high
rates.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04
Did Not Block the Harbor.

Toxic, Feb. 27.-Vice Admiral To-
go's attempt to bottle up the Russian
fleet at Port Arthur by sinking a fleet
of stone-laden merchant steamers in
the mouth Of the harbor, evidently
failed, though the venture caused no
loss of life and the vessels lost were
not of great value.
Five ships were prepared by Vice
Admiral Togo for the attempted block
ade. Four are reported to have been
sunk, but the fate of the fifth is un-
known here. 1t is presumed that it
withdrew with the other Japanese ves-
sells.
The five vessels were filled with
stones, so as to make the obstruction
permanent, and were manned by vol
unteer merchant crews. 1t was impos-
sible to select naval officers and sail
ors, on account Of their great rivalry
to participate in the daring venture.
Accompanied by four battleships,
nine cruisers and numerous vessels of
the torpedo fotilla, the stone-laden
steamers reached Port Arthur Wednes-
day. While the fleet engaged the
shore batteries, the steamers made
dash for the mouth of the harbor, d.
rectly under the Russian guns.
Details of the attack have not been
received here. but 1t is evident that
the Russian fire sank the steamers be-
fore they reached the points planned
for their laundering by the Japanese.
The naval department has received
brief dispatch from the commander
of one Of the torpedo boat destroyers
saying that no lives and no warships
were lost, and that nc damage was in
fiicted by the Russians. Pending the
receipt Of the oficial report OF Vice
Admiral Togo, the naval department
declines to make any announcement re-
garding the affair.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04
PAN AGREES TO
PROTECT KOREA

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The Japanese
alton has received from Toxic the
Of the treaty negotiated between
IAN and Korea by the terms of which
Japanese government guarantees
independence and territorial integ-
Of the Korean empire"
The treaty was negotiated February
at Seoul. Its text follows:
Mr.. Hayashi. the envoy extraordi-
fy and minister plenipotentiary Of
majesty, the Emperor Of Japan,
Major General Ye Tchi Yong. the
bister of state for foreign affairs,
interim of his majesty, have agreed
the following articles:
Article 1-For the purpose of main
hing permanent and solid friend
p between Japan and Korea and
hly establishing peace in the Far
bt. the imperial government Of Ko-
shall place full confidence in the
perial government Of Japan and
ppt the advice of the latter in regard
improvements in administration.
Particle 2-The imperial government
Japan shall in a spirit of firm friend
p insure the safely and repose Of the
perial house of Korea.
Particle 3-The imperial government
Japan definitely guarantees the inde-
hdence and territorial integrity OF
Korean empire.
Particle 4-In case the welfare Of the
perial house of Korea or the terri
bal integrity Of Korea Is endangered
the aggression of third power OF
Internal disturbances the govern
ent Of Korea shall Immediately take
eh measures as circumstances re-
|re, and in such case the imperial
vernment of Korea shall give full
filities to promote the action of the
lperial Japanese government.
The imperial government of japan
y, for the attainment of the above
Fntioned object. occupy. when the
eumstances require it, such places as
y be necessary from strategic points
view.
Article 5-The governments Of thu
countries shall not. in the future
lhout mutual consent, conclude witt
third power such an arrangement az
y be contrary to the principles ol
present protocol.
Article "Details In connection
Ii the present protocol shall be ar
aged as the circumstances may re,
Ire, between the representatives Of
pan and the minister of state for for
~ affairs In Korea
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04
Russian Account Of Attack.

~. ~~'ab SNSSSAns ~
IT. Petersburg. Feb. PA dispatch
on Port Arthur says the Japanese
tpedo boat attack of Feb. rs result
IN Russian success. The accurate
ooting of the batteries inflicted
yes on the enemy and caused the
ter Of one Of the Japanese torpedo
Us to explode. Early in the morn
~ Japanese feet consisting OF six
uieships and four cruisers appeared
the horizon. The Russian cruisers
icld, Bayan and Novik were then IN
harbor and the Japanese TORPEDO
Y advanced to within 80 or 90
le lengths to attack them. The
sneses battleships and cruisers
erated and then advanced against
Russian torpedo boats cruising IN
Won bay. One OF the latter broke
Pagh the enemy's lines under q not
and reached the harbor. At 1870
ock q fierce engagement took place
Neen Japanese battleship and tne
eian cruisers supported by tne
e batteries. In view OF the su'
scrity Of the enemy's six battle
: over the three Russian cruisers, J,
A3tg wers withdraw.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04
The Most Common disease.

Yorktown, Ark, Feb. 29th.-Leland
Williamson, NJ. D., successful and
clever local physician, says:
There is scarcely another form of
disease physician is called upon SO
often to treat as Kidney Disease. l
invariably prescribe Dodd's Kidney
Pills and am not disappointed in their
effect for they are always reliable.
l could mention many cases in which
l have used this medicine with splen-
did success, for example, might re-
fer to the case of Mr.. A. H. Cole.
Age 81, greatly emaciated. some
fever, great pain and pressure over
region Of Kidneys, urine filed with
pus or corruption and very foul smell
ing and passed some blood. Directed
to drink a great deal of water, gave
brisk purgative and Dodd's Kidney
Pills. The pills were continued regu-
larly for three weeks and then a few
doses every week, especially if patient
felt any pain in region of Kidneys.
Cured completely and patient per-
formed his duties as farm laborer in
four weeks"
DIR. Williamson has been a regular
practitioner for over twenty years and
his unqualified Endorsement of Dodd's
Kidney Pills is certainly a wonderful
tribute to this remedy.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04
FRANCE EXPECTS
RETURN OF PEACE

Paris, Feb. 2S.-Reports of interna-
tional entanglements growing out OF
the war continue to occupy promi
nent place in the sensational press.
But within week the officials of
the government who are in close and
constant touch with the cabinets Of
other capitals, have satisfied them
selves, first, that no international COM
plications are imminent, or likely at
least for the present; second, that
France is in no present or prospective
danger of being embroiled in any in
ternational complications.
The recent bourse panic brought
about a rather thorough survey of the
situation throughout Europe. as the
heavy decline in securities resulted
mainly from fears that the European
powers might be drawn into the con-
tiict.
The inquiries disclosed that, while
the possibilities of unexpected compli-
cations are always present. there is no
immediate reason to expect European
complications, the military activities
at various points being the natural re-
suit of war between two great powers.
Concerning the ability of France to
hold aloof from the war. the officials
base their belief on the experience of
the first few weeks of the hostilities.
At first the determination to observe
neutrality brought out sentimental
reaction favorable to Russia. with pop
ular demonstrations and subscriptions
in behalf of that country.
The authorities have now been able
to take into account all the various
currents the result heing firm cOn-
viction that France will not have her
hand forced by international agitatio0
or external complications.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04
salzer's Homo Builder Corn.

so, named because so acres produced
80 heavily that its proceeds built q
lovely home. See Salzer's catalog.
Yielded in 1908 in Ind, 1877 bu.. Ohio
160 bu.. Tenn. 9S bu.. and in Mich. 22O
bu. per acre. You can beat this record
in 1904.
WHAT DO You THINK OF THESE YIELDS
PER ACREi
120 bu. Beardless Barley per acre.
$40 bu. SalZer's New Nat. Oats-per A.
SO bu. Salzer Speltz & Macaroni Wheat.
1000 bu. Pedigree Potatoes per acre.
IA tons of rich Billion Dol Grass Hay.
$4,000 lbs. Victoria Rape for sheep-acre.
100000 lbs. Teosnte, the fodder wonder.
$4,000 lbs. Salzer's Superior Fodder
Corn-rfch. juicy fodder. per A.
NOW such yields you can have. Mr..
Farmer. in 1904. IL you will plant Sal
GERS seeds.
JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND 100
In stamps to John A. Salzer Seed Co..
La Crosse. Wis, and receive their
great catalog and lots of farm seed
samples. (W. N. W
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04
Cost of Wireless MESSAGES.

The charge for transmitting wireless
messages from ship to ship at sea is 6
pence word. with the address and
signature free. From ship to shore
the rate on the American side is 81
for ten words, and 12 cents for each
additional word; with no charge for
address and signature. On the Eng
lish side the charge for a marconigram
from liner is 6 shillings for twelve
words, and 6 pence for each additional
word. the signature and address being
charged for.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04
YNOPSlS OF LATE WAR NEWS UP T0DATE
SHOWING GREAT ACTIVITY OF JAPANESE


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The Dolores star., 1904-03-04
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

as mercury viii surely destroy the sense of smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering It through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians, the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you possibly de-
rive from them. Hars Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. j. Cheney d Co., Toledo, o. contains mer-
curry, and is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. 1t is taken Internally and made in Toledo
Ohio, BY +. j. Cheney 4 Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists Price, CSC. per bottle.
Take Halle Family Pils for constipation.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04
w. L. DOUGLAS
s3.s2 as SHOES T2Ht

w. L. Douglas
shoes have by their
excellent style,
easy-fttinS, q n d
superior wearing
qualities, achieved
the largest sale of
any shoes in the
world.
They are Just as good
as those that cost you
81 to $5-the only
difference is the price.
Sold Evsrywhsre.
Look for name and
price on bottom.
Douglas uses Corona
C01tslkil,, which In eve
be tho hneAt Patent ].
fast Color Eyeists ussd.
Write for C6talOR. WILL
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04

Piso's Cure is the best medicine We ever used
for all affections of the throat and lungs.-WM.
o. EADsLEr, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10. 1900
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04

Occasionally man remains in the
bachelor class because he is true to hi.
first love-himself
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04

An Indiana court has decided that a
man must treat his mother-in-law with
respect. Generally the mother-in-law
attends to that.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04

girl generally has an idea her hair
would be nice and fluffy If she lived In
different climate.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04

er Send for FREE %. 90 trial bottle and treatse.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, s0ftens tho gums reduces IN.
nammation, alays pain, cures wind colio 25c bottle
The Dolores star., 1904-03-04

How suddenly these mountains rise
noticed them long time ago"