The Newtown bee., 1905-09-29
ION THE PIKE.N

partment was fully up to ayear ago, thanks to the able management of w. M. Reynolds, who is well-liked by the show men. Those who took space ''On the Pike" were Charles Provine of New Milford, peanuts and pop corn: Madam Verilla. palmist; w. R. Valley, Frankforts; Wild Girl, J. M. Stacke; restaurant, Mrs Carey; fish pond, Ab- raham Katz; G. w. Parker, wire jew elry; balloons, Prof Lambago; moving pictures, E. H. Tolles; whips, J. Bo- man man & O.: photographer, photo y % Prof Lean- CT: game, J. H. Goodrich; P. M. Mo In tyre; jingle board, A. E.. Osborne; A. Morelle, Frankforters; jewelry, A. Brown; steer, George Cripps; game, Richard Cowley; W. T. Mack, magnet ic wonder, Thomas Tobin, manager; The snake show of Prof Charles Vol cott drew a constant crowd. A young Mexicon miss, "Paula, the rattlesnake Queen," sat in an enclosure surround ed by about 100 poisonous snakes. COULD NOT LIFT HIM.
 R. H. Mack, the magnetic wonder, who exhibited under tent under the management of Thomas Tobin, at tracted a lot of attention and made considerable fun. Dozens of the strongest men on the grounds tried to sentative Heating attempted it, but failed, as did Sheriff Johnson, President Mitchell and others. Dr Virchow, of the University of Berlin, calls his power the force of nervous resistance. Dr Sargent of Harvard university, Dr Gray of New York, and Dr Loomis of Yale university, advance no theory beyond saying it is probably the appli- cation of personal magnetism. MT Mack says he is not conscious of the power of attempting to control man s will during the test. His mind is al ways on his subject. After the tests he says he feels tired but it is hard to tell whether it is mental or physical weakness.
 GOOD CARRIAGE EXHIBIT.
 A. M. Briscoe & Son, Sandy Hooks reliable carriage men, had tent show with dozen or more fine top carriages, business wagons, buggieS and road wagons. They also showed a wagon, said to be 100 years old at least. They had many visitors during the fair.
 The well-known firm of R. Hatch & Sons of New Fairfield were on hand with their handsome carriage exhibit. having a tent of their own. c. B. Hatch, manager of the business, was in charge of the exhibit, which includ- ed top carriages, buggies, business wagons, two-seated carriages etc. The firm will also make an exhibit at the Danbury fair.
 AN EXCELLENT MACHINERY SHOW.
 T. B. Platt & Son, the well-known dealers in agricultural tools, took large space in the main building, show ing a Gale Baldwin ensilage cutter, Clark Safety engine, Planet, Jr., cul- cooler, hand and horse corn planter, bag truck, sulky and hand blows. The exhibit had many visitors.
 MRS WILDMAN INJURED.
 Mrs Ira Wildman exhibited spin ming wheel, ,elaborately decorated with Everlasting" While placing the wheel in the Exhibition hall she acci- dentally ran sharp iron into her hand, making painful and danger ous wound. Dr Schuyler dressed it.
 Thursdays balmy weather brought out gOOd-siZed crowd, although the attendance was not what it should have been. There was an excellent list of entries for the horse racing. THE BEE goes to press too early to give the result.
 NOTES AND INCIDENTS.
 B. B. Hyde of Flushing, N. Y., was at the grounds, Tuesday, the guest of Alex Sinclair of Monroe.
 MT and Mrs Miles Burr, L. B. Beardsley Of Monroe took in the sights at the fair, Tuesday.
 J. K. Robinson of Greenfield Hill, president of the Diamond Match Co.,, came to the Fair grounds, Tuesday. in his handsome lOcomobile. They made the trip via Danbury.
 James F. Valleley. chief of the secret service of the New York and New Ha- ven road, was at the grounds during