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WATERFOWL.
DEATH OF SIDNEY SMITH.

DEATH OF SIDNEY SMITH.
Sidney Smith died at his home in
Guernseytown, last Tuesday. Mr.
| for about 30 years. He was 70 at the
time of decease. His widow, one son
and daughter, survive him.
The Town hall was we'll filed, last
Friday evening, with an appreciative
audience that frequently and heartily
applauded Rev e. L. Chichester and
the quartet from Hampton Institute,
Va, who entertained them for an
hour and half. Mr. Chichester's &C
count of the work was brief, but pre-
cisely to the point, and his manner
was particularly pleasing and the
rendering variety of the old plant
alton songs.
Mrs Zenas P. Candee of Waterbury
visited In town, last Sunday.
Miss Mary Verba, who Is home from
the Boston Conservatory of Music,
played the organ, Sunday evening, at
the services held in the Congregation.
al church.
Dla G. w. Bidwell had a chill, Sat-
urday night, and was unable to attend
church on Sunday.
| CudTleS 6lQW6ll Ol OQClGOQ IL VlSlG'
ing at the home of @. w. Bidwell.
Principal f. J. Working and family
left for Yarmouth, early Friday morn
ing.
| The Thomaston band, who are to
give concert here, next Friday even.
| Ing, are advertising the event in big
letters on cloth covered vehicle in
the usual way.
Mrs e. III. Brown of Southbury visit
ed with friends here, recently.
Mrs Marflla Atwood is spending q
week at Plainville, the guest of MI
and Mrs Thomas Peck.
| The members of the Methodist Sun
day school enjoyed picnic, last
Thursday, at Lake Compounce.
Edward Bronson has gone to New
Haven to fill position temporarily.
Selectman ]. g. Skilton was confin-
ed for day or two, last week, with
illness.
Lyman Sperry is one of the first to
finish haying.
Frederick Lynn has improved OF
late SO as to be able to ride from Mi
nortown to this village.
f. j. Working, having doctored our
old Town clock, which had been con-
demned as useless, up into q we'll be-
haved and faithful monitor, it was no.
ticeable that it attempted to get
cranky again, the next day after his
departure to Southington, q couple of
weeks ago, and astonishing how well
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# beha We d Immediately on hts return.
the Wednesday before the family
started for Yarmouth.
Mr. and Mrs John Beers Of Watkins.
N. J., are In town, visiting With Mrs
Beers parents and sister.
Former Conductor Cook 2h& family
have removed to Ntnsted.
John Coligan, who suffered broken
ribs and other injuries at Oakville,
lately is SO improved as to be around
about as usual.
Mrs Somervllle, who formerly was
employed in the Savings Bank, but
lately as bookkeeper for an Oakville
firm, has broken up housekeeping
since the death of her mother, and
will 60 to Waterbury to reside with
her sister.
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spending the summer at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs Grandson Northrop.
Mr. and Mrs Mark McEslin are enter
tanning Mr. and Mrs Stone from Aga
wan, Mass, at their home on Main
street. S<e5 !.
Mrs Frederick Turrill and son, Henry
s. Turrill, OF New Milford, we're In
town on Monday, the guests of Mrs
Carson Mead.
Miss Lena Greer was the guest OF
Miss Snedeker in Sherman, over Sun
day. .s. p.
Miss Nellie Mcmahon of New Mil
ford was In town on Monday.
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KENT.
WHEN MACEDONIA WAS BOOMING.

WHEN MACEDONIA WAS BOOMING.
Some few weeks ago in conversation
with Egbert Schermerhorn in the days
when Macedonia with it's blast fur
mace, two FORCES, mills and store, was
remarked there were then through
Macedonia to the Sharon town line, IL
or more occupied dwelling houses,
which are now in ruins or torn down.
In two and half miles at present,
there is only one little dwelling with
it's solitary inhabitant. Some few
years ago, when riding from Ellsworth
to West Ellsworth in the neighboring
town of Sharon, in company with an
old man, whose boyhood was passed in
the vicinity, the writer was pointed
out, there was house-there were
fertile meadows" in numerous in
stances, where only could be seen
woods and swamps. At present on
the road from Macedonia to South
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-07-20
WEST CORNWALL.
NEWS TERsELY TOLD.

NEWS TERsELY TOLD.
Miss Orrie Nettleton has been visit
ing Mrs George 81. Beck.
William d. Bosler was in New York
on business, the latter part of last
week.. returning on the Sunday noon
express.
Miss Carrie Wanzer of Danbury has
been engaged as school teacher in the
senior department. for the next school
year. She comes highly recommended
and it is expected that she will give
satisfaction. Miss Elizabeth Hart is
again engaged for the primary depart
ment.
Joseph T. Mallinson again made his
pilgrimage to this village from New
Haven, last Sunday. . -..
Mrs Arthur M. Pratt and two daugh-
tiers of Deep River, with Miss Mildred
Powell of Sheffield, visited in town,
Saturday of last week. This is Mrs
Pratt's first visit to this place since
the doctor sold out his practice here
about six years ago, and her many
friends were glad of this opportunity
for short visit.
G. e. Baldwin was in Madison, N.
Y, last week, attending funeral,
and returned home on Monday.
Miss Pearl Stevens is visiting her
brother, DR. II. G. Stevens. ST.,
Frank Hall entertained the villagers
with a fine display of left over fire
works on Tuesday evening of last
week, he having brought them with
him from New Haven.
Mr. and Mrs A. L. Mallett and in:
FAINT daughter of Theresa, N. Y, are
at the home of Mrs Mallett's parents
Mr. and Mrs e. Roraback.
One of the city ladies recently lost q
$3.50 gold piece and remembering that
she dropped some coins near the sta
ton a few days previously and search
ing the spot was lucky enough to find
the gold piece where it had lain, with
several silver coins, q number of days.
Miss Abbie Smith of Sharon spent
last week at the home of her brother,
George R. Smith, returning Sunday,
when her mother, Mrs J. B. Smith,
came over for short visit.
J. w. Dean and son, who have been
staying at the Mansion house for the
past 10 days, returned to their home at
New York on Saturday last.
Rev and Mrs Charles N. Fitch are
guests at Highland Lake, for the week,
of Mr. and Mrs Willard Holmes of
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Secretary Russell of the Ansonia Y.
NJ. @. A., and party of seven young
men called at THE BEE office, last
Friday. They were on theiSway to
the station to take train to Steven
son, after having walked up from Of
ter Rock to Camp Pootatuck to call
on the party of Y. M. @. A. people
camped at that place. The Ansonia
camp is located at Otter Rock, on the
Housatonic and there we're SO men
there. They called their place Camp
Otterwa. The Bridgeport camp is To-
Gated above Hanover and there are 38
young men there.
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BETHLEHEM.
DEATH OF MRS h. c. HILL.

DEATH OF MRS 81. c. HILL.
Elizabeth Jackson, wife of Henry G.
Hill, died on Sunday at 6 p. M, after
an illness of about week. She was .
daughter of the late James Jackson
and had always lived in the house she
died in. Mrs Hill was of retiring
disposition and a devoted wife and
mother. She will be ssdly missed in
the home and family. A husband,
two SONS, Robert D. and Oliver c., and
two daughters, Mrs N. 81. Bloss and
Miss Hattie, are left to mourn their
loss. Mrs Hill was GA years of age.
The funeral was attended from the
Methodist church, Wednesday at 2. 30
p. m.
Miss Phoebe Smith has returned
from several weeks spent at the shore
and other places.
81. I. Smith was at the home of his
father, J. w. Smith, on Saturday.
Judge F. M. Peasley spent q few
days at Breezy Crest with his family,
recently.
Mr. and Mrs G. Albee and Mrs Al.
bees mother of New Haven spent
Sunday at John Green's.
Edgar G. Daniels has returned home
after q two weeks stay at f. 81,
Thompson's.
Mr. and Mrs John Stone of Torring
ton spent Sunday with J. B. Sanford
Mrs G. Bidwell and Mrs Kathrine
| Woodruff of Watertown spent day
at A. G. Lakes, last week.
Miss Helen Gould is spending a few
days with Miss Anna B. Lake.
Mrs III. I. Smith of Middlebury has
been visiting at J. w. Smiths.
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LITCHFIELD COUNTY.
ROxBUKr.
LOCAL NOTES OF INTEREST.

LOCAL NOTES OF INTEREST.
Samuel Hurlburt came up from New
Haven in bis automobile, Sunday, and
spent the day with his brother, G. w.
Hurlburt. -.-.
Several members of the K. o. s.
club are planning for an outing at
Lake Waramaug in August.
Mr. and Mrs Daley OF Danbury are in
town for few days.
James Nichols and Miss Bessie Dick
inson were in town, last Sunday.
Albert Peck OF Watertown is spend
ing few days with John Minor.
Daniel Clemmens is visiting his
brother in New York City.
Mr. and Mrs Clarence Roberts well
coined son at their home, last week.
Louis Leavenworth of New York
City is the guest of Mr. and Mrs Fred
Leayenworth.
Calvin Crofut, who has been spend
ing several weeks with his parents, re-
turned to Newark, last Sunday.
Mrs Florence Williams of Quakers'
Farms visited Seneca Durlin, last
week.
Edwin Dickinson of South Britain
called on friends in the North district,
last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Bostwick OF
Bridgewater spent Sunday in town.
Alfred Platt of Southbury was in
town, Saturday.
James Nichols of New town spent
Sunday in town.
Mrs Jennie Thomas is spending a
few weeks at the shore.
Everett Davenport is home on va
cation.
Mrs John Minor entertained friends
from out of town, last week.
Mabel Thomas is enjoying the sea
breezes at Morris Cove with party OF
Woodbury. young people.
Mrs Caroline Thomas is visiting he1
niece in Waterbury.
Miss Sarah D. Baldwin of Washing
ton, D. c., is at DR. Pons' for the sum
mer.
DR. Burr of Rocky Hill spent Sunday
with Rev G. D. Chunn.
Mrs Sarah Hodge spent last week
with an aunt in Washington.
DR. and Mrs Pons returned, last
Tuesday, from an outing spent al
Stony Creek and Walnut Beach.
Miss Jennie Barnes entertained {
party of young people at her summer
home over Sunday.
Mary Barnes and Fanny Lane O.
Derby are at Mrs Marion Barnes'.3
Theodore Elwell entertained his TIVE
brothers from Danbury over Sunday
Henry Larson and Noble Davenport
fare to have long distance telephone
soon.
The health officer has removed tn,
quarantine from the last scarlet feve
house, so that at present the town i
free from contagious diseases.
The Weller district schoolhouse ha
been thoroughly fumigated.
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Another popular excursion to Stee-
plechase Island, Connecticut's Wonder
land of Amusements, via rail to Bridge
port and steamer, Thursday, July 26.
This is q limited excursion. No tick
cts are sold beyond the seating capac-
ity of the train. Buy your tickets in
advance and avoid Disappointment on
the day Of the excursion. The Great
Steeplechase Race Course, Open Air
Theatre, Ballroom, Bathing Pavilion,
Roller Coaster, Circle Swings, Ferris
Wheel, Laughing Gallery, Musical Ca
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-07-20

rousal, The Royal Gorge, Barrel of
Love, etc., are among the numerous
attractions. Returning, the excur-
sionists will leave Steeplechase Island,
by steamer, in season to reach Bridge
port Station at 6.35 p. M, at which
time return train will depart.-[The
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad Co., F. @. Coley, Asst Cen
eral Passenger Agent.
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INDEPENDENTS.

All Stars 900 / 90 8 DO
Independents 1000 5000 % l
Summary: Home runs, Pierce, Hal
sted; three base hits, B. Hawley, Col
Inns; two base hit, Mcpherson; left on
bases, Independents 5, AL Stars 3; base
on balls off Higgins 5, of Brennan 1;
struck out, by Higgins 8, by Brennan
IL; wild pitch, Higgins 2; hit by
pitcher, Mcpherson, Brennan; hits off
Higgins IL. off Brennan 3; time of
game, lao, Umpire Barker. Attend
ance 200. ."
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BRIDGEWATEK,
DEATH OF KENNETH HARRIS.

DEATH VI hENNETH HARRIS.
The remains of Kenneth Harris were
brought here from his home in Spring
field, N. j., on Saturday, and laid to
rest in the family plot in the Center
cemetery, beside his father, the late
DR. F. T. Harris. His age was 16 years.
He leaves besides his mother, one
brother, Richard Treat Harris, and q
large number of friends.
PfohorA Pon1on nP Ch01tnv, 4 10
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Mrs L. e. Mckenzie and son, George,
are with Mrs McKenzie's father, Henry
Johnson, in Zoar, for the summer.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-07-20

John L. Hughes has sold tract of
land he owned near Taunton lake to
New York parties, who are to build a
large summer cottage on it.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-07-20

Master Earl Smith Of Bethel was a
guest, last week, of Mr. and Mrs Perry
Smith in Taunton.
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WASHINGTON.

EXTENDING THE TELEPHONE SERVICE.
The telephone service locally is en-.
joying fine boom, thanks to the en-
ergy Of the capable local manager, S.
Ford Seeley. Those who have put In
new phones during June were: DR.
Pendleton, w. L. Chaplin, D. Bowley,
DIR F. e. West, Mrs W. D. Black, ia
cob Doll, Belden Brown. John Eckman,
S. A. Anderson, G. II. Trowbridge, E.
NJ. Watson, Mrs Kingman, Miss w. S.
Weir, John G. Hunt, John Anderson,
Town of Washington, w. T. Kilborn
house, Anthony swoerer, 81. B. Turn
er, G. M. Breinig, 2. w. Abbott.
ARRIVALS AT THE BADER HOUSE.
w. L. Durgy, F. 81. Barnes, Dam
bury; NJ. L. Terrell, Boston, Mass; A.
IS. Call, Springfield, Mass; n. G..
Smith, Mrs Henry Stanley, J. NJ.
McCarmek, New Haven; e. @. Bogart,
Bridgeport; 8. F. Seeley, FL. Hosford,
S. L. HOLSTER, William 81. Dougal,
Washington; J. R. Dolan, e. NJ. DAILY,
New Milford; w. s. Brakeman, Bethle-
hem; George Burbank, #. Zabreskie,
New York City; DR. 81. L. Riley, Hart
ford; w. NJ. Keller, New Milford; C.
r. Williams, Waterbury; II. e. Gil
bert. Gaylordsvi lie; ]. L. Burkhardt,
South Kent; &c. Tolles, Bridgeport; G.
w. Robbins, Danbury; A. G. Packard,
Springfield, Mass; W. Kinney, Tor
rington; N. Berhary, New Haven; A.
NJ. Monson, New York; e. Aldrich,
Bethel. .-
A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION.
John Rydin, employed by S. f.
Seeley. has bought Sflas Richmonds
place at New Preston station. It is
cow occupied by Mr. Rydin's brother,
Solomon Rydin, Jr.
Gregory Mason is critically i'll with
typhoid fever at the Cortland Cole
place.
Mr. and Mrs G. N. Everest and
daughter, Janet, of Rochester, N. Y,
are guests of Mr. and Mrs G. Fl. Trow-
bridge. Mr. Everest is president
of the Vacuum Oil Co., which has
branches all over this country and
Europe.
Mrs Adolph Hertenstein of New
York is enjoying q sojourn at the
pleasant home Of Mr. and Mrs Andrew
Irwin.
2
August Johnson has gone to Sweden
to bring his family home
Mr. and Mrs Frank Bradley of Der
by were guests over Sunday OF Mr. and
Mrs Theodore Bradley.
The Mesdames Thomas of Boston,
Mass, are guests of DR. and Mrs s. G..
Perry. ---.--s..s,.s... Il,
Editor A. p. Smith of THE BEE was
entertained at dinner, Friday, by
Mr. and Mrs A. Lincoln Wanzer.
Walter Bidwell of Hartford has
visited his cousin, Hon Frank Slough
ton.
The Bader brothers have q very
handsome Edison photograph and
cabinet for holding records.
: Mrs Holman of Bridgeport is visiting
Mrs Carl Bader.
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M. johnson and family of Long
Island are guests of Mr. and Mrs Henry
johnson in Zoar for few days.
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DR. Hess Stock Food Poultry Pans
cea and Instant Louise Killer, al
guaranteed to do their respectivel
work or your money back at s. e.
Sanford & Co. g.
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Miss Eleanor Roach Of Bridgeport is
spending a-few weeks with her cousin,
Miss Frances Calvin, in Zoar.
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Richard Randall, Jr., of Shelton,I is
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-07-20
Use Quick and Easy Soap

ara Wssbing Powder. 1t IL the best that can
- made. Manufactured by the
VALLEY SOAP Co.. Southbury, OF.
Grease taken In exchange for soap.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-07-20

John Rydin, employed by s. f.
Seeley. has bought Sflas Richmond
place at New Preston station. 1t is
cow occupied by Mr. Rydin's brother,
Solomon Rydin, Jr.
Evening journal., 1906-12-29

looked at them longingly. She wished
Aunt Hetta would introduce her, but in
stead Aunt Hetta got out and went into
the house
Presently she came out again. An elderly
man was with her. He called the boy and
girl over and then all four came over to
me carriage lucy" said Aunt Hetta
this Is Mary Holden and John Holden
They are the grandchildren OF a dear old
friend Of mine. and I'm going 70 let Won 20
UP on the mountain with them. John
Holden knows all about the mountain and
he'll take care OF you"
Lucy bearned gratefully AZ John Holden
idly. '-''''1 ''''''
Aunt Hetta chimed in.-"John isn't
afraid Of gifls, I guess. Are you, John: nor
you aren't ashamed to have them along
nelther7'
John grinned. NO" he declared. smil-
ing again at Lucy. "Afary's as good as a
I look out for you"
Aunt Hetta went down 10 the Carriage
and took out a basket. Here's enough
luncheon for all three Of you," she said,
"and I'll drive over for Lucy at supper
time" Then she climbed into the carriage
and drove away and left Lucy with the
very incest boy and girl she had every
known.
After that first day Il wasn't necessary
| for Lucy 10 be driven over to the Holden
farm. She rode over on the little brown
mare that was kept especially for her
use. because IL was so gentle and trust
worthy. She rode over every morning
shortly after the boys had started out and
she came back just before supper time.
The boys never asked her how she spent
the time. They we're too busy looking for
/ the hidden cave.
About a week after they had started the
Evening journal., 1906-12-29
THE RACE OF WATERBUG AND BUZZFLY

A waterbug once. in a peanut shen boat,
Challenged Mr.. Buzzfiy to a race;
He had practised each day and had
Dragged a good deal.
And he really could set quite a paos.
But Mr. Buzzfly stole a march on the b'.s.
He hired peapod canoe;
And while Mr.. Bugg had rust one paay
oars,
With his wings Mr.. Buzzdy had esro.
Mr. Buzzhy at FIRST let the bug Eet aheaA.
To encourage the buggie a bit.
But he laughed up his sleeve at the jocks b,
would play;
He considered himself quite q Wit
Then he put down his wings ana with tive
pair or oars
He LETT Mr.. Bug IN the rear
In the future hope you won't brAg any
more"
Mr.. Buzzhy then sid With a sheer.
Evening journal., 1906-12-29

with him, but while they were looking
the grasshopper made a great jump and
landed some distance away. Spot ran
after him to see what he would do next.
Don't 60 80 near the WALTZ Brown
Eyes cried. Mother said you mustn't"
Come on" Spot said. I'm not
afraid"
He looked at the wall and saw Snow
dtop, the old white cat, lying in the sun
on top Of It fast asleep.
The grasshopper was standing on a leaf
eating his luncheon.
Lets make him jump again." Spot
said Its such fun"
Brown Eyes didn't want to go so near
the wall, but when she saw Spot getting
ready to brighten the grasshopper she fol
lowed him. They went up close to II and
Spot touched its legs. The grasshopper
jumped again, and this time he went very
close TO the wall indeed.
"oh, see him go!" Spot said. Hes
II think we had better go home now"
Brown Eyes said.
1--WE must have one more jump and
then we will CO." said Spot.
I'm afraid something will happen"
said Brown Eyes.
IF you are afraid" cried Spot, you
can stay there and will make him jump"
So he went boldly after tho grasshopper,
who was walking about on very large
dock leaf. When he came near he cried =
"Peepl Peep" at the grasshopper; but
the grasshopper did not jump.
Spot did not like TO go any nearer. He
looked at the wall with his head on one
side, but it seemed to be Just the same
as usual. He ran little way forward
and cried 'Peepl Peepv again as loud as
he could. This walked up Snowdrop, who
opened his yellow eyes and looked down
at him; but the grasshopper did not jump.
You had better come back! Brown
Eyes called.
\ wait a minute" said Spot He did
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G2h0f hay0eoe0 G1fauS00f G)ezt 1So
Near LzeMJGvI
Near hheMlmM

not want Brown Eyes to think that he
was afraid.
He went toward the grasshopper as near
as he could get and he was just going to
brighten him when he heard some one
laughing in the wall. Then he saw
two bright black eyes looking ut him out
Of a crack between the stones and some
sharp, white teeth.
THAT must be White Tooth" Spot
thought. What shall dof" he was so
scared that he could not run away.
White Tooth did not say anything, but
he laughed again. He had short legs and
a long body with yellow coat He came
out of the crack in the wall, and Spot saw
that he was going to jump and catch him.
He tried to hide himself under the dock
leaf, but White Tooth saw him with his
bright black eyes.
"oh, dear! He's going to catch me-"
Spot cried.
just then Snowdrop bounced down from
the top Of the wall. Her claws were all
spread out, very long and sharp, and her
big yellow eyes were wide open.
"Gr-r-r-Ouw she said.
But White Tooth was too quick for
her. He darted back into the crack in
the wall as quick as a flash. where Snow
drop could not reach him.
You didn't get me that timer he
said, and he laughed
Snowdrop did not say anything, but
she seemed very much disappointed. She
dew in her long claws and began to
wash her face with her paws.
The grasshopper had jumped away
somewhere else.
Spot ran home as fast as he could and
told his mother all about IT, She was
more worried than ever. She rutfled up
all her feathers and put out her head be-
tween the bars of her house to see where
White Tooth was
"Cluckl cluck" she said. II told you
not to go near the wall"
81 will never go there again." said
Spot
Mrs. Leghorn took him under her
wings and would not let him go out again
at all that day.
Evening journal., 1906-12-29

drawing shows how to Join the ribs TO the
head OF the stick You must shape the
ends OF tho ribs so they win fold down hut
won't turn .the wrong way Ike an umbrella
turned inside out. Paste the paper on the
ribs the same as IN making a kite and
there you are You viii have 20 expert
ment with the weight at the bottom OF tho
stick. getting it just heavy enough 10 ke -
Il right side up.
Tommy was delighted with the new toy,
and on Uncle Dicks next visit 10 the
w-oodshed had a bunch Of them ready, 50
that he KEEP a LOT OF them In the air BY
shooting them up as fsst as they reached
the ground.
Evening journal., 1906-12-29

man. nattine Tommy on the head while
a reminiscent light came into his kindly
gray eyes. "that was before your father
Tommy. The arrow J speak Of was eight
feet long. which make @ sixteen feet In
diameter when Sc unfolded. ~ was COW
cred with checsoclOth instead OF paper 70
make It stronger.
There was a county fair being held about
two miles out of town. one OF the attrac-
tons OF which was a balloon ascension.
We had made a big bow gun with tire
mendous hickory bow, that shot our para
chute almost out % sight Well. when
IL started 10 come down. Of course the
Evening journal., 1906-12-29

air eot under the cover and 30 opened up
Beautifully. There happened 20 be a cur
rent of air that carried the parachute
toward town. While &c slowly descended
some boys in tho village streets caught
sight OF %, and as 81 came from the de
rection of the fair they jumped Gt the
conclusion THAI It was part 0f tho balloon
outfit. Al first they imagined there was
man IN t. but as St came nearer they
saw II was empty, and OF course thought
the man had fallen OUT. rs AZ hoated over
the village an the boys ana about half
OF the grown folk started 70 chase u
across the fields ana you can imagine
;heir surprlze when it came down about