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The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09
WAS HARD TO SHUT.
Boy Did His Best, But Silk Hat Was
Obstinate

Archbishop Ryan, at a dinner that
was given in his honor in Philadel-
phia, said, anent man who had
bought sailed mine:
THE gentleman's disappointment on
discovery of the salt must have been
great. 1t resembled a little, perhaps.
the emotion of certain Frankford
man.
This man had a small nephew of
in evening dress, he called at the
youngsters house. and. taking him on
his knee, gave demonstration of ar
opera hats mechanism. First he would
crush his tall black hat into a pan
cake. Then, with a loud report. he
would spring it back into its proper
shape again.
"The little fellow was amused. He
took the hat. He, too, found he could
crush it and open it again with ease.
He played with it for half an hour.
He had q good time. The episode
made an impression on him.
THE uncle called the next month
on a Sunday afternoon. This time he
wore frock coat and silk hat. He
placed the silk hat on table in the
hall, entered the parior. and began to
converse with his brother.
'An hour passed. Then the little
nephew entered with something
black and shapeless in his hand
"'Uncle,' he said, this hat is hard
er than your other one. I've had to
sit on it, but I can't get it more'n half
shut ''-Buffalo Enquirer.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09
SWINGING ROCK FIRMLY FIXED.
Gouth American Natural Wonder De-
fled Dictator of Arqentine.

fled Dictator Of Argentine.
One of the strangest of natural
wonders of South America, is the
5winging rock of Tandil Ga piedra
hovediza), says the Philadelphia Rec
ord. The stone lies about half an
hours walk from the city of Tandil,
province of Buenos Ayres, Argentine
Republic. upon the highest summit Of
little rocky ridge. When seen from
the ravine it has the form of a giant
pyramid. while from another view 1t
resembles an enormous cone. 1t is
twenty-one feet long and twenty-eight
feet high, and its weight is judged to
be about 12,5OO hundredweight, or
about 627 tons. From the distance the
stone presents a peculiar aspect. 1t is
so highly POISED on the rocky slope
that it seems as if we were watching
stone roll down the hill and resting
for second upon a very small base.
But when we approach this swinging
rock We are astoniShed by a new
wonder. We can set the stone in mo-
ton by merely pushing it with the
hand. Very often the traveller is
spared even the trouble of pushing
the stone, as the wind will cause ii
TO swing.
Early in the nineteenth century The
Argentine Republic was ruled by the
dictator Rosa with unparalleled cruel
ty for about twenty-five years. TIC
SHOW ;;is supreme power the tyran'
ordere,. that the stone be encircled
with ropes and many horses to be
harnesscd TO these ropes-but the
stone could not be moved one inch
from its resting place
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09
ALL KINDS OF FOOD FOR SAFE
Varying Comcstibes in Hot and Cold
Countries.

Varying ComcstibIes in Hot and Cold
Countries.
81 see" said CAPT. Hopkinson c. the
artillery, that they have market up
in Alaska. at a place appropriately
named Fairbanks. where they cut your
steaks with an AK from frozen bears
and deer frozen stiff in temperature
some 81 degrees below zero and Wrich
stand about the market as if they
were alive.
THAT is a peculiar sort of mar:et.
will admit. but il is no stranger than
one | ran across once in Carta sena,
Colombia 1t was awfully hot in :to ad
of awfully cold down there and things
were melting instead of freezing, as
you can imagine. And what do you
think the stock of that market con-
sisted of? Well, there were dogs and
cats and some lard and some rice
You see they happened to have rev.
olution on and the city had bee!! pc.
siegcd fer some time when ! got
through the lines and then wish ed
myself out again. The cats and dogs
for sale were dressed and skinned, and
unless some ore told you what tley
were YOU would hardly guess.
Il remember they charged SO each
for the cats and when made into a
stew you could not tell them from
rabbit. The dogs, on the other hand.
were pretty poor eating, being very
tough and stringy. AS to the utl,er
delicacy, lard and rice, a combination
of these two ingredients friend to-
gethcr does not go bad when yol. are
hungry.
In Corsica once saw a market es-
tablished on the sdewalk-t was in
Ajaccio-at which nothing was for
sale except goats. They were the
black. mountain goats of the island,
and mighty good eating"
Skyscrapers Are Not New.
We are accustomed to regard tne
skyscraper as . purely modern idea, a
Development brought about by the
crowded conditions prevailing in mod
crn cities. but according to New
York architect who has made special
study of the genealOgy of the tall
buildings. this form of roof tree is old
rather than new.
"All of the fortified cities were built
very high and narrow" he said. THE
higher the buildings the less the cir
cumferencc of the wall necessary to
inclose them, with consequent econo-
my in the number of men necessary
for the patrol and defense.
Some of the highest houses and
narrowest streets in Paris and ether
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09
Especial Correspondence.)

! desire that my ashes shall repose on
The banks of the Seine, in the midst Of the
French people, whom l loved so well.
This simple sentence is inscribed
over the door leading to the sunken
circular space under the dome of the
invalides in Paris, wherein rests, in
a sa-cOphasCs of red Finnish granite
the mortal remains OF Napoleon Bona.
larte. 1t is f.om the will of the great
est military genius of the age, the last
earthly request of broken man. pin,
ing to his death in the shadow Of his
former greatness. on a bare. wind
swept is ana, guarded by his foTMer
enemies.
gen. ration was TO PASS between
the death Of Napoleon AMI the honor
ing OF his ashes by their removal TO
Paris, 10 be lail a; last by the banks
CT the Seine When. in 1S41 the bit
terness OF Napoleon's acts and final
overthrow had died somewhat from
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA
4 Desperately Serious Case Cured BY
Or, Williams Pink Pills.

Broughl to the very verge OF starva-
tion bv the rejection OF all nourishment.
her vitality almost destroyed. the re-
covery of Mrs. J. A. Wyatt, of No. llss
Seventh street, Des Moines, Iowa,
seemed hopeless. Her physicians utterly
failed to reach the seat Of the difficulty
and death must have resulted il she bad
not pursued an independent course sug-
gested by her sisters experience.
Mrs. Wyatt says: II had pain in tho
region Of the heart. palpitation and
shortness of breath 80 that I could not
walk very fast. Ny head ached very
badly and l was seized with vomiting
spells whenever took any food. A doc
tor was called who pronounced the
trouble gastritis. but he gave me no re-
lief. Then tried u second doctor with
out benefit. BY this time had become
very weak could not keep the most
delicate broth OH my stomach, and Mt
the end of II month 1 was scarcely more
than skin and bone and was really starry
ing to death.
'Then Irecalled how much benefit my
sister had got from DIR. Williams Pink
Pills and decided to take them il place
OF the uOctOr hnculciue. ~ pioNeu d
wise decision for they helped me as
nothing else had done. Soon l could
take weak tea and crackers and steadily
more nourishment. In two weeks l was
able to leave my bed. DIR. Williams
Pink Pills were the only thing that
checked the vomiting and rs soon Us that
was stopped my other difficulties left Inc.
] have IL vigorous appetite now and am
able to attend TO all the duties of my
home praise DIR. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale Pco,l to all my friends because
l am thoroughly convinced of their
merit"
DIR. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all
druggists and by the DR. Williams Med
icinc Co., Schenectady, NY.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09
A PERFECT HAND.
How its Appearance Became Familiar
to the Public.


The story Of how probably the
most perfect feminine hand in Ameri-
ca became known to the people is
rather interesting.
AS the story goes the possessor Of
the hand was with some friends in AZ
photographers one day and while
talking, held up a piece of candy.
The pose of the hand with its per
feet contour and fault]ess shape at
tractcd the attention of the artist who
proposed to photograph it. The re-
suit was beautiful picture kept in
the family until one day, after read
ing letter from someone inquiring
as to who wrote the Postum and
Grape-Nuts advertisements Mr.. Post
said to his wife, We receive SO
many inquiries of this kind, that it is
evident some people are curious
to know, suppose we let the aGver:is-
tlsing department have that picture
of your hand to print and name it "A
Helping Hand" (Mrs. Post has as
sisted him IL preparation of some OF
the most famous advertisements.
There VAS natural shrinking
from the publicity. but with an agree
ment that no name would accompany
the picture its use was granted.
he case was presented in the light
OF extending welcoming hand to the
friends of Postum and Grape Nuts,
so the picture appeared on the back
covers of many of the January and
February magazines and became
known to millions OF people,
Many artists have commented upon
1t as probably the most perfect hand
in the world.
The advertising dept OF the Post
um Co. did not seem able to resist the
temptation 10 enlist the curiosity OF
the public, by refraining from givinG,,
the name Of the owner when the pic.S
ture appeared but stated that the
name would be given later in one OF
the newspaper announcements. thus
seeking to induce the readers to LOOK
for and read the Forthcoming adver-
tisements to learn the name OF the
owner.
This combination OF art and COM
merce and the multitude OF inquiries
furnishes an excellent illustration OF
the interest the public takes In the
personal and family life of large
manufacturers whose names become
household words through extensive
and continuous announcements In
newspapers and periodicals.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09
Everything Worn.

And you still delay the wedding,
sighed the beautiful girl. My heart is
worn out"
rs that all?" demanded the sutton
who was an advocate of procrastina
ton.
No. the carpet is worn out, the
parlor sofa is worn out, mas hopes
are worn out and pas patience Is
worn out"
The suitor whistled.
well. by gum." he retaliated. my
shoes are worn cut coming here every
w,. or three nights"
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09
The imperfect.

Lady. little lady. God has made You ilr-
Put his skies into your eyes, his SUNSHINE
in your hair:
Hobhed the Flies for your brow the rose
for your check
Made your words of mockinS birds. tina
ca-.l when you speak.
Lady, little lady, God has made Tol
sweet
Fillcl with grace your lovely face. will
grace your dainty feet;
Almost everything is yours that heavoi
could impart-
So it's odd. | think. that God quite for
got your heart!
Lsdy little lady. God left out your soul
i.I't Just one sole thing undone to mar
perfect whole:
And, perhaps. his wisdom shows in this
lack in ynu--
You'd be worth too much for earth wci,
you good and tue.
Cleveland Leader.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09
Not Afraid to Be Seen

"How does II feel to be chorus
girl? 1t must feel terrible to have
hundreds of men gazing at oro when
one is dressed SO scantily."
ut must be terrible for some. brt
am not ruilt that way"
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder. It cures pain
ful. .'sInartng, nervous feet and ingrowiag
nails It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold by
all Druggists, 25c. Trial package FREE
Address A S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09

European cities to-day" he went on to
explain. are found in the oldest quar-
ters, those which formed the original
city.
THE population Of the outlying dis
tricts of Paris is for the most part
housed in tenemcnts, in many respects
worse than the worst of our own Com
pared with the high buildings of New
York and Chicago the French tcne-
the fact remains that Europe for gen
erations has built in the air. 1t may
be that Ben Franklin brought the idea
home with him after his diplomatic
mission abroad"
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09
Textile Factories in Japan.

The largest industry in Japa: is
textile, there being some 4,537 factor.
les of various sizes engaged in this
trade, the majority being centered in
and around Osaka. These are NC. ly
worked by steam power.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09
Pavements OF Straw.

Some of the streets of Warsaw, Po-
land. are paved with straw pressed into
blocks and made hard enough to be
used for this purpose.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09

IN Europe, suing for his favor; who
lifted his own obscure family from
poverty and the commonplace to
world power and thrones; who found
in the battlefield. in the movements
of great bodies of men. in the roar of
cannon and flash of fire. his chief
stimulus to ambition and source of
power; and who, at last, broken and
spent, summed up the total of his
hopes in the one last request that his
body might be buried in Paris. by the
Seine.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09
Most Impressive Tomb.

moSt impressive lomb.
Though tardy her recognition given
the memory of the great man who
for twenty years SO swayed her des-
TIMES. France made amends by CIV
ing Napoleon one of the most impress
sive tombs in the world Unlike most
historic tombs, it is elaborate in plan,
decoration and coloring. presenting an
almost theatrical aspect; yet it is pro-
foundly impressive.
On entering the portal to the tomb
house, under the dome Of the Inval.
ides, the pilgrim is at once struck by
what appears to be an unnatural, al
most uncanny quality in the light
within For time he cannot account
for this, but at last he observes that
the place is flooded with blue light,
from a clever arrangement in the
lunettes of the dome. Truly sepu.
chral is this light, and its effect is
heightened by the view. across the cir
cular depression in which rests the
tomb, of a splendid altar. on which is
cast, from concealed windows at either
side, strong yellow light. like golden
sunshine. The twisted pillars of the
altar are laid heavily with gold. and
the effect of the yellow light upon it
and upon the silver ornaments, is
remarkably striking.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09
Needs No Inscription.

Without an inscription is the great
stone sarcophagus-for 1t needs none.
upon it, than could be expressed in
any words chiseled in stone by the
hand of man. But all about, in the
mosaic floor. in the sculptuecd walls,
In the figures of victory repeated be-
fs:a the twelve pillars sustaining .he
The Grit-advocate., 1906-03-09
Here kine-Maker Rests.

But not until he has leaned on the
circular rail of marble directly under
the dome. and gazed on the central
mass of deep red granite in the shad-
owy recess below. does the traveller
feel the true solemnity' of the tomb
house. Beneath that massive stone
lies the body of a man who sent thou
sands of his fellow creatures to their
deaths; who shattered ana built up
kingdoms at will; who brought to
their knees the haughtiest monarchs
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-16
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
STEVENSON,
MRS ROBINSON s. AMMAN.

MRS ROBINSON s. AMMAN. The community was saddened, last
 week Tuesday afternoon, February G.,
 by the death of Mrs Betsey Amelia l Hinman, wife of Robinson S. Hinman. ! who after few weeks of severe illness
 and suffering with lung trouble, pass
 ed away at her home, aged 62 years | Mrs Hinman'S native place was in South Britain. She was the daughter
 of the late MT and Mrs Samuel Brad | ley of that place and spent the early part of her life there. About 1862 she
 was married to MT Hinman and came
 live In her present home, where she has spent her entire married life. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held Friday afternoon, February 9, at o'clock at the Methodist church at Zoar Bridge. Rev G. L. Forte of South Britain officiated, assisted by Rev G. W. Eastland of East Village. A quartet from the Methodist church
 Abide With Me-" and "What is Death" There were large number of beautiful floral tributes, 1.-the casket being almost completely covered with them and there were also a number on a table near the casket. The burial was in the family lot in the Riverside cemetery near the church. The bear CTS were Walter s. Bradley and L. B. Bradley Of Stevenson, s. M. Bradley of Naugatuck and William Atwater of Derby. Mrs Hinman leaves to mourn her loss, besides her husband. three brothers: s. M. Bradley of Naugatuck, this place. Mrs Hinman had always worked hard for the support of the Met thodist church here and was always on the lookout if anyone was in trou- ble or sickness, she was on hand to do what she could to assist and help them. She was loving wife and kind neighbor and will be greatly missed in this community.
 l.. B. Bradley, in company with his brother, s. M. Bradley of Naugatuck, attended the funeral of Mrs Marsha il Hawley of Matawan, N. J., at the Hawleyville chapel, last Saturday aft ernoon. The burial was in the Land $ End cemetery at Hawleyville.
 l.. Goulett. who has been at the Grace hospital for treatment, return ed home, last Friday, much improved in health. He is now able to be about. D. l.. Saltzar of Hawleyville took MT Goulett's place at the depot during his absence.
 Mrs Caroline Erwin is spending sev- eral weeks here, the guest of her daughter, Mrs L. B. Bradley.
 John Stowe and family of Bridge port were guests, last Friday, of MT and Mrs Warren Stowe. Their grand son, William Stowe, of Bridgeport, re- mained for brief visit. Charles French filled his ice house, last week.
 Mrs L. B. Bradley enjoyed a trip to New Haven, one day last week.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-16

river freezes over, they set to work cutting ice. But so far this season there has been no ice to cut, and the men have been forced to remain idle. It is claimed that in normal winters $50O,0 1000 is spent each season in har. vesting ice between Albany and Hud- son. It is the increasing habit of hotels and breweries in the cities to make their own ice, and if the short age from natural sources should not be made up, these people will be all right, while the average householder may expect to pay large prices.
 *
 David R. Forgan, vice president of the big First National bank of Chicago and something of rich man himself, said in speaking to the young mems union of that city: Perhaps you think it impossible that man s soul should entirely shrivel up in the pursuit of wealth. If you knew some million aires as we'll as l know them you would agree with me that they had lost the last vestige of the souls they may be presumed to have possessed be- fore the mania for money getting ob- sessed them. would like to acquire millions, put if the process is going to make me like some of the old devils I know who are miliionaires, l don't t want the money.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-16
xDYERrlsINe RATES :

Reading notices. brevier type, 10c line. Small nonpAreil ads. 1c . word per week.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-16

who has been i'll for . few weeks, is now gaining slowly and able to be about her house.
 been having 8 number of rooms in his house newly decorated. J.I. Andrews did the work.
 Miss Edith Palmer and Miss Kelu of Bridgeport were guests, Sunday, of MT and Mrs s. B. Wales on Elm street.
 The social dance given by the Grange in the Town hall, last week Wednes- day evening, was largely attended and all had very enjoyable time.
 A. Herbert Curtis of Elm street has just had 8 telephone placed in his house. His number is 1865.
 Eli Curtis has installed a telephone in his house. His number is l436-3.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-16

Milford, and there deliver thei, orations in public before a committees of three gentlemen, who will award the three prizes. 4. The following subjects are as signed with few suggestions which may be followed or not, as the write, prefers: Reputation versus Character: tbe story of the year. Benjamin Franklin; the 2O0th ami. versary of his birth now being oh. served.
 The sentiment for Old Ironsides; see Holmes poem. Her iron was forped in this county.
 Norfolk; what one town can do for the public.
 Hazing, and how to meet it. Why is 1t so generally condemned? And why so persisted in?
 The wonders of Burbank, the fairy world of vegetation; what does it promise for the future of our country? ?
 John Paul Jones. pioneer of the U. S. Navy; the finding of his long lost body.
 The revival of honesty, in politics, in business: the universal welcome given 1t; wholesome and promising fact.
 Senator Orville H. Platt; native of this county, a plain man, but nation ally honored. Why?
 Shall football go? If so, which way |? The pros and cons of the game.
 Is it better to be lucky or plucky !? What can be claimed for each element in life.
 The boy is father of the gentleman:
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-16
GREAT PLAIN.

A SURPRISE FOR MRS SARAH K. BARBER.
 A very pleasant social event recent ly occurred in our neighborhood by a surprise given to Mrs Sarah K. Barber on her 84th birthday, by the members of the W. c. T. U., of which she was a member, meeting at her home. After an interesting meeting, which she much enjoyed, the surprise came in the shape of refreshments secretly pro- vided by the Union. One of the mem. l bers contributed and read a poem con- posed for the occasion, at the close of which a birthday present of silver pieces were shOwered into her lap. She was almost overcome by so much attention, but responded very feeling ly and pleasantly. The last years of her life she has been totally blind and very deaf, but her mental faculties are clear and good and she much apprecia- ted the visit of her friends. She has always been active in good works and deplores not being able to continue her work, but tries to endure with Christian fortitude.
 Our chapel work progresses satisfac- torily, with a good attendance at the Christian Endeavor meetings every Sunday morning. The Sunday school
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-16
DON'T DECEIVE YOURSELF.

Don't deceive yourself. If you have indigestion take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It will relieve you. Rev w. K. Hocutt, South Mills, N. C., says: "I was troubled with chronic indigestion for several years; whatever I ate seem ed to cause heartburn, sour stomach, fluttering of my heart and general de- pressiOn of mind and body. My drug gist recommended Kodol, and it has relieved t . me, aa! San nov , eat anything ! gests what you eat. Sold by s. K. San ford & Co.,, Newtown; BeIts & Betts, Sandy Hook;;Stephen French, Stepney Depot; Williams x Scoville, South Britain.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-16
KODOL Dl0ESTS WHAT YOU EAT.

Just little Kodol after meals will relieve that fullness, belching, gas on indigestion. Kodol digests what you eat, and enables the stomach and di- gestive organs to perform their func- tions naturally. Kodol is a thorough digeStant and will afford relief from any disorder due to imperfect diRes- tiOn or mal-assimilation. Sold by S. E. Sanford & Co.,. Newtown: Ste phen French, Stepney Depot; Betts & BettS, Sandy Hook; Williams X ScOville, South Britain.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-16
MONROE,
NOTABLE WAR RECORD.

MT and Mrs J. II. Hawkins have quite war record in their family and must have come from good fighting stock. MT Hawkins great-grandfath. CT, Harrison Hawkins of Long Island, was general in the Revolutionary war and was located at the east end of Long Island with headquarters at Rush Head and did good service for his country. His grandfather, Heze- kiah Hawkins of Stony Brook, l.. l.. was colonel in the War of 1872. and did good services. His father, William Harrison Hawkins of Long Island, was member of the state militia of New York and did service. MT Flaw kins himself saw three years of sery. ice in the Civil war. Mrs Hawkins grandfather, George Clark of Corn wall, was loyal soldier in the Revolu. tionary war and her uncle, Jonathan ClarkOof Woodbridge, was a faithful soldier in the war of 1872 It is sell dom you meet with a family with such a fine war record.
 F. D. HOlliSter, who has been among the sick ones, is now gaining slowly,
 Mrs A. Herbert Curtis of Elm street,
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-16
HUNTINGTON,

A social dance was held at the home Of Mrs A. Smith, last Thursday even- ing, and everyone enjoyed themselves. The music was furnished by E. G.. DOwker. Refreshments were served, when they all departed to their homes, after l o'clock, hoping to have another in the near future,