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The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Rev Spencer H. Bray of West Granby las remedy for pneumonia in the form of plaster, made from our native plants. Inis is applied externally which removes the in- fammation, and it's action is. per- fected and completed by the use of internal remedies which clear the mucous from the lungs. Its action is quick and decisive, relieving the patient within an hour, and perfect ing the cure within "A to 36 hours. A box containing sufficient for three plasters, 50 cents. It is a boon to travellers.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26
NUMBER 5
Long Hill
ITEMS FROM OUR ScRIBE's NOTE
 BOOK.

BOOK.
 hr and Mrs Clary spent part of Sunday with Mir and Mrs Julius Hard.
 The entertainment given under the patronage of Mrs Harry House nd Mrs George Clark on Tuesday, February 23, at staines' hall was not as well attended as usual owing to the severe rain storm.
 Miss Irene Haugh of New Brigh- ton, s. l., spent Saturday with her aunt, Mrs Clara FTeer.
 Robert Turney of Bridgeport was Sunday guest of MT and Mrs Frederick Turney. AL
 Miss Helen Smith of Waterbury was a holiday guest of her mother, Mrs Marietta Smith.
 Miss Annie Coles of Staten Island spent the weekend with her par ents, Mr and Mrs George W. Coles.
 MT and Mrs Wolff and child of New York City are guests of Peter Gabler.
 Miss Mabel Gallup, who was i'll for few days, last week, has 50 far re- covered as to return to her work at the Smith, Murray Co.,, in Bridge port.
 William Honan and family of Bridgeport spent Sunday in town, as guests of Michael Honan.
 None better than the A. x. A. -four for bread; only soc per bag, or $6.25 per barrel. No trouble with your coffee and tea when purchased at our store. Nutrotone keeps your stock healthy and saves ycu feed. Remember we can always save you money when you buy goods at our store.-[Ihe Long hn. Store, w. N. Hurd, proprietor.
 Arthur Gabier of Bridgeport has been a guest, this week, of MT and Mrs tetcr Gabler.
 MT and Mrs Anderson and family of Bridgeport, were guests, over Sum-  day, of MT and Mrs Frank Meade.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

The supper given Washington S birthday by the ladies of St John s church, was a very enjoyable occa- sion. Glover's nall was handsomely decorated with flags and bunting, and the supper was one of the finest ever served in the town. About $50 was realized. A homemade candy table was one of the features of the evening. The social part of the gathering was very much enjoyed.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26
TRINITY PARISH.
Mems Supper a Brilliant Success.

The supper served by the men of Trinity parish, last week Thursday evening, was one of the pleasantest social events held in a long time, and showed what the men could do when they get to work. The baroness of the large basementroom wasrelieyed by the artistic and handsome deco rations of flags and bunting. The young men waited upon their guests at the tables with all dexterity of people accomplished in that sort of service. The chowder was fine and the supper was in every way to be commended. Although not intended primariaily as a money-making af- fair, still the supper netted $25 or more, in addition to being the great social success that it was.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26
TWO LETTERS.
D. c. Peck's Letter to Commissioner
 Mcdonald.

Hon J. II. Mcdonald,
 Highway Commissioner,
 Hrtford, Conn,
 Dear Sir [ understand that the state will begin worK in the spring on the section of highway known as the Bridgeport turnpike, extending north from town of Monroe line to Newtown Street, and that surveys have been made and stakes driven extending north to flag-pole, center of Newtown Street, indicating that improvement stops at that point. In the vote of the town appropriating funds for this work itwas distinctly stated that the work should begin at the head of Newtown Street and ex- tend south as far as the appropri- ation permitted. It is desirable that the work be done in accord with the vote of the town and expressed wish of the borough officials and property owners. The improvements should not stop at the fag-pole, but extend uniformly the full length of the Street thereby establishing not only the grade for said street in our yil- lage, but the curb lines and gutters which arc in had share, as well.
 Yours very truly,
 David c. Peck,
 Warden of Borough of Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Monday nights entertainment at the Town hall demonstrated afresh the need of more seats at the town hall. About 75 people had to stand throughout the performance, includ- ing some 30 women. The Bee again calls the attention of the selectmen to this matter.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26
ST JOHNS PARISH.

Sunday, at 10.45 a. m., morning prayer, litany and sermon; at 12 m.. Sunday scnool; at ' p. m., evening prayer.
 Tuesday, at 4 ?. m., service at w.. G. Hard's in Berkshire.
 Wednesday, at '. 30 p. m., preach ing by Rev J. H. George.
 Thursday, at ' p. m., service at J M. Blackman's.
 Friday afternoon, at 4 o'clock in the church, litany and reading.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

The series of six lessons for the evening dancing class will be&in on Friday night, February 2G, al Glovers hall. Those desIrirg 10 enter the class are requested to be present at the first lesson.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

A second anniversary mass was said in St Roses church, Tuesday morning at s o'clock, for Mrs Mary keenan, and one viii be said in St Peters church, Darbury, at ]. m., Monday morning of next week, it being postponed from this week, ow- ing to the absence of one of the priests.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Address by Rev George Herbert
 Johnson.

The members of the Mems Federa- tion of the Congregational church are anticipating a very pleasant oc- casion, this (Friday) evening, when Rev George Herbert Johnson of New Milford will give an address ob Abraham Lincoln" Refreshments will be served following the address.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

John M. Squires of South Britain has taAen the agency for Ernst s Prfection bread, rolls cake, pies and all kinds of bakery goods and will run a wagon through Newtown every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Watch for it.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

There was a slight freight W e:k about a. m., Wednesday, above the Newtown station. Che engineer, mistaking signals, ran into another, hitting it side blow, derailing a couple of cals. The wrecker came from New Havn and cleared the line in time for the regular morning trains.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Don't forget we still have a good supply of rubbers, and you will need them with the downpour of rain every few days. If in need of any thing in this line, get wise and give us a call.-[The Sandy Hook Shoe Store.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

J. B. Barron of Nashua, N. H., J. H. Lynch, F. R. Ward and E. Heff- ner of New Haven and w. B. Glynn of Saxton's River, Vt., have recently registered at the Sandy Hook hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Bear in mind We still do shoe and harness repairing. Now is the time to have your harness repaired. Don't wait till the busy spring time before you look over your harness. Bring 'em along and we'll fix them up in good shape and the price will be reasonable.-[The Sandy Hook Shoe Store.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Harry Rupf, who has been in the employ of his father at the New town market, will move to Bedding with his family, where MT Rupf has accepted a position.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Postmaster W. NJ. Reynolds, in company with a number of Connecti- cut postmasters, is planning to at tend the inauguration of President Taft.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

c. H. Jennings of Shelton went through thelStreet, Thursday, driving handsOma'pair of steers he had sold to c. H. Hatch of Brookfeld.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Leroy Hyatt of Waterbury passed Washington's birthday with his par ents, Mr aud Mrs John Hyatt.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Mrs Charles Keatchel of Long Hill was 8 weekend guest of Mrs John r. Blake.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

MT and Mrs Wallace Mitchell passed Tuesday and Wednesday in Easton, guests of MT and Mrs Arthur Sherwood.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Mir and Mrs Addison H. Smith of West Springfield, Mass, will be the guests, over Sunday, of MT and Mrs Arthur J. Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

The Sweet-Orr reliable overalls and cottonwood trousers, a new invoice at the Brick store, Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Guy Brown of New Britain was a visitor, Washington's birthday, with his parents, MT and Mrs F. L. Brown.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Miss Margaret Hayes of Bridge port passed Washington's bi1thda, at her home in Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Mrs c. H. Finch returned, We'd nesday, after a few days passed in Albany, N. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

A few of those splendid grape fruit on hand at Morris. Come quick if you like them.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26
MASONIC.
Hiram Lodge, No. IS.

A regular communication ofHiram lodge, No. IS, F. & A. M., will be held, next week Wednesday night.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p. nl., Mir Walker will meet the children for rehearsal. .....
 Thursday and Saturday evenings at 7.30 o'clock, choir rehearsal.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Arthur T. Nettleton, the capable treasurer of the Newtown Savings bank, passed Wednesday in Hartford.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Deputy Sheriff Peter Doolan and his brother, Simon Doolan, were in Sandy Hook, Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

F. P. Bolles of Bridgeport was i town, Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Mrs Edward Taylor passed Tues day and Wednesday in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Taylor, Curtis & Co. are headquarters for fancy and dependable groceries, fancy tea and coffee.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
Sunday Services.

Rev MT Patchen of Bridgeport will preach at the Methodist church, Sunday morning ard evening;
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26
Sunday.

At 10 a. m., Holy Communion. At II a. m., morning prayer and Communion.
 At 12 m., Sunday school. At [. 30 p. m., evening prayer.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Mrs John Talty passed Sunday with friends in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

New overalls, the kind that never rip, at Morris.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Mir and Mrs William E. Ack1ey passed Tuesday in the Park City.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Alabastine for wall decorating is all right. R. H. Beers & Go. sell it.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

At 7.30 p. m., at Hawleyville chapel, preaching by Rev J. H. George.
 At 2.30 p. m., the Woman's Auxil- iary will meet at the Rectory.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26
Friday.

At 3.S0 D. m., children's service. At 7.30 p. m., evening prayer, with address by Rev o. w. Wright.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Thursday evening prayer meeting at 7.45 o'clock.
 The Ladies' Missionary meeting was held Thursday afternoon, at the home of Miss s. J. Scudder, and was well attended.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

SHOES AND RUBBEkS. The best for your morey at French's, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26
Wednesday,.
Thursday.

At 3.30 p. m., litany and reading
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26
AT 3gc EACH.

Nice dark waists, regular soc quality, 3sc each. French's, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

Nr McDonald's Reply.
 State of Connecticut. Highway Commissioners Office, Rooms 25 and 27, Capitol.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26
Sunday Services.

Service Sunday morning at II o'clock, with preaching by the pas tor.
 Sunday school at noon.
 Y. P. s. c. E. meeting Sunday evening at 7.30. Subject, Home Missions: Present day Pioneers. Ref. Feel. 11:1-4.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-07
THE RULING PASSION STRONG,
Elderly Lady Harked Back to Time
When Pattern of Her Stockings
Meant Much.

To have been a soubrette all ones
life and then to grow old! Why
should one be expected to change?
Why should not the habits of thought
of years reach on Tito the seventies?
The tale Is told of that dear lady who
40 years ago sent the blood dancing
in the veins of her generation with
"tassels on hei boots" and the Tilt of
kindred ditties. Her daughter in con
slant fear of pneumonia for the frail,
tiny old lady, urged upon her the
wearing Of WOODEN stockings. She
sweetly but firmly declined consider
ing the ugly things, and, needing a
new supply, laid the case before her
son. He saw the point at once and
bought her a box of the sheerest
daintiest, most open-work affairs the
market afforded. To the surprise o.
all. she never wore them. Throughout
the winter and far into the spring SHIT
spoke no more of stockings, but meek
ly wore the ugly woolen ones of hel
daughters choice. At last one day hel
son asked her why. Where" hi
querieI, ARE those pretty things
bought your" ooh, my dear boy" sh,
exclaimed, ut was kind and thought
full and sweet of you to buy them 70
me, and. OF course, you couldn't pos
sibly know, but the patterns are s.
unbecoming | can't wear them"
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succeeded in combining tn

work succeeded in combining the
flames to the two store buildings.
Mrs. Alvord's loss is $4,000. She
had no insurance. Mr.. Krall carried a
six thousand dollar stock of goods
His large stock of stoves were stored
in one of his rooms and these were
saved. He also succeeded in rescuing
his books but the rest of his stock
was almost completely destroyed. He
carried $4,000 insurance. The origin
OF the fire is unknown.
A motion for continuance in the
case of Citizens Mutual bank OF Don
Nelson VS.. o. o. Newberry was ar
gued the defendant not wanting the
case to be tried at tle present time.
1t is estimated that the French Sc
duction case will cost the county al
least $500, the figure being conser
vative one. There is little or no
chance, it is thought, for the coun.!
to recover any of the costs in Tue
case
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-07
Chefs Share Secrets.

Cooks or chefs are seldom generous
in giving away recipes for special
dishes, and it is we'll understood
trick that the measuring of ngredi
ents will be changed in order to bring
disaster to the edible which has
aroused desire ooh, do tell me how
this cake or that sauce is made?" is
frequently heard among housekeepers,
but the chances are the replica"
turns out very differently from the
original. Occasionally one falls on a
trustworthy and willing sharer of spe-
cial cookery 1t seems Russian chef
of eminence has actually sent over
to the chef at famous New York
hostelry his formula for making GER
tain famous dish. The compliment
will be appreciated by all Russian pa
irons of the house. The politeness OF
these kings of the kitchen might well
be initiated in humber circles, and
American palates must begin at once
to cultivate a taste for Russian food
prepared by artists.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-07
Chicago Grain.
Estimated receipts tomorrow
EXAMPLE OF PERFECT FAITH
Mexican Lover Believed sweetheart's
Story Before Evidence of His
Own Eyes.

For the past week the physicians
in charge of one of the sanitariums
here have been dealing with one of
the most puzzling and obstinate cases
of eye trouble ever brought to their
notice, declares Puebla (Mexico)
correspondent Their suspicion that
the subject was nothing the matter
with his eyes was confirmed to-day
by a naive confession made by the
patient
The mans name is Estanislao Ruiz.
He stated that he lives at Cholupla
and shortly before coming here he
was shocked one evening, upon pass
ing the house of his novia, to see her
kissing very dandily dressed strang
er through the bars of her window
Fearing that he might cause scandal
by interfering he retired quietly, and
later in the evening returned to speak
to the young lady about 1t. She de
MED the matter emphatically.
But / saw you with my own eyes.
he maintained
DO you believe your dulce or de
you believe your eyes?" she demanded
triumphantly.
81 believe my dulce," he answered
There was a hearty embrace and h
came here Immediately to have hi
eyes treated.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-07
Milk From Beans.

The Japanese have discovered
cheap substitute for the mich COW
in the form of a tiny bean. The Juice,
which is extracted by special pro-
cess from the bean, is said to be an
excellent vegetable milk, the proper
ties of which render it highly suitable
for use in tropical countries. The
preparation, according to the Java
Times, is obtained from the sofa bean,
a member of the leguminous family of
plants and popular article of food
among the poorer classes of Chinese
and Japanese. In making the yege-
table milk the beans are first of all
softened by soaking and boiled in wa,
ter. The resultant liquor is exactly
similar to COWS milk in appearance,
but is entirely different in it's compo-
sition.
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MRS. MALApRoP OF TODAY.
Modern Rival Of the Famous charao
ter That Made Richard sher-
idan Famous.

In an uptown social circle il Is mat
young woman never lets her mother
out of ear shot because the older
woman's conversational transports
need to be continually checked. SIZE
is rich even for New York, but she
outdoes all the Mrs Malaprops IN
town.
When she returned from Paris last
year some one asked her II she had
seen the tuilleries. Why certainly
mott" she responded, drawing herself
up majestically. I've too much sense
TO push in where I'm not wanted, and
IL the tuilleries had wanted us to visit
them they would have called first
They didn't, did they, Carrie?' she
asked, turning to her embarrassed
daughter The latter explained to her
mother that the tuilleries was 4 pal
ace of the French kings, and that it
was filled with works OF art, like the
louvre The mother thereupon re.
joined: "Speakin' of works of art.
you can break up all the rest If you'll
only leave me the belladonna and the
dying gladiolus Did ever tell you
of the artist my daughter met in Bone?
He went mad over the shape Of her
/ hand and nothin' would do but he
should make Bust Of it.
The daughter had one thing to re
1oice over. however. and chat was
that nobody this side Of the Atlantic
would be likely TO hear of the message
that she had heard her mother send te
visitor by servant in Londor
hotel.
Just tell him." she said, gazing Ian
guidly through her lorgnon at the care
that had been handed her, that he'll
have to excuse me this time, as jus
at present am decomposing on tn
sofa. New York Press.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-07
WOMAN SMOKER LIVED LONG
Mary Firth, Highway Robher, the
First of Her Sex to Use
Tobacco in England.

Mary Firth, better known as Moll
Cutpurse, was notable figure in old
time London life. She had the repu-
tation of being the first woman to
smoke tobacco in England.
The length of her days is a disputed
point, but it seems certain that she
attained the age of over threescore
years and ten. 1t is asserted that con-
slant smoking prolonged her life. A
portrait representing her in the act OF
smoking forms the frontispiece of
Middleton's comedy of the Roaring
Girl" She also figures in other plays
of the period
Mary was the daughter of shoe
maker living in the Barbican, and
| Malone gives 1854 as the date of her
birth. She early took to wicked ways
and became a noted "highwayman.
Among her familiar friends were the
notorious Capt Hind and Richard
Hannah She was an expert swords
/ woman. Single-handed she robbed on
Hounslow Heath Gen. Fairfax of zoe
gold jacobuses, shooting him through
the arm and killing two of his horses
on which his servants were riding
For the offense she was committed tc
/! Newgate. but on paying the genera
$4,000 she obtained her liberty.
4 At one time Mary had $4,000 O.
her own, but by giving money to dis
tressed cavaliers she died compare
lively poor. Her death took place IL
July, 1863. and she was laid to res
In st. Bridget's.
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National Stock Yards.
"Act Well Your Part.D

But there is one great, striking DIFF.
ference between the theatrical stage
and the great drama of human life.
On the former, as a rule, the leading
lights-the star actors and actresses
get most of the applause; those who
are forced to play the lesser rules
often get but scant notice But on
the great, wide stage where the Auth.
or of our being is both Judge and au-
dience, 1t matters not what part we
play-whether 1t be prominent or OBJ
scure provided we play it we'll The
hod-carrier and the poor washwoman,
who perform conscientiously and ex-
actly the duties of their lowly state,
may be far more pleasing to their
Maker than the professional man, the
monarch or the enthusiastically a
consoling reflection.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-07
METHOD OF INDUCING SLEEP
Self-sugaestion Plays Great Part
Worry Is the Main Thing
to Be Avoided.

The next point to bear in mind Is
in the production Of sleep. writes DR..
S. McComb in Harper's Bazaar. Ordi-
narily we do not sleep by accident or
haphazard We resolve to sleep. We
go through variety OF actions all
suggestive of change from our nor
NAL waking condition. We undress.
we place ourselves in comfortable
position, we close our eyes. We be-
lieve and expect that we are going to
sleep, and the result is-sleep. One
of the great representatives. of sleep is
the fear of not sleeping. Once this
fear is broken down, we sleep. The
insomnia worries about his insomnia,
and this very worry deepens the mis-
chief. Hence the sufferer should sug
gest to himself again and again: II
] sleep, we'll; if | don't sleep l will al
least gain rest by keeping my mind
calm and my body relaxed" In q
word, our chances of getting sleep in
crease If we assume the eXterna
physical attitude which corresponds
to sleep, if we relax every muscle ant
let it stay relaxed, if we breathe light
ly and regularly, If we call UP the
imaginations of a sleeping person, ane
talk and think sleep to ourselves, re
peating silently and in quiet dream.
fashion such a formula as this
There is no reason why should no
sleep. My mind is at peace. Sleep i
4 coming / am getting sleepy. l an
about to sleep. ! am asleep"
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DAY OF REST AND PLEASURE
F;lipinos of seth Sexes Make Sunday
Time of Enjoyment-The
Market Women.

1t Is the women who market the
produce. Early each morning long
lines of these farmer wives, with great
cigars in their mouths and large bas-
kets of wares on their heads, can be
seen striding along the narrow trails
toward the capital city where market
is held says a Manila correspondent.
Strong and happy, they wade
through the streams and the mud,
calling out to one another as they so,
and only stopping to get fresh light
for their cigars from some one OF
their number or some one whom they
.hance to meet Once at market they
chat smoke, laugh and barter for
hours over a few small tomatoes,
some green squash, a live chicken,
eggs, fruit, sugar or anything they
happen to have, and toward noon they
straggle home, having had good
visit and sold or exchanged their
wares.
Sunday is the one really strenuous
day for the Filipino. 1t is the big
market day when people come from
all the surrounding country, and il
is the time when cock-fghts are al
lowed. Men spend good share OF
their time during the week in training
their pet ROSTERS, and on Sunday
early and late, they can be seen goins
to and from the pit. carrying then
game-cocks under their arms.
Excitement runs high. and their 1oT
/ Gus shouts can be heard for Ion:
way. Some women attend the fights
/ but most of them do the double dut.
of attending mass and then patroniz
ing the market, which is just acros
the street from the church. All da,
Sunday they are active and excitaol
but the next day they settle back int
their quiet, uneventful lives.