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Dedicated to Mr. Edward T. Clark. N MEMORY OF MIR. BURTON E. CLAF

Deeuchteu to Ar. Cidfh. IN MEMORY OF MIR. BURTON E. CLARK The staff Of my father so trusty and tried, It bringcth him back to his seat by my side, Even more than your picture -wtL likeness so true. Il bringeth him back all unchang'd to my view. The smile and the color still fresh on his check Good seed had ho sown ere his youth spread the
 wing,
 And the fruitage it bore. made his Winter like
 Spring.
 He stood for his land when the war-cloud was rife And ill the cool hush of the evening or life That staff was his partner whenever he rov'd. Mid the plants he IL ard, or the kindred he loved Perchance on ii head more heavily prest. ;Then seventy and six marked the1r date his
 breast
 Yet know not indeed with such vigor he past. His slep so buoyant and firm to the last. The staff ofmy father each slow rolling year, Made its friendship prized and it's presence
 more dear. He grasp'd it morn meath the clear sunny sky. But he resign'd it alas ere twilight to die. Let it stand where he placed it with care, On the quiet hearthstone by his tayorte armchair Let it stand while I live unmolested and free. The staff of that blest is precious to me. Another be had and it's strength did not fail As he trod the dark depths Of the shadowy vale. It's the staff of his Saviour that prop may know. When through the same yaic q lone pilgrim go.
 ". H. C.
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SULPHUR FOR DLPHTHERLA.

Mir. John s. Wiles, surgeon of Thorn combe, Dorset, writes to the London Times that after two cases of malignant dipAtheria out of some nine or ten he had been called to attend had proved fatal, the mother of a sick child showed him an extract from an American paper con cerDing practitioner who used sulphur to cure tho disease. Accordingly he used milk of sulphur for infants and flowers of sulphur for older children and adults, brought to creamy conscience with glycerine; dosc-- a tcaspoonfnl or more according to age, three or four times a day. swallowed slowly, and application of the same to the nostrils with a sporge Result: he did not lose 8 case there or elsewhere, and he succeeded in saving life when the affection had almost blocked the throat.---Scienfifc Ameyiean.
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lar and fifty cents for years subscrip- tion in it's present make up? We have doubled the amount of reading matter, and shall strive to keep < THE NEWTowN I BEE up to the standard of first-class l local newspaper. Tn asking you to give us one dollar and fifty cents for years subscription we think you will say that it is worth it. We send the paper for fifty ] two weeks (one year. and the year to commence when we get your subscription. So, then subscribe now, and don't forget to tell the good news to your friends by sending them a copy. To all those whose modesty will not permit them to speak right out iR meeting, will find us eyer ready to receive their sentiments in cash, greenbacks or silver.
 That cross mark which weplaced upon papers as hint that the subscription had run out, failed to bring response from some of our subscribers, and those receiv- ing copy of THE BEE this week will have the kindness to remit the amount a
 The funeral of Miss Mary Murphy took place Friday afternoon from the residence of her father, Mir. Edward Mlir- phy in Sandy Hook. and the remains buried in the Catholic Cemetery. Miss Murphy returned from New York last September on account of her failing health. She fell victim to consumption and died, aged p years and II months, We'd neSday night at s o'clock
 A walking match between Mills Con- go and Charles H. Hall, both of Sandy Hook, has been agreed upon, and fifteen dollars has been put up by each, to go to the one making twenty miles in the quick est time. The walk is to be a square heel-and-toe performance, and will take place next Saturday night in Sanford's Hall. commencing at 6 o'clock p. m.
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FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LE
 BRARY

D. G. Lawson will give an entertain ment in Sanford's Hall, Wednesday, even- ing, Jan. 22, for the benefit of the New town Library. MT. Lawson will give readings and recitations, consisting of dramatic, pathetic and humorous selec- tions from the best authors. The dra- matie recitals will ibe rendered in costume. MT. Lawson is G fine elocutionist and we are confident that his entertainment will be satisfactory to all ~ho may attend. Doors will be opened at o'clock; Read ing commence at ' 1-2 o'clock. Admis- sion D cents. Children 15 cents
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For |" The BEE. 7 RAINY DAYS.

How the pearly drops keep dipping, Making music of the rain. Playing like the fairy fingers
 Softly on the window pane Then the rainy tears fall faster
 With the early fading light. And a sense of home protection Cheers the melancholy night. There are those who keep in silence All such gloomy days as these. Musing in the hearts deep chamber. Listening to the sIghing trees. Likening sorrow unto rain-drops Longing for to-morrow's sun. Sick with hoping, sad with fearing, Til the waiting day is done. As in nature, so in hcart-life
 Cometh sunshine after storm Should we feel the summor's brightness Making all things fair and warm, If the winter had not holden
 All things in dreamless sleep? So we value early blossoms
 As from Winters grave they creep. Does not joy seem all the swecter After bearing sorrows load Thorns and roses grow together All along life's winding road.- Let us gather up the brightness Leaving gloom for spirits proud, Looking for and finding ever, Silver lining to the cloud. Dec. 10th, 1878. M. c. N
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THE DONA TION GIVEN TO REV
 JAS. "A FLOR

Last Tuesday evening a number of ladies and gentlemen assembled at the Methodist Parsonage, Sandy Hook, to pay Rev James Taylor their annual tlona- tion visit. The evening was beautiful
 one, and the company enjoyed themselves very much A nice table was set for the visitors. at which Mr. and Mrs. Patch olnciated. the latter served out the cof- fee, and the former handed around q gAaas dish, into which each person deposit
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.edsomething. Atthe close Of the evenings enjoyment, MT. Patch handed to tho pastor S43, The next day several other friends handed in amounts which made the sum between 50 and GO dollars. Dur ing the evening several hymns.were sung Miss Nellie Judson, Mrs. Bennett and the pastor, were tho chief singers. Two daughters of MT. Taylor, Minnie and Fannie, sang very prettily together. This donation was pleasant one in every re- spect.
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phosah fifty years have bowed the head

 Though fifty years have bowed the head. And written tnle--not easily read,
 Fifty years ago. Fifty years and time has wrought Upon the brow. enlarged by thought; Many d furrow deep of care, Not seen on the forehead fair,
 Fifty years ago But hand in hard they have toiled as one, Though fifty years have come and gone, And gathered round them, in their home The merry faces, to them unknown,
 Fifty years ago. aFor ftau years 2 the Angel said Through joy and sorrow your path is laid Of sorro,c you shall hove your share; But the golden days shall be more fair
 When fifty years have sped. Fifty years Well. that is grand. And they have neared the golden stand; The golden locks hayo turned to gray And they are waiting now. for bstter day
 Than fifty years ago. God be with them, their time is past And their journeys end is nearing fast. But He, who hears tho orphans moan. Will not leave them noW alone.
 Though fifty years hare past. Fifty years We come once more. With happy hearts and hands as yore. To give the joyous greeting Long may they live to bless the day, The happy, happy, New Years Day Of this. their golden wedding. But goodbye, Auntie and Uncle George, May golden be your great reward. As this the year. the month, the day, The golden an-n-i-ver-sa-ry, |
 Of fifty years ago. sGood-byc again I'll say no more; May we meet on the Golden Shore, In golden words my tribute send, Of Happy New Years greeting.
 Der fifty years ago.
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4 CARD.

The family of the Rector of Christ Church, Bedding Ridge, hereby tender their grateful acknowledgements to their friends, neighbors and Christian brethern, especially those not our own congrega- ton, for the pleasant visit of the 8 inst, and for the substantial and material to- kens of their love fer the master and good will toward his ministering servants. May they ever know from happy experience the truth of that saying of the Lord Jesus. ''It is more blessed to give them to re- ceive."
 Jan. 12, 1879. X. ALANsoN WILTON.
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THE MERRY SLEIGH BELLS.

The citizens of Newtown, young and old that could afford the luxury, enjoyed the first good sleighing last week. Friday was charming day and the sleighing ex- celent. Many sleighs were brought from their hiding places, dusted and put upon the road for the first time in three years.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

VIEWPOINT, CONN.,, Jan. 15, 1879.
 I hereiJy give notice to my friends and patrons, that Mir. Daniel Camp will no longer act as my agent at my branch store in Newtown, and he is not authorized from this date to collect any money on my account. I would also, take this op- portunity to express my thanks to my many friends for their patronage in the past, and hope their favors will be con tinued. My branch store at Newtown will be open for business after this week, and all orders will be promptly executed and faithfully done. H. l.. WHEELER.
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l IT E. COUCH,
 PLOT TOGRAPHER.

Orer Baiolecil's j. .ug Store
 Good work, reasonable prices, honest dealing and polite attention to customers. ciaracteris tics of CoUcH's GALLERY.
 Particular attention given to copying and arg1Dg from old pictures. Photographs finished Ill oil, water colors, crayon or any desired style.
 INDIA INK WORK A SPEcIALTY.-Werk of this kind equal to the best and warranted permanent as steel engraving and the likeness to the original faithfully preserved. In this line we challenge comparison with any. Parties wishing copying done and finished in INDIA will consult their Interest by examining specimens and getting pri- ees. Orders by mail or any enquiries concerning work or prices. prolnptly attended, to.
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THE NETF BRIDGE.

The contract for building the new iron bridge in Sandy Hook has been taken by MT. Eli J. Brocket. of North Haven, and agent of the Canton Ohio Iron Works The bridge will be 33feet wide allowing 20 feet for the carriage way, and , feet for the walks on each side. The work will con- menee on or about the 1st of June.
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FIFTY YEARS AGO.

 [Composed by Mrs Fayette Fairchild Ansonia, Ct for the golden wedding of Mir. and Mrs. Geo. Ben dict, Newtown, Conn.l
 Just fifty years ago to-day My wife and were wed It does not seem so long ago:
 How swiftly time has fled. As we look back OCT changing years. Recalling all the past. We think of joys unspeakable
 Too sweet they were to last. We think of many treasures
 Given our lifes to cheer Four precious children tisd sent us. But alas ! they re not all here. Yes sorrows mingled with our joys of sonse treasure we're beYeft, Still, we'll bless and praise His name For the dear we have leit. Our kind and Heavenly Father Has lead us all along To-day we're trusting in His niarcics. And our Jtaiat in Him is strong. s We know we have not vary long With our loving friends to stay, We're waiting on the shores Of time Untii we're called away. Yet we hope to meet you all again In that bright world above. Where all is joy and happiness,
 Where all is peace and love.
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" AISTRICT of Newtown, ss Probate Court Jan D uary 10th, 1879.
 Estate of Mary Bradley. late of Newtown, in said District, deceased.
 The Executor represents the Estate insolvent and prays the appointment of Commissioners thereon 0RDERED.-phat Commissioners to receive and exanlie the claims of tue creditors of said estate bt appointed at the Probate Office in Newtown on the 18th day of nua1y 1S79 at o'clock. afternoon; of which all persons in interest will take notice q q appear if they cause. and be heard thereon.
 MONROE HUDSON Judge
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THE GOLDEN WEDDING.

We present this week two poems which were read at the golden wedding of MT. and Mrs. George Benedict. of Taunton, New Years night. There were about eighsy-Seyen persons present from Brldge- port, Bethel, Danbury, Ansonia, and other places.
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4 CARD.

Having servered my connection with MT. H. l.. Wheeler, I take this opportunity to inform nay friends and the general pub lie, that for the present all orders left al Sanford < Hawley's store will receive prompt attention. DANIEL CAeIP.
 Newtown, Conn.,, Jan IA, 1879
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FIFTY YEARS AGO.

leomposed by MT. Henry J Benedict. of Kansas, for hegoIdeu wedding of Mir. and Mrs Geo Benedict Fifty years and who doesh knew What they have brought of veal or woe. sF To the ycnng couple blithe and gay, Who started life on New Years Day.
 Just fifty years ago. George and Harriet war thear name. nd stin ta as. II ia the saxne
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EHop Sale.

nn HE stock and fixtures of a retail Boot and Shoe 2 Store, situated in Bethel, Conn. For particn lars enquire of Box, No Ill. None need enquire unless they mean business.
 Bethel Jan. T 1S79 f1wl
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Proposals.

oposals will be received by the Selectmen until January 2ath, for the support Of Paupers o1 the Town of Newtown, from May 1st next, for the term of three years reserving the right to accept or reject any all of them WM. N. N'lRTHROP,
 WsI. I. $ aNFOkD, Selectmen
 WN H. HOY.
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CLRCULA TION OF THE BEE, GOO
 COPIES.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN :

To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Having been informd by the Editor of THE VIEWPOINT BEE, that his statemet as to the circulation of his paper, which he claims to be l ,000 copies, has been quos- tioned by parties unknown to him, but who take pains totell thoso Interested in the matrerthat his statements are false, I, from personal knowledge, certify that the circulation is l,000 copies, and that some weeks this number does not tsupply the de- mand.
 (Signed.)
 z. $. Peck, Postmaster,
 NeWtown, Conn.
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H i c k . r V Bu t ts YY A Fl TED.

Persons cutting Hickory Wood will find it to their advantage to save the bot tom cuts as for as clear, either white or read heart, if solid, and deliver the same to AA-HANDLE FACTORY near the Grist Mill, SANDY HOOK, for which 1 Twill give one-third of the handles the timber makes.
 Cut any length so it will work into cuts B inches long, if white. and 37 inches il red.
 30 w. R. LELAND, Agt.
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RESTRICT OF VIEWPOINT ss. PR D BATE COURT, January 9th. 1879.

Estate of Burton E. Clarke late of Ncwtown in said District, deceased.
 Thc Court of Probate for the District of New. town hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their clams for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attest ed, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 EDWARD T. CLARKE, Administrator. t30 3w)
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BRANCH BARBER SHOP IN SANDY NOOK. opened every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon, Shop next to the Post Of6aa
 L4DIES' HAIR SDREASJNG EMPORIUM
 Next door to Town Clerks Df1ee} Mrs. Ghas. Rininsland invites the ladies' fo ex an{ne specimens of her work consietinE Of switch es, Bfais. eurIs, puffs etc. Ladies' sa1 hare thei eomktnGs made np.
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Always hand CHOICE LOT of SegserS saIld Chewing Tobacco. GAIADER-4 SEG-4dS OA'LIs FIVE CTS.
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Charles Rininsland.
 RAEsRER SHOP. Cor of Main and West sts.. Newtown

Shaving, Sharpening and Hair Dressing dene in the most artistic sstyle
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-15
CITY NOTES.

The only Turkish (hot air, Bath in the
city, 500 i street, near Judiciary Square.
The only Turko Russian and sulphur bath
b ouse in the city, 1903 4 street northwest.
B. L. Queen, of the ST. James news stand,
sends the New York Clipper for the current
week.
Tho best Vienna bread ip the city can DO
obtained only at +, Freunds, 702 Ninth street
northwest also confectionery.
The District Commissioners yesterday
received petition from a number of residents
near the Holmead cemetery, calling attention
to the unsightly condition of the square aud
asking that its improvement be ordered.
The Commissioners have decided TO sub
stitute asphalt for stone pavement on Ninth,
between and N streets northwest, and the
contract for doing the work has been awarded
to John w. Baldwin at Sl.48 per square yard.
A snake curlcd mp on the doorstep OF q
house on s, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth
streets northwest, was the sight which greeted
Letter Carrier Franklin while making his
rounds yesterday morning. stick soon
knocked the life out of the reptile, which was
cbreo feet long.
The following appointments on the police
| force were made by the Commissioners yes
terday: NJ. l.. Kiggin, patrolman, vice Thorn r.
SON. resigned; and j. w. Howell. vice Johnson,
deceased w. II. Prince, station keeper vice
Kiggin, promoted; and r. w. Parsons, station
keeper, vice Howell promoted.
Mrs. Louise Pollock's free lecture to school
teachers aud parents will be repeated this
evening at Z o'clock in kindergarten Hall, 929
Eighth street. Mr.. J. Ormond Wilson having
returned to this city, 1t is expected that he
will be present together with the gentlemen
on the board Of education.
AT noon yesterday cigar wagon belong.
ing to James Compton & Co., and driven by j.
c. Hodgkns, took fright at the corner of
Twenty.second and G streets, and running
away, the wagon was demolished by coming
into contact with q tree.box. Officer Kirby,
who followed the runaway, was thrown from
his horse and badly injured.
Yesterday morning the schooner Rapdan,
from Norfolk. Va arrived at Bscoe's wharf
with cargo of lumber consigned TO A. L.
Phillips. The first mate, Thomas Lindsy, re-
ported that the captain, George w. Dixon,
was drowned near Ragged Point, on the Po-
toinac, last Friday night while endeavoring to
recover a yawl.boat which broke away from
| the schooner.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-15
New German Gvmnas,,o Gin,

Cosmopolitan Hall WAS the rendezvous last
evening Of a number of leading German citi.
zens interested IN forming turn vereip. Mr..
Rudolph Peterson was chosen temporary chair.
man, and after stating the object for which
the meeting had been called, invited those
present to come forward and sign the roll.
Twenty-Five responded to the invitation, after
which an election was held for permanent Off
GERS Tho following ticket was chosen
President, +. Abel secretary, Otto Reinecke
treasurer August Kleinheim ; leader Of gym
nastics, George Moser, and executive commit
| toe, Messrs. K. SonnenberR, A. Dittrich, r.
Reitzel. b. Neumeyer and p. Dietrich. Tho
rules and regulations OF the North American
Turner Society were adopted for the guidance of
the new organization, which in due time will BIO
admitted as a section of the parent order All
the paraphernalia belonging to u former So
ciety of Turner'S of this city is now stored in
Baltimore, but will be turned over to the
present association as soon rs their member
ship list can show twenty-five names. These
tlappings are valued at 81 800 and will form q
splendid outfit for the now order. 1t is proba-
bte that they will practice Mt the Washington
Gymnasium for the present, negotiations being
in progress looking 10 that end.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-15

The Nationals aud Albauys played thoir last
championship game yesterday, which was won
by the latter club by Il score Of nine TO four.
In the second innings Trott was hurt quite
severely, and the Nationals desired to put on
substitute but the Albanys refused, and tho
game was played out by the Nationals with vir.
tually eight men. This is probably tue FIRST
occurrence thsseason where a club has declined
to permit its opponents 10 replace wounded
mau by sound player. When the Chicago
club we're in this city and had their third base.
man. they were not only allowed 10 substitute
a man, but the Nationals loaned them player
to mako the complement of men in the field.
Tho Nationals are booked to play the Al.
bangs again to-day-an exhibition game.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-15
Literature for tho Sick and Poor.

Mr.. NJ. Goldstein makes the following re.
port for the past month of his operations in
securing literature for the sick aud poor. He
says that these operations have been, cousid
erng all things, very satisfactory. There is
one want, however, | find myself incapable
of gratifying to the extent wish, and that is
the demand for proper literature suitable for
forming the nucleus of library for that most
unfortunate class Of suffering humanity, the
dear children. Bound books aud magazines
suited to the wants of this class to effect this
purpose, arc especially desirable. am glad
to report that, thanks to the philanthropic,
the Washington asylum now presents very
satisfactory library, giving promise of great
results. l am very DESTROYS Of securing the
nucleus at least OF good library for the un.
fortunate inmates averaging generally over
400 of Providence Hospital, and l invite the
cooperation of the philauthropic to enable
me to effect this purpose. Every contribution
will be sent for ii order is left at my place OF
business"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-15
Tho Fair Grounds.

The transformation Mt the National Fair
grounds is truly magical. The industrial
hail. the art gallery, the long rows of sta
blcs and the grand stand are rapidly putting
OH their forms and proportions and approach.
ing completion. Tho clubhouse is changing
its general aspects and becoming an edfce of
comoliness. The grounds are changing their
appearance throughout. Tho sixtyfoot road.
way over the old Brentwood track is being
opened up and will soon be fine drive to the
grounds The managers are pushing their
work m every direction with great spirit.
The main building will be ready for the re-
csption of articles intended for exhibition next
Monday, and nearly all tho space has been al.
lotted. Persons who delay making applications
until the last days must not therefore DO disap-
pointed if their room is limited. The commit
tees on tickets and fine arts wero the only ones
transacting business last night The latter re-
ported that they had made arrangements with
parties in New York to exhibit nearly 100
works Of leading artists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-15
Wealth Easily Obtained.

Jay Gould, combining vast amounts OF money
with several great capitalists, has frequently made
colossal profits In stock speculntions, paying mil.
plan of Messrs. Lawrence & Co. confers similar
benefits on the shareholders who invest small and
large amounts, from s25 TO $4,000. The money OF
mighty sum. and, operated with the ripest expert
cnce and best skill has secured the most brilliant
successes. A hotel keeper in Ohio invested 500 in
n combination, which netled sl7S. Three reinvest.
ments resulted in u totsl profit of Sl3S0i.lS. A
Boston gentleman invested $500 in com
two reinvcs,menS Melted him s36i43l. A
Chicago merchant made Si32l0.il In four months
of combination investments New explanatory
circular with rules for unerring success" Apply
TO Messrs Lawrence Il Co., Bamkers 81 Exchange
Place, New York city.