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Stark the Detective.

An exceedingly smart man and wonder
fully patient detective is Ernest Stark, of
Philadelphia, of Pinkerton's Detective
Force. Several months ago he COM
meneed playing the heavy villain In
Bridgeport, by cheating clearinghouse
keepers. Since then he advanced step
by stop in deviltry until last March when
he made the attempt to procure a pack
age from tho Adams Express Company
on n forged order For this crime he
was Jailed In default Of being able to lift
his bonds OF 81 500. This Was what he
longed' for, but to the world his little
game was not understood. When playing
the rogue he assumed the alias of Edw'd
S3r-es's. He remained In dhrance vile
uhtrl Mhv, and gradually wormod him
self into the friendship of Bucholtz, the
suspected murderer of Schultz. From
the testimony OF this wonderful man it
looks as though Bucholtz had given him
self badly away and was sure of bcing
convicted. The Standard says of Stark
''Ihe witness Is skilled detective.
His face is impressive and eXpreSSionless,
his manner of testifying deliberate, and
his words well chosen. As the damaging
statements dropped slowly from his lips
he appeared like man who was telling
what he know, and he gave the story with
out the shadow of color, cold, relentless
and welt fortified by detail"
Bucholtz, much to the surprise of all,
showed no emotion when his secrets
were exposed by the man who had sue
cceded SO well in gaining his confidence.
The course pursued by Stark was not
altogether an honorable or manly one,
but in this case the end must justify
the means, that justice may be appeased.
She certainly has been cheated to all
alarming extent in the present century.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-17

An important incident in the interest
of science was recently developed in Min
nesota. A young man who was suffering
diphtheria. Instead OF settling in his
throat most OF the disease conferred in the
nnhealed wound. This set DR.. Davis of
Mankato to thinking, and he blistered the
chest of his next diphtheria patient The
result was very encouraging as nearly all
of the virus was transferred to the Bills
ter. The doctor argues that the dread
scourge generally seizas upon the throat
on account of the thinness of its lining,
hence it is readily waited where the Bills
ter breaks.
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BrOOkfieId.

VIII IIawley Is away on visit In Pough-
keepsie.
We think he had better sag" down
a little now, and not lay it all on poor
Jim's shoulders.
Miss Katie Northrop leaves home this
week for a boarding-school in Massachu-
sets
Miss Alice Smith and Miss Lizzie Allen
Of New Milford, arc visiting in New York
and Brooklyn, for two or three weeks.
Mort" was unfortunate enough to get
seven months Imprisonment, and one
hundred dollars fine as his sentence. He
has certain amount of qualified SYM
pathy from few.
Gov. Andrews is expected to favor us
with his presence on Friday, at the School
Convention. He will probably speak on
the evening OF that day. Preparations
are being made for crowded attendance
Another family, Chat of Chas. Allen,
have left town. They have moved TO
Bridgeport, where he will work at shear
making. His makes the fifth family that
has left town since last spring, BESIDES
several single men. Others will follow,
unless some kind of business is started
soon.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-17

LIGHTNING STRIKES A PRINTING OF
FICE.-The papers in the Eastern cities
have recently amused themselves with a
description of the handsomest entertain
ment given at restaurant in Chestnut
Street, in Philadelphia, to the compost
tors of the daily morning papers, at the
unusual hour Of four in the morning. The
entertainers were two compositors on the
PHILADELPHIA Morning Record who were for
tunate enough to have an investment of
one dollar in the celebrated Louisiana
State Lottery, on August 18th, rowQrded
with prize of Fifteen Thousand Dollars.
Such incidents are quite common with
those who writa to NJ. A. Dauphin, P. o.
Box 692, New Orleans, La, or same per-
son at No. $40 Broadway, New York.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-17

Last Saturday. the driver of Mr.. Sutro's
carriage team was kicked by one Of the
horses while the team was standing at q
hitching-post in the town of Sutro. The
blow struck him over the heart, and
would undoubtedly have killed him, but
for the fact that he had several copies
of the Chronicle in the inside pocket of
his coat, which formed a safe padding for
the horses hoof tostrike upon. The sub
scription price of the Chronicle remains
unchanged. All doctors in good standing
invariably prescribe it in cases Of this
character VIRGINIA CITY Chronicle.
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DanDury.

The Baptist choir went to Croton Falls.
ard gave an acceptable concert.
Tweedy'S hat trimmerS enjoyed a clam
bake at Beaver Broo k the other day.
Mr.. Matthew Barber and Mr.. Frank
Lee go as delegates from this town to the
State Convention of the Y. III. C. 4.
An old man named Samuel Larkey.
we'll known to the hating fraternity,
died Monday wee at the Town Farm.
The Superior Court, civil term, sits
here this week Jurors for this town are
Col. n. b. Dibble, Col. Samuel Gregory
and Mr.. Ira Hodge.
An interesting raise service was held
at the First Congregational Church on
Sunday evening. This Is an interesting
variation from the usual preaching
service.
An English drag; with four spanking
grays in gilt-edged harness, two servants
in tight bree ches, etc, has been in town,
and attracted the att ention OF the boys.
Mr. III. N. Fanton and Mr.. Geo. Bates
have had birthday surprises. Mr.. John
R. Spain has also been surprised.
Speeches, presents and good eating-es-
pecially the latter.
A large number of Danburlans, soldiers
and civilians, go to Hartford on Wednes-
day to participate in the Soldiers Re-
union, Battle Flag ceremonies. etc.
The Superior Court is like sponge, it
absorbs all the liquor (cases). Another
man has been hauled up and fined for
selling without license, and appealed to
said court.
The Shields Guard announce a hop
on Tuesday and We inesday evenings.
Proceeds go for uniforms for the COM
pany. An entertainment of readings,
music, oysters, peaches, etc., at West
Street Church on Monday night. Dauchey
and Biddiscomb furnished music for the
latter.
SIXTH WARD AaAIN.-On Wednesday
were minding their own business, were
stoned and considerably injured, one of
them having mis- teeth Knocked in, and
the other receiving a wound on the fore
head. The assault was entirely unpro-
voked. No arrests. HORACE.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-17

Mrs. Gov. Sprague. OF Canonchet, R.
l., who made herself notorious lately by
stealthily leaving home with her two
nurses and three children has petitioned
the Supreme Court for the appointment
of Trustee for her property and estate.
Her husband has sent trunk containing
his children's clothing to her counsel. 1t
is said that Mrs. Sprague intends to
avoid Rhode Island and to sail for Eu-
rope soon. Which party is the most in
error remains to be seen. At all events,
the item furnishes palatable food for the
gossipy world. ....r.e
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A y.riraLs at the GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL,

Z. B. Coles, Meriden.
E. H. Hyde, Stamford.
Chas. H. May, Woodstock.
FL. Andrews and wife, Naugatuck.
C. HI. Smith and wife, Naugatack.
Edward Wiley, New Haven.
II. C. Blumon, Bridgeport.
G. G.. Thomson, New Haven.
Geo. w. Northrop, Bridgeport.
S. S. Smith, New York.
Edwin Marble, New Haven.
Chas. D. Rood, New York.
H. S. Lewis, Norwalk.
S. H. Long, Seneca Falls. N. Y.
j. H Bradley, New Haven.
NJ A. Foster and wife, Brooklyn.
Miss n. Foster, Brooklyn.
J. A. Foster, Brooklyn.
Mr.. F. S. Foster and wife, Brooklyn.
H. H. Botsford, New York.
F. L. Tompkins and lady. New York.
S. M. Johnson, Bethel.
F. l.. Young, New Haven.
Geo. Bradley. New Haven.
Richard r. Hoyt, New York.
III. S. Andrews, New York.
George White, Worcester, r. I.
j. L. Linsley, New York.
Geo. S. Duncan, Chicago.
l.. S. Summers, Chicago.
III. L. Snitfins, Coney Island.
H. H. Hlrman, Winsted.
S. L. Swan, New Haven.
W. S. Redding and daughter, New York
S. S. Watson, Boston.
A. L. CLANCY, Boston.
Mrs. A. j. Crofut, South Norwalk.
Miss Grace Crofut, South Norwalk.
A. J. Crofut, South Norwalk.
J. B. Dimon, Cold Spring.
1. w. Green, Sherman, N. Y.
L. M. Penney, Hartford.
A. HI. Hawkins, Middletown, N. Y.
G. H. Biglow and lady, Danbury.
Mrs. VIM. r. Seamon. South Norwalk.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-17

The English pedestrians have arrived
md like their Yankee brethren, are in
constant training for the Ashley Belt con-
test which will probably take place at
Madison Square Gal den n. Y, on the
ODD inst. Although many professional
walklsts go to extremes in the matter,
thereby engendering health and life, still
heavier per cent. Of mortals remain who
seem to think that the Creator gave them
their legs for ornaments instead of use.
The very class of observation-disclosures and
others of sedentary hablts-are too apt
to stop car or "bus" for a ride of a
mile, where brisk walk, or a judicious
series of walks, would tend to lengthen
their days. Fashion has much to do
with the matter, and the average Ameri-
can girl can waltz all night, who would
faint dead away at 1.-The very idea" Of
walking half dozen blocks. Surely there
is grand chance for reform.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-17
Arrivals at DICKS HOTEL.

Arrivals at DICKS HOTEL.
d. Wilson. Wellsyillo, Y. Y.
Aug. Heyt. Danbury.
II. Cornell White, Brooklyn.
Miss Nellie White, Brooklyn.
b. N. Moore, Wellsville N. Y.
Geo. Comstock. bridgeport.
G. I. Nostrand and wife, Brooklyn.
I. s. Gold, West Cornwall.
J. @. shawhan, Cynthian, Ky.
Z. f. Ayres. New Canaan
M. A. j. Lynch. New York.
W. H. Rider. Danbury.
). w. Har, is, New York.
p. A. Thatcher. New CANAAN.
7. Curtis and wife. New York.
P. E. AbbOts. Bridgep 1T.
S. E. Plumb. Bridgeport.
Daniel Keller, Bridgewater.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-17
Our New York Letter.

IRON OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE
THE SYRACUSE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
SWIMMING AND BILLIARD MATCHES
FARMERS AND NILLERS TAKE NOTICE !
ILLNESS OF DION BOUCICAULT-ANoT
" WHALE STORY CALEB CUSHING'S
LIBRARY TO BE SOLD.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-17

Mrs. Susick, of Linden. N. j., and her
four children, We're recently poisoned
from eating toadstools which they mis-
took for mushrooms. Two of '+he chill
dren have dedand the mother is. in a
critical condition. This sad occurrence
is bringing to'light the bright side of hui
manity, as contributions in aid of the af
fietett and destitute family are being
freely forwarded.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-17

When will the trouble OF Rey..W. III. FL.
Murray come to an end? Creditors, be-
ing unable to find any Of his property
that could he attached, have thrown him
into involuntary bankruptcy.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-17

From Orient to Occident the name of
loyal heart. Mr.. Gould has responded
nobly to the cry of the stricken South
with a second princely gift of So, 900.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-17

Science Is making rapid strides In sew
enty-nin in which connection we men
tion that Mr.. Soule. OF Elgin, ILL.,, has one
and quarter acres devoted to frog farm
ling. He has been in the business for the
past three years and raises II mammoth
species which he terms the "Goslin
Frog" He has met with good success in
marketing his first crop.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-17

The suggestion of the Insurance World
that telephone communication might be
an Improvement on the somewhat com
plicated system of tire-alarm telegraph,
is worthy Of consideration.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-17

Another anti~civilized item from Long
leland: At Hemstead, so-called woman,
billed another with two revolver bullets
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-17

Portions of the skeleton of a mastodon
have been discovered by men digging a
well in Wellsporo, Penn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-09-17
THE BEE.

NEWToWN, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. II.
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BUCKEYE MOWER.
BILLIARDS IMPROVED HAY
TEDDER,

So Please examine my goods and prices before
you bay and convince yourselves.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-23
surrcndering the Cause of Religion.

The supine indifference which many Chris
tian ministers show TO the inroads OF skep-
tcsm upon religious faith has often been re-
marked upon by The Sun They pursue the
even tenor OF their way conducting a me-
chanical worship, and preaching we'll
worn sermons ON familiar themes, while
their influence Is declining and their con-
greGatons dwindling away, under the in
sdious but steady progress OF modern sci
entihc research. The enemy seems TO be
moderated because he works quietly Re
ligion is not assalcd with scurrility and
blasphemy as it was century ago. 1t Is
even commended in certain way. and tho
clergy are personally well spoken Of. But all
the WHILE the process is going on Of under
mining its authority in mems minds. Unless
cllectual measures are taken, we shall pretty
soon find ourselves in the condition of
France and Germany, where churches are
maintained and public worship kept up with
great pomp and solemnity. for the benefit
mainly of women and children, the whole
thing being regarded by the men as I'M
worthy OF the masculine intellect
Our alarm on this subject is not at all
quoted by an article by the Rev PHILLIPS
Brooks, published in the last Princeton Re
ciep under the title: The Pulpit and Popu-
lar Skepticism." Mr.. BROOKS is one Of the
most eloquent preachers as we'll as eminent
divnes Of the Protestant Episcopal Church
In Boston. His sermons are listened to by
delighted crowds, and he has all the gifts Of
learning, oratory, and picty. lie, If any
man, should be capable OF meeting and
stcmmng the advancing tide of modern
skepticism, and he ought, likewise, to teach
others how to do it, Yet, to our surprise and
conservation he gives up the task as If it
were impossible. Here is what he says:
The first Of all things then that we ought to sayis
hs-tla there are no skul tricks special methods
Of shaping arguments sauns truths Of trapping skcp.
tics in their own tolls, Of puzzlng back again with or.
thodoX spccoutncss the minds that have been already
puzzled away with the specousness OF scence-tcre are
no such methods which be taught and learned. The
only way n which any man must hope TO deal with skcp
ucsm must bee by the strong and Intelligent building up
Of faith and the that any minister con.
WINGED 'hnt 10 meet unbeci is not special department
Of his pulpit work 10 be undertaken with distinct prepa
ration and with special EFFORT apart from his general
work Of preaching the Gospel the better him and Tor
his work aud for his peope.n
In other words. Mr.. Brooks recommends
The clergy to keep on in the beaten track
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-23
The Streets Must BE Clenned.

The streets OF New York ought TO bc kept
cleaner than they are, a great deal cleaner,
as clean as possible. On this subject all
citizens are agreed.
Especially is it n duty Of the most binding
and sacred obligation toward the poor peo-
pie who live in crowded tcnements to keep
the streets clean and the air pure
How can this be doncY Only by now legis-
lation making adequate provision for clean
ing the streets and for carrying off the gar
bage, together with sufficient appropriations
for doing the work.
AT present there are not vessels large
enough and powerful enough to carry the
garbage and dirt out TO sea, and the neigh
boring counties will not allow it TO be
dumped within their borders. So the Com
missioners are powcrless.
general opinion prevails that it Is the
duty OF the Police Commissioners TO clean
the streets; that this duty Is neglected
that If they We're removed and other men
appointed in their stead the streets would
then be kept clean,
This idea is essentially fallacious. The
streets cannot be KEPT well cleaned without
the aid OF new legislation
1t would have just about as much effect
upon the permanent condition of the streets
to Kill half dozen Of the little English
sparrows which abound in them as TO re-
move the Police Commissioners and appoint
others in their place.
1t is essential to have the streets kept
clean But let us 80 " work like men to
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-23

Public opinion in Texas disapproves OF the
killing OF BEN PORTER, tho actor 1t is
feared. the telegraph informs US, that the
incident will hurt the State"
The fear is very well grounded. Men may
laugh when they read In BRET HARTE about
the "petulant pop OF the pistol" and no
doubt 1t is very funny. But when 1t comes
TO venturing their own persons, their fam
lilies, and their property in a State where the
pop In question Is Il familiar sound-that is
another affair.
THE Sun has great many readers in
Texas. VIII they not at last do their part
toward wiping of the reproach which now
rests upon what should be one OF the most
populous and prosperous. as it is now the
largest, OF all the States
II the drunken rulilan, CURRTE, had not
had loaded revolver in his pocket, the
worst that would have happened on Wcdnes-
day would have been scufle and black
eye or two. Let public opinion and public
law in Texas empty Texan pockets OF the
deadly weapons that have too long been
regarded AZ n necessary part OF the Texan
toilet. That will be a great deal more to the
purpose than lynching CURRIE.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-23
a clearinghouse Keeper. Story.

To THE EDITOR OF The sUN-Sr: keep
lod-'nS house In this city and allow intoxicated
person 20 lodge there. About midusht Saturday a
dr1uk,u man was entering my house and | said we
could NOT accommodate him he insisted AMI Attempted
To force bis way an Asl avn small man called DO.
iccWah, y d sullivan no e2u, who was passiit. lie
refused assistance. said. "If you do not do vour
cuty ] will report you lie said with an oath
"Get inside or I will lock you up" stcpp j
inside and took his number. He grabbed ME
~ uo throat draggcd me IN the sidewalk and struck me
f tcs nn the back 90 the head called Tor assistance
' ni ,r pool ncman camc. But sullivan said. % III
60 " Nlm de- hm; l take care ~ his case aud a. he
On comparison 10 mc M ire. he hurried me IN
hr ON street. station H. struck time. 900 me
M'N Without any lrNocatun aud he said he would ike
" MI me lite preferred charge at assault AGAINST
me- ant was locked IN ull nest morn
me, Mhcn was brought before Judsc otter
ros,E had Two Witnesses to prove that
n'N raised my hand against him but because he swor
NAV struck hun The Court >nenccd me 90 ton days am
lls' nn't nr Sfh hau u Keep the peace. could not
near tnc ,ent nee, and this same sullivan hustled IN
20 we con- cWIHht me At every step. and refused tell
h' Whht we dtcisiun vas allow commune alton
before could get NV bail
Now ASK, tn be ruled hv such men and Is there
NO Iedrrssf can give proof OF what say. host Of
IeeIchees DAVID rHoaFsoN
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-23

10 catch the deer The Prcsident-a venerable ookius
round the neck aud hurled into The mud win MS
PRAYER lrUk one and his wig the other; Then ihe
monks quoed ny, aud sent Us on ghly pleased WIN
ourselves aud them.
The most dashing run, however. which the
Kniserin has yet aeen in ireland WIS ut tho
Bnllring Gorsc near Donegal Castlc. with the
Month hounds. It listed Tor forty minut'a with
out check. The Empress WIS one OF the nvo
I'm mt the finish ut Ryndvillc.
Paris IL as dull M II always Ia Mt this season
of the ynar. Tho only recent novelty wns the
lerturo Of NJ. Naguct at the American Circus on
the subject Of divorce. The immense build n9
was crowded. aud the fact is thus accounted Tor
by the Whitehall Repieo'
The ~ atrc. wro l. by means wanting In clio,
oururr wns leading hmm he has int 'eVcrhl
Years Teen IHiy artt from NJ VIC wtnuul 70 hk
able obtain dis-ou ION ~ ~ ffast, iur Whlch lhrIc
h no rrn,sio IN the French c'd. nis audience wnsrN \.
clusivtly composed ~ married men ana women " Wc
saving II Votnirr Il true. fh the idea OF dtNrc must
ut necessity have been nlno-t contemporary with ue
nrt uarrnec as indiv dual has ever been knuwn t
have been married a mouth AMI not 10 nave WlNssn
once nj least that he not the feelings Vt that audi
euce must have been bitter indeed
From Russia the Nihist news IL moro alarm
ing than ever. The conspiratofs have shot
Con. MezentanfT. the Chief Of Police Of the city
Of Kiov and the Governor General Of tho
Province OF Kharkov. Gen. Prince Krapotkine.
N. l.. II.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-23

We havo been asked bya devoted friend OF
Mayor COOPER If there is no way out OF tho
difficulty between Mr.. COOPER and the PO-
hcc commissioners.
Certainly there is.
What il itl
Mayer COOPER writes 20 the Police Com
missioncrs: your conduct has been unbc-
coming your Office" lie considers this a
good ground for removal.
Now, the Mayors conduct has been unbc-
coming his Office. There can hardly be amy
dispute about that We should be willing
~ leave IL to Gov. LUCtus RoBISsON. Gov.
DAVID RoDNsoN, prcsidcnt-oloct TGLDEN,
Corporation Counsel WHITNEY, Senator
WAGsrAFF. or almost any lair-ninded
friend Of the Mayor To decide.
Well, then, If the Mayors conduct has
been unbccoming his Office, apply tho rule
be lays down to others to himself, and lot
him resign. Private station is the
station he IS especially adapted to.
He may ride In the Park, skate at
the Kinks, drive on Fleetwood. walk
races, set hens, trUt geese to water, watch
birds nests, write essays on iron, fly kites,
keep bees, keep school. go to school, clean
the streets, be a philanthropist, or do
almost anything else: but il we are TO
have COOPER in Office hereafter, let us by
oil means have Dr. PETER COOPER.
The Mayor should resign. 1t is the ono
act all, even The Sun, would commend him
for
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-23

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: There are
agreat many people uhe Heah included that insult the
Italians generally and present them to the public as an
object Of dersion. II there is something To comment
about some low class OF Italians think that there Is
cepuon to all cases They compare US with the
ONihoNe ana say that comparatively worth moth.
lns 10 The community because are too economical
am positive it's false. am an Italian and can sin.
cenl SAY that 1--we a. well any other person who il
m inc same circumstances that am
hut don't ut US any lower tnal the Chinese because
UtA Air hut worthy % bee mentioned as they have M
cNi~uoh lhrN are imported a. this country ike am.
mas, anu As soon as they few dnur. thty az.
on, tlAl 70 irturu 10 their Celestial Emntrc
Don't talk about cleanliness uten "a, Ia tho Chtnese
Ihhdftn" matter where II is-and there IL such fcn
~ ',n tI" remain han way IN amt haf way uut OF
'' ""ol Jaw around the walls In little room six
Htl- enc on ny top u the other Alter an this cAcu-
ccuts - dan. " ''N'' '"'" ~
IL j. nui So with Ne We only smoke l5ccnt cigars
u"h WIN our money We tulnN ourselves iu the Lr.t
u".,N', ~. 'in- sanout restaurants. and any place
:" aNu,'nicnt We az" united iu socirty aud Win oar
INDUSTRY iilr mt iu any lane VI business We are Worth
60. ,,lr9l q" lhr community
M mltr what SAY that thcr, is ,N,rnt,n tn ali -,
NV lu"N, March n