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Bethel.

Peach peddlers are plenty.
 Hating is beginning to start up.
 Some of the roads are being repaired.
 E. NJ. Benedict has some of the highest corn in town.
 The chimney on the NJ. E. Church has been repaired.
 Robert Fox is working at the Revere House, Springfield. III.
 The new sidewalk through Greenwood avenue is big improvement.
 Mir. Thomas King has had concrete walk laid h front of his residence.
 Mir. H. J. Dayton has moved into the red house owned by Mir. H. H. Baird.
 MT. Fred. Shepard, Jr., Is in town visit ing his father MT. Frederick Shepard. . The foundation Is being laid for MT. Chas. Hoyt's new house on Chestnut street.
 George Cole. ex-editor of the Ledqer, has taken job squaring hats at Cole & Ampler's.
 Mir. Eli Bededict and family of New York. were visiting Ut Mrs. Chspman's last week.
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All our Grand Extraodinary Drawings are under the supervision and management of ofGENERALS O.. T. BEAUREGARD. and JUBAL 4. EARLY.
 N. 8.-This company has NO AGENTS in the British Fossesstons.
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Don't forget the peach festival to bc given by the Knights of Pythias at Brook side, the 24th.
 MT. Chas. Bolles has finished a neat heafstone to be placed over the grave of MT. Orris Ferry.
 Mr. Howard Mead is having n house built at Wolfpits. Gilbert Bros. are do ing the carpenter work.
 Mr. Beers of Canaan, Conn.,. has ptr- chased the property of the late E. D. Bar mum and moved into the house in Plum trees.
 MrThomas King was taken with bleed- ing of the lungs last Friday afternoon. Dr. Barber was. sent for and at time of writing he is out again.
 Several of our young men have pur- chased building lots, among whom are Mir. Geo. Starr, IT,, and MT. Chris. Ritz man. This looks like business.
 The following are the teachers secured for tho Grassy Plain school: Mr. A. c. Logan, Miss Alice F. Stillson and Miss s. NJ. Hull, both of Stepney. Mir. Logan acts as principal as before.
 Lillie and Susan Carley, daughters of Luke Carley, fell from horse last week Wednesday. Susan was picked up in- sensible, but soon recovered. It was for tunate that no bones were broken.
 The apprentices held their classh bake last Saturday afteanoon at Mr. Starr Judd's grove. Willie Kyle furnished the chowder for the boys which wasvery nice, foi Willie knows how to make it. They broke up abont o'clock, after en- toying a first class time
 The funeral of Miss Susie A. Cole, who departed this life last Thursday, aged IT years, 5 months, took place Sunday after noon at two o'clock, in the Episcopal church, Rev. F.. c. Pattison officiating. The church was well filled by the many friends of Susie who came to pay the last mark of respect to one, who, because of her sore affllction and patient suffering, had cndeared herself to all who knew
 
 san Cole was the youngest daughter of the late Adam Cole, and all her life was afflicted with disease which caused the use of crutch when walking, but for about six years past she was unable to walk An easy chair on wheels was pre- sented to her by her friends, and in this she was, when able, taken out and to her it was source of great comfort. When nearing the end of her life she ex- pressed her sorrow in having to part with her relatives, but she desired to die, "and go home." She was sincere christian, and in her child-like simplicity requested Ter mother to wash her feet so that they might be clean when she crossed the riv- er to the other side. Her mother did as she requested and it seemed to give her great pleasure. The entire community held this young girl in high esteem, and nothing was left undone to make her suf- fering less and her journey to the tomb pleasant. She met the king of terrors calmly resting in the arms of her Savior The pall-bcarers were Frederick Mackin- zie Jr., Frank McGregor, Willie Hamil- ton, Sidney Judson, Howard Willard, Walter Noxon. The floral offerings were beautiful and costly
 ..Ohi call it not deatl-it is life begun, For the waters are pa -sed. the home is won; The rsnsomed -pirit ha reached the shore, Where they weep and suffer and sin m..re.
 JOSH.
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Danbury. Conn.
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vIlion crowded. Admission, adults, % cents; children under 10 years, 15 cents. Two grand free exhibitions daily, bal loon and tight rope to to. of pavilion. Those attending this show will get their moneys worth for Washburn does all that he advcrtises to do in first-class manner. See posters and small bills. Re- member the location of the Pavilion is on Newtown street, south end, Saturday night.
 Some paper started the foolish yarn that Mir. David Warner, the owner of the bull that caused the accident last Wednesday on the Housatonic road. was struck by a passenger, because he said he would make the company pay hi.-l for the killing of the animal. There is not word of truth in tee statement. MT. Warner is a gentleman, and made no remarks, other than to express his deep regret that the accident had occurred, and did all he could to assist those in charge of the train, to get out of their trouble. The paper that published the article, and those that have copied it, should in justice to Mir. Warner correct the statement.
 In our hurried report of the accident last Wednesday we unintentionally stated that tho fireman who was injured was named Flatiron. We stated this on the information of man who ss.id th;lt he was well acquainted with the injured fire man and that he had himself worked on the Housatonic road. In the absence of all information to the contrary we accept cd the name in good faith as being the true one. Since then we have learned that the injured fireman was named Ira Hosford, very worthy young man, and 9, faithful employee of the Housatonic road for a number of years.
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,ss7 Prizes, amounting to sils.aoo
 Responsible corresp nding agents wanted at all points, to whom liberal compensation will be paid.
 Write clearly. stating full address, for further i'm formation. send orders by express or in Kegis- tered Letter or Money Order by mail, sddress only to
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165 Main street,
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They all sing It.

THE TUNE CHANGED. here's one thing I'd have you to know, Whether dwelling i'll palace or shed, That for pleasure and comfort below, Much depends oa the style of the bed. If you're clinging to slats or to ropes, And thinking from these to find rest; Be assured that in vain are your hopes. The Branchville Spring Bed is the best. In the gloom of the dark midnight hour When the tolls of the day are all past. How delightsome that magical power, That locks all our senses at last. But your sleep to be healthful and sweet, And refreshing from toes to your head, Must be free from those terrors that
 greet
 All who use not the BranchvilIe
 Spring Bed.
 And dream of the bliss that's to come. The Branchville Spring Bed you must try It will bring joy and peace to your
 home. You may try them month if you choose, Just to find out how nicely they lie, Then to buy them you cannot refuse, And you'll dream of the Sweet by
 and by"
 @- And all for FIVE DOLLARS
 MANUFACTURED ONLY BY THE Bran chyille Spring Bed Co.,,
 BRANCHVIJLE,
 Fairfeld County Connecticut
 AGENTS WANTED.
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PHoToeRAPHER.

1 ". oRGLEMAN.
 MAsur.crunnn AND DEALERI Harness, Sa ldles, RridIcs Collars Blankets. etc. also the celebrated Vacuum Oil Blnckin3 kept constantly on hand. Jobbine
 of all kinds speciality Sandy Hook, Conn.
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One Price Cash Dry Goods House,

Bridgeport, Conn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-15
TIE LAKE GEORGE REGATTA.

LAKE GEORGE, n. Y, July lathe first
trial heat for junior singles took place fhs afternoon
s. n Ogden, Of Newark, W. b. Pcet OF Rew-York. and
Ions Kuehle contested Kuchle led he Others by over
our lengths at the finish. The line crossed as fol
lows s: Kuehle 11:15 ogden, 11:22; Peet ll;2H
The second trial heat junior scuers was contested by
q W Gaunt ir OF Ho0okcn, John Foster. OF HObcken,
r. d. Clark, OF NewYork, and +. 4. Lowdcn' OF
Newark Foster took the lead Mt the start
and held IT TO the flnsh Time: Foster.
lib; Clark 1887. At o'clock the psi red
narad race was called. The German brothers.
of Albany amateur champions OF the Uulied states, was
the only crew entered. They pulled over the course III
four.oared 'hriis in 1O:lS. ,. -.
Gref interest is centred n the intercollegiate race to
be rowed on Friday Tonight Columbia Is a DECIDED
fayOritc, and the University OF FennsyNahia ere" Is
generally given second place , , . r, -.
r1mor that Columbia would object to Lewis OF
Cornell rowing. the ground that lie was hOl posV-
graduate, turns out TO be uniOunded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-15
THE GREENBACK P1RTT'S FIRSr MEETING.

About 80 men and boys assembled in front
OF Cooper Institute evening TO listen to speakers In
favor OF the election of the candidates OF the Green
ack-Labor.party in November next. Robert Bas'ett
presided, aud I'm a speech OF fifteen minutes
duration introduced tho speaker OF the
evening John De Morgan, English land agitator
Mr.. Bassett described Mr. De Morgan as one who had
fought the British arisfocracy, the Throne and tho
hireling press :; also one VINO had suffered by mpr
onmeDt for asserting the principles he believed In.
Mr. De Morgan said ne proud OF the reception he
had received in this grand and glorious county,
which for years he had looked forward 10 as HIS ultimate
home He left England he SAID, because that country
had started on downward course, aud had within itself
seeds of corruption He claimed to have been care III
observer of American politics, and now that be had
come 10 live IN the country, although he could NOT Oc-
come a citizen for timc he promised TO ne as true
to the American Constitution as II he had been porn on
tne soil He mad looked into the plat orms or the Two
leading pOtical parties TINS country aud although ne
claimed have clear head he had been unable TO see
auv difference them. He explained his presence on
Greeuback Labor platform by saying tat II" ouhn
that the principles OF the party were hose nc had Oee
work n for years ia England After making an ap-
peal money win which to pay the expenses OF the
campaign, concluded by urging all present TO cast
their votes for Weaver ana Chambers.
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TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
NEW FALL WHEAT.


Sr C,TUARTSFs Ont, July 1.-THE first OF the
growth Of Fall wheat was sold here today io - per
bushel. . .,,o.-
O,rpnII Mich. July l4-The Official census re-
turns OF This city show the population 10 he lIo'Vz"
ALLEGED GOLD DISCOVERY. ,
ALBANY: July INK Wa.e d Ca OF ,,.t n9Tt1 Ttsv
vile ed notice WIN ihs m % & Or ~ Somp
YELLOW FEVER AT NEw-oRLEANs, u,
NEW ORLEANS July l3-iwo more saliofs aan rskSn on
tho bark Exec at quarantine station, have beeh 'aAen
sick They probably have yellow fever
MouLDERs STRIKING AGAINST REDUCTION.
TR0Y. n. Y. July 13.-Seventy-ive moulders en-
ployed by Palmer & Co" on Green lslanu suu0A ''u"'
against q proposed reduction oi wages
WARD READY TO ROW COURTNEY 4,
NEwBURG, n. Y, July 13.-Joshua ward I'm, tne
an that ne has arranged with Court
III ,r race at Middleto but he will row Courtney on
The Cornwa course three or Ave miles for s5oOa sos
AN ARCHBIsHoPs ASSIGNEE IN couhr.
.,snse of Archbsnop Purcell TO-DAY brought su 70 SCI
aside an alleged fraudulent Conveyance OF ptop1S "
cover s4i 900 from Elizabeth w Boyoo anu uausne'-
EMERALD BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION.
puu IDPTPUIa July 13.-Ine annual ,nVenIion
n, he Grand Br Inch OF the Enrad
Asocaon began ia sessions 10 roo ip gansatioa has
was consumed In ronline pus"o'e INV '-e~
mem Uership OF 2s.OOO. .-.
WHITE LEAD MANUFACTUREhs C0NfEhhineS' o.
CINcISSATI July 13.-fhe white lead malutac-
tnreIs o .ns from Pittsburg Cleveland olumbu Day
ton Indianapolis Chicago, et LouiA b"ui''"'' ~ ~
nau. me sessions aTs pr'A'o' .o.. .,u,r,vo
ptTTs1uRG, Penn July 14.-rhe Western Nal,,
mel today and decided 20 rea M @ We We Of oo
May a. 1880 siins :, ~ sIe %.aai Sa'a Si.esSnis
TILE NARRAGANsETT WRECK AFLoAT =,
Nrw-IoSpon, Conn, July 14.-lhe steamer @ Nhr
ragspsett was brought here from coa nd l. I M 70
SSaSt whes at high water she was put on ia' H' 'S-
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RETROACTIVE TAX LAWS.
THE NEW ACT TAXING OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
IN COMPLYING WITH THEM.


THE NEW ACT TAXING OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
IN COMPLYING WITH THEM.
ALBANY, July 13.-The Controllers Office is
considerably exercised the provisions OF the act
chapter 542 to provide for raising taxes for the use OF
the State upon certain corporations, Joint stock COM
paues and associations which act was signed by The
Governor and became o law June l. It has been
discovered that in every instance q tax is i'm
posed retrOacively or upon income or receipts
the case OF all insurance companies except life compa
MES, reports of premiums received during the six
mouths prenous are required to be made by August L.
and tax OF SO Of ! per cent ia imposed upon such
gross premiums. As the term " hereafter" Is in the
law this means that 119 insurance companies snail
make such returns within two months and there are no
blanks prepared yet.
stn more serious difficulty arises under section t.
which rnposes q tax Of 80 OF L per cent upon the
gross earnings Of any and all corporations railroad
canal ferry express, sleeping car, telegraph ana elc
phone. except manufacturing companies and street
Surface railroads, dong business III this State whether
native or foreign and OF these there are estimated 10
be at least 1900 to whom notifications ana
blanks must be sent In these cases the law
expressly states that the first payment OF
this tax snail De hld9e On hukust
l. 1880, and IL the tax Is not paid within thirty days
thereafter an addition OF tue ceuum shall be added
Tns tax like the other, retroactive. and that fact
NAV invalidqte the law entirely Deputy Controller
notifications the corporations In the time spec HE'D
Tae Deputy Controller states that he never before knew
OK tax directly retroactive. Special acts impose taxes
upon life Insurance companies and banking institutions
active but the tax is not paya until the ls OF feDru
arV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-15
CRIMES and CASUALTIES-BY TELEGRAPH

TWO BOYS DROWNED WHILE BATHING.
TROY, N Y, July 14.-WIlle Cohen, age eight
years and Fred Hudt ten years were drowned this
afternoon whilo bathing in the Hudson.
THE MERRIHEw TRIAL POSTPONED.
WATERFOWL. n, Y, July 14.-The trial OF Mrs.
Merrhew poisoning David Merrhew and attempting 10
poison her husband been postponed TO August "a
WOMAN DROWNED IN BATH:TUR
NFW-BRUNswICK, n. j., July 11.-Mrs Richard
Uope tho wife prominent citizen while IN the act o.
taking this home was seized with ut.
fell in the bath.tub and was drowned
TWO PERSONS DROWNED.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. July 14.-Joseph Wyn-
koob OF Henry WynkooP OF and an
losing his life in effort 10 rescue young Wynkoop.
DAMAGE BY A STORM.
ORANGE Court HOUSE,, Va July 14.-Duriug q
severe storm Major Scotts large house
blown down aud the dwelling OF Charles Herring set
dre y lightning Mira Herring paraysed by tho soke.
THE WORK OF BURGLARS
NEwBURG, N. Y, July l4.-Burglars entered the
Summer residence OF Augustus II. Havemeyer, at New
in6sor Last night escaped with 5000 worth OF silver
ware The resdence OF Mrs Mary E Miller also broken
into bat the thieves were frightened away.
LOST IN THE MoUNTAINs.
GIEN HOUSE,, N. H., July 14-The remains OF a
summit near old bride path from Crawfords Portions
OF sut wooen clothes found by the ske eon Ia the
poc ket Of which was pOckstbOok marked Harry Hun
Ter" printers measure and certificate OF membership
BARGE LADEN WITH CORN SUNK.
ST LOUIS July l4.-Barge No, O2, belonging Il
th pp Valley Tran sportation Company laden win
bushels corn OF the piers OF the Drds
oiav and sunk The barge valued ~ SpOuu not IN
sured TIE corn insured for Sls.0Vo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-15
THE UNITERSITY CONVOCAnoN.I
INCREASED Observation-Disclosures PAPERS
READ on VARIOUS TOPICS

INCREASED ATrENDANCE--GNIER IERESTING PAPERS
READ on VARIOUS TOPICS
ALBANY, n. Y, July 14.-At the meeting OF
the Tn yersty Association to-day the attendance
much larger than yesterday
Tic first paper was read by Professor Patrick A. Hal
pin, s. J., OF ST. Johns College on Rhetoric and It's
Methods He argued IN Of greater attention being
gwen to the subject in schools Much benefit would
accrue TO the scholars critical dissection Of famous
speeches was required of them True oratory depends
largely for its power the earnestness with which the
speaker states his convictions.
Professor Gates spoke in favor Of requiring students
discuss and think OF the ne points and power OF the
Greek and Latin speeches which they study in school.
He said that distinguished teacher of this state was
now engaged in the preparation Of a primary book on
this subject, which would supply the want now felt
DR. Martin. OF the College of New-York followed with
several pertinent suggestions. -
College, Anuandale read paper oa the downward ten
dency OF early Aryau civilization; Ine reader
traced the eonnecuo9s between the early ma ma
showing the similarity OF the word roots in the Aryan
aud 5emetc and referred to many inter- sung
and facts in the lie OF Eastern Nations III ah-
Principal Thomas Rafferty, of the Kingston Academy
followed with paper on the study Oh me "
pean languages in which he short sketch OF ther
history and nterdependence on one another lie closed
with a number OF valuable suggestions In regard TO
Professor Cornelius " OLeary, OF Manhattan College.
NewYork read paper on the decline In the study OF
metaphy hysics Other papers were read rs Iol2ws Elt %
rick f. Deay, s. j. College OF ST. Francis Xayer New
York Cty Ends aud Means In EDUCATION oy PRESIDENT
A. G. Gains, ID. D.. st. Laurance University, canton
Athens by Principal Merrill L. Gates A NJ or the AL.
bany Academy and The Desire for Life ITS Causes and
Effects by Principal Hyand u hirK' OF INC rneiPS
Union and Classical school.
In The evening the members Of the Convocaton were
entertained the Kenmore Hotel by Chancellor E. e.
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reports by anv official notice or action beyond that
taken by the troops along the line
Every one who enters without authority will be
put out and such people will assuredly get tired OF
going in sooner than tho troops will get tired OF
putting them ont. should not consider it In any
sense expedient to undergo the expense aud trouble
of trying such people. 1t is precisely what they
want, and It would certainly result IN their being
discharged from custody.
/ consider the military force now employed in
this service abundantly able to keep the Indian
Territory free from unla wful ntruders l repeat
Ger in command mt Caldwell. who had just re-
turned from Arkansas City, whence this expedition
is said to have started. L. JoHN POPE.
Brevet Major-General Commanding
just returned from Arkansas City. Not one word of
truth in report about the invaders believe Payne
went into the territory east OF Arkansas CITY ABOUT the
10Th inst. Oly three have entered, ana they
route to Texas This IL from reliabe nforma-
ton. VIII write you fully by mail tins afternoon.
ROBINSON, commanding.
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spects to the officers. Among those re-
ceived was the Consul-General of France,
to whom nv Yas as 10 the
was evidently eDioved by the sailors
with the most thorough appreciation In the ever %
ing the French Admiral entertained at dinner the
French Consul and the officers OF the two irigates'
There were other guests.
At Washington Park twenty-three French so,
cieties, celebrated ,r the holiday n IN tbas
green turf beneath the trees supplied amusement
and the reception, at which the French Consu Gen-
eral. NJ. Edmond Breull, presided. afforded an
Prominent among the speakers were N. Debuehes &
NJ Eugene de Fere, ~ Rosenstlel and Dr. De
Place. At the beginning of the festival tbree
salutes of cannon were fired. President
Debucbes, after banque. called upon the Consul
General to respond to the toast Of the
"French Republic and the National Festival" NJ
other date which had strong claims to be chosen as
the Nations anniversary and that was August =;
That date commemorative OF me great
principle of equality before Inc fne oresi raw;
men Of France" President Greyy. GaniDetta ana
De Freycinet." The health of the Consul-GeneIai
was then given. In reply Mr.. Breuil SAID that he
was glad to be not only representative OF
France, but also of the spirit of solid
arity among Frenchmen in this city.
1t bad been his desire to bring the members OF tne
French colony nearer together. Upon motion OF bi'
Debuches photographic dispatch was sent 10 Preslc
dent Gr6yy. expressing the sentiment M Gl
the meeting. Captain Well. OF the 1arde
La Fayette, proposed the toast of the trencn
Army. NJ. Eugene do Fere followed IN long
speech, in which he euloRZed the French Navy
Many neatly dressed children were present; Creditc
able declamations were given by the SCHOLARS Oi
the Rev. Emanuel Schwabs school, Dancing began
coon after sunset, and continued till late hour.
The Cercle Francais de II Harmonic also sent
congratuatOry dispatch to President Greyy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-15
REPORTED MASSACRE OFCUBAN LEADERS

While confined by sickness in house near
Manzauilo under OF Dr. Torres. several Cuban
leaders were recently captured by the spaniards It Is
reported among in this cts that these prs-
oners OF war have all been massacred by the Spanish
soldiers. Among the victims arc Minister OF War Pio
Rosado Natao Argent, Dr. Enrique Varona Jorusdsof
Porto Principe, Ramon Gutres, Felix MORTON, Do
mingo Mesa, Lieutenant Manuel Corles Ecbeverria
and several Others.
Colonel Pho Rosado has long been prominent among
Cuban patriots, having been engaged In the previous
Revolution. He once fought duel in Belgium with
: nor J. Ferrnr de ContO Editor OF III Gro
tistr in which de Canto was fatally wounded.
I'm 1878 Rosado went Key west the steamer Waco,
10 work there in behalf OF the cause OF cuOan
Iudeuendcnce He sent IA an envoy TO
Santiago de Cuba to Plead with the span
accompanied several expeditions to Cuba he made him
SELF obnoxious to spain.
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AT REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS.

The reports at the Republican Headquarters in
this city are very encouraging. Letters are con-
stantly coming in from all parts of the country
containing details of the organization of clubs, and
asking for documents and speakers. One OF the
letters received yesterday was from Dunkirk, "
Y. The writer stated that Young Mems Garfield
and Arthur Club had beeh formed there, and had
already 100 members. lie added with a good Re-
publican boom we can carry Dunkirk in November"
A prominent Republican politician writing from
Bedford, Penn, said: I'VE have commenced the
work of organization in good earnest and thus far
reports are all encouraging. The Democrats pre-
tend to be cheerful and threaten TO make US hard
fight for Pennsylvania"
Letters received from Ohio show that the State
Committee has already begun the work Of organiz-
ing thoroughly the entire State.
Among fhe callers Yesterday were ex-Attorney-
General George II. Williams. Of Washington Myron
NJ Parker aud b. Z. Sparrow, Washington B. w.
Hodsey. Richmond, Va; J. r. Sypher, Philadelphia;
William Davidson. Madison, \. J.; Theodore IL.
Root, Jamestown n. Y; and g. f. Wiltse, New
burg.