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The Newtown bee., 1888-11-02
90 Different Departments.

In this establishment, there are some 30 different departments. To go into a detailed account of each and every one would but do them justice, but space will not allow. The lace and ribbon stock, which occupy the circular counter oppo- site the Fairfield avenue entrance, is fill- ed with every new novelty ill neckwear, collars and cuffs, ruchings, yeilings, laces wide and narrow, art goods and many little things that it would seem never would be thought of; but all are found in this stock. This department is in charge of Miss J. Mcdowell, assisted by Misses Carroll, Eadie, Hindle and Stud ley.
 Directly opposite this department are the gloves and umbrellas. Seldom i'll the largest stores in the country is there as much space devoted to these goods as The D. M. Read Go. give. All the lead- ing makes of kid, lisle and worsted gloves are kept in every size. A show case of long evening shades at once attracts at tention and fully sustains the fact that one who could not find just what she wanted there would indeed have some trouble elsewhere.
 Next comes the department of jets, passementeries and fancy dress trim mings, which are necessary adjunct to the completion of a costume of the pres ent day. Colors in trimmings to cor respond with fabrics are intermingled, so that every one can be satisfied. These departments are in charge of Miss Thompson and Miss Teufel, assisted by Misses Canfield and Newton.
 The cotton dress fabric department under the able management of Mr Hat field with Messrs Bayles and Lennon to assist, has grown to be a leading feature | of this business, for, early in the season selections are made in satteens, ging hams, seersuckers, prints and challis the order given and the choice and pri vate patterns thus secured. It is an ac knowledged fact that, when desirabl, novelty is wanted, the D. NJ. Read Co.,, stock contains it.
 l Following on the same side of the stor come notions and dress Things, unde the charge of Mir Blake, with Mrs Smitl
 and Misses Englehart and Mcdonald
 This is the busy department of the store for every needle or pin, button or threa
 comes from here and thus continua
 trade is always at this counter.
 l Mems and boys underwear, whit
 shirts and furnishings follow on the sam
 side and occupy the balance of the shelN ing to the Main street entrance. Thi stock, Messrs Harrington and Birmins
 ham attend to and no better judges ( lmen's goods can be found. The D. M
 Read Go. have built up an immense trad and hold the men, ,who start with them a
 customers, year after year.
 Ladies Underwear and Corsets. : This section is in the most appropriat
 portion of the store for such goods an
 is attended by Mrs Woods, assisted D
 Miss Fitzgerald. The corset departmel l is also here, under the charge of Mis
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-02
PLArrSvlLLE.

Rains have made the mud from this place to Bridgeport nearly hub deep.
 George Gregory's house is soon to te ready for lathing. despite the many rains.
 l.. N. Reynolds has fine part blood Holstein heifer, 20 months old, with handsome 3-weeks-old calf by its aide.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-02
FRONT. to l. Around bust and back, l 2. Across bust from seam to seam, 3 to4. Around the neck, to ,. Neck to waist, 6to '. Shoulder to elbow, 7toS. Elbow to end of cuff, a to,I tllfa hiIlS
9 to 10. Around the hips.

II to F. Across the back, 13 to IA. Around the arm at shoulder, 15 to l6. Length ot waist, Is to 17. Length of garment from waist to bottom,
 Is to 19. Around the waist.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-02

Infants wardrobes complete are a spec ialty, so that it is unnecessary to go out side of this department for an entire out fit. Over 90 styles of corsets are shown, whichm make adepartment far larger than any other house in the State. Hamburg edgings and fiouncings are also kept in this department and it is not necessary for Us to go into detail, for every one knows that in such 2 house only the best patterns are kept. It can be truly said that, for q department devoted entirely to ladies' and children's goods, this one of the D. M Read Co. exceeds all oth- CTS.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-02
xoRrH vrLron.


 Florence KeeIer visits friends in Nor walk.
 The ladies' aid society of Zion's Hill met with their pastor. Rev Mr Dikeuaan. Charles DeForest, an aged citizen, is very sick with pneumonia.
 Mortimer Coms.ock of Bridgeport vis- ited Mrs James Comstock- A pleasant eociabIe Wus ne1d at t6e residence of William O. 0lurD1n1, lnst week Thursday eveul1G. Donlow uas the order of the eveniag pa<1fe kani furnished mnslc. ...s: Oscar Rlpr6b cf 1xo1 m 6lr1En hIs
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-02
Wholesale Department.


 This firm do quite a large jobbing trade, extending over the entire western portion of the State. Not alone do the large purchases made go through the channels of their vast establishment, but are scat- tered through the smaller towns and many merchant secures from the D. M. Read Co. lots of goods far less in price than they are offered in the market. Three large basements are filled with cases of underwear, hosiery, blankets, dress goods and carpets, awaiting dis tribution into their own stocks or deliv- cry to outside firms. It will be seen that while outside dealers reap g benefit, their own customers receive the goods over the retail counter at low price, thus avoiding the middle profit, often neces- sary in smaller houses. In the Spring and Fall, they have from four to six salesmen on the road all the time, which makes vast business if iteelf and gives tllis house large repntati tion tllroagh tl1e surroundins col1tF
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-02
Ladies Underwear and Corsets.

This section is in the most appropriate portion of the store for such goods and is attended by Mrs Woods, assisted by Miss Fitzgerald. The corset department is also here, under the charge of Miss Spinning and Miss Davis. All articles of ladies' underwear are kept in stock, from those of plain muslin to the finest quality that are handsomely trimmed with lace.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-02

equal to any S25 garment heretofore of fered; while those at S25 and $50 cannot be duplicated for $50 and $40. After an experience of 25 years in the cloak busi- ness, they feel assured that they have an entire knowledge of the detail appertain- ing to the departments.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-02
Custom Department

This department has now gained rep utation that stands high for excellence of workmanship, perfection of fit and choice styles. It is under the charge of Mrs G. ". Taylor, assisted by two cut ters and in the work room will be seen many workers on custom garments. Ex- perience of years enables them to give the greatest satisfaction to patrons. Their stock of Cloths for custom gar ments will be found large and complete with every novelty or fabric and they so- licit your inspection.
The Newtown bee., 1888-11-02

Ferris w. Plumb, B.
 The Democrats nominated Maj D. NJ. Read for State senator, the formal bal lot giving him nine votes to eight for Hon D. x. Morgan.
 Another paper is soon to make it's ap- pearance in Bridgeport, although it will not depend entirely upon the local field I for support. It is to be devoted to the interests of bicyclers in the State and it's editors and stockholders are all enthusi- astic wheelmen. It will be issued on the 25th of each month and will consist of eight pages, the size of the Century. The subscription price is 50c; single copies 5c. Entirely devoted to bicycling news from all parts of the State, it will aim tt l fill a field in which it has but one com petitor. It is owned by a joint stocl concern, the Cycler Co. Paul Sterling W. F. Hopkins and ". Shelton Steven son are editors, George P. Rikeman bus mess manager. The Cycler will be print ed by Marigold.
 I F.. k. Silliman has laid substantial con crete walks for F. N. Higgins and J. M Beach on North Main street.
 | Miss Minnie E. Glines was married last week, to Frederick C. Way of Eas Main street.
 l George F. Connor has given S25 to tn Firemen's Benevolent corporation, in ac knowlcdgment of the firemen's service ] at the fire in his house, last week.
 The Germania society gave 2 concer and bah at their new rooms ln SaiIer' hall, Tuesday eyenlpx.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-06-20
OFFICERS:

Presdent-R. CARMAN COMBES
Vice Presidents-JOHN STRAITON, j. F. MORSE.
Medical Director-E d. WHEELER, NJ. D.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-06-20
DIR ECTORS:
New York

O. D. BALDWIN, President Fourth Bank, New York
r. CARAVAN COMBES, President Exchange Fire Ins Co.,
p. A. QUINrARD, President Citizens Savings Bank,
JOHN STRATTON, Vice Pres St Nicholas Bank
WIN ID. SNOW. Secretary Am. Loan and Co.,
HENRY c. ROBINSON, of Porter Bros & CO.,
WIN. FULLER, with H. B. ClaAn & Co..
HENRY B. PIERCE, of Hutchinson, Pierce & Co.
A. L. SOULARD, Pres. Ger Esta.s Title Guar Co..
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-06-20

Considering the elements of safety permanency Society
Affords before substantial benefits
life insurance little insured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-09
BISMARCK STILL RULES.
The Emperor in Correspondence With
the Gear on the Nuptials.


the Gear on the Nuptials.
BERLIN, April S.-No change is reported
In the Emperor's condition to-day. DR..
Mackenzie has postponed his departure for
London by special request until Queen
Victoria arrives in Berlin.
The conflict between the Emperor and
Prince Bismarck over the proposed mar
riage of Princess Victoria to Prince Alex
ander has ceased for the present. Negotia-
tlons on the subject are passing between
Emperor Frederick and the Car.
SETTLED FRIDAY.
1t is confirmed in ministerial circles that
the crisis terminated Friday. The Cologne
Gazette states that the matter was settled
as Prince Bismarck desired. Semi-official
organs are either silent on the subject or
simply state that the crisis continues, the
marriage project not being abandoned.
In Liberal circles Prince Won Hohenlohe
is spoken of as successor to Prince Bismarck
1t is reported that Emperor Frederick
proposes to address to Prince Bismarck a
rescript marking the main features of the
German foreign policy. especially advising
rapprochement with Russia on the Bull
garian question.
The Emperor attended service in the
castle chapel to-day. He looked well and
coughed but little. He walked in the park
in the morning and drove with the Empress
in the afternoon in the direction of Span
dau. Later he received M. Herbette, the
French Ambassador,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-09

So will the darkness of sin and crime leave
our world before the dawn Of the morning
The light shall gild the city spire and strike
the forests of Maine and the masts of Mo
bile, and all between. And one end resting
on the Atlantic coast and the other resting
on the Pacific beach, God will spring a
great rainbow arch of peace, in token of
everlasting covenant that the world shall
nevermore SEQ a deluge of crime.
But, says someone, preaching against
the evils of society will accomplish nothing.
Do YOU not see that the evils go right onW
| answer, we are not at all discouraged
1t seemed insignificant for Moses TO
stretch his hand over the Red sea. What
power could that have over tho waters!
But the east wind blew all night the waters
gathered into two glittering palisades on
either side The pillows reared as Gods
hand pulled back upon ther crystal bits.
Wheel into line, O Israel! March March!
Pearls crash under the feet. The shout of
hosts mounting the beach answers the shout
of hosts midsea, until, as the last line of
the Israeltes have gained the beach, the
shields clang, and the cymbals clap; and as
the waters whelm the pursuing foe, the
swift-fingered winds on the white keys
of the foam play the grand march
of Israel delivered, and the awful dirge
of Egyptian overthrow. SO we 60 forth !;
and stretch out the hand of prayer and
Christian effort over these dark, boiling
waters of crime and sin. AHA ahaw say
the deriding world. But wait. The winds
of divine help will begin to blow; the way
win clear for the great army of Christian
philanthropsts; the glittering treasures of
the worlds beneficence will line the path of
our feet; and to the other shore we will be
greeted with the clash of all heavens Gym.
balls, while tho who resist and deride and
pursue us will fall under the sea, and there
will be nothing left of them but here and
there cast high and dry upon the beach,
the splintered wheel OF chariot, and,
thrust out from the surf the breathless nos
t,.fI- ,r .t1 nha
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-09
SHARP BURIED ON THE SLY.
Seven Carriages Follow the Doodle
Kn light to His Grave.

NEW York, April S-The remains of
Jacob Sharp, over which funeral services
were held last evening, were buried to-day
in Greenwood Cemetery. A hearse, fol-
lowed by seven carriages, drove up to his
late residence before o'clock this morning
The casket was borne from the house to the
hearse, one of the carriages was filed with
floral tributes, and his widow, grandson,
daughter and other relatives and a few very
intimate friends seated themselves in the
other carriages, and were driven to the
cemetery through the almost deserted
streets. The early hour at which the burial
took place was chosen to avoid the atten-
ton Of curious public.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-09
PROSPECTS OF THE PLANTER.
The Rainfall Within 15 Per Cent. of the
Usual Amount

WASHINGTON, April s.-The weather
crop bulletin, issued by the Signal Office,
says: "There has been less rain than usual
from the Gulf States northward to the lake
regions, but the deficiency is slight, amount
ing generally to less than IS per cent. of the
usual amount, and during the past four
weeks there has been an excess of rain
fall in winter wheat States, in the
east portion Of the cotton region, and on
the Atlantic coast from Georgia to New
England. The weather for the week has
been favorable for growing crops in all agri-
cultural districts. In the Southern States
it is generally reported as the most favor
able week of the season, and farm work ia
progressing rapidly in the Central valleys
and Middle Atlanta States"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-09
Morocco Will Arbitrate.

LONDON, April S-A despatch to the
Standard from Tangier dated Sunday says:
"a treaty was signed to-day whereby the
Sultan agrees to leave the dispute between
the United States and Morocco to the decis-
ion of the Moorish representative and
American Consul If they fail to agree an
European referee will be nominated, whose
decision shall be final"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-09
A Flood at DesMoines.

DEsMoINEs, April s.-The DesMoines
river at this point is higher now than it has
been for seven years, and is still rising. 1t
is thought that before morning the entire
southern part Of the city will be submerged.
The diagonal railroad bridge has been
moved from its foundation, and is likely TO
60 down before morning. Hundreds of
men and teams are at work raising levels.
Reports from up river points say that
bridges are gone and much damage dones
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-09
BOULANGERs POPULARITY.
His Return to the Chamber for Dor
dogne Assured.

PARIS, April S--A tumultuous meeting
attended by $500 electors was held at Valen-
ciennes to-day. NJ. Laguerre was frequently
Interrupted and NJ. Foucard was unable to
obtain hearing. The meeting terminated
IN disorder. A crowd followed NJ. Laguerre
TO his hotel, shouting "Vive Boulanger"
M. Doumer is elected in the Aisne dis
trict
Gen. Boulanger's return for Dordogne is
assured.
VI. Fevioulis is returned for the Aude dis
trlet, receiving 81 ,515 votes
In this district Gen. Boulanger received
rl5l votes, although he was not nominated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-09
Pensacola's Regatta.

PENSACOLA, FLA, April 8--The follow
ing message was received Friday:
KEY WEST, April 8, 1888.
w d. ChfpieU
The squadron will arrive at Pensacola on the
9th inst. and Will remain until after the regatta
s. Is. LUCE, Rear Admiral.
This will enable the programme Of fleet
drill 10 be announced before the regatta
visitors arrive. The shooting tournament
will have representatives from Ave States
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-09
Ra,e,ob's Defaulters Returned.

WASHINGTON, April s.-United States
District Attorney Busbee and Chief of
Police Heartt, of Raleigh, N. c., arrived in
this city this morning with Cross and White,
the Raleigh Bank defaulters. They left on
q Inter train for Weldon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-09
pittman Dies from Poison,

New York, April s.-Francis M. Pitt
man, the murderer of his daughter, Rachel,
who was under sentence Of life imprison-
ment for the crime, and who has been suf
fering from the effects of dose Of opium
taken Saturday morning, died to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-09
Mr.. Mills Taking a Rest.

WASHINGTON, April s.-Representative
Mills has gone to Fortress Monroe and Old
Point Comfort for few days to recuperate
his health
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-09
Lillian olcott Daad.

NEW YoRK, April s.--Lillian Olcott, the
well known actress, died at the West Min
ster Hotel at 10 o'clock this morning Of in
Illumination Of the bowels.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-09
Jews to be Driven from Odessa.

ODESSA, April SIT is officially an
nounced that all the foreign Jews in this
city, numbering 10000 families, chiefly
natives of Austria and Roumania, will be
Expelled shortly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-09
A Tornado in India.

CALCUTTA, April S.--A severe tornado
has done great damage in the native quar-
yer Of Dacca-Dacca. Nineteen persons are
reported killed. The European quarter
escaped
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-09
Conkling Convaiescing.

NEW York, April S--Roscoe Conkling
isreported 10 be resting comfortably to-day
and 10 be improving steadily.
The National tribune., 1888-06-21

2, Richland Center Wis With correspondents in
terested III stamps.-A- B. Swan, jr-, 81 Bush
street street san francesca, Cal. WIN yoeag men
Hattie A. Knowles. Whitehall, N. " Sylvia Ray
mond, Diamond Adair Hazel st. Clair, Garnett
Ray, Gwendolin Morley (no address,:
Letters with the c. c. Arthur Sinclair, Walla
Walla, Wash Ter, a Batimoreau on the Pacific
Slope; Allan Dacre, Cornwallville, Wash Ter; l..
r. Learch, Box 80, Woodward, Ill; Frank Sewer
Franklin, Pa; w IL. Gall, Maiden, N c.; Kate
Burnham Ellsworth, Me-; Maude Sharey, Macks-
vile, Kan.
The Curious Corner.
ANSWERS to questions will not be published with
in two three weeks after questions appear. So
all will have chance 10 send replies and receive
honorable mention with the number answered.
The last words of Washington were, am
ready"
William first ordered the ringing of the curfew
bell, as signal to extingusb lamps and fires, to
prevent confiagrations and secret assemblies.
George Washington died the l4th of December,
1879.
The price paid by the Dutch for Rood, or Red,
Island was 40 fathoms of wampum, 20 hoes and 10
coats.
The Annapolis Naval Academy was established
in 1915 by George Bancroft, then Secretary of the
Norman Mcdonald. the last surviving soldier of
the Revolution, died at the age of 10 years
Peter the Hermit preached the first Crusade.
1t is said that Ethan Allen, the Revolutionary
patriot, believed in the RECONSIDERATION of souls,
and thought he would in the next world become a
1. Who in the war with Mexico said: "a little
more grape, Capt. Bragg ?"-John ]. Miller.
z. Row many vessels were IN the U. - navy st
the beginning of the war, and how many at the
lose?-George 5. Ford.
8. Who forged the first bank note, and for what
puTpose?-F. W. +.
4. When were potatoes first introduced into
England Sadie II. Elliott
5. Where is the Isle of Man, and what are its In
habtSnts called ?-Wilam S. Peden.
8. What Emperor fought a gladiator In the
arena S75 times ?-Bella Norris.
Z. Nho destroyed New Tyre, and in what year?
Arthur o. Sisson.
8. How long is the Erie Canal, and what its ter
mini MAY Russell.
BIBLE BRIGADE.
The Apostle Paul said " tt is a fearful thing to
fall into the hands of the living God" az express
i've of the nothingneSs of human power.
Washed his steps in butter - is figure of speech
used to express the prosperity of Job
Through the conspiracy of Abimelech and the
Shechemlte 20 persons were slain to make the
former King.
Aaron's rod blossomed miraculously, and yielded
almonds.
The body of the wicked King Ahab was devoured
by dogs.
misunderstanding is a name used In the
prophecies of ChFist's coming by Isaiah.
jeremiah the Prophet hid a girde in a hole in
the rock by the river Euphrates having been thus
commanded Of the Lord 10 prefgure The destrue-
ton of Jerusalem.
l. Who annonted David King of Israel?-Graee
Simmons.
2. When was the Kingdom of Israel; and who
were the Kings?-Sarah Parker.
3. What did Solomon say of the lips that speak
lies and lips of truth James b. Granger.
The National tribune., 1888-06-21
The Bones OF Union Soldiers.
fhT V a.

The publication of letter in the s,eudav s,.,
about the washing away of graves of Union sol
diers on Morris Island has had the effect of in.
ducing the Government TO look into the matter
A force was employed, all the bones have been
recovered and placed in boxes, and to-day over
20 boxes were shipped to Beaufort. where they
will have decent burial in the Federal GENE.
terry near that place. OF course there was nc
possible means of identifying the remains.
The National tribune., 1888-06-21

nTnQ All Fits stopped free by DIR. Ciine's Great
lIDI Nerve Restorer. No Fits after first days
Marvellous cures Treatise and s20Utral bottle
10 Fit cases send 10 Dr. Kline SSl Arch ST., PhiIa Pa
The National tribune., 1888-06-21
70 REPEL INSECTS IN ORCHARDS.

One who has tried It states that burning
scraps of old rubber rubber boots or shoes, upon
pan of Goals that is circulated among the
trees ofan orchard, will cause all insects to de-
part. This is a very simple means, but we
should fear that they would return after a lit
tie time. The claim was that there was sort
Of consistence to the smoke that adhered to
leaves, blossoms and even the trunks Of trees,
which being repulsive to insects, drives them
away, and also holds its virture for some time.
If this is reliable remedy it will be conven-
lent to repel rosebugs during their period Of
greatest injury.
The National tribune., 1888-06-21

If yOu have catarrh, use the surest remedy
DR.. Sage's.
The National tribune., 1888-06-21

That tired feeling disappears, and you feel act
i've and strong after taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The National tribune., 1888-06-21

branes Of the blood 1t will readily be why this medicine
is 80 well calculated to them
The Golden Medical Discovery the natural "hepate Of
DIT sages CataTh Remedy It not only ceanse
aes and builds the system healthy Standard
throat bronchial and hung complications when such
passages 1t aids materially restoring the diseased hickened
liberated membrane healthy condition thus
the disease When effected il permanent
The system is purified regulated strengthened
strongly fortified against the entertainments Of
diseases The effects Of the Golden Medical Discovery the
system win be gradual and the Alternative changes
junction generally somewhat SLOW They not however,
RADICAL
Under It's influence all the eceons aroused to carry the
DloodpOons out OF the system the nutrition
patient finds himself gradually improving IN hes his strength
built lingering dWinde away
finds his whole person has been entirely repaired
and lie feels like perfect being.
Both Medical Discovery and Dr. Sages
Gatarrh Remedy are sold by druggists the world Price OF
Discovery SlO0 six bottles for S5G0 Price of
Catarrh Remedy 80 cents; half-doZe1 bottles $50
complete pamphlet Treatise Catarr
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