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of the Bridgeport Publishing Co.,, Orinel A. Hall of 0. A. Hall & Son, w. II. Rol- ands of the New York News and a BEE reporter. Manager Harris acted as guide and interpreter. Abundant refreshments were served and the reporters dipped in to each of the manifold amusements of the grove. Numerous Improvements have been made and the whole frightened with fresh paint. Seats are conveniently ar ranged in the shade of the huge trees that line the river bank and have been placed in cozy corners and sequestered hooks over the entire grounds. The swan fountain has been removed from the lake and is near the railroad. A lit- tie old-fashioned farm house nestles on the bank near the rocky parlor and jets of water shoot from submerged pipes. At o'clock, after most enjoyable af- ternoon, the party, each with yellow lily in his hat, boarded the express which was kindly stopped for them, passed sey- eral votes of thanks to Manager Harris and the Housatonic system and agreed to visit Parlor Rock as often as possible. The grove is in great demand for picnies and many dates are already secured. Other churches and many societies will be here later.
 Miss Elizabeth Burroughs played the organ at Grace church, Sunday.
 Charles 1T. Walker is still very sick. 
 That new organ is 12 1-2, instead of six and half feet wide.
 Work is still going on at M. Q. Wheel CTS house.
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EAST VILLAGE.

Rev w. T. Gilbert of Stepney preach ed, Sunday, June 24, in exchange with Rev M. Nevis.
 w. Johnson of Bridgeport has visited his mother.
 Miss $. E. Beardsley has spent few days with Mrs D. B. shelton.
 Farm help is scarce, so many arc em- ployed on the new railroad.
 Mrs Sophia McEwen, who has been confined, most of the time, from injuries received five years ago, is able to ride out.
 Mrs A. J. Smith and little daughter have spent few days at MT Waterbury's.
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 Headquarters for Ag ricultural Implements, L. B. Booth, NeWtown, Conn.
 The ankee Swivel PloW, National Steeled Metal Plow, New York steel blow, M. blow, Wakeele's blows, and parts for them all. Yan- kec disc harrow, Evans harrow, can be used either as a smoothin9 2 ordrag harrow. Shoyels. spades, hoes, manure forks, garden rakes, &c
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and the case go to the jury. At the last hearing, George s. Platt, recalled by the defendants, said that he received S11 ,500 from the Water Co. for his property. Charles s. Everett did not need the new road and thought that no one else did. Joseph w. Johnson said that Mir Platt had authorized him to sell the property for $10,000, but had intimated that he would take $S500, cash down. Thomas Marsh was not interested and had not voted, but he thought that the country was too hilly. William E. Andrews thought that the expense was too heavy. James 0. Ward could see no necessity. Civil Engineer w. W. Starr, recalled, gave distances over City and Chestnut Hill roads and afterward desired to cor rect them. Charles c. Sherman couldn't see any benefit from the new road. Will liam A. Sherman could get no loads over proposed road; character of road was very bad and he wouldn't put his life in peril by riding over it. George s. Platt said that the Citizens Co. sold the prop erty to MT Bright for $550o., Adjourned to Tuesday, Ioth.
 Miss Maude Bowdy of Danbury is with her uncle, Burr Tucker.
 Charles Seeley has not bought Mrs Joseph Wilson's grass, she would like to sell it..
 Mrs Fannie Hall of Weston has visited her sister, Mrs Andrew Sharrott.
 Mrs Laura Hubbell spent the Fourth with her brother, Aaron Sherwood of Bridgeport.
 Luoisa Burr visits her aunt, Mrs Will fam Wilson of Bridgeport.
 John H. Wheeler has bought a new mower and horse rake of Charles B. See ley of Tashua.
 James and Thomas Walsh were in town, Sunday.
 During the severe thunder shower, last week, John Hull and son mad . narrow escape from death. While coming from the barn to the house, q large ball of fire of a bluish color descended to the earth, burning the grass where it struck. They were walking about six feet apart and l the flash struck the ground between them. They escaped unharmsd but felt the eff feet of the shock
 Mrs Sylvia Mallett is with her daugh- ter, Mrs w. 'ryrrell.
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LONG HILL.

Manager Harris kindly invited num- Der of reporters to inspect the beauties of Parlor Rock, last week. The special train was in charge Of Engineer Burns .J. IT. Sterling of the World, T. II. AIur- rnv. J. B. Billings, J. A. Judge of the Morning News, R. A. Lyon of the Farm or. F. ". Roland of the Standard, T. w. Wood of the Post, A. w. French, K ". Bowman or the Advertiser, John Lane
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EASToN.

The road case rapidly hears the end. The defense placed it's last witness on the stand, Thursday, June 2S. One day will be required by the plaintiffs for rebutting testimony; then the lawyers will argue
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Some Foolish People

Allow q cough to run until it gets beyond the reach of medicine. They often say, "Oh, it will wear away" but in mosk eases it wears them away. Could they be induced to try the successful medicine called Kemp's Balsam, which is sold on n positive guarantee to cure, they would immediately see the excellent eff feet after taking the first dose. Price 50c and $1. Trial size free. At all druggists.
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Dress Trimmings.

Choice line of Tinsel Bralds m all fashion ablo colors at SIC, soc and 75c per yard. Spec ial line of fine tinsel mixed ornament braid at $l 25 per yard.
 Braid Trimmings at 25c, 42c to $4.
 Jet Ornaments at l2lac each, worth 25c; 19c, worth 33c.
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Bargains. Bargains 0ae lot La. dies Grained Button Shoes at |65ets' a pair One lot mems good Cali Boots SLIGO a pair. Mems Sg.5O Calf Bals at S2.OO q pair, and the best line of Ladies and Gents Kid, Dongola and Calf Shoes eyer shown. at |. B. Bootll's
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The Homaliest Man in Newtown

As well ns the hnndsomest and others arc invited to cnll any druggist and get free n trial bottle of kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs, Q remedy that is selling entirely npon its merits and Is guaranteed to relieve and cure all chronic and acute coughs, asth- mu, u,bronchitis and consnmption. Large bot flc4 JOc and *s.
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Mrs Sylvia Mallett is with her daugh- ter, Mrs w. Tyrrell.

WHAT IS COMING Now--Babbit's and Welcome soap cakes 25c; best Pillsbury and Jones patent Hour soc bag choice creamery butter 26c pound, pounds 8 ]; fine mixed coffee, 25c pound; Japan and Oolong tea 30c pound, pounds $1 fine currant jelly 5 pounds for 25c; choice buckwheat flour l5 pounds soc, at ". k. WILLS, 5S State street, between Main street and Post Office, Bridgeport.
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Jerseys.
Our Price 49c.

90 Dozen Ladies' Black and White Checked plain front and cuffs, genuine Sl quality.
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FARM FOR SALE:

situated in Plnmtrees district consisting, sif a House, Barn and 70 acres Of Land. The l,uild- ings are in good condition andflne land well watered in good heart and suitable for either Iasturaee or wheat raising. For particulars enquire or JAMES MOORE. sd,
 EGi Main Street. Danb1liy
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W.B. HALL & GO.

If you need anything in the line of Ladies, Misses, Children's, Mems, Boys and Youths Shoes or Rubbsrs, call on E. F. Hawley and inspect his complete stock. We have large assortment of all oflour Staple Shoes, and have added an immense variety ofnew lines. Do not fail to see our goods before purchasing.
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TAKE A LOOK AT
 E. F. HAWLEY'S

Stock of Having and Agricultural Tools and you will find that he has tho largest and most com plete stock in town at the lowest hardpan prices. He is also agent for the celebrated Walter A. Wood Moving Machine, which everybody knows is the leading machine of the day. Call and exam inc before buying elsewhere: Large stock Of Poultry Netting in all widths kthorn, Rib- bon and 4-pointsd Barb Wire at bottom prices.
 Tho celebrated planot IT. Cultivator and Horse Hoe is tha best; also Good cultivators complete VIII Horas Hoe only 2.
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FAST BLACK JERSEYS, warranted not to crock, Breton front, coat back, latest style collar, 79c.
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A WORD OF WARNING.
w. R. LEWIS & COMPANY OFFER ExCEPTIONABLE VALUES IN EVERY DEPARTMENT
Ladies' Gloves.

Ladies Gloves. Button lengths Ladies' suedes, blacks and colors, silk embroidered back worth $1 pair,
 Our Price 59c. 25 dozen Ladies' Fine I.is1e Thread Gloves, fashioned fingers, F 1-2c per pair Ladies' Fine Silk Taffeta Gloves, silk en- broidered backs, modes and slates, 25e apair
 Parasols. All silk Sun Umbrellas, natural sticks.
 ? inch at $l 39.
 24 inch at $l 69, All Silk Sun Umbrellas paragon frame, ster- ling silver handles, 24 inch at $l 9S. Very extensive assortment of fancy para sols, including all the latest novelties ranging in price from 9Sc to So each.
 GENTS FURNISHINGS. 50 dozen Mems medium weight grey shirts and drawers, made to sell at 3Sc.
 Our Price 22c. 25 dozen Mems fine white melino shirts and drawers, worth 39c.
 Our Price 25c. S5 dozen genuine French Balbriggan under wear, goods imported to sell for $l 9.
 Our Price 75c.
 Mems White Shirts. OUR GREAT LFADER.-Heavy Muslin B. ply bosoms, double front and back, 39c each. OUR GREAT FORTY-NINER. Extra quality mrrslin, 3-ply all linen bosom, l packet sleeves, double front and double back, all facings double stitched, patent continuous placket at back, felled seams. The Best Shirt ever made for 49c. Heavy Cotton Socks, seamless, double heels and toes; worth 15c per pair.
 Our Price, pair for 25c.
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HardWare!

The best place to buy Hard ware and all farmers Supplies is at the SHELTON HARD WARE STORE, where can be found 9 full line of Agricultural Implements, Garden and Grass Seeds, Paints and Oils, Baby Carriages, Masons and Builders Supplies, etc. Agents for the Genuine Buckeye Mower and Tiger Horse Rake, also fo, Mart inez S Longman's Best Prepared Paints. Large lot of Poultry Netting at lower prices than ever. Bradley's and all the lead- ing brands of Fertilizers in large stock. Call and examine our goods and prices.
 RU GGLES < CLARK,
 SHELTON, CONN.
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There is something q once Tenehins and beautiful ia the contemplation of 1ie nnivcr- s;il confidence reposes, in sANFoRD's SIsGER-. And justly 90.
 With what aiaeriiy il responds ;o The cry of distress No criInp or pain or cold or chill has ever uiaaie a demand upon ii for relief or cure that la'ss moi met with instant and srsre- fai response
 IL is sure to cheek any disturbance of the bowels, instantly relieve cramps and pains, water drunk. restore fhe circulation whrn suspended hy chill, a frequent cause of cliol- erl inorhus, break up colds and levers and influences
 Never travel yitllous SANFoRD's GINGER Beware of worthless ssingers'' extensively call for
 SAEFORD'S GINGER.
 Sold by al Druggists and G-ccsrs.
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DRESS GOODS DEPT.
Our Price 19c.

100 Pieces 36 inch wool Henriettas in all the latest shades of the season, equal in quail ty, color and finish to any offered elsewhere at 32c.
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Superb assortment of Fine Imported DRESS GOODS in plain and combination effects at Greatly Reduced Prices.
 Owing to the cold and backward season, we compelled to sell our high grade goods at a sacrifice. Goods sold in April for $l p per yard, now SIC. Goods formerly $1 per yard now s3c. Goods formerly 75c per yard, ,now 59c.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-06

been often asked by darynen: What the best soap to properly dairy uensls? We have invariably replied the Ivory but for giving specific directions washing dairy utensils is really summed n making them thoroughly clean Boiling be used and that, necon with SoAT will thoroughly cleanse and deodorze wood leaving clean and for further Any dairy half cleaned will spoil the delicate of gilt edge butter which may be perfect fosPccts'
 A WORD. OF WARNING
 white each represented be good as the vo they ARE remarkable qualities of the genuine. ioy" and insist getting
 1@e by yProcur d Gamble #
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The above are prices of a few of our goods i'll this line. Call and Inspect our large stock. AI- Agate Ware, Pearl Agate Ware, Oil Stoves, etc.
 Try the Anti-Rust Tin Ware, warranted not to rust. If they no. the money will be refunded. Will wear a life time. For s:lIe only by E. x. HAWLEY.
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50 Pieces Oriental Cashmere in all the new colors at l2 %c per yard.
 a Pieces Fine Silk Plush, all colors, eX- cellent quality, I6 inches wide, worth $l 8 yard,
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Our Price 69c.
Our Price 5c.

l5O Pieces Crinkled seersucl<ers, regular 121Sc goods,
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The Art Of WhiStlinS.

The London Saturday Rsuiew, speak
ing of Mrs. Alice Shaw, the American
lady whose whistling performances have
been astonishing London society, says
that many people have been asked out
to hear her, regarding the whole thing
as joke, and have come away in simple
wonder at the unlooked.for display of
her powers. They have found her a
sound musician and subtle mistress of
her particular art. They have found
that, through her special medium, she
could fill Covent Garden with ecstatic
trills or sink into the softest whispered
aotes, the execution of which only..years
of rehearsal could achieve. It may be
difficult to conceive whistling prima
donna; but the fact is that whistling as
a fine art is worthy of attentive study.
Those who have once heard Mrs. Alice
Shaw cannot fail to realize that, if
whistling were cultivated as fine art by
those who, in addition to musical endow-
ment, have strength OF vocal chord,
high-roofed palate, and flexible buccal
aperture, they might be trained to take
part in concert. as of many clarionets,
with an effect more thrilling than the
most exquisite instrumental music has
ever conjured up, and which, from its
novelty alone, would be more surprising
than any concert hitherto heard, whether
instrumental or voval.
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Where ala I Going?

One snmmer evening, as the sun was goink
down, q man was seen trying to make hii
way through the. lanes and crossroads that
led to his village home. His unsteady way
of walking showed that he had been drink
ing, and though he had lived in that village
home more than thirty years, he was now 80
drunk that it was impossible for him to find
his way home
Quite unable to tell where he was, he al
last uttered O great oath, and sail to person
going by:
'tTve lost my way Where am goingT'
The man thus addressed was an earnest
Christian He knew the poor drunkard very
we'll, and ptied him greatly. When he
he ard the inquiry, "Where am goingm in
quiet, sad, solemn way, he answered:
"To ruin!n
The poor staggering man stared at him
wildly for moment and then murmured
with groan:
"That's SOL"
"Come with me-" said the other kindly,
''and will take you to your home"
The next day came. The effect Of drink
had passed away, but those two little words
lovingly and tsndsrly spoken to him, did not
pass away.
ITO ruin! to ruin!" he kept whispering 10
himself "It is true I'm going to ruin! Oh!
God, help me, save mel"
Thus he was stopped on his way, to ruin.
By earnest prayer to God, he sought the
grace that made him true Christian. His
feet were established on true rock 1t was
a rock mighty enough t, reach that poor,
misguided drunkard, and it lifted him up
from his wrstchedness, aud made useful.
happy man OF him.-ChiIdren's Paper.
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Human Judgmenta.

Jesus never mentioned any Of earth's great
men $50 called with words Of praise. There
had been great conquerors before His time,
like Alexander the Great, but He never al
luded to them. There had been philosophers
like Plato and Aristotle and Socrates, but
He never spoke Of them. Rich men had re-
ceived the notice Of their fellow men, but
He never mentioned one Of them by name.
None Of those of whom human history speaks
most largely came in for word o. COM
mendation from Him or from his apostles in
later years. This should bid US pause and
make US stop and thirk whether our human
judgments are not totally faulty. Have we
not put the seal Of greatness where 1t does
not belong7 In what respect is the world bet
ter today for the existence Of rich men like
Croesus, Of conquerors like Alexander. OF
philosophers like Plato, OF authors like
Cicero2 What really valuable thing
should we lose had such men never ex1stedf
Gather all the conquerors Of the world to-
gether, and say whether they have been as
useful to this world as one John Bunyan or
one John Wesley. Put all your philosophical
books together, and declare whether they
have accomplished az much for humanity as
the Epistle Of Paul to the Galatians. Match
Bismarck and Luther, and judge whether
politician or preacher has the. best OF 1t In
Che long run. On the other hand, II you
blot out Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David the
singer mot David the king, Elijah, Isaiah,
john the Baptist, Paul, from human history,
you usher in blackness Of darkness.|Rev.
A F. Schauffler, D. D., in 8. 8. Times.
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Peppermint Farms.

The name "peppermint," is said to
have been first given to the plant by Ray,
in 17O4. Its commercial history dates
from 1850, when it was first grown in
Michham, Surrey, England. It is claimed
that Mr.. Barnet, of Wayne County, N.
Y, was the first to engage in its culture
in this country. This was in 1916. In
1885 it was started on White Prairie
Mich, and is still quite extensively grown
there. The time for planting is in the
spring. The underground stems are set
in furrows two and half feet apart. The
second crop is taken of, as it gets too
troublesome to keep weeds down. 1t
should be harvested when the plant is in
full bloom. The crop, after being
moved, is left to dry in the sun before
being drawn to the distilleries. The
annual production of oil of peppermint
in this country is about 125, QUO pounds,
sixty per cent being raised in Michigan
and forty per cent in Wayne County,
N. Y.
About 5000 pounds of well-dried leaves
yields eighteen pounds of oil. The yield
per acre ranges from three up to twenty
eight pounds, or say an average OF six
teen pounds. Something like 10000
acres are under cultivation IN this crop,
and $3.50 per pound is calculated as the
cost of production, and margin for
profit. The balance is distributed among
the manufacturers and refneE. The
range of price in the New York market
since 1851 has been as low as $1.75 last
December, and as high as 81 in March
1885. It is rarely below 80. so. In 1885
and 1856 it was over So. It is much
adulterated, and this seriously affects
the genuine article. Farmer.
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Bismarck's Weighing Chair.

Close bx the side of Prince Bismarck's
bath. saws the London Figaro, is weigh.
ing chair, covered with red velvet, OF
the most modern construction, and the
great German Minister never fails to "try
his weight" at least once day, or to re-
cord the result of his trial in the small
dairv he keeps attached by a string to
the arm of the weighing chair for the
purpose. There was time when thc
Prince scaled the somewhat Gargant!,an
weight of PAT pounds, but ''much has
happened since then," as his late friend
Lord Beaconsfeld once remarked. And.
among other things, the Prince has taken
not to 'ebanting," but to more recent
system of dealing with ones 'too, too
solid flesh" Thanks to determined per-
severance in the system, the German
Chancellor was recently ableto announce
at the breakfast table, in tone of tri-
umph, that he that morning only
weighed 100 pounds. Europe. which has
such deep interest in Prince Bismarckss
continued life and good health, would
do we'll, if possible, to secure for inform
alton daily return OF the weights re-
corded in the ChancellOr's little diary
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RELIGIOUS READING.
BuildInr.

Souls are built as temples are
Sunken deep, unseen, unknown,
Lies the sure foundation-stone
Then the courses framed to bear
Lift the cloisters pillared fair.
Last Of all the airy spire,
Soaring heavenward, big her and higher,
Nearest sun and nearest star.
Souls are built as temples are.
Inch by inch in gradual rise
Mount the layered masonries.
Warning questions have. their day,
Kings arise and pass away,
Laborers vanish one by one,
Still the temple is not done,
Still completion seems afar.
Souls are built as temples are
Here carving rich and quaint,
There the image Of q saint;
Here deep hued pane to tell
Sacred truth or miracle;
Every little helps the much,
Every careful, careless touch
Adds q charm or leaves scar.
Souls are built as temples are
Based on truths eternal law
Sure and steadfast, without flaw
Through the sunshine, through the SHOWS,
Up and on the building goes;
Every fair thing finds its place,
Every hard thing lends grace,
Every hand may make or mar.
@From The Sunday School Times
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"DrinE, Drink, DRINK

The following extract is from sermon de,
livered by Birmingham, England, clergy.
man:
"'Drink, drink, drinkr 1t is the echo of
the dungeon walls; the blight Of each aban-
the gallows' foot. Brink, drink, drinkp It
is the felon's fortitude; the gamblers goad;
the towards courage; the assassin's inspira-
ton. Drink, drink, drinkr Poll all the
wives in England, and how they would con-
denim it! Canvass the cottages in Birming-
ham, and CLEAN the suffrages Of the women
who sit beside their scanty fires, and. who fly
20 the .pawn.shop for the children's crust;
where the baby's blanket and the wedding
ring itself has been bartered to fill the drunk
ards glass; and learn the moral, as they hide
their bruised and blackened bosoms and press
their hands against their broken hearts, OF
the havoc OF the drink, drink, drinkF Stop
and think and you will vote MOI"
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Caulfhower Pickle.

know of no nicer pickle, writes 8
lady in the Prairie Farmer, than ,cauli-
flower alone. It is quickly and easily
made and is generally very popular. It
is always well to lay the .cauliHower
heads for half hour or more into cold
water before cooking to draw out any in
sects that may be hidden within. Boil
the heads whole in slightly salted water,
removing them as soon as the stems be-
gin to be at all tender. Cut them into
pieces convenient for serving and drain
well. Scald just enough cider vinegar
to baraly cover the caulidower, adding
to each pint of the vinegar used, two
table,poonfuls flour mustard or, If pre-:
ferred. less of the -four mustard and 9
tablespoonful of French mustard can be
substituted. Stir this smoothly into 8
little cold vinegar first and into the
other when boiling. Let it cook FIVE
minutes, stirring it all the time to pre-
vent its becoming lumpy. Pour it over
the cauliaower that has been packed
closely in bottles. It is soon ready for
use, .-' 40 =