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RAILROADS.
The Great Pennsylvania Route
To the North, West and Southwest.
Donnie Track. Spicpdid Scenery.
Steel Rails. Naguifcent Equipment.

To the North, West and Southwest.
Dou5ic Track Sp,cp5id Scenery.
steel Rails. Magnificent Equipment.
In EFFEor Auousr 8, 1888.
Trains leave Washington, from station corner OF
Sixth and B streets, az follows.
Fon PfTTsBuRa and the West, Chicago Limited
Express of Pullman Vestibued Cars nc $50 m
daily; Fast Line, 80 n IN daily 90 Cincinnati and
81. Louis. with sleeping Cars from Pttsburg to
Cincinnati, and Harrisburg TO So. Louis; daily
except Saturlqy, to Chicago with Sleeping Car
Altoona To Chicago Western Express at 40
pm daily with Sleeplng Cars Washington 20
Chicago and 81, Louis, connecting daily 90
and Memphis. Pacific Express, 1000 p m daily
for Pittsburg and the W, Sc, with through
Sleeper to Plttsburg, AMI Plttsburg to Chicago.
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
FoR ERIE, Canandalgua and Rochester daily;
for Buffalo and Niaaarn daily, exeept saturday
Rochester.
FoR WiiIrANronr, Lock Haven and Elmira at
$50 m daily except Sunday
FoR NEW NoRK and the East 720, 900, HOO
and l1l0 n m, 200, 4 TO- 1000 and If 90 y m. on
sunday geo; ili0 q IN, eco. 40 1000 and
Cars, 0.d0 a m, daily except sunday and 8d5 IN
daily, with dining car
Fon BosroN, without change, 200 IN every
day,
FqR BRooK1YS, n. y. all through trains con.
Annex, affording direct transfer to Fulton
street, avoiding double ferrlago across New
York city.
Fon PHILADELPHIA, 0.2O, 900, i1.OO and tt.20
IN, 2 90, f10, 600 10 90 and If 20 pm On sun
day 800, 1ldQ m, goo, d.10, 600, 1000 and 1120
pm, Limited EXPRESS, all parlor cars, 040 IN
weekdays and 8.45 p m daily, with dining car.
Fon BALTfMonE, G95, 40, 900, 94O. 0.5O, tt.0O
and it40 m, 1905, 20, as, d.i0, 20, 40 600,
7d0, 1000 and 1i20 y M on Sunday, 900. 0.05,
$50. 11,4O m, 600 $40, i1O, 600, 740, 1000 and
ll20pm.
Fon PorE's CREEK LINE, 7.9O q m and $40 p IN
daily except Sunday
For ANNAPOLIS, 7.2O and 900 a m, 1905, 49O
and GOO y N daily except Sunday. Sundays,
300 ~, 40 pm.
HALLWAY AND ALEXANDRIA AND
WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
Fon ALEXANDRIA, 90. G.35, $40. o.dj, 1857 m,
1904 nuon 20j. 4.e3, 300, 5.5j G.Oj, sos 1905
aud 81 y IN On Sunday at 600, 0.45, 1857 Il
m, 28O, b.55, sos and 1905 p m.
AcooMMoDATtoN for Quantioo, 900 p IN week
days.
FoR RfCuMoND and tho South, 600. 10.b7 o m
daily and Cos y m daily, except Sunday.
TRAINS leave Alexandria for Washington,
Cos, .O5 500 Oi0, TO- 10, II .O7 M Leo 800, 90,
5.10, 1.05, 0.92, 10.d2 and HOS pm. on sunday
at 10 and 1t.W a IN, 200 BIO 7.05, 0,39 and
O42 IN.
Tickets and information at the Office, north
east corner of 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, and at the station, where orders can be
left for the checking OF baggage 20 destination
from hotels and residences.
CHAS. Il. PUGH, j II. WOOD
General Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent.
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HEALTH is WEALTH.

DR., E, c. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
MENT u guaranteed specific for Hysterla, DZzi-
ness, Commissions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia,
Headache, Nervous prostratou caused by the
use of alcohol or tobacco, Naketuness, Mental
Depression, Soltenug of the Brain resulting in
insanity and leading TO misery, decay and death,
Premature Old Age Barreuness, Loss of Power
IN either sex, Involuntary Losses and Spermator-
rhua caused by oyercNertlou of the brain, self.
one months treatment; 81 box, or six boxes
for 50, sent by mail prepaid ON receipt Of price.
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
to cure any case. with each order received by
us for six boxes, accompanied with 50, we viii
send the purchaser our written guarantee to
refund the money IL the treatment does not cf-
feet q cure. Guarantees issued only by o.
CHRISTIAN, Druggist SOLE AQBNr 4S4
Penna. ave, between Ila and 9Th SITS.
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RAILROADS.
Chesapeake and Ohio Route.
scho1uIo in effect july 2, 1883.

Schedule In effect JULY q 1888.
Trains leave Union Depot, Sixth aud D streets
. lO57 m. .-Fou NgwPoRr NEWS, Old Point
comfort an1 Norfolk, daily except sunday
Arrive in Norfolk7 pm
ll,2l in-FoR STATIONS on the Chesapeake
ald ONO ~ Virginia, West Virginia and Ken.
tuoky, daily except Sunday Sleeninv cars
clifton Forge TO Lexington KY
b:3O n.-FAsr WESTERN EXPRESS daily. Solid
Train with Pullman Buffet Sleepmg.oars to
Louisville Pullman service TO Cincinnati, st.
Louis Memphis and New orleans,
100 p m. .-Vm0NfA Srmyas SPECIAL. daily
except sundays, for White Sulphur Springs and
gu virginia springs resorts Pullman Sloepers
from Baltimore and Washington TO white
Sulphur
onico, 5t3 Pennsylvania avenue
II. W. FULLER,
Gen, Pass. Agent
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FOR SALE-H0USES.

LNOR -HoUSES-PARTIES DESIRING
IT TO purchase are requested TO send or call
for list of houses for sale ! have n largo mum.
Dor, all sizes, GEO. W, LINKlNS,
10Th and II SITS W.
LyOR SALE-SUITABLE FOR A HOME OR
IT, paying nvesjment-125 9th 81 II W; 10
rooms. two baths. etc, all in complete order;
also small brick. 152 Il ST II O, q rooms, bath,
cellar, ETC., aud Is now renting SO as TO pay
per cent. as an investments; price $3.50.
ALBERT +. FOX. 02O stn W.
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Second SPECIAL Excursion to Niagara
Falls, via PennsYlYnnin RniIrnnd


Falls, via Pennsylvania Railroad.
The fast excursion OF this season run to Nj
agara Falls under the auspices of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company proved so popu-
lar and the demand for Others of like character
is so widespread that the company has ar
ranged second for Thursday, September l3.
This excursion will be conducted on the same
high grade as the one previous 1t will be run
under the direction of the Tourist Agent, and
the party will go by special tram of day
coaches and Pullman parlor cars through to
Niagara. The date is without doubt we'll
chosen, as ten days contemplated in the limit
of tickets will cover the most delightful por-
ton of the early autumn season. Stop off at
Watkins, with an opportunity to visit the
famous glen, Will be allowed either going or re-
turning, Excursion tickets, good for ten days,
will be sold from Washington and Baltimore
at $40. The special train will leave Washing
on 7;l0 q. M, Baltimore S:l5.
For rates and detailed information consult
ticket agents or apply by letter to RIA. Parke,
passenger agent, Baltimore and Potomac Sta
ton,
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LOCAL POLITICAL ASSOCIATIONS.
Republicans and Democrats Organize for
Campnign Work.

Republicans and Democrats Organize for
Campaign Work.
Despite the pouring rain the Penn
sylvania Republican Association held an
enthusiastic meeting last evening at its
rooms on f street, Mr.. Frank M. Evans,
the president of the association, presid-
ing. A large number Of Pennsylvanians
signed the constitution, and by special
motion became members without the
usual action OF COMMITTEES. The Off
GERS of the association, elected at o
preliminary meeting last Wednesday
Evans; vice-presidents, w. NJ Ireland,
II. b. Penicl1s and Col. L. ID. Bumpus ;
secretary, David Nicholson; financial
secretary George Brown. The meeting
last evening resulted in a permanent
organization, and the club will here
after meet semi-monthly.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

VXTANTED- D-EvER9BoDY 70 KNOW THAT
w Rices Steam Cleaning Works, 400 Maine
ave w, cleans ca,pets, renOvates feathers,
steams mattresses and remahes them; also, fur
niiuresteamcd in the best manner and at low.
est prices.
VATANTED-OLD GOLD AND SILVER
w bought Tor cash by WIN. FREDERICK,
the manufacturing leweler, COS 9TH st, opp Pat
ent Office.
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foR REN1-HousEs.

EOR BENT
II No 1923 VI ave, - rooms. aleoves and
. bathrooms. This is very desirable for pri.
vato residence.
No 1913 nth 81, new brick with baywin.
dow, 10 rooms; nicely finished; rent reason
able. JAS G. SPRiGG,
tdgt N " ave.
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virginians Eject Officers.

The Virginia Democratic Association
elected the following officers last night
to serve for the ensuing year: president,
Henry Il. Bscoe; vice-presidents, John
A. Jones and Joseph A. Little; treasurer,
r. G. Hungerford recording secretary,
ii. Ii. McCandless, financial secretary,
w. H. Monroe; and sergeant-at arms,
james M. Duesberry. The executive
committee is as follows: Thos. j. Lut-
trell, James r. Fisher, Il. w. Andrews
and George A. Traytor.
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Address Registered Letters to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,

DEMEMDED That the presence of Generals
NCNILWlDLR Beaureeard and Early, who are
In charge of the drawings, IS guarantee of alb
soute fairness and integrity that the chances
are all equal, and that 70 one can possibly di-
vine what number will draw a Prize.
"REMEMBER, also, that the payment of
Prizes Is GUARANTEED BY FOUR NATIONAL
signed by the President of an Institution, whose
chartered rights are recognized in the highest
Courts; therefore, beware OF all limitations and
anonymous schemes"
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EN0R RENT-1115 ELEVENTH ST. N. W., g.
IL room house; centrally located; all mod
imps; lot 25x100 house open for inspection;
rent $50 30. b. II, WARMER.
TOR RENT-d94 MAINE AVE. s. W.;
H. rooms; modern improvements, SOS.
CHARLES b. CAYWooD, basement 916 f
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WANTED-HELP.

VXTANTED- A CoLoRED GIRL TO DC
w housework: one from Alexandria pre-
ferred, Apply at 1910 stnw.
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E0R RENT - DESIRABLE STORE AND
Il dwelling, 406 o stnw.
LOUIS P. SHOEMAKER,
920 Il st.
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DOR lNyESTMENT-117,O 900 SQUARE FEET
IL ON Tennessee ave, at 11th stn o, sewer and
water, 1716c, worth 25c.
Half square Q, all shallow lots high ground,
on grade 81 900 so It, only 10c.
Nice little lot 20XS0, n o. on good street, only
S4OO.
Choice lot on N stnw. 23x07 to wide alley,
near Scott Circle, only S2.15.
Elegant stable lot, Dupont Circle, fronts two
t30x15 feet paved alleys; water, sewer, gas,
81, ,250.
All of above terms to suit. Also lots Just
across Boundary on small monthly payments.
Plenty other bargains. VIM. II. OKIE,
Room 4 1881 n 81 1w
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FOR SALE AND RENT.
ID EAL ESTATE BULLETIN

THoS E. WAGGAMAN, 917 r Street.
Changes made Wednesdays and Saturdays
THREE-SToRY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
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TNOR SALF-ItOIfgrg
FOR SALE-LOTS.

EN0R SALE-UNIMPROVED GROUND IN
II northwest section of city. $500 feet at
n W corner of @ and 11th SITS, 300 feet on 11th
st, bet. q and X sts; 0.40O feet at II W corner of
and Sd SITS; also other lots ON and near Lin
coin ave, just north of boundary viii be sold
at Investment prices. Would take small inn
proved business property in part exchange.
NV.
ENOR SALE-4 FINE LOTS ON CHAPLIN ST,
Il 5Ox160 each; one on 18th Sc, near Coum.
bia road; choice building site, 50xt15.
BENZ =. DAVIS, 1910 Est.
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DROPERTY FOR RENT.

kJhOh rOIN hbNl'
s15--134o Riggs st W, 2-story b d. 8 rs, mi.
$7-Rear 1912 st 5 e, 2nd floor, RS.
$75-1316 X ave- fir, IL RS, all IN t.
S60-921 o st W, o story, 13 rs, all mi.
S6O-1220 G st W (over store(, gas and bath.
s60-639 Pa ave 5 e. store and dwg. 8 RS.
S2T .50-649 S @ ave o, 2 story and bas, RS.
$3o-2o16 W ave, new story and basement.
$50 eacha21o4 and 21o6 Bdy st ", 6rs.
S22-1220 G st W, store and room.
Sao-4o6 o st W, store and dwg, 9 RS, all mi
S1S-917 and 919 st n w, new 2 story bricks.
Sl6,3o-407 d st e, 2 story brick dwg, rs.
S15 50-Store 2200 11th st n w.
S10.60-436 18th st g, 2 story fr, rs.
S10.5O-121O | st Q, 2 story dwg, rs.
o.5o.1213 wylie St n 9, 2 story b dwg, rs.
s9so-1379 Bdy st n 9. 2sst dwg 3 rs
S930-Rear 633 II st S Q, 2 story b, 4 RS.
SSod332 Miller's Court 9, 2 story fir, 8 RS.
S1s4O-427 7th st e. 2-story bdwg, rs, m /.
S15-S10 18th st II g, g rs, m |.
S950-1210 Wylie st n e. 2story b d. 3 RS water
SWORMSTEDT & BRADLEY,
927 + stnw
DOR RENT-494 MAINE AVE S w, 8 RS.
y mod imps fronting park: desirable house;
S26 70 per month. Charles u. Gaywood, base
ENOR RENT-136 EAST CAPITOL ST, CON-
IL tanning rooms; water and gas; price $50
In advance; key at 115 st tse.
INVEST $500 IN SMALL BRICK HOUSES,
Il well rented sure to pay you $3.50 per year;
may pay, you 81, l40 per year. Address L. s.
EOR BENT-so5 IN ADvANcE-7-RooM
IL pressed-brick, 2 bay-windows; all mod
mps; gilt papered and heated throughout in
closed parking; corner 18th and Boundary sts II
WI first class neighborhood; key next door.
E0R RENT.
225 Penn ave, 3-story brick, 9rs and
stOre...'' ..''.''''.' SlOO 10
HOS 10th st, 3-story brick, 8 rs ..... 30 90
1908 II st, story brick 0rs.......,... 80 90
1927 st 3-storyb rick, 8 rs.....,..... 35 90
1914 Wylie St e, story brick, rs,.. ii 90
1916 Wylie st o, 2.story brick, 3 rs. ID 90
6rm cottages on Columbia Heights..,. 1S 90
FURNISHED.
1923 Corcoran st. 3-story brick, So. S55 90
1887 st, cor 16th 3-story, double
house, 13 rs...,..........,......... $50 90
NJ. NJ. PARKER,
141S Il st.
E0R RENT - DESIRABLE STORE AND
IL dwelling, 406 ST W.
LOUIS p. SHOEMAKER,
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G. T, Beauregard,
j. A. Early,
COMMISSIONERS.

We the undersigned Banks and Bankers, will
pay all prizes drawn In the Louisiana State Lot
teries, which may be presented at our counters.
II. NJ. WALMSLEY, Pres. Lac Nat Bank.
+. LANAUX, Pres. State Nat. Bank.
A. BALDWIN, Pres. N. o. Nat. Bank.
CARL KoHN, Pres. Union Nat. Bank.
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LOANS

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT.
Safe cas L. $. bonds; q per cent payable quar-
terly; IN sums 500 to $1,000; small premium
charged.
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CAPITAL PRIZE, $500, 900

Grand Monthly Drawing, at the Academy
OF Music, New Orleans, TUESDAY, Septem-
her 129S
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Louisiana STATE LotterY Go.

"Itc do here5y ceytifV mat me supervise ne ar.
r1HgWleats f0r all Mc Monthly anil SgWi-dHRUH
DrqtCiHgs ~ me L0UtSiGna Sigts LOtety Company,
dHd IN person H,1HdDe amt control No Drawings
MeUgdUss amt Mut me- sGiBe are cOHiGCf.d Uth
Hes, and tbs authorize me- CORlpdRy to use MS csr.
Hdcdte. tClh f1c.sBiiies Of Uur signatures At
tQcied, In Us tsddyerHSeJuebfsb
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REAL ESTATE.

TINHOS. A. MITCHELL,
| Real Estate Broker, 934 Il st II W, Room4.
Special attention paid to the exchange of all
descriptions of real estate aud personal prop.
erty, mining stock, etc.
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+ ARGE, COOL, FURNISHED ROOMS, WITH
l frst-class board at S25 and $40 per month;
cool diningroom and polite attention. The
SARATOGA. GIG Il st n W.
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TRUMBULL,

C. E. Quick is making extensive re- pairs on D. J. Botsford's house. w. $. Wheeler has received another lot of Mapes' fertilizers and also keeps Plumb & Winton's ground bone, D. II | Ward is agent for Bradley's phosphate and II. P. Nichols has the QuinnipiaC Co.'S different brands. As regards the meeting called by the Congregational society to consider the question of rebuilding the steeple, the BEE of last week said, sowing to the small attendance, nothing was decided and second meeting will be called. We wish to correct your mis-informant | by saying that the meeting was legally held and a committee, consisting of Will lard $. Plumb and Horace l.. Fairchild, appointed to consider plans and eXpenS- es; an adjournment was then taken for two weeks to hear their report and take such action as should be further neces- sary.
 The auxiliary of the W. B. F. NJ. of the Congregational church have made Mrs Samuel Beardsley and Mrs Andrew Nich- ols life members. Grand entertainment! Mrs Jarley' Wax Works at the Town Hall, Wednes- day evening, 23d; if stormy, first fair evening. Admission l5c, children l0c cake and cream l0c; commences 30. Programs at the door. A comedy, 'Slighted Treasures, will be given first. | The public are invited. Frank Brinsmade visits at his fathers. Sunday school concert to be given in the Congregational church, Sunday ev- ening, 20th, 30. If stormy, one week later. The public are invited. The pro- gram:
 Organ prelude, w s. Plumb. Singing, "pFaiSp for the May" School.
 Singing, q want to be a Worker" School. Recitation, Miss Alice Burton. Class exercise, "Light Bearers" Miss Nata lie Merwin.
 Male Quartet, Arion Glee Club. | Recitation, Miss Elsie Nichols. 1 Singing, "God Wants the Girls and Boys School.
 Class exercise, floral, Miss Florence Merwin | Singing, "Inspirer and Hearer of Prayer, Miss Tait, Mir and Mrs w. F. Tait and A. Tait
 Recitation, selected, Miss Natalie Merwin.
 Quartet, Miss Florence Merwin, MT and Mrs | 0. B. Burton, w. N. French. Recitation, "Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight, Miss Mary Beach. | Quartet selected, Miss Tait, MT and Mrs O E. Burton, c. +. Plumb.
 Exercise arranged by Mrs N. T. Merwin.
 Singing, "Worthy the Lamb," School. Remarks.
 Singing, ,''All Hail the Power" :" Congregation
 Miles $. Standish was called to Strat field by the serious illness of his father
 Mrs NJ. J. Ackerson spent Sunday il
 Milford.
 | Mrs Samuel French and Mrs C. E Downs have visited in Fairfield.
 Mrs Beck of Bridgeport nurses Mir
 Edward Botsford. Mrs Botsford' s moth
 CT was here from Woodbury, last week
 Having enlarged his store by movin:
 back a partition, $. J. Parks is enable'
 to keep larger and more varied assort
 ment of groceries and articles found i
 country store, at the same low prices
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some time, died on Sunday, 18th, i'll the 33d year of her age. Her death is a sad blow to her friends and especially to her mother, who, after the death of four children, had come to lean upon her as a friend and companion in her declining years. Utterly unselfish, it was her greatest delight to do for others and es- pecially to lift the burdens from her be- loved mother. Ofan amiable disposition, she was popular among her associates and died regretted by all wno knew hel | best. Dnring all her sickness, she utter | ed no complaint and died q peaceful Christian death in the full hope of glo- rious immortality. The funeral services took place in the Catholic church, Beth el, Tuesday. Father O'Donnell celebrat ed solemn requiem high mass and de | livered a solemn, appropriate discourse l The interment took place in the Danbury cemetery. The pail bearers were James F. Mcdonald, Joseph Sullivan, Joh1 | Gritfen, John and James Green anC Martin Grove.
 The remains of Nathan Cornwall were brought to Bedding, Monday, for buria by the side of his wife in the Hull ceme tery. MT Cornwall was veteran of the old comrades acted as pail bearers, Pat | Bartram. By a striking coincidence the officiating clergyman, Rev N. l. Porter, was also member of the same brigade. MT Cornwall married Amanda daughter of the late Jesse Banks. She died P years ago. He left two sons both residing in Bridgeport: Charles and Jesse B. of the firm of Cornwall X Patterson, manufacturers of hardware John N. Nickerson, D. $. Bartram and William F. Vaudeville attended the Re. publican State convention at New Ha. ven as delegates.
 | Aaron Duncomb and wife of Fond Du | Lac, Wis, came to town, Tuesday, to visit their old home after an absence Ot nine years.
 James Mcdonald has bought horse of Wake Bradley. Jim is bound to have as good Il turnout as anybody and he de serves it.
 Grass never looked better, but few crops have yet been planted. Mir and Mrs John Colgan came from Bridgeport to attend the funeral of Ella Ryan.
 Thomas Witcher will move again, this time into the Col GOrham place and will board Charles GOrham, the owner and help him work the farm.
 The debris of the Methodist horse sheds, blown down during the blizzard, have been removed and will furnish kindling wood for the minister. A good riddance of bad rubbish.
 The creamery is nearly completed and makes a fine appearance.
 The grading around Christ church, un- der supervision of Stephen Sanford, will add much to the looks of things.
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HUNTINGTON.


 The Birmingham C.. A. R. post have made arrangements to come here, Sun day afternoon, 27th and assist in decor ating soldiers graves in the cemetery. Services will be held in the Congrega- tional church and Memorial discourse will be delivered by Rev Mir Park; other speakers are expected. Every soldier who enlisted from this town is requested to be present and assist in decerating the graves.
 A Temperance lecture is to be given in the Congregational church, next We'd nesday evening at o'clock, by Rev Mr Still of Westport and Rev Mir Park. Let everybody come and hear an excellent lecture. It is under the auspices of the Sons of Temperance.
 Miss Mary c. Morgan has spent few days at Charles Judson's.
 The singers are rehearsing temperance music for the lecture, next Wednesday evening.
 Aaron Gorham of Bridgewater was al II. F. Gloyer's, Tuesday and, Wednesday left for Stratford.
 IT. D. Shelton and I. G. Bassett have finally, by the aid of a Shelton officer laid down their arms and peace is de clared. Shelton paid Bassett about $lt and the officer $2.
 H. F. Allen has returned from Orange and is now at work for E. s. Hawley.
 Rev Mir Park is now able to use his arm and has taken it out of the sling.
 Mrs Knight of Booths hill has been il Jersey caring for a daughter low witt consumption.
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EAST VILLAGE,

Rev N. G. Cheney's discourse, Sunday, was from l John, III, l.
 Reports fromRev D.B.Vosseller aren't favorable; he has had several hemor- images recently. His wife is with him in Lakewood, N. J.
 C.. shelton and wife were at Mrs Sar- ah Blackman's, last week.
 C. E. Clark's horse, sick with pinkeyc, is better.
 The remains of Mrs Betsy A., widow of Rev A. B. Pulling, were brought from Norwalk for burial, Thursday, 17th. She died, Monday, GG years old.
 One by one they crossed the river,
 Father, brother, sister, mother.
 J. W. Waterbury and wife were in Naugatuck, Sunday.
 D. $. Clark and daughter were on Barn Hill, Sunday.
 Mrs Albert Stevens and daughter have visited Rev C. <. Dikeman. J. Huggins of Meriden is at Charles McEwen's.
 Mrs Henry D. Wheeler has moved from Webb to Bridgeport.
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STEPNEY.

On Wednesday evening, 23d, at the Baptist church, the program will beat the best yet presented. Among the at fractions will be several quartets by some of Monroe's finest singers, who have kindly consented to assist the pastor in his undertaking; dialogues and recital tions by members of the literary society choice musical selections by Mir Joyce and something from Bro Lawson. Ad- mission l5c, children 10c, supper and a social time down stairs 10c eXtra.-''Our Ruin and our Remedy will be the theme of Rev D. C. Lawson's discourse, next Sunday at p m. Evening service at 7 o'clock. "Regrets" will be the pastors subject.
 Miss Miranda Hull of Bethel is home with her father.
 You can hear the wedding bells ring in the distance, but they will ring loud and clear, pretty quick. "Gooduess, don't you believe it! :"
 Charles Curtis has a highly bred Jer- scy calf, eligible to register.
 Remember the Memorial concert at the Methodist church on May 30, Decoration day. Joseph Hammond of Bridgeport, one of the boys in blue, will assist. No Grand Army entertainment is complete without him.
 The old turnpike is still in it's poor con dition. Little stones and great rocks, mud holes and even little brooks can be found along the road. Why is it! We look back to the dave of gates and toll with longing; those days might return and give an opportunity for one more comfortable ride to the city of '9S att fractions"
 R. B. Rockwell entertained his son, E.. l.. Rockwell of Waterbury, Sunday. Mir Rockwell is employed on the Waterbury American as telegraph reporter.
 w. F. Benedict expects car of horses, this week.
 If stormy, next week Wednesday even ing, the Baptist entertainment will be postponed till Thursday.