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The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13
Copyright 1886, by Procter & Gamble.

Winter goods at the National Clothing Store, Bridgeport. You can buy nice Winter overcoat to fit man for $6 50,t fit a child for 8 50. Children's short pants suits $2 50, sizes from to IA years. Good strong ali wool suits. $4. Children's short pants, 25c per pair In mems suits you can buy a handsome black Cheviot suit, cut in either sack or 4-bnttou frock, SIP. A real strong good wearing all wool Scotch goods suit, $10. Handsome dress suits in corkscrew goods. SIS. Mems oyercoats in stylish black and brown beaver, $15. Youths square cut sack suits, $S 50. Choice patterns in silk mixed goods. $l5; these are cut in stylish sacks for the nob- by young mems trade. Prince Albert suits, brown and black, are quite the thing for dress occasions; we have them from SEQ to $25 Our brown, black and blue Elysi- an overcoats in young men sizes are very cheap considering the quality of material and workmanship: $15, SIS, S20. $23. Rub- Der coats of all sizes and kinds, just the thing for rainy weather. Don't fail to look us over when in the city National Clothing Co.,, A. H. Davis.
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13

experience, I made rash resolve Iwould climb up the old chimney and drop down like genuine Santa Claus.
 The day before Christmas, 1 collected I the different parts of my strange costume, carrying them one by one to dark corner of the attic. There. safe from observation, left them ready for use on the morrow. Next morning. sprang out of bed as the first faint streaks of light were tinging the sky. The others were still asleep. Cropping my way carefully from the room, was soon dressed in full regalia. Then followed a moment of hesitation. Should I give up the attempt? No! my pride re- volted at the thought. would push on, no matter what the cost. An instant later was standing on the kitchen hearth.
 Before me yawned the black mouth of the chimney, a row of plump stockings dangling along the mantle board like giants teeth. It was one of those large. d-fashioned fire-places and l knew by experience that just above the opening was narrow shelf. Clinging tc the rough, blackened stones with hands and feet, l climbed as nimbly as cat to my smoky perch Overhead was a patch of clear sky, a single star gleaming in the midst. Time dragged slowly on; it seemed to me that an age had passed. Still not sound came to my anxious ears.
 i Finally the door opened and some one 1 entered the room. Now was my cha nee Unclasping my numbed fingers, drop ped softly upon the bed of ashes below. | Never shall forget the horror of that moment Instead of my beloved father, a strange, withholding man stood before me, an uplifted axe in his hand. His rough, unshaven face was that or tiend. Coward as well as brute, he gave one look at my fantastic figure, appearing thus suddenly from the darkness and then fled
 in abject terror, leaving the door open be-
 hind him. He was afterward found In the
 neighborhood, arrested and sentenced to
 long Imprisonment.
 IL seems that father had sold piece oi
 wood land the day before. receiving the purchase money too late for deposit. Thi:
 man. a notorious Jail bird, evidently saw
 the transaction. Knowing that the money
 was still in the house, he would have kill
 ed us ali to obtain it. Only my childish
 prank saved the family from instant death Who will say after this that Santi
 Claus is not useful?"
 "No one. cried the major. clapping hi
 hands enthusiastically. Tt is proved be
 yond doubt"
 This was the general opinion and, al though the deacon was far from satisfied
 he thought it best to hold his peace With many thanks to the postmaste for his interesting story and hearty wish 1 es for happy New Year, the party thel
 broke up.-[F. M. Burr.
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13
BRIDGEPORT.

Bridgeport's wonderful growth contin- ues to attract favorable comment on all sides. Some, however, more conservative, fear that this is but ephemeral and that a climax will soon be reached. when the city will be at standstill. if, indeed, it does not retrograde. There is little danger of this, as long as wise and prudent men are chosen for the city's officers But that debt should be reduced, if possible; at least, should not be allowed to increase The grand list is $16 1000 ,0o0; the tax. more than two cents on each dollar of that list. With the growth of the city and it's inter- ests and the increase in it's taxable prop erty come largely increased expenses for ture, however, the city's revenue, aug mented, as it certainly will be, by fresh ar rivals, will, if carefully managed, be suf- ficient to meet current expenses and inter- est payments. This will be the turning point; soon the debt will decrease, the rate of taxation can be lowered, greater pros- perity will result. And then Bridgeport will assume her proper position as the leading Connecticut city. But there is un- certainty in the air. regarding railroads. The Housatonic sends through freight to South Norwalk, instead of Bridgeport and now the Consolidated, in retaliation, with draws a Naugatuck freight train from Bridgeport and sends it to New Haven via the Naugatuck Junction. It is understood that passenger trains will follow in each case. In one sense, this will cause loss to the Park City, but, in the end, it will gain, for the rival railroads will cut rates to se- cure custom Then, the Derby extension being finished, the rich valleys of the open to Bridgeport as we'll as New Haven capital and enterprise.
 Mention has been made of the signal 1 towers erected in this city by the Consoli- dated road. Twenty-Five have been erect ed on the New York division, Is feet high and 10 feet square. Electricity operates the signals, which allow trains to run at intervals of four minutes. No train can pass one tower until :he preceding train has passed the next town and entered another section. Accidents are reduced to a minimum.
 Congressman Granger has introduced a bill into Congress, appropriating $20o 00C for postofice and custom house building in Bridgeport The necessity for such a building is apparent and Judge Granger bill should receive favorable attention.
 Rev Philo Shelton, the first Episcopa clergyman ordained in the United States left many interesting relics. among then a pair of silver altar candlesticks dating back to 179S. At one time they were useC in Trinity church, Southport. to whicl they have just been presented by Mir John T. Shelton of Shelton rectory.
 The incandescent lights which super seded gas at the central police station arr so we'll liked that the second precinct sta tion is to be similarly equipped.
 The holiday arches have been takel down and stored
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13
LONG HILL.

Carpenter work on the toboggan slide al Parlor Rock was all but finished, Satur- day. The first slide was enjoyed by workman, Thursday morning, who went down in tool chest. Fridays storm gave the chute a smooth coat of ice and boys and sleds flew over it like the wind. Man ager Harris says that, as far as he has seen. the slide is the best appointed in the country. The refreshment room and starting terrace are heated by steam and lighted by electricity. The toboggan is loaded in a warm room with glass front looking down the slide. When ready for a start, double doors are swung outward, away goes the load and the doors imme- ately close to keep others comfortable and warm. It has been suggested that the slide be arranged for both Winter and Summer use Manager Harris flew down the 525 feet in 20 seconds, Saturday morn- ing.
 Bradley's band will furnish music for party of young folks at G. NJ. Bennett s on the 24th. Harry Bennett has been at New York.
 NJ. o. Wheeler has wagon that he wishes to dispose of.
 Two stormy Sundays materially lessen. ed attendance at church. Nothing has been done toward holding more Cracker clubs, though, as Lent commences Febru l t;v .b ka
 Elijah Middlebrook had quite mishar last week While carting spiles to Bridge port, the front axle snapped off. HelI was near and the logs were unloaded, the axle spliced and Mir Middlebrook return ed home
 Mrs D. T. Booth has been again confn ed to her room.
 MT Robb's new shop is just one of tn, sunniest, most slightly spots in town ant he finds market for all the cigars h makes.
 W. B. Coan is work on a New Yorl job and two new heavy team wagon hat will go to Bridgeport. He has hat quite a run at shoeing. especially ox-shoe ing and no end of repairs.
 L. M. Wakeley is sorting the five tons 0 tobacco he bought in Brookfield, with tn , help of John Taylor and five others.
 G. M. Bennett has painted his house.
 Miss Clara Hall was on the sick list. las week,
 Mrs Fred Smith of Meriden has visited her mother, Mrs Harvey Hurd and sister Mrs o. E. Burton of Trumbull. Mrs Lucy Nichols. who has been il Bridgeport with her niece, Mrs Philo Prin de, is home again W. s. Gildersleeve, who married Mis- : Kingman at Bridgeport, December IA, oc cnpies part of Merchant Platt's forme home. Mr Gildersleeye ia good mechan ! ic of good character. Mrs John Wade has rented her place t Mr Hill, who will take William Johnson place at W. E. Coan's. Mr Johnson work , at Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13

FREE FOR ALL.-Come and buy 2-hoop water pails 15c. 3-hoop 1Sc. Duryea's starch lbs 25c, new mackerel 10c lb, fine coffee 25c lb, splendid Oolong and Japan Tea 30, 40, soc lb; best Jones patent flour 75c bag. S5 90 barrel; sugars at very low prices; 36 cakes soap $1; choice Golden Drip syrup soc gallon, choice Porto Rico soc gallon; 8 dozen clothes pms DC, at w. k. WILLS. 5S State st.. between Main st. and Postoffice, Bridgeport Conn.
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A Sound Legal Opinion.

E Bainbridge Muddy, Esq. county at 'orney. Clay Co.,, Tex. says: Have used Electric bitters with most happy results. My brother also was very low with malar- ial fever and jaundice, but was cured by timely use of this medicine. Am satisfied Electric bitters saved his lifs.v Mir D. |. Wilcoxson. Horse Cave, Ky. adds like testimony. saying: He positively believes ha would have died. had it not been for Electric bitters This great remedy will ward off. AS we'll as cure all malarial dis eases and for all kidney, liver and stom- ach disorders stands unequaled. Price soc and $l at E. F Hawleys,
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time experi- menting when your lungs are in danger. Consumption always seems,at first, only a cold. Do not permit any dealer to impose upon you with some cheap imitation of pr coughs and colds. but be sure you get the genuine. Because he can get more profit he may tell you be has something just as gond, or Jnst the same Don't be deceiy- ed. but insist upon getting Dr Kings new discovery. which is guaranteed 10 give re lief in all throat, lung and chest affect. ions Trial bottles free at E. F. HaWley's drug store. Large bottles DOC and q.
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13
This is Good Enough,

MT C. Bartholomew, Kaikaska. Mich, says: Il owe my life solely to Dr David Kennedy's Fa- yorite Remedy. of Rondout. N. |. I had liver and kidney disease and for five years was unable to 20 about am now well and can do a man work on my farm. shall always hold up both hands for Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. Price SI a bottle, six for S5.
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13

nyhing of its kind be initiated and A fact that article counteeted is the best possible of its value There of limitations the Ivory Soap which persuaded to buy because they pay more profit than the Ivoy" will of this profit the grocer represent them be just good the Ivory they Nor like all coune lack the peculiar and remarkable qualities of the genuine Ask for 1voy Soap and insist upon getting it.
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13
EDGAR F. HAWLEY.
 Newtown, Conn.
HoUSAToNIC RAILROAD.
HoUsAroSlc DIvIsIos- DECEMBER lSs7

HoUsEroSIc DIVISION.
 DECEMBER II. lss7. BRIDGEPORT, North 10, 10 o5 n. 432, 6 50 730pm; freight, s 25, a n, 50, 9 P n; Sunday, 90 n. Arrive 50, 45 a n, Is, s 25, 645, 25 m; Sunday milk. 7 Is P n; freight IS n, 25 m- TRUMBULL CHURCH, North z5, 20 n, 21o. 6 o2, 50. g 25 P m; Sunday z2 am. South, 6 Ss, g 3I m, l2 ol, 4 %, 2s n, Sunday milk % m-
 LONG HILL, North %, 25 n, 25, os, 2 5s, 40 n; Sunday 4s n. South 6 Sl, 9 2z, II 55 am, 3 35, 6 20 n; Sun day milk, 53 pm.
 STEPEEY, North 6 27, 2 30, 10 25, a ID, 2 z5, IS, s 05, g 55 n Sunday 2 55 ID;
 South 30, g, 9 1s, II 50 ID, 8 2s, 6 13p m; Sunday milk 46pm- BoTSFoRD. North 50, 2 se, 10 35 a ID, 8 o5, 22, IS, 10 Is P m; Sunday o5 n- South 3 15,6 IS. Oe, II 40 n, 3 o5. 54, pm. Sunday milk 31 m. HEWTowN, North 20. 47, 10 4S m, 8 25.
 6 80, 8 2s, 10 30 n; Sunday IS a n. South, 3 co, 10, g OOH 32 m, 2 2s, 4 47.
 5 40, 6 50 m; Sunday milk 17 m- HAWLEYvILLE, North 55, s, 10 52 m, 3 z5. 5 II. 6 41, 8 fl, 10 45 n; Sunday 22
 am. South 9 40, o2, 52, II 25 a ID, 9 10, 4 SS, 5 25 m; Sunday milk o3 m. Leave for Bethel a m, i 45, s o2, 6 t2 P
 m; Sunday 05 P n. From Bethel, s z5,
 10 35 m, II P n; Sunday 3e pm. BLOOMFIELD JUNCTION, North o3, 42, II o1 m, o5, 6 51, s 52, II o5 n; Sum- day S1 m. South 10. 53, 42. II IS
 am, 25, 4 2e, 53 P m; Sunday milk 54spm For Danbury. 6, s o5, 8 50. Il 20. ! am, 30, 55 pm;
 DAHBURY, Arrive Is, s 20, Q 05, II S5 m,
 45, 10 P m. Leave 35, 45, 25,
 10 40 m, 4 10, 6 25 pm. | DANBURY AND NoRwALK DIVISION. BETHEL, from Danbury. 36, 46, s 20, g 36
 am, 12 07, 3 51, s 20, 5 33, 6 26, 2 45 P
 m. For Danbury ? 45, 6 50, 43. 10 14 m, o6, 8 o6, 56, 30, Il, II 10 m-
 For Hawleyville 80, 10 Is 8 ID, 56 P m
 From Hawleyville g 20 m 5 o5, 5 20, ol
 pm.
 BEDDING, Nerth 25. S6, 10 O. m, l, 57,
 704, II m. South 52, g 4S ID, 12 l3.
 8 57, 5 50, 2 59pm.
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13
Pav as You Go.

There is no such cheap and cautious
 purchaser as cash. Fer 25 cents you can get box of Little Hop pills that always cure indigestion, torpid liver, etc, and save you $25 in doctors fees. Try them.
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13
EASTON.

Daniel Edwards has his corn house and hennery completed; shingled them during this cold weather.
 Lewis Edwards has visited in Bridge port.
 A force of men contemplate chopping off the wood on what was formerly land of Col Abel Peck, now Mrs Charles Nor gan's, timber to be used for spiles, ties and charcoal.
 Henry Chapel, formerly with Moses H. ThoIpe, is right hand man for Miss Maria Knapp through the Winter.
 Lecture, to be delivered at Easton Bap- tist church, Saturday evening. 2lst. at s o'clock. '.The Boys We Meet at School;' from the log schoolhouse to the theologi- cal seminary. by Joseph E. Sagebeer of Philadelphia. The lecture is humorous but faithful portrayal of life in the pubic school, the college and the theological seminary, telling of the old maid teacher. the butchers boy, the night in sleeping car, hazing, students widows, how the tha- olog breaches his first sermon, etc. MT Sagebeer has an enviable reputation as a lecturer and an orator and he comes with the highest testimonials from the press of Pennsylvania Proceeds to be devoted to the musical fund Admission 35 cents.
 Charles s. Banks is learning the machin- ist trade at East Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13
T0R SALE.

small Farm in Upper hite Hills- Huntington with House. Barn and outbuildings. 16 S4 Acres Meadow and Pasture and about 10 acres sWAmpy Woodland. Terms reasonable. Inquire of
 JOSEPH TOMLINSoN (Agentl Shelton
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I0.B.
AS TT MAY INTEREST YOU. E. E. WILEY

E. <. HhW hWkkY Is offering all Winter goods at reduced prices to close them ont rather than to carry over to another season. Bar gainsin Horse Blankets, Bargainsin WolfRobes, Bargains in Underwear of all kinds and Com fortables, Bargains in Gloves < mittens, bar gains in Leather and RubberBoots and shoes, Fur and Cloth Caps, etc.
 Pleaseremember also that our stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard ware, ,Crockery & lamps, Drugs and Patent Med icines, Boots and Shoes gents furnishing goods is the most Complete in town with the Best
 goods the market can produce, at the lowest prices that good goods
 can be sold at. Call and give us a trial and
 you will always find
 what you want, as our y assortmentis the largest.
 goods the best, anG
 prices the lowest.
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13

Dr Kilmer & Co.,. of Binghamton, N. Y, are now working night and day force to supply the druggists orders for their Swamp-Root Kidney, Liver and Bladder re.-[Binghamton Daily Republican.
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13
NEW YORK AND NEW ENGLANDR. R.

DECEMBER II. issz HAwLEYVILLE, East 54. g 45, II 5e m. 2 o4 ID; West, 55 a ID, 2 45, 50 6 30pm. EEwTowS, East7 5s ID, f1a o4, f7 espn; West, fS 4s a m, f2 3e, 6 23pm- SANDY HOOK, East o6, 10 40 n, l2 10. 715pm; West, 8 42 a m, g 34, o5, 6 ls pm. SoBTHBURY, East 16, II o5 n, l2 i9. 24pm; West, 32 ID, g 24, 10. 6 oe P h.
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13

0RYANTED Iumsdiatsly, lsdies to work for
 bomeg fsent any distnncoj Good " een be made EveFythlng faFumhed- fexuS9- lazs free Addrens. AFttsfic NceoleWoe< Oo-, " 6lh Sf New YoHk City.
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FnR SALE:

Seven acres of Land in Newiown. Zoar 6chool District with fve-room House and Barn and other Out-buildinRs. Quite number of fnncy Fruit Trees on It. Will sell cheap. For terms etc., address, V, n: cn1f AnOs
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13
STONY HILL.

Major Dikeman, an old man of over 80 years, is quite poorly.
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13

Drunkenness or the Liquor Habit Positively Cured
 by administering pr. Haines' Golden Specific
 It can be given in cup of coffee or tea without the knowledge of the person tax. ing it; is absolutely harmless and will effect a permanent and speedy cure. whether the patient is moderate drinker oran alcoholic wreck. Thousands of drunkards have been made temperate men who have taken the Golden Specific in their coffee without their knowledge and to-day believe they quit drinking of their own free will. IT NEVER FAILS. The system once impregnated with the Specific I it becomes a1 utter impossbility. for the liQuor appetite to exist. For full partic- l ulars, address GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co, l65 Race st. Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13

Daniel Edwards has his corn house and hennery completed; shingled them during this cold weather.
The Newtown bee., 1888-01-13

Aooo stove and the cat starting from a deep sleep, watched the group eagerly with one eye.
 ..There were three of us children, said the postmaster, settling himself comfort ably. ..and our stockings were always we'll filled at Christmas. We had sneaking suspicion, however, long before the fact was really discovered, that Santa Claus was not altogether what he seemed. Many things. indeed, pointed to this con- clusion. Father, so free and open with us in every other respect. gave eyasiye an- sw-rs whenever we sought to learn the truth. Then, as the eyentful day app preached. mysterious bundles were con- stantly arriving and being hurried ont of sight. Putting this and that together with childish cunning, I, who was the old- est of the three. soon guessed the secret Father himself was Santa Claus
 At the time when my story begins.I was hardly nine years old and had just made my great discovery, While thinking it over, one day, n the quiet of the barn, a brilliant idea came to me. I would dress up like Santa Claus on Christmas mornin g and surprise the whole family But where should get the proper dress. That question was easily answered. The old
 buffalo robe used in the sleigh would do l for a coat. mass of cotton batting cut in ] to shape would make excellent whiskers
 and ragged fur cap, discarded as useless l would serve for q head covering, These
 details having been satisfactorily arrang. led. the next question was where should
 make my appearance: This ga ve me muc1 trouble. At Inst with the boIdness of in'
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-18

We have already alluded briefly in ON
news columns 10 the decision Of the 65eog-
gia railroad commission in the case 81
Gaines vs.. the Georgia Railroad and Bank
ing company. The case was brought by
Rev. ". J. Gaines, In behalf Of his niece,
Rhola Gaines, who was foreibly elected
from the car set apart for white passengers
by unknown parties when the train reached
Conyers.
II WAS further alleged In the complaint
that this foreible election was by consen, Of
the Georgia Railroad company, and was a
means used by the company to force this
passenger 10 90 into a second-class car
when she had paid fun fare and was en-
titled to Ike and equal accommodations
with any other passenger.
The road, in its answer, pleads that the
superior court of Rockdale county. and not
the commission, has jurisdiction, and the
commissioners SO hold. The evidence
failed to show any collision between the
railroad or its agents and the offending
parties. 1t is not clear whether these par
ties were passengers on the train or
whether they boarded the train at Conyers
for the purpose OF ejecting the colored
passenger.
AS to the determinations in the matter
of accommodation, the commissioners in
yestigated the passenger coaches for them
selves, and they say that, so far as they
could judge, the cars provided for colored
people are equally as good as those pro-
vided for the white people. The accommo-
dations set apart for the colored passengers
are not as coNnodious, but this is due to
the fact that the proportion of colored travel
is much less than that Of white travel.
The commissioners say, however, that
there is some doubt whether the orders
given by the managers of the road relative
to prohibiting white passengers from riding
in the car set apart for colored passengers
are rigidly observed. The officials testified
that they had given the orders, but they
could not testify that these orders were
strictly enforced.
The commissioners say that law, COM
mon sense and fair dealing require that if a
like and equal amount of fare is collected
from a colored passenger, he shall receive
like and equal accommodation; and they
add: Gle should have the same protection
against intrusion and disorderly conduct on
the part of q white passenger that the latter
receives as against colored passenger"
Herein lies the pith of the matter. Ne
groes should not be huddled with whites on
the trains nor should the whites be per-
mitted to huddle with the negroes, but
equal accommodations should be given to
those of both races who pay the same
amount of money for transportation.