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The Newtown bee., 1888-10-05

To show how popular Longman & Martinez pure paints are, E. F. Hawley has recently sold to two of our largest property owners 30 to 40 gallons each to paint their builditgs which were painted with it some years ago, which proves the satisfaction 1t gives.
The Newtown bee., 1888-10-05

The selectmen's report gives some idea of what the blizzard cost Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1888-10-05
New rye flour at L. B. Booths

Look at the bargains in underwear, boo and shoes just in at EFF. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1888-10-05
Felt hats at W. E. Halligan's.

F. Nj. Canfield, Judd district, Easton, has nine young pigs for sale; E. Leavenworth of Blanket Meadow pair of oxen.
The Newtown bee., 1888-10-05

Ladies will be pleasantly received at Mrs George Dunham's, 437 Main street Bridgeport, as she has choice selection of Fall and Win ter novelties in trimmed bOnnets and hats.
The Newtown bee., 1888-10-05
THE D. M. READ co.
 BRIDGEPORT, CONN.

All mail orders arc delivered with express charges or postage prepaid hy us.
The Newtown bee., 1888-10-05

XXT ANTED.-A good man to work on Farm. w Steady employment to right person.
 w. O. BEACH, Trumbull, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1888-10-05
CARPETS.

The new Fan Designs and colorings are ready for selection.
The Newtown bee., 1888-10-05

Very fine black and colored all wool henri e .ta cloths for soc yard at l.. E. Booths.
The Newtown bee., 1888-10-05

ETOR SALE-Pair well matched Devon I grade Steers, yearlings. STEPHEN c. BEACH, Trumbull, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1888-10-05

LN0R SALE, to settle Estate, the House II and Lot known as the Julia A. Scales place, situated on Pootatuck street, Sandy Hook. Inquire of ABIJAH c. JOYCE, Execu- tor, Danbury, Conn.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07

Eli Perkins lectured in Glastonbury last
night; subject. "The Philosophy of Wit"
William Shepard. of Bristol, has joined the
Hotchkin family of musicians and bell ringers
as assistant manager.
Mrs. Timothy Finn, ST.. of Torrington, was
taken seriously i'll on Sunday. Her friends
are greatly alarmed at her condition.
- Mr. and Mrs. Justus s.. aotchkiss have
gone to Old Point Comfort, their annual re-
sort for years past at this season of the year
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustsvus F. Davis left for
Washington yesterday for a three weeks
trip in the South, going as far as New Or
leans.
Captain E. A. Perry of the Putnam Pha-
lanx, who has been spending the last month
with his brother in Georgia, will reach home
to-day.
In Naugatuck Mrs. Gardner, wife of the
Rev. E. G. Gardner, Mrs. Frederick Schaffer
and Mrs. John BillsOn are all dangerously
sick and much anxiety is felt on their behalf
by their many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Mcneil, of Torrington,
write from De Land, Fla, that they are en-
joying the sunny cline hugely with the mer-
curry SO degrees in the shade. A little of
that weather would be very acceptable here
inst now.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
THE LATE r. w. r. CURTIS.

Action Taken by the Principals ofthe
Public schools.
At meeting of the principals of the public
| schools of New Haven, representing the
teachers thereof, voted:
That as it has pleased God in his infinite
wisdom to remove from this life our Asso
ciate, Thomas w. T. Curtis, who for nine
teen years was principal of the Hillhouse
High school and for nearly twenty years has
been closely connected with us. That in the
death of our associate and to many of us our
honored teacher we are called to mourn the
loss of one whose character as teacher and
as man has done much to dignity and ele.
vate our profession.
That we contemplate with admiration his
patience, perseverance and discretion his con-
scientious discharge of duty, and his de-
votion to the moral and intellectual welfare
of his pupils.
That we recognize with gratitude his uni
form kindness and helpfulness which have
secured for him our lasting remembrance.
That his efforts in our public High school
for the last twenty years have been largely
its classification which is one of its marked
characteristics.
That his wise conservatism in all that was
good and his readiness to encourage all true
progress has permeated to no small extent all
the departments of our schools
AAat III ILLS bereavement we mo an add1-
tional motive to earnest faithfulnsss in the
calling to which our departed brother conse-
Grated his life, that we may emulate the ex-
ample which he has left us.
That our sympathies are extended to the
afflicted family and that in token of our re-
speet and sympathy we wil+attend the funer-
Al services on Thursday, March Sth.
That copy of these resolutions be trans
mitted to his family and that they be pub
lished in the daily papers of New Haven. in
the New England Journal of Education and
the New York School Journal.
JAMES D. WH1TMoRE,
L. L. CAMP, Committee.
JOHN G. LEWIS,
NEW HAVEN, Conn, March 6, 1888.
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OLD WAR mEmORTEs.
Veterans to 90 t. yewbern, N

Veterans to go t. Newborn, Nc.
The Burnside veterans of Springfield have
made arrangements to 60 to Newbern, N. G.
This will interest large number of veterans
of the 10th regiment, G. ", as they fought
at Newbern with the Springfield Burnside
veterans.
The total cost of the round trip from New
York will be 500. "a (neals and staterooms on
steamer both ways included). The train will
leave Jersey City the 18th at 4:3O p LII. The
tickets will be good for ten days. They will
go from here to New York either by rail or
boat; from New York they will 60 over the
Pennsylvania railroad to Baltimore then they
will take Bay line steamer to Norfork, thence
fo Nawhern
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
LECTURE ON EGYPT
Given by Morris r. Tyler at the Eortl
Sheffield Scientific school.

Given by Morris r. Tyler at che North
Sheffield Scientific school.
The North Sheffield Scientific school was
well filled last night, the occasion being a
lecture on egypt" by Morris F. Tyler. The
lecture was illustrated. He said, although
there is nothing new about Egypt, yet it was
with confidence that the audience would be
interested in old things that ne took them on
tour one thousand miles up the Nile. He
showed the monuments in chronological Or
der. He first showed the pyramids and told
all about them. River scenes were given.
Pictures of sphinzes and temples of Egypt
were shown and SO were ruins of the cities
along the Nile. He said to come from out of
one of these temples into daylight must be
like dream. He began with the royal tomb
and ended with the royal monarch. It was
most interesting lecture and all present high
ly enjoyed it.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
OFF FOR EUROPE,
Americas Golden Chances TO Workin,
men illustrated

Americas Golden Chances to Working.
men illustrated.
Mr.. Hegel, Junior partner of the firm of
Stah1 & Hegel, the undertakers, sails for Eu-
rope on the North German Lloyd steamer
Aller in few days, to be absent about three
months. He will be accompanied by Mr..
Medicue, prominent New York manufac-
turer of parlor furniture. Messrs. Stahl &
Hegel were in New York several days of late
making large purchases of furniture for their
large new warehouse on Church street to
which they expect to move about the middle
of April While there Mr.. Hegel and Mr..
Aedieus arranged for the voyage. Mr.. Med
icus is just erecting big furniture manufac-
tory in New York 9Ox100 feet and Eve
stories high, requiring larger place owing
to the increase of his business. Mr., Medicus
formerly worked as iourneyman in this city
for Mr.. Bowditch. He brought his kit Of
tools and worked a week and when pay day
came received S11-the regular price for q
weeks work by day work Mr.. Medicus
kicked" and preferred to work by the piece
His list of prices for piece work being given
was pronounced acceptable, regulation rates,
and Medicus resumed work. The next week
he earned $32 The bill being sent in to the
once excited surprise, but was confirmed as
perfectly correct by the foreman. Mr.. Med
icus remained working at the Bowditch shop
about six months, when he received an offer
to work in New York, which he accepted. He
continued to prosper and by prudence and
business ability has built up his business to
its present size, all of which illustrates anew
the truth so familiar to Americans that every
man in this country has chance for rising
from the ranks. Mr.. Hegel of Stahl & Heeel
worked at the bench at Mr. Bovditch,s With
Mr.. Msdicus, and they have been firm friends
ever since. Mr.. Hegel intends to visit Eng
land, Germany, Switzerland and other eoun-
tries during his visit abroad.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
From the Employees.

Among the multitude of gifts at the silver
wedding reception of Mr.. and Mrs. P. Ferry
was an elegant and valuable tea set from the
employees of Mr.. Ferry's bakery, a gift very
highly priced. It well testi6es the happy re-
lations existing between employer and en-
ployed,s state of good will that has ever been
the case in Mr.. Ferry's long experience in
business.
Ezel Lodge No. 8 Worked the AmpIffed
Degree.
There was large attendance last evening
in the room of Eel lodge No. to witness
the working of the ampli6ed Sd degree,
which has been adopted by the Supreme
lodge. All new members take this degree.
Eel lodge is prospecting and new members
are coming in right along and initiating is
done at almost every meeting.
Feared to Have Perlshed In the Woods.
Sidney q. Cheney of Litch6eld, aged IS,
disappeared from his home Monday and Wig
orous search is being made for him. Mr..
Cheney is a brother-in-law of the late
Horace Greeley, and was man of considera-
BILE property. He is stakeholder in the
New York Tribune and is very we'll known
OF late years he has been in poor health and
it is feared that he has wandered into the
woods and persisted.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
WEATHER RECORD
LOCAL NEWS.



Wedding invitations a specially at Dor
mans.
Sterling pianos at Catlin's, 643 Chapel St.
Rev Mr.. Lane Of Unionville breaches his
farewell sermon March 16.
J.H. Burnham of Montowsse is to locate
in Birmingham April LIST.
Judge Fyler has suffered relapse and is in
a critical condition at his home in New6eld.
Do not fail to hear Rev. DR.. Reeds illus
trated lecture in Trinity NJ. E. church to-
night.
Miss Maggie Jameson, sister of Mr.. VIM.
Jameson Of Aiddletown, has gone on q trip
to Peoria, III.
The late Isaac Roberts of MiddIetown was
buried yesterday. Rev. P. M. Snyder of the
South church ofioiated.
A number of mechanics from UnionviIle
have gone to Decatur, Ala, hoping to find
situations at their trades.
The Willing Hearts Mission band hold a
sale at the Calvary church this afternoon and
evening. Supper 10 cents. Admission free.
The regular meeting of the Connecticut
Weekly Press association will be held at the
Tentine Hotel, New Haven, Monday, 10Th
inst
Commencing this morning the trustee will
sell the stock of crockery, glassware and
house furnishing goods of the Wiley estate,
No. 81 Church street, at bankrupt prices.
The Wall Street News says that of the es-
timated So, 422, 600, 900 western farm mort
cages outstanding, it is calculated that Boston
holds SIG, 900, 600 and Hartford 10000, 900.
The Fishers Island Steamboat company
just organized have purchased a steamer in
New York and propose to have boat ply
between that resort and New London the
coming summer.
Rev. J. E. Todd, D. D., will give an exhi-
bition of stereopticon views at the Young
Mems Christian association this evening at s
O'clock Young men are invited to be pres-
ent with lady friends. .
Ex-Representative Peter L. Bennett of
Middlefeld blouse 1871 and 1884, died Sd
inst, aged 70. For sixteen years he has had
a sawmill and manufactured fertilizers in
the village of Rockfall
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
FEBRUARY MORTALITY,
Dr. Vg1IIIston Makes His Monthly II
mart Tn tina Rnnrd nj HaaIth

Dr. Eg1lIIston Makes His Monthly R g.
port TO the Board of Health.
Health Officer S. W. Williston, N. D., ex-
planned his annual report to the board of
health at their meeting of last evening Ex-
tracts from the report were printed in Mon
days COURIER. DR.. Williston made his
February report to the board. During the
twenty-nine days of that month there was
quite large death rate. There were 1877
deaths, Sc males and II females. Seventeen
of them died in public institutions. There
were six still births during the month.
The monthly bills of the board were ap-
proved, and DR.. Williston discussed the vari-
oqs routine matters relating to the depart
ment with the members of the board.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
In DIiddletewn Factories.

The Middletown Journal says that 8, 1O(
persons are employed in Middletown's manu-
factories, of which number 1850 are in the
mills of the Russell Manufacturing company
225 at the w. & B. Douglas establishment
200 at the works of the Goodyear Rubber
company and $50 each at the Middletown
Plate company, Wilcox, Crittenden & Co.
and I. E. Palmer's. The Wilcox Lock com.
pany and Browns silk mill each employ
about 100
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
Popular CLERGYMAN.

Rev. 1. Simmons of Brooklyn, N. Y, pre-
siding elder Of the Long island district, has
always enjoyed the distinction of being a
very popular pastor and preacher and q man
whom his brethren of the cloth also delight
to honor, but he has also the distinction of
having had longer continued residence in
Brooklyn than any other preacher in his de-
nomination, he having resided in the City of
Churches for seventeen consecutive years, Of
floating during that long period either as
pastor of some Brooklyn church or presiding
elder. Mr.. Simmons has many old friends
and former parishioners in this city who re-
member we'll his eloquent and ready oratory
and geniality as a pastor and citizen.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
THEIR EFFORTS sUooEssFUL.

The Chamber of Commerce secures
the Continuance of the signal Ser.
vice Station Here.
The Chamber of Commerce at a recent
meeting appointed committee to advocate
at Washington the continuance of the signal
service station here. How successful was the
work of this committee is shown by the fol-
lowing dispatch received by President James
D. Dewell of the Chamber of Commerce late
yesterday afternoon:
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 6.
To James D. Dewell and Committee:
General E. S. Greeley tells me to say he
accepts offer of Chamber of Commerce and
orders continuance, but if deficiency bill
passed by House and now half through Sen
ate shall pass, as it almost surely will, the
government will pay the bill.
(Signed) JOSEPH R. HAwLEY.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
ssxust Wear That ChIId Screau,,,

said Mrs Smith to her sister, Mrs. Davis, as
the sound of childs shrieks came across the
garden from a neighbours house. "What
kind of woman have you for neighbora
Does she abuse her children?" "No, indeed, +"
replied Mrs Davis. 'She is one of the most
tender mothers in existence. But you see,
doctoring When a child needs physic, she
fills a spoon with some nauseous dose, laws
the little victim fiat on her lap, holds his
nose till he is forced to open his mouth for
breath, when down goes the dreadful mess.
Then comes the yells." "No wonder" said
Mrs. Smith. "Why doesn't she use DR..
are effective without being harsh, and are as
easy to take as sugar plums. always give
them to my children ''And SO do T." said
Mrs. Davis.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
ADVICE to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for chill
drer teething is the prescription of one of
the best female nurses and physicians in tue
United States, and has been used for forty
years with never failing success by millions
of mothers for their children. During the
process of teething it's value is incalculable.
It relieves the child from pain, cures dyseni
terry and diarrhea, gripping in the bowels and
wind collie. By giving health to the child 1t
rests the mother. Price 300 bottle.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
A CALL.

Christ Church of AnsOnfa Vote 10 Ex-
tend a Call to Rev. MIR. Woodeock.
At meeting of the vestry of Christ church
of Ansonia held last Monday evening it was
voted to extend call to Rev. G. E. Wood
cock, pastor of the Church of the Ascension
of this city, to succeed Rev. Mr.. Roberts.
The Church of the Ascension has prospered
greatly under Rev. Mr.. Woodeock, and it is
not at all probable but that the members will
be extremely averse to losing him.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
Bunco steorers Sentenced.

HARTFORD, March 6.-James Miller ant
Thomas Talcott, the buneo steerers, were pur
to plea in the Superior court to-day. Mr.
Jones made statement to the court, saying
that the men had consented to plead guilty
with the understanding that they should be
sentenced under the common law against
each of the accused to one year in the Jail
and a fine of 5000
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
A waFward Girl.

Katie Roach, aged eighteen years, daughter
of Patrick Roach of South Farms district,
Middletown, left her home on Saturday last.
She went to New York where she was arrest
ed by the Fourth precinct police of Brooklyn,
who on ascertaining her name and residence
telegraphed Chief Chapman, who notified her
parents of her whereabouts. Katie has skipped
previously. She evidently intends to see the
country. No pent up Middletown is going
to keep her in harness. Hartford Post.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
". w. C. A.

There will be an entertainment given to-
night at the Young Women's Christian as
ISOLATION. Every month there is something
of the kind held in the association rooms
Miss DIR. Adelaide Lambert has charge fol
this month, and she has engaged Mr.. shu.
kiehi Shigemi, the we'll known Japanese, 70,
lecture on Japan. He is expected to read
his paper on "Thres cities in Japan" Some
music may also be given. Strangers are vel
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
L. l.. CAMP, Commute,
JOHN G. LEWIS,
NEW HAVEN, Conn, March 6, 1888.
II. w. +. Curtis To ne Buried Thurs
daY Afternoom

II. w. +. Curtis To ne Buried Thurs
day Afternoon.
The funeral of the late T. w. T. Curtis,
ex-principal of the High school, will take
place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock The
exercises will be held at the Center church.
Rev. DR.. Newman Smyth and Rev. DR.. Walker
of Hartford will conduct the services. At
the opening of the High school yesterday
morning devotional exercises were held in
the hall and addresses were made by Super
intendent Dutton and Principal Whitmere.
The several classes in the school held nest
ings and decided to attend the funeral and
also to send floral tributes. All the public
schools will close at noon tomorrow and the
teachers and pupils of the High school will
attend the funeral. Mr.. Curtis was mem
Der Of Wooster lodge, F. and A. NJ, which
will attend his funeral. Mr. Curtis had his
life insured for about $50, 1000. The teachers
meeting which was to have been held in the
High school yesterday afternoon has been
postponed owing to the death of Mr.. Curtis
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07

Mrs. Henry S. Pratt died in Meriden Mon
day of pneumonia, aged 43. She was mem
Der of the Congregational church there and
a teacher in the Sunday school. She was the
daughter of James G. Peck of Bristol, and
her husband formerly resided in Bristol and
was school principal there and afterward
associate owner and editor of the Bristol
PraGs
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
The Mental Cure-HeaI myself.

DR.. S. g. Todd successfully treats diseases
of every name and nature. He also gives
thorough instructions on the theory and prac-
tice of mental healing (will form another class
March 16).
Dr. Todd not My understands all the diff
ferent theories of the mind cure, but has had
large practice for more than ten years and
has treated thirty thousand cases, and can
give valuable information as no one can who
has not had his long experience. Office hours
2 to 4, to p. M. ia Olive street, New
Haven, Conn. me ct
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
Banquetted in new York.

Town Agent James Reynolds attended the
sixth annual banquet of the Irish veterans of
the Irish Republican, better known as the
Fenian Broth srhood, in Clarendon Hall, New
York, Monday night. One hundred and fifty
men sat down to the table and spent several
hours subsequently in recalling the stormy
days of 81. Town Agent Reynolds responded
to the toast "Our Irish Leaders,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07

The Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor of Davenport church will hold an
envelope sociable interpreted with music by
the New Haven Orchestral club in the church
parlors next Friday evening at O'Clock. A
large attendance is exDected T.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
Feared to Have Perlshed In the
Raced to savin Rock.

Joseph Taylor and Cornelius Stanley raced
their horses to and back from Savin Rock
yesterday afternoon for purse OF $25. The
teams started from the corner of Howard and
Congress avenues. On the return Shanley's
sulky was overturned and the driver thrown
to the ground. 1t Loaf Stanley the race. At
the time that Shanley's sulky broke down he
was mile and half ahead.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
entertainments.

The Days presented their farcical hit
upside Down." to fair sized and apprscia-
tive audience at the New Haven Opera House
last evening. The performance was credita
BILE one. The company Concluded their en-
gagement last evening.
BUNNELL's GRAND OPERA HOUSE
The "Night Owls" specially company are
proving a great attraction at the Grand
Opera House. There was hardly standing
room at last evenings performance The
performance closes with the burlesque
"Adonis," which makes great hit The
Aztecs are viewed by many in the museum
hall. n
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
A Grand Display of Diamonds.

There will be grand display of diamonds
in S. Silverthau's Chapel street windows
Thursday afternoon and evening. They are
the property of Charles L. Davis, who appears
at the Hyperion as calvin Joslin." The
jewels make dazzling display and are said
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07

T. A. Sweeney, manager of the Murray and
Murphy company, will know where the stage
entrance to the Hyperion is hereafter. Mon
day night he mounted the iron FIRE escape
ladder in the rear of the theater and in re-
turning he fell headlong down the stairs. He
was duite badly bruised
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
Household Economy.

Many dollars year can be saved by the
use of Diamond dyes. They color anything
any color. One to four pounds of cotton aud
wooden goods readily and easily colored with
one package. SO colors; 10 cents each. Di-
rection book free. ms eod3t
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-07
TObO SganfRg.

The toboggan is still in use and is likely to
continue SO as long as this cold snap lasts.
Quite large number of people enjoy the
sliding at the new slide every afternoon and
evening. Although the sun is now very high
in the heavens, SO that its rays strike the ice
on the shute, yet on account of the quite se-
we're cold they do not penetrate to such an
extent az to stop the sliding. Probably in
less time than two weeks we will see the last
of tobogganing