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The Newtown bee., 1888-05-11

William H., son of Birdsey Beers, now of South Norwalk, was married at the East Pearl street NJ. E. church, New Haven, Thursday evening, 1st. to Miss Lottie B. SObey of Houston street. Rev A. II. Goodenough performed the ceremony. James N. Dadman and Miss Rose E. Page were married at the same time and the pulpit was covered with plants. Miss SObey wore q diamond pin in her hair and wore cream cOlored Henrietta cloth suit cut en train, with white moire ribbon and lace. She also wore tulle veil and carried boquet of white and pink tea roses and smilaX. A reception was given at Mir Sobey's house before Mrand Mrs Beers departed for South NOrWalll.
The Newtown bee., 1888-05-11
Beat Them All,

J. II. Ogden of Easton has three pair fgood Devon oxen for sale.
The Newtown bee., 1888-05-11
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The largest and most complete line of Ladies and Misses low shoes, Oxford Ties and Beaded Slippers in town, just received at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1888-05-11

ETOR sALE-The Homestead of Rhoeia TTalI < II late of Easton, situated in said Easto1, abont one-half mile from the store of E. s. with a Dwelling House thereon. For s fnrfl,a7, pnrtis ulars inquire of A. H. FRENCH Admin istrator. Easton, May g. ISsS E 17
The Newtown bee., 1888-05-11

Rev T. E. Gilbert breaches in Long Hill NJ. E. church, next Sunday, on ac- count of the illness of Rev MT White.
The Newtown bee., 1888-05-11
EASTON.
Miss Fife Booth is on the sick list.

Miss Annie Marsh leads the young peoples prayer meeting, next Friday evening, at Lees chapel.
 Mrs C. B. Marsh entertained friends from New York, New Haven, Bridge port and Stratfield, last week.
 Marsh's mill will open at noon during the Summer; flour will be ground there after the 10th.
The Newtown bee., 1888-05-11

W. r. Benedict is to have his partner, E. M Fitch of Moore's Junction, with him, this week.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-10-15

that the duties proposed by the Demo.
cratic measure called the Mills bill, far
exceed the difference b.tween American
and European wages. and that therefore,
If it were admitted that our workingmen
can be protected by tariffs against cheaper
labor, they would be fully protected and
more than protected by that bill. Does
not every well.informed man know that
the increase in the price Of home manu-.
facturss produced by high tariff does
not go into the pockets Of tailoring men,
but only tends to swell the profits of
others! It seems to me that if the policy
Of the Democratic party is plainly repre-
septed, all must understand that we seek
to make the cost Of living less and At the
came time increase the share of,the labor.
ing man in the benefits of national pros.
perity and growth.
I am very respectfully your obedient
servant. (signed.)
ALLEN G. THURMAN.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-10-15

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of your
rest by sick child suffering and rying with the
excrutiating pain of cutting teeth? II 30, go at
once and get bottle Of Mrs. WNsLows SoorH
ING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Depend upon it, mothers, there ia
no mistake about it. 1t cures dysentery and
diarrhoea regulates the bowels, cures wind collie,
softens the gums, reduces Inflammation, and
gives tone and energy to the whole system.
Mrs. Winslows Syrup for children teething is
pleasant to the taste, and is the prescription of
one Of the oldest and best female nurses and
physicians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price rs
cents bottle f-Iy-mw
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-10-15
II SSfad NV Life''

IS common expression, often heard
from chose who have realized, by per-
sonal use, the t,1rative powers of Ayers
Cherry Pectocn'. ~ / cannot say enough
Il praise of i.Fer's Cherry Pectoral, be-
iieying as I DO that, but for it's use, I
should long g'nco have died from lung
troubles. z. 3Eesdon, Palestine, Tex.
About six saptils ago ] had a severe
He1norrhage " mo Lungs, brought on
by distressing' Cough, which deprived
me of sleep AMI rest. had used vari-
Gus cough balsams and expectorants,
without obtaining relief. A friend ad-
vised me to try
Ayers Cherry PectoraI.
! did so, and am happy to say that II
this medicine cured my cough, and, I
am satisfied, eaved my life. - Mrs. e.
Coburn, is Second st, Lowell, Mass.
I have usc,, Ayers Cherry Pectoral
for over year, and sincerely believe T.
should have been in my grave, had it
not been for this medicine. It has cured
me of a dangerous affection of the lungs,
for which lad almost despaired of ever
finding a remedy. d. A. McMullen,
W1ndSOr, province OF ontario.
Ayers Clerrr Pectoral saved my life.
Two years ago took a very severe Cold
which settled oh tav lungs. consulted
physicians, ard took the remedies they
prescribed, E,-t failed to obtain relief
until I began using Ayers Cherry Pee
toral. Two jotfles of this medicine
completely restored my health. = Lizzie
M. Allen, West Lancaster. Ohio. IT
Ayers Cherry Pect0ral,
Prepared by Dr. J. Q. Aver s. Co., Lowell, Mass
Sold by all Druggisla. Price 81; six bottles. So.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-10-15
BuckIen's Arnica salve.

THE BEST SALvs in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rneum, Fever Sores, letter
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles or no pay
equired. is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price rs cents per
box. For sale at the Eagle Drug Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-10-15

.,s-.gsS~ TIE BUYERS Jude is
,<.s-A n issued March and Sept,
ftAg yA each year. 1t is an ency-
ET M3 clopeG ! of useful infor-
ssA ~ matt n for all who pCr-
Ws4GIE4W chase The luxuries or the
~ necessities of life. We
nsn clothe you and furnish you with
hl the necessary md unnecessary
appliances TO ride, walk, dance. sleep,
eat, fish, hunt, work, go to church.
or stay at home, and in various sizes,
styles and ouantities. Just figure out
what Is required 10 do all these things
COMFORTABLY and you can make fair
estimate OF the value OF the RUYERS'
toiIG, which viii be sent upon
receipt Of 10 cents to pay postage,
MONT GOMERY WARD S CO.
.l4-lia Michigan hvenue, Chicago. IL.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-10-15

The only Plastered hotel in Town; Large Air
Rooms, Well Furnished with. all the conveniences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-17

A Ton OF choice Prunes, 4 lbs. for DC.
NJ. & +. METZGER,
i Az 9Th ST, NV,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-17

From the New Orleans Pcayune
The matter OF correct weights OF Jockeys Is re-
ceivtng more attention at this meeting than In any
previous racing season. The police are especially
charged with seeing that jockeys come direct to
the wei yEing-rOOm after dismOunting. Another
fact is that detectives keep the track OF the
jockeys when they dismOunt, and see that they do
not change or discard any OF their equipments.
This system has resulted in several miSdeedS,
which led TO fines being imposed or warnings
given One Jockey snapped brides after getting
on his horse, the trainer handing him one OF dif-
1erent weight from that In which he rode. Temp
kinS was caught slipping weight on his way TO the
scale-room, and got OF with SO fine Another
Jockey tried TO ride before he got down to riding
weight. He weighed In with less equipments than
tried 10 throw some OF them away under the
timers stand. He got of very easy, but has not
tried the game since. This matter OF cheating the
scales Is an old one.
There is a trick that used to be practiced until
the clerks OF the scales found 1t out. The rider,
VINO had more weight than he was allowed TO
carry, would place the edge OF the saddle on the
top bar or the scales and lean forward on the sad
de- This would make him appear lighter than he
really was. still more skillfUl fraud consisted in
the weighing In with paper macht saddle This
was made the exact imitation OF Il racing saddle,
ana weighed almost nothing. or course the jockey
rode with leather saddle, which he would discard
FOR the imitation affair when IL came to showing
weights after the race. Here the bodily weight
table comes In 1t Is safe to say that the jockeys
here have less chance to make false weight than
anywhere In the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-17

A shed In the rear OF :s2l Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, owned by Mrs. Barry and occupied by
The NJ: L ; I. CO., Was damaged by tire about 80
O'Clock this morning, 10 the extent Of $50 Consid-
cradle damage was done To the contents OF the shed.
Co. A, Washington Light Infantry Corps, and
Co A. III battalion, Union Veteran Corps, were in
spected at their armOr1es last night.
CO. A, niOn Veteran Corps, I'd battalion, last
night elecsed T.. b. Harrison, captain, vice NJ. Z.
Urell, elected major, and NJ. l. Lackerman, I'd
lieutenant, vice ID. N.FentOn, resigned. Capt. Har-
rson served for nearly four years during the late
war As al officer and enlisted man, and was bre-
yetted for yallantry In action.
The WEEKLY STARS Pocket Atlas OF The World
Is offered free 20 every new subscriber for year
10 the WKEKLY STAR IL is handsomely printed
book Of 1si pages, profusely Illustrated, with more
than loo eOlored maps and diagrams. and contains
d wealth OF general Information. See advertise
msnt In another column
Mr.. Aehille Olivleri has sent 10 the police de-
partment so a reward To Detectives Ran and
Horne for recovering the valuable decoration that
was stolen from him on New Year day.
10 the Criminal Court this morning William
Miles, colored was acquitted OF the charge OF the
larceny Of pOcketbOok.
The will or Richard James Blakelock, filed yes
terday leaves his entire estate 10 his wife Gather
Inc Z Blakelock, and directs that whatever re-
mains at her death shall be divided among their
children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-17

A NEW EQUIPMENT FOR THE ROAD.
Lightning's Prank with a Compass
Needle.

From the Orlando Record.
funny thing occurred last Thursday evening,
when we had quite severe lightning. one OF our
surveyors was out In the woods surveying, and on
the approach OF the storm took shelter under a
large tree, leaving his compass on the jack staff
some two or three hundred yards away. During
the storm tree very near the compass was struck
by lightning, and, strange TO relate, the effect
upon the compass was TO reverse II SO as TO make
the north point OF the needle change position and
point south.
The gentleman not knowing that fact, when he
went back TO the compass took sight and started,
as he supposed, for home. After walking or 10
miles, going north, as the compass indicated, he,
away In the night, came to the house OF an old
settler, who, upon inquiry, told him where he was
and how far from Orlando, and the proper direc-
ton, which, OF course, was exactly opposite to
that indicated by the compass. After becoming
satisfied something was wrong with the compass
and that the settler was right, he retraced his
steps and arrived at home tired, wet and mad.
This IS the second instance we have known OF the
needle or compass being affected 10y lightning so
as to become reversed.
We believe this, as we know the gentleman has
not been TO kiSslmmee lately, nor received any
thing by express from there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-17
The Homeopathic Hospi,aI.
MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION AND ELECTION
OFFICERS.

MEETING OF The ASSOCIATION AND ELECTION OF
OFFICERS.
Chief Justice Waite presided at the annual
meeting OF the National Homeopathic Hospital
Association, which was held In the lecture room
OF All Souls church yesterday afternoon. The re-
port OF the treasurer showed a cash balance Of
81 $3.50 on hand and estimated a monthly ex-
penditure OI 800 during 1855. The medical stan
reported decrease In the death-rate TO . cent
l27 admissions. and no deaths from acute surgical
operations. The election OF officers resulted as
follows: President, CHIEF Justice VI. X. Waite;
vice presidents for District OF Columbia Elias :.
Hutchinson and Mrs Ida NOrdhOff; secretary,
Joseph NJ. Wilson board OF trustees, A. ). Pratt,
AlOnZo Bell, Isabella VI. Bittnger, Charles b.
Bailey, Henry VI. Baker, Mrs. I. ii. Martin, John
JOY Edison, q. W. +. SwartZeil and Mrs. X. A. VIII
cox Vice presidents We're elected for all OF the
states and territories.
A resolution was adopted thanking the retiring
officers for their energy ami zeal in the work,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-17
Decline of Marriage.

FIGURES SHOWING A REMARKABLE AMOUNT OF CELL
BACY IN ALL EUROPE.
From the Pail Mall Gazette.
The numbers who marry seem to be steadily de-
creasing. The figures supplied under the head OF
International Vital Statistics which are tabuated
from returns furnished by the authorities OF
various European states show an all-round fall in
the proportion OF marriages.
The falling of In 1856 below the average OF the
twenty years 1S61-lSS0 Is very marked, although
not SO great as the difference between the rate OF
1866 and 1886. Here, for Instance, are the three
of figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-17
Heurich,s stable burned.

A MEMBER OF TRUCK B FALLS FROM THE ROOF-HIS
INJURIES SERIOUS
A destructive fire occurred last night, between
IL and l. O'Clock, completely destroying the upper
portion OF the stables attached to Heurich'S brew
cry, 10th and streets northwest. During the
IRE one OF the firemen was badly injured by
fall. Capt jacobson, the foreman OF the estab-
nshment, discovered the flames shortly after IL
O'Clock, and an alarm was at once sounded. The
fire had gained considerable Roadway when dis
covered, and had evidently its origin in the feed
stand In the upper part or the building. The
stabling below having been built thoroughly fire.
proof, The employees were able to remove the
wagons horses, harness, &C., In safety. At first
an ordinary alarm was sounded and then a spe-
cia, and the increased force OF flremen were soon
buslly at work. The flames were extingulshed In
about an hour. The truck companies, by means OF
their ladders, mounted TO the roof OF the burning
building. Among the first OF the men To reach the
roof was John Hyland, OF truck b, and he started,
axe In hand, TO where the fire med fiercest. He
had advanced but a Few steps, however, when he
slipped and fell on some ice formed by the water
that had been directed at the flames. Some OF his
companions attempted TO reach him. but they
Iaiied and the unfortunate man rolled TO the edge
OF the roof and fell TO the concrete pavement be-
low, 4 distance or about 30 feet He was thought
10 be killed, and was picked up and carried into
one OF the rooms OF the restaurant, where ply
showed that Hyland was injured internally, and
Is probably In a serious condition. The loss is put
down at 5000. which Is fully covered BY lnsur-
ance. Mr.. Hyland was attended by DIS. Magruder,
kleinochnidt, and McLiin, and subsequently
taken To Providence Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-17
ANUSENENTN.

NATIONAL THEATER--"Black Art Is the newest
feature or the fascinating exhibition OF legerde-
mann ana Illusion which hermann gave before a
large audience at the National Theater last ght
This Is clever and effective illusion, and IL went
on last night with unmarried success, and was
watched With the keeneSt interest Herrnann's
miscellaneous feats OF sleght-of-hand, several of
winch We're new, are deft and wonderful as
ever. and their artistic quality continues to mark
nun as the master magician OF the time. DAlvini,
tne .fantasieste" In his peculiar exhibition OF
Juggnhg and equilibrism, was very well received
1t Cocoon, Hermann's very latest illusion, will
not De given until Thursday evening.
ALBAuGHs OPERA HCUsE.-Miss Maggie Mitchell
MINI IN hsS engageinent at Ai3augns lasg
the earlier scenes OF which laid In the Pyranees
IL AFFORDS chance for the exhibition OF some pic
Iuiesque costumes and the introduction or u
spanish dance. Miss Mitchell In the role OF
margaret NJ. George, Familiarity known as the
MIDGET goes through the usual series OF mis-
fortunes and adventures, which never succeed in
uashlng the abundant spirits which In all her
characters she Invariably shows, nor In confusing
pedleht or All answer. Miss Mitchell has some
gOod people In her company, and the performance
ol last night was fully up TO the standard TO which
the numerous admirers VI this fayorite actress are
accustomed This evening Miss Mitchell Will ap-
pear IN 'Jane Eyre"
HARRIS BUoU THEarER.-Miss Matte Vickers,
In the leading role OF "Jacquine," very lively
ana bright last night, and gave evident pleasure
TO the large audience which witnessed the pei
formance.
kERSaNs THEATER-The Emily Soldene bur-
lesque troupe entertained with singing, dancing,
burieSque sketches. and other forms Of vaudeviie,
a large audience at Kernan'S last night, and will
continue 10 do so through the week.
WoNDERIASD.-Mss Clara de We're in BARLEY
CampbeIls play, " SUNSHINE" Is the theater
attraction here this week, with the usual curiosi
ties In the museum rooms.
AN ORGAN CONCERT will be given at the Metro
politan church this evening by Dr. Bischoff, as
sisted by number OF popular vocaliStS.
CHAkLES DICKENS Will on Monday evening next
at congregational church read selections from the
works Of his father the great novelist. Mr.. DICK
ems readings have been listened TO with great
pleasure by large audiences in New York, Boston
and other cities. Tickets may now be had at
Ellis
PHILHARMONIC CLUB CONCERT.-The second parlOr
concert OF the Philharmonic Club takes place this
evening at 1420 n street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-17
RHEUMAT1sM

according to recent investigations is caused by
OF Tactic acid in the blood. This acid attacks the
nbrous tissues particularly in the joints and the
local of the disease pains aches in
the back and shoulders and in the joints at the knees
ankles, hips and wrists. Thousands Of people have
found In Hoods Sarsaparilla positive and permanent
cure for rheumatism. This medicine by its purifying
and vtalizns action. neutralizes the acdty of the
blood and also builds up aud strengthens the whole
body.
HOODS SARsAPARILLA
Sold by all druggists 81 six for g. Prepared only
oy o. l. HOOD CO.. Apothecaries. Lowell. Mas
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-17

There are three notable exceptions to the uni
form decrease OF the marriage rate, but they are
easily explained. In Prussia, in Austria, and in
Italy the marriage rate OF 1866 was distinctly be-
low that OF 1856 The secret, or course is that in
1866 the three states were at war, and campaigns
and matrimony do not go well together. Italy
alone or the great European states keeps up her
marriage rate IL averaged l32 for Eighteen years;
" was loo In 1886. In thiSshe resembles Sweden.
But the other states show the same phenomenon:
Den swift AUS Ger IiOl-
mark. Zerand. rria. many. land.
Average 20 yrs. 1913 III III ia 1872
1856. ...........l42 III 1J5 lbs I34
These ngures all point III one direction, and all
tell the same tale. Europeans are not such mar
rylng people now as they were twenty years ago,
and among the marrying peoples we are nearly at
the bottom OF the tree. The Irish marriage rate is
In itself enough TO account for much OF the misery
ana unrest or Erin, and the Scotch rate Is lower
than that or any nation In Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-17
Proposed Canal Relief.

BILL THAT WILL PROBABLY BE INTRODUCED IN THE
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE
The Baltimore Sun states that 1t Is understood
"a bill Will be reported In helegisature providing
for giving authority TO the state treasurer with
the concurrence OF the governor and COMP
troler, (he board OF public works. In the event Of
the threatened danger OF foreclosure by the
holders OF the repair bonds, to avert such fore
closure by purchasing not less than a majority OF
the repair bonds with money that is provided for
the purposes OF the st te sinking funds. This
appears to be the only draft OF a canal bill that
has as yet been formulated, so far as is publicly
known. II would enable the board OF public
works TO buy majority or all OF the 100000 OF
repair bonds, in their discretion" on Thursday
delegations from the canal counties OF Western
Maryland are expected In Annapolis to lay their
plans for canal relief before the legislature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-17
Hand More Accurate than Machine.

The common notion that machine WORK Is more
accurate than hand work is shown to be fallaciouS
by writer in the american Muclinis'. SO much
has been said on this subject, he adds, that many
Will hesitate to believe that there Is scarcely any
thing produced by machinery which cannot be i'm
proved by skilled hand labor IL there are economic
reasons for such Improvement; but, nevertheless
II Is fact. Take, for instance the apparently
simple matter OF the production OF true nat sur
face upon a piece OF cast iron. IL is well known
among mechanics that the best OF such surfaces
are produced by skilled hand labor, and all that
the best machines can do Is simply 10 rough or
prepare the surface for the hand Labor by
which it Is perfected. TranSits theodOliteS levels
and other instruments must depend for their accu-
racy upon the skill OF the mechanic who makes
them. IL is safe 10 say that the degree OF accu-
racy which is required upon such work will always
require skilled hand labor, and can probably never
be attained by machinery. Much has been said
on this subject In connection with the manulac-
ture OF watches, and the Introduction OF machin-
cry has accomplished wonders in this department
OF industry. But, notwithstanding all That has
been done II one wishes to procure the best watch
which II is possible to produce, and Is willing TO
pay for 1t, lie must buy a watch which has been
made, or, at least, perfected, by skilled hand
labor. Up to a certain degree OF precision and
excellence, machinery IS superior TO hand labor,
but usually only for economic reasons, and 1t Is
not true, as many seem to think. that the very
highest degree OF precision is obtained by machine
operations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-17
OFFICERS Elected.

The following were unanimously reelected man.
ayers of the Mutual Fire Insurance Co. at a meet
ing held yesterday: Jesse h. Wilson. Matthew q.
knery. JAS ". Barker, T.. kurtz johnson Geo.
u bearing, Samue! ii. Walker, Oliver L. ThOmp-
3D..
trustees for 1855 were elected last night by the
Washington Beneficial EndOw ment Association as
iOiOws: Robert b. Donaldson, Robert Ball, Noble
y. Larner, VIM II, Goods. ThOs j. Luttreli. Isaac
l. Johnson, ThOz. SOmeryille Chas. Z. DuncanSon,
VIZ j. Stephenson