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AYERS PILLS.

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A large proportion Of the diseases which
cause human suffering result from derange.
ment of the stomach, bowels, and liver
AYERS CATHARrIc PILLS act directly upon
these organs, and are especially designed 10
cure the diseases caused by their derange-
ment, including Constipation, Indiges.
tion, Dyspepsia, Headache, Dysentery,
and a host of other ailments, for all of
which they are safe, sure, prompt, and
pleasant remedy The extensive use of these
PILLS by eminent physicians in regular prac-
tice, shows Enthusiastically the estimation in
which they are held by the medical profes-
sion.
These PILLS are compounded of vegetable
substances only, and are absolutely free from
calomel or any other injurious ingredient.
a sufferer from Headache writes:
"AyER's PILLS are Invaluable to me. and
are my constant companion | have been
severe sufferer from Headache. and your
PILLS are the only thing | could look to
for relief. One dose Will quickly move nv
bowels and free my head from pain Thev
are the most effective and the easiest phvsic
have ever found. 1t is pleasure to me to
speak in their praise, and 1 always do so
when occasion offers.
". L. PAGE, of W. L. Page & Bro"
Franklin ST., Richmond, Va, June 8, 1882.
az have used AYERS PILLS in number.
less instances as recommended by you, and
have never known them to fail 10 accomplish
the desired result. We constantly keep them
on hand nc our home, and prize them as a
pleasant, safe, aud reliable family medicine.
FOR DYSPEPSIA they are Invaluable.
j. 4. HAYES"
Mexia, Texas, June H. 1882,
The REV. FRANCIS b. HARLowE, writing
from atlanta, Ga, says: " For some years
past l have been subject TO constipation,
from which, in spite OF the use of medi-
cines of various kinds, | suffered increasing
Inconvenience, until some months ago /
began taking AYERS PILLS. They have
entirely corrected the eOstye habit and
have vastly improved my general health"
AYERS CATHARTIc PILLS correct irregu-
larities of the bowels, stimulate the appe-
tite and Digestion and by their prompt and
thorough action give tone and vigor to the
whole physical economy.
PREPARED BY
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Miss Pinkney, Governess.
BY WILLIAM BROWN.

During the "furry' at Winchester,
when Sheridan rode twenty miles, OF
more, to rally his dcmoralized troops, a
Federal and Confederate met at the
front Of two opposing lines, during a
charge A ball from the formers pistol
laid the latter at his feet, a dying man.
Even amid the roar and fury of the bat
tie, the dumb appeal in the Confederate S
eye held aud overcame his foe.
He bent over the fallen man, who was
trying to draw something from his bos-
ON. The Federal assisted him, and the
stifening fingers resigned to the north.
ern soldier a small velvet case, then wet
with his own lifc's blood. With a final
effort, the dying mum raised his head.
and gasped;
"Send it-home."
A gurgling groan concluded the sen.
tence, and he sank into inscnsibiIitv.
The fighting drew near. The Federal was
obliged to remount and ride away. After
the battle, he examined the velvet case.
1t inclosed the features of pretty little
girl, some five or six years old, painted
on ivory, with the words "For dear
papa written underneath. On the other
side was the fathers official title. His
regiment was not named, neither was
there any further clew to his identity.
After that, for weeks, the Federal
tried faithfully, by such means as he
could use, to discover the dead mans
friends. But under the hiudrance i'm
posed by the exigeaces of war, his ef-
forts were futile. Time lessencd his in
terest, and he finally ceased to try.
Peace came at last. After the grand re-
view at Washington, he returned home.
For many years the velvee case and It's
fatal stain lay unnoticed in his old
army trunk, now relegated, with other
cherished, yet useless memog oAahe.
war, to an old store ROM in the attic
of his home in New York.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-03-15

There is a little yellow bee in Hondu-
ras that is very much like the little yell
loN flies foand about corn silks. The
bees are without stings, and the most in
dustrious little insects imaginable. They
build in hollows in trees and wherever
they can find lodgment, and they
gather double handful Of honey of
licious favor in these nests of
comb. So plentiful are they th9
son can take hatchet and cut
knot hole in the trees and :
all the honey he wants VI
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HUMOROUS.

A chest protector-The night watch
man.
A crusty individual is generally ill
bread
An act to Amend Sewing on
patch.
A high-handed proceeding Gliding a
spires tip
When little man is shopelessly in love
II greatly increases his sighs.
The mop is very frequently hoorcd,
but not in household argument.
1t seems odd that night schools should
use day books in teaching book keep
ing.
The carpenter is not necessarily bank
rupt when his stock goes under theham
mer.
The lobster is a fish that never appears
Oh the table without getting red in the
face
Mountains are rarely jealous Of each
other, but they sometimes show great
deal Of peak
ifume is lie deurest place ON esrsiit !,
consequently many people board on ac.
count of economy.
Father, said the lad, "I grant you
Your parental right to whale,
But ere you begin proceedings
Please remove the shingle nail"
'John, ! am going to raise your rent"
said landlord ''sir, I'm very much
obliged to you, for cannot raise it my
self"
There is one good thing about the
magazine dialect story There isn't law
in the universe that obliges a man to
read it.
Husband Starting g)-Isn't that rap
at the door' Wife-Yes. You had
better go for it, darling. l had it sent
c. O. D.
Chicago is organizing an aristocraoy
of its own, composed mostly of success
full wheat spectators. They are, of
cour.e all high bread personages.
Bobbie-say, pa, bee huns, doesn't
he7 Father-Ycs, my boy; but run
away and don't bother me. Bobbie-
Well, pa, if that's so, amt bee hum
bug2
A Nevada man who had seven homely
daughters, got paper to hint that he
had seven kegs filled with gold in hi
cellar, and every girl was married in five
months.
Head of the House-'Is your mistress
in" Mary-''No, sorr; she's gone
shopping" Head Of the House with a
sigh of relieO-"Oh, shopping. Well,
woman can shop all day for nothing,
but motinees cost money
George: What the matter, Cholly2
Been sued, or what? Cholly. just got
letter from-from her. George: What
docs she say2 CholIy Only two words:
'Yours forever" George; Nothing
the matter with that, is there2 Cholly:
She sent our engagement ring in the
note.
Funny item in funny paper: '1f
building catches fire in its upper story,
it may burn down; if 1t takes fire in the
basement, it may burn up" Naturally,
then, if fire starts about half way be-
tween basement and roof, it will burn
sideways, and finally go out by the fire
escape.
Mrs. Winks-"Folks say Mr.. Weed,
the cigar manufacturer, was converted
at the revival last night" Mr.. Winks-
"Guess it is true. stepped in this
morning for my favorite brand of two
for-fve cigars and 1 noticed the card
Pure Havana had been moved over to
the fifteen-cent box"
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Nobility.

NUWIIINFs
Who counts himsef as nobly born
Is noble in despite IF place;
And honors re but brands 70 him
Who wears them not with natures sracs.
Then, be thou peasant, be thou peer
Count it sti ] m re- thou RI thine own;
Stand ON larger herallry
Than that Of nation or of zone
Mrs Hooper
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Bull Terriers the Rage.

A friend Of mine, who knows some.
thing about the correct style in dogs
and thet is style in dogs as there is
in spring bonnets and fall gowns, said
the other day that bull terriers were the
proper fad for young women just now.
The more fragile the young woman the
more fer9elous the terrier should be. "Of
course, be added, "this is an extreme
fashion, as all lads are. Still, yon
would be surprised to know how great
a change there has been in pet dogs
during the past year. No more spaniels,
skyes, poodles, or others of that class.
The preent style runs to the savage, and
full -bIodded bull terriers are the rage.
How lorg it Will last cant pretend to
say. Probably by next summer, when
their pets will have to be muzzled, the
fashion will change. A muzzled pet
with license check on his collar is apt
to kill fgminine devotion if anything can
do it. i Ns1 York Star.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25
Booth Garfield.

The parlor of Trinity rectory, which
recently received tasteful decoration of
wall paper and paint and which is still
bright in its garb of Christmas holly,
witnessed a pretty wedding at 6 o'clock,
Tuesday evening, January %, when Miss
Emma Louise Booth, daughter of Mrs
Carlos Booth of Newtown, was married,
in the presence of few friends, to Mr.
Charles Westley Garfield of Springfield,
Mass, Rev G.. NJ. wilkins officiating
Miss Lillian b. Robinson of Southford
was maid of honor and Mr. C. Tracy
Booth, brother of the bride, was best
man. The bride was attired in an En-
glish walking suit of Gen d'Armes blue
cloth, stylish and rich in its simplicity.
On leaving the rectory for the east-bound
train on the New England, the happy
pair were first driven to the brides home,
where her mother, hindered by infirmi-
ties from being present at the ceremony,
gave them her blessing. 1t is understood
that, after the bridal tour, they will make
their home in Springfield, Mass.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Not as many as usual attended the
sixth annual concert and ball of the
Hook and Ladder Co, No /, Mt the Town
Hall, Tuesday evening. The hall had
been tastily trimmed for the occasion
with greens, streamers of bunting, pic
tures, etc. a large number of specta-
tors In the gallery listened to few
cVbice selections from the New Milford
orchestra, under the leadership of Prof
Eaasch. The grand march started about
. 30, led by Foreman J. ii. Blackman
and wife. followed by First Assistant NJ.
j. Houlihan aud wife and others in the
usual order. There were % numbers on
the program, each being the best. Prot
Pianz prompted In a satisfactory man
ner. An intermission of an hour Mt IL
for supper, which was served at the
u Grand Central In the usual excellent
style. To say that those present enjoy
ed themselves would be but to express II
mildly. just enough were present &c
have a grand time, with plenty of space
for dancing without being crowded
About 100 tickets were sold, several OF
which were not presented at the door
Committee of arrangements, Messrs =
Gannan, M. J. Bradley, j. II. Blackman
4 M. r. Carmody, j. Donlon; floor com
niittee, Messrs Y. a. Mccarthy, M. J
Cavanaugh, Il. y. Lynch, M. II. Carmody
reception committee, Messrs j. II. Black
man, +. Bradley, James Kelly, j. Quinn
Each performed their duties In pleas
Ing manner. We hope that when tn
next year rolls around, the gallant boy
will have the usual old time success
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church, Wednesday evening. Thursday
morning, a solemn requiem was celebrat-
ed and the body was brought to New
town at noon, accompanied by Fathers
Lynch and Mill of Danbury and O'Con-
nell of Bethel. 1t was at once taken to
Father Murray's old home, there to lie in
state until Friday morning, when it will
be removed to st Rose church. Bishop
Mcmahon and many clergy are expected
to be present at the funeral, at 10 80 m,
Saturday, when solemn high mass of
requiem will be celebrated.
Father M. Sullivan of st Johns church,
New Haven, a classmate of Father MUIR
ray, will preach. It is also understood
that Prof John Hughes, organist of St
Johns, will officiate at the organ and
that a quartet will accompany him. They
will be assisted by st Rose choir. Faith
er Murray viii be inferred in st Rose
cemetery, by the side of his father.
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E. F. Hawley Defies Fire and Burglar,

II. II +. ldWLcy D0lCS 4 AAC 1lu buA 3 AdA ..
Mr. Edgar f. Hawley has replaced the
Thomson safe, ruined by the burglars,
with Herring safe of larger and heav-
Ter pattern. The new safe is similar to
that used by the bank, but is smaller and
has no time lock. This safe, which has
been in use in one of the largest business
houses of Bridgeport and was exchanged
for a larger safe, is five feet high, three
feet wide and two and half feet deep.
1t is constructed of safe iron, with angle
iron frame and welded corners. Double
doors, fastened with heavy bolts secured
by combination lock, protect the ample
book room within. All this is fireproof.
Inside and on the bottom, however, is a
chest of chilled steel and iron, welded
together, with an additional combination
lock. This chest, which weighs over
1000 pounds, is both fire and burglar
proof. 1t is said that, If the combination
is lost, it would require two days of con-
slant drilling with hydraulic power to
force an entrance into the chest. The
entire safe weighs about $500 pounds.
The old safe was taken in exchange by
Thompson g. Co. and Mr. Edward Nc
Gowan of New Haven accompanied the
new safe to superintend its removal and
final location. Mr. Lawrence Mitchell,
with his teams and tools, transported
both safes to and from the depot. Mr.
Hawley now has thoroughly reliable
receptacle for books and papers.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

About Is couple from the region round
about Elmwood and Bethel descended
rather unceremoniously upon the house
of Mr. A. l.. Peck and family of Sugar
Street, Friday evening, bringing violin
and all the good things pertaining to the
inner man. Carpets were hastily re-
moved and the pleasure of tripping the
light fantastic began. The wee small
hours put in an appearance, when the
pleasure seekers returned, each resolving
that he had enjoyed himself.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

The Mantle mills have steadily pro-
grcssed In efficiency of work and in APP
pearance under the superintendent OF
Mr. r.. G. Harper, but he has put the cap
J sheaf on his improvements by shutting
down the mill for week from Tuesday,
18th and turning over new leaf all
Through the mills. A new floor has been
laid IN the weave room, the looms paint
: ed and six new ones added. shafting and
flooring leveled and Strengthened and
everything put into first class running
order. Mr. Harper has had Messrs James
q. Black and g. III. Brooks of Orange,
Mass, engaged in this work and 1t leaves
the mill In first class shape.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25
CIRCULATION.

m Martha Botsford il employed in
MT Gorge Griifln's shop ut Huntingtown
md Aards at home with her father, Mr.
'ttenhFrcnch.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

In Warner & Clark's adj, boys heavy
boots are quoted at So, when the price
should he 81 so. The unintentional err
ror must have been apparent to all, for
this firm has a we'll earned reputation
for the lowest prices on reliable goods,
whether boots or anything in their line.
Call on them.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Last Friday was a repetition of the
many fine days that we have had of late.
In the evening, the moon shone in glo-
rious brightness and many took adyant-
age of IL to attend the Library dance at
Britain and Southbury to attend. Dane
ing commenced about o o'clock, music
being furnished by Bradley's band, with
assistance by Prof Plat on the organ.
The firemen, who had decorated the hall
for their ball, kindly left the decorations
IN position and they were greatly adj
mired by all. Financially, 1t was sue
cess, the net proceeds being little over
GIG and, socially, il was unanimously
voted fine time. The refreshments
were excellent, as is always the case
wlrn the Newtown ladies prepare them.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

A Iew time table went into effect on
the lousatonie, Monday, but it affects
the having time of none of the trains
from Bridgeport. The ] p IN from Pitts
|ficidleaves at 10 and a new train leaves
Dafbury at p m for Brookiield Junct-
lion, making close connections there, re-
turing IL leaves the Junction at s 20.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

The meeting of the Juvenile Temple,
last Friday evening, in Good Templar's
hall was interesting and the Belts boys
did themselves credit in contributing
something interesting and appropriate
for the good of the order. There were
26 present.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

There is no truth in the report that the
body of Father McCartan was taken up.
and placed in new brick vault. Neither
Is it true that n drain has been laid to
carry or surface water. The vault was
enter il.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Cards are out for the wedding of Miss
Alma, daughter of Mr. L. F. Camp, to
Mr. Charles b. johnson, at Trinity,
Thursday, 31st, m. Mr. johnson
helped put the BEE on its feet in 1881
and the BEE joins the host of friends in
wishing him the best of Heavens bless
ings.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Rev Elliot Smith of Bethel is expect
ed to preach in the Methodist church,
next Sunday evening. There will be
services in the Methodist chapel at South
vile, Sunday morning, If the weather
is favorable
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Prof j. d. BARLEY has invented an
"0pen Book Holder" to keep open the
leaves of book. 1t is eulogized by Mr.
and Mrs p. L. Barnum and is sold by II.
s. Gardner of Birmingham; Zoe.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Messrs w. IL. Hearty, j. p. Morrissey
|of Bridgeport, Il. IL. st. John and Fred
yWildman of Danbury, Edward c. Kicker
Sand wife, Edward McGovern of New
IHaYen have absorbed Newtown ozone at
1.-THE hotels.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Mr. George w. Stuart gave compli-
mentary dinner, Thursday, to the car
penters who have worked with him dur
ing the season.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

MlaSusie +. Carroll, principal of the
! tootshck school, was recently remem-
khcredy her pupils with handsome
goid az, as token Of their regard and
nLlecfn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

The Glen temperance society have
fitted up room in Frank Mitchelfs long
shanty, where Mr. Martin Cory moved
out. The society numbers some dozen
members.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

WI. Mitchell has come In with Can
ada hrses, that are profitable to buy,
souDand kind, but not in high condit-
>ion al will greatly improve.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Mrs Bennett Plat has been visiting
old friends in Sandy Hook; they were
glad to meet her again after her late Sc
we're illness in Bethel.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25
TRINITY'S DEFECTIVE TOWER.
1T LEAKS AS BADLY AS EVER AND MAY
HAVE TO BE TAKEN DOWN.

HAVE TO BE TAKEN DOWN.
Much damage has been done by the |
heavy and unreasonable rains, but moth
ing Of local interest was so injured as
the tower of Trinity church. The tin
ming of bell deck and above is believed
to be practically waterproof. 1t was
supposed that in stopping eight bad
sence of tin hastings under the base of
the window frames of the bell deck, the
tower itself would be free from leaks
likely to cause serious damage. How
ever, time shows that the defective con-
struction of the tower and especially the
absence of proper filling, or, rather,
cement grouting, between as well as in
the outer and inner walls of the stone
work. is the cause of the PRESENT. de-
plorable condition of the handsome tow.
er.
Learning that Mr. G. B. Glover had
made an examination of the tower, a
1 BEE reporter inquired of him concerning
| its condition. He said II am surprised
| that such quantities of water can enter
| the tower. 1t seems to come in through
the masonry, for I could discover no
other place. The mortar seems to have
no more cohesion than so much sand or
ashes, caused, probably, by poor mater
ial at the outset. The greatest danger,
4 Ill MY ODlIllOEs Is bklttb Lie WlUClS NtIitCh
| into and through the stoneWork and NOR
tar, will freeze and. exertiag an immense
force, rend asunder the masonry and
i cause the tower to fall. This may not
happen at once, but the danger exists
and the result will surely follow if moth
ing is done to arrest it. Y
ssWould you advise that the entire
tower be taken down and rebuilt in a
substantial manners"
II see no other way. The water run
ming down the inside Of the church has
J caused much damage, discoloring the
walls, disfiguring all it touches and has
tening decay, especially of timber in ant
about the tower. The organ is in very
bad position and, with so much waite
about it, cannot fail to be seriously in
: jured, if not removed"
ssDoes the trouble increase with eacl
storm?r
t 1T does. There is, as / have said
& danger from the tower. The ends of TIN
d timbers of the tower are decayed, some o
] them rotted off entirely and the deca,
b will, of course, increase rapidly.
d 1t is hoped that steps to prevent fun
+ ther leakage may be taken in the Spring
a Until then, if the water continues to er
s ter, why could not the organ be remove
s and placed at the eastern end of th
n northern side Of the church. The from
], would still face the audience, but
i would be free from injury by the waite
IS which leaks through the tower roof.
e
J, Clark Is Fuller have finished paintin
y the outside of Mrs Harris' old house an
expect to begin on the interior of I'll
4, new house soon. Doors have nearly a
t. been hung and the solid bronze hing
" contrast finely with the rich colors
s. the wood work. Some rooms are TO
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Warner 4 Parker of 366 Main street, Bridge
port, have large store full of diamonds, jew
elry and watches. Call.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Mr. Sidney Cornell was surprised,
Thursday morning, by call from his
sons, Thomas J.. of Birmingham and
Samuel OF Guilford.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

The ladies of st. Johns Guild are
busily preparing for their fair. which
they expect to hold Friday, February
10, particulars of which will be given
later.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

J. e. Williams, j. w. Larry and r.
Gannan were selected to see that Prof.
Dayton properly conducted the tests,
Saturday night, at the Town Hall and
was securely tied.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Try a can of f. III. Leggeft 4 Co.'S Premier
corn, best fin the world; also a full line of can
ned fruits and vegetables of the best makes
always in stock at f. f. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Mr. George Perkins was in town, Tues
day, looking after the interests of the
Hemingway silk company, for which he
is agent.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Mrbhn Mcnamara cut finger badly
az th4snbber, last week, on a knife that
he hathrust into the back pocket ofhis
pants
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Mr. E. f. Wakeley has bought place
at West Stratford.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

BY the time table in effect January 81,
the former 4 10 p m express for Bridge
port leaves Newtown at 4 Is and runs
through without stopping at Stepney.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Newtown guests at Mrs Marcia Beers's
centennial were Mr. and Mrs G. b. Sher-
man, Mr. George III. Botsford and daugh-
ter, Mr. Josiah Booth, Mr. and Mrs Ed
ward II. Clark.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

About 700 tons of ice will be placed in
the Creamery, this year. Preparations
had been made to cut it at Pittsfield, but
a warm rain spoiled hundreds of tons.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1889-01-25

Ladies' prayer meeting, next Tuesday
afternoon at the Methodist parsonage
at 3 o'clock; all invited.