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Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-23

Interesting if true. The Washington cor respondent of the St. Louis Globe Democrat declares that MT. Blaine will be candidate for the Republican nomination in 1899.
 Boston is going to expend $51e.000 for new fire apparatus, engine houses, etc. If this money Is we'll spent Boston ought to be more secure against fire than she has been
 If you want to be lean do not drink. Zola reports that his attempt to reduce his weight, which was very great, by not drinking, re- suited in reduction of ten pounds in eight days. At the end of three months he had lost forty-five pounds and was in much improved health.
 So Brother Hubbard of the Hartford Cou- rant has not decided to leave the newspaper work in which he has been 50 industrious and effective. The story that he had was one of those preposterous tales which are 90 common in these days of "sntsrprising jour nalism."
 The assessment endowment business seems to have reached its climax in the latest scheme which Is seeking incorporation in Massachusetts The plan proposes to collect from member $24 in assessments during the year, and at the years end pay him back $100, or more than 800 per cent. on his in- vestment. Of course this fraud will not live long.
 Governor Larrabee of Iowa has made some remarks concerning the railroad problem which will attract much attention. He says: If the stockholders of railroads in the East knew as much as do about the condi- ton of railroads they would draw the lines on the managers at once. They are wasteful and extravsgant beyond any conception. They fairly squander money on relatives and among friends. They take tso much from tho public and throw 1t away reoklessly. Every railroad in shis State would pay good interest on honest capitalization if it were managed honestly.
 The Supreme court of Georgia has decided that the courts of the State shall not be re1- nlated by standard time. Averdict was rem dered in the Superior court of Cobb county just before 12 o'clock Saturday night, ,accord- ing to railroad standard time, by which time the judge at the beginning of court an nounced that he would be guided. By the sun it was some time after 12 o'clock. The judge of the Superior court received the yer. dict and held that 1t was proper. Tho Su- preme court holds that the sun time is the proper guide for courts, but the fact that the verdict was brought in on Sunday does not render it illegal.
 Congressman Whiting has an idea which he thinks will be of "vital importance to the agricultural community of the United States" The farmers, he says, complain that the spectators are the first to get hold of the government crop reports and that l they use the information to the farmers' dis advantage. He has got scheme which will
 beat the unscrupulous speculator and pro- tect the poor farmers from his greed. He proposes that the department of agriculture send the earliest copy of the report to the
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-23
Tne 1nmrnaI aud Gnmrier.
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The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21
Newtown Tennis Club.

Under system of government well calculated to advance the interests ofa as administered by the yigilant officers, the Newtown Tennis club starts with bright prospects of success. Its court at the Theophilus Nichols place has been piowed. narrowed, raked and rolled and the rolling is still going on. When con- pleted, the court will be equal to any in this vicinity and will, no doubt, be a fa- vorite rendezvous.
 Rules of the club, however, prohibit any one not provided with membership ticket from playing and those who play must wear rubber soled shoes that the surface of the court may not be spoilt When the cost of the Improvements has been determined, each member will pay proportionate share, probably about S3; and this will be the cost of member ship tickets. Other funds, if needed, will be raised by assessment.
 These membership tickets may be loan ed to friends, with the distinct under standing that whenever the owner of the ticket desires to play it shall be his right, waiting only till his friend finishes the set he is playing. Other rules provide for the order in which members snail play, when number are on the grounds at once. The code of rules is quite com- plete and will be strictly carried out. Under it's provisions, harmony can but reign. Long life to the Newtown Ten his club!
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21
DANBURY.

At the amateur entertainment, ssRe- becca and Rowena" (repetition) over $50 was added to the Johnstown fund.
 Trotting by the gentlemen's trotting society was interfered with by the rain, last week. There was some good work when the weather cleared.
 William Silver took ammoniated alco- hol, it is thought with suicidal intent. Prompt medical aid saved him. He was partially deranged from over indulgence in alcoholic beverages. Is being cared for now at the town farm.
 Two houses were struck by lightning, last week; one in Center, the other in Delay street. No one was seriously in jured.
 George Olmstead assaulted little girl about eight years old in a straw berry field in Mirybrook district, Friday. The brute was captured and, after es- caping lynching, was brought into Dan bury. He was given six months in Dan bury jail by Judge Hough.
 The Y. M. c. A. has base ball nine. They played the Danbury News club, Friday, always an unlucky day to those who do not win. The game was sur prise to baseball admirers. At first the '. NJ. c. A. were successful. Then they lost all and, when the eighth inning was called. utterly refused to play.
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21
HUNTINGTON.

Mir Heald may we'll feel proud of his pupils in instrumental music here. for the rapid progress made.
 A granite monument in memory of the late Col Stearns, Sheldon NJ. and Alma Brownson and their children. Charles, Chloe and Hannah, was erected. Monday, in the old cemetery.
 A fine marble slab has been erected in the shadow of the church for the late Mrs Betsey. .Chatfield.
 Rev w. I. Magill attended the dioees- an convention, last week.
 By the united efforts of 30 men and boys, with horse and nearly 320 rods of rope. the fiag-pole was put in place. The labor was so exhausting that, when at last a flag waved Gin the rain) from its top, an effort to start cheer proved a failure. We'll, the pole is beauty and the s'boys" have reason to feel proud of
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21
For Railroad Readers.

Through the protest and complaint of selectman s. T. Palmer, the railroad commissioners have ordered that the sidewalks and approaches of the yiaduct at Shelton be completed at once.
 Since the loss of two of the Housaton ic's big mogul engines in the collision, No. 31 has been transferred from the Derby to the main line.
 The pocket time tables of the Housa- tonic say that the 50 train from Bridge port arrives at Botsford at Is, while the Derby trains time is 5 20. The trains connect, however, without loss of time, for the Derby is able to reach Botsford several minutes ahead of the schedule.
 Under the skillful and long continued efforts of the Derby officials, the road. bed of the Derby extension has been placed in firstrclass condition. The bed has been graded and raised to more perfect grade and many of the slightel curves straightened. The sharp horse shoe curve at Sherman Botsford's ole saw mill is much improved. From Stev enson to Shelton, seven miles of thu track are in even better condition thar 1 the track of the New Haven and Derby lproper and the distance is easily mad in 10 minutes.
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21
Putnam Memorial Park.

It was fully expected that the bill an. propriating $20,000 for the improvement and permanent preservation of the Put. nam Camp grounds at Bedding would reach an early settlement in the Legisla- ture; but press of other matter, espec- lally cIashing railroad interests, prevent ed. Many, even in Bedding, grew dis couraged at the long delay and said that there was no use in asking for $2O, 900 ]; half that sum, could they but obtain it, would be sufficient for the present. at least. But Senator Isaac N. Bartram of sharon, chairman of the Bedding camp ground committee, assisted by Engineer 5. Ii. Hull of Bridgeport, fought stead fly for it, notwithstanding these unex- peeted discouragements and the luke warmness of some who should have sup ported it heartily.
 And at last, when the bill reached the Legislature, their perseverance was re- warded. Though reduced by the com mittee, the bill was amended until it call ed for over s20,000, the full estimate and was almost unanimously passed by both branches. In the House, Representative Glover of Fairfield made rattling speech, extolling the grounds and what they would yet become under the eye of his friend Hull; others were ready to follow in the same strain, but the work was done. In the Senate, Chairman Bar tram, Maj Read, States of New Haven and Mead spoke in it's favor. Gov Bulke- ley, hearing of the passage of the bill, said, s'I shall affix my signature at once.n
 The Memorial Park, of which full il- lustrations and descriptions, with detail- ed estimates of the cost and character of the improvements, have already been published by the BEE, is but eight and a half miles from Newtown; just pleas ant drive in the cool of Summers day. And no doubt it will become favorite resort when present plans are fully car ried out.
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21
Sandy Hook School. Annual Exami-
 nation.

The examination of the schools in this
 district was finished, Friday, 14th, and
 the schools closed fairly successful
 year, June 19. Messrs John J. North
 roy and William J. Brew of the School
 Board assisted Principal Corbett in the
 work of the examination. The per cent.
 of attendance for the year in the three grades are as follows: Primary depart ment, Miss Margaret Kenworthy teach CT, 73 per cent; intermediate department taught by Miss Ella Lillis, S5.9; senior department, a73; average for school, v. The whole number of scholars registered during the year was 90. The attendance, though far from what is desirable. is somewhat better than the previous year, and the teachers would urge upon the parents the necessity of cooperating with them in determined effort to bring the per cent. of attendance up to better standard. The acquiring of education is like making chain, link by link, missed lessons being the imperfect links which govern the strength and usefulness of 'iio Sh'tid' hisscu lessOhS are never miue up perfectly. The parents who, for triv- ial causes, keep their children away from school are doing them irreparable injury, which they will live to regret.
 The range of examination in the pri- mary department covers the following studies: Reading, writing, spelling and in the intermediate depart ment, geography and grammar were ad- ded, while history and physiology were added to the course of study in the sen- for department. The names of all the pupils who attained or surpassed the for publication, D per cent, ,are appended, together with the per cent. of of each:
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21
Blasting at the Mine.

l Had the owners of the silver mine ill Pootatuck wished to discourage visitors
 by the inaccessibility of the situation, they could hardly have chosen better location. Although but about 200 feet west of the road, it is nearly 150 feet higher and the ascent, always precipi- tous, is i'll some places almost perpendic- ular. However, many curiosity seekers, as we'll as the BEE reporter, toll up the incline and bother the workmen with endless questions.
 Saturday afternoon, too late for thor ough examination, the bottom of the old shaft, which is about B feet deep, was reached. Further than to ascertain that the rock was largely blue stone and that, as Mir Medling had predicted, the ore ap- peared better in the northwest corner, showing that the vein pitched in that di- rection, no examination could be made.
 Monday morning, finding that the shaft had rapidly filled with water, Mir Med ling obtained quantity of old hose at the Dutch Rubber, to use as asiphon. In cutting it, however, the knife slipped and inflicted deep gash, about two inches long, on the inside of his left thigh. AL though a small artery was cut, blood did not flow profusely, but the pain was in tense, He was hurried away to Dr Sites, who sewed up the wound and, at night, found it necessary to give Med ling morphine to induce sleep. Later in the day, while working on the hose, a knife used by Thomas Mcdling shut sud denly, cutting one finger to the bone And when laid, the hose was found full of small holes. Tuesday morning, the 10-gallon bailing tub and windlass were again used and temporarily emptied the shaft. A spring enters near the bottom, however, and frequent bailing was nee essary. As soon as possible, blasting was commenced, to determine the mater ial at the bottom. Mir Medling says that if the pitch is plainly to the north and west and the indications are satisfactory, q drift may be constructed from the bottom of the shaft. following the pitch of the vein. And if it extends far in the same direction, a second shaft may be sunk, further up the hill, to meet the drift,
 But" he concludes, five can't tell much about it till we have thoroughly explored the bottom and sides of the shaft and tested specimens of ore.'
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21
SmithFairchild.

"What is more fair than day il
 June?" and what more delightful timt
 for wedding bells to chime than this
 And a delightful home wedding, indeed
 was the one celebrated at the home oi l Mir and Mrs Robert D. Smith in NewtowI | Street, Tuesday afternoon, when Miss
 Emily l.. Smith of Bridgeport and Mr Arthur D. Fairehild were united in the holy bonds of wedlock. It was of inter- est that the contracting parties were both natives of Newtown, Miss Smith being the youngest daughter of the late Rev Henry B. Smith, formerly pastor of the Congregational church, and the groom the son of Mir and Mrs A. W. Fairchild of Valley View Farm in Taunton dis trict. At just o'clock, the bridal party descended from the rooms above and en- tered the front parlor, where Mrs Jencks, sister of the bride, presided artistically at the organ, taking their place underneath handsome floral bell. Back of the pair, ferns were prettily festooned amid clusters of roses, red and white. 'AS "dS by Rev Timothy A. Hagen of Great Bar rington, an uncle of the bride, assisted by Rev c. II. Smith of Belchertown, the brides brother. The ring feature was introduced. Arthur J. Smith of Bridge port, a brother of the bride, was the best man and the lady of honor was the sister of the groom, Miss Addie Fairchild of Newtown. The bride wore dress of cream colOred Henrietta, trimmed with Neaora lace and ribbon. She also wore daisies in her hair and corsage bouquet of the same. Miss Fairchild was attired in dress of cream colored albatross and wore roses. After q remarkably tooth some collation., MT and Mrs Fairchild left on the b p m train south for their wedding trip. They will visit at Hart ford, Stamford and other places, Stam- ford and other places and will be at home at Valley View Farm after June p. The presents were substantial tOk- ems ofesteem, filling two tables. Among those present were the following: Mrs Sarah II. Smith of Bridgeport, mother of the bride, Rev Timothy A. Hazen and Mrs Hazen of Great Burlington, Rev James N. Thresher and Mrs Thresher of Bridgeport, Rev Charles II. Smith of Belchertown, Mir and Mrs Henry M. Smith and Carlton Stedman Smith of Hartford, Allison P. Smith of the Spring field, Mass, Homestead, MT and Mrs D. c. Jencks, Miss Anna Jencks, Miss Ma bel Jencks and Philip Hazen Jencks of Kobe, Japan, Mir and Mrs R. H. Smith, Miss Susie Smith, Ernest Allison Smith, Reuben II. Smith, Jr, Sarah k. Smith, Julia Johnson Smith of Newtown, Mrs P. Wade, Jr, of Bridgeport, Miss Mamie Hubbell of Greenfield Hill, Mir R. c. Mallett of the BEE force, Mir and Mrs A. W. Fairchld of Newtown, Mrs B. Lewis of Stamford, Mir and Mrs Robert Fair child of Stamford, Mir and Mrs c. H. Peck, MT and Mrs Hosea Northrop, Miss Ann Blackman, Mir and Mrs Frederick c. Sanford and Misses Ella and Jennie Fair child of Newtown. Thanks are due l.. c. Morris for the profusion of roses from his collection, one of the most elegant array of bushes ever planted in New town.
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21
BRooKF1ELD.

E. c. Smith has recently put up some fine heavy harness for Hurlburt Bros heavy delivery wagons in New Haven.
 Edward Griffen and wife of Danbury spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs Ben jamin Griffen.
 The pupils of the Curtis school re- turned to their homes, Wednesday.
 MT and Mrs Aaron Williams are at her cottage at Short Beach.
 Mrs Eliza Peck is having her house renovated; Frank Pinekney and son are doing the work.
 Mrs Kate Stillson is boarding at Mrs Edson Shepard's.
 Miss Mary Ferguson of Danbury spent Thursday with Mrs Benjamin Starr. Miss Anna Burns of New York is the guest of Hon Samuel Sherman. Miss Julia Hawley is home for the Summer from Great Harrington, Mass
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21
,s,4otoso
SECOND ROLL

The general work performed by scholars was fair, the total enrolment for the year be ing g, an average of 43 per term, showing an increase of SS per cent over last years attend ance- There have been several serious inter- ruptj ions in the school work during the past ant teacher has been employed throughout the year.
 The increase in the primary department has nS- For the new year which opens on the second Tuesday in September, I would like to Despeak the encouragement of all who favor educational measures and, if possible their assistance in seeing that the school is eauip- ped with necessary maps, charts, etc., for the furtherance of branches taught and of which there is great lack and need.
 would like to return thanks to all who nave interested themselves and supported the school the past year, as well as forthe encour agement given me personally.
 E. T. SHULTZ, PrincipaI
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21

While hitched opposite E. J. Halls Sandy Hook store, Tuesday morning, a pair of horses driven by Will F.. Gilbert, the Huntingtown butcher, became sud denly frightened, probably by horse fly or other insect, and attempted to dash up the embanlment north of St. Johns church. Nearly all the business men of the block were instantly at the bits and the horses were under central before Mr Gilbert could run across from Glover, Warner & Clark's. The pole was brok. on short of, but no other damage done new pole was made by A. W. Basseti and Mir Gilbert proceeded on his route nearly four hours late.
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21

So successful was the entertainment given at the Library room, Saturday evening, that it has been decided to repeat it, this week and each Saturday evening during the season. Fifteen cents gives you an abundance of good cream and cake; cheaper than you can make it. It is understood that the cream, which was furnished by the ladies, last week, will be purchased in the future, the ladies providing the cake. Over 80 was cleared, Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21

The home treatment of compound oxygen is sent by express to all parts of the country at the cost of the person ordering 1t. It consists of supply of compound oxygen for eight weeks treatment, with an inhaling apparatus and with full and explicit directions for use. The price is $l5; if sent c. o. d. the cost of collection will be added to the express charges; terms cash. E.W: Karrmann, M. D., 123 Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21

Mrs J. W, Blaisdell and son Fred and Prof Y. c. BlaIsdell of Charlotte vile, N. C., who have spent about two months at Prof Shultzs, left, this week, for Wolfsboro, N. II. The professor ex- poets 60 join them in a week or two and, with Prof Blalsdell, will make tour of the White Mountains on foot.
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21
Report of sevtown Academy for the Month End

ing June l3, 1889. Scholars in Attendance, D Average Daily Attendance, 2s.5 Per cent. of Attendance, .Ssi Fer cent-of Punctuality, .9i6 No. of Tardies, 5o AVERAGE OF WORK PERFORMED. Primary Department, .g29 Intermediate Department, .7ss Academic Department, .ss7 FIRST ROLL OF HONORABLE MENTION ga PER CENT AND UPWARD. M. Hubbell.
 F. Blaisdell,
 R. Hawley-
 +. Daley,
 R. Platt,
 5. smith,
 H. Beers, ~ M. Hoyt,
 c. Beardsley,
 H. Fairchild,
 N. Hubbel,
 k. Smith. SECOND DILL OF HONORABLE MENTION, 70 to so PER CENT.
 J. Galliger,
 E. Manyille,
 \. Hoyt,
 l.. Wright,
 M. smith,
 R. Judson,
 c. Stroud,
 R. Bassett,
 A. Hawley.
 C. Blackman,
 B. Nichols.
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21

C.. r. Bcardslcy sent basket of lus- eious strawberries to Lakeside, Satur- day, that beat the record. Never was a quart of larger berries seen in town, all Jumbos and the biggest of all seven and five eighths inches in circumference. Mr Beardsley picked l77 quarts from his gar den patch, last week, GO Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21

As the sufferers from the Pennsylvan- ia floods have had funds and clothing poured in upon them at q rapid rate and more is already on hand than is needed, It was decided to omit Trinity's offering for that purpose. A quantity of money and clothing had been received by the rector, which, he announced, would be returned or would be devoted to other charitable purposes, if no further aid was desired in Pennsylvania.
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21
zoAR BRIDGE.

c. T. Sherwood purchased new horse, last week.
 John Manville made flying visit to Brookfield.
 A.Bassett is out of health
 Edward Gowdy and wife of Ansonia and Mrs George Gowdy of Bridgeport visited John French, Sunday. Mrs Marie Brown returned home from New Haven, where she has been for two weeks. Mir M. Scott and son, Mrs Ella Stanley and son and Miss Lulu sperry visit Mrs F.. Stowe. 1 Children's day was observed at the Zoar Bridge church, Sunday. The pro- gram was carried out nicely. Quite a number from East Village attended the services in the forenoon and, in the after noon, number from this side went over Ito East Village.
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21

By carting on quantities of fresh loam, obtained from the bank near by, Church hill has been put in first class condition. Owners of heavy teams, however, think that there should be more "thank-you- ma'amsn on the hill, to allow halt and rest for horses.
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21

Lyon Hindley. hardware dealers, have stock of dog collars Of all sorts and sizes which they are selling at very low prices. They also have fine assortment of garden tools, mosquito frames tor windows and doors and a style of wire fencing that is the best yet shown. When anything in the hard ware line is wanted, it will pay to call on Lyon & Hindley.
The Newtown bee., 1889-06-21

Biggest chance of the year to secure q bar gain in wall papers at William Healey X Co.'S, corner of Fairfield avenue and Water street. It is just tacross the street from the Atlantic house, on the first floor of the building occd- pied by the Farmer and Housatonic railroad and you cannot miss it. This enterprising firm has broken bundles of wall paper which they are selling at half price. This is done to make room for imported papers soon to arrive for the Fall trade. Step in and ex- anime.