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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-19

The house bill opening to settlement the
Fort Randall military reservation in South
Dnkotn was considered by the committee on
public lands aud the committee refused to re.
commend agreement to the senate amend.
mcnt The amendment proposed to open
tho Fort Sisseton reservation and granted
to South Dakota one section Of it for use Of
the state mlita, the balance to be subject /,
SELECTION ns part Of the stats lind grant.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-19

The tariff Till. us amended. passed the
Senate by strict party vote-4O to 30. Mr.
Aldrich moved that the senate insist on it's
amendment to the house bill and ask for u
committee OF con erence-tha conference to
consist Of seven on encl side. The motion
WAS agreed to. and Messrs. Aldrich. Sherman,
allison, Hiscock. Mcpherson, Vance and
Carlisle were appointed conferees on the purt
of the senate.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-19

Mr. Dunnel!. of Minnesota, chairman OF
the house committee on the | tn census, in.
troduced IN npportionment bill on he bnsis
OF one representative for each $50, 900 OF the
population. This would provide for total
representation of 354.
Mr.. Dunnell says no attempt will he mndc
to push tho bill through ut this session, but
his committee will ut once consider it and
possibly report it back to the house this
session in time for early action next winter
the object being to have the bill passed next
winter in time for legislatures which ars
then in session to make the congressional re-
npportionment.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-19

Nearly all the Northwestern men have
taken turn at the tariff bill in The senate
and discussed the various schedules. Spnu.
tor Casey Of North Dakota made a speech
ON the general provision of the hill. Ii WIS
the first speech that was made in favor of
tile bill from II farmer standpoint and by IL
senator acknowledging that he was a farm.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-19

No business was transacted in the House,
though much brain effort was nude I o secure
n quorum. When obtained the entire day
wns spent in tibustering over proposition
to take up the l.nngsto on. Venerable election
ease rom Virginia. The filbu STEERING contin-
ucd until the house adjourned.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-19

The senate resumed consideration OF the
tariff bill, md Mr. Plumb offered his amend.
ments, OF which he hnd given notice. plac.
ing u tax of$1.25 per gallon on distilled
spirits. and spoke in support of it, lie
went on to give n resume of appropriations
for the year, and, estimating revenues at
lOO,OO0,OGO "a year, predicted IL deficit of
$1,000, 900 Jus; as sur" as the rising of the
Hun. The amendment was rejectcd-17 to
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
WOoDBURY.

Mrs George Tyler's remains were plac- cd temporarily in William Cothren's vault until q burial lot can be selected. She had been very i'll with apoplexy for some eight or ten days. Her age was nearly 70 years.
 Thomas l.. Shea has rented the house of Mrs C. $. Lennon.
 Miss Jenny Rockwell has taken em- ployment in the Western Union telephone office at Waterbury and Miss Lattmer takes her place in the Woodbury office. The creamery association is duly or ganized with James II. Linsley as presi- dent of the directors and George r. Crane president of the stockholders, who num- Der G2, The lateness of the season and the failure of the ice crop lead the asso- citation to postpone until Fall the begin ming of business. The delay gives time for the careful selection of location from the many excellent ones in town.
 Henry Curtiss, who does team work for George II. Mallett, lost horse with bllhu sIaSRcTS, ldSJ week.
 R. E. Martin, who has been sick, is better.
 Dr T. NJ. Bull of New York has visited friends in Woodbury.
 Mrs Nathan E. Button has returned.
 Miss Florence Nichols is in Bethel.
 Miss Hattie Ford is sick; also W. II. Graham and Arley NJ. Parker. Only slight hopes of the recovery of the latter. Mrs A. E. Stone and Miss Millie A. shelton have returned from Bethel.
 Miss Ada Averill and brother of South Britain visited friends here.
 R. C. Partree had piece of rye, last season, that yielded at the rate of 32 bushels to the acre.
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Three cars of lumber were unloaded by Northrop Bros, Monday, and two more have since arrived. A car of brick has also arrived and been unloaded.
 Fred D. Sherwood is shipping seven barrels of long clans week to Meriden, New York and elsewhere. He catches them himself and finds that his time is fully occupied ill filling orders. He says that Southport clans, either hard or soft shell, beat the world.
 c. ". Wells has just finished a 14-foot sharpie for Judge J. II. Perry.
 Willie Bennetto sells the Bridgeport Post here, every evening.
 Red onions and potatoes are a trifle lower in price, while carrots are worth $2 p and white onions, soaring skyward still, have reached $15 barrel. Farm CTS sigh, but they haven't got the whites
 The George Edwin came in Sunday night and left Tuesday; the Mary Eliza, beth came in Tuesday morning and was to have sailed, Thursday night. A 3S-foot boat is at Charles Jennings & Sons, almost ready to be launched The boat, which was bought on Long Is land, last Summer, has been thoroughly overhauled aud will be put into the wa ter early in the Spring.
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FAIRFIELD.

A couple of Sisters of Mercy were in Fairfield, this week.
 The work of tearing down part of the Van Horn place was commenced, Tues day, by Northrop Bros.
 Standing room was at a premium at the Town hall, Monday evening, St. Pat rick's day, when an entertainment was given by the parochal school of St. Thomas church, under the direction of Father c. Colman. The hall was fitted with stage furniture and scenery through the kindness of G. B. Bunnell, who also provided large green flag in honor of the occasion. The entertainment con sisted of songs, readings, recitations, ,dia- logues, etc, by the children of the school and sleight of hand performance by a | New Haven man. The children acquit- ted themselves well and received deserv- ed applause. The net results, a hand some sum, will be devoted to the expen- ses of school. A prize of gold dollar, offered to the one selling the most tick cts, was won by Daniel Curran of South port. The entertainment passed off well and reflected credit upon all concerned.
 The Tabor, owned by Smith of New York, is at Black Rock harbor, loaded with manure for Charles A. Meeker.
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TRUMBULI,.

William Hungerford is in poor health
 Mrs CIV. Beach has visited her daugh- ter in Bridgeport.
 A Southport man, with his family, has moved into the house bought of c. B. Sherwood by Mir Warren of Bridgeport and the keeper who has been in charge has returned to the city.
 MT and Mrs W. N. French have spent Q few days in Newtown.
 William Tait, who has been sick with grip and attendant disorders for many weeks, has fully recovered.
 A pleasant party was given Miss Laura May Wheeler, Monday evening, by about 20 young friends. The hours were hap oily spent in games and other amuse- ments and bountiful collation. was serv- ed. The departing guests, who had en- joyed themselves hugely, wished Miss Laura many such happy birthdays. Sev- eral, including Miss Gussie Payne, were present from Bridgeport.
 For the second time within few months and for the fifth or. sixth time within a few years, the station at Trum- bull Center was burglarized, Saturday night. When Station Agent Plumb came to the station, Sunday morning, he found that pane of glass had been broken from the upper right hand corner of the lower sash of the window at the left of the door, the window invariably attack ed. On entering, he found that the thief had pried open the door of the ticket of flee and had burst the money draw. Moth ing had been left there and the marauder appropriated only one New York and three New Haven tickets, besides box of cough drops. The freight house was also entered and q barrel of potatoes con- signed to l.. A. lIawley opened. The matter was investigated by Auditor R.J. Bestor and conductors have been notified to watch for the stolen tickets. Opinions differ as to whether tramps or local tal- ent should be held responsible.
 Tait tS Son have their new beater in full operation and find that it results in a saving of time and power. They will be enabled to increase their production as the market demands.
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tain the right of way, which was freely granted by some.
 The property belonging to the estate of the late Mrs Henrietta Nichols was sold at auction, Tuesday, 18th.
 The ladies of Mrs Tomlinson's society met with Miss II. N. Adams. Work was ment at the close of the Lenten season.
 A fatal accident occurred in this vicin- ity, which gave shock to all Sunday morning, Charlie Bailwitz was shot and l instantly killed. Mrs BailWitz had gone to Brooklyn to attend the funeral of q l friend, leaving her two boys, Aleck, aged l2 and Charlie, nine years, in the care of George Phillips, a lad of about 15. The boys thought they heard some strange noise about the house. George went up stairs and brought down the gum The next morning, as he took the gun to re- turn it up stairs, somehow it went off, hitting Charlie and killing him in an in. stant. A few years ago, Mrs Bailwits was called to mourn the loss of her hus band, who was killed while crossing the track at South NorWalk. Death has again crossed her threshold suddenly choosing the youngest, a bright, pronis ing boy. ''God hath spoken once; twice have we heard this; that power belong eth unto the Lord" Funeral services were held at Emmanuel church, Rev Nil Hamilton officiating. The entire com munity offer Mrs Bailwitz and her family their heartfelt sympathy.
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FRIDAY, MARCH ai, 1890.
SOUTH BRITAIN.

Mir and Mrs Win Hickox were pleas antly surprised, the other evening, by a lew friends, who gave them musical serenade.
 Report of another wedding in town, this month.
 Miss Hlne has recently visited her sis ter.
 c. N. Platt has had severe attack of grip.
 Mrs II. M. Canfleld spent several days of last week at her fathers home in Beth, lehem.
 If the person who found Dr NJ. l., Cooley's purse containing $50 will return it, he will give them third of the con. tents.
 Mrs Dea Mitchell gave one of her pleasant dinner parties, Tuesday.
 Mir Sellew has a friend, Mir Clifford, with him. Together they will do the town. All unsolicited donations for the Bible association will be gladly received.
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SOUTHPORT.
thur Sherman is out again.

Arthur Sherman is out again.
 William F. Elwood is rapidly improv- ing.
 The Helen Marr left the harbor, Satur- day evening.
 The naptha launch sank on Friday night; she has been raised. William Bulkley has left the Manhat- tan Watch Co. and is travelling for a jew elry firm.
 Work will be begun on the road in about two weeks. The surveyors will be through in few days.
 Mrs Lot Bulkley has greatly improved the crosswalk in front of her residence.
 There will probably be another appli- cation for license within few days.
 That Charles w. Wells is an adept at ornamental wood work is amply proven by the inlaid checker board he has just completed. It is composed of black wal nut, cherry, white holly, and is so neatly inlaid that the iunctures are not percept- ible, the color of different woods alone showing the divisions. The board is val ued at s and will be placed upon an or namental stand. Mir Wells has richly inlaid box, composed of such pieces of hard wood, formed into diamonds and other shapes, which would not be sold, he says, for less than $25. The box is about 1Ox15 inches, 7 inches deep and black walnut, mahogany. white holly and other woods are contained in it.
 Charles Jennings & Son. who recently sold the Helen Marr, have now bought the Julia A. Burkel, a New Haven schooner of 275 tons burden and she was expected at Southport, this week. She will be in command of Capt c. M. Hobbs and will engage in the general coasting trade.
 Saturdays storm prevented a larger at tendance of Southport people at the county commissioners office in the court house, Bridgeport, to hear arguments on the application of J. B. Osborn for a license to sell liquor at his place near Sasco beach. There was, however, a goodly audience, including many ladies. Attorney Howard N. Wakeman, for re- monstrants, urged that the location was not suitable and that the inhabitants of Southport whom he represented did not want saloon. Attorney Stiles Judson, Jr, appeared for Osborn. The applica- tion was finally refused. There are about 20 private bathing houses at Sasco beach, some of which stand on land belonging to the estate of Osborn's grandfather and which have been reached by passing l through Osborn's land. It is now under stood that he will prevent people from passing over his land on their way to and from the bathing houses, which can be reached, though not so readily, from the road. He also rents the privilege of keep ing bathing houses on his land at the beach to number of families and it is rumored that the ownership of these may be changed considerably, this year. As to the future plans of those who favor saloons, little could be learned. One, when asked if Osborn would probably try again, said, "What can we do. The commissioners, whose power is absolute, continue to deny license, although the applicant and location have been chang ed.r
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BEDDING.

J.S. Sanford has hired Benjamin Love V for farm work.
 Mrs c. Read has gone to Danbury, guest of her sister, Mrs Pierce, until af. ter Easter.
 Mrs George Read is expected home from New Jersey, where she has been, several months.
 IT.. Brinsmade has gone to St Louis on business and is not expected back for a week or more.
 Rev C. W. Kelley has not been able to go out since his fall on the ice.
 Hopes are entertained that Mrs H. Burr, who has been confined to her bed for several months, will soon be able to sit up.
 Town Clerk Nickerson made flying trip to Newark, last week, taking in New York on the way home. Any desiring to sell reol estate will find 1t to their ad- vantage to call on him.
 Charles Workman Is rejoicing in n l3- pound baby.
 William 1T. Hill and Aaron Treadwell have been appointed appraisers on the es- tate of stephen Adams. By the terms of his will, the property Is equally divided between his son Henry and his daughter, Mrs Burr Edmond.
 Richard Ruudle has obtained a situa- tion with his brother Clarence in the Westport green houses.
 Daniel Morrell, Jr, of East Norwalk has resumed his route as fish and clam peddler once week.
 Henry Adams visited Springfield, last week. His son John has steady and lu- crative employment at the United States armory.
 William r. Dennison went to Bridge port with hay, Monday, for the first time this Winter. Previous to his Illness, he frequently went twice q week.
 An effort Is made to procure rector for Christ church by Easter.
 A new bridge has been recently buill near William Gorham's at Knob Creek
 Thomas Witcher has hired the Gorhan farm on Couch's hill; also land belong ing to H. s. Osborne.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
GREENFIELD HILL.

Miss Mamie IIubbell was given sur prise party, last week Thursday evening, but on account of the bad travelling there was only small gathering of friends.
 Horace Nichols lost horse, last week. Mir King, the hired man, fed it in the ev- ening and found it dead in the morning.
 A party was given at Lewis Burr's, last week Wednesday, to about lO0guests. Bulkley's orchestra discoursed lively mu- sic till the wee small hours of the morn ing.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
BRIDGEPORT.

w. l.. Mitchell brought in another car of horses, last week.
 Lee Brothers may have the opportunity to sell their tract of land on North Main street for Jewish cemetery. There are negotiations in progress.
 Miss Annie Willis is with her grand parents, Mir and Mrs John Willis, on North Main street.
 Edward Cosgrow, one of the men em- ployed by B. D. Pierce, Jr, at the rocks on North Main street, met with an acci- dent, Saturday, by which he nearly lost the use of one eye. He was carrying melted metal, when drop of water fell in the cup, causing an explosion. The metal flew into his face and, at one time, it was thought that he would be totally blind.
 The Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. have ex- tended their water pipe to the new house recently built by Willis Cutler on French street.
 Charles Butler cut severe gash in his foot while chopping recently.
 A. Winter &d Co.,, brewers, are prepar- ing to put in an ice machine; it will be one of the latest improved.
 c. T. Booth and wife were with South ford friends, Sunday.
 The Housatonic road is filling in the tract northeast of the station out toward the channel of the Pequonnock against the time when it's car houses, round house, etc., will be north and east of the station. The north end of the station platform has alse been removed to give room for changing the Housatonic tracks. The Consolidated has also been at work the depot.
 Business has never been better with the Glines & Holmes manufacturing com pany than now. All the additional room secured, last Spring, by enlarging the shop has been taken up and every avail able inch Is crowded with men and ma- ehinery. A new machine for making tracks for car doors has been put in and tracks four and five feet long can now be made, instead of two, as formerly.
 Mir and Mrs Lewis E. Silliman gave a pleasant entertainment at their Park ave- nne residence, Monday.
 Thirty two members of s. B. Jones' Park avenue institute have formed a bi- cycle club with these officers: President, Seth B. Jones; vice president, F.W. .Tou- sey of Long Hill; secretary and treasur- CT, Henry Jennings of Greens Farms captain, c. W. Fox. A neat gray uni form has been adopted. Nearly 100 men have been at work at the depot and the yards of the Housaton- ic and Consolidated roads, including track and gravel men. John H. Hawkins, un- der whose charge were the men who re- moved the north end of the depot plat form, finished that part of the work, Tues day. The track now used by the Hous- atomic has also been overhauled.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
cHEsrNuT HILL.

Mrs John Treadwell was with her par ents on Chestnut Hill, last week.
 Miss Hattie Waller has recovered from her injuries and is about again.
 Frank Wade is to move into his new home, April l. Burton Wade is to work for Frank Ed wards
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
TASHUA.

A patent self closing benzine can, in, vented by Willard s. Clark of Brooklyn, has been placed upon the market and Ar thur J. Clark, cousin of the inventor, is travelling agent. The can, which is es- pecially designed for printers and others using benzine frequently, has an orifice in the top, from which the benzine is al, lowed to flow when the sides of the car are pressed. A spring on the inside pre- vents all waste. The can is highly rec commended by printers who have used it
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
SPORT HILL.

A donation party will be given the pas tor at Temperance hall, Tuesday even ing, 25th. Besides the supper, the young people will give a dialogue, Mrs Jonas Jones,'' and there will probably be mu- sic. All cordially invited admission free. If stormy, Tuesday, first pleasant even ing.
 Rev MT Gilbert will attend the session of the New York East conference in Brooklyn, April ,.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
DEERFIELD.

Mrs Eunice Merwin has returned to Lyons Plains, after staying nearly five weeks with her brother, Charles Nichols.
 William Nichols has had the miSfor- tune to lose q horse.
 A large attendance at the party at Lewis Burr's, despite the bad travelling.
 Miss Alice Foster has visited Miss Grace Nichols.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
NEW FAIRFIELD.

Robert E. Murphy has returned from New Milford, where he has been as n grocery clerk for year.
 James Betts will occupy Mrs Carr's farm at Great Plain, Danbury, the com ing year.
 A. B. Brush has bought new farm wagon of R. Hatch & Sons that is ar ranged to use three horses abreast.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
LONG HILL.

W. F. Tousey & Sons shop is running at full speed, with about 30 hands, turn ing out 25 dozen day. Mir Tousey says that the capacity of the shop will be in- crsased In the near future by the substi- tution of new water wheel for that which has been In use for l4 years and
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
WOLF PITS.

George Dickens has been in Bridge port.
 Mrs Susan White of Norwalk has been with her father, Joshua Hoyt.
 Cornelius Mead moves from the Eddy farm to the Benedict farm in Stony Hill. Will Brown is in New York.
 Will Hoyt has lost five or six sheep nd has more sick
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21

alytie stroke, is improving very slowly.
 Mrs John Read is clearing up part of her land.
 Charles E. Lewis has been improving his place by clearing up about three acres of land
 A young theologue preached at Hope chapel, Sunday.
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The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
WESTON.

Elmer Hull and his mother were sum- moned, when Charley Bailwitz was shot, and Dr Gorham, who chanced to be near, called. He telegraphed to Coroner Do- ten of Bridgeport and he held an inquest Monday. The funeral was largely at tended from the church at Lyons Plain, Tuesday at ? m, Rev Mr Hamilton con- ducting services.
 William Winhelman of the firm of Frank Bailwitz & Co.,, ,grocers, died at his home on Leonard street, Norwalk, last week Wednesday, in the 10th year of his age. The remains were taken to New York for interment, Saturday.
 Mrs Harry Finch died suddenly, Sun. day morning. She did her work, went to her room to lay down and, short time after, was found dead. She was sister of D. D. Coley, who went South two weeks ago. Funeral, Wednesday af ternoon.
 Nelson Hurlbutt has bronchitis.
 4ulSe lud SOlCy cHtElIiilCu dDou1 1' young friends, last week.
 The ladies aid society were to give q supper at D. D. Coley's, the last of this month, but it will be postponed oil ac. count of the death of his sister.
 Charles Rowell closed his seventh con. secutive Winter term of school at the Forge, 7th.
 Mrs William Cole has suffered with rheumatism.
 A sociable and dance was given at the residence of Joel Perry, Friday evening, l4th. \ goodly number were present and an enjoyable time was had. Mrs Henry Wakeman and little daugh. ter of Faston have been with her parents, Mir and Mrs William o. Sanford.
 
 LYONS PLAIN.
 Moses Wilson of Westport called or several in the vicinity. last week. to ob-
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