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The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24
BETHEL.

w. $. Haines has taken position with F. A. Hull & Co.,, Danbury.-[ News.
 The second anniversary of Wooster council, o. U. A. NJ, will be celebrated, Tuesday, 18th.
 Mir and Mrs Levi Short were thrown from wagon and hurt, last week.
 The 20th wedding anniversary of Mir and Mrs Horace V. Dibble was pleasant ly celebrated by surprise, d short time ago.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24
EAST VILLAGE.

Mrs Henry Plumb is at her old home at Coventry, N. Y. Her cousin, Mrs Riggs of New Haven, accompanies her.
 Charlotte Burr of Bagburn has gone to Fair Haven for the Winter.
 H. H. Bliss and wife spent Sunday in Woodbury.
 Mrs Sturges Clark is caring for her sick mother in Easton.
 Edward Stevens will take charge of the store, next month; the present mer- chant moves away.
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LONG HILL, HUNTINGTON.

Mrs Fred Wheeler will return to Meri- den, this week.
 The new barn on the Hurd estate is done.
 O. G. Beard, Jr, arrived from Vermont with about 100 cattle. He also brought over d ton of butter and maple sugar.
 Quite drove of young cattle snd dry cows was sent up to Zoar for Fall pas ture by the farmers on Long Hill.
 Hine tS Beard will have about 150 head of cattle landed here about the 18th.
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SOUTHVILLE,

The school here is progressing finely with Miss Edith Roswell as teacher. There are only five scholars to attend.
 s. F. Clark takes the lead in raising mammoth squashes, with one that weighs so pounds.
 Mrs Richmond Clark was guest of her son, last week.
 The mission circle met, Saturday, to consider the raising of money by a series of musical entertainments at intervals of two weeks.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24
SHELTON.

Work on the new depot is to begin at once.
 The Baptists are to build a parsonage north of their church.
 The law firm of Munger & Staples is dissolved.
 J. II. Beard delivered car of potatoes to local dealers.
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BEDDING.

Miss Libbie Benedict of Danbury is guest of Mrs Stephen Sanford.
 Mrs Willie Sanford is in Norwalk.
 Editor Naples of the Norwalk Hour has been guest of James Sanford.
 The sermon delivered by Bishop Will Hams at the confirmation service at Christ church was powerful and impress sive, teaching not only repentance but dominion from sin. Rev G. T. Linsley of Newtown assisted i'll the service.
 Mrs and Miss Linsley, Miss Terrill, MT Tomlin, c. II. Gay of Newtown attended church on the Ridge, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24
SPORT HILL.

A lecture on Interesting persons, places and events in India, brilliantly H. lustrated by dissolving views, will be de livered by Rev Nathan G. Cheney at Lees chapel, Monday evening, Novem- Der and at the Center street church, Tuesday, November 4. Lecture will commence at 7 30. No postponemeut on account of weather. Tickets 25c., good at either church.
 The Center Street concert exercises were postponed on account of the wealth CT to Sunday afternoon, 26th, at l 30.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Friends to the number of 12 were pleasantly entertained at whist by Mrs w. H. Gardner, last Friday evening, at the Grand Central parlors. Miss Tanie Sanford was the prize winner and Paul Warner tried hard to catch up, tho he only succeeded in getting the consolat- ion. A luncheon of many delicacies was partaken of and the evenings enjoy ment was wound up with dancing.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24
MONROE.

Mrs Marshall Sears has taken Lucy Whitlock, expecting to keep her till of age. Other children of Mrs Whitlock, deceased, are placed in Greenfield Hill by the authorities of the Stratford home, to which they were consigned about the time of Mrs Whitlock's death.
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c. NJ. Pratt returned to the city, last week, for the Winter. Extensive drain- ing and grading has been done about the Zoar premises and the driveways gray eled. A barn Is to be built near the pres ent one from material taken out of build ings to be taken down at the Cromwell place; Henry Johnson and Charles Sher- man do the work.
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BERKSHIRE.

Mrs William Hard has been in Wilton for few days.
 Samuel Beers of Chicago has been guest of Samuel Curtis.
 The foundation for Henry Fuckers monument has been laid in the cemetery here
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

little girl five years old was told by her teacher that the Mississippi was the Father of Waters. ssHow is that?' she queried; Eff it is the Father of Waters, oughtn't it to be Mister SippiE'-[Our Dumb Animals.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

The family of Franklin Burton, who won many friends during their Summer sojourn at l.. c. Morris's, will Winter with Mir Burton's mother In Stratford, while Mir Burton continues his connect ion with the Ansonia savings bank.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24
lIsTRIcT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. Probate

lI Court, Oct. l3. 1890.
 Estate of REBECCA CURTIS, late ot Mon. roe, in said district deceased,
 The court probate for the district of Bridge. port hate limited and allowed six months from the date bereot for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to SAMUEL G. BEARDSLEY, Executor.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

The largest and hottest caucus ever held In Newtown was that of Wednesday night. It was for the nomination of . judge of probate, the only candidates be- ing the present incumbent, Judge Beech CT, and NJ. J. Bradley. c. II. Northrop was chairman, w. II. o'Iara clerk and l.. B. Booth and John J. Lyons tellers. The first ballot resulted as follows: w. ]. Beecher 245, NJ. J. Bradley 22S, two doubles, total of 475. The formal bal lot resulted as follows: W. J. Beecher 2i3, M. !. Bradley 249, doubles two, total of 494 votes cast. The Republican caucus nominated Dr B. M. Smith for MT Bradley's opponent.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

"Grindstone, have you ever tried q raw ''TIied it once, kiljordan." ''How did it work?'' Had to go to sleep to get rid of the taste. .'-[ Chicago Tribune.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

The payment of Danbury fair premi- ums will begin at Danbury's city hall, Saturday, October 25. The official list was printed in this weeks Danbury News.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Will D. Smith. principal of Warwick, N. r., schools, whose wife and child are at Richmond, Va., for few weeks, was guest of Newtown friends, over Sunday, with Mrs $. II. Smith and A. T. Smith of Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

4 SCISSORS NOTICE-The Assessors of the A town or Newtown will be at the Town Clerks Office on Saturday, October D and on Saturday, November ], to receive lists. All persons liable to taxation in the town Of New town will please take notice and appear, as all lists must be in on or before November |, 1890. D. G. BEERS
 JERRY CAREY
 NewtOwIl, October 2l, 1890.
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The most essential qualities in a shoe are comfort and durability. It is not necessary to pay high price to obtain both these reqnf. this to be fact which cannot be disputed Every pair ot shoes, slippers or gaiters sold at the Boston store in the Bishop block is mark ed at very small margin over the wholesale price. This is rendered possible by the very large trade which has been secured on ac- count of giving full value for the mon ey every time at Abbott's Boston shoe store, 373 Main street, Bridgeport,
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Newtown friends are invited to the ap- preaching wedding of Frederick Kings bury Curtis, New York lawyer, to Miss Marian s. Hare at Grace church, New York, on the 18th.
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Col A. k. T. Nichols of Greenfield IIili has been at Dicks hotel; also party of Bridgcporters, including E. T. Bartram, Mir and Mrs T. B. DeForest, Zalmon Goodsell and wife, George Y. Benham and wife, NJ. F.. Hall and wife, w. F.. Hobbs and wife, Charles Beers.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24
nrsrnlcr OF sEwrowN. ss Probate Court

nIsTRICT OF VIEWPOINT, ss Probate Court u October Is, 1890.
 Estate of LAURA FAIRCHILD, late of Newtown, in said district, deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his ac- count with said estate to this Court for allow ;ince, it is thereupon
 ORDERED-That the 27th day of October, 1S90,at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the Probate Office in Newtown, be and the same is assign ed for q hearing on the allowance of said account and this Courtdirects the administra- tor to give notice thereof by posting copy of town where the deceased last dwelt and by publishing copy of the same one time be- lore the 27th day of October 1890, in the New town BEE and return mai<eto this Court. At test, WM J. BEECHER, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Letters received by Newtown friends from children of Judge Morris, candidate for the Connecticut governors seat, re- port them enjoying the balmy air of Flor ence, Italy.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Howard c. Tracy of New York and Charles E. Woodbridge of Brooklyn have spent some time in Newtown, with head quarters at the Grand Central. They have been examining Newtown land rec Ords.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

The Republican senatorial convention for the 10th district nominated Samuel s. Amber of ahe firm of Cole X Ambler, Bethel, at Danbury, Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24
FAIRFIELD WOODS.

Mir and Mrs Hanford Platt and son of Bridgeport have been with his mother.
 bIra Maria Judd spends her 92d birth- day with her son, William N. Her health Is good.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Adam might have been the "gooilliest man of men since born" but it doesn't appear that be ever did anything especially good for his large family. What a lasting blessing he might have left behind if he could have made Sn1ya- ton oil and killed pain.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Mir and Mrs c. r. Beardsley, wisely deferring their vacation until the Fall, the pleasantest part of the year, started, Monday, for carriage drive to Pough- keepsie.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

The Sandy Hook contingent came to the caucus, Wednesday, with torch and transparency, while St Rose drum corps played "Marching through Georgia"
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24
DIsTRIcT OF VIEWPOINT. ss Probate Court

nISTRICT TOFNEWTOWN, ss. Probate Court U October B, 1890.
 Estate of JOSIAH BOOTH, late of Newtown, in said district, deceased.
 The administrative represents the estate in- solvent and prays the appointment of Con- misSionerS thereon.
 ORDERED-That Commissioners to receive examine and decide upon the claims ot the creditors of said Estate be ap- pointed at the Probate Office in Newtown on the 18th day of October, 1890, at two o'clock in the afternoon and that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publishing copy of this order at least two times before said 18th day of October, lS90 in the Newtown and return make. Attest, WM. J. BEECHER, Judge,
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

John Northrop of Zoar sold nearly all his effects at auction and has moved West. After visiting in Passaic, he will make his home with an aunt in Morris, III.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Horses for sale at Dicks hotel. Well bred two, three and four-year-olds. Mares in foal by the noted stallion la fayette, who weighs 1900 pounds.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

The carpenter shop at the Rubber is repaired and enlarged to make room for saws run by power. The new building will be nearly twice as large on the ground floor as the old.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

c. c. Chambers and wife of Waterbury visit relatives in Zoar
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Dr Benedict and wife of Bethel, R. c Tousey of Long Hill, l.. Y. Carroll of Bridgeport are among recent guests at the Grand Central.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Chauncey k. Botsford of the govern ment printing office at Washington has been In town.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

$. A. Blacknmn and Patrick Keane are doing jury duty at the Superior court at Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Sanford and Lathrop have built an ad- dition at the house of John Scanlon, which was recently raised and built up on.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

E. P. HIne builds q 40x60 storehouse and work shop for $. w. Post and has made repairs on Bennett's bridge.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

rNO TIE COMMISSIONERS OF FAIRFIELD ! COUNTf-The undersigned hereby applies for license to sell Spirituous and Intoxicat- ing Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer and all ferment- ed Cider, drunk upon the premises, or sold in quantities less than one gallon to be delivered at one time and Rhine wine only, pursuant to the laws of this State now in force relating to the sale of Intoxicating liquors, at the build ing known as the Glen House, in the town of Newtown, in said county.
 Signed, JOHN II. COSTELLO. 4 Dated at Newtown, the 2oth day of October, ISa0. Endorsed by the following five electors and tax payers of said town, none ot whom are Iii censed dealers in intoxicating liquors and are not endofsers-on any other application : simon Corey, William Kirby, John Haugh,
 Denis Cavanagh, Andrew Collins.
 COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, TOWN OF NEW
 TOWN. this 20th day of October, 1890.
 I, Town Clerk of said town, hereby certify pursuant to the statute iu such case provided, that this application endorsed as aforesaid has been submitted to me, and further certi. ty that each Ot said endorSers is an e1ector and tax payer in said town and that copy ot the foregoing application, including tie above written endorsement has been filed with me- Attest, M. J. HOULIIIAN, Clerk of said Town.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Mir and Mrs E. R. Sutlif were recent guests of her father, Julius A. Beers of Walkers Farm.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Have you seen those photo etchings that E. x. Hawley IS giving with s worth of goods. Remember we sell our goods at the same low prices.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

E. F. Hawley has the agency for the sale of the union waterproof shoes for ladies, gentle men and boys. No need of rubbers as they will not wet through.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

2 E. K. Bassett is on night duty at Dam
 bury's central telephone office.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Call and examine Warner, Clark & Taylor's stock of Winter robes and horse blankets Largest stock in town, ranging in price from
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

II. c, Banks of Colorado is with his father, s. w. Banks, at Dicks hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Mir and Mrs Arthur Wilson of New Haven have been guests at A. w.. Fair child's
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

l.. A. Roland of .LaJunta, Col, among guests at Dicks hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

F. s Hunt X Co. of the Bridgeport 99c store are again at the front with an elegant line oi goods suitable for presents for young or old
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Mrs k. l., Warner has been with Bridgeport friends.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Mrs Oliver WoIcott and children wish to ex- press heartfelt thanks tor assistance rendered, klndness shownand sympathy expressed dur their family.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

You can buy mems all wool hose, heavy, for 25c; also few of those regular made cotton hose left, six pair in box for 72c, sold every where at I5c pair.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Large line ot mems, chidren's and boys suits and oyercoats; boys complete outfit, suit and oyercoat, for $4 50.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Mrs Fred Geiger found, last Sunday morning, full blown apple blossom,
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Mrs Hannah Hull and daughter have visited in Naugatuck.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

New and complete line of oil cloth patterns at Warner, Clark < Taylor's.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

New line of ladies' fine shawls and children's cloaks, at the lowest prices at Warner, Clark < Taylor's.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Bargains in underwear and gloves of all kinds; new and larger stock and lower prices than ever at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

f1ne line ofladies' dress goods in plaids and CT, Clark X Taylor's
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

The sale of rubber goods at the popular street., Bridgeport, has been something phe- nomenai. thus tar this season and is undoubt- edly accounted for in the quality of goods this house deals in and their astonishing low pric- es. m boots tor men, boys and children will thing in the line of reliable footwear
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24
DIsTRICT OF VIEWPOINT, ss Probate Cour u October 20, 1890.

hISTKICT OF NEWTOWN, s Probate Court u October 20 1890.
 Estate of DAVID SUMMERS, late of New town, in said district, deceased,
 The application of Jane Summers of New town, praying that administration be granted said estate represented intestate as ap- pears by said application on file .aving been received, therefore
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in said Newtown on the 27th day of October, 1890, at ? o'clock in the afternoon and that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publishing a copy of this order one time be- fore the 27th day ot October, 1890, in the New Newtown and return make. Attest, WM. J. BEECHER, Judge
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

fFRUMBULL-The Republican electors of ! Tpumpgll are requested to meet at the Town Hall on Friday evening. October 8l ,at o'clock, and to do any other proper business. Per or der, TOWN COMMITTEE. Trumbull, October 9, 1890.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

It's economical-Brussels soap.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24
. IsTRrcT OF NEwrowN, ss Probate Court

nIsTRICT OF NEWTowN, ss Probate Court IL October Is, 1890.
 Estate of MARTIN LYNCH, late of Newtown, in said district, deceased.
 The application of Bridget Lynch of Newtown praying tor the appointment of an administrator de bonis non on said estate, having been received, therefore
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in New town in said district, on the 18th day ot Octo- Der, 1890, at o'clock, forenoon, and that mo- tice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publishing q copy of this order one time before the 25th day of October, 1890, in the Newtown BEE. Attest, WM.J. BEECHER, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Miss Clissold Knapp of Hartford has visited her cousins at Fred Chambers's.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

The Copeland Brothers have something to say about cloaks in their new advertisement garments never were as handsome or offered
 at i as low prices as now. If you are thinking apout ,9.l ' new dress, you will find all the new
 their dress goods department and all the
 cnoice styles in hats, bonnets and caps i'll the
 mi.ilnery m room. You canuot help finding bar
 Brothers Co.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Don't fail to secure some of those beautiful away, as they arc going fast. They are well
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Philo Bunnell of Pittsburg spends a few weeks with Mrs Ann Sharpe of Zoar.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

Charles J. Blackman has bought 1000 bushels of cider apples in Massachusetts.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

The English ''Gladys" walking glove, new imported, $l p, Warner, Clark & Taylor's.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

1TTANTED- "A Horse suitabie f0r the Groeery f bQsiness, weight not less thnn l0o0. AdF
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

T OST-A Pointer Dog, between Long Hill u and Huntington Center; brown ears and small brown ticks all over him, very straight tail; answers to name of Nat. Reward will be paid for him or any information. Address CHARLES E.KNOTT, 29 Warren st, Bridgeport. NOTICE-Is hereby given that the Select lN men and Town Clerk will be in session at the Town Clerks Office from o'clock a m un- til s o'clock p m, on Monday, October 27, 1890, for the purpose of admitting to the elect OTIS oath all persons found qualified to vote at the coming election, November 4, 1890. Also at Grand Army Hall, Sandy Hook, October 25, 1890 from 9 o'clock m to p m. And at Town Clerks Office, Monday, October P, from a until p
 WILLIAM H. GLOvERl
 TIMOTHY COSTELLO Selectmen.
 SMITH P. GLOVER
 NJ. J. HoULIHAN, Town Clerk. Newtown, October 9, 1890.
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is hereby given to the E Electors of the First voting district of New town that there will be an Electors Meeting held at the Town Hall in said district on Tues day, November 4, 1890. from o'clock in the forenoon until o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of voting for State Officers a Mem Der of Congress for the Fourth Congressional district, a County Sheriff for Fairfield county, a State Senator for the Fifteenth district, d
 Judge for the Probate District of Newtown, and l7 Justices of the Peace. Attest, NJ. J. HOULIIIAN, Town Clerk. Newtown, October 20, 1890.
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The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

NEW MICH COW For sale, Devon, three N years old, extra good mixer. GEORGE WINTON, Zoar F. o. Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

I1OR IMMEDIATE SALE-A first class family I Horse, weight 1240; first class Alderney Cow, coming in on or before March l. 1891; Goods and Furniture; also Piano and all my Land on the road to the depot. W. J. DICK Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

I trict, Newtown, known as the Gould Muf- ray place, containing about 40 acres, more or less, blow, pasture and wood land. If not dis posed of at private sale, will be sold at auc- ton at 10 m, Monday, November A, 1880. J. E.sEIELD. StanneY.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

IILECTORS-Notice is hereby given to the 1I Electors of the Second voting district of Newtown that there will be an Electors Meet. ing held at Grand Army Hall in said district, the forenoon until o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of voting for State Officers, a member of Congress for the Fourth Congress sional district, Il County Sheriff for the county of Fairfield, q State Senator for the Fifteenth district, a Judge for the Probate District of Newtown, two Representatives for the A Assem- bly of 1891 and IT Justices of the Peace. At test, Fl. J. HOULIHAN, Town Clerk. New town, October 20, 1890.
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& TaylOr's. SSs4
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

EOR ORSALE-Several good Cows, also dry cows for fattening; Pigs ten weeks old. A. E.
 kRAEMER, Cutters Farms, Monroe.
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TsOR SALE CHEAP-One high grade red poll I ed Bull, three years old must sell for want Of stable room. Inquire atJUDD BROTHERS Poultry Yards, Bethel
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HUNTING is strictly prohibited on my prem II ises under penalty of the law. HOSEA E NORTHROP. NeWtoMn.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

The best people need affiictions for trial of their virtue. How can we eXer- else the grace of contentment, if all things succeed well or that of forgive snn
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

IfOIt sA LEA House of ten rooms, with Barn I and A acres of Land, some farming uten- sils and q never failing well of water; pleas tween Long Hill and Stepney stations. In quire ot or address, MI RS LAURA A. KNAPP, Stepney Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24

qTRAYED OR sTOLEN-A medium sixed ID Shepherd Dog, with n yellow breast, white
 feet and white spot on back of neck. Had on
 A liberal reward win be paid to whoever TeA turns him 10 VII. T. DENNISON, Redding
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NOTICE-Is hereby given to the Democratic IN Electors of NewtOwn that a Caucus will be held at the Town Hall in said-t0kfn on Satur- day evening, November l, 1890, at 30 p m, for the purpose of placing in nomination two Representatives to be voted for at the coming election November I, I890. DENNIS QUIN-