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Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-04

got down to 2:O4. The truth is that
Martha has trotted half miles inside OF
:02 on several occasions. When she
trotted in 2 :0S at Chilicothe in October
she broke one of her shoes just between
the half-mile pole and the head OF the
homestretch. This unforeseen accident
threw her into break, by which she
lost, in the belief of competent judges,
at least two seconds in that mile. She
went the first half of that mile in l :01,
yet did not trot the first quarter better
than 3134 seconds, which made the
second quarter 291 seconds. l do not
care to see Nancy dethroned, but it
looks very much to me as if both Martha
Wilkes and Directum had leanings that
way, with nearly as good chances for
Lord Clinton and Ryland T.
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Electioneer will probably have 12O
performers in the 2 80 list by the close
OF this year. Next to him comes Red
Wilkes. who put more into the list since
last January, 20 in all, up to October
have not tar from 100 to his credit, on
which to begin next year. Red Wilkes
was foaled in 1874 and is therefore IS
years past. Under the rules he becomes
10 on the 1st day of January, 1898, re-
gardless of his date of foaling. Should
he live to be 25 years OF age, his 2:30
list will probably go up to $50, as he is
getting nothing but very high class of
mares since his fee advanced to $500.
Two years ago it looked as if either Nut.
wood or Alcantara would be in the next
place to old Electioneer, but all that
illusion is dispelled now, as both those
sires fall behind Guy Wilkes and Dexter
Prince, to say nothing OF Red Wilkes,
who leads both of them. But since the
introduction of the bicycle sulky, the
$50 list has become monotonous read
ing. Progress in breeding has long since
begun to demand lower standard.
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Mr.. S. G., Reeds 2-year-old flly by
Darebln out OF Iris, won race at the
Bay District track the other day, in a
large field OF starters and over ground
that was ankle deep in mud. She is
large mare, and will improve as she
grows older if she is not raced off her
legs. Mr.. Reed brought out a very good
lot of youngsters from the chalk cliffs of
Albion, but will not do anything with
them till next year. expect to see the
jolly old Oregon steamboat millionaire
a dangerous factor in the worlds fair
races at Chicago next May.
nm
The lady Of Downey Cor some other
town between here and Santa Ana), who
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-04
SOME GOSSIP ABOUT HORSES,
Directum's Performance and
Some Theories Of Breeding.
Martha Wilkes Possible Rival of
Nancy Hanks.
The Offspring of Electioneer and Red
Wilkes Other News Notes
About Some Star
Equines.

The advocates of Granny Wallace's
theory that horse cannot be trotter
unless he is bred from horses having
more of cold blood than the life current
of famous thoroughbreds, finds another
upset in the performances of Directum,
the famous year.old, who got race
record of 2:1114, and who subsequently
won the rich breeders stakes, at Lex
ington, KY, in 2:131, 2:13%. The
hackers of Dunghill blood have been
fighting the blood horse for years to no
avail. They alphabetical the last issue
of Wallace's Year Book (under his own
supervisory wrong end to for fear that
they would have to place Aaron Pen
nington, a thoroughbred sire, at the
head of the Great Table, 80 called. Next
came Stanford's great horse, Palo Alto,
by Electioneer, out of thoroughbred
mare that has produced several good
gallopers; and he drove the iron into
them by winning a race In the then
fastest time on record, following it up
with winning the time record for
stations. Now comes Ryland T., and
goes down below the teens, and his dam
was by INVERSION, son of Lexington.
Directum is the latest nail in their
coffin. and his dam was by the thor
oughbred horse Venture (son of Bel
mont, from daughter Of Rifleman,
who was by Glencoe.
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Martha Wilkes, by Alcyone, siia Of
Mckinney (2:121a at Stockton last
year,, is not very far behind Nancy
Hanks, and if Nancy's time is beaten
next year, Martha Wilkes will be, in
my belief, the first one to accomplish
the weighty task. Martha and Nancy
were nearly even before that kite track
meeting at Independence, when Nancy
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-04

~ This Great Sale positively ends
Saturday night at 10 o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-04

OLD PAPERS for sale at THE HERALD ONCE.
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STRATFIELD.

Our school will close, Friday, 24th, af- ter successful year. Credit is due our efficient teacher, Frank Seeiey, who has given universal satisfaction and it is hop ed will be retained another year.
 The annual school meeting was held at the Stratfield school house, Monday even- ing, L.B.Wilson reelected committee and treasurer, Walter Cornell clerk. I. B. Wilson and B. B. Brothwell were ap- pointed d committee to procure 12 addit- ional desks for the school room. There are at present 3S scholars on the register and only 30 seats.
 Lightning struck an ash tree POO feet from the residence of B. B. Brothwell, Sunday night.
 K. II. Nichols received a severe wound below the knee, kicked by a spirited young horse and is obliged to go about on crutches.
 John Osborne has repaired the old par ish line road, much to the delight of dwellers.
 The bridge over Ash creek near the parsonage has been condemned by the selectmen and they have ordered a new one built, which will be both substantial and ornamental.
 The Anson s. Bibbins place at Holland hill has been bought by William H. Bib bins of Bridgeport.
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WESTPORT.

A laborer on the farm of Arthur C.. Taylor was overcome by heat, June Fl and lay unconscious for several hours.
 Joseph Roland commenced, Monday, as man of all work at the Willow Brook cemetery. The gate house has been put in fine condition for Mir and Mrs Roland and their brand new baby.
 William Welch and Miss Eloise Coley were married, June 9, by Rev J. Backus at the Congregational parsonage. Among the wedding presents was par eel containing $50 in cash.
 Mrs Martin s. Craw formerly Mrs William Anson Gorham of Westport) died at her home in Norwalk, June l9.
 Charles w. Sherwood, residing on Cross street, died suddenly, Wednesday morning about 30. He had not felt as we'll as usual during the night, but arose and attended to his chores, drove his cows to pasture and was on his return home when, near the residence of Gershom Perry, feeling rather worse, he went in 2nd Sat down in an arm chair. Soon a change came over his face, his head be- gan to droop, unconsciousness seized his brain and held it till death had done it's work. Dr Day was immediately called but nothing could be done. His life work was ended n few moments and all was over.
 The deceased was a carpenter by trade, but, his eyesight being seriously impaired several years ago, he bought his present home on Cross street and de- voted much of his time to market garden ing. He leaves a wife and one. son to mourn his loss. Also an aged father, a brother and sister.
 Miller, youngest son of the late Morris Ketchum, life long resident of Vest port, died, Tuesday night, after some- what lingering illness. His health had been somewhat impaired for year or more, but not until the last few weeks did it seem that his stout and apparently healthy middle manhood would have to succumb to the King of Terrors so soon. He leaves wife and one son, mother, four brothers and one sister.
 Thus in one day, two familiar faces and life long residents of Westport have passed to the great Beyond.
 Wednesday morning. two heavily load ed schooners came mp the river under full sail, with cargoes for Staples X Ray mond, one loaded with Georgia pine, which is being discharged at their lower wharf; the other, loaded with pine and spruce from Albany.
 A large and interested crowd gathered at Assembly hall, Wednesday afternoon, to witness the graduating exercises of the Staples High school.
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HOYDEN'S HILL.

A small company met at Mrs W. F. Lockwood's, 17th, to tack very pretty comfortable which was presented to the pastors wife.
 Mrs Carrie Perry of New York has wis tied her father.
 A pleasant time was had, 17th, with Mrs w. c. Bulkley, her 25th birthday.
 Walter Haywood and Watson Reynolds have been at E. B. Sherwood's.
 Children and grandchildren gathered at F. B. Wakeman's, 17th, to celebrate his S2d birthday. MT Wakeman is we'll, considering the misfortunes he has met. May he be spared many more birthdays.
 A. Jennings is not as well.
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TRUMBuLL..

stephen Sterling is slowly improving.
 Mir and Mrs Eli Burton have visited in New Milford and West Cornwall.
 c. l.. G. Nichols has visited in Wood- bury.
 Miss Alice Burton is taking piano les sons of Prof Huh in Bridgeport.
 Dr Blackmar of New York has visited P. B. Nichols.
 The children of the White Plains school, with their friends, are to picnic at Parlor Rock, Friday, 24th.,
 A lawn party, Wednesday, June 29, ,fol the benefit of the ladies' aid society al Plumb B. Nicholas; if stormy, Thurs day. Strawberries and ice cream consti tute part of the bill of fare. At the last annual meeting of the ladies' aid society the following officers were chosen: Pres ident, Mrs L. A. Hawley; vice president Mrs O. B. Burton; secretary and treas urer, Miss Cora K. Beach. White Plains school will close, Friday 24th, after a very successful year.
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EASTON.

Miss Elizabeth Turney of Birmingham, daughter of the late John B. Turney, is with her brother, Samuel Turney, to spend the Summer. Horace Winton and wife of New York have visited his father. James Spencer was arrested and tried, Monday, before Justice Blakeman for as- sault and battery on John, son of Peter Perry and fined $l and costs. Spencer took an appeal, Burr Tucker went bonds.
 Miss Clarissa Coley passed her 9Oth birthday, Saturday, 18th, in her usual health and strength.
 Rev E. P. Shaw of Bedding preached in the Congregational church, Sunday |; a very interesting discourse from Jere- miah TX, B, 24. Sunday school was re- organized; Samnel Turney superintend- ent. w. H. Gallup assistant.
 Academy will close, Friday, for the Summer vacation.
 John MacNee of Dakota is expected on his biennial visit at his grandmoth- er's, Mrs Eliza Silliman's.
 J. Mallett of Trenton, N. J., is guest of his sister, Mrs Amelia Banks of Rock House.
 Maud E. Bowdy has spent few days at her home in Danbury.
 H. B. Bradley and son James and MT Scofield of Westport spent Sunday with ". W. Ferris.
 Jurors chosen, June 6, at the town clerks office: Eber Gould, William Wakeman, Henry Wakeman, George s.
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GREENFIELD HILL.

Dr Andrew P. Wakeman has bought the Dea John Banks place for $6000.
 Mrs Francis Hutchinson visits her mother, Mrs Hopkins.
 R. B. Jennings, wife, and daughter at tended the graduating exercises at New Britain Normal school.
 Misses Mary and Rosie Burns have visited in New York.
 Miss A. M. Wakeman spent Sunday in Norwalk.
 Frank Banks had the misfortune to have one of his hogs struck by light ming, Sunday night.
 Mrs Abram Banks has a new fence around her door yard, Benj Middlebrook erecting 1t.
 Burr Disbrow is helping build barn for Rev D. Prentice.
 Mrs H. B. ogden entertains her sister, Mrs J. H. Fanton of Weston.
 Arthur Banks and sister spent Sunday in Weston.
 Sherman Adams is doing carpenter work for Moses Banks.
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GREENS FARMS.

The evening service has been handed over to the Y. P. s. c. E. and, for tn. future, will be conducted by the young people. The pastor is delivering course of addresses on "The Christian Endeavol Pledge" at the conclusion of the prayer I meeting. The first occasion when this | combination service was tried was Sun day evening and it was an unqualified success.
 Miss Lillian Wakeman of Brooklyn, N r., is at her uncle's, Ed. Wakeman's She was joined by her mother, Tuesday
 Mrs Mather of Darien is at Mrs H. B Wakeman's.
 MT and Mrs Disbrow of Ohio were guests of Mrs E. B. Adams, Sunday They are on their way to Andover Mass, where their son is shortly to be | married.
 Charles Peffers has been confined to his bed for over week malaria. He is | reported better.
 Saturday, the monthly consecration meeting of the Junior Y. P. s. c. E. will be held in the lecture room at 2 30 m. Subject, What is My Work?
 John J. Alvord is away on business trip through the West and South.
 J. H. Jennings is sick, having been confined to the house for several days by the excessive heat.
 William Bertine, who was incapacita- ted by sunstroke, is better, though far from we'll.
 The prices of some of the rooms at Phipps hotel reach as high as $9O.
 Miss J. c. Wakeman visited ex-Consul Clark of New Rochelle, ,last week, return ing Saturday.
 The school meeting announced for Tuesday evening, 21st, has been postpon- ed owing to some legal irregularity.
 Phipps hotel is now so nearly done that there is no doubt about the opening on Thursday, 30th, nor of full house, nS OH OAu bWO AoOb1S OA bklE SGGOuu uOOE and all but nine in the two wings formed by the old house at the rear of the new 100x40 grand front were rented, Satur- day. Stone & Bronson have done the carpenter work, F. c. Willy of Stratford the painting, Fox & Rand the tiling, Green & Logan the plumbing, O'Brien & Schindler the mason work, C1arkson of Bridgeport the mantels, Daniel Burgess of New York being the architect. The house, which will be personally managed by J. H. Phipps, contains B rooms in the main part and the same in the wings with grand dining room and parlor, each 40 feet square, on the first floor, with living office 20x40 between them The 400 feet of veranda, Is feet wide, affords beautiful water view half hid- den by the pretty grove in front. The house has electric service throughout
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LONG HILL.

| The following were elected officers ot the ensuing term: Councillor, s. B. Beardsley vice councillor, F.W. Tousey senior ex-councillor, N. H. Robb; junior ex-councillor, John French; treasurer, Charles Radcliffe financial secretary, W. A. Gabler; recording secretary, F. H. Hadley inductor, W. T. Eastwood; in. side protector, B. Lyon; outside protect or, D. Sage; trustees, w. O. Beach, F. s. Shelton, s. B. Beardsley; State repre- sentative, F. s. Shelton.
 Dr Seth B. Hill has recently bought 8 fast horse of A. A. Hall.
 The novelty of the street lamps seems wearing off, as on dark evenings there are but few lighted.
 MT and Mrs F. V. Cole, Mrs R. c. and Miss Lora A. Tousey accompanied J. B. Cornweu to New York to wish him bon voyage on his Europian trip.
 The road leading from the station to the main street is in a very poor condi- tion, covered with small stone injurious to horses feet.
 Parlor Rock council, o. U. A. M., re- quests large attendance of it's members on the coming Wednesday evening, as a citizen wishing to look into the secrets of thesorder is going to s'ride the goat" It is especially requested that the coun- sil's Sturgeon" be present.
 At the annual school meeting, Satur- day, 18th, these officers were elected Committee, D. S. Walker, T. Wade l; clerk, F. L. Turney; treasurer, D. s. Walker; collector, Charles E. Downs.
 Mrs Mary Tousey and Fred Tousey have visited in Poughkeepsie.
 MT andaMrs Ed Kuhne and daughter of Waterbury visit Mrs Peter Kuhne.
 Mrs P. Clarke is with her daughter. Mrs Angevine.
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405 Main St.. Bridgeport

worth league, Chapter 1442, by Prof Wooster, organist of the church. Mon day evening, 20th, the league held their regular business meeting, at the close of which short and interesting musical program was rendered, followed by cake and ice cream.
 Dr Lauder returned from a brief trip through Scotland, Ireland and England, Saturday, 18th, materially benefited by his trip. He resumes practice at his home on Fairfield avenue. During his absence, his office has been enlarged anG refitted, making one of the finest in tn, city.
 l The location of the Consolidated stat ion in this city has been decided on, eas of the present station on the Miller 1 Strickland property. It will probably l be an elevated station like that at Hart ford and the city is called on to pay lanC damages, put by some at half million Mrs F. T. Barnuim offers $500 yearl, for three years to run the Barnum scien tiffc and historical building, provided tn, public raise 5000 year more.
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BRIDGEPORT.

The family of Lawyer Frank J. Hughes are on the Massachusetts coast. Frank Beers has closed his bluestone quarry at the north end of the city dur ing the Summer months.
 A large ba1dheaded eagle was shot in Fairfield about three weeks ago by Thomas Connors and is getting over the effects of quarter of pound of shot. It measures from tip to tip seven feet.
 The corner stone of the new East Side Methodist church at New Haven, design. ed by Joseph Northrop and built by O'Brien & Schindler of cut stone from Redfeld's new quarry at East Haven, was laid, Sunday, Rev Thomas E. Gil bert being among toose present. Rev A. J. Smith is pastor of the church.
 Thursday evening, 16th, an organ reef tai was given at the First Methodist church under the auspices of the Ep-
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NICHOLS.

Miss Bessie Hockey has had tht measles.
 Mrs N. B. Curtiss has entertained hel mother, Mrs Gilbert, for few days.
 Miss Mabel Mum is home from Phila delphia for few weeks.
 Mrs Thomas Robinson of Bridgeport visits her sister, Mrs William Nichols.
 A large Rochester hanging lamp has been placed in the gallery of the M. E. church for the benefit of the choir. One of it's good members was the donor.
 The Y. F. s. c. E. met at the parson- age, Monday evening, when the reports of the various committees were read and accepted.
 Rev Mir Butcher of New Haven will occupy the pulpit of the M. E. church, Sunday morning.
 MT Whitney of Long Island, brother of MT Whitney, and MT Gilman of South port, brother of Mrs Whitney, have wis tied at the parsonage.
 Tuesday evening, the ladies' aid soci- ety gave strawberry and ice cream fes- tival in the parlors of the M. k. church.
 A meeting was held at Cooks hall, last week Thursday evening, to arrange for the flag raising and celebration which is to take place on July4. During the day, a pole, which will stand 115 feet above ground, will be raised, from which a flag 15x25 will be flung to the breeze. In the evening, there will be display of fire works. Ice cream and other refresh ments will be served in Cooks hall. Committees on refreshments, speakers, music and reception were appointed.
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E. P. Mills has added wonderfully to the looks of Samuel Bradbury's house by a new veranda in front, back stoop with awning. William Smith of Fairfield is putting on the finishing touches with a coat of paint, after which blinds will be put on.
 c. W. Wells is having his house paint ed the leading color.
 Frank W. Palmer, brother of the Post correspondent, has moved his family to Easton and is employed by D. B. Pierce,
 Alfred Churchhouse, William Penny and William Jennings took bicycle ride to East Haven, Sunday.
 The annnal report of the Sasquanaug association, June 15, showed $7 24 on hand and $412 57 in the savings bank, against $47O 55 on hand at last report. The association has spent $l517 24 in the last year, of which $9S7 S3 went for stone, $22z, lamplighter, $l35 F cost o1 entertainments, 1873 55 oil. Of the years receipts, $1466 50, $84 50 were gifts, the largest, Miss F. Wakeman's of $42 30 Entertainments raised $745 95, sale o1 stone $422 62, cake sales $s6 40,member- ship fees $62, rent of hall $45 95. The reception of June g yielded $254 62 net of which $77 came from the flower table $50 54 from the candy table, $55 in gifts from Mrs E. Sherwood. E. Monroe, C.M 1 TaintOr.
 The Daughters of the King and the Brotherhood of St. Andrew of Trinity held most successful meeting in the chapel, Wednesday evening. Rev Bev. erly E. Warner of Christ church, Bridge. port, delivered an excellent address. Af ter the services, ice cream, strawberries, etc., were served. The chapel was well | filled.
 Pauline Wells has so far recovered from her recent severe illness that she was brought to Southport, Wednesday.
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FAIRFIELD.

John l.. Warehouse win build new horse barn about 22x36 with 16-foo posts. E. H. Smith will begin work a once.
 Town Treasurer Toomey has taken ul notes for the town held by the First na tional bank, Bridgeport, amounting tt over $18,000. Through the efficiency O. Collector Pike, the money was collected in time to save over $4OO interest.
 The selectmen will hold their regular monthly meeting, Tuesday, July 5, in stead of Monday, the Fourth.
 On Fairfield beach, one of George Bun. nelrs large tents will be erected, the week after the Fourth. Frank and George Hall, L. Nj. Rich and others, with ladies, will camp for about month, with fishing and pleasure. It will be christened Camp Bunnell.
 George, youngest son of Henry Sturges, broke his leg, Sunday morning, while climbing. The limb was set and the boy made comfortable.
 The National Fertilizer Go. have just unloaded 300 tons of material. It has been one of their most successful sea- sons. Clapp Spooner of Bridgeport and c. M. Gilman of Southport shipped two valuable mares for breeding purposes from the fertilizer works to the farm of Chittenden t& Barri of Sunderland, Mass.
 
 The chemical works are building a new engine house and have just received 200 tons of coal.
 c. s. French lost his pet dog Nip by hydrophobia, last week. It was bitten, just two weeks ago, by strange dog. It seemed well and lively until two days before it died, when it began to eat grass, etc. and was uneasy and restless. It was confined and died before the spasm came on. Mir French had like experience, Q few years ago, when his dog was taken just one week after it was bitten. Nip was valuable shepherd dog, very intelligent and pet of the school children, who have kept his grave covered with flowers.
 D. s. Beach has bought the open lot opposite the old post office.
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Friday,June a4.

Friday, June M. There is great selling in the russet stock-and good reason for it. This is the only store in town with a com plete stock ofrusset goods. Manufacturers tell us there is per feet craze for the goods all over the country and the supply is way behind the demand.
 Small children's russet shoes, 2 to 6, 75c.
 Small children's russet shoes, 5 to 8, S1.
 Children's russet shoes, 8 1-2 to 10 Ia, $1 %.
 Girls russet shoes, II to 2,S1 50. Small boys russet shoes, II to 2, S1 90.
 Large boys russet shoes, 3 l-2 to 5 1-2, S1 75.
 These shoes are of good material, well made, fashionable shapes. Or ders were given long ago; we are not only getting the goods but the right kinds-some don't have even pool sorts.
 JOHN G. ROWLAND, 4O5 Main St. Bridpeport
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GOOD HILL-BRADLEYVILLE.

At the joint meeting of selectmen and school visitors, the school appropriations were as follows: Good Hill, Middle and Upper Parish $225 each, Lyons Plain and Valley Forge $200 each.
 Mrs Daniel Brown and son Percy, who have been month in Michigan, returned by way of Niagara Falls, last week.
 The sBradleys are using steam power for making axes and have about 800 doz- en on hand.
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and Springfield gas machine has been installed in the basement, with gas logs in the four fire places in parlor and din- ing room. The parlor is to be finished in white and gold, the dining room in oak. The bowling alley is in the base ment.
 Rev H. Davies attended the meetings of the State association and conference in Norwalk. Tuesday-Friday.
 A large number of members assembled at Mrs Wakeman's at the regular meet ing of the lawn tennis club. The club now numbers 20 members and interest is manifested. Officers: President, Erwin Jennings secretary, Miss Alice Jennings ; treasurer, George B. Whitehead captain, Henry Jennings. The club meets Mon- days, Wednesdays and Saturdays and will hold a series of tournaments in the Fall.
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THE BOSTON STORE.

Is, in No. z, George J. Banks was elect ed committee and treasurer.
 Mrs Mary Bradley visits her son, H. B. Bradley of Westport.
 Edwin Lane has bought COW.
 MT and Mrs Hobart French of Bethel have visited Mrs Levi French.