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The Newtown bee., 1892-12-30
NICHOLS.
THE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION.

THE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION.
 The severely cold weather of last Mon- day evening did not prevent a large at- tendance at the Methodist Sunday school entertainment. The most ssprominent" feature was windmill 17 feet high. sur rounded by evergreen trees. As there was not wind enough to turn the long arms of the mill, the miller called to some brownies to supply it. Several spraDg from barrels that were lying about, each with pair of bellows which he used vigorously and soon the mill was in working order. Soon the grist began to pour down the chute in the shape of packages containing presents and or anges. Nathan B. Curtiss, in miller's suit, carried out his part to perfection, in- dulging frequently in witty speeches with which he is always supplied. The well-drilled choir with Miss Wildman as | organist, rendered some excellent music. Mrs Hollister Sage, pupil of J. Jerome Hayes of New York city, sang 8 select ion from the Messiah" There were several recitations by the little ones that were greatly enjoyed. Among those who participated were Inez French, Rosie Nichols, George Mum and Harry French Rev MT Whitney presented the faithful and efficient uperintendent with an OK ford Bible in behalf of the officers, teach CTS and friends of the Sunday school Rev and Mrs Whitney were presented with very handsome fruit dish, and many of the teachers were remembered by their classes.
 DEATH OF MRS CURTIsS BENNETT.
 Died, at the homo of her son, D. B. Curtis, on Tuesday, December 13, Mrs Nancy Bennett. With the death of Mrs Bennett, Nichols loses one of it's oldest residents and the Episcopal church, one of it's most devout members. A faithful wife and mother and kind neighbor. has been laid at rest by the side of her first husband, David Curtiss, whom she sur vived 20 years. The loss of her only daughter, three years ago, was deep af- ffiction and now two sons survive her, D. B. Curtiss of this place and Charles 5. Curtiss of Botsford. The funeral was attended from the Episcopal church on Thursday at o'clock. The pail bearers were her two sons and son-in-law, T. II. Blood, with whom she has spent her winters, and grandson, F. c. Blood of Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-30
GREENFIELD HILL.
A BIRTHDAY PARTY.

A birthday party was given Thomas Craik, Tuesday evening, the 2Oth. About 90 were present, including Fairfield and Bridgeport guests. About midnight a collation, including all the delacacies of the season, was served. Music was fur nishcd by Messrs Perry, Murphy and Sherwood and dancing was indulged in by old as well as young until about day break, when all returned to their homes feeling that they had spent ] delightful evening,
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-30
FAIRFIELD.
CHRISTMAS IN THE CHURCHT

CHRISTMAS IN THE CHURCHES.
 At St Paurs church, Mrs Roland sang some fine music at the morning service ln the evening the children's service was held. Mrs Wallace Bulkley took prom inent part. The church was tastefully trimmed, with wreaths, crosses and fes- toons. At the Congregational church there were no evergreens. The child ren's service was held in the evening, in- cluding recitations by three young girls. There was small attendance. at both churches
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SOUTH BRITAIN.
REV MIR BRYANT's AFFLrCrIoN.

REV Mi BItY ANT'S AFFECTION.
 The people of this place deeply syn1pa- thize with their former pastor. Rev Sam uel J. Bryant and his wife, now residing in West Haven in the loss of their son, Robbie, who was drowned while skating on the reservoir near their home. He was boy Of more than ordinary ability and his quick intelligence gave great promise of fulfilling the high hopes of his parents and friends.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-30
HOYDEN'S HILL.
A SCHOOL CELEBRATION

School closed, Friday, for the Christ mas vacation with appropriate exercises. at the close of which box containing gifts for each child was opened, and the bright, happy faces of the children as they received them showed their appre. citation. Miss Lewis was presented with a very handsome mirror and photograph album which showed the love of the pu- pills for their teacher.
 Mrs Carrie Perry spent Christmas with her father, Madison Wakeman.
 company of about 20 men met, last Friday, and raised l.. A. Jennings frame for his new barn.
 Mr and Mrs ". c. Buckley entertained company on Christmas day.
 Miss Emma Lockwood spends Christ mas in Black Rock.
 c. c. Salmon aud Miss Fannie of Lyons Plain have visited at Mrs Sally Wakeman's.
 Master Eli Jennings has visited in Bridgeport.
 Miss Minnie Wakeman has returned from visit in New York.
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RoxBURY.

Rev w. Humphrey will visit friends in Boston and vicinity, this week.
 There was a very interesting Christ mas concert given at the evening service in the Congregational church on Sunday. The children were evidently full of the Christmas spirit, and deserve credit.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-30
STEPNEY.
FAT PORKERS.

The porker of the season was killed fo1 Selleck Somers, the we'll known dealer in Norwalk clans and oysters. The yearling weighed 548 pounds. Thomas Clark has a very large pig. It is SC large and heavy that four legs fail to hold him up. He is, therefore, compell- ed to lie upon his couch continually stunning anything like exercise.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-30
sI.CCESsErL EOX IIrNrERS.

Frederick Sherwood and Nelson Ray mond started with their dogs one morn ing, last week, and before noon had the good luck to capture, each of them, fine fox in sight of each other. It was the first fox Mir Raymond has killed in 10 yearS
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-30
From Over Your
 Way

We've lots of customers; and their number Is steadily growing. There's a good reason for this growth, too, for ours is the largest store any where ir this neighborhood and we're sure that our goods and our prloes will command your confidence. We will deliver your purchases at your nearest rail road station, charges paid, and on purchases of $5 or more will return you the car fare to or from Newtown. Perhaps you are interested in knowing that we sell House Furnishing Goods, Crockery, Silver Plated Ware, Glassware, Cutlery, Kitchen Fix ings, Stoves, Ranges, Furnaces, Boilers, Hardware, Paints, Oils, etc.
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friends from Danhury and Cannons on Christmas day.
 Mrs Sarah Perry has been i'll with rheu- matism.
 Miss Lillie Van Orden of Stratford, has visited her parents here.
 John Lockwood spent part Of last week in New York city.
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BRIDGEPORT.

s. R. Wells is furnishing country dress> ed beef to Bommos & Biltz, Charles Schnider, John Ellison, Henry Ritter and Fred Teller.
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serious about the overlooking of the stomach.
 B. A. Treat and wife were to the old homestead, last Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-30
CRANBERRY PLAINS.

Mrs George Merrill is tarrying in New York city.
 Mrs John Weilntz and daughter, En- ma, are spending the holidays away
 Allen Burton of Brooklyn spent Christ mas with his mother, Mrs Susan Burton.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-30
PROSPEROUS MIR FLEMING

John Fleming has comp Eleted and moved into his new shop. It is large commodious, warm and complete. He deserves a great deal of credit for his enterprise and persevering industry which have made him a successful me- chanic and farmer, commencing aS he did, now a thorough workman, establish ed in his new smithy, fertile lands and comfortable home.
 Dea Hogt gave Christmas dinner to few of his most intimate friends on Saturday last. Among those present were his son-in-law and daughter, Mir and Mrs H. r. Downs of New Haven. Dea and Mrs A. w. Mitchell and Mir Mrs b. NJ. Mitchell.
 The Sunday school hold their Christ mas celebration Tuesday evening Decem- Der ?, in Temperance hall, and the church sociable is to be held at Mrs c. Leroy Mitchells home in Pohtatuck, Thursday evening. That they will have a good time goes without saying. The banks of the Housatonic are used to it.
 Miss Susie Garfield and Charles DoWnes are here from Waterbury and Miss Olivia, George and Ernest Sanford have gone to their home in Bedding for the holidays.
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WESTON.

Luman Mead has been spending a week in Bridgeport.
 Mrs Harriet Godfrey entertained {
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TIE BEE wishes all it's readers Hap py New Year and many returns.
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BIR M IN IA M, CT.

New goods are opening, increasing the already large variety of choice novelties for the season.
 -~ BOOKS. BOOKS. One-half the space of our large Carpet Room given up to Books Books for everybody at the LOWEST PRICES. NO FINER dis play of elegant ILLUSTRATED BOOKS in the city,. Children's beau tifully ILLUSTRATED BOOKS at the LOWEST living prices, Erie a brac, China Ware, Brush and Comb Sets, Manicure Sets, Writing Desks, Ink Stands. WORK BOXES from 25 cents for the children, to very fine FANCY GOODS, highly polished and nicely furnished.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-30

DOLLS. DOLLS. They are always beautiful always needed for the little folks. We can please every one in style and rrics. HAD KER CHIEF COUNTER is full of Noveltie Plain and Embroidered Linen. Elegant Swiss Embroidery Fancy Borders, Silk Initials, Linen Initials and hundred other styles that must be seen to be ap- preeiated. UR STATIONARY COUNTER is very attractive at moderate prices. Here you will find elsga polished Work Boxes, with nlckls trimmings, Plush Covered Boxes. Satin trimmed Boxes, and other styles that are very prctt
 DRESS GOODS. S219, S2.19. Those Dress Patterns at S2.19 were surprise to everybody. We open this morning II New Patterns at the same Price, $2.l9, for a full Dress Pattern Only few-quick If you get one Fur Trimmed Cloaks at S3. 94 Only 8 garments at that price, former price $5 and S6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-24
PROMINENT PERSONS PARAGRAPHED.

AMELIE RIvEs will spend the entire
summer at her Virginia home, Castle Hill,
engaged in literary work.
Mr. AND Mrs. JAMES G. BLAINE and
daughter left Chicago yesterday morning for
their home via the Lake Shore road.
PRESIDENT ROBERTS, of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, who sails for Europe next
week Wednesday, seeks health and is not
going on business.
JOHN G. WHITTIER is said to be color
blind, but the same charge was brought
against Homer Mr.. Whittier probably isn't
worrying much about it.
THE eminent statesman and savant Ahmed
Vefik Pasha wrote, among other works, a
Turkish dictionary. The Sultan has pre-
sented 4sO copies of this to schools of Con-
stantinople.
EMPEROR WILLIAM, with the assistance
of a well-known German artist, has de-
signed new crown for himself-something
stunning in diamonds and gold. Grano-
fathers crown should have satisfied him.
MRS. JEFFERSON DAVIS and her daugh-
ter Winnie, the Daughter of the Confeder-
acy," are on their way to. West Point. where
they will stop at a hotel that already con.
tains among its guests the widow of General
Grant.
SITTING BULLS 1S-year-old daughter,
Minnehaha, who is POLITICALLY thought to
have died of q broken heart from her hope
less love of an army lieutenant at Fort
Sully, is to have her memory honored with
a life-size statue in the South Dakota
women's exhibit at the Columbian Fair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-24
APROPOSAL OF BLUFF.

Presumably apropos of the Presidents
message advocating retaliatory measures
against Canada, at meeting of the EN-
pire League in London the Canadian
High Commissioner advocated the use OF
a preferential tariff. He outdid Sails
bury's recent tariff speech, in which the
Premier distinctly excluded articles OF ne
cessity from the imports which he pro-
posed to tax. For he advocated the impo-
sition of duty of five shillings quarter
on American wheat, while leaving the
Canadian grain duty free.
This would be delightful thing for
Canada, and somewhat bad blow for our
farmers Bnt leaving out of the discus
sion the question whether it would raise
the price of breadstuffs in England-as 1t
probably would-there is too strong and
too deeply ingrained a feeling in England
against taxing for any but revenue pur-
poses to permit even the serious consider
alton of proposal to place tax on
American wheat for Canada's benefit
The High Commissioner must have known
this very well, and there can be no doubt
that his audience did. His speech there
fore is to be regarded simply as an empty
bluff, and matter rather to be laughed at
than seriously considered in this country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-24
ONE WAY TO CURB THEM.

An interesting decision was recently
rendered under the antitrust law of Hi
nois, which shows that all the legal efforts
to restrain the trusts are not to be valued
as waste paper. The case was that of a
man who had bought milk of cOmbina-
ton to control the milk trade of Chicago,
and who when sued for what he owed the
combination set up the defense that it
could not under the Illinois statute col
lect its claims. The court sustained the
defense, saying that the only question was
whether there was an agreement, combi-
nation, confederation or understanding to
fix the price of milk
We are not likely to form any very fat
tering estimate of the man who evades the
payment for what he has bought by
this plea; yet moments consideration
will show that the legal attitude is a just
one. 1t is simply that an organization
which deliberately and persstentfy carries
on business by methods obnoxious to the
law, and uses its wealth and influence 10
defy and nullify statutory enactments
shall not be permitted to seek the protec-
ton of the legal authority which it
ignores. One of the paradoxical features
of the times has been the spectacle OF
vast interests which summon the protec-
ton of the law for themselves and calmly
set the law aside when it. places any
restraint on them. The Illinois statute
calls halt on that entirely one-sided ar
rangement, although, we fear, with the
result of hitting merely local and petty
combinations and leaving the great
trusts unScathed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-24

of the workingmen of Great Britain, have
an object lesson constantly before them
which is more convincing than the speci-
Gus phrases and misleading sophistry of
the doctrlnaires
In defense of the industrial interests of
the country it is the duty of the people
and especially of the labor and capital en-
gagged in the manufacturing interests of
Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia
to bring all their powers to bear for the
defeat of Mr. Cleveland, the unques-
tionably estimable and popular representa-
tive of a bad and dangerous policy, which
never before in the national history reared
itself so boldly in its challenge of public
condemnation as it does to-day-and never,
we are happy to say, with more assurance
of being condemned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-24
ONE FIRM SIGNS.

The wage scale of the Amalgamated
Association of Iron and Steel Workers has
been signed by the Tyler Tube Pipe CON-
pany, of Washington, this State. Thus
has the ice been broken, and the prospect
of satisfactory solution has been en-
larged. There is a commendable evidence
of willingness to discuss the rival claims,
which cannot but result in a harmonious
decision of the dispute. The fact that one
firm has already agreed to the demands of
the workmen is most encouraging that
the larger concerns must follow suit be-
fore long.
A cessation of work would be de-
plorable for more than the parties
directly concerned, and it is highly
gratifying to find evidence that COM
mon sense and business-like consid-
Grafton will prevent so disastrous an
evil Even the uncertainty now preva-
lent is injurious to commercial enterprise,
and it is sincerely to be hoped that COM
promise will be arranged right speedily.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-24

The scattering among diplomatic repre-
sentatives when Bismarck went to Vienna
to attend his sons wedding is universally
recognized as a demonstration of the pet
tinesS and ingratitude of imperial politics.
1t is certainly marked exhibition Of
those qualities when the statesman to
whom Germany owes her greatness is
made the subject of such strenuous exhi-
bitions of imperial disfavor. Nothing
could be much smaller than the imperial
motives unless it be the action of the
creatures of the monarch who fled from
Vienna in such haste lest they should earn
their masters displeasure by being ordi-
narily courteous to the old Chancellor.
But there is more salient feature to the
affair in its illustration of a statesman
who is thus taught the adverse side of his
own system.
The real moral of Bismarck's expert
ence at Vienna is an exhibition of poetic
Justice such as is rarely witnessed in this
world. Bismarck is the man who is re-
sponsible for building up the system in
which the greatest talents can be sent into
retirement and placed under the frown of
a personal monarch. 1t was by his choice
and labor that united Germany was Or
ganized on the basis of imperial absolutism
rather than popular government He
established and taught the divine right of
war lords and the centralization of power
which his pupil has turned against him.
1t is signal retribution that he should be
the first and most famous victim of that
Frankenstein which he created with so
much energy couple of decades ago.
In this matter William is small and Bis
marck is great; but no clear-sighted man
can feel much regret over such remark
able demonstration Of the vice of the
form of government which he forced upon
Germany.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-24
LIFTINGS FROM LIFE.

Young Mr.. Fiddlebaek-Is Miss Redbu'
at home?
Servant-She is. sir; but the minister is talkin
to her just at present, SIR
Fiddeback-Oh, all right. Don't wake her up.
She (Chicagoan)-D you admire Kip
ling?
He-No; he abused America.
She-I am enthusiastic over him.
'He-After all he said about Chicago?
Sbe-Yes: for you see he seemed to think Chicag
was Ameiica.
Peddler-I'd like to sell you bottle
prepared glue.
Mrs Haven Hartford-ILave no use for it.
PedGler-But this is the Kind that the raiIroa
companies use to glue down the car windows with
Mrs. Haven Hartford-How much is it? I'll tax
a dozen bottles,
'.For me one hope in life trace"
The dude exclaimed; '''Iis this.
That may one day find the place
Where ignorance is bliss
Gabriel had blown a blast on the las
trump, and Cholly crawled from under tomb
stone.
''Deuced wacketl'' he exclaimed.
''It is the resurrection explained Gabriel
you've been dead, you know
'.Have l. weally? Thanks. awfully. assua
you. Neyah should have noticed it,
Her Father-Do you work for living?
Chappie-O. Yaas-yaas-
Her Father tsizing him up)-whom do 20
work.?
She (still blushing) )-Am 1 the first CIR
you ever kissed?
He-No, darling: but YOU are the last.
She-Am really? Oh, George. it makes ne s.
happy to think that.
Road Agent (stopping a funeraD-Holc
up y'r hands! want all tn money ye've got!
Chief Mourner-Bles, me! Here's the under
takers bill collector already.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-24
THE CHICAGO TARIFF PLANKS.

TARIFF for revenue only is the declared
policy OF the Democratic party. Under that
banner 1t goes into the fight.-Caeueldnd Piair,
Dealer (Deyn.)
THE tariff plank, as altered by the action
of the convention itself, is highly satisfactory
to the more earnest tariff reformers.-An-
dianopolis Sentinel (Dem.).
THE tariff plank makes the issue equally
as plain as it was four years ago and the ver-
dict of the people on It next November will
be the same-Buralo Ezpress (Rep.).
The Republican party will thank the
Democracy for this plain expression Of hos
tility to American industries, for it tells us
just where the Democratic party stands
Ohio State Journal (Rsp.).
THERE is no room for quibble as the reso-
luton stands The repeal of the Mckinley
tariff act is promised as a consequence of the
re-establishment of the Democracy in the
control of the Philadelphia
Record (Dem.).
THE platform adopted by the National
Democratic Convention declares for tariff
reform and honest money-for a tariff that
will be Just to all the people, and for silver
dollar that will be worth dollar Wheeling
Register. (Denn)
THE country owes a debt Of gratitude to
the men who made and won the fight for the
minority report. As Mr.. Watterson has said
more than once. the Democratic party is
free trade party OF it is nothing Wheeling
htelHgencer (Rep).
WHILE the tariff plank in some respects
may be criticised even by Democrats, 1t Is,
i'll the main, sound and satisfactory. 1t in
dicates the party's earnest purpose to enact
genuine though conservative measures of
tariff reform.-BuDalo Courier, (Dem.).
WE compliment and congratulate the Chi
cago onvention for its action in striking
out the tariff straddle proposed by the ma
jority of the Committee on Resolutions and
inserting in it's place our old friend, "reve-
enue Philadelphia Press (Rep.).
IT makes the issue in the campaign clearly
and emphatically between protection and
free trade. 1t eliminates from the canvass
all of the indefinite and confusing twaddle
about "tariff reform" by substituting tariff
revolution Journal (Rep).
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-24
AN AWFUL STRAIN OVER,
But the Democrats Have Incurred More
Debts Than They Can Pay.

Debts Than They Gan Pay.
rFRoA STAFF CORRESPONDENCE
CHICAGO, June 23.-No political convention
has been such a strain upon the delegates as
this. To the last hour it has been awful. The
two-thirds rules required in the present situa-
tion such sacrifices that both Indiana and
Illinois were promised the Vice Presidency
for votes The enemies of Cleveland rallied
to the side which would do him the most
injury, and Stevenson supplants Gray,
whose Indiana friends have gone home
frate.
Boies was saved by his friends, who dared
anybody to put him into the Vice Presiden-
tai race.
It is supposed that Palmer, for turning the
Illinois delegation over to Cleveland, got
his reward in defeating Gray and nominat-
ing Stevenson, for whom the civil service
plank was made light indeed.
The Gray men charge on Colonel Dickin-
son the, principal treason, saying that
that he brought out his Michigan candidate
with sublime selfishness, after he had given
his pledge to Indiana. He was called all
sorts of epithets, I understood, by the In
diahians on the floor of the convention.
Bourbonism in Indiana stretched out
Gray. Stevenson was nominated to equal
ize Harrison as q soldier. The air is full of
vengeance against Dan Voorhees,, who came
mere ike German, swearing against Cleve-
land, and then to get Gray supported Cleve-
land. Hence New York voted solidly for
Stevenson under Croker's direction In the
West Indiana and Illinois antagonize each
other, as in the East New York and Pennsyl-
vania.
Mr.. Whitney is not so much praised to-
night as he has been. The debts he incur red
to nominate Cleveland have brought him
curses, not loud but deep.
The convention, on the whole, shows how
minor things, like the platform and the Vice
Presidency, are subordinated to the supreme
passion to renominate President who has
had one term and two nominations. The
platform is spoken of here as a mere subter-
fuge. The Vice President is regarded as of
no consequence. But the Cleveland men
have left behind them at the last hour the
impression OF false play. Whitney, Dickin-
son and others are tonight denounced.
Nj. Cleveland has been compelled to abide
by the platform he never meant, and there
are planks in it which will plague him and
require all his. personal popularity to over
ride them. Indiana, the Republicans say,
has been given up, Iowa spurned in her new
Democracy, and Illinois cal oled because she
assisted Pennsylvania to nominate Cleve-
land. The campaign lies on the mugyumps.
GATH.