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In New Haven County.
SOUTH BRITAIN.
VILLAGE TOPICS.

Mrs N. ". Mitchell i- visiting at W. Ilinman's in Mattawan. New York.
 Miss Zenia Burr of this place and Ed die turtiSs of Ansonia were ruarried, last Thursday evening.
 A. B. Hendrix and son visited his ket- tlerown Brook Farm, last Thursday.
 B. Gilbert, 5. 5. Platt and II. \. lick ok are serving as jurors in Waterbury term of the superior count which is hold ing n New Haven.
 Drs Cooley. Crane ard Gay removed a large cancer from Mrs Elizur Perkins. The operation was skillful and thorough. Mrs Perkins seems tc rally well, and a speedy recovery is hoped for.
 The churches united in observing child ren's day last Sa abbath. The floral decora- tions were the finest tue church ever hei d and the exercises very inter- ting. Friends in town over SundHY iii,'' led Mir and Mrs II F. Dnwues. Ernest and Oliva Sanford, Frederick \ Do.tIe~, Misses Susie ard Jennie Chambers and Miss Jrnui- Shepard of Newtown, N ar ren Mitchell, Jr., of Ohio, and Benja- min Mitchell and da ughter from New York
 Mr. Crnfuf nf Oxford i> with li.r old 1 friend, Mr. A. D. Muli-un. Mis- thaiuirr> aI,d Sj-jtr spent Sun- | day V ith Iij"I'dS in tow n. H. r. DnNne~ and wifi" from New | Haven Were is' town over sunday.
 C. B. Pierce entertained frieu'ts over Sunday.
 Mrs Charles Treat and daughter visit ed her brother, E. A. Platt, recently. w. E. Mitchell entertained friend' from Bridgeport over Sunday.
 Mrs Jane Platt has returned to hel home in the Purchase. We are glad to see the genial face of A B. DowneS out again. NIT DO~nes having been confined tn the house for many months.
 The Purchase school closed last Friday with picnic of about 100 of neighbor! and patrons present. All enjoyed the occasion very much. Children's day was observed in the Con gregational church. last Sunday, many from out of town being pres ent.
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lodge of Birmingham under tEe direction Of Silas Blakeman. .as marshall. After a few preliminary exercises flowers were placed on the graves of the dead. Sing ing of the ode closed the exercises when the marshal conducted the members of the Elm street cemetery where similar exercises were gone through. Boarding the electric cars at the foot of Elm street the body was carried To the lodge ruom where A. H. Bartholomew of Naugatuck lodge as marshal, conducted the march to Pine Grove cemetery. On arrival J. l.. Barrett made the opening address. Rev MT Fraggitt followed by prayer. An ode was then sung when Grand Master. W, II. Marigold of Bridgeport delivered the address of the day. Al 30 Rev Mir PilbladO addressed tine lodge ill the Methodist church, preaching memorial sermon from the words found in Romans, ''Love he Lnrd thy God with all thy heart and thy ncighbor as 1 myself. The pastor gave ti,e intr0- | ductirn nf O Id Fcl!"w>hip in thi- country as 74 v'HTS a@'t ;,'I'i it. r:' Idifv n grow tn | showed i. is"r':la.3'y as hrrcvol' nt | in- til lufjuu. N,,-,ct ~UcivIit acre favor able to tlir -c'd of IG" community where their teachings v,,-r" based "n Ch'i-taiity. God lai ti~ Sserts. women hrd ;t few. 1'1r un>t"r Ili-n
 
 plaining the meaning of q few. The all seeing eye,' Thou God seest me 5" lamb. purity. reference to the Lambs of | God; bundle of rods. in union there is StreG gih: rainbow, sky of mans soul.
 The friends of Peter Schneider have placed him in the keely institute St West Haven. Ms Schneider hss peti- tioDed the court for divorce. but il is probable she may think better of i. if he reforms.
 Ansonia fishermen are bringing in fine strings of bass and carp taken from the HOuSatonic above the dam. The fishing at this point is much better than for several previous years.
 Thomas Wallace, ST. is able to ride a short distance every day. His son, Thomas. Jr.. is attending the Worlds fair.
 Farrel's Foundry & Machine Co.,. will give an excursion to Savin Rock. JuIy 3. A fine time may be expected.
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Legislative Gossip.
srECItL TH TEE BEE. l

CAPITOL, HARTFORD, June l6.
 Coy Morris today sent to the House his first veto. It was in the bill establishing Troop A of Bridgeport Both the House and Senate had passed the bill by large majorities. The reason was that the cost would be too great. An attempt will be made to pass it over the veto.
 An unfavorabIe report was received on the bill making an appropriation for the expense of the Hibernian Rifles at Mantle, next Au- gust. The Senate refused to concur with the House on the bill tor electing the county com missioners by the people, which kills the bill. In the Senate Holden made remark about Senator Cleveland, who demanded and re- ceived an apolOG '.
 The appropriation tor the Putnam memori- al camp will probably be about $S0C0, instead of $S3, ,0C9 asked for.
 Two thousand dollars waJ voted Thomas J. Hughes, who was injured at Mantle, last tall.
 gIG June 20.
 The constitutional convention bill was made the special order for the day in the House for Thursday. The Senate passed the bill this afternoon.
 The nomination of NJ. s. Shun.way a judge of the superior court seems to hang fire. A special committee was appointed to look into the matter.
 The railroad committee are to report in tav- or of q special commission to settle the differ ences between the Consolidated railroad and Bridgeport.
 The constitutional convention bill which was the special order ot the day in the Sen ate went over to Tuesday at ? o'clock. This means week longer before adjournment. The nav y reserve bill, which passed yester- day, was reconsidered and indefinitely post poned.
 The special order of the day was the bill making it unlawful to erect any weir, seine or pound or other device for catching fish, be tween April and July l, for five years Many new orators were brought out by the discussion. Capt Lyon of Chatam, had q small model of pound which he showed to the members of the House. The speeches caused great amusement. The House was ad iourned at p. m, by no quorum till o'clock At the discussion was resumed, and at 4.l( the House adjourned without action on the bill. It will probably pass
 The Senate killed the bill, providing thai licenses shall not be granted to aliens. The bill abolishing the Derby turnpike, tht last in the state, passed. The bill allowing women to vote for county commissioners was rejected in the Senate.
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LYONS PLAIN.

Miss Edith White visited her cousin, Mrs D. $. Parsons, on Monday.
 Mrs Frank Lyon and family were at her mothers, Mrs l. N. Thorpe's on Tuesday.
 Mrs Phebe A. Fanton and Mrs W. l.. keeler spent F. iday afternoon at the residence ot Mrs H. E. Coley with Mrs James A. Smith.
 T. c. Merwin is on the sick list.
 Miss Adele Hamilton is visiting her grand mother, Mrs Livermore in Stamford.
 Mrs Eunice Merwin has been staying with Mrs Aneeline Gorham at Valley Forge.
 Mrs W l.. Keeler returned with her hus- band, Sunday evening, to their home in North Wilton,
 pr Rilxer ot Portchester, N. Y is the guest of Rev Alexander Hamilton, at the rectory. The ladies of Emmanuel church will hold a tar on the evening of July }.
 James A. Smith is suffering with chills and fever.
 Mrs Louis Bur is again able to be out ot doors.
 Miss Hester T. Fa1ton spent Tuesday with her aunt, Mrs A. M. BaTtram, at Black Rock
 Mrs T. W. Treadweu and daughters, also Mrs NJ. Banks and the infaut daughter of Fl mer D. Treadwell, spent Saturday With Mrs E. Brady, at Beldens Hill, Wilton.
 MT and Mrs H. H. Nichols have entertained MT Davis and Miss Byers of Daubury.
 Rev Alexander Hamilton preached at the chapel in Easton, last Sunday afternoon.
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Bridgeport. Friday. June 8.


 There are good and bad russet shoes for girls--more of the bad than there should be, Months ago I arranged for some of the good sorts, they are here now, the kind of leather to wear as we'll as it looks, S aceful shapes, lace and button. Of course we are selling quan- titles of them.
 These prices are for the best quality, button or lace:
 Sizes Il to 9, S1.5o;
 Sizes 1-2 to 10 1-2, S1.25;
 Sizes to 8. $1;
 Sizes 9 to 6, 7ec.
 Good quality 25c less. There was brisk selling of the women's dongola button boots advertised Satr day at S2.2O-- a fair stock to-day and probably tomorrow. JOHN G. ROWLAND.
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BRIDGEWATER.

Mir Wolcott of New York is visiting at Rev MT Burgess's.
 Miss Amelia Thornhill of Brookfieid was the guest of Lila Mallett, Sunday.
 Dr Frank of Danbury is boarding few days at F. M. Jeffer's.
 Tommy McEslin is working at c. w.. Bostwick's.
 Miss Emily Treat and mother are spending few days at Bridgeport.
 Herbert Minor has returned to his work at Canaan.
 Mrs Sarah Squire of New Haven is vis- ting at John Beach's.
 Mrs Jay Tyrrell has been spending a few days in town.
 Mrs Tyrus Ruggles passed away after a long illness, Friday morning. She was 75 years and months cid. She was a kind and loving Christian mother and wilt be missed by her grandchildren as we'll as her children. The funeral was held, Sunday, at the house, and was largely attended. There was profusion of flowers. Rev G. H. Smith officiated.
 Miss Nellie May is slowly improving. Her many schoolmates would be glad to see her out again.
 Mrs F. M. Jeffers has returned from a visit to New York and Bridgeport.
 Edward Ives and Mrs Wilcox were the guests of Mrs F. M. Jeffers, quite recent fV
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EASTON.
TOWN TOPICS.

Miss Lou Turuey is enjoying visit of several days with her friend, Miss Winnie Beach of Huntington.
 Mrs Piera Freeborn expects this week to have the pleasure of few weeks visit from her brothers wife, Mrs Robert Griswold, and two children, from Rocky Hill.
 Nearly or quite $25 was cleared at the entertainment given by the ladies at Academy hall, last Thursday evening.
 Mrs Frank Bunnell, with her daughter, Mrs Elmer Buckley and family of Green field, spent Monday at E. $. Gillett's, picking strawberries.
 Tuesday, Mr and Mrs J. l.. Perry enjoyed visit from David NJ. Lock- wood and wife and son of Bridgeport. putting Miss Hattie's piano ip fine tune also Mrs Arthur Clark. William Sherman is under Dr Reid's care, having been confined to his bed since Sunday.
 Cole 6 O'Mara left, Monday evening having sold out every thing, and expect l to return soon with a car of horses and cattle.
 Mir Baringer and family of New York have been with Mrs Joseph Jacobs.
 The lecture by Joseph A. Judge From Bondage to Liberty' was greatly en- JOycu Uy dJl WIlO dGbCuueu. at Guo DdpUis church, last Sunday evening.
 Edson Banks and family of Stratfield are to come to their Easton farm, this week, to spend the summer months. Miss Silliman closes her school, this Friday, and in the evening the children are to give dumb bell drill. The entertainment includes other interesting features and should be we'll patronizeC as their object is to get text books fol | the school. The admission, will be only 10 cents. Cake and cream will be served after the entertainment.
 Miss Vina Beard of Oronoque vii spend the week with Miss Louie Turney
 U. H. Grumman has exchanged horse! with Cole & O'Mara.
 Report says Henry Hall and hi mother expect to move to Bridgeport il the near future.
 Staples academy closes, next weel Friday, for the summer vacation.
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WARREN.
LIST OF JURORS.

The following persons were chosen to serve as jurors the coming year: Thom- as Meagher, Noble E. Strong, William C. Welton, Buel E. Sedgwich, William For estlle, Jr., Tallmadgc Swift, Minor Strong, Henry Shove, A. B. Camp and Patrick Dugan.
 Children's day was observed, June II 1, with appropriate services in the Congre- gational church which was handsomely decorated with flowers.
 Mrs William Green of New Milford is visiting friends here. George Lyman lost one of his valua- ble span of mules in very singular manner. A head stall having been left on to facilitate catching, in which one of his hind feet caught in way impossible to extricate, he rolled down the hill over the rocks bruising himself so severely as to cause death.
 Mrs kingman of Bridgeport, with her son and daughter, have arrived at her fathers, G. $. Lyman's. lsL. E. Brague has been put to much inconvenience by having two horses sick with horse distemper, but has taken the mail regularly ana on time and will be relieved when his contract expires, July l.
 Mir Gardner still fingers in Chicago as the fair has good attractions for him, also not the least that a son and daugh- ther resides there. His people will glad | ly welcome his return.-[S.
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but warm. Those that were dug between 30 and 40 feet deep, the water was brack- ish and were abandoned. In some places natural springs lie only few feet below the surface.
 The Memorial library has another gift of 50 volumes from J. o. Wright. MT Lyon has purchased about dozen vol umes.
 Mir and Mrs Hartshorn have gone to Pennsylvania for visit. Mrs H. l.. Mill accompanied them.
 H. l. Flint and son have gone to Vir- giaia for a few weeks.
 Mrs E. w. Harral, son and daughter are at the Worlds fair. |.
 A West End family now occupy the E Burr house.
 Miss Carrie Valley is still confined to her room, having had a relapse.
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ARRIVALS.

The Van Duynes are now domiciled here for the summer.
 Morris Beers has been in town for a few days.
 Miss Lizzie Drummond is with A. Sin clair.
 Mrs Brotherton and Miss Eva King of Bridgeport are with +. B. Curtiss.
 Lily Wales is with Solon Wales.
 Rev William Lathrop and family have left town for visit to friends.
 Miss Rose Sinclair has returned from a visit to New York and Brooklyn bring ing her cousin, Miss Drummond, back with her.
 Mrs F. D. Hollister is visiting her son in Brooklyn.
 Rev w. G. Lathrop attended the state conference at Rockville, this week.
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4legational church, last week, held in the netted $25. It will be used in repairs on the parsonage.
 Rev Francis Whltcome made his par ents. Mir and Mrs E. l.. Whitcome, a flying visit on Friday.
 Major Green has been entertaining his father, Gen Green of Morristown, N. J., who is 92 years old. He is very well and strong physically with as clear q mind as his son.
 Dr Williams has been averaging from 30 to 40 pounds of asparagus per day which he has sold readily in Danbury at an average of 20 cents per pound.
 There will be Q strawbera, 7 aud ice cream evening, June 2S between and 9 o'clock, on the lawn of John Bateman, for the benefit of St Paul's chapel at the Iron Works. Ii stormy it will be held the next evening.
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ROXBURY

Mrs Elwell, who has been confined to the house for long time, had so far re covered as to be able to be around and ride out, had fall, Friday morning, breaking one of her wrists, also severely bruising her otherwise. Mir and Mrs FL well have the deepest sympathy of the whole community in this great affiiction.
 James Innis has bought fine grade Jersey COW of William Merwin.
 Leander Blakeman's hired man and his wife have departed leaving MT Blake man without sufficient help to get his hay.
 We were pleased to see Dea Camp out to church, it being the first time in sew eral months on account of poor health.
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OXFORD.
AT ST PETERS.

The ladies and y"C"S Pioi.ic of St Peters church will give an Cntt t;fii.i. enI and an ice crea m and strawberry fe>riVal in the Town hail. next Tuesday evening. June P. Much cOsai,lo -nt a!iu -,-ri.4uniz- ing is heard regarding Ihe Grsr.iFa bleness of the place where il i~ prupJ>e,i to give this entertainment. How mach n'e these fault finders Hing tn give that a fit place may he provided: asri:i, e would be a te>t of genuine sincerity in this matter d. in s.,uIu other matters, about which .cnin I.C plc a-e find of prating.
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Editorial Ink Drops.
sHAKY BUILDINGS SHOULD BE CONDEMNED.

The recent terrible calamity in Washington D. C., has stirred up building Inspectors all over the country, and 1t Is time they were ac- tive. In regard to the Washington calamity, the Independent remarks with much force; /; "Some accidents cnn be forgiven, but such an ble. Our Is not poor government. We can afford to put up buildings enough and good enough to protect the lives ot pensioners and clerks who are employed in the service of the government. The United States government practically owns Washlngton it pays all it's expenses and it ought to provide buildings for tts employees there. It seems that there are hundreds of clerks employed in rented buildings just because Congress has been too stinpy to put up proper buildings tor their ac- commodntion One of these buildings thus rented was Ford's theatre, where President Lincoln was nssassinated. It was himsily constructed, had been condemned us danger ous, and while in the process of repair half of it fell down and carried in the ruins scores of men, who were killed immediately or maimed for lie. The secretary Of war, in whose department the men were employed, has ordered an inyestis alton, of course, but any investigation can only show that it is tol. ly and waste to hire from private parties buildings winch may be shaekly and danger ous, Instead of putting up buildings owned by the government, whose construction it con tros and assures to be sate. Everyone knows how hard it Is to get appropriations for pub lie buildings Nt Washington. The library was thus delayed many years after everybody confessed it ought to be built. This terrible lesson will touch Congress, for 1t will touch the nonnl.u
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MONROE.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NEWS.

The time of the preaching service at the Congregational church, beginning with June p, will be II a. m. It is chang ed for the summer from 1.15 p. -m., as formerly.
 Rev c. F. Luther of Bedding will occupy the pulpit in exchange with Rev W. G. Lathrop, next Sabbath.
 The children's day concert, held on Sunday evening last, was great suc- cess, the children recitipg very nicely and sweetlv. The arch of character as revealed by the young ladies was beauti- ful. The church was crowded and col lection of 80 was taken, which will be sent to the fresh air fund.
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BETHEL.
WOLF PITS.

Mir and Mrs c. H. Hurlbut and Mir and Mrs William Brown have been at the beach at South Norwalk.
 George Taylor has been at w. H. Platt's.
 Mrs w. F. Hoyt is visiting in New Fairfield.
 Mrs Hughes of Stratford has been with her daughter, Mrs George Dickens.
 w. F. Hoyt has four-year-old colt, bought in Southbury.
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NEW PRESTON HILL.

V. B. Hatch went to Hartford, last Monday, to attend the convention. He was sent as delegate from the Marble dale church.
 Last Sunday was observed as child ren's day on the Hill. The chnrch was very handsomely trimmed with roses, pansies and all kinds of flowers. Mrs Alanson Peet made a basket of daisies which attracted much attention. g Rev MT Woodruff is to preach here next Sunday at II o'clock.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT ELECTION,

The annual election of officers of the Bethel fire department was held, last Monday evening, in the Town hall. The former officers were reelected. They are Chief, Charles H. Hart; first assist ant, Arthur Raymond; second assistant, Anthony Gilmartin; secretary and treas urer, Fred II. Lyon.
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There Is q prospect that we may get cheap
 railroad ratesto the Worlds fair. by and by, Depew, of the New York Central. is quoted as saying, that cheap trains to the Worlds fair which up to the present time would have been failure. win in n few weeks become n
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AN OUTING PARTY.

A party of men from this place are talk ing a twO-week's outing at Navoo Island near South Norwak. The party is made up of William Judd, J. Thompson, John Cords, Henry Piatt, George Porter, Charles D. Meeker, John Wheeler, Rob- ert Keeler. Edward Clapp, Albert NoXon, Thomas Watts, Starr c. Barnum, Charles K. Bailey, Michael Ryan, F. Curry.
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EAST VILLAGE.

George Mallory has repaired his house with new roofs.
 Two painters from Birmingham are renovating the buildings of Waite Clark with paint and putty.
 o. Morrow and wife have moved to Middlebury.
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In Fairfield County.
SOUTHPORT.
SCHOOL INTERPRETATIONS.

SCHOOL APPROPRIATIONS.
 At the joint meeting of the school board and selectmen, Tuesday, the fol- lowing estimate of expenses for the pub lie schools for 1S93-4 was made:
 Southport, $lS5O; Middle, $ls5O, increase Of S400 Mill Plain, $l400; Greenfield Hill, $l2S0, increase of sl55i Holland Hill, $475; Burr, $i00; Jennings Woods, $475 Stratfield, $475, increase of $25; Bulkley's, s450; North, $475, increase of $25; Deertield, S40O; Hoyden' s Hill, $40O; Banks North, $36O; Banks South, $36o Total, $lO,G5O; total increase, $6o5.
 The above estimates will come before the annual town meeting for considerat- ion. The increase in Middle district is due to an increase in scholars.
 Saturday, Thomas Gleason, who was arrested on complaint of Dr Donaldson, the humane agent, was tried before Jus tice Nobbs of Bridgeport. The evidence showed that Gleason, who was driving Fred Clifton's horse, struck the animal with a shovel. He pleaded guilty and asked the mercy of the court. Justice Nobbs imposed fine of $7 and costs amounting in all to $25, which was paid Others in the village, it is said, may be prosecuted.
 Mrs B. II. Wells and family are here for the summer. They are with Mrs Pomeroy.
 The stereopticon lecture on the White City of Chicago, by Prof Lightavler oi New York, Wednesday, was fine. A large number were present and thorough. ly enjoyed the fine views.
 John H. Coles yacht, Inez, is being put in commission.
 Mrs Gookin is having her house paint ed.
 Frederick Bronson and family have re turned to Verna Farm for the season.
 O. T. Sherwood has purchased a cal boat 30 feet in length. It is said to be fast.
 Miss Smiths school closed on Friday Her house is to be occupied by MT Whit ney and family of Brooklyn.
 A number attended the wedding oI Miss Trubee to pr Gibney in Bridgeport Tuesday evening.
 The railroad company have erected two signs at Carpenter avenue, one at North rop Brothers and one at the foot of tho stairs leading to the west bound station warning persons that said crossing is private way and all persons travel on i at their own risk.
 The report of the Sasquanaug associ ation for the year ending June 15, 1893 shows receipts of $1037.70 and expendi lures of S699.79, cash on hand $337.91.