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Around the Preside.
THE WHITE CITY.
! FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.


 Still we are in Midway Plaisanee. We are almost insensibly drawn to No. 26, the great Ferris wheel. It is a novelty of the age. It is to the Columbian ex- position what the Eiffe1 tower was to that of Paris in 1889. It is novelty of stupenduus proportions. It puts even the Brooklyn bridge in the shade as a feat of engineering. It lifts it's graceful rim like great spiders web against the sky as the visitor comes from the east or vest or south or north. It is 250 feet in diameter and carries in it's 36 cars 216O passengers.
 MT Ferris, who planned it, sought to develop the idea of wheel, to take the place of a tower of observation. He spent $25, ,0o0 in plans and models. He asked the fair commissioners for a con cession, showing to them his final plan, and it was only four months before the | flair opened that they granted him the privilege. This was the condition, viz; Tt was not to pay percentage until il had earned $30o, 1000 for it's projectors It was dedicated to the public June 21, I It has already taken in over $200, ,000 and is now averaging abont S35OO a day ! The exposition expect to make a profl Of $75, 900, from tho % per cent which
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Rheum atism
F or all blood diseases, the best F. n1edy is

will go to the fair after earning the $3OO,0OO
 To get little clue to the metal of the inventor, and the push that is in him, we are to understand that every pound of the 4000 tons of steel in his wheel, was pig iron on December 2S. He had his plans so carefully drawn that he was able to call to his assistance nine of the largest steel plants in the United States, and so perfect was the system of labor, that these nine mills sent the different parts of this wheel and it's tower. to Chicago to go together, as though made by one hand.
 Parts: The axle, on which the wheel revolves is 45 feet long, B inches in di- ameter and weighs 56 tons. It was forged by two men and boy at the Bethlehem iron works in Penns ylvania. It had to be raised 40 feet and placed in it's sockets on the top of the towers. The sections of the wheel each weighs five tons, the last of which to put in place was raised 270 feet. The false work around the wheel to put it together, contained $12,000 worth of lumber. The weight of the structure is so great, and it's massiveness so astonishing, that the 2l60 passengers are of no more im- portance in the practical working of 1 it, than the weight of so many flies on the flywheel of the engine below. 1 The wheel has 1900 tons revolving, and 216O men crowded into the cars, each weighing 150 pounds could not add more than 150 tons, or only about one-tenth of the weight of the wheel that carries it. There is, therefore, no danger from careless loading.
 The highest point of the wheel is 265 feet above the surface of the earth. The i diameter is 250 feet and the circumfer- ance S25, the entire thing being raised about 15 feet above the ground. It has four times the weight of the canti. l lever bridge across the Niagara river just below the falls, and merchants
 bridge at St Louis opened with great pomp two years ago, is about the same
 weight as the Ferris wheel. The mo- l 'isS Po"0i LII thlo "hec4 toIneS AFOM 1000 horse power engine under it. It is
 moved by cogs on the periphery, passing
 over chain that looks like mammoth
 bicycle chain. Every conceivable pre-
 caution against accident has been pre-.
 vided for. Hence no one need fear tc
 ride on it. Mir Ferris and his wife de
 scried wind storm coming two or three
 to be at the top when the gale struck | the wheel. He tried to note the effect
 but there was none. The wheel did no
 seem to realize it. There was not tht
 least tremor to be detected in the cars
 It is lighted in the night with 14O0 incan
 descant electric lights which revolvt
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| delightful feeling of contentment. It is now 10 p. m. Night has thrown it's man. tie of darkness over land and sea, but what fairy scene is this which now our eyes behold. It seems as if panorama was being unfolded before us. It is q gala evening at the shore. Chinese lan- terms are swinging from every tree, you turn your head, goblin stares you in the face, seeming to ask you what are you doing on my domain: The scene is still brought more real by the flashing of the lanterns on the bicycles as the riders go spinning by, reminding one of fire flies, the illuminators of fairy carnavals. Here and there are groups of merry mak- CTS dimly outlined in the soft light which is shed around them, resembling beings of another world. Now and then the de- lightful strains of music comes waiting on the breezes to our ears, now loud now low, seemingly an appropriate requiem for the departed day. As this is only sketch ot the pleasures of the seashore. must now lay aside imaginations and de- vote myself to the enjoyments one may have in single day outing. Morning breaks, and as the monarch of the sky ! rear's his golden head as it were from the | sea, the boom of a cannon ushers Tin an- other day. We will suppose you have already taken your morning plunge be-
 meath the refreshing wave, and breakfast
 is over. Tcot, toot, toot. comes from the
 pier, and you hurry forward all prepared
 to defy Neptune in his own element, bv catching the playthings of his children
 Ii you are fortunate as we were, and
 have jolly captain, the sail will be more
 enjoyed by the Imaginable stories the jolly tar can tell. Anchor is now cast and as
 the boat swings lazily at her moorings you cast your line overheard. Presently
 a tug is felt at the end of perhaps POO feet,
 the length of your line, accompanied by
 & cry from the fortunate one, 1T have got him." Your line fairly cleaves the wa- ter. first this way, then that way, as the poor fish tries to regain his liberty, but all to no purpose, as he is at last landed
 in the well of the sloop, good l0-pound blackfish. Time passes so quickly day
 seems but an hour and you are 10th to
 depart, even when Old Sol disappears be-
 heath the wave. Songs and dancing fin-
 ishes the day, and when you have retired
 to your downy couch, and lay there lis- tening to the gentle murmurings of the } ceaseless wave, you feel as if new life
 had been granted you and you sink into a refreshing sleep H. s. Smith, Nich- l ols, Conn.
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A SERIOIS ACCIDENT.

Mrs Arden Tanner and two children of Warren came home to visit her parents, last week, and not finding them at home, started on her way back, taking in with her Mrs Jacob Zeigler to ride a short distance. As they started down the hill the horse commenced to kick and run, throwing out Mrs Tanner, who was caught in the wagon wheel and dragged along several rods, but escaped with only few bruises. Mrs Zeigler and children were carried on some distance, until they struck rock, throwing them out and hurting Mrs Zeigler on the shoulder and bruising her arm badly, so she has no use of the arm. But as there are no bones broken, 1t IS believed she will recover from the shock in a few days. The children escaped | injury, and it is the greatest wonder they escaped with so little harm, in go- 1 ing through such furious accident.
 Arrivals at Maple Ridge Farm, MI and Mrs w. E. Demerest, MT and Mrs w. F. Lockwood, Mrs Roger Sherman
 
 and Miss Mabel Sherman of New Haven and Gen N. W. Day of New York. Miss Broadbent and Miss Hargood re turned on Monday to New York.
 MT and Mrs J. Wedge have been visit ing friends in Yalesville and Walling ford.
 | William Hiatt had sun stroke, tn sth, and was unconscious.three hours He is able to be around, and is mucl better.
 Jerome Wedge, while he was at tn milk spring to get the milk to take it t the station, his horse took fright am ran up through the lot to the road, ant in turning the corner in to the road turned the wagon over. Wagon an horse lay in one pile. Mir Powers sas the accident, and got to the wreck be fore MT Wedge got there and saved tn horse from chokiEg to death.
 Mrs Katie Hull of Bristol is home 3 Mrs J. Hager's to spend week or two !. while her mother goes to Bristol yisi ing.
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KENT.
ARRIVALS AT KENT INN


 F. Williams, Bethel; r. Willis Hol- den, New York; George Roberts, Eddie Walch, New Milford; James Hall, Wa terbury L. s. Mason, Newtown; F. E. Buckley, Winsted; N. B. Kttell, Enos- burg Falls, Vt; R. M. Judson, New Hamburg, N. Y; A. B. Larton, Bridge port; William N. Graham, F. Lahey, C.. Lahey, New York; J. D. Taylor, Bridge port; s. Eggleston, Poughkeepsie, N. ' /; J. T. Rider, Hudson, N Y; Mrs J. Z. Mason, Miss Marion Mason, Miss J. Woodend, New Haven; Miss Eva Ham, mond, Miss Sophia Hammond, Brooklyn, N. Y; Miss Carrie Sniffin, Westport; John Ulrich and wife, New Haven; E. J. Preston, ". s. Clark, Amenia, N. | :; Joseph H. Loomis, J. Walter, D. s. Hammond, New York; W. l.. Kellogg, Bridgeport; John H. Bulford, New Ha- vec George A, Clark, Meriden; R. J. Devlin, J. A. Booth, New York.
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Miss Edith Roswell was appointed committee to solicit funds for repairing the roof of the Methodist church, which needs it badly.
 Mir and Mrs c. w. Northrop spent part of last week visiting in Cheshire and Waterbury.
 A party of young ladies visited Miss Milly Northrop, last week.
 The Curtis school of Brookfield pie nicked at F. NJ. Ford's, recently.
 Mir and Mrs Augur, MT and Mrs k. K. Hall and Mrs Susan Hall of Sandy Hook, Mrs J. k. Smith and daughter of Bridge port and Mrs c. +. Minor and children of Berkshire picnicked at E.W.Smith's last Friday, Mrs Susan Hall and Mrs Smith remaining for visit of few days.
 Mir and Mrs Ezra Hall and Mrs Clara bel Smith were guests of Isaac Smith, last Sunday.
 Mrs Will Gregory Is spending a few days with her brother in Bethel. I D. k. Barnum has commenced cutting his fine piece of tobacco, this week.
 MT and Mrs r. A. Mallory and daugh ter of Kent were guests of Mrs E. " Smith, Saturday and Sunday.
 Miss Carrie Beardsley from Water town and Mrs Scoville Nettleton iron Newtown, were guests at Henry c. Jud sons, last week.
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to be captured by outside parties. What
 is the matter with the Bridgewater boys ]?

to be captured by outside parties What l is the matter with the Bridgewater boyss Sturdevant's.
 Miss Bradley of New Haven has been the guest of Miss Sadie Mallett.
 The rite of baptism was administered, last Sunday, at St Marks to the infant
 Mrs Belcher of Danbury is visiting at Bennett Peck's.
 Mrs Lorenzo Sanford and grandson, Master Will Bliaskli, of Bridgeport are visiting at Mrs Harmon Treats
 Herbert Minor of Canaan spent Sun day with his parents, Mir and Mrs Eli c. Minor.
 Theodore Howes of Brookfield was in town, Sunday.
 Miss Grace Hawley passed Sunday with her uncle, F. J. Hawley.
 Fred Evitts and Robert Minor took a pleasant drive to the lake, one day last week.
 Miss Emily Treat and Miss Lillie ex- pect to start for the Worl d's fair as soon as Miss Fannie returns.
 Miss Emily Treat is engaged to teach at Dis trict No. ?.
 Frank Bostwick is building an addi- tion to his barn, 24x24, for tobacco. He has it nearly covered.
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GREENS FARMS.

Mrs Cornelia Thompson of Rosendale, Wis, is making a months visit with her parents, Mir and Mrs William Jennings.
 A party of young people from Greens Farms and Westport are away on a cruise on the Natilie.
 Miss Darcomb, who has been visiting Mrs T. B. Wakeman, left Tuesday on an extended trip West.
 Miss Florence Knight is visiting Miss Annie Harris.
 Miss Lyon, who has been Miss Dngee's guest, has returned to her home in Sing Sing.
 Miss Grace Relyea left, Wednesday, to visit in Pennsylvania, previous to attending to her duties in Washington, D. c.
 John Bashford of New York will spend Sunday in Greens Farms.
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LIFE BY THE BRINY DEEP.
Leaves From My Diary at the Shore.

What thrill of pleasure encircles one when afteRa year of toll and anxiety in
 business and hot and dusty ride in the
 cars, you hear the shrill voice of the driv- CT, "All aboard for the seashore." :" It was at the close of beautiful afternoon not many days ago that merry party of us availed ourselves of the opportunity and clambered up the steps of the so-called stage and seated ourselves as comfort able as possible on the single ply carpet ed seats which traversed the entire length of our modern Noah's ark. We were hardly seated when crack went the whip and off we went as if shot from a cannon. closely followed by a similar turnout sent from the rival hotel of the shore
 Now comes the race which excelled in excitement the steamboat races on the Mississippi river of years ago. Our old ark of stage rocks like boat on the pillows of the sea, and we are only kept from being thrown out by holding on tC the seat by both, hands,. I can almost hear the screams of the ladies when side by side we dash down steep hill, and ir rounding curve on two wheels we are promiscuously piled in a heap at the bot
 tom of the wagon. AS .all things must end, we at last arrived at our destination
 as hungry and tired as Arab wanderers from the desert, but this feeling is, after hearty repast is partaken of (which on
 ly a landlord at the shore knows how tt prepare for his tired guests), and an ex hilerating dip in the surf which almos dashes to your feet, is succeeded by
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WEST MORRIS.
A SOCIAL EVENT.

The social hop at Throop's shop. last Thursday evening, was the event of the season. The spacious dancing hall was profusely decorated with a great variety of evergrcens, very neatly and artisti- cally arranged. A pleasing and cordial feature was the word "welcome,'' in large letters of white immortelle, neatly set in a quadrangular field of messy green the whole presenting the appearance of veritable bower of beauty. The music was inspiring and animating. The ser pentine grand march was led by MT Bur- Till of New York and Miss Hettie Brad ley, the famous soprano vocalist of New Haven. About 100 couple participated. The banquet hall just above the ball room was very appropriately adorned and amply supplied with an abundance of substantial and delicious refresh ments cooked to the queens taste. Among those who appeared to keenly enjoy the terpsichorean festivities was, Monroe Throop, the owner of the build. 1 ing and one of our most prominent citizens. Though in the 76th year of his age, he mingled in the mazes of the
 money musk and Virginia reel with the celerity of the youngest. Many people from the surrounding towns and large number of ''city folks" who are sum mering here, were present. The phenom enal success of the affair is largely dut to the untiring zeal, and efficient man agement of the committee, Messrs W. D Throop, E. s. Waugh and F. B. Notch 1 kiaS
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WARREN.

Charles Brown of Bridgeport is a guest at Mrs Johnson.
 Mrs Houth, also ot Bridgeport, is at her sisters, Mrs George Lyman's.
 Tallmage Swift has painters from New Preston painting his house in Hartford.
 Mrs II. Warner and children of Tho,naston are guests of A. R. Hum- phrey.
 Misses Anna and Florence Russell of Waterbury are ut Cheir grandma's, Mrs 5. Sackett's.
 Miss Bessie Rouse has returned home to Terryville.
 The dry weather continues. There was a slight shower, last Saturday even ing, but we need a rainy week and unless it comes soon, everything must perish. Fruit will be scarce and vege- tables at a premium, butter also. We notice many forest trees turning their leaves thus early.
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w ash Dress Goods.

with it, and the grounds and buildings surrounding it are also illuminated by HOO additional lamps.
 The name of the inventor is George Washington Gale Ferris, born at Gales burg, Ill.,, and received his early educa- tion in California. He took course of civil engineering at the Rensselaer, Poly technic Institute at Troy, N. r., gradua- ting in 1881. He is an inspector of bridge steel, and is at the head of the Pittsburg Iron Manufacturing Co.
 Thus while the genius of the world is on exhibition at the White City, atten- tion is called to the Ferris wheel, the product of the American genius that has at length accomplished the impos- sible.-[ Rev A. Gardner, Warren, Ct.
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A MUSICAL EVENT.

The popular eantata, "Don Munio,' by Dudley Buck, will be rendered by the Washington Glee club, Friday, Au- gust p, in the Congregational church. The club now numbers 40 singers and will be assisted by Mrs s. $. Thompson of New Haven, A. D. Woodruff and A. G. Robinson of New York. Reserved seats will be 75 cents and $1, and gener- al admission 50 cents. The sale of tick. cts will begin Monday, August 21, at n. m, at Church, Ford < Co.'s, and at Seeley & Bryan's store. Those out-of town who wish to obtain seats may dC 40 by telephone, and If they wish to SC cure the best should do so early.
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Richmond Il. l., and Mrs Smith of Nor. walk, have visited Mrs William Henry Finch.
 The frame of large onion barn was raised on the premises of Frederick Banks, on Monday last Miss Louise Rockwell, now makes her home with Mrs W. E. Smith of Cannons. A number of our young men, are camping at Compo, this week.
 Miss Minnie Williams entertained friends from Lyons Plains, on Sunday.
 Mrs Schaffer of Brooklyn, has been the guest of her brother, T. J. Bennett.
 D. D. Coley has recovered from a slight sunstroke, which he suffered last week.
 Lloyd Godfrey, who sprained his broken leg, last week, is slowly gaining.
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Fairfield County News.
BROOKFIELD.
A BIRTHDAY PARTY.

ebrated her 14Ch birthday, on Monday afternoon, by giving party to all her young friends and schoolmates. The weather was nice and cool and all en- joyed a good time. There was dancing reeitations and music, both vocal and instrumental. She received many valu able little tokens of friendship from her numerous young friends. Wishing their young hostess many more ane happy birthdays they departed fo home in high spirits.
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In New Haven County
SOUTHPORT.

Arthur J. Lewis had the II isfortune to fall from scaffold at the paper mill and break his leg. Dr Cooley attends him.
 Abram Huggins has resumed cutting timber for Jillson Brothers. They ex- pect to start their steam saw mill again in a few days.
 F. H. Gray entertained his children and grandchildren at his home on Georges Hill, last week.
 Mrs A. T. White and Mrs A. Purdy of Stepney visited the sea shore at Milford Point, last week, and joined the Wakelee family anniversary that was held there.
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WESTON.

Miss Lousie Jarvis is spending few weeks with friends in Massachusetts.
 Mrs c. B. sturges has returned from visit in Georgetown.
 Willis, the six-year-old son of Charles Lockwood, was badly scalded last week, by the overturning of a kettle of hot water.
 Mrs F. U. Black of Brooklyn, N. ]. is the guest of Mrs Ephraip Fitch.
 II and Mra Granville Nichols of PorI
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BRIDGEWATER.

wuERE ARE THE BRIDGEwATER BOYS?
 Dame Rumor has it that a wedding is to enliven our quiet town at some not distant date, and that Bridgewater is to lose one of her fair daughter Bridge water can i'll afford such losses, but it seema to Dc the lot of our young ladies
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WOODBURY.
WoODBURY WINS.

The second game Of the series between Watertown and Woodbury ball teams was played on the Woodbury grounds, last Saturday. The Watertown team has five Columbia college men, including Stewart and Shattuck, the battery. T. McGowan went in to pitch in the first in- ming, and was succeeded by Stewart in the second. The following is the score
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MOOnRuRY
W atertOw
 WoOdbur,

Earned runs, Waterqown l, Woodbury 3; two base hit, Minor; sacrifice hits, Markham and HungerfOrd; stolen bases, Roberts ?, Mi nor 3, TOmlinsOn 3, Markham, Curtiss, Mack, T. McGowan, Kane and Shattuck; left on bas- es, Watertown 6, Woodbury 3; bases on balls, Minor II, by McGowan l, by stewart7; passed balls, Shattuck ?; time of game, hour and % minutes; umpires, Roberts and Hungertord
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HOTCHKISSVILLE.

Edwin Roberts is building large poultry house.
 While berrying, last week Wednesday the writer found in George Smiths swamp, paper balloon. It measured nine feet in length and as large around as a sugar barrel. If this item meets the eye of the sender he doubtless will be glad to know where his air ship land led.
 The Reynolds Bridge boys came over
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MIR nnlsroL ON DECK oNcE MORE.

Conductor Bristol of the shepaug freight was welcomed back to his train,
 last week, after an Illness of five " eeks. MT Bristol Is one of the most faithful employees on the roads He has been in their employ eight years, and this is his longest vacation. Mir Bristol can prob ably call every man by name through out the shepaug valley, and has got Sc accustomed to che lively curves on the roxd. thathe would be homesick offfrou lf. Ire haa been railroadlng Y
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New Preston is delightfully."- situated and has become q very popular summer resort. But one of the institutions of New Preston is the famous training school for boys and young men. tpson seminary is just now entering upon it's 25th successful year. lt'has always had most distinguished patronage. From most prominent fami lies, from Maine to California students have come. And not this only, but also from half dozen foreign lands. Last year every room was occupied and we are told the pros pect is good for the coming year. nearly every room having been spoken for. notable feature of the school is it's agen- cy In the intellectual culture and refine ment of the community. Since it's fOun- datiOn 1t has been the intellectual cen ter and social exchange of the locality. In the winter the entertainments have been confined to the people living in the vicinity. In the summer the city board CTS find 1t place of pleasure and profit. The Tribune Fresh Air fund has had benefit annually for many years. This year new and very important subject comes to the front. Hon E. c. North rop, l.. l.. D., will be heard on the mat ter of village Improvements. He is the foremost man of all this world in that department. He has lectured in no less than P states and is an expert in village Improvements and tree planting for adorning public highways and the beau tifying of public parks. Another first class entertainment Is on the docket there but of the particulars we are not informed. The principal and his wife returned three weeks ago from their months vacation having taken in New York City, Jersey City, Pittsburg, Brad ford, Ohio, Fort Wayne, Ind, Chicago, two weeks and on their return week in Cleveland. Company or boarders or both keep the seminary pretty full this summer and a more comfortably and restful place can hardly be found. Mir upson breaches quite frequently, having preached in the Methodist church in New Milford, last Sunday, and ia engag' cd tc preach in Danielsonville, next Sun. day, for Rev Edward Anderson between whom and himself, as G. A. R. com rades, there exists what seems to be g mighty close frlendship.~-[Visitor.
 HUMAN WOODRUFF PLACE TO BE SOLD
 The Luman Woodruff place will be solo at public auction, by order of the select men, on Saturday, September , at Il o'clock. The place contains, besides th
 dwelling, about one acre of land.