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Editorial Ink Drops.
THE NEWSPAPER AND THE PUBLIC.

Connecticut newspaper men are unanimous in the desire that the anticipated libel laws ot the state should be changed. The Hartford Journal very clearly senses the situation. It says Tho standing of the newspaper towards the public Is noI only that of a gatherer ot news, as some persons think, and q narrator of social and political events. A paper to be of any consequence in community must also be used to advance the best interests of the public. It must criticise men and hold public officials to strict performance of public duties. It is safe to say that the news paper is the most effective ot agents in keep ing the public service on high level. In this work 1t should be sustained by the law. There should be no Instructions put in its way by the statutes Of the state or national govern ments. The Connecticut Legislature, which Is now approaching adjournment, has failed to improve an important opportunity which 1t had tor imparting the protection 10 news papers, which private individuals ought to have. The newspaper is ot more account than the individual in the work .of improving the community, and it ought to have at least the same protection. The policy of the ordinary newspaper; of the great bulk of papers in this state, in fact, Is to represent the interests of the people. When this is done in an honest and straightforward way, the paper is doing an incalculable good in society and ought to be protected from the malice and persecution of the parties whose evil deeds may be dis closed.
 The present Legislature ought to have changed the antiquated libel laws on the stat ute book. The newspaper ought to have as much liberty in the matter of opposing injur- ious organizations as the individual has. But in no case should there be wanton freedom taken. It is only when the offender does so willfully that his evil deeds should be brought in no uncertain firmness to the public notice. The newspaper is the proper vehicle for bringing out the offenders misdeeds. It is de- serving of the best consideration of the law in the performance of this work Not to give it this support is n mistake.
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STEPNEY.

The ladies' aid society of the Baptist church will meet at Mrs Jerome Nichols, Thursday, June s. If stormy, the society will meet on Friday, the 9th.
 Mrs George Gibbs, MT and Mrs Miles Eastwood, NIT and Mrs Perry Hubbell and Seymour Hubbell spent Memorial day at David Hubbell's.
 George CIingan and Miss Clarice Cling an spent Memorial day with their moth- CT.
 Miss Carrie May Hill has been visiting in Bridgeport.
 Miss Sniffin spent the holiday at Dan- bury.
 Miss Mary J. Wilcoxson of Stratford is visiting Mrs c. E. Lyon.
 George Lyon has been visiting at Strat- ford, enjoying himself fishing and having good time generally.
 The vases in the cemetery have been filled with choice flowers and put in fine condition generally under, the supervis- ion of the president, Burr Hawley.
 Edson Hayes two daughters, Misses Ellen and Florence, have been visiting their parents.
 Mrs Lemuel Osborne has been visiting in Bridgeport.
 A uumucI ol yOuuS pcUplG lTOm HcTe went up to Bridgeport, Monday, to 'take ina the circus. D. Hubbell has been entertaining com pany from Danbury.
 MI and Mrs Charles Banks and daugh- ter of Bridgeport spent several day s with Seeley Perry.
 Miss Emma Seeley has been visiting in Ansonia and Bridgeport.
 Nil Powell, broker of New York, paid his brother short visit, this week.
 MT and Mrs Broderick, MT Broderick's brother and children, have been visiting Miss Emma Leavenworth.
 Miss Sally Hull has closed her school and is spending her vacation at home.
 Dickey Porter of New York, Mrs Car oline Crawford of Orange, N. J., have been visiting Miss Jeanette Johnson.
 The soldiers graves were decorated on Memorial day with the national emblem and many beautiful flowers. The nun Der now buried in our cemetery is nearly 20.
 Rev Mir Johnson has new horse.
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TRUMBULL.

A special meeting of the Congrega- tional society has been called to be held
 in the basement of the church for Thurs. day evening, June 8, at 7.30 p. m., to ap-
 point trustee or trustees to take care o1 the societies funds, and to take action or certain communications from friends o1 said society in regard to certain gifts and bequests. This meeting is of great i'm portance and should be attended by ev. cry member of the society. Mrs Lewis Brinsmade has been sick at
 her daughters in Stratford. Chestnut Hill school is making prepa.
 ration for flag raising in the near fu- ture..
 Mrs Hiltz, assisted by her son, Charles E. Ford, will occupy the Stephen Ster. ling place. Miss Mary Eaton of Smith college and
 E. Foth of Springfield were guests oi Rev and Mrs w. K. White, Monday and
 Tuesday.
 Howard Beach continues to improve MT Beatty, who has been in England
 on business for few weeks, returned last week.
 Rev MT White went to Hartford, Wed. nesday, to attend the graduating exer.
 cises at the Hartford theological semi nary.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
COMMUNITY TOPICS.


 The Band of Hope postponed their New York trip till this week.
 A party of nine attended special meet ing of Stratford grange. Saturday even- ing.
 About 50 attended the c. E. cociable at Mrs Andrew Wakeman's, Tuesday evcn- ing. The program was varied and enjoy able consisting of music, reading, po- tato contest, refreshments, and social chat.
 Mrs Arthur Hull who has been on the sick list, is improving.
 Miss Hattie Banks has entertained re- iatives from Danbury EWilliam Morehouse and Rufus Fitch have visited at D. B. Adams
 William Goodsell has recently pur- chased new top buggy.
 A number from this section attended
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The Holyoke street railway company is pre- pairing to run trolley road to the top ot Mt. Tomt and as preliminary has bought 50 acres of land on top of the mountain and negotiated for all that is needed for the approach. The mountain rises 900 feet above the present ter. minus of the railway, but route has been found which will give a grade of only about six feet to the hundred tor the whole distance, and 1t Is proposed to use the ordinary trolley system. There is a summer hotel on top of the mountain, which will reap mighty har- vest If the road is put through. Just across the river Mt Holyoke rises up, on which an. other fine hotel is located. This is reached by carriage drive and an inclined railroad. It at tracts a more fashionable patronage. The views from this mountain are not excelled in New England.
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In speaking Of the heroism of the soldiers In the Civil war. attentionis often lost of the noble part played by the wives and sisters who remained at home. Rev Mir Root of Hart ford m an address on Sunday, touch. cd on this point. He said "But those who suffered most were they who were left behind, the wives. parents and rela, tives of those who fell in battle." Referring to the patriotism of women Mir Root said that there has never been bitter warfare against oppression where women have not sustained the burden Of sorrow. Itis proper, while for giving. not to forget that we were right. Gar field said the war for the Union was eternally right and the war against the Union was eter- nally wrong. All hall the era of good feeling. but let not the remembrance of who was right In the great struggle be neglected. The sword was drawn for principle us right as that for which our fathers foughtsat Lexington. Con cord and Bunker Hiil."
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Don't tax the bicycle. The introduction of bicycles Into such common use as is every where manifest, is agreat public benefi,. We regret to see any disposition to tax what is Of 50 much advantage to those whs are not pos sessed of much capital. andto whom abicycle Is almost necessity in conveying them to and from their places Of labor. The majority of thosc using the bicycle cannot with perfect ease bear the burden of q tax levied upon the means of oflocomotion In daily use by them. Thelaws Of Connccticut exempt from taxation household furniture to the value of &5oo. farm ing tools to the value Of esoo besides many otli- or artlelss. There is no possible reason for ieyyine q tAx upon what rarely rtses in value above tloo.or tI50. some effort to enforce tho collection oftaxes from the property of the rieh may be justinabie, but to tax the posses-
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ever kept and not one soldiers grave neg iected by the loyal and true. Long may the flag wave over the land of fine free and the graves of the brave.-
 A society was started in Bridgeport. last week, which will he called .sThe Connecticut Sons of the Revolutjon,, with IS members. Rev X exander Ham, ilton was secretary, pro tenn. For further particulars. or any one who would like to join it, inquire f'f the secretary.
 Mrs Rue "nl San. who have been N ith Der brother-in-law. John Williams. fnr the past year. have returned 10 her home in Honesdalr, Pa.
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Bridgeport. Friday. June2


 Bridgeport. Friday, June 2 Expect this store to have the best shoe stock for children you'll not be disappointed; the pretty styles, nice fitting, neatly finished shoes, such as 8 particu- lar parent Wants.
 Cute little lnoccasins for ba- bies. half a dozen colors, soc and 75c.
 Fine brown goat shoes for lit- tie folks, shaped as nicely as shoes for grown-up people, sizes ? to $ 75c; larger sizes, 5 to 8, with spring heels $1.
 Dainty patent leather cloth top shoes, spring heels, sizes 5 to 8 $1. 30; sizes 8 1-2 to 10 1-2 $1.75. Do baby's ankles get tired? A pair of neat lace shoes with ankle supports will help that, $1.
 JOHN G. ROWLAND. 405 Main St..
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BEDDING.
ECHOES OF MEMORIAL DAY

ECHOES oF MEMORIAL DAY. Memorial day was appropriately ob- served at the Academy by quite large
 gathering among whom were many chil- dren. Prayer was offered by Rev E. l.. Bray, after which the audience join ed in singing 'sCoronation.'' Brief ad- dresses were then delivered by Rev w. A. | Swan and E. F. Shaw, the exercises clos | ing with the hymn, ''America." J. B. | Sanford, with a fouT-horse team deco
 rated with flags ,then took in the children and repaired to the different cemeteries in town where the graves of the soldiers were decorated with profusion of beau l tiful flowers.
 George A. Ezequelle of West Bedding is quite sick with typhoid pneumonia. Dr E. Smith attends him. Ben Godfrey of hometown is also suffering from the same disease.
 The schoolfn the Foundry and Ridge districts both closed, May 3l. Henry Whitehead's house is receiving
 new coat of paint at the hands of that
 artistic painter. Benjamin Bassett, which
 materially improves it's appearance. Quite stylish wedding took place at St Patrick's- church on Thursday last, | Miss Mary Qualy being united in mar
 riage to George Carroll of Bethel. Rev
 Father O'Donnell tied the knot in his
 usual felicitous manner. The scholars of the Foundry school gave very creditable exhibition consist ing of recitations and dialogues at the close of the term. Miss Elise Botsford | is teacher.
 l Dr Smith is having the old house near | his residence torn down and removed. l It is one of the old landmarks of Red- ding. The contractors are busy putting their | roads in good condition. W. c. Sanford has added to his stock 1 of cows, having purchased four from Rev c. w. Kelly, who has ceased sending l milk to the creamery.
 Sipperley is boring an artesian we'll for | the Gorham Brothers attheir new cream
 cry. After having completed his job there he will place one for Miss J. H {. | Sanford to which windmill will be at- l tached. Colds, sore throats, and whooping | cough are quite prevalent, keeping our | doctor busy.
 Emory Sanford, Sin company with his
 cousin, Ernest Jennings of Deep River have left to take in the wonders of the Worlds fair.
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the other day. and came near bleeding to death, but for the aid of pr Beardsley of Birmingham.
 Mrs Charles Booth is in poor health.
 Fred Hawley and sister of Naugatuck visited William o. French, last week.
 Mrs Charles k. Cochrane of Seymour, Mrs Charles Spencer of Naugatuck anu Mrs John Patterson and son Wallace of Shelton visited Mrs Charlotte Fox, last week.
 George Sherwood and wife were at his parents, this week.
 Fred French has all he can do at black smithing.
 Walter s. Bradley took in the circus at Bridgeport on Monday.
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DEATH OF MRS LEWIS A. CURTIS.

The whole community was greatly shocked on Sunday when it was known that on the previous evening Mrs Lewis A. Curtis had died suddenly in Auburn, N. Y. She went there the week before to visit the home of her youth. On Tues day she had several attacks of uncon- sciousness from which she seemed to en- tirely rally. On Thursday she became unconscious, and remained so until her death, Saturday evening. She was the daughter of Mrs Augusta Perry Steele of Hobart, N. r., who survives her. Short ly after her marriage to Lewis A. Curtis they came to Southport, where they have resided for 20 years. She was universal ly loved and respected by all who knew her and many will miss her deeds of kind ness. A devout member of Trinity par ish, she was seldom absent from church, and was always enthusiastic and liberal in her assistance for all works for the good of the parish. She leaves hus- band and two sons, Roderick F. and Lew is B. Curtis. The remains were brought to Southport on Tuesday. The funeral services were held at her late residence on Wednesday afternoon. Rev Dr Guil- bert ofiiciated. The house was filled with sorrowing friends. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The interment was in Oak Lawn cemetery, by the side of her two little grandchildren.
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DEKoFING HIS LIFE TO THE MINISTRY. Herman Siel formerly lived in this town (and whom many will remember) but later moved to Danbury, was in town, last week Thursday, and paid short call to few his former acquaintances. Mir Siel has been pursuing d course of studies at the Congregational theological college at Oberlin, Ohio. from which he graduated about three weeks ago and he is now ready to be ordained as a minis ter of the Congregational faith. He pro- poses to devote his time and labors to the interests of the Home Missionary society of the Congregational denomination and especially to the organizing of German Congregational church societies. Mir Siel preached to German audience at the Congregational church, last Sunday af- ternoon.
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the barn party at Charles Mills and re- ported pleasant time.
 MT and Mrs Henry Craft spent Sunday with his mother in Easton
 Arthur Banks and sister have spent Sunday in Weston.
 Elmer Buckley is doing team work it Greens Farm.
 DEERFIELD.
 Minott A. Smith and Willie Shanley spent Sunday at Clark Nichols. Albert Elwood has new horse and now does his farming with pair. Mrs c. R. Nichols and daughter have visited her sister, Mrs Adams of Weston. family by the name of Warner have moved into the Charles France place.
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HUNTINGTON.

MT and Mrs E. J. Buckingham made d visit to E. K. Morgan's and family at Newtown, last Sunday.
 David N. Lane of the Center has re- cently made another endowment to the Bridgeport hospital of $500O, making $20, 900 he has donated to the hospital.
 The annual school meeting for the Center district has been called for this week, Saturday evening x
 iIiiam Tbompaon has just repaired
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sion of man without extensive resources, to whom q small sum Is of as much valne as n large one to a wealthy citizen, is niggardly proceeding which no liberal government, that desires to help those who are trying to help themselves should indulge in.
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edge of his lawn next to the sidewalk on High street terraced.
 Charles ". Bolles has had the side walk in front of his residence on Black man avenue.curbed and the gutter paved.
 Born, Thursday, May 25, son to Rev and Mrs William Morrall.
 On account of the union service at the Methodist church, last Sunday evening, evening prayer was said at St Thomas church at 5 o'clock.
 All of the property owners on the north side of Greenwood avenue in the vicinity of Firemen's hill are having theil
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The Hon Clement Stakeholder of Chicago ut- tered this praiseworthy sentiment "There is acrying need for better country roads. There Is an army of unemployed men wanting bread. Give us the roads; give them the work. You will accomplish two results, both widespread and beneficial"
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LYONS PLAIN.
MEMoRIAL DAY DISCREPANCIES.

NENIOhIAL DA1 OboEIif ANCEs.
 Flags and bouquets of flowers were placed on the graves of the soldiers, names given below: Charles Boucher John Seeley, Jerome B. Crofut, Henry Trowbridge, George Kicks, Abram Hen- drickson, and one monument where only the name is inscribed, that of David Sherwood of Bridgeport, who died in Andersonville, probably buried in an un- known grave. Let Memorial day be
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AT ST THOMAS CurrRcH

Rev William Morrall, rector of St Thomas church, will preach a series of sermons during the Trinity season, upon practical subjects. His subject for next Sunday mornings remarks will be 1.-The religion of Man" As the ''man' is es- pecially referred to in this subject, he should be present in large numbers to hear the sermon for himself and not send proxy in the person of his wife or some other female member of his family.
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The newspaper which admits rum adver. tisements to it's columns trots in the same class with the whisky bottle and beer guzzler. And there are some of our excellent news papers In Western Connecticut, which we are surprised to see in this class.
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The World comes out sensibly in favor means of reinforcing the revenues. But the monopolists and money bags would fight such a measure to the death. But it's got to come.
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GOOD DHILL-BRADLEYVILL

Mrs Robert s. Gray has been spending some time with friends on Long Island. Miss Hattie Hull is visiting her grand father in Ncrwalk.
 | Theron Brown has had a relapse, but Is again improving.
 D. w. Browns horse escaped from the pasture, last week, and was taken up at the Dennfson farm at Bedding Ridge. Dan says he had to go almost to THE BEE office to find It.
 Misss Maggie Culihan, who has spent
 the winter with Mrs J. B. Dfkema1l, re-
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The presentation of the oratorio, ,"The Prod igal Son." last week, was a surprising success both in point of attendance and merit. Rev Mir Wright deserves the cordial thanks of the community for his efforts. It was a musical treat for Newtown people.
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LONG HILL.
TO ACCOMMODATE THE CHILDREN.

A great many attended the circus.
 The parents went because the children
 wanted to go. Oh! no, they would not
 have gone if it had not been for the
 young ones! It brings to mind the old adage, A poor excuse is better than none.
 T. A. Mallett has sold his place to Luther Davis of Bridgeport. Mr and Mrs Tracy Dunning spent Sun day with his parents, MT and Mrs Gran vile Dunning.
 The dramatic club of Monroe will give
 an entertainment at the hall, Monday, June 5. If stormy, it will be given the next evening, Tuesday, commencing at B b. m. Ice cream and cake will be serv- ed at the close of the entertainment. This club has gained much praise where | they have played. w. B. Coan & Son have finished saw- Ling the piece of timber bought of J R. |Brinamade, and will set up their mill on a piece lately bought of l.. 6. Beers.
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next Friday evening, their former meet ing and action being found to be want ing in some technical formalities.
 Miss Susie Chambers closed the spring term of the Center school, last Friday. She has had a large school numbering over 40 and has given good satisfaction. doing good work both in teaching and government.
 The children of the late Mrs Cyrus Hlnman are at her old residence settle ing up the affairs of the estate.
 Miss Lulu Munsonis with her brothers family, Arthur D. Munson, having been obliged to leave her school in Norwalk on account of loss of voice.
 Ira Bradley is improving slowly.
 Dea Warren Mitchell had large birth day party, last Monday, many guests from out-oi-town being present.
 D. Merwin Mitchell has been quite in- disposed the past week. His wife and daughter, are in Boston at the closing exercises of the '93, class at the Massa- chusetts Institution of Technology, where his son Benjamin NJ. Mitchell graduates, having completed the full course with honors, and in spite of sick ness, the highest, most thoroughly modern and scientific course of study in America.
 Mrs George N. Platt has been quite sick, but is recovering.
 Rev David F. Pierce has been quite unwell, this spring. and although around seems mucd indisposed. His daughter, intends entering Wellesley college, the coming year.
 H. T. Allen and friend from Water bury spent Sunday with George Russell.
 Warren Guthrie, Jr., spent Sunday with c. L. Mitchell.
 Mrs H. Nj. Jessup spent few days with her sister. Mrs 0. N. Platt.
 Dr Rogers was called to Purchase, last week.
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The excellent portrait of Rev Mir Fairbank oi Roxbury, is presented by courtesy of the Springfield Republican. This journal by the way, has few equals in the country from news and literary standpoints.
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that was so badly damaged by lighten- ing, last September. It is pleasure to the many friends
 here of the Hon D. N. Morgan to know that his family will spend the summer
 months here at Bonnibrook.
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The body of an unknown man was found floating in the water, near the mouth of the river, last week. Medical Examiner Cogswell took charge of the body, and it was buried by the town. It was thought to be a man of about 60 years of age, but had been in the water so long it was impossible to find any means of identification.
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LOOK OUT FOR YOUR DOGS.

A special agent is looking up all cases where dogs have not been licensed and prosecutions are to follow. Itis cheaper to pay $l.l5 orsS6 than $7 and costs.
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In Fairfield County.
SOUTHPORT.
MISS MURRAY's DOGS AGAIN.

One night the fine Southdown sheep of Frederick Bronson were attacked by dogs belonging to Miss Murray. Early in the morning the dogs were discovered in the pasture, when it was found that 3 sheep and lambs were missing; many of them will die. One ram was especially valu- able, having cost $125. The town will have to indemnify Mir Bronson and suit against Miss Murray will surely follow.
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 r. H. Bedford has arrived in the Farms. E. T. Bedford comes to-day.
 B. A. Bulkley has returned from trip through the South.
 Miss c. NJ. Bulkley has returned from Richmond, Va., where she has spent the winter with her sister, Mrs Currant.
 Miss Elsie BulSley has returned from Boston.
 Mrs Dayton and Hughes Dayton have returned to Southport for the season.
 Warren D. Waterman is here for the summer.
 The report of D. c. Sanford shows that the oysters were greatly damaged by the recent heavy storm. The most damage was done in this section. The damage is estimated to be between two and three million dollars.
 Miss Curtis and MT Ely of New York have been the guests of Mrs o. T Sher- wood.
 Representative E. l.. Wells has been appointed the consul of the League of American Wheelmen for Southport.
 A large crowd attended the Barnum & Bailey circus in Bridgeport, Monday.
 MT and Mrs w. s. Pennoyer and son of Bridgeport, have visited at B. Gray's.
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turned to her home in Bridgeport, last Saturday.
 Mrs John Baldwin of Long Island is visiting her sister, Mrs Ferris