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BRING ALONG A STEAM PIANO.

About 30 or 40 of the Danbury wheel club members visited Bethel, last week Friday evening, on their wheels. and
 with their squawkers all in good working
 order, and from the noise they made one
 would have thought that Bedlam had
 been let loose. The next time they come
 we hope they will bring steam calliope
 and let one man do the playing. Carpenters have been repairing the
 damage done to Hickok's block by the fire, some time since.
 St Thomas society are having the par
 ish house repainted. L. Merritt, the
 painter,is doing the work.
 Henry Osborne has had his buildings
 on Elm street connected with the sewer system, which runs through that street. Chauncey Donalds has had some need ed repairs and alterations made to the
 chimneys of his tenement house on Pros pect street. Andrew J. Hallock, the ma son, did the work.
 AuulC" ddllOSh IS HIS hOuSC
 on Division street repainted. c. s. An | drews' men of Danbury are doing the | work.
 Don't fail to see the display of chrys-
 anthemums at the parish house, this aft
 ernoon and evening.
 William A. Gilbert has returned from
 few days visit in New York City. Walker Mcdowell has moved his fami- l ly from Chestnut street to Mrs Lauren Hickok's house on Main street, near the | Congregational church. Mrs Florence Banks, formerly of this
 town, but now of Ohio, is visiting with her relatives in this place.
 J. Mark Ives who has charge of the
 leather department at Andrews, Macken-
 zie & Co.'s factory, has moved his fami- ly from Danbury into the house with P. | A. Roberts, ,on Elgin avenue. Last week Wednesday being the festi- val of All Saints, services were held in | St Thomas church at 10.30 o'clock. Mass was also said in St Mary's church at o'clock in the morning. Mrs Frank Schoonmaker is under the
 doctors care.
 D. R. Hull has moved his harness
 business into the new building erected | for him on Elm street.
 Died, Thursday, November ?, Lois O., | wife of James Sherman. Her funeral
 was attended Friday afternoon at | o'clock, from her late home on Center | street, Rev Charles A. Knesal of the
 Methodist church, of which deceased
 was a devout member, officiating. l A delegation of the Bethel fire depart
 ment went to Westport, Tuesday, to
 take part in parade in that town.
 Andrews, Mackenzie & Go. are hav-
 ing an addition built on the case room of
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DOGS Dogs continue to play havoc with VERSUS sheep about Connecticut. Dogs got SHEEP. into Edgar N. spauldng's flock at sufield few nights since. He had a small flock of high grade sheep and dogs fell among them and killed every one of them. On the dog question the Connecticut Farmer re- marks "Connectlcut dogs, we are sorry to say, show no satisfactory evidences of reform, but continue to exterminate the sheep as op portunity offers, with m occasional human lunch by way of variety. Up in Winsted the other evening, two of them tackled a servant girl, bit one ear entirely off and literally sampled her face, arms, body and legs. These two have fortunately ibeen killed, but what use any man in q civilized community has for such brutes, or what excuse tor coping them, is not reported. If he has any property that girl Is fairly entitled to the last cent of it." We believe there should be still more strin- gent legislation againstthe dog, especially the sheep.killing dog. He has done much to ruin the sheep industry in this state.
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ANOTHER FLAG RAISING.
 The flag raising exercises of the Gen. ter school district took place on Friday afternoon and reflected great credit on the teacher, Miss Mary Flood, and her well drilled pupils. The following is the program, every part of which was we'll done:
 Singing by the school. "Amerlca." Reading, "History of the flag" Maud Durbin Recitation, 'The dear old f1ag," Alice Gorham Recitation, "Union and liberty" Lola Town
 send.
 Recitation, James Lovely. "IIail to the flag" Lena Baldwin. Song by the school.
 "The American flag" Eddie Miller. "Flag of the seas," Eva Durbin. Recitation, Anna Lovely. "Our flag" Peter Peterson. "Flag of the free," Mary Lynch. "Stars and stripes," Willie Lovely. Raising the flag by Willie Beers, the younges scholar.
 The exercises closed with few re marks by Rev E. l.. Bray and E. P Shaw. After a bountiful lunch of coffee and cake, the audience dispersed, de l lighted with the manner in which the af | fair passed off. Much credit is due tt the teacher, Miss Flood, for the success of the program.
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Fairfield County News
STEPNEY.
A MISSIONARY MEETING.

The semi-annual convention of the Womans' foreign missionary society con- vened at Brdgep ort, Friday, October 10, 1893. A very interesting report of the occasion was obtained by Mrs H. A.. Pratt, the jealous delegate from this place. Her report of the addresses of the different speakers is minute, clear and succinct. One of the speakers, re- ferring to China and the customs of the country said, "The ordinary hospital of China is the street. It is a common sight to see dead body on the street. One day as l was riding in my chair was lifted over body. The only safe way to give aims to the poor, miserable ones is through the missionary society. One day gentleman was nearly thrown over a bridge, chair and all, so great num- Der pressed upon him, because he gave one bcggar l0cents." A large number of delegates from various societies were present and other societies were repre- Sented by letter. It was q gathering of ssome of the nObtst Christian women of our time, and each one received profit and instruction by imparting the same to Othcrs.-
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It should be a lesson in politeness to our young men, especially when ladies are driving for themselves.
 Mrs J. Burnham has been visiting at her mothers, Mrs Henry Winship's. Mrs George Cole and daughter have returned, after weeks absence visiting friends in Dover Plains, N. Y.
 Mrs Holmes played the organ in church on Sunday, instead of Mrs Crofut, who is confined to the house by illness.
 Mrs Thompson, d lady who is engaged in missionary work, addressed the peo- pie at Long Ridge, Sunday afternoon, in behalf of the heather women sand girls. She organized society for foreign mis- sions.
 Miss Katie Cooper of Pound Ridge, N. r., is visiting her friends. | Eliakim Barnum Jan aged and eccentric man. who has lived for many years ir the family of Mrs Carter, died Monday morning. The funeral was held or Thursday and the burial was in the Um pawaug cemetery.
 Mrs Ridge is visiting her daughter Mrs John Beers.
 Mrs E. s. Barlow has been spending several days with her daughter, Mrs " White. in Weekeepeemee.
 Invitations are out for social dane, on Friday evening, at the residence o Seth Sanford.
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The Pulse of the People.
THE SABBATH DAY.
THE BEE BUzz.]

The Christian who keeps the Sabbath day holy and finds in 1t only day of spiritual free dom and exalted enjoyment needs no legisla- tion for him l; but the carnal and lawless must be restrained now as ever, from worldly busi- ness and debasing pleasures or there can be no Sabbath rest or enjoyment tor any. Socie- tv must protect itself against Sabbath desecra- tfon as against any other evil.
 Certain principles must be insisted upon as essential to the proper observance of the Sab hath. Works of necessity and charity which nnf io do would violate the law of God, do not diahonor. but hallow 1t. But men have no moral right to work, buy, sell, and give them selves up to pleasure, just the same as they Jn and should do for six days in the week, be- esuae to do so Is to injure society and to dis honor God. The Seventh day should De sea sen of rest and quiet, tor moral instruction and worahip and society wrongs itself and consents Co it's own degradation and ruin, when it permits 1t to become otherwise. The law of the Sabbath must be heeded.-lo.o o Wright.
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WOLF PITS.

Truman Hubbell has moved from the Stevens place to Plumtrees.
 Mrs Fairchild and son, Eddie are caring for w. H. Platt's farm while he is away.
 MT Seeber entertains company from York state.
 Mrs Morgan has entertained company Edward Mead has had a fine mOnumen erected to the memory of his wife.
 w. H. Platt is visiting in Bridgepor and other placss. Mir and Mrs William Brown have beer visiting in New York City.
 Mrs R. J. Wildman is in York stat caring for her mother, who is sick.
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A SUDDEN DEATH.

The news of the death of Major Platt of New York, came to the old residents of the village, with great suddenness, last week. He was stepping onto the el- evator at his place of business. He fell down two stories to the basement. He was taken up unconscious and taken to Bellevue hospital. He lived two days. He had fractured his skull and broken his arm and hurt himself internally. The funeral services were held, Wednesday evening, at his residence in New York.
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BETHEL.
MARY Is HOUSE CLEANING

Mary has been house cleaning since. well since she began. Mary enjoys house cleaning better than picking huck- leberries or having company, and when she has not had any of her own she has been known to borrow. But then Mary is stout and strong and of course we have to say young, and can move a stove about as easy as tack and a good deal in the same manner. But then she is a long time getting through this time (probably afraid she would have compa- ny come) but the inevitable Thanksgiv- ing day is coming, so she will proba bly finish up some time this week.
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Daniels Farm Endeavor prayer meet ing, Tuesday evening, was led by the president of the Trumbull society, John Beach. The schoolhouse was nearly filled and the meeting was an excellent one. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesday evenings, if pleasant; if stormy, on the next fair evening. The people have Loyalty stood by these meet ings in the past, and the indications are that they are likely to do so. Other families are becoming interested and there is no reason why much good can not be done through these meetings. Anything that is the worth doing costs effort.
 Daniel Ward is putting up an exten- sion to his mill. w. N. French is doing the work.
 Mrs Lewis Brinsmade has been visit ing Mrs l.. Nichols of Long Hill.
 John Beach, president of the Trum- bull society, expects to visit Chestnut Hill Y. P. s. c. E., next week Thursday evening. It is to be hoped that all will 1 try to be present.
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LOOKING BACKWARD.

MT Editor; In casting about for something to write about, and work of the divine. Cor other afifatus), can suggest no title for these Inc of inc People," And no doubt all who have fhe patience to read, will consider them such. tion N of our country, our thoughts are irresist- ahiv ied backward to the genesis of our nation anX Government, in a feeble way tracing 1t
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DISTRICT ot NEWTowS. ss. PROBATE

RESTRICT of NEWTOwN, ss. PROBATE U COURT, November l. ls=t3.
 Estate Of SARAH E. SHERMAN, late of New town in said District.
 Upon the application Of the executor of said estate praying this court to appoint trustee to receive the funds Of said estate as per ap- plication on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, in Newtown in said district.on the llth day of November lss3, at l o'clock in the after noon, and that notice be given of the pen dency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same one time in some newspaper hav- ing a circulation in said district, at least live days before the time for said hearing
 MICHAEL J. BRADLEY, Judge.
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PLATTSvILLE.

A number of young people from this place attended the party at Harry Bowles,in Tashua, last week.
 Mir and Mrs Henry Hurd and Mrs Por- ter of Bridgeport have visited Mrs E. N. Taylor.
 Miss Kitty Galloway attended the an- nual convention of the Christian Endeav- or union held in Bridgeport, last week.
 Wakeman Bradley has bought the barn and contents near the new dam, which
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.

receive subscriptions for the Ladies Home Journal, all the New York papers; h fact every paper published in the United States, and will lake care of your subscription just as we'll as if sent the publisher direct, thus relieving you of the trouble of writing.
 JOHN J. NoRTHR0P, at Newtown Postofiee,
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DEATH OF JUDGE A. W. SANFORD.

After a long period of ill-health, Judge Albert w. Sanford passed away quietly on Monday evening. He was 79 years of age and leaves one daughter who has been his faithful comforter during his declining years. For several years he was judge of probate immediately pre- ceding the present incumbent.
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AT ST PAUL'S.

On Sunday morning, Rev Mir Jones gave sermon on the healing of the blind man, from St John 9 :3S, ssLord, I be- lieve."
 On All Saints day service was held at 9 a. m. The Holy Communion was ad- ministered and short address appropri- ate to the day was made by the rector. After the services, the annual meeting of members of the guild was held in the par ish room and officers elected for the en- suing year. Reports were read and mon ey raised from various sources was shown to be over $500. Mrs Samuel Glover was elected president again after an absence of more than year, travelling in Europe.
 St Mary's-by- -the-Sea is closed for the winter. Ten persons from Black Rock were at St Paul's, Sunday morning. to Bridgeport and is now domiciled at 12s Norman street.
 At meeting of the firemen, last week, eight new members were initiated, mak- ing total of 29 good men and true It was voted to purchase powerful suc- tion pump, especially suited to their needs at present, with suction hose and 200 feet of four-inch hose.
 Miss Emma Wakeman is home after a six weeks tour in the West.
 Miss Minnie Burr began her duties as school teacher in the Middle district, this week.
 Exercises by the Sunday school, of unusual interest, will 10. m feature of she Thanksgiving services at the Con- gregational church.
 B. Betts has number of fine paintings of the principal buildings in Chicago at
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A The venerable Hartford Courant CENTURY reached it's l2oth mile stone on Sat AND urday. it is the oldest newspaper QUARTER in the country. This able daily OF LIFE. stands in the first class, with such Journals as the New York Times, Providence Journal, Boston Herald, Boston Journal and Springfield Republican,.
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Children Cry for Pitchers castogia.

their hat factory. They are also having another office built, to be used by the ecretary exclusively.
 M. E. Brown, of the hat firm of Brown GS Co.,, of Cincinnati, O., was in town, last week Thursday, looking after shapes for spring trade.
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STEVENSON.

Rumor has it that Fl. E. Bradley is to move Go New York City.
 Mrs James Bennett of Bridgeport is cider apples. Web Down has loaded a car at the same place and also one at Monroe.
 John Sherwood has returned from
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.

A special town meeting was held on Thursday, at which it was voted to ac- cept a new road and bridge made by the Gilbert manufacturing company of Georgetown, and empowering the select men to deed them the old highway which passes between their factories and which was dangerous on account of horses be- ing frightened by the chatter of machin- erv The selectmen were also empOw- cred to buy new road machine if they deemed it expedient.
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from it's conception in the womb ot North America, to it's birth. chrlstened among the nations of the world as The United States of America. How was the germ ot this (which should be the grandest form of human gVern. ment,) first fecundated! We all should know somewhat of the history of our country from the first English settlement in Jamestown, Va, in 1907, the settlement ot the Dutch at Manhat- tan Island, (New York; in 1914 and the land ing, settlement and struggles of the Pilgrims on Plymoth Rock in 1920, the throes, pains and discomforts of the body polite resulting in the "Boston Tea Party" and later in the battle of Lexington, all of which were strong indica- dons that "MOther Nature" was about to give birth to a nation; therefore the signs being correctly observed and noted by such physic- tans ot the body polite, as laid down an xxi oms of national health, such truths as were embodied in 'COmmon Sense", "The Rights Of Man, |" 'The Crisis" and which culminated in "The Declaration of Independence" with their entire lite devotion to the cause, through the throes and travail of the Revolution, our nation was born, idlabor beginning July I, TIC. The young giant when born, however, was not perfect in physique or tendencies, as there were certain environments and various influences bearing upon it which seriously modified it's physical and moral character
 The institution of human slavery, saddled up
 on us by certain Dutch traders, and nowhere rebuked by that generally accepted authority,
 'The Holy Bible," that same Biblical institu
 ton, as we all know, being foreign to the very conception and nature of our glorious govern ment, founded on the rights of man, with the efforts of many (will not say quack,) but ineffi- cient doctors, resulted in a disease of the na- tiOn, which necessitated the radical treat ing the years of the war Of the rebellion, lSGO- lSG5-Is that all? No. If you can bear with us you will allow us a few words in the future. - T. N., Goshen, Conn, October 30, lS'H.
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THE
The republicans carried abor

THE lnC lepubllChlS ChIElGu hDoul
 STATE everyth 'ng in the state elections ELECTIONS on Tuesday. Maynard was de feated in New York by s0,OOO votes and the re, publcans elected their ticket by 3o,OG0 In Brooklyn Mayor Boody, democrat, was de foated by schlcren, republican. Grcenhalge, republican, was elected governor of Massa- chusctts by 5000 plurality New Jersey, Iowa and Pennsylvania were carried by the republicans, the latter by l2O,0O0. Virginia and Maryland went solidly democratic. The electlng Judge Gary, who opposed the anarch i4tg
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SHOE NEWS.
Bridgeport, Friday. November To, lsaa.
FOR WINTER.

nfiogeport, frlday, November 10, ls9s.
 FOR WINTER. Heavy calf boots, double soles, S2; good quality, as good as most stores sell for $2.5O. Oil grain leather boots, long legs, $2.50; quality is remarka- bly good.
 Extra quality oil grain leather boots, $3.50.
 Fine calf dress boots, $3.50. Heavy winter shoes, oil grain leather, $1.40.
 Porpoise calf shoes, water. proof, very durable, $2.50. Fine grain leather shoes, warn and dry, "Invincible" brand, $3
 JOHN G. ROWLAND. 405 Main St.
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STAMFORD.
DEATH OF W. W. PORTER.

w. W. Porter, who with his family has resided on lower Main street, died from the effect of a paralytic stroke, aged 56 years, and was buried from his late residence, Wednesday afternoon. The interment was made in the family plot at Mountain Grove cemetery, Bridgeport. MT Porter was a son of the late Dr Porter of Bridgeport, former well known dentist in that city, and leaves a wife and two sons to mourn his lOss
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TWO WEDDINGS.

Married, Thursday, November ?, at the Congregational parsonage by Rev Henry l.. Slack, William s. Judd and Miss Susan Stone, both of this town.
 Married, Wednesday, November l, at the Congregational parsonage by Rev Henry L. Slack, Alfred E. Bevans of Newtown to Miss Clara B. Comstock of this town.
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WEST BEDDING.
A RECKLESS DRIVER.

While driving through Little York, one day last week, Mrs E. Durgy was run into by reckless driving young man. Her buggy was overturned and badly wrecked. She escaped with q sprained hand and some severe bruises-
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has been occupied by the Italians. We hear the barn has had other inhabitants besides the men and they still remain. But Wakeman will not be charged extra for them, only the trouble Of moving then with the barn to Bedding.
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A HALLOWEEN PARTY.

A charming Halloween party was given Tuesday evening, at the residence of Charles Clucas. Among those present were MT and Mrs J. Hartshorne, the Pearsalls, Messrs Mills, MT and Mrs H. 5. Glover
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EASTON.

The cards are out for the marriage of Miss Alice l.. Garfield and Wallace B. Davis, on Wednesday evening, Novem- Der 15, at S.30 o'clock.
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Inn EEL inil.nlIIn

THE BEE introduces in this issue
 NEW nSpeciul department for tine la FEATURE. dies, consisting ot n weekly letter on fashions. 1t will be illustrated each week and k prepared by specialist in New York. This letter will appear in no other paper in Fairfield nnd Litchhcld counties.
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SOUTHPORT.

D. B. Wheeler has already killed his fine porkers, and is repairing his dam at his ice pond. \ good farmer always keeps ahead of his work, and that is what MT Wheeler does.
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RuCKLEN,S ARNICA SALYE-

The best salve in the world tor cuts, bruises sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter
 chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions and positively cures piles or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect sat sitaction, or money refunded. Price 25c box. For sale by E. F. HawIev.
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THAT The vivaclous Editor Byington of NoRWALK the Norwulk Gazette in writing
 EDITOR. about the Hartford Courant's birthday, has word to say about his own newspaper experience. He writes "lt will be 52 years ago next spring that its present proprietor entered the office of the Gazette as reporter, compostor,pressman and"devil nll combined. Without a break, h. has com tinucd laborer upon it to the present time There were several papers started in Conncc prior to Isoo, but none, SO far us we know save The Cournnt and Gazette, whicl have so long life Of unbrokon publication.' Editor Byington is apparently as much ir love with his profession, as in his younger days,
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Editorial Ink Drops.

It Is refreshing to see the way the PERTINENT Bridgeport police are getting at QUESTION ter the low resorts in that city proper officials in this town against certain resorts whose very presence are a source oj danEor to the community;
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TRUMBULL.
POPULATION INCREASING.

The population of Trumbull must be on the increase, for the schools seem to be full of children. White Plains school has accommodations for all the pupils now in attendance. The demand for tene- ments in the country is increasing.
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CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

The first chrysanthemum exhibition of the Fairfield horticultural society was d success beyond the most sanguine expec- tations of any of the members. The ex- hibit of the queen of autumn would have been creditable to a much larger place than Fairfield. It certainly was beau tiful collection, too varied to describe. The large hall over MT Betts' store was filled with plants and cut flowers from this village, from MT Gilman of Black Rock, Mir Hubbell of Stratfield and Mir Horn of Southport. One chrysanthemum measured five feet and 10 inches across it and had 530 open flowers on it. The shamrock and Scotch heather were ex- hibited by Miss D. Glover. Some plants were awarded premiums. The society are under great obligations to MT and Mrs Wright for the premiums donated by them for the exhibition.
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she Worlds fair, which are to be hung in the hall oyer the store. MT and Mrs H. c. Sturges pleasantly
 celebrated their tin wedding on Wednes- Jay evening at the cottage. Many of the guests at the original ceremony were present.
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SOUTHBURY.

J. B. Brennan has painted his house in cOlors. making a neat and attractive looking residence.