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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-04-28

r The senatorial contest should not
he allowed to take precedence over
Gbe passage a reform election law.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-04-28

The Caucasian is awful fnnny, bnt
don't seem to be aware of it.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-04-28

Legislators, remember no election
q a Senator until reform election
law has been passed.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-04-28

CaH anyone honestly declare
whether Cleveland is a Democrat or
Republican ?
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-04-28

An unmanly man is as Objectionable
ia Journalism as elsewhere.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-04-28

The PRoGREss is still in for reform
and will continue its labors to that
end.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-04-28

A middle course on all question:
IS generally safe one.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-04-28

A principle is no less a principle
because others fail to indorse it.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-04-28
VI. l.. Church south.

For the general convention of the "
+. Church, South, at Memphis, Tenn
April 80 to Mayl, and for the State con-
vention of the Y. NJ. c. A. at Texarkans
April - to -. the Cotton Belt RaiIwsr
will sell tickets at reduced rates. FW
DouohOe, Union Ticket Agent.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-04-28

There is some times victory 10 de-
Feat.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-04-28

The people are the soverelgns in a
MemOcratic State.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-04-28

The peoples choice for Congress is
The PROGRESS choice and we stand
committed to support him.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-04-28

The penitentiary lease must 50.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-23
ing for her.
TRUMBULL.
TAIT's MILL ON FILL TIME

T
 Orders are beginning to come in for straWboard, and i'ait's mill are now run nlng on full time to the delight of all the employees.
 The hard times are being felt consider ably. Those who can possibly furnish employment in these days, should make the fact known. Those in need of em- ployment ought to seek it diligently. It will never do to wait for better times. indebtedness grows and Encouragement is sure to follow. Present needs should al- ways, as far as possible, be supplied from present industry. It is better to work for small wages than to eat the bread of idleness.
 The lecture, last Wednesday evening, was excellently read by Mrs M. l.. Haines, member of the Chautauuue circle. The lectures grow in interest, and the attendance has been good. Two more remain.
 At the Chautauque meeting, Monday evening, several very interesting papers were read on the history of the CIusades
 On account of the severe storm, Sun- day, Rev II. c. Whitney of Nichols did not preach in exchange. Rev w. F. White will preach in the Congregational church, next Sabbath morning, "a special sermon, previously announced. Church members are especially requested to be present.
 There is to be fellowship meeting in the Huntington Congregational church, Wednesday, February 2S, II a. m., to p. m. Cordial invitations have been sen, out.
 Miss Alice Nichols has new piano Miss Nichols and Miss Nettie Burton arc taking instrumental lessons of Miss You sey of Long Hill.
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in Danbury, Rev Albert F. Pierce pas tor. This is to be one of the missionary Field Days," which have proved very successful elsewhere. Nearly two hun dred churches in Connecticut are mak- ing arrangements to join i'll the plan. The aim is to bring many neighboring churches to a central point and there present by leading representatives in compact and striking form the immense and closely related work of the various denominational state and national ben evolent societies. The following so- cieties are united in this plan: The Missionary Society of Connecticut, The Congregational Home Missionary .So- ciety, The American Missionary Asso- citation, The Congregational Church Building Society, The American EdUca- tion Society, The Congregational Sum- day School and Publishing Society. | These Congregational churches have received invitations to this meeting to send pastors and as many delegates as possible: Bethel, Bridgewater, Brook field, Danbury Second, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Bedding, Ridgebury, Sherman, South Britain and Trumbull The list of prominent speak CTS promises a meeting of rare interest, and it is hoped that many from the New town church may be able to attend.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-23
OXFORD.

| Miss Annie Butler is spending the week with her cousin in West Haven. A number of sleighing parties in town, last week, from the adjacent villages. Mrs D. w. Fairchild of Danbury is visiting her sister, Mrs K. M. Davis, this week.
 Freddie Cable has been quite i'll the past few days, supposed to be the result of sudden cold. William O. Davis and Birdseye San- ford are both reported i'll with the humps.
 The grange meets at the residence of William Hughes, Friday evening, Feb- ruary 28. A full attendance of members is requested.
 The Misses Katie and Sadie Osborne, Rev MT Norris and k. |. Sanford formed a party from here that attended the Patti concert in New Haven, last Friday even- ing.
 Rev Mr Morris will hold service, each Friday evening through Lent, in the church.
 The oak leaves are rapidly dropping from the trees in this vicinity.
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LONG HILL.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE E.

PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
 Mrs o. s. Mallett has spent several days in New Haven.
 Mrs M. Hurd has an attack of the grip.
 Mrs c. k. Booth of Trumbull has wis ited her brother, Postmaster Hall.
 Mrs E. Platt has received word of the death of her mother.
 John Burghardt has moved into John Radcliffe's new house.
 F. s. Shelton has received two mor. carriages from Bridgeport to paint and other repairing is to be done on them.
 The Long Hill Carriage Go. does al kinds of repairing as well as make new Mir Hadley has a new order, tn. largest order they have had in som, time.
 | Remember the entertainment, Frida, evening, the 23d, at the hall, which wa announced in last weeks BEE. stormy it will be held the 27th.
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WOODBURY.


DEATH OF DEA TRUMAN H. HUDSON.
 Entered into rest, Sabbath morning, February II, Dea Truman H. Judson, aged v years. He had a very severe illness about a year ago, which some what weakened his constitution, and new diseases incident to his great age being added, have caused his demise. He had truly reached a good old age, and went to his burial like A shock of corn fully ripe for the harvest" Having resided in the upper Nonnewaug district the greatest part of his life, about four years ago he took up his residence in the Henry Lambert place on the banks of our beautiful river. Early in life he joined the North Congregational church, and became an active and efficient mem- Der, and for many years held the office of deacon therein. The church of his early choice is greatly indebted to him for his long and fruitful labors in it's be- half. Many will rise up to call him blessed. On his removal to his late res dence, he removed his church relations to the First church, and becamed high ly valued addition to it's membership. He was an excellent neighbOr, firm friend. kind husband and father, and a model in all the relations in life. For ty years ago, May session, 1854, he ser we'd the town as First representative in the General Assembly at New Haven. After long, honorable and useful life, he passes to the great beyond at the call of his Father and his God. He leaves a widow, one son, A IbeIt N. Jud- son, and numerous other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. His funeral was attended on Wednesday, Rev Joseph A. Freeman officiating.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-23
SOUTHPORT.
MISS Ed Woodbury.

There was molasses candy pull at the house of Charles Downs, last Thursday evening, that was we'll enjoyed by both old and young.
 Mrs George McBerney went from War ren Stowe's house to Bridgeport, last Friday.
 The school on Hull's Hill commences it's summer term next week. Miss Emma Weaber of Seymour will be the teacher.
 Edison Mallory loaded two cars of wood for John Pope at Pomperaug Val ley Depot, last Monday, to be shipped to Waterbury.
 Mrs George Wakelee of Naugatuek visited her old home i'll Kettletown, last Monday.
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A valuable horse belonging to w

A valuable horse belonging to Wilber c. Jennings of the Farm, was found dead Saturday morning. The horse seemed well Friday night and it is sup posed to have died from an attack of collie.
 Frank Cone, formerly of Southport, pleaded not guilty to the charge of for gery in the Superior court, Bridgeport, on Tuesday. If the case is not settled it will be tried next week.
 Simon Banks is suffering from 8 severe cold.
 Those who want copies of the report of the bureau of labor statistics can ob- tain them at the postotfice.
 The adjourned hearing on the appoint ment of trustee for the insolvent es- tate of M. F. Elwood, will be held to- morrow in Fairfield at the probate court.
 Sheriff Pike has been doing duty at the criminal Superior court, Bridgeport, during the week. He will be in his of flee tomorrow and Monday. Michael E. Lacey and Robert Wilson are on the jury for the criminal term of the Superior court, Bridgeport.
 Mrs Florence Hawley will probably be tried this term.
 The entertainment in the Town hall, last week Thursday evening, passed oil quite nicely. The program was varied, consisting of solos, choruses, tableaux. recitations and dialogues. The stage represented an olden time kitchen, with 1 it's fireplace, ancient furniture and spin hing wheel. There were large number in ancient costumes, many of the make ups being very fine. The audience which comfortably filled the hall, seem ed greatly to enjoy the whole program The supper was served down stairs al it's conclusion. The net proceed: amouted to $35.
 Rev Dr Guilbert preached in All Saints Memorial church, New Milford, Tuesday evening.
 Prof Stoddard of Smith college, North amptOn, Mass, is to deliver course o1 | six lectures at Pequot hall on Saturday nights, during March and April, or "Light," 'Electricity," 'Heat," anC 'Sound." The lectures are to be fully illustrated by experiments, etc.
 The vestry of Trinitys held meeting Monday evening.
 Charles s. Mills of New Milford, hat been in town for few days.
 Rev Kenneth Mckenzie of Westpor preached an eloquent sermon in Trinity Chapel, Wednesday evening, to a large audience.
 Last night, Rev Thomas Gul!ch, { missionary from the Hawaiian Is lands, lectured at Pequot hall, on th' ''Situation in the Sandwich Islands. Mir Gulich has only recently arrived il this country, and as he has full knowl edge of the islands, his lecture was very interesting and instructive. He helc the audience for an hour and half ant they were sorry when he stopped.
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BRoOKFIELD.
ROUND THE CENTER.

ROUND THE CENTER.
 Miss Lettie Sagendorf returned on Friday from a three weeks visit with relatives in Brooklyn.
 Rev G. W. Lawrence officiated at the funerals of four aged residents in the Center, last week: Mrs Betsy Fairehild, Mrs Augustus Tomlinson, Mrs George Peck, and Miss Marietta Fairchild. William H. Williams spent Sunday with his father, Dr A. l.. Williams. Mrs Clark Peck has returned from a visit with her daughter in Massaic, N. Y.
 Mrs Howard F. Mansfield of George town visited her parents, last week. Sidney Hawley has rented his tobacco warehouse and parties have commenced packing.
 MT Hyatt, who has been living at the Nable house will occupy the tenant house of Homer Keeler.
 Eugene H. Lake came home from Yale business college,Ne Haven, Thursday, to spend Sunday with his parents, MT and Mrs Henry D. Lake.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-23
GREENFIELD HILL.
DEERFIELD.

Quite number of young people from this place attended the surprise party given Miss Elsie Ward of Easton Center.
 Miss Laura A. Dowd has visited in Bridgeport.
 Miss Martha M. Burr is visiting her sister, Mrs George B. Cowles in New Britain, Conn.
 A large number attended Miss Clara Bradley's birthday party, which was Tuesday evening. Dancing was in- dulged in to music by Eugene Burr on the organ, Sam Buckley and Wesley Burr violin, and Burt Banks cornet. Refreshments were served about mid night, which consisted of sandwiches, cake, cheese, bananas and lemonade. After supper the donkey game was play ed, Harry Murr being the successful one and getting first prize. Henry Burr received the booby prize. Many useful and valuable presents were left with Miss Clara, pleasant reminders of her 18th birthday.
 Thomas Craik is having shed built.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-23
STEPNEY
REV DIR MERwIN's DONATION.

REV DIR MERWIN'S DONATION.
 Judging by the numbers attending the donation on Wednesday evening, Dr Merwin has a host of friends in this Vii cinity. The parsonage, a good sized house, was literally packed, every room was full and it was necessary for those in the parlors, when going to the dining room to supper, to pass out of the front door and by way of the veranda reach the sside entrance. Many came from quite a distance in large sleighs. One couple came riding in huge churn fas- tened to runners, bringing with them a supply of the finest cream and butter, not only deserving the name 'gilt edge, but golden quality clear through. The Sage butter is "top-gallant" and our farmers should feel proud in furnishing the cream for such a product. Mir Squin- obal, our popular meat dealer, ever ready to avail of good amusement and social gatherings, brought two two horse loads, nearly 20 people, and mammoth ham. There was plenty of music, instrumental and vocal, besides great treat was giv- en by Miss Maud Kapral of Bridgeport, who is so very clever in recitations. She recited several very amusing selections in a most pleasing manner. It was so- cial event long to be remembered, an old timed donation visit, proving to our worthy pastor the love and respect of the people ard leaving as a token very substantial amount of the lever useful'' for encouragement and added comfort.
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THE We are indebted to &

THE We are indebted to Sec CONNECTICUT retary of State Phelar
 RED fer copy of the handy
 BOOK. Connecticut s'red book for the current year. There have been added to the useful features of interest in the book, the names of members of the General Assembly of 1893, who have died or resigned, the legislative rulings of 1891 and 1893, the state referees, po- lice court clerks and prosecuting at- torneys, county and town health off, cers, game and fish wardens, new cities. new city officers, officers of the naval battalion, county, city and borough statistics list of cities and boroughs with date of incorporation, etc. The book contains the personnel of the 53d congress at the present time, and the usual variety of information about na- tional, state, municipal and town govern ment. A glance at the index will show the large amount of information on a variety of important subjects the book
 ~ contains. It also contains two maps of the state, a general map and one show ing the counties, senatorial districts and the towns. It Is handy volume to have round.
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CORNWALL BRIDGE.
DEATH OF W. $. CLARK.

William s. Clark died on Saturday, February 10, at the age of S4 years. He was born in this town and has held var ious local offices and represented the town in the General Assembly. He was one of the farmers who made farm ing pay and has always insisted that farmingl was a good business, if well managed.
 Ata meeting of the Cornwall Cemetery Association on February r, J. E. Cal houn was elected president; George c. Harrison, treasurer; Philo M. Kellogg, secretary.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-23
WASHINGTON.
ROMFORD.

Hughes Smith is carrying the Wood vile mail instead of H. w. Foote, the regular carrier, who is quite lame with rheumatism.
 wood job in Bethlehem have commenced a contract for drawing several thousand railroad ties to the station, some of which are for the Shepaug road and others for the New England road.
 M. c. Ford recently sought the surgical services of Dr Gardner to dress pain ful wound in the palm of his right hand, caused by a nail being driven into a throw at some animate object.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-23
THAT SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

At the town meeting held on Satur- day, it was voted to act with the town of Milford and bring the matter of the liability of the towns for the necessary expenses attending the grading of the new Washington bridge, before the su- perior court for settlement. Since 1889 the bridge has been free and the mango ment with the two counties, of New Haven and Fairfield. No repairs to any amount have been made to either ap- proach, and the question now is, shall the towns or the counties pay the large bill necessary, to put the approaches to the new bridge in proper shape. Stiles Judson, Jr., represents the town of Stratford aud J. B. Klein the county.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-23

THE The March number of the For FORUM um, (which, by the way, will
 FOR begin volume 11,) will contain MARCH. the sharpest and, it is believed, the most helpful discussion of the in- come tax that has anywhere appeared, Hon l'riel $. Hall, member of Congress from Missouri, who had made himself a great authority on this subject, will write in favor of it; and David A. Wells against it. The same number of the Forum will contain the first of a series of articles On different systems of social ism or communism that are favored by different groups of agitators in the United States Edward Bella my will ex plain definitely the program of the Nat ionalists, and Prof. William G. Sumner of Yale university will criticise this program, showing it's impracticability. Another striking article that will ap- pear in this number will be a searching inquiry into the causes of railroad fail ures in 1893, by Simon Sterne.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-23
TASHUA.

The church was opened, Sunday, Feb ruary Il. Rev Alexander Hamilton of Lyons Plains officiated. He will also hold services here, Sunday, February 25, at II a. m.
 Miss Annie E. Bennett has visited in Watertown.
 Edgar Bradbury of Velvet street has had the misfortune to cut his foot very badly with an axe.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-23
THE WESLEYAN BANQUET.

E. P. Shaw attended the first annual banquet of the alumni association of Wesleyan university for Western Con- necticut, which was held at the Atlantic Hotel, Bridgeport, Friday night. It was truly feast of reason and flow of soul. Among prominent men present were Judge Tallmage, Judge Beardsley, Percy l.. Johnson, pr Lauder, Rev J. Pullman, D. D., Prof Van Benscoten of Wesleyan, who represented President Raymond, who was expected, but was detained by illness. The banquet was gotten up in elegant shape by mine host of the Atlantic. About 30 surrounded the festive board. D. B. Lockwood was toast master. The after dinner speech es were eloquent and witty. A feature of the feast was the entire absence of in- toxicating drinks, as might have been ex- pected from Wesleyan's sons, though a few indulged in a fragrant cigar. Miss Kitty l.. Shaw celebrated her 12th birthday on Monday evening by enter taining her school friends.
 The fire which consumed the house of Melville Silliman, Easton, was distinctly visible from the Ridge.
 Some light fingered gentry made quite a haul in Wolf Pits, Saturday night, stealing harnesses and blankets from w. II. Platt, Mir Sceber, and from the old Tom Barnum place. Two fellows sub- sequently drove down to the Ridge and sold their whole turnout, horse, sleigh, and harness for one dollar.
 On Saturday, Steven Sanford went to New Haven and bought new horse.
 The warm rain of Sunday spoiled our fine sleighing.
 D. G. Wood, who has been quite sick with pneumonia, is getting well.
 Postmaster Gregory is confined to his room by severe indisposition.
 Mrs c. w. Kelley is visiting her broth. CT in Knoxville, East Tenn.
 Wake Beers now has quite comfort able quarters in the tenement house ot H. B. Rumsey.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-23
EASTON.

W. A. Sherman, E. c. Sherman, J. A. Tyler and son have been over to Long Hill where they rode the o. U. A. M goat at Parlor Rock Council. They re- port the goat as being somewhat frisky.
 Miss Hattie French had the misfortune to slip on the ice and break her leg, re- gently. Her niece, Miss Flora E. Nich- ols, is with her for few weeks.
 Charles F. Nichols has purchased fine new cutter of I. B. Goodsell of Palestine
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BRIDGEPORT-Butter choice creamery print 2Sa30c, choice creamery tubs 25a27, choice dairy 24a26, fair to good 23a24, common lSa20; factory cheese lla13, sage cheese 13; fresh nearby eggs lSa20 dog; chickens, alive, 12al3. dressed l6alS :; fowls, alive, 9al0, fowls, dressed l4a16; geese, dressed. l6a1S; ducks 1Sa20; :; calves, alive, 1-2a6, calves dw, 1lal2 ]; lambs, dw, 7aS; sheep,dw 6s7 hogs, ,dw, 6 1-2a7 1-2; baled hay Sl6alS ton; loose hay $l7a19; baled straw S14a16. loose S15a17; potatoes Csc bu; onions, red, Asa 55, yellow 60a7O, white Sla1.25; squash Pc lb; cabbage 4a7c ca, red Gas; cauli- flower l5a1S; beets FOG bu, carrots 30, parsnips 75, turnips 25a40; celery $1al 9 dog; radish 4Oa50 doz; dried peas s1 D bu; marrow beans $2.60 bu; medium beans $l.90 bu; pea beans $l 90a2 bu; honey 14a17c ib; choice Baldwin apples, bbl, $450a5 50, fair Baldwins $3.50a4, choice greeniDgs $4 50, common apples S3a3 90, evaporated apples 11a12c lb; cranberries, bbl, $6a7; grapes, common. 3a5c lb; buckwheat flour $2 90a3 per 100 lbs; light maple sugar 12c lb, dark Sal0; maple syrup 75a90 gal.
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In Fairfield County.
BEDDING.
THE LATE DAVID WILLIAMS.

The funeral of David Williams took place on Monday afternoon from his late
 residence on Couch Hill. Rev Dr Hub bard of Danbury, his pastor, officiated. He was buried in the Ridge cemetery. The pail bearers were Rev c. W. Kelly, Henry Whitehead, W. $. Bassett, II. s. Osborne, W. J. Gorham, and k. r. Shaw. The deceased was native of Wales, and purchased the Vaudeville place few years ago. He died from an acute attack of pneumonia, being sick only three days. He leaves a widow and five children, one of whom is ill Wales. His age was 75 years and nine months.
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SHOE rEwB-
Briagepor,. rriasy. February as. isss.

Bridgeport. Friday, February 2s. issz-
 Have you ever seen Vici Kid? It's dongola, but a particular kind of dongola, frmer texture and more brilliant black. Wom- en know the dongola kid tanned by special process sothat 1t holds it's color better than any other stock. And they know that a "Piccadilly" toe is one that sets off the foot beautifully. Combine herewith a low heel in a shoe that's just the shape of your foot and you have an article that cas- fly holds it's own at S4, but which is now going at S3.33. And it has plenty of good companions on the shelves to-day.
 JOHN G. ROWLAND.
 405 Main St.
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BRIDGEPORT.

John Tomlinson, the enterprising East side lumber dealer, with his family, has been spending a few days in Milford. Mir Tomlinson has demonstrated the pracricability of carrying on log mill in connection with the industry in the heart of the city.
 It is smilingly whispered that the street car company are dearly earning the few nickels they get since the in- auguration of the "We wont ride" club Nevertheless, we are working back in- to old habits. But wont we welcome electricity!