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IMPRACTICAL TEST.
 The old adage sthe proof of the pud- ding is in the eating' is truth which all can testify, and what's true of pudding is likewise true of marble and granite. The proof is the test. Most dealers in this line make it rule to house their stock and the natural supposition is that this is done to protect from the weather. It would seem to say the least that when such reputable firm as James Sexton & Son allow the largest part of their im- mense display of monu ments, etc., to be exposed to all kinds of weather there must be some unusual merit to the same as no more beautiful pieces of granite were ever seen hereabouts than is shown at their yards. Since the inauguration of the firms great sale at cut prices, orders have been flowing in from far and near, which only goes to prove that the public appreciate push and this rare opportunity of procuring the best pro- duction of the entire world in the line of marble and granite monuments, head stones, etc., at your own price. It is worth your while to visit Sexton & Sons yard and inspect this fine display, whether wishing to purchase or not.
 A. R. Lacey at the Bridgeport Rubber store, advertises, this week, rubber coats, the cheapest place to buy. The readers of THE BEE have only to visit this store to satisfy themselves of the claim made by MT Lacey. He also carries the oil coat, which is for many uses the best coat for farmers to buy, as they will stand more hard usage than the rubber coat. If you can't come to the city write to MT Lacey. Satisfaction is guaranteed on goods sent on mail or der, this applies to all the goods in his
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BEDDING.

The children of David S. Bartram of Bedding gave him and Mrs Bartram a party on the the Sth, it being the anni- versary of his birthday. A sumptuous table was spread, both at mid day and evening, with decorations of cut flowers and pleasing mementoes. They were the recipients of numerous handsome pres ents. Although occurring on the day of the severe snow storm, his children were all present, including his eldist and youngest daughter, Nellie and Bessie, Mrs E. M Myers and husband of Brook lyn, Mrs c. E. Rundle and husband of Bridgeport, and his sons, William H. and B. Hull of Danbury and George town. His only brother, W. B. Bar tram, also participated in the festivities. MT Bartram had just recovered from a severe illness and the meeting was fit- ting and pleasing celebration of his SO years of life.
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Mrs Parker, wife of Rev Dr Parker, of the South church in Hartford, is dead.
 Ah Quong, a Chinaman, has been ar- rested at Manchester charged with burglary and arson.
 The Star Pin Company, of Ansonia, has made reduction of ten per cent in the wages of all it's employees.
 Although Glastonbury is in debt near ly SS0,000, it has voted to macadamize a road to cost from S10,000 to S12,0O0.
 The plans of Brooks NJ. Lincoln, a Hartford architect, have been adopted for the new Masonic Hall in Hartford.
 Captain Morgan of the United States lighthouse department is making an in spection of the government landmarks and lights on the Connecticut river and Long Island sound.
 The coroner's finding in the case of Mrs Edward Feary, who died at her home in Stamford from the effects of poison taken through a mistake, is that the drug clerk who sold the package is responsible for the mistake.
 An attempt was made on Monday week to enter the Collinsville postoffice. William Henry's blacksmith shop fur was partly pried open. For some reason the burglars fled, leaving their tools.
 Business is lively at the nursery of Stephen Hoyt's Sons in New Canaan these days. They employ more hands than any other concern in that locality, and are the heaviest shippers of freight over the branch railroad to Stamford. They are filling orders as fast as pos sible, the present demand taxing their fullest capacity to meet it.
 Victims of morphine, liquor. tobacco or other offensive habits, who desire to rid themselves of the appetite will read with interest the announcement of the German Remedy Company, found in an- other column.
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PLATTSVILLE.
PERSONAL CHAT.


 Miss Caddie Morse is visiting her aunt, Mrs J. w. Sherwood.
 Rev MT Weeks of Summerville, Mass, called on several of his friends, Monday, on his way to take thes train at Bridge port for home. All were delighted to again welcome him at their homes and expressed the hope that he may be with his people here. as his former pastorate was so successful.
 Mrs Seeley and Mrs G. A. Sturges and little daughter visited at Samuel Beach's, Wednesday.
 Don't forget the church sociable at J. W. Sherwood's Thursday evening, April 24. All are invited to be present as they will have the pleasure of meeting the new minister, Rev Mf Warriner.
 Miss Alice Seeley is i'll with the humps
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A TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The following is the program of the teachers meeting which will be held at the Academy, on the afternoon of Friday, the 27th, at o'clock:
 "What and how shall we teach?" Prof A. E. Morrill,.
 "Arithmetic, teaching exercise" w. J.. Brew
 "How to teach History" T. J. Corbett
 The exercises will begin promptly at 2 o'clock.
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News And Notions.
IN THE STATE AND THE WIDE FIELD.
MISS POLLARD WINS HER

MISS POLLARD WINS HER SUIT.
 The Pollard-Breckenridge breach of promise trial, which has occupied the at- tention of the United States circuit court at Washington, D. O., for over 8 month, was ended Saturday afternoon, the jury awarding Miss Madeline V. Pollard, the plaintiff, verdict of $15, GOO against the defendant, Congressman w. c. P. Breck- enridge of Kentucky. Miss Pollard had sued for $50.000. Ex-Judge Wilson, for the plaintiff, finished his final plea early in the afternoon, Judge Bradley then gave his charge to the jury, and the verdict was returned without long delay. MT McKenney, in behalf of the defendant, gave notice that motion for a new trial would be filed. After the adjournment of court, Miss Pollard received congratu- lations of her friends in MT Carlhle's office. and Col Breckenridge drove away in carriage with his wife. Both the plaintiff and defendant declined to talk about the trial so soon after it's con- clusion.
 A NEW ORDER ON THE NEW ENGLAND.
 It is said that there is an order in vogue on the New England railroad, which directs conductors to carry
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club at the Town hall was largely at tended and handsome sum realized.
 The Shelton House of Representatives had an interesting debate on the tariff question, last Saturday evening. Com plimentary resolutions were passed to the speaker and K. $. Staples.
 Rev s. H. Bray and wife have been visiting here the past week.
 Arthur Pierson is to open a dental office here in the new Ferguson & Pier pont block.
 Rev Henry c. Beard of Minneapolis, Minn., formerly resident and native of this town, preached at the Congrega- tional church, last Sabbath evening. He is the guest of pr G. A. Shelton.
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Sandy Hook schoolhouse, Saturday, and granted certificate to Miss Katie keat- ing to teach the balance of the school year in Half Way River district. They also passed resolution that in future examinations of teachers the per cent re- quired would be 60 instead of 50 as at present and that the time limit for each study be three quarters of an hour.
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NOTES FROM THE RUBBER SHOP.

The large belt press which the New York Betting & Packing Go, is put ting in the factory here, was carted, last week. It is the heaviest piece of ma- chinery that has ever been received here. One piece was so heavy that they could not get oxen enough in town to haul it and It had to be drawn from the depot to the factory by block and falls. The press complete will weigh about 70 tons.
 The Rubber Go. is fairly busy. They have just made another piece of the large suction hose. This one was the largest piece they have ever made. Ii was 20 feet long and If inches external diameter.
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kins, last week; also Miss Mamie Hal lock, Long Hill, was the guest of Mrs Beardsley.
 H. G. Beers is working for Griffin Brothers of Shelton.
 Miss Nettie Curtiss and Mrs A. A. Lane visited in Shelton, last week.
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TRUMBULL.

MT and Mrs Arthur Plumb rejoice over the little stranger which they have welcomed in their home.
 Mrs Jane Mallett, who did herself great credit in caring so long for Mrs J. F. Olmstead, is with Mrs Plumb.
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1.-Two things worth doing" is the theme of the lecture which Rev Charles H. Smith of Hartford will give in the Congregational church on the evening of April 27. Those who heard Rev Mir Smith when he was here year ago, will be glad of this opportunity to listen to him again.
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tate, was sold, last week, by Frederick Chambers to Homer Wheeler. There will be an auction on Saturday, April 21, of more real estate, belonging to this es- tate. The particulars will be found in our advertising columns.
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BRIDGEPORT.
TO REMAIN ANOTHER MONTH.

TO REMAIN ANOTHER MONTH.
 Upon the request of Supt Hills of the Public library James Sexton & Son will allow their exhibits of miniature monu- inepts and granite balls in the exhibit for another month. The display has proved of great interest to the public. It is one that may never be seen again and al
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CONGREG GATIONALISTS MAY BUILD.

evening, at the Town hall of the mem- bers of the Congregational church to consider the expediency of putting up a church edifice on their lot on Coram avenue,
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The train which goes north at 10.47, on Monday, took on a special car at Brookfield Junction, which contained the body of the distinguished New York jurist, David Dudley Field. The train was in charge of Conductor Beers.
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Dr W. F. Spring, the dentist, has rented the office over the store of R. H. Beers & Co.,, formerly occupied by Law yer Beecher. Dr Springs office hours will be from to 4.
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Aaron Sanford's house shines in the new dress of paint, which Ruffies & Camp are applying.
 Mrs Alonzo Taylor of Botsford has a $5 Continental bill, dated November 29, l775, with figure of hand holding on to tree.
 The Plumb Hardware Go are out to- day with change in their big ssad.'' They have word to say about H. w. Johns "Asbestus'' paints and roofing. These goods have been on the market for 9 or 30 years and do not need any introduction to the people. They are headquarters. for these goods and will be glad to send you color and card of paints of sample of roofing at any time or call on you if you want to talk paint or a new roof at any time. If you want the best, use these goods only and you have got the ssbest.''
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F. c. Leavenworth has the frame work up for the house he is building on Queen street. It is .32x24, and in the basement will be carpenter shop. Mr Leavenworth and his brother are doing the work.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-20

Henry Ward Beecher once informed a man who came to him complaining of gloomy and Respondent feelings, that what he most needed was good cathar- as Ayers cathartic pills, every dose being effective.
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POSTAL MATTERS.

The free delivery from the Birming ham office was discontinued, Saturday night, because of the establishment of the postoffice here. James Moffatt, one of the carriers, has been transferred to Birmingham, and the other, Nathan s. Bennett, veteran in the service was discharged. As the order reached the Bir- mingham office only Saturday morning, it seemed as if it was too short notice to serve on so faithful a servant as he has been.
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Affairs About Town.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.
OF INTEREST TO MUSIC BUYERS.

To those of our readers who do not know of the low prices that music can be bought for, it will be n surprise to learn that at Northrop's music store, 3l John street, Bridgeport, they can buy for five to 20 cents sheet music costing from 25 cents to $l 30 elsewhere. He also carries large line of music folios, and instructive books of all kinds. When you visit Bridgeport call and look over his stock.
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Fairfield County News.
SHELTON.
FOR A SOLDIERS MONUMENT.

The soldiers have accepted the offer of the Riverside cemetery association to give them a lot for the erection of 8 soldiers monument and appointed a committee to carry it into effect.
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added to our number, as D. B. Perry has purchased fine outfit and will start out this week, supplying to the public that necessary article. Dan is genial, pleas ant fellow, and deserves his share of pat ronage. We wish him success.
 G. Burr Tucker has been appointed deputy fish warden for this county.
 Mrs G. J. Banks and Mrs W. Ferris have been victims of grip.
 Rev MT Dumm preached an excellent sermon in the Congregational church, Sunday morning. Next Sunday morn ing, Rev MT Dunn has made arrange ments with Rev MT Warfield of Yale Divinity class o preach in his place. He comes as a candidate. Let all come and hear him.
 Mrs Bennett, widow of the late Noah Bennett, died on Saturday, April z, and was buried on Monday afternoon.
 c. c. Sherman has charge of the burial of Mrs Mary Jenkins, Tuesday afternoon.
 Miss Gertrude Payne had the pleasure of entertaining for a few days her father at MT VanWort's.
 MT and Mrs John Fitch of Weston were entertained, Sunday, at J. l.. Perry's.
 MT and Mrs Burr Wilson visited her aged mother, Sunday, in Greenfield, who lies very low, suffering from recent shock.
 Miss Nellie EIwood of Westport was re- gently entertained by Miss Maud Silli- man.
 Many of Rev MT Weeks Congregations al friends were pleased to welcome him at their homes the past week, after an ab- sence of three years.
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tramps, whenever found on trains, to the nearest terminus, turn them over to the police and prefer charges against them. For violation of this order the conductor is fined ten days pay.
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Special novelties at W. k. Halligan's millinery store, full particulars of which
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Miss Adams of New York was here, last week, to look after the renovation of the Adams block.
 Some young men broke vestibule pane of plate glass in Young's block while fooling the other night and they went and settled with the owner, much to their credit.
 The regular monthly meeting of the borough board was not held, last week, on account of the unavoidable absence of several members.
 Seymour R. Beard left, last Wednes- day, for Redlands, Cal, after visit here of several weeks.
 box of oranges was received by F.. 5. Sanford, last Wednesday, from A. B. Kuggles of Redlands, Cal, and were, at the latter's request distributed among his friends.
 The heavy snow storm on the 11th filled up some of the roads so that they were impossible the next morning.
 The colored quartet from Yale divinity college gave a concert under the aus- pices of the Church of the Strangers, last Wednesday evening, and although the weather was so stormy the attendance was very good
 Dr c. A. Shelton attended the court in New Haven, last week, as a witness in the case of Hurley against the town of Derby.
 EThe superintendent of the Scattergood mission has given an account of the work for the past year. The past win ter It has been of much assistance to the poor. It started about year ago with sS55 and now shows balance sf $65. F. w. .Hoyt has given his services. A good many poor and deserving people have been given work there the past season.
 The charity association closed up for the season the first of April and report expenditures about $650 besides large quantity of clothing.
 The social of the U, N. M baseball
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The use of Halls hair renewer pro- notes the growth of the hair, and re- stores it's natural color and beauty, frees the scalp of dandruff, letter, and all inn purities.
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MONROE.

Mrs Frederick T. Beardsley of Brook slyn visited her sister, Mrs John H. flaw
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A farm of 120 acres on Kent mountain, belonging to the Oliver J. Wolcott es-
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c. M. Platt is building new carriage barn.
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A PRACTICAL TEST.

should see it. The firm sold II monu- ments valued at 5000 yesterday.
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SCHOOL MATTERS.

The school board held 4 meeting in the
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EASTON.
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

The unusually large congregation that filled to repletion the Baptist church on Sunday attested to the appreciation of Rev w. M. Weeks, who delivered an ex- ceedingly thoughtful and scholarly ser- mon, taking for his text Matthew 23:9, his theme being, Why be a Christian?'' There will be preaching next Sunday, services commencing at l.l5 and it is de- sired that all those interested in extend ing a call to Rev w. M. Weeks will be present, as some action must be taken at that time.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-15

Mr.. lie Finn, in his Seventy Years Of
Irish Life, tells Of tho faction fights be.
tween the CoIeys and the Reaskawallahs.
He says:
Members Of opposite factions who hap
pened TO dwell near each other lived pence.
ably together, except on the occasions when
they met expressly for a fight Fairs were
the usual hattehalds, though at times a
special hour and place was fixed for the
battle. Irccollect one that was fought at
Armagh bog, near Us, when the Coffeys
were the viot0rs. A few were killed, and
many on both sides dangerously wounded.
Tho old story, often told, that the row be-
gan by ono man taking Off his coat and
trailing it behind him, saying, Who will
dare to tread on thatP is myth.
Of have seen many faction fight, every
one of which began in the same way, which
was thus. One man wheeled, as they
called it, for his party-that is, he marched
up and down, flourishing his blAckthorn
and shouting the battlecty Of his faction,
Here is Coffey aboo against Reaslsawal-
labs; here Is CotTey aboo-who dar strike a
CofteyY / DART shouted one Of the other
party. Here's Reaskawallah aboo,' at the
same time making whack with his shil.
lolah at his opponents head. In an instant
hundreds OF sticks are up, hundreds Of
heads arc broken ln vain the parish
priest and his ourate ride through the
crowd, striking right aud left with their
whips; in vain few policemen try to quell
the riot; on it goes till one or the other OF
the factions is beaten and flies"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-15
ONLY A pIoruag COOK.


Dnt IL Proved Volume Of History to Its
Fortunate Finder.
Miss Cora Brown, wniter of this c,tv
takes considerable enjoyment in prowlins
about secondhand book stores. and sle ~
dom leaves one without bearing awaysome
quaint prize
She and sister were pulling ovnr nil,
of books In Cornhil store the other dav
when Miss Cora picked up one OF the oii
time publications Of the American Tr,cs
society. It vas called NY Picture Raj, y
This WIS the favorite book OF INV rbild.
hood, y she raid. Papa gave me a copy on
my birthday in 1853, and after a time I
Knew every story in IL by heart. Omen IN
book ut random, dear, tell mo what the nic.
ture is and sec how much can reme,nbe,
Of the story"
The sister did as requested, and for sew.
ernl minutes they amused themselves with
recalling nom Miss Cora's memory marvel
Gus tales and verses about lambs and bird.
les una posieA and tho like, for the memory
proved to be unusually retentive
They decided to buy the book which tho
elerk rnther contemptuously said would BIS
3 cents. AS they were walking toward tic
door Miss Brown opened the volume again
uA1 tAahNeu 70 lupA ~ Nle ny leaf Then
she screamed 0mild little scream, turned
pale, sanlS into the nearest chair, and sew.
eral clerks ran forward, thinking that shs
had tainted. But she hadn't.
And right here it is necessary to 20 back
several years, although 1t does smack Of
novel writing In 1869 the Browns were
living in Mobile, and in 1874 they came
north, leaving their household belonging,
including books, in "hreproofp storare
house. On the evening Of their departure
tho "flreproof' structure burned down.
Everything in it was a total wreck, and tho
Browns were unable TO end a recognizable
scrap Of their property.
Mr.. Brown became New York manager
for pianoiorte company and remained
with it nthat capacity until his death.
Now to return to Miss Cora Brown in
the secoadAand book store. On the ily.
leaf, in the good, familiar hand, she read
this inscription, Cora, From Papa, Jan.
II, 1sGg."
1t was the only article, so farasis known,
that escaped destruction In the fire at Mo-
bile 30 many years ago.-Doston Globe
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-15

There are 400 cabs, over l5,ooo drivers YER
and rs 900 horses, and altogether some ~
O0O human beings depend upon the cay ~.
dustrv. The value Of the stock Is aDo oe
81 900 600, and the yearly earnings arr -. -,
10000 The present season has been a w I.
inc one. and there are many men li'e,s'iI,
starving. Their chief points Of 9iap ,i..'
arc bow licenses, "bilking"-i e. t9e uls Y
pearanse q the fare without payli l,.,-,i.
nriviIeged cab system Of thegTeat rsw y, ~ 2
bv which the companies make SONG - ~.
a wear. and tho private railway DusSes'
London Spectator
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-15

There is now great railway system in
the course Of construction, which VIII CIR
die the Holy Land from one end to the
other. A French company has secured a
concession for line from Beyroot 20
Damascus and has already commenced
work on narrow gauge road. An Eng
lish syndicate is now building a railway
from Haifa to Damascus, which Will BE-
about t40 miles long, starting from HAMA
finding its way along the northern base o.
the range of Carmel to the PLAIN OF Esha
rion through the valley east OF Nazareth
Leaving Mount Tabor it will cross the NV.
er Jordan on trestle' and then 70 ,ns py w.
Known ns Maiemeh. where the Little Jof.
dan Joins the greater river. At this point
the road win border on the southern short
Of Gnlpee and almost without curve along
tbe famous wheat region, Biblieally known
as the plains Of Bashan, thenee 70 i r soh1n
ern gate Of DamatouH st LOUIS f'epuoi'e'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-15

A singular attribute Of massageis noticed
by DR.. A. Symons Eccles. who has dlsooy-
cred that 1t indisputab,y decreases in o
marked degree the resistance Of the skin to
the passage of electrical currents. In this
way the number OF cells necessary in order
to pass given quantltyo of current through
tho skin, in cataphorioGn other treatment,
can he reduced and great economy OF cleo
triclty Effected. Dr. Eocles suggests that
where the alternating constant current Ia
used for the purpose Of percutaneous medi-
cation by saturating the electrodes with q
watery solution OF the substance selected
for use the effectiveness Of the application
will be materially increased by preliminary
massage. The drug will be more rapidly
absorbed Just as surely AS the resistance OF
the tissues to the passage OF the electric
current will be reduced, The science Of
cataphoresis, or the driving iuto the tissues
By the application OF electric currents ot
drugs or medicines, by which many injured
parts can be treated that otherwise could
not be reached, Is now largely brought into
requisition both in hospital and private
medical practice, aud DR.. Ecoles' discovery
is likely to greatly increase It's efficiency
Chicago Record.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-15

'uake stripes and finish of with border q,
something bright, red being the best -
carefully handled, strong and eoa,-,
ole hoor coverings may be made IN III.
way six can be cut or torn iuto s,, ,i,s
am wrought into curtains or drane,ies "
various sorts or very pretty and dsiicav,.a,
Ioot cushion coverings can Be made IN ibis
way, VI r. rui,s 70 spread over the couch or 10
Ledger -'e" iork