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The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

In building on the addition to the house occupied by Dea Henry Fairchild and Dea Moore, good idea was obtain ed of the way the carpenters worked 8 century ago. This house was built by Wheeler Fairehild, and in tearing off the siding great timbers were discovered 9x12, The nails used were hand made, worked out by blacksmith, and the lath were cut out by hand.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

The Plumb Hardware Co.,, at 452 Main street, Bridgeport,are showing up a large line of all kinds of agricultural imple- ments and all kinds of tools used on the farm and about the home of everyone. They talk about the Paris green gun for the potato bugs and other insects which is good thing. It will ''shoot" if you'll "push it along.'' Write them for prices or call at their store and look at it when in the city,
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

Davis & Savard, 429 Main street, Bridgeport, call attention to the fact that they carry very complete line of boys and children's goods, kilt suits, blouse suits. Fauntleroy suits with handsome white or fancy waists. Everything in this department is new and fresh, strictly "up-to date" They also have the best in the market in mems wear. They are distributors of the famous Stein Bloch Co.'S clothing, the Dunlap hats, Hatha- ways shirts, E. & W. collars and many other lines of equal excellence. Every article sold by them is fully guaranteed. The money will be cheerfully refunded in case goods do not prove satisfactory. Read their tad"
 Miss Charlotte Sniffen has accepted a position as stenographer and typewriter with the hardware firm of Lyon & Grum- man. She is graduate from the Union Business college.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

B. H. Bowman, Pub. Enquirer, of Bremen, Ind, writes: Last week our little girl baby, the only one we have, was taken sick with croup. After two doctors failed to give relief and life was hanging on mere thread, we tried One Minute Cough Cure and it's life was saved. E. F. Hawley, Newtown; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook A. B. Blakeman. B0tsfOrd.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

w. T. Sanford, Station Agent of Lee per, Clarion Co.,, Pa, writes: can rec ommend One Minute Cough Cure as the best ever used. It gives instant relief and quick cure. E. F. Hawley, New town; S. 0. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

John Stevens, who has remodeled the little house at Morgan's Four Corners, is painting and making needed improve ments about the place. Wherever MT Stevens makes his home he makes every thing look attractive.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
LIBERAL1rY INCORPORATED.

c. H. Bennett S5 Son are adding to their glory if not to ther profit in offer- ing their large stock of shoes, oxfords and slippers at such ridiculously low prices as there is no doubt of the decided and permanent advance in all kinds of shoes. Their customers have been liber- al with them and now c. H. Bennett 6 Son are returning the compliment.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
SUMMER MILLINERY.

Mrs George Durham, 431 Main street, Bridgeport, overf1ows with the wonders of fashions realms, understands the wants and needs of all who wear hats and bonnets, and the supply of trimmed and untrimmed specimens, with laces, plumes, flowers, etc., is abundant. Prices, a consideration we're all affected by, are reasonable; as low, in fact, as is possible when first class and only first quality goods are tolerated.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

Misses Ella and Jennie Fairchild of Taunton district have been enjoying the musical convention at New Haven, this week. During their stay in the city they were guests of My and Mrs Ernest Will son of Stanley street.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
reshingled. G. Burr Tucker did the

James Bradley of Westport is visiting his aunt, Mrs Wilson Ferris.
 MT and Mrs Daniel Lyon of Bridge port spent Sunday with his parents, MT and Mrs Philo Lyon.
 MT and Mrs B. A. Bevans of Dodging- town were recent guests of Mir and Mrs G. B. Tucker.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

The railroad property near the New town station has been enclosed with handsome wire fence, to keep the strag- gling stock that occasionally gets on the street from wandering over it.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

REV c. L. PIERCE CALLED TO KINGSTON.
 The many friends of Rev Charles l.. Pierce will be pleased to know that he has secured the pastorate of the Baptist church at Kingston, Mass. MT Pierce is a preacher of rare ability and will be very useful in the church to which he is called.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

Ambrose Taylor has moved his saw milIfro the land of Mrs s. c. Glover to thatsof George Repka in Walnut Tree HiH. Mir Taylor has cut thousands of railroad ties within the bounds of New town.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

The fifth anniversary of the marriage of MT and Mrs A. F. Smith occurred on Sunday, which event was celebrated by an informal gathering of few relatives.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
THE MASONIC GRAND MARCH

to Corinthian lodge, by Harry I. Hunt, published by s. c. Northrop, is destined to have large sale. The title page has fine picture of Worshipful Master
 Hults surrounded with Masonic emblems in blue. Every member of the lodge should have a copy. The march is a sparkling, bright and inspiring compo- sition and one that is sure to take high rank among the compositions of that character recently published.-[ Union. *
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

Anderson & Mead, the Bridgeport real estate dealers, are live men and up with the times. Give them a call if you have any real estate transaction to make.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
BAPTIST CHURCH AFFAIRS.

Rev W. M. Weeks preached very superior sermon in the Baptist church, Sunday, from the text "For the battle is the Lords, and he will give you into our hands," l Samuel r AT. A fine solo nicely rendered by Mrs MalIett Sanford added much to the service.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

Dea and Mrs Andrew Moore of Taun- ton district, passed Sunday as guests of relatives and friends in Stratford.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
FOR SUMMER WEAR.

During the warm weather of the next four months, the ladies will find comfort in Shirt Waists
 and numberless ether cool arti-
 cles of apparel, and of course
 will want Shirt Waist Sets to
 wear with them. We have them in Sterling Silver and gold plate at 50c a set and up. They are the proper thing; and then our Belt Buckles and Belts are way down, too, Silver Buckle and Belt for soc and at all prices above. The same thing Sterling silver for S1, all complete, buck les soc up. Sterling silver belt pins 25c to S1, Sterling silver link cuff buttons soc up. Re- member our Shirt Waist sets in- clude studs and link buttons. If you have trouble with your eyes and need glasses, come to us and we will examine them free of charge,it will be done by a'grad- uated optician. Key Cards for Gold Watch we are to give away with all purchases.
 Breckbi|| ( Benedict, 511 Main street, Bridgeport. Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

If in want of house or store in East Bridgeport, Anderson 6 Mead have it for you.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

E. B. Hinman of Grassy Hill, Wood bury, has bought now of hay of Thom- as Wolcott.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

Wallace Dickinson and son of Falls Village, carpenter, who has been in the employ of the Consolidated railroad for several years, was in town, last week, fixing some fence about the depot.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

James Smith of New York, who was the guest of his son, Dr Edwards M. Smith, returned to his home on Friday.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

Miss Jennie E, Shepard passed Sunday in Brookfield, the guest of MT and Mrs Henry D. Lake.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

Miss Annie Sanford and Mrs R. H.. Beers attended the musical convention in New Haven on Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

Patrick Keane, proprietor of the Cold Spring button factory, is treating his house to fresh coat Of paint.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

David Curtis, in Bridgewater, on Sun- day.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

this week, in attendance at the musical convention held there. He was one of the .committee appointed to report on oratorios.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

Mrs J. A. Turner and two daughters of Danbury were In town on Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

MT and Mrs Michael G. Heating well comed a daughter in their home on May 13.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS

w. M. Gallup, in his usual pleasing way, conducted the Endeavor meeting, Sunday evening. Next Sunday evening the service will be led by S. B. Turney.
 Sunday school was re-organized, Sun- day morning, with new officers: Superin- tendent, John Mellen; assistant superin- tendent, s. B. Turney; secretary and treasurer, Arthur Wakeman; librarian, Hattie Perry and Elsie Ward.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

Miss Grace A. Hawley passed Sunday in Seymour, the guest of her mother, Mrs Esther Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

Starr Barto of Little York passed Sum- day with his sister, Mrs Julius Beardsley.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

MT and Mrs F. W. Platt of Bethel were recent guests of c. w. Northrop.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

Rev Q. Q. Wright was in New Haven,
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

Paul Feli spent Sunday in Bridgeport.
The herald., 1895-05-23
THE CONFEDERATE DEAD
A Carload Of Flowers Shipped From Savan.
nah to Chicago

nah to Chicago
CHICAGO. May GA car loaded with
flowers and trees will be shipped from
Savannah, Ca, and will arrive here May
2s. TheSdecorations a re for the graves of
Confederate soldiers at Oakwood cemetery
on Memorial day. The car will contain
numerous kinds of flowers, "a palmetto
trees, LOO pine saplings. 1000 laurel wreaths
and large quantity of wild smilax and
hanging moss. New Orleans people will
send their car on May 81. Three cars of
flowers will also come from Charleston,
Atlanta and Pensacola.
The carriages for the cannon, appropri-
ated by the government tor the Confed-
crate lot in Oakwood, are already here
They are of iron and were made in Chat
tanooga. Tenn. The cannon were mounted
and taken to Oakwood and placed i'll po-
sition. Dedicatory exercises for them
will be held Memorial day. Foundations
are now being made for seven piles of
shot and shell, and the place is BEGINNING
to assume military aspect. The piles
will ne around the monument in the form
OF circles.
i. W. Peck. who was director of the
Columbian exposition, says:
In my opinion the dedication of the
Confederate monument at Oakwood will
be Chicago's second largest occasion. IL
being. only ontranked by the world S
fair"
Excursions by rail and boat from points
outside. Chicago are being arranged.
People from all parts OF the south. among
them many old Confedcrates, will be in
attendance. 1t is estimated that if the
day is fair between 25. 600 and 80, 900 per-
sons will assemble in Oakwood to witness
the unveiling OF the monument.
The herald., 1895-05-23
LOOKING FOR A MURDERER
Detectives Securing the Country for
Jim Mcdonald
The Ex-Convict Supposed to Be In California.
He Is Wanted for Killing an Officer
in Denver

DENVER, May 22.-The detectives Of
the Wclls-Fargo Express company, as we'll
as the police, are searching for James NJ.
Donald. alias "Los Angeles" The police
want him for the murder of Detective
Moore, and the express company for the
Cripple Creek stage robbery. Definite in
formation has lately been obtained that
LOS Angeles" was one of the gang
which held up the Wells Fargo wagon at
Cripple Creek and carried away $40, 900.
On May 10th Los Angeles" was seen IN
San Francisco in n sa,oon on Kearney
street. A city detective recognized him
as all ex-convict, but not as the murderer
of the Denver detective. Chief Farringon
has telegraphed to the San Francisco au-
thorities, requesting them to make every
effort to apprehend the much wanted
~ an.
Three days after the murder of Moore
on March 21st. Los Angeles walked
chased some salve and some bandages.
At the time he had bloody cloth
wrapped around his neck and DIR. Leaven-
worth asked him how he was hurt. He
said that hc had fallen down a shaft. The
wound was really one inflicted by De-
tetive Moore who shot ''Los Angeles"
after he ran.
Two days after the bold robbery of the
express company the man disappeared
who are now suspected of being the high
waymen. From Cripple Creek Mcdonald
was traced south 10 Arizona, and from
thence into California. His capture now
seems to be matter of but few days.
The reward on his head is very large.
The herald., 1895-05-23
ENGAGEMENT AT CAMASAN
Reported Defeat Of the Rebels in
Eastern Cuba
Praise Showered Upon Colonel SaIecedo BY
the Government Of the Re eI
Leaders Reported Killed

NEW YORK, May, o. A Havana
special says the insurgents are still in the
iield and lighting.
1T is not possible. p" the dispatch con
tinues, ''under the circumstances, to get
much news about the Jattle near Cam
asan, which is the worst reverse the
Cubans have met with. but it is said the
Spaniards were compelled to retire from
the battle with large loss OF m en-, and
that Colonel Hcnido, who commanded
them, was fatally wounded. Guerro
Gomez, lieutenant in the Spanish SER
vice. was fatally wounded. and the insur-
gent soldiers taken by the Spanish claim
no was killed. A fugitive band OF revo-
lutionists pursued by the Spanish burned
the railroad depot at Ma-a and two stores
near Songo."
HAVANA, May 22.-Thefe is great
deal of rejoicing in official circles over the
news of the defeat of the rebels in Eastern
Cuba and the reported death of Jose
The herald., 1895-05-23
The Good Offices OF Uncle Sam
Called For
TO BEAR THE OLIVE BRANCH
The United States Asked to Act as g.
Intermediary
II Is Hoped That Through This Method Thao
Friendly Relations Will Again Bs n
Established tT'3

Associated Press Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. May 22.--The United
States has again been asked to act Is ins
termeda:y in an interntionl complication.
This time the trouble is between Francs
and Venezuela. resulting in complete
termination of diplomatic relations be-
tween them. The French minister IS
Caracas recently was given his passports,
whereupon France sent two warships to-
take away her minister and all the lega 3.
ton archives. at the same time France
handed to the Venezuelan minister at
Paris his passports and he summarily de-,
parted.
The request for the mediation OF the
United States is made by the Venezuelan
government through ITS minister at
Washington, Senior Andrade. He was
instructed by the Venezuelan minister Of
foreign affairs a short while ago to re-
quest that the United States ambassador
at Paris, Mr.. Eustis, be asked to act a.
intermediary in restoring friendly rela-'
tions between the two countries. The
United States legation at Caracas was also
notified of the desire of the Venezuelan
government ana sent recommendation
to the state department that the office OF
Intermediary be accepted. Department..
officials will not discuss the matter, and
it cannot be ascertained whether lnstruc-.
tions have been sent to Ambassador
Eustis. Should this country undertake.
the reconciliation it will make two ques-
rIons in which our officials are interme-
diaries with European powers in behalf
of Venezuela. Ambassador Bayard is ale
ready engaged in effecting solution OF
the eBritIsh-Venezuela question.
The trouble between France and Vene.
zuela originated about four months ago.
A number of Europeans residing at Cara.
cas- united in confidential note 70 their
respective governments in which they
told of the tax conditions of the govern-
II ent and the tendency of Venezuelan
officials to avoid the settlement of claims.
The note was signed by the ministers Of
France. Germany, Spain and Belgium.
The Italian minister did not sign it. but
sent it to his government for information.
BY mischance the confidential" was
omitted from the note. and Italy pub
lished it. with the signatures of the four
ministers. in the Italy green book. Vene-
zuela was thus publicly pilloried. She at
once gave their passports to the French,
Spanish and Belgian ministers. but the
German minister had left before this in
dignity coald be offered to him. By this
step Venezuela was almost cut Off from
relations with leading nations. Great
Britain withdrew her minister some time
ago because of boundary troubles.
1t is with view of overcoming this
isolation that Venezuela asks the kindly
offices of the United states.
The herald., 1895-05-23
LESSONS OF THE CHINA WAR
Minister Denby Writes Concerning
Trade With the Orient
Articles Submitted to the Department Of
State Which the Minister Suggests
Be Adopted

WASHINGTON. May 22.--Under date
of April Sth Minister DENLY wrote a let.
ter to Secretary Gresham concerning the
trade of China. In discussing the lessons
of the Japanese-C Chinese war. Mr.. Denby
has submitted nineteen articles which he
thinks should be adopted in order to
further trade relations and to insure
greater protection to foreign interests in
China. Minister Denby's suggestions are
as follows:
During war consuls OF friendly pow.
ers, acting for belligerent, have ali the
jurisdiction that its consuls had during
peace.
"China to be opened to foreign resi-
dence as western countries are.
Missionaries to go where they please
and reside and buy land and be pro-
tected.
Foreign goods to be subject to no
taxation except import duty until they
reach the consumer. They are not to be
taxed, as is now done, as soon as landed.
mo internal revenue tax to be laid on
goods which Disseminated against them,
nor to be prohibitory, nor in any event
to exceed TWO per cent, nor to be levied
on foreign goods unless a similar tax is
levied on native goods OF the same char
acter.
Local authorities shall have no power
to provide at freigh. shipped in native
bottoms shall pay less export duty than
freight shipped in foreign bottoms, and
export tax shall be uniform.
"Stringent measures shall be taken to
prevent anti-foreign riots, and if such oc-
cur, the rioters shall be punished and
damages shall be paid.
'All ports of China shall be open to
foreign trade.
cial authorities shall be prohibited from
treating international matters, except to
settle claims for damages done to foreign
ers.
mo viceroy or governor shall have
power to make any contract with foreign
ers for the purchase or supply OF any ma
terial such contracts shall be made or
authorized by the imperial or central
government.
Every port in China ordinarily used
and frequented by sea going ships shall
be open to all the world.
THE coastwise duty of 2ia rer cent on
goods sent down the Yang tse- X lang and
intended to be sent abroad shall not be
paid in specie. but a bond shall be taken
that if the goods are not exported in
certain time, the coastwisc duty shall be
paid.
1.-The provincial authorities shall have
no power to tax foreign goods for any
purpose whatever. Such taxation should
be ordered by the central government
only.
"Libellous and scandalous publications
affecting foreigners shall be vigorously
suDDrcssed -
The herald., 1895-05-23
A VERY CLEVER FINANCIER
Suit Involving a Million Dollars in
Fresno
How an Agent for an English Syndicate Saw
an Opportunity to Take Considerable
Honey and Took 1t

SAN FRANCISCO, May GA big SUIT
River ranch, in Fresno and Tulare coun-
ties, comprising 5000 acres, has been be-
gun in the superior court here.
1t is brought by the United trust, linn
tied. the Liverpool Mortgage Insurance
company, the National Insurance and
Guarantee corporation, limited, and the
Canadian and American Mortgage and
Trust company, limited. against the
Fresno Canal and Irrigation company, s
J. Menziers holds. asking for q restrain
ing order to prevent the sale of any prop
erty alluded to III the complaint. and the
setting aside of mortgages and deeds
which arc declared fraudulent.
The principal point OF tho litigation is
in tho charges made by Mr.. Menzies,
who came to this country in 1890. as an
agent OF the English companies, and
who is now charged with being too much
of financier to successfully be held
down by his mployers.
In 1890 Menzies was sent to California
by the English corporation to look into
the Fresno Canal and Irrigation company
and report upon the desrability of bu ,ing
its bonds. Menzies made favorable re-
port and the trust company took 81, 0oO,
000 worth OF bonds. In the meantime
Menzies purchased on his own account
an interest in the irrigation company
and the proceeds from the bonds which
were sold to the trust company were used
in purchasing the Laguna de Tach e
ranch for the irrigation company.
In giving the trust company security
for the bonds Menzies did not include the
Laguna do Tache ranch among the assets
OF the irrigation company. The trust
company. however discoveredlthat with
out the Laguna de Tache ranch the Sc
curity given by the irrigation company is
not sufficient to cover the million dollars
worth of bonds and now they fare SUNG
to have the ranch made part of the secur-
ity for the bonds. t.4s 3.
The herald., 1895-05-23

to 1874. although it was repealed in 1872.
During the twelve years the total collec-
tions under the law aggregated $346. 9S0,
900. The exemption was 5000 per annum.
The greatest amount collected in any
one year was in 1865 when the collectors
of internal revenue returned $73.000 900.
1t is estimated that the prospects are
bright for series of litigations, which
may become as celebrated as the French
spoliation claims. While those who paid
the tax under the law of 1862 will have
no standing IN court if they atteNpt to
recover moneys illegally collected from
them, they clearly have an equitable right
to a return of the money, and it is ex-
pected that a move will be made in con-
gress as soon as it meets looking to the
necessary legislation to authorize the
treasury to pay the amounts co llected.
The herald., 1895-05-23

Pauncefote, the British ambassador,
called at the state department today and
communicated to Acting Secretary uhl
important adyiccs just received by tele-
graph as to Boring sea. 1t en-
braces full list of all Cana
dian sealing vessels which have
cleared for .Bering sea, together with
their equipment and all necessary infor-
nation to permit the American authors
tiles to act intclligently. Sir Julian also
took occasion to clear up some misappre-
hension as to the British navai vessels
which i'll enter Bering sea.
The conference with Sir Julian was
very satisfactory and put more favorable
aspect upon the Bering sea question.
The herald., 1895-05-23
Senator Hill at Home

ALBANY. N. Y, May Ex-senator D
B. Hill is still at his home. He contin
ues to receive congratulations on the out
come of the income tax fight. ExSena-
tor Patton telegraphs from Grand Rap
ids. Mich: Hearty congratulations on
your great victory in the supreme court"
Senator Hill replied: "Thanks for your
kind telegram. The country more than
myself is to be Congratulated upon its re
lief from an inqusitorial, unjust and So
cialstic law. The decision is invaluable.
because it will stamp out all class legisia-
ton and pr,kect property from congress
sional confiscation for all time to come.
The herald., 1895-05-23
WORK OF THE FROST
A New York Grower Says the Fruit Crop Is
Ruined

A New York Grower Says the Fruit Crop Is
Ruined
NEW YORK. Nay 22.-A dispatch to
the Post from Buffalo. n. y, says:
Henry Lutts, proprietor of the Niagara
River orchards at Youngstown, one of the
largest and Oldest fruit growers in the
famous Niagara fruit district, says that
after careful investigation of the FROST
npped blossoms in the lower lake
fruit belt he is warranted in the
statement that the grape crop will be a
total failure. The peach orchards will
not yield more than 10 per cent OF crop;
apples. plums and cherries about one
third Of crop. and strawberries are en-
tirely destroyed, although u second crop
may bc expected. Along the lake front
and the Niagara river the blossoms Jared
better, and fruit men there estimate a
crop of 25 per cent.