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The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
In Fairfield County
sTEPNEY AND VICINITY.

FOR THE FLAG RAISING.
 The first meeting for the purpose of making arrangements for flag raising ut Lower Stepney was held at the schooi- house, last week Thursday evening. Charles Smalley was appointed chairman and Miss H. A. Sniffin secretary. Com mittees were appointed as follows: Will liam CanCiee, Charles Powell and Charles Hawley to see to all details connected with the pole; Miss H. A. Sniffin and Will Eastwood, program; refreshments. Miss H. A. Sniffin. Mrs c. W. Edwards and Mrs William Candee. A letter was then presented by Will Eastwood from Parlor Rock council. O. U. A. M which contained congratulations on the pro- posed patriotic move and the offer of the gift of flag. The motion was made and seconded to accept the offer. A consid- erable discussion followed but the vote proved unanimous desire to accept the offer ard the meeting adjourned until Monday evening. Meantime dissatisfac- tion had been expressed by some and a notice of the meeting and that Parlor Rock councils offer would be reconsider ed was received by the residents. Ac- cordingly goodly number turned out, and as soon as the meeting was called to order a motion to reconsider that offer was made, but was lost on being put to vote. Whereupon J. T. Eastwood pro. posed voting on the question by ballot. This proved agreeable and resulted in 22 votes being cast, four of them "No" votes. This practically settled the ques- tion. Other matters of business were attended to. Mrs Herbert Joyce was ap- pointed on the refreshment committee, Miss H. A. Sniffin resigned. Friday, May 31, at 10 o'clock was appointed for the flag raising and the tmeeting adjourned. Preparations are going rapidly forward. The pole given by Albert Bottum went to c. l.. Small ley's for ironing, drawn by two yoke of oxen, with Mir Candee astride, wearing a stove pipe hat, bearing aloft the national colors, caused some mirth. A large time is expected, with the O. U. A. M. to come in a body, good speakers from away, music and plenty of refreshments, will make an occasion that will not only bring people from neighboring districts. But make them happy when they get here.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
AsPETUCK.

The pupils of District No. 10 will hold their entertainment for the benefit of the school, in the hall at the rear of the Gen. ter Street Methodist church, Tuesday evening, May 28. If stormy first fair evening Admission, including supper, B cents. Ice cream extra. An exhibi- tion of fine pictures, by celebrated ar tists, about 40, have been secured, will be one of the features of the evening. Ad- mission to gallery five cents. The pro- gram will begin at o'clock sharp and will be as follows: Song; recitation, ssCurfew shall not ring to-night;n recita- tion, Now, humble bee; dialogue,
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
IT DID THE Bus1NEss

MT J. H. Cobb, publisher of the Mir TOT, at Brocton, N. r., says: "For near ly two years the Mirror has been pub fishing the advertisements of Chamber lain's Remedies. A few days ago the did not prove efficacious; finally he tried Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar- rhoea Remedy and two doses did the business, checking it completely For sale by k. F. Hawley, Newtown, and Samuel c. Bull, Sandy Hook, druggists.+ '
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
LONG HILL.
AT GRACE CHURCH.

Sunday after Ascension, May 26: At $50 a. m., Holy Communion at 103O Morning Prayer. Litany and sermon :; Sunday school after morning service.
 As promised in last weeks BEE the lecture in the Methodist church by Mrs G. A. Shelton was delightful enter tainment. There is much interest at- tached to the Hawaiian Islands just at the present time, both on account of their rather unstable political condition and because of their peculiar relations to our own government. Yet in the midst of all this interest the public generally are singularly unfamiliar with the life and surroundings of the native Hawaiians. The graphic account which Mrs Shelton gave of this people, among whom she spent some time recently in con pany with her husband and others, and her clear description of these wonderful is- lands, presented vivid picture of the people and their home, and made her audience feel quite as if they had been there, especially when they were able to examine the collection of interesting cu- rios exhibited.
 Parlor Rock council will hold a camp fire in their hall Wednesday evening, May 29. A program of music and readings has been prepared. All members are cordially invited. A bountiful collation. will be served in the course of the even- ing.
 The praise service, last Sunday evep- ing, at the Methodist church was of un- usual interest.
 W. B. Coan is building an addition to his barn.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

Spelling match;'' tab, au, "A pictur of bliss;'' recitation, My daughter Jane;" recitation, IA disappearance ;" tableau, Weary travrers;'' recita, ion, s'Pinkie, Winkie's mamBa:' recitation, IA boys opinion of girl.;'' recitation, "A girls opinion of boys;" tab eau,
 sSimple 'Simon;' duet; "Good night drill.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
the clover leaves that in walking in clover field it rattled like sleigh bells.
BEDDING.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.
 The social commitlee of the \. F. S. c. k If the Cougreg .tianal church are plan,sing an entertalnment to be given in the sunday schsel room. Tuesday evening. June 4. The committee will only give very mpstesious hints as to what the entertainment will be, but there is no doubt but what those who will take the trouble to attend will have 8 very delightful evening. There will be further notice next week. MT Helin, president of the Danbury c. E. union, will have charge of the service on Sunday evening, May 26. It is hoped that every member will make an effort to be present.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
AN UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT.

On Wednesday afternoon as William Nichols of Burr street was standing by
 the side of his bed removing his slippers
 to lie down, he twisted his lame limb in such manner that the bone snapped in two. Mir Nichols has been greatly affiict- ed for good many years with rheuma- tism, being very lame and at times unable to walk. He has the sympathy of the entire community. Dr Hill of Bridge port and Dr Dunham are attending him.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
Editorial. Ink Drops.

TIE BEE is confident it is doing it's host of readers favor in this and adjoining towns in the article in another column on Ex-Town Clerk Charles Henry Peck and his interesting museum. Newtown has no historical society to be sure, but & study of Mir Peck's collection will give one better idea of the days gone by.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
MET WITH A SEVERE ACCIDENT.

While on their way to E4ston with a load of furniture, Mir and Mrs Fl. B Jennings met with quite severe acci- dent. The whitfietree on their wagon became loosened and came in contact with the horses, who ran away, throw ing out both occupants of the wagon and bruising them severely. The acci- dent happened near Jackson's corner and fortunately there was blacksmith's shop near by. After their vehicle was repaired they managed to return home, though in much distress. Beyond pain ful bruises no permanent irjury was suffered.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

The Consolidated road has issued a handy little manual containing list of the hotels, boarding houses and other in- formation along the various arteries of travel controlled by them. It will be much sought after by the city folk, and is very complete. The Housatonic val- ley, particularly Newtown, promises to be as popular as ever. The service on the Berkshire division, by the way, is very satisfactory.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

It is fortune day for man when he first discovers the value of Ayers sarsaparilla as blood-purifier. With this medicine, he knows he has founds remedy upon which he may rely, and that his life long malady is at last con- quered. Has cured others, will cure you.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
STEVENSON.

Mrs Harvey Warner of Bridgeport is at c. K. Bradley's for while.
 One man says the frost was so hard on
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

That august body, the United States Supreme court, has knocked the income tax law as high as kite. By a change in the attitude of one justice, Shiras, this court set aside the law by a vote of five to four. At the former hearing Chief Justice Fuller and Justices Field, Gray and Brewer announced their be- lief that she entire law was unconstitu- tional; and being joined by Justices Brown and Shiras in the contention that at least the tax on incomes from rent and from municipal bonds was unconstitu- tional, so much of the act was then over- thrown. Many will be interested in reading what a leading independent journal, the Springfield Republican, has to say about the dt cision: "This decis- ion will rank among the most important ever rendered by the court. From the day the supreme court over 100 years ago decided a federal tax on carriages to be constitutional, until the present in- come tax came up, it has been held by the court that not only tax on income from all property was valid without ap- portionment according to population, but direct tax upon personal property was valid. It had been consistently held for century that the direct tax of the constitution referred only to capita tion and direct taxes on real estate. Un- der that interpretation of the organic law the federal government has at vari- ous times resorted to taxes on carriages or on manufactures and other personal ty, and put it in force during the Civil war and kept in force for several years after the war a general tax on incomes. We are now told by the Supreme court that the millions upon millions collected from these sources by the government in the past were unwarrantably seized. Few people conversant with the question and preme court for it's own. past opinions ever dreamed, when these cases were first instituted, that the Supreme court would thus overthrow past decisions and precedents, and the men who instituted the test suits have doubtless succeeded beyond their own expectations. The law which has been made invalid applied the income tax in a particularly unjust and discriminating way, and in that view the decision will be welcomed by many who are uninfuenced by personal con- alterations. But beyond this point the decision must be regarded as most un. fortunate. Any repudiation of it's own past judgments which can tend in any degree to weaken the the popular respec; Is undesirable. The government is de- prived of revenue of some $5O, 1000, 900 a year, and will be obliged to continue to draw upon the proceeds of money bor- rowed to pay current expenses until Congress meets. Further, it is to be de- plored that any impression among the people that the laws and courts tend un- duly to favor the wealthy, whatever the basis for such contention, will be strengthened.v
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

aS FOLLOWS: Lot No l, purse at I0c, value 20c. Lot Lot No ?, " I5c, .. 35c. Lot No I, 6 39c, 69c. Lot No pocketbooks 25c value soc. Lot Nos 39c 75c
 TOILET DEPARTMENT. "The up to date Toilet Department of Bridgeport {" Special tor Saturday: ounce bottle of first quality of cologne 25c per bottle, regular soc kind.
 RIBBONS. The sale of Ribbons keeps us hustIing: no such values shown here before. Specials for Saturday: Black Double Faced Satin Ribbon, all silk.
 No. 12, 20c per yard.
 No. Is. 25c per yard.
 No 25. 2Sc per yard. The new Trilby Silk Scarf for Ladies' wear, the newest thing to go with Shirt Waists. Price 25c each. Carpets and Upholstery. Kitchen depart ment in Basement Salesroom. Give Orders Here for Staten Island Dye Works.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

The famous old Hartford bridge went up in smoke, last week. It has been on fire scores of times, and floods have taken their turn at 1t. The notion had gone about that it was indestructible, but 15 minutes proved that it was perilously in- flammable and hopelessly afire. The
 state has lost very questionable asset. The old bridge was standing danger,
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
IN MEMORY OF LIZZIE GRIFFIN.

IN MEMORY OF LIZZIE GRIFFIN. Just one year in Heaven, One less at home, The charmed circle broken, A dear face missed day by day from it usual
 place, But cleansed, saved and perfected by grace. One more in Heaven, One less on earth, It's pain, it's sorrow, And it's toll to share One less the pilgrims daily cross to bear, One more the crown of the blessed to wear At home in Heaven.
 TIA Friend
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
T A Friend.

MT and Mrs John Taylor of Hartford have arrived at the Judson place, pre- sumably to spend the summer months.
 The children's entertainment for the benefit of the Center school to be held Friday evening, the 24th, is expected to De quite a treat and it is hoped there will be a good attendance. They have worked hardsto get it up, doing every thing themselves,
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

The seventh annual report of the Storrs agricultural experiment station, an in- teresting document of 225 pages, has just been laid upon our desk. It contains much valuable agricultural matter, especially as touching the dairy. We often wonder, as these bulky agricul' tural documents come to us from time to time, just how much good they do the farmers. We believe if 90 per cent ot the money spent on these reports were paid the local and agricultural papers for the insertion of the matter, that 5( times the good would be accomplished Then the reports would be placed in the hands of every farmer, while now not one in hundred ever sees them.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
DEATH OF CHARLES F. GoRHAM.

Charles F. Gorham, who attempted suicide by cutting his throat, died on Monday night, never having rallied from the shock of his self inflicted wound. He1 was the son of Col H. Gorham in his life time one of our most promi- nent citizens. He leaves two brothers, William and Hiram, and sister, the wife of Gurdon B. Lee, town clerk of Bridgeport. He was unmarried.
 A birthday party was given by Mrs Gorflam for her daughter, Miss Alice, Saturday afternoon, May II, to a num- Der of 20 of her little friends. After merry time at various games on the lawn and parlor games all were invited to the dining room and enjoyed the tempting chicken croquetts, cake, candies, fruits, ice cream and other delieacies.
 Mrs Benedict from Bethel is spending an indefinite leng of time with Mrs Read.
 Mrs Read and Miss Bessie, visited, last week, at Leoni Farm.
 The family living in Mrs Kate Reads house have taken H. Platt's cottage.
 Mrs Dayton and Mrs Van Sandtt are soon to occupy Joseph Squires' house.
 Dr Smith had another runaway on Tuesday. The doctor was thrown out and the horses took to the lots dragging the two forward wheels behind them. The second frost injured gardens here to more or less extent. Fruit is appar- ently uninjured. Those who were sla ok about planting are now copgratulating themselves.
 Mrs Mary J. Miller and Mrs F. J. Bradley attended the silver wedding of Mir and Mrs George Brown in Weston. | Mrs Brown is sister of Mrs Miller.
 The old Town house has. been im- proved by the addition of new roofs. Benjamin Bradley of Bridgeport was at home over Sunday. He is eligible to belong to the Fat Men'ss Association, as he tips the scale at 2lS pounds. I Aunt Arrity Benedict, who suffered from a shock, is quite comfortable, | though it is not thought that she will ever fully recover.
 The agent of Home Comfort is meet ing with great success in selling his stoves in Bedding.
 The boys from the Ridge played a l baseball match with the West Reading club and were beaten by six runs. Mrs Blakeman of West Bedding gave both clubs fine collation., which was very acceptable to the tired players. 1 Turney Sanford and William B. Hill are jurors in the superior court now in session at Bridgeport.
 w. s. Bassett is building a new her house for J. s. Sanford.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24
MONROE.
his barn..

A HEROIC REMEDY FOR wHoOPING
 COUGH.
 A little daughter of Mrs Barry. who lives in the Judson place, was playing about at George Bennett's. He had taken the lid off the we'll in which he keeps his cream and while turning his back to the well for moment, the child in some way fell in, going to the bottom. Mir Bennett succeeded in rescuiDg her alive, and she is now about as usual. The child was recovering from whooping cough. The we'll was only about 15 inches in diameter at the top.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-24

New Black Satin Bows for Ladies' price 25c Splendid selection of Windsor Scarts. .Plajds the Rob Roy, Shepard and all the Tartans: stripes and plain colors, l2 % and 25c.
 CANDY DEPARTMENT Have you seen the sweet section of the store? Here is something you will find there, Lemon Sugar covered drops. I6c per lb- Horehound" Mixed Creams Ioc per Ib- Chocolate cream drops l5c per lb Ice cream chocolate dreps Sc per lb. Marshmallows l9c per ID. Turkish Lacomes s0c per lb. g kinds of the best choco' ates made of pure Sugar and the best Chocolate, made clean, at 4sc per lb.
 These candies are all made especially for summer selling, and will not stick
 AT THE SODA FOUNTAIN Special drink,
 kola Cordial, 5c per glass.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-11-15
A Shrewd Peasant.

A countr3 man went to /. lawJ er,
laid before him a case in dispute,
and the u asked him if he would
undertake to win the snlt.
Lswyer-Most ccrtaialy | will
undertake the case. We are sure
to WIN!
Peasant-SJ you really think il
Is a good casci
LIwyer-Undoubtedly. I am
prepared TO guarantee Jou will get
a verdict in your favor.
Peasant-Well, then cir,
don't think I'll 90 10 Law this time,
tor, yUu see, have just given you
my opponents case and not my
own.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-11-15
Extravaganza our Dangerous
Fault.

Fault.
In edltorlally discussing Anerl-
cans generally Edward w. Bsk, in
November Ladies' Home Journal,
declares that thu American is never
so unnatural as when he ID saving
money. and never Is he quitr SO
much himself as when he Is spend
ing it. Honce, hp z 90 been the
most unnatural mortal on earth for
the past two or three years. But
now, with the lifting oil tho gloom,
and the sun of prosperity shining
directly IN his face, he Is taking
courage and hears. OIce more he
Is going to spend. Thanksgiving
means more TO him this year, and
thousands of thank offerings will
have A ring OF earnestness In them
this monte that they have NOS had
for several years. Oar hearts are
most thankful when our pockets
are fullest and ost bodies beat fed
and clothed. Generosity Is syDo-
nym with the word American. The
American dearly lovFS to spend,
and be 1t said 10 his credit, he
spends With equal pleasure upon
those he loves MS upon hlmself-
and sometimes even with moro. 1t
is the American trult NOT only to
be generous, bat to be NiAe, TO see
Others happy amid persoual happi-
ness. The American is wiling 10
work hard, bat hemust ep end. ALI
this il good; generosity broadeus
men. just as penurIousness con.
tracts men. II We stopped at
generosity all would be well. But
Heaven knows we do not, Years
ago wc passed the line OF generos-
lty, and if there were another line
beyond exlravaganCe We would
have passed that long since. But
there is where We known today bs
an extrayagSnt nation, and our
most dangerous weakness as a
people lies in eItTavagance. No
lesson seems severe enough for US
to remember: within a year the
mo Of Us will have forgotten
what We passed through lu the two
or three years which now lie
behind as. We have rallied from
the shock, and this is commend
able; but to forget its lessons
would DC a misfortune. Let ns be
known as a generous people but
not as a generation Of spendthrilts.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-11-15

She-Do you know, barry,
father has forbidden you the
housei
He-FUrbidden me the house!
l never asked for his honse. His
daughter is good enough for
ne.
No, Willie, dear said mamma,
sno more cakes tonight Don't
you know you cannot sleep on a
fall stomachP
WELL replied Willie, Il can
sleep on my baok'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-11-15
ANY LITTLEICAN DO

If any little word of mine,
May make a life the brighter,
If any little scng o mine
May max heart the hghto:;
God help me spelk the little word,
And take my bit of singing,
And drop it in some lonely yale,
TO set the echoos ringing!
II any little love of mine
May make life the sweeter,
Ii any little care of mine
May make a friends the lscteI;
Ifany life of mIno may ease
The burden of another,
God give me love, and care, and strengl
To help my tolllng brother.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-11-15

Mr.. Braithwaite-This is Mr..
Nicholson, my dear, business
friend.
Mrs. Braithwaite-.I rather think
l have met Mr. Nicholson before
somewhere or other.
Mr.. Nicholson That is not I'm
probable. l have fr, quentlY been
there.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-11-15

Bookkeeper-'T see by the pa
per that our customer, SJudskins,
il married."
Fashionable tailor-"Iudeedl l
shall be sorry TO lose him.
Clo thier and Furnisher.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-11-15
His Only Rival.

"f have never yet heard Bunktpa say
q kind word about anybody, " remarked
the gossipy citizen.
Neither have !, was the response
"He's worse for running people down
than a trolley car. "-Washington STAR
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-11-15

Bind MIn-HSv's everything
this Morning, ssrryi LsgleSs
MaA-Ol, | can't kics, Nov do
you feeli Blind MAn-Out Of
sight.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-11-15

Mndge-S)netimcs ] thi1k that
I am Losing ms mind.
Yabsley-EoW long hSve you
been that wAyi
About a month
You needn't worry. Ifyou had
begun losing your mini that long
ago, it would all be gone by this
time
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-11-15
SHENANDOAH HxRALr.
Advertising Rates.

Advertisements Will be inserted at Oh
dollar per square of ten lines or less, for
the first insertion, and so cents for etch
subsequent insertion.
BQuarterly or yearly advertisem. D;i
by contract.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-11-15

Professor Visiting a student)--
How cold II is here! Do you ever
have frel HSw can you work in
this temperaturrf
StudenE-AhI Professor, when I
begin to feel cold, | i1st think Of
my examination, and then per.
spire all over.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-11-15

Uncle We'll, BJoby, what did
you learn at schooIi Bobby Il
learned that the world is round
and tnrDs on hinges, like that
globe in the library. Uncle-Well
what do you taluk Of that' Bobby
Il think, nncle, they arc asking
me to believe a COOL deal for a
small boy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-11-15

WUnlese the number OF IpseItiCIsb
marked upon the manuscript, advertise
ments will be published until forbidden
and CHARGED accordingly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-11-15

The ssnel Is lscky brute. II
never has to hump itsslf.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-04-20
New ST. Andrews Church, Andora
Opened.

In the presence of II large congregation
the new st. Andrews (Goldsborough
Memorial Church, at Andora, was opened
for divine service on Sunday afternoon. The
handsome editire was decorated with flowers.
Easter carols were sung.
The Rector, Rev. VIM. Schouler conducted
the services, assisted by Geo. A. Steele, Lay
Reader. Mr.. Srhouer in his address made
appropriate response to the work Of late Rev.
Robert Lloyd Goldsborough to whom the
church is II memorial. A simple marble
tablet erected in the church. commentaries
his life of service. The church will be open
regularly for services on sunday at 3 o'clock
Sunday school being held at 230 The
builder of the church was Mr.. Alfred Cannan,
OF Fair Hill.