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The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Savings Bank Books taken in payment and interest on same allowed to date ot purchase
 We can usually furnish a similar line of Bridgeport Mortgages and will be pleased to show the property Securing any of the above 10 any one desiIing to invest in the same
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Mir and Mrs S. .. Bull left for the South on Saturday and will pass week with friends in Virginia before returning to Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

J. l.. Gregory, 8 printer who worked on TIE BEE I years ago, came into the office on Wednesday, and assisted in the work for few hours. He has been in ohio, and says he shall soon return there, as he finds work dull in the East.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Charles Poureh0t of Hanover wishes, through the columns of THE BEE, t. thank his neighbors and friends for the Gavors and sympathy shown him during his recent misfortune.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Not sati. fled with selling Corsets down to 29 cents, the Muslin Underwear de, partmcnt has commenceda special sale of ladies Nigh+gowns; SI ones for 5g cent; SIPS kinds for G9 cents; sl.50 ,ort> fur s9 cents. So they keep going all the time-always something that a woman can save money in buying so much so that it i, noticeable
 P,ra.ols and Sun Umbrellas, One of the prctticst stocks to choose from, and the "a-io<r prices rop4g that you Erow
 A full line of nemstischcd e0acfs in -irher plain black or co}or$.
 White India ParasoIs, plain coaching. for 9ot.. sI. $1 25 and sI.5o. The white ruhl d orea y u can buy for s1 25. *1 10. 3I 75, B ald s2.5O
 Farcy Dresden cf.cts aco 32. s2 30. $3 5o. 84 and 95.
 H'4vA l'araso!s. 22 ivy. far ST. aI 45.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29
Perry l. HUrd. @
ENGLISH WHITE LEAD.
Bridgeport, Ct,

Walkers, Parker X Co.'S pure refined lead coIroded by the old Dutch process Thor oughly washed and made free from acetic acid-WilI not eat away the oil. No chalk ing, no washing off, no poor results Ground in refined lnseed oil, aged seasoned and ripe-a four months operation. Best lead known for house, yacht or boat painting.
 We've sold tons ot it this spring and every body is pleased. YouW be, too; you can't help it.
 Sole agents for Bridgeport
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

The handsome bay horse of Messrs Houlihan < Keane, which was so seri- nusly cut in the recent accident at Sandy Hook, has SO far recovered as to be in harness for little exercise. The pros poets seem good that the handsome team will soon be in front of the Grand Gen. trails newly decorated depot wagon, bringing the summer guests to the hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Screen doors, CSC and up. windows 20 and 23c -[ E. F. Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

NOR SALE-The farm belonging to the late \ J. Hobart Mallett, containing about 100 acres, situated in the west part of the town of Trumbull, 3-4 miles from Long HIll station nostoff1ce, miles from the city of Bridgeport near school and church, suitably divided into water, large two story house, two barns with shed containing 25 stalls, one-hat box, other necessary buildings. The farm has been used r2r 20 years for boarding gentlemen's driving horses, summer and winter. Would make a good milk farm. Address MRS J. HOBART MALAETT, Long Hill, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

c. N. Shepard has been appointed to the responsible position of foreman of the belt department at the Rubber fac tory, succeeding J. J. Lyons.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

large assortment of plain. and fancy crackers received at R. H. Beers $ Co.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

The work of flling in over the new gir ders put in at the raceWay at the Mantle Mills was commenced on Wednesday af- rcrLOOn and the street was opened for travel. Merchant E. J. Hall was the first to drive team over the new struc- ture. The Carmody bridge is now all torn up and teams get by through the mud on the south side of the bridge. It i5 hoped that this work will be pushed as rapidly as possible.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Most everybody likes 8 good cup of coffee, B B Java or Monogram is the kind to buy. Sold in bulk at 35 and 36c ID, same as in cans, only costs mOre.--[ E. r. Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29
Taunton District, Nawtown,
BURR & KNAPP. nANrKnpo R pn0Hmno

3G3 MAIN STREET, BRIDGEPORT. We offer subject to sale the following per cent mortgages on Bridgeport real estate. Notes have interest coupons attached, priuci- pal and interest payable at our bank
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Flags for Memorial day at R. H. Beers & Co.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Good eight-baTi croquet sets only 95c. Mems white duck pants 25 pair.-[E F HawIey.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

The best line of shoes in town. Mems rus sets 90 up. All kinds Of shoes to suit every body at our low q ash prices. Buy your shoes
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

n DFMOCRATIC CAUCUS-The Democrats of U Trumbull will meet at the Town Hall on Monday evening, June l at s o'clock, ISa6, for the FuFpose of electiDg delegates to the State Convention to be held at Hartford, June 10 and to do any other business necessary to be done. Per order Town Committee.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

For light horse blankets and sweaters call on Warner, Taylor < Curtis at the Hook. They also are showing excellent carpeting and rugs at moderate prIceS.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Miss M. T. Whalen of Orange Valley, N. J., has spent a few days with her ais ter, Mrs J. H McGrath. Miss Whalen will sail for Europe on June 13.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29
HATTERTCWN.

Miss May Ransom has entertained her si' ter from New ! 0rk City. J. B. ParmplCe and assistants are re- pairing the CrofuJ place. We under stand it is to be occupied this summer by parties from Orqngc, N. J.
 Our school closes today. The teacher and pupils have prepared an entertaining program for the afternoon, literary exeT- CisC7 in the school house at , D. m., fol- lowed ny picnic under the nOhle ash tree that shades the school grounds. Miss Ransom has been careful, painstaking teacher and has given general satisfac- tion.
 X carp was caught in the mill pond, Monday. by Arthur Morgan, which weighed between seven and eight pounds. several large turtles have been caught lately.
 Ml+- Ella |. Beers of Bridgeport is a guc-t at the home of Mrs Blakeslee, in rhe Street.
 Vrasd Mrs Matthew Carroll are re- iojcing over the birth If a daughter in cheir home, horn May 21.
 NIr"ud Mrs ". c, Mead of Bridgeport Ill, mn"nR tlr guests at Dicks hotel.
 Tue Grand Central livery has received au Hdd]uon of a handsome pau of bays, bought of rardpe X Jennings.
 Mrs Craig and daughter, Miss Grace Craig of New ork, are enjoying 8 so- iouga it thr Grand Central. Mir and Mrs I. T. .U N0rt of I'assaic, Y. J., are also -tOnIing at the Central.
 J. Hotsford Fairchild of Taunton dis trjcl repurr- good trade in farming roul@. IT must he the quality of the goud- and prices combined with the fact that 5Ir Fuirchild is a gaual man to deal "irh that accounts for it.
 Alexander Allen has bought the <. W. ~tuddad place. Mir Allen will start the laundry business in the near future.
 Rice's company are at CosteIIo's opera house three nights this week and will give "Fmnegan's Alley" Friday evening and "A hero in rags on Saturday even- ing. Thi- is first class opera troupe and should be well parrOuzHd. On Satur- dav afternoon there twill be matinee at ?. m.
 Il \. Lattjn bought fine pair of bay horses in Bridgeport 10 be used on the road and farm of (. NJ Pratt.
 Mrs Charles Wilson, who has been prostrated with the grip for two months, ia couValcscent.
 Miss Belle Clarke and Miss Dillon of Bridgeport and Joseph Smith of New Haven were guests at Elmshade, last week.
 Rev l.. C. Booth of New York is spend- ing few duys at E!mshade.
 Mrs Eugene BotsfoTd and family -rut Monday with Mrs Botsford's par ent 3, Mr and Ms Wnton B. Lamphear, in Bridgeport.
 George Mattagatt and son have been bu,y for few days removing the small stones from the road, left after using the
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

A nice line of ladies' and gents shoes for summer wear at Warner, Taylor x Curtis in the Hook,
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29
BLOSSOM !

Linen Suits, Separate Skirts in linen and duck. Outing Suits, in aerges, mo hair and coverts. And Homespun Suits. With all the skirts in such a nice full gore that it becomes ai dfstirgui.hipg feature; charming touch to the detail which marks them as especially fashion, q hln
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

OAvE-Your old postage stamps tor us; we O will buy them. For many kinds ot stamps found on old letters and documents we give good prices. We pay 25c each tor a certain cent stamp touG on the back ot old photo graphs. Soak them in cold water or steam them and they can be removed easily. Torn stamps not desirable. COOK & DUNBAR, Connecticut National Bank Building, Bridge IlDrt. Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Editor Reuben H. Smith of The Re- lgious Herald, of Hartford, passed We'd nesday night with his brothers in town.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

E. r. Hawiey's store wIll be closed at
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Memorial day will be observed by Gus ter post, G. 4. R., in the same manner as in former years. Members will meet at Sandy Hook and leave at p. m., to visit the cemeteries. Comrades who have marked and decorated graves in those cemeteries not visited by the Post will please act as committees tn do the same this year. Flowers may be left at the usual places, or with any of the ex aoldiers.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

DOR SALF--Abont 100 lbs of farmer packed E nork, rrst quality, price right. A. c. LAKE, Bethlehem, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Time for potato bugs. Buy Paris Green pure, 25c lb, slug shot 5c lb.-[E F. HaWley.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Mrs C. N. Shepard and Master Fred erick Shepard, the hustling and wide awake newsb0y of the Street, passed Wednesday in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Warner, Taylor X Curtis are agents fo LoWney's celebrated candies.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29
THE HUBBELL, INVADE COMPANY 362 Water St.. Bridgeport, Conn

of us and we'll save you money E. F. Flaw lev,
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Mir and Mrs Ira Wildman spent Sun day with friends in New Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

George Mattagatt and son have been bu-y for a few days removing the small stones from the road, left after using the road machine.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

2EIDDLEsEX BANKING CO.-subscribed
 M capital, $se0, ,00O. Paid in, $600, ,O0O Issues per cent Debenture Bonds of $100, ,$200, $25o $500, $l 900 and S5,0e0, whi Il areEby statnte lawful investments foI 3eust Funds in the state. U, D. sANEORp. Agent, n Bishop Block. Bridgeport. Conn
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Miss Claribel Winton has visited he father, Charles Wiuton.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29
YOU USE PAINT!

it will pay you to use good paint. Poor Paint IS dear at any price We sell Jewett's and At lantic White Lead, LInseed Oil that is per fectly pure and thoroughly settled and De voc X Reynolds COlOrs, the best in the world;
 Supplies Of all kinds for oystermen and
 the city.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Mrs smith from New Haven spent Sunday with Mrs Sarah Sears and fam ilv
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Henry Botsford has sold a tract of land near BOtsfOrd to Paul Belot.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Mrs Daniel Davis and daughter from Easton has visited her mother, Mrs Charles BriscOe.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Mrs William Ryan, who is quite poor ly, was advised to take change of air, and s snendiDg a few days with rela- lives in /nar.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Mrs Eugene B0tsford and family -rrnr Monday with Mrs Botsford's par ent'7, Mr and Ms Winton B. Lamphear in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Mrs Henry Becker of the Glen has been quite seriously ill for week past.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29
THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

rN WIpNE@pAn AtIrIlNDON. X LARGE "I l;NoI OF ruE NOILE~ HE rHo JE.I uu TAI uIG I\rEN~ES oF TIRE VtNN S PLAIN DISTRICT IN THE I;ECENr tONTRD} Ul;r} NDrI.p poWN.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Mir and Mrs A, B. Blakeman and fam fly spent Sunday with the artist, Miss Nctric Peek.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Mi-- Ella l. Beers of Bridgeport is a guc-t at the home If Mrs Blakeslee, in thp Street.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29
JOEENT F. EEA-HE &z GO

of Good Clothing. The merits of the clothirg bearing the label of John F
 Keane $ Co are attested by the re- turn of a host of wearera, ,"Il thorough ly pleased with the service, and who pronounce our goods the best We stand at inc head and maintain nnr
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

John Benedict, with his men from Stepney Depot, have been putting on the roof to the new addition to L. c. Gill hort,s hOu3e.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Wra0d Mrs Matthew Carroll are re- ioiciug over the birth If a daughter in Lhoir home. horn May 25.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Ricc'e company are at CosteIlo's opera house three nights this week and will give "Fnnegan's Alley" Friday evening and "A hero in rags, on Saturday even ing. Thi- is first class opera troupe and should he well patronizrd. On Satur- dav afternoon there twill be matinee At , D. m.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Hov It C. Booth of New ! Yor6 is spend ing 8 few duys at E!mshade.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Miss Belle Clarke and Miss Dillon of Bridgeport and Joseph Smith of New Haven were guests at Elmshade, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Henry Coger is on the sick list.
  Mrs k. NJ, Peek, Sr., spent part of lasC week with her son, k. NJ. Peck, in Iiuntingt0Wn,
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Alexander Allen has bought the <. w.. ~tuddard place. Mir Allen will start the laundry bu~iIrss in the near future.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

j. Botsford Fairchild of Taunton dis tricc reports good trade in farming rous%. IT must he the quality of the goud- and prices combined with the fact that Mr Fuirchild is a gaual man to deal N irh that accounts for it.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

Mrs Craig and daughter Miss Grace Craig of New ork, are enjoying 8 so- iouca it thr Grand Central. Mir and Mrs J. .I. \ au Nort of Pdssaic, Y, J., are also -topUng at the Central.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

We have secured a number of last years Hartford Bicycles, best $80 pattern, that we will sell at
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-29

II \. Lqttjn bought fine pair of bay horses in Bridgeport 10 be used on the road and farm of (. NJ Pratt.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Girls. Lycees in France.

The gravest accusation agalns. girls
lycees by the group of retrograde think
ers Is that they are badly made up"
Good society still holds aloof, but be-
gins to understand that the absence Of
religious instruction does not by any
means imply systematic hostility to
faith; for parents. and the church they
belong to, are at liberty to develop this,
and the necessary time is allowed for
II. The war on these recent establish
ments is, in short, partizan war. Ly-
Gees are destined to take the place Of
the boarding. schools Of former days;
for the latter are gradually disappear
ing or Transforming themselves into
daily cours (classes) where women abb
sorbed by their social duties, or fortu-
nate enough to be wanted by their hus-
bands. will wisely send their daughters.
The day when girls colleges triumph
In France, there will be many more
analogies between French and Ameri-
can women than there are now.--Cen.
fury.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Horticulture.

Burn all the wood cut out Of black
and raspberlies, so as to destroy the
eggs Of insects.
Keep 1t in mind, that like begets like,
as much so among plants as 1t does
among animals.
There is no advantage In mulching
strawberry plants or fruit trees until
the ground freezes. sEfk
Bank up young apple trees to the
height of fifteen inches; II will have n
great tendency to keep the mice and
rabbits from girdling them.
With growing young orchard the
farm will augment in value in your
own eyes as well as in those of your
neighbor, and you will be very indie
pendent in naming a figure.
Too little attention is paid to the
ounce as a market fruit. What few
growers there are In the country find
the business very paying one, and
there is room for more without crowd
ing the market.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26

COW presented him with Ben. Ben Is
the name of the calf that has become
famous for being not like other calves.
His right fore leg is entirely missing.
Both hind legs are perfectly formed and
placed. His left fore leg is also just as
perfect as any calf's, but 1t is almost in
the middle of his body. All the ribs are
naturally formed, reaching all the way
to the neck. There is not even the trace
of shoulder blade on the right side.
The calf weighs $50 pounds, and can
run and play as lively as any calf with
full set of legs. Stone piles and bitches
are not obstacles to him-he frisks over
them, tail high in the air, using his fore
leg on the principle of a jumping pole.
He has been much ,petted, and follows
the members of the McDaniels family
about like a dog.
At the tender age of four weeks Ben
left his mother and went with his mas
ter on a jaunt about the surrounding
country, attracting considerable atten-
ton and earning considerably more
than his living expenses, thanks to the
willingness Of Americans to pay to see
freaks. He has not missed a meal in
his life, and is unusually strong and
healthy
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Helpful Hints.

Keep the centers of the nails scrapetl
thin, and the edges will turn up instead
of under.
You can drive nails into hardwood
without bending them, IL you dip them
first in lard.
Remove insects from the ear with
warm water. Never use probe or 9th
er hard substance lest you pcrforate the
drum.
The mother should demand that the
school house be comfortable. Many
children have sickened and died be-
cause the school house was not fit for
a pig to stay in.
A philosopher says that nothing
pleases fly so we'll as to be mistaken
for something to eat. and If It can he
baked in cake and palmed off on the
unwary as a currnt it dies happy.
An excellent remedy for cough IS
made 10y slclng two lemons thin and
adding to them ten cents worth of lie
orice root. one gill OF water and little
sugar Boil until quite thick and strain.
If a high fever comes on at evening.
battle the feet and wrap in blanket,
put warm irons to the feet and give
aconlte IN water every hour until the
patient is In good sweat" then keep
well covered.
If you take cold boiled potatoes, place
them in a kettle, cover them with boil
ing water, let them boil for few mo-
ments. then drain. mash and season,
you cannot tell them from those fresh
ly boiled.
Children reared upon the farm should
receive such impressions Of farm life
as Will make II seem desirable as an
occupation. They cannot take real in
terest in things about which they have
no intelligence. Neither In the house
nor out Of IT should life be a mere round
Of labor. There Is charm in the study
Of both plant life and animal life.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
lockwood.

The West Indies are very rich in for
est trees. Many Of these are turned to
singular uses. The bark of the prune
tree is used in the making of liquor
suggestive of cherry brandy; the wood
of the ironwoOd, which sinks In water,
is turned into massive mallets for the
heavy work of the carpenter; the rub
Der tree is tapped by the negro boys,
and it's oozing juice Is made Into balls
for their games, or, if near the seaside,
for dressing the oakum with which the
cracks in the fishing canoes are calked.
The calabash bears a fruit, the skin OF
which, when dried, gives the natives
drinking vessels and water bottles; the
fustic gives a beautiful yellow dye, and
the logwood dyes a rich purple, and is
much used In the manufacture Of crus-
ty old port. The West Indian negro is
a born poacher. He catches the quail
by the cruel expedient Of strewing fine
ly powdered cayenne or bird pepper in
the little dust pits where the birds
wash" The burning powder gets into
the eyes Of the bird, which, confused
and helpless, Is then easily caught.
When he wants wholesale supply Of
fish, he explodes piece of dynamite,
which was probably intended for the
making Of new Government roads, over
a hole in a mountain stream. and tho
fish are killed by the concussion. But
his favorite resource is the bark Of the
dogwood, one of the most plentiful Of
the forest trees. This he drops into a
river hole, and the mullet, intoxicated,
come to the surface of the water. This
singular property of the dogwood has
been made the subject Of recent expert
mentation, and 1t Is now found that the
sap of the tree specially prepared gives
a solution which acts as powerful To-
cal anaesthetic, and it is expected that
the new extract will be Of great service
In dentistry.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Why Fruit Trees Die.


Why SO many nursery grown trees
die when transplanted is tersely and
truthfuly stated in Bulletin No. 20, OF
the Oklahoma Experiment Station. II
says: Among the causes Of failure
have been the following: Failure to
prepare the land before trees arrive
hurried and imperfect planting; high
heads. exposing the body OF the tree to
sunscald and attacks of borers. Plant
ers are urged to set strong, healthy
trees, In well prepared soil, plowed
deep and sub-soiled, first pruning the
roots to one or two inches in length
which will cause them to strike down
deep into the SOIL Start the head if
teen to eighteen inches from the ground
and lean the tree to the southwest. Their
the top will shade the trunk, prevent
sunscald and attacks of borers. Give
frequent and shallow cultivation to
keep in the moisture which the deeply
subsoiled land has caught during win.
ter and spring. Grow only hoed crops
If any, in young orchard, and none al
all in an old one, except peas or clover
to be cut and left to decay on the land