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The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
SOUTHBURY.

AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
 Rev w. H. Barrows of the Congrega- tional church favored the people here with an excellent discourse, last Sunday, from Genesis 50 :2G, on the moral and re- ligious life of Joseph, and was well adapted for the young and others to fol- low his example by bis noble and lovely character in the paths of virtue and rec ritudp
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11

The meeting in behalf of the suffering Armenians at the Town hall, Monday night, should call out large audience. The movement has the hearty endorse ment of the clergy of the town, all the denominations being represented. It is hoped their appeal will he met by sub stantial response on the part of the peo- pie. It is cause in which we all ought to enlist.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
ACHING JOINTS

Announce the presence of rheumqti m which causes untold suff"ripg. R e1ma- tism is due to lactic acid inthe blcod. It cannot be cured by liniments or o3 her outward applications. Hoods sarsapa- rilla purif@s the blood, removes the cause of rheumatism and permanently cures this disease. This is the testimony of thousands of people who once suffered the pains of rhenmatism but who have actually been cured by taking Hoods sars9 parlla. Its great power to acf upon the blood and remove every impu'isv is the secret of tEe wonderful cures by Hoods sarsaDariiIa
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11

manufacturies and will move his family Go the city.
 c. Burton is attending the Union business college. of Bridgeport.
 Mrs Stephen c. Beach has bet Il spend ing a week in New Milford.
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The h0lesale Produce Quota
 lions
BY BUCK t& DARLING. BRIDGEPORT, PRO
 DrCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

BY BUCK x DARLING, BRIDGEPORT, PRO
 DUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
 Butter, choice creamery prints 25427c, choice creamery tubs 24a25, choice dairy 20a22, fair to good 18a20, common l24l5 :; cheese, factory l091o l-2, dairy 8aI0; fresh near, by eggs 28 s30; chickens, alive 9a10, dressed 10al2i fowls, alive 9a10; geese, local pair $la1 50; ducks pair, 5Oa 75; pigs, light l-2a6; hogs, q. W. 4a5 j; baled hay cwt 75490; b4led straw cwt 60 a75; potatoes per bu 35338; onions, red 50 65, yellow 50a65, white 75a1.25, cab bage, good per head 3a3 l2; carrots, per bbl 50a75; parsnips $1a1.40; turnips, per bu 20a25; celery, per dcz $1a1.50; dried peas per bu 7541,l5; beans, marrow l.50 al.75, pea 1 25al 40, medieum 25a1.5O; honey 10a15; beeswax 25a30; apples choice Baldwin 90a1.10. choice greenings 90a1.I0; cranberries $5a6; maple syrup 75a$I.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11

The Massachusetts Railroad Commis sioners have refused approval to the LeOminster and Clinton Street Railway Company for crossing at grade with the New ! Ork, New Haven and Hartford Railroad in the town of leominster' Referring to this fact the New l oEh Times says with much force '"F published yesterday despatch from Boston saying that che Rirnad Com- missiunprs of Massachusetts has f2rbld' den trolley company Go cross fhf tracks uf the New York, New iIaVeo and Hartford Railroad company af grade in tue town of Loomiusrcr. Ihr use of construction of uch grade cross iugs should be prevented by law ID every state In Connecticut there is a statute which requires a separation or grades at points whore trolley lines crOss steam roads It ia said that the enactment of it was procured by the exertiuns and arguments of the New I Ork, New Haven and Hartford railroad company, and some persons have eN- pressed the opinion that this company B chief motive was a desire tO dtscouragr the construction of trolley roads by in- creaslng the cost of the III w. think that, while the company did not Iose sight of the probable effect of the pro
 hlbtti0n upon certain trolley prof cts, ite chief motive WAS desire t0 protect the lives nf ts passengers and tn clear lts road of obstacles which might Interfere with the regular movement of it's inst trains. At all events, the lstatute is an excellent one, and tt should never be re- pcaled. It has been said that if the supporters of competing trolley roads should control majority at the next session of thr Connecticut Legislature they would attack this law. It ought not to be touched, and similar laws should be passed in otEor states for the protection of all passengers, those who travel on steam roads as we'll as those who usr che ears of trolley lines
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
UEATH OF MRS uUGu MORRIS.

Mrs Hugh Morris died December , The funeral was held at the house, Mon day, December :, at ?. m., Key o. J Range oniciating. She was 1J years of age.
 MT Falos has lately mo~ed his steam saw mill on to the piece of timber bought of Mss Mille Shelton, now Mrs Smith. Nj Hine of SOuthburY has his mill on the place lately bought of Mrs Vernie Am bier. There ia but very few pieces left in this section, A. N. BTOnsOn's being about alI
 The Pennsylvania school ia kept this term by Miss Anna Skelly of WOOdbury.
 The Pierce Hollow school is taught, thls term, by Miss Sanford of Reddiug
 Ezra Pierce has disposed of all his sheep, The last of them went this week,
 The SCutf family, who came here from New York, have decided to move back
 Mir and Mrs b. Nj. Mitchell attended the funeral of Mrs Beehler in Sandy Hook, Monday.
 While working at C. l.. Mitchells, Monday, Frank Evarts slipped and fell through trap door on to the edge of barrel, breaking one rib and lamiDg him some. He is about.
 Miss Mary Newcomb of Pattisou, N. r., was recent guest of Miss LotCie Curtis.
 Mrs II. M CanfleId was called to Bethlehem, Tuesday, by the illness Of her mother.
 Miss Jessie Sanford of Bedding is teaching the Hollow school.
 Mrs Caroline Bradley returned to New Haven, last week.
 Mas Edna Gladding of New Haven spent few days with II. F. HickOx, recently.
 Misses Anna Pierce and Eva Piatt were chosen delegates to the quarterly meeting of the Pomperaug Valley Union to be held at North Woodbury on Saturday.
 A committee consisting of c. P. Will Hams, J. L. Mitchell, R. c. Mitchell and F. W. Averill are to have charge of social dance to occur at Munson's hall in the near future.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
THE LAST OF LEAP YEAR FUN.

The ladies of the V. I. s. will give another Leap Year dance, the last for eight years, in Laborie's hall, Bunting ton, Thursday evening, December IT.. The gentlemen of the society will furnish and serve the supper and please remem- Der that they know how 60 do it, having covered themselves with glory already on this same line. If stormy the dance will be on Friday evening. The floor com mttee will consist sof Misses Eva Will loughby, May Brownson, Blanche Joy, Anna Brownson, May Baylie and Lois Hawley. Mrs William Beecher, chap erOne,
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
The Editors Familiar Chat.

Another of the fine old elms that have made Newtown street beautiful in sum mer, was removed, this week, one in front of the residence of Lawyer Beecher' If the beetle visits the elms another sea" son, it Is believed that they will kill the clms yet remaining,
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11

regular meeting of the Y. P. $. 0. E., will be held at the home of Mir and Mrs Walter Hubbell. Leader, Mrs Surridge. A social is being arranged for that night.
 The fall reunion of neighbors, friends and members of the church and con- gregation at the home of Dea and Mrs Drew on Thursday, the 17th, will be 8 very pleasant occaslon. Friends from Huntington, Nichols and Shelton will be present, speeches, reci5ations, readings, singing will form part of the entertain ment. The usual refreshments will be 1 served.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11

If stormy the contest will be held the first fair evening. IC will be the aim of the club to make this the best enter ain. ment of the kiud yet given.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
Mrs John Benedict pas ed Tuesday in BridRennrt win her chiIdren.

MI6 Ouuu bGIFutCL pao C4 i uc6uaF IH Bridgeport win her children.
 Miss Edna Warriner pleasantly enter taincd a number of her young fri nds ar the Methodist parsonage, last week Tues dAv evening.
 C. ". Sims was on the ick list for two day2, la-t week, but his friends are plraeCd to see him about as usual, this week.
 Blacksmith c. l.. Smallcy is building a suhstantial farm wagon for Charles Baird 0f Huntingdon.
 Mrs Caroline Dayton has visited her fsiond, Mrs Coleman of Long Hill, re gently.
 Mrs Davis and granddaughter of Dan bury were entertained by Mir and Mrs George 5. Turner for few days, recent ly.
 The Friday evening meeting, this week will be held with Mrs Caroline Dayton.
 Miss Annie Nolan passed Sunday and Monday with friends at Wallirgford and New Haven.
 Merchant stephen French has taken rhs agency for the Lambertville snag proof rubber boOts and lumberman's over shoe. He is also having au exten sive sale of the Goodyear Glove Co.'s rubber goods. His prices must be right or he wouldn't sell so many.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
OXFORD.

IN EPISCOPAL CHURCH CIRCLES
 The young people of the Episcopal church are taking considerable interest in the Improvement of choir service by meeting each week for rehearsals. There is abundant talent to make m efficient choir and 1t is expected thja Interest will continue.
 Miss Flora Fowler of West Haven has been viaIting her cousin, Mlas Anna Ls Butler.
 HI. R. Cable returned to his home at Glenmore laAe, Orange County,N. M, on
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
coNeREeAr1oNAL oHURcH TOPICS.

The ladies of the Enterprise society will hold an entertainment in Academy hall, Friday evening, December IS. There will be music and recitations, and Mir Gallup will give an interesting &C., count cf his last summers trip in foreign land. The admission wia be 10c.
 w, Nj. Gallup led the very interesting missionary meeting, Sunday evening, Next Sunday morning a collection for the Congreg gational Home Missionary society will be taken.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11

Mrs Ashae1 Wakeman is spending a week at Mrs Hill's.
 MT and Mrs Prout and daughter of Bridgeport spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Edward Hill.
 Mrs Charles Warehouse of Bedding visited her father and mother, recently.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
HR00K FIELD

F. D Lake has sold his trhacco to Carl Schoverliug of New Milford for 12 l.2c per pound,
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
In Fairfield Coun g
sTEPNEY AND VICINITY.
AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH.

The reunion and roll-calI at the Bap- tist church, last Iweek Thursday, was a very interesting occasion for the mem bers of this church. The attendance far exceeded the expectations of the most sanguiuG and the interest was marked. The roll-calI took place in the morning and was responded to by about 60 of the members of due church, either iu persOu or by communication. Following the roll call was a baptism, Fred Lyon being the candidate for admission 60 the church. An hour or more of social en- ioyInent with refreshments prepared by ladies who have q record for serving only the bpst, followed in the lower room of the church. The afternoon service prov ed the happy cuiminatjon of all that bad been hoped. Rev Mir Weeks, who drlir- cred the sermon, took for his text l i Sam uel ,9, And 1 was with thee whUheT- soever thou Wentcst,' and hjs theme was "God's presence in eur lives The Lords Supnrr of reoousccrarjon was a ltting clc~H to the services of the dav. Rev Mir Hl&mAn and hj5 people are to b. congratulated on the success ot thl- church gathering.
 Rev Mir Lutz of the Congregations church, Monroe, occupied the pulpit Of the Baptist church, sunday, in exchange with Rev Mr Braman.
 Christmas eve has been chosen by the Baptist society for the date of their an- nuaI Christmas entertainment. A con- cert and tree are m"n toned.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
METHODIST CHURCH CIRCLES.

The Methodist church was we'll filled on Friday night, the occasion being the first meeting of the associated Epworth Leaguessof Danbury, Bethel, Starr's Plains, Long Ridge, and Bedding the ag- sociation being known as the Asbury League. Large delegations were present from Danbury and Bethel, nearly filling the body of the church. Two interest
 ing papers were read sone on the religious work of tbe League, the other on the literary work. A religious service fol- lowed led by Mir Wi1el of Danbury and 3 good deal of old time Methodist fervor. was manifested. Sandwiches and co flee were served at the close of the services
 On the whole the convention was a great success and infuaed new zeal in the local league.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
METHODIST cnrRcH NOTES.

1t is planned to nave committee rep rescnting the choir of the Methodist church here and the Long Hill church meet at the parsonage with Rev and Mr. Warrincr, m next Monday evening, to talk over the old folks concert that ia thought of as one of the pleasant features winter
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
In New Haven County
SOUTH BRITAIN.

DEATH UF LEWIS uENRf FAutCHILD.
 Lewis Henry Fairchid, a well known resident of the Purchase, passed away on Wednesday, having lived 7O we'll spent years. He was veteran uf the late war and one of south Britajn's oldest inhabi tants. He was also a member of S Johns church at Sandy Hook, The flu neral service is to be conducted day lFridaY) at o'clock from the house, by Rev 0. 0. Wright. He leaves widow son and daughter.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
ANOTHER PRECAUTIONARY CoNTrsq.

ANOTHER REVOLUTIONARY CONTEST.
 The third medal contest will be given under tue auspices Of the R. R. F., club in WhfEeheael's hall on Thursday even- ing, December IT. Two silver medals will be awarded eo the two best speakers. David Williams and Prof James will eaeFi sing sole. Supper will be served after wards. Admission 15cs children l0c.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11

Third Sunday in Advent. December 18 Al 2 30 .. m4, Holy G0mmnna0ns ab 1o.s0 &. .m4s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07
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FOREIGN RELATIONS AND REVENUE

One thing Is certain; II Congress Is going 10
pass any such resolutions regarding Cuba as 1t
cOntemplltes. the same overwhelming ma jorly
OF it's members must in deccncy and sclfrcspect
pass a revenue bill sufficient 10 cover AT least
the ordinary expenses Of the Government II
would make members ridiculous to their con-
sttuents and TO all the world IL they should fire
off strong resolutions regarding Spanish treat
ment OF Cubans. and then should leave the Gov
eminent without revenue enough to meet It's
current expenses In time Of peace. What dis
grace would rest upon the men responsible for
that course II the President should contempt
uolsly return their resolution with the remark
that Congress either did not know what II meant
or did not mean what 1t sad or 1t would have
made provision for a larger revenue and for bor-
rowing on less costly terms In case OF necessity.
II there Is any use whatever in passing such
resolutions as are proposed, II must be remem-
bered that they would be regarded by any for
eign Power as empty and meaningless, unless
accompanied with legislation to meet necessary
expenses In peace and something over for cmcr-
gencics If Spanish statesmen are undsturbcd,
they we'll may be 80 long as they see Democrats
and Populists and Silver men, who vote for
strong foreign resolutions at the same time vot-
ing against any bin TO increase revenue. Thereby
they stamp their own resolutions, so far as they
are concerned with the brand Of inslncerity ana
dpmagoguism The case IL different with the
minority Of Senators and the great majority OF
Representatives who supported revenue bill,
and they at least have some right to be consil-
cred honest II they favor a foreign policy which
might involve increased expenditure. But the
resolutions can mean only what the majority
in both houses mean. and the majority In the
Senate proves by It's acts that thus far II means
nothing.
There ought to be IN end OF the pretencc
that the revenue sufiices to cover ordinary
expenditures THE New-York World" with all
Its Democracy, finds 1t necessary to declare with
emphasis that the pretence Is false that even
in time Of peace without any preparations for
future emergencies the expenses exceed the revc-
nue., and that II would be criminal to leave the
Government in that condition to face the posi-
bility OF foreign difficulties. But this Is the
precise reasoning which led the Republican ma
jority In the House TO pass without hesitation
the emergency Tariff bill, as quick response
| to the Presidents appeal. 1t Ia not whit bet
ter reasoning now than 1t was when all the Dem
ocrats and Popplists i1 the House voted against
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RILL TO BE SNOTHERED.

Rv an article printed in yesterdays Tribune
attention was directed to a bill which provides
that. except for repairs, no asphalt, WOOD OF
other pavement which shall be wholly or partly
composed of foreign productions or materials
shall he laid or used in any street. avenue or
other public thOroughfare In any CITY, county,
town or village Of this State Ii Is Impossible
tn believe that the Legislature Will consent 10
tbe massage OF such bill when its purport Is
once clearly understood 1t Is pointed out by
onpineers who are familiar with the subject that
in orr improved street pavements we are at
nresent largely dependent on foreign prodtlc-
lions" and II is In no way impossible that this
bIll may be directed against those companies
which supply Trinidad and other asphats for
use in the cities of this country 1t is true that
asphalt is found in quantities In this country.
but It's value as paving material has not yet
been fully determined Indeed, it has been used
TO only limited extent, and it Is far from GER
tain that the United States can furnish what is
required by the cities, which are more and more
making use Of asphalt pavemcnts
What Is certain Is that the passage OF this
measure would materially increase the cost Of
this sort OF pavements, and the probabilities are
that II would have bad effect on their quality.
Nv stimulating competition ule price VI Asphalt
paving has been greatly reduced within the
last year or so. In Brooklyn. for example. the
latest bids show reduction OF almost 30 per
cent from those submitted two years ago All
this good result would be made OF no account
II a law should be passed forbdding the use OF
the foreign product. which appears to be better
than any TO he found within the borders Of this
country. The adoption Of such "A policy would
be- foolish In the extreme. The bill In question
may have had It's origin in the selfish desire or
the companies dealing in domestic asphalt 10
reduce competition as far AZ possible. Putting
this and that together. however. it appears more
probable that II Is Of those legislative de-
vices known rs STRIKES" aimed at the concern
supplying the largest quantities OF foreign
asphalt used in this country We understand
that the bill has advanced to its second reading
in the Senate. II should 20 no further
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

scheme. and the transferrence OF the energies
that would be wasted on it to another scheme
which has at least more promise OF possible
achievement. 1t will save fnrther Mi'''ons
from being thrown away on losing pa'oe WIN
food and fever. 1t will, moreover marx the
end Of an alien enterprise that never shouia
have hoo, permitted 10 get a foOthold on this
continent. and will place the whole canal scheme
under American control. For the sake OF Amerl-
can interests and the peace of the world ms
last consideration is perhaps the weightiest OF
ALL This country rlay not need nor want
transisthmian canal 1t may be better OF WIN
out one 1t may be that such canai VIII never
and, indeed can never, be constructed hu' the
one pivotal fact in the case. when must never
be lost sight Of is that such canal, II ever IL
Is constructed. must be. at all times ana abso-
,utelv under American control. That Is the
Alpha and Omega Of the conditions OF lis very
existence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07
ISTHUIAN CANAL CONSOLIDATION.

An important new movement Is afoot In Cen
trail American canal schemes. II Is proposed to
consolidate the Panama and Nicaragua COM
panics, or. rather to merge the former into the
latter The Tribuncs London correspondent
gave Yesterday detailed and authentic account
Of this project, which has been under secret con-
sderation for a couple of months. The plan Is
for the Nicaragua Company to purchase, with
its own bonds. the assets OF the Panama Com
pany, including the railroad. and then TO aban-
don the Panama route and to concentrate all
efforts and all available capital upon that at
Nicaragua, under joint English, French and
American auspices, but with the controlling man.
agement in American hands. Negotiations to
this end arc in progress, but have not yet been
concluded. They may never be. Even II they
are. the consolidated scheme may fail. 1t may
be that no sthman canal will ever be construct
ed, or ought to be constructed. But, however
that may be, the present proposition appears to
be a move in the right direction.
There are now two organized companies en-
deavoring to construct canals across the Cen
tral American isthmuses. One Is a French com
many at Panama, the other an American com
pany at Nicaragua. II both projects ought to
he and are to be defeated that end will be more
readily accomplished II they are first united
info one. The rule "Unlte and conquer does
not always apply to such ventures. whether or
not any canal shall be cut Is a question for the
United States, and for 1t alone, to answer 1t
will no easier and simpler and more conclusive
for II TO veto one scheme than two An ami
oh,o Roman Emperor once wished all mankind
had Int one throat. that he might cut II al
single stroke 1t would be well II all proJec.s
inimical to the peace and prosperity Oh '','.
Nation were united into one. so mat Ill 'ns"'
be disposed OF together ~
| II, on the other hand, the canal ought ~
and is TO he constructed this Is move ~ '''e
right direction. In such case unite anu 'on'
quer'' will apply. Consolidation Will mean ,ne
abandonment Of a hQpelessly tmpreSslcao'e