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The times., 1897-11-20

The currency question has developed into
political shell game. AS the members
of Congress come into the city it becomes
case Of now you see it, and now you
don't. The currency question is tile thing
that keeps bobbing in and out of sight
Senator Proctor of Vermont is the latest
arrival who processes TO believe that some
thing may be accomplished in the shape
OF currency legislation. Mr.. Proctor is
somewhat contradictory, and says that
while the step taken may not be d great
one, 1T will still be satisfactory to those
who believe the situation demands radical
action. Just W lat Will be done he does
not know, but the Senator expresses his
belief that the Republican party win be
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Regular price, 81. 90

LOT 3-COnsists OF AIl-Kid Body Dolls;
bisque head, beautiful curly wig, shoes
aud stockings, measure 19 = inches. AID
exceptional value.
The times., 1897-11-20
Fruit in the Bin.

People there are who dare to think shat
the approaching winter in Washington Is
not one tn be of Mckinley prosperit "
We are surprised! The great Gilsonite de
posits OF the Uncompa hgre reservation In
Utah. with 2:s 900 ,0oo tons OF stuff worth
$40 a ton. viii he opened TO sale, IL the big
syndicate interested can arrange it,
There are other things which are likely
to appear as producers. The British harbiu-a-
tion treaty VIII cost great deal of money,
mounting UT into the millions, If it should
be passed; and our dry goods merchants.
boot ard shoe dealers and the caterers so
less legitimate comforts. will profit. Thea
there viii be a kings ransom spent to
prevent the annexation Of Hawaii TO tae
Union. II the project of the Nicaragua
Canal should come up, there viii be pro
fita tle retaiuers for attorneys" and tire
Cuban question always has kept a great
many eminent public men in spending
money.
on, es: :he coming session ought to bless
Washington with short but sweet season
OF McI1inIey prosperity. We desire to make
ther emarh, however, that the boys should
nct allow halr dozen leaders to acquire
all the usufruet!
The times., 1897-11-20
29c
Regular price, SOC

LOT 2-Consists OF Half Kid and Half
Cloth Body Dolls, 16 1-2 inches high. shoes
and stockings, best quality bisque head,
exposed teeth, moving eyes, full curly
wig. Very handsome.
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Csc
Regular price, 81. 25

LOT 6-Consists of Full jOinted Dolls. IT
inches high, with finest biSque head, shoes
and stockings, moving eyes, beautiful curly
wig, exposed teeth, A very handsome Doh
at very low price.
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Regular price, S1.00

LOT 4-ConSists of Kid Body Dolls, IS
inches high; finest bisque head, moving
eyes, curly wig. 1ointed at hips. Another
very unusual value.
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25c the outfit
Two Special Values in Juvenile
BookS-3OO in AII-at a Saw
ing of Nearly Half.

100 JUVENILE BOOKS, with
colored trout, cloth back; assorted
styles-a1l illustrated. An ex-
ceptionally good value.
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Saks offers Ways Mufflets, the new
Throat Protector for la dies and gen
tlemen-choice of colors-choice or
high or low neck-for
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The times., 1897-11-20

Mai. Gen. Miles, commanding the Army.
who has been absent in New York attend
ing Iaeetlng Of the board of ordnance
and fortif.cations, returned to the city
YESTERDAY.
The times., 1897-11-20

Cuba is eyiden ntly occupying the attention
Of incoming legislators. A practically
unanimous veice arises from all parts Of
the country. Congressman Morris, OF
Minnesota, believes Congress should take
action at this coming session that VIII re-
suit in the independence OF the island ana
the establishment of a republican form OF
government. Mr.. Morris thinks proper
Difference should be paid to the views Of
the President, hut says Congress should not
wait too long for expressions from that
source. Mr.. Morris has evidently been
giving the financial question some study,
for his conclusions on that subject indicate
O degree of leyel-headedness not always
met with among members Of the House If
Representatives,. He believes nothing can
be accomplished SO long as the Senate is
dominated by the advocates Of free silver
and in this conclusion Mr.. Morris displays
the political acamen Of Il careful observer
who accepts facts and not fancies as the
Foundation for statements.
There Is official notification from Canada
OF the facts heretofore alleged Ia The
Times that ex.Secretary John w. Foster
is endeavoring TO build up machine that
Wlll keep MIN IN oIllCe perpetualIy dS tue
agent Of this Government in negotiations
with other powers. Sir Wilfnd Laurie-
and his suite, who left here in something
Of huff, have arrivedtn Ottawa andstated,
after q meeting OF the cabinet, that it had
been decided to send a commission to
Washington, composed of men familiar
with the various questions involved, to
meet with a similar body of men appointed
III behalf of the United States, with ex-
Secretary Foster at its head, for the pur-
pose Of endeavoring to reach a settlement
on all boundary and other questions at
present at issue between the two govern
ments."
The question that naturally arises in
this connection is where the authority is
lodged that gives the power to appoint
a commission with John W. Foster, or any
other man at its head, to settle boundary
and otEer disputes between this Govern
rnent and the colonies OF Great Britain
IL President Mckinley, at the instigation
OF Mr.. Foster, or anyone else, attempts
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LOT 6-Consists OF Dolls Outfits or
IrOdsseaus, including Dress Undersgfrr and
Drawers. All pFettily trimmed in arious
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Regular price. 45c
Today Special Display and Sale
OF GraphophoneS,

at which time there will be found
full assortment of the best
makes at popular prices.
Graphophones of various sizes
will be exhibited for the enter
tainment and amusement of both
old and Young.
Fourth floor.
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8 Lots of Ladies Suits

SO in three lots. Man tailor made
by our best men tailors. FIy-front,
tignt ittlng and blouse effects-in
green and royal blue Scotch chey lots.
The coats are lined through with heavy
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percaline lined and velvet bound. The
saving in price is due TO a fortunat e
purchase OF the cloths-the making up
is a ella b0rate as can be. Faithful in
every detail.
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f8c
Regular price, 25c

200 JUVENILE BOOKS, good
print, colored front piece. cloth
back, 200 pages; assorted styles
all illustrated. Special value.
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Young Men s Suits.

20 Double Breasted AIlwooI Plaid
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A lot or single and double breasted
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neat effect and stanch $3.50
value. Sizes ii TO 10. Satm IL OO
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The times., 1897-11-20

saks' All-wooi Sweaters for men,
with roll collars, fancy stripes. Worth
$500. For
S1.23.
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Dressing Sacques,

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The times., 1897-11-20

Another lot OF those 500 Red, Blue.
Gray and Pink Eide Tdown Dressing
Sacques. They are generous in proper
ton, fitting. and neatly finish -
ed. All sizes. Saturday. JOC
The times., 1897-11-20
Young Men S OyercoatS.

300 pairs OF Black. Blue and Fancy
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Cheviot Knee Pants, juniors and reg
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The times., 1897-11-20
Gen. Miles returns to washincton

November 10, 1897.
The times., 1897-11-20
Ladies, Goats, Capes and Jackets.

A lot of 7S Plush CapeS, cut the cor
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Others boom them as SO and $12
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The times., 1897-11-20
Separate Skirts.

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The Newtown bee., 1897-01-29

course of the afternoon the male portion of the company visited the model barns. Here are about 26 sleek COWS. They do not go out of the barn in storm or cold days. MT Pierce has fine addition just finished where the manure is stored un- der shelter The guests all departed at early evening hoping they might come again some time and wishing long life to the host and hostess.
 A. N. Bronson and sister attended the church at Woodbury, last Sunday.
 MT and Mrs Ezra Pierce spent the day, last Friday, at Leverett Castles in Rox- bury.
 Miss Nettie Pierce has been visitin g in Waterbury for week.
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TRUMBULL.
CHURCH NOTES.

The annual report of the Congregation al church for 1896, read last Sunday, shows membership of TO, which in cludes 35 nonresident members; re- movals by death and letter II; new mem bers received, 5; infants baptized, 6; total benevolent contributions, S566 The loss in membership is due in greater part to the removal of families to Olivet parish on account of the removal of board mills to North Bridgeport. However three new members received in January and the loss of one by death makes the present loss only four. The morning audience is very large for the place and the Sunday school is in a fiourishing con- dition. May every one in the parish feel the importance of steady and faithful church attendance. Next Sunday morn. ing, for change, the pastor will preach on an important and timely subject, ''The Genuineness of The Book of The Acts of The Apostles.'
 MT and Mrs Gilbert Y. Edwards of Stratford spent Sunday with MT and Mrs Leonard Hawley.
 Leonard Hawley is supplying his form CT patrons with all varieties of fruit Persons wishing to renew their fruit orchards should place their orders with him.
 The Grange has started 8 singing school with teacher from out of town. Changers and their families are availing themselves of this excellent opportunity of learning to read music.
 Mrs Hawley of Monroe is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs E. T. Nichols.
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MIDDLEBURY.
DEATH OF MRS GOULD CLARK

DEATH OF MRS GOULD CLARK.
 The death of Mrs Gould Clark, at the age of S5, has removed one of the quiet forces that make for righteousness. She was endeared to large circle of relatives belonging to the Skilton family at whose annual gatherings at the lake she was highly honored. Her fun eral was attended by the pastors of both churches. A remarkable note sent to Mir Avery as 8 statement of her experi- ence and faith beautifully expressed her piety, her good sense and her practical Christian spirit.
 Artizan S. Clark, who for two years has been the active and successful Mas ter of the Grange in Mlddlebury, closed his labors in the capacity on Tuesday, January PC, when the new officers were installed, by Arden Coe, Master of Mad River Grange. The supper was post poned on account of the meeting of Po- mona Grange at Middlebury on the 27th, when it was incorporated with the din- ner given to Pomona.
 Arthur Judd, son of H. 5. Judd, is visiting his parents.
 Frank Loomis. who is working for MT Mack of Watertown, was in town, Tues- day.l
 Mrs J. o. Munson has taken a trip to Philadelphia and Washington in the company of her father. She is this week entertaining friends in New Haven and expects to return to Middlebury, next week.
 At the Methodist Ladies' Aid Society, last week, an arrangement was com pleted for the young people to unde rtake the conduct af the Sunday evening meet ing, using the Epworth League topics Arthur J. Abbott led on the 24th and . most interesting meeting resulted. MT Pullon leads on the 31st.
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BEDDING.
THE THIRD MEDAL CONTEST.

THE THIRD MEDAL CONTEST.
 The third medal contest under the aus pices of the R. R. P. C., took place the 14th. Though not SO largely attended as the previous ones it was not behind them in interest. The speaking, consider ing ages of contestants, was remarkably good. W. c. Sanford, Miss M arion Smith and Miss Emma V. Rumsey were judges and awarded the prizes to Grace Will Hams and Minnie Sherwood, both of Easton. Prof James and Mrs Anne Williams. each favored the audience with a solo and both were encored. At the close of the exercises oysters, cake and coffee were served. It is the intention of the club at some future date to offer gold medal to be contested for by the holder of silver medals.
 TOOK AN ICE WATER BATH.
 While getting ice on W. H. Burr's pond A. J. Sherwood took an involun-
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-29
MONROE.

0. L. Burr has filled his ice house with 10 inch ice.
 Miss Hattie Renton, Of Bridgeport, is at present visiting her sister, Miss Mabel Renton.
 Murphy Stowe, mother and sister, are moving into the house owned by Mich ael Curnane.
 Miss Bessie Birdsey of Derby and Misses Brewster and Sturges of shelton have been guests this week ot B. s. Hurd.
 Mrs and Miss Van Duyne lett town, 'Iuesday, for some weeka at Saratoga.
 Marshall Beach ls flling hia ioe house.
 Born. ! son to Henry Freeman, on! Saturday last.
 Mrs RAphel Grsy q southbury is
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-29

A Michigan editor says the country publishers should ask their representa- tives in the legislature to favor and sup port a measure, making it crime, punishable by fine or Imprisonment, for a subscriber to newspaper to hsbitually lend his paper. In view of this state ment Newspaperdom thinks while 1t is scarcely possible for such a measure to init the seveiest punishment should bt visited upon the habitual lender ant - borrower.
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BETHEL.
THE HISTORY OF DANBURY.

THE HISTORY OF DANBURY.
 The History of Danbnry, from the first settlement in 1884 to 1896, is now in cir culation and for sale. It is book of 5S3 pages of valuable historical reading mat ter from notes and manuscripts collected by the late and we'll known Danbury News mgn, James Montgomery Bailey, and compiled with many additions col lected and written by Susan Benedict Hill, who has labored diligently for weeks and months searching the old records of the town, county and state for historical matters. Robbins century sermon, preached in Danbury nearly 100 years ago, and Pbineas Taylor Barnum's ad- dress delivered in Bethel at the presenta- tion and dedication of the fountain, are alone we'll worth the price of the book. Mrs Hill, the historian. was born in Bethel and:.is descendant of the Benedict fam fly one of the first settlers and one of the most numerous families in Danbury and Bethel.
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BLOOMFIELD.
SOCIAL EVENTS.

The village improvement society hold an entertainment on Friday evening at Curtis hall. It will consist of sort of 8 play, "The Chafng Dish," and some readings, etc. At the close cake, coffee, sandwiches will be served, all to come within the admission fee of 25c.
 The dance at the Town hall, last week, was success, about 9 couples being present, including quite 8 number from Danbury. The Same company are to have a masquerade in the hall, February 19.
 It is reported that Miss Hattie Griffin has a position as singer in the Second Congregational church of Danbury and will soon begin her duties there.
 A son was born to Rev and Mrs Frank Whitcome, January 2l, at East Green wich.
 James Lee is now rushing the ice busi. ness. He has houses to fill the length of the Housatonic road, all of which he per sonally superintends. He is this week at Falls Village.
 The working chapter of St Pauls Guild meet for organization on Friday of ftarnnnu at tha raotoru
 Harmon Lockwood has gone to Florida to spend the winter.
 MT and Mrs .Haight, who have occu- pied the home of Mrs R. T. Clarke, dur ing the summer, will now remain the rest of winter.
 It is reported that kr Smith, who has been in the employ of E. H. Northrop, will occupy the new cottage recently built on the Arza Peck place and have charge of the place the coming year.
 Mrs James Lee, who was in Sherman, last week, caring for her father and moth- CT, is spending the week in New York.
 The Junior Guild will meet for organi. tion at the home of Mrs A. s. Mansfield on Monday evening, February l.
 A new business firm has been organized at Iron Works under the name of Weller & Odell. The line of work is blacksmith ing and wagon repairing. It is reported that their business is good. We wish them good success.
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HUNTINGTON.
THE CENTER AND VICINITY

1h1 CHsN1Eh AND flCIN1t1s
 James Peck, who has been at Charles Judson's for the past few weeks, has re- turned to his home in Bridgeport.
 Miss Jennie Mae Baldwin of Oronoque has been the guest of Miss Louise Haw- ley.
 The ladies of the St Paul's society meet with Mrs Lydia Laborie Wednes. day afternoon, the 27th. The young people in the evening.
 Master Daniel Morgan of Bridgeport has been recent guest at his grand fathers, Charles Judson's.
 A temperance meeting and sociable will be held at Charles Quick's, Wednes- day evening, January 27.
 Miss Louise Cook, who has been at w. s. .Hooper's for several months, has gone to Derby to live.
 Mrs E. K. Morgan of Bridgeport was in town for short time. recently.
 Meth Williams has been appointed superintendent of the St Paul's Sunday school for the coming year.
 Miss Jane Hurd is quite i'll.
 Miss Jennle Edwards of Shelton spent Sunday at her home here. BITE
 Lewis Curtis is suffering with severe cold.
 The ghost dance of last week was like all entertainments of the " I. S., a success. large company was present and all enjoyed themselves. Ten dollars was also added to the treasury of the society. Wednesday February, 3, the members will meet with MT and Mrs George Beecher at their home.
 As the Misses Carrie and Laura shelton were returning fsom the V. I. $. dance, Thursday evening, one Of the reins caught, causing the horse to back, overturning the wagon, and throwing the young iladies out. With exception of breaking the wagon slightly no ser ious damage was done.
 E. 5. Hawley took an impromptu bath in the Miller's pond as he was get ting ice, Tuesday morning. He thinks the weather little too cold for pleasure.
 The farmers of this place have been very busy for the past few weeks har- vesting their ice. The ice has been ex- ceptionally fine, this year, and the cold yUQaknnr Of fhn h nt uuaoE rr f xon hoe ~n lieved the anxiety felt in the early season that the ice crop would be short.
 Miss Lillie Wilson, who is with The D. M. Read Co, ot Bridgeport, was home with her parents, MT and Mrs T. H. Wilson, over Sunday.
 Miss Nellie Wilson is visiting her sister, Mrs ". s. Powell, at Weat Corn wall.
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and L. J. Wheeler have been recent guests of Edwards s. Beardsley.

guests of Edwards 8. Beardsley.
 G. l.. Burr filled his Ice house last Sat- urday, with ? inch ice. MT Bassett of Huntington did the carting.
 Mrs George Fowler of Danbury has been the guest of Osrin Platt.
 Mrs George s. Coley is suffering with the grip.
 Charles Shepard is very low with pneu monia at Mrs A. Purdy's. His father, John L. Shepard, is with him.
 Mrs J. F. Wales has visited her sister, Mrs P. A. Rice, of New Haven.
 Mrs s. B. Wales has been spending a few days in Glenbrook attending the wedding of her niece.
 Miss Hattie Northrop and Miss F. May Wales of Newtown were guests over Sunday of Miss Emma Wales.
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Fairfield County News.
sTEPNEY.
THE LATE MRS HARRY NICHOLS.

THE LATE MRS HARRY NICHOLS.
 Mrs Harry Nichols of Danbury, who was buried here last week, was formerly of this place. Her maiden name was Nellie Benedict, a neice of John T. Por- ter, and related to the Benedict families In Stepney and Hattertown. There was a delegation of Rebeeca daughters of the I. o. O. F., of Bridgeport in attendance at the funeral, taking full charge of the services at the grave. Many beautiful floral offerings were laid upon the new made mound, from those who so fondly loved her.
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spending few days with her mother. Mrs A. J. Stow.
 Rumors say that William squires has sold his pla,e to Bridgeport parties.
LONG HILL.
AT GRACE CHURCH.

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, January..31: At 9.30 a.m., Holy Com- munion; at 10.30 a.m., Morning Prayer, Litany and sermon. Sunday school after morning service.
 At the annual meeting of the grand lodge, F. A. M., of Connecticut, held last Wednesday and Thursday in New Haven. Rev MT Boylston of Grace church, received the appointment oi grand chaplain for 1897.
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AMONG THE PoULTRYMEN.

The Danbury and Bethel Poultry as- sociationI will hold show February 4, 5 and 6, in the Hawley block, 145 Main street, Danbury. Look for grand ex- hibit of poultry. pigeons, pet stock and eggs. Open daily from a. m., to 10 p. m. Admission 15c; children 10c.
 James E. Barnum has purchased coop of prize winners, pure bred Plymouth Rock chicks of John H. Wheeler of Eas- ton.
 Frank Kyle of Long Boggs has pur- chasd of A. Hickok of Chestnut Ridge a 2S pound bronze gobbler turkey. Judd Brothers have bought of the same party a IA pound hen turkey for breeding pur- poses.
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-29

"The Present and Future of Cuba" is the title Of an interesting and important ticle that will appear in the February Forum from the pen of Fidel D. Pierra, chairman of the Cuban Press Delegation. It is said that it will be an able and im- partial account of the progress and pres- ent condition of the Cuban revolution.
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-29

McClure's Magazine for February will have paper by H. J. W. Dam, on "The Making of the Bible," giving popular account of the principal manuscripts (with fac-smiles) from which the Bible as we now have it is derived, and de- scription (with numerous illustrations) of the famous Oxford University Press, where Bibles are produced by the mil, lion, with the finest art ever achieved in book making, and in every known tongue,
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-29

Ladies, here's bargain; $l and $l.25 corsets for soc, made by Warner Broth CTS. Mems fire wool socks, l2 1-2c, worth 25. New lot Hamburgh edgings at 50c on the dollar; ladies' wrappers, 25 and 50c, worth double, at E. F. Hawley's.