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SHERMAN.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.
The attendance at the morning ser.
vice in the Congregational church, last
Sunday morning, was large. Proceed.
ing the communion service the rite of
baptism was administered TO Miriam Eva,
little daughter Of Maltby g. Leach.
The donation for Mr. Moses on Mon
day, July 4, was well attended although
the weather was extremely warm.
About $50 was presented to the pastor.
After the preaching service st Coburn,
Sunday afternoon, arrangements were
made for organizing Sunday school.
By rising vote it was found that Is
we're interested IN the school and would
try TO be present at every session. David
Conklin was chosen superintendent and
George DGrgy secretary and treasurer.
The Sunday school Il to be held every
Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, begin
ming next Sunday.
Rev and Mrs w. P. Knapp were in
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LYONS PLAINS.
PERSONAL CHAT.


Mr. and Mrs F. E. Silliman and son and
Mr. and Mrs Homer Godfrey of Bridge
port spent Sunday and the Fourth at l..
B. Hoyt's.
Richmond Hoyt and E. Miller of DAN
bury took dinner at L. E. Hoyt's on Sat-
urday. They rode their wheels from
Danbury to New York on Thursday and
Saturday were on their return trip.
A number from here attended the
bicycle races at Pleasure Beach on Mon
day.
Mr. Henderson, and wife are entertain
ing friend from the West, this week.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Nichols spent last
Friday and Saturday in Danbury.
DR. Frank Gorham and family spent
the Fourth with Mr. and Mrs Charles
Salmon.
Albert Williams spent Sunday with
friends here.
The delightful shower of Monday
afternoon was very acceptable to the
parched earth and the heated people, and
it is hoped it will benefit the crops.
Mrs David Provost of New Jersey is
visiting James Smith and family
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Newt"wn, Friday, July 8, 1898.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
THE BERNIEeHoUsE-wUND WE'D
DING.

On Wednesday, June 20, David Wun-
deriich, formerly Of Sandy Hook, now re-
siding in Bristol, Conn, was Joined in
marriage to Miss Ida clearinghouse of
Ozone Park, Long Island. The ceremony
was performed by Rev F. B. Wheat of the
Congregational church Of that ity, st the
home Of the bride. The bride looked
charming in white swiss dress, trimmed
with satin ribbon. A bunch of lily OF
the valley was fastened in the hair and
one on the bosom was fastened by a
horseshoe of diamond chips, a present of
the groom. The bridesmaid, Amanda
Hanstein, sister Of the bride, was charm
ingly dressed in white swiss over fern
green and trimmed in narrow green rib
bon and carried bouquet of white roses.
G. Thomas acted as best man. Shortly
after p. m. the bridal procession march
ed into the front parlor, whichshad been
artistically decorated in green and white
by Jones & Co. floral decorators, keeping
time to Belayn's wedding march. After
the ceremony and congratulations, the
guests formed in COUPLES and marched to
the dining room, where a bountiful re-
past was served by MessIs Abgahams and
Jones. After the refreshments were
served the guests returned to the parlors
where they we're entertained by music
singing and Rotations; some two-step'
and waltzes were also INDUCED in anC
the small hours of morning appeared be
fore the merry party began to break up
The next day the bridal pair left tbei
home beneath a shower of rice and ole
shoes, for New York, where they took {
boat for New London. They returned tt
New Haven in time to see the electrical
display at the Green on the Fourth. TIL
presents were many and handsome, con
sisting of siiverware, cut glass, picture
and China. The happy couple will re
/ side in Bristol.
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private walks from the sidewalk to their
dwellings.

At the school meeting In Huckleberry
Hill, Charles r. Bennett was elected
committee and instructed to hire Miss
Flora Sagendorf, who has been teaching
there for the last two years.
Mr. Mapes OF Brooklyn spent the
Fourth with his daughter, Mrs r. H.
Beers.
Misses Lefty and Flora Sagendorf have
been spending week with relatives in
Rhinebeck, N. Y.
The drouth has reached that stage
which makes the hard working farmer
almost Respondent. With but little over
half an inch since the last week in May,
there is practically no moisture within
reach of the roots of growing.cro On
nearly all pieces of corn the leaves are
rolled up and badly wilted whenever the
sun shines, potatoes also wilt during the
middle Of the day. Tobacco, which is
persistent crop in dry weather, is trying
hard to live with a fair degree of success
but makes no growth. Apples are drop
ping quite badly. The line OF showers
across the south on the Fourth made
Brookfeld farmers almost envy the IA
vored Newtown men whose crops were
shriveled up with the heat and lack of
moisture. Practically no rain fell here.
DIR Martin Collins and wife spent the
Fourth at the old home In Whisconier;
also Pattie Collins.
Robert Green will have chainless
wheel on hand to excite the envy OF the
bike riders. Friend Green Is not green In
selling wheels, as results show.
The hay crop ID not proving az large as
was anticipated. The dry weather stop
ped growth two weeks sgo. The crop is
good for any seaaoD,not equal in bulk to
last seasons FIELD, but much better III
quality.
Mr. and Mrs James Lee entertained the !
Alpha Whist club and their friends with, ,
. picnic and clam bake at Their home in /
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sides, which has had quieting effect on
all branches of the hating industry.
GOOD RECORDS AT THE GRASSY PLl
AND CENTER SCHOOLS.

GOOD RECORDS AT THE GRASSY PLAIN
AND CENTER SCHOOLS.
The following children were not abb
sent or tardy this term, in the Grassy
Plain school: Henry Ohler, Libbie Will
hanson, Eddie Teller, Rudi Beaupain,
Harvey Richmond, Mabel Shrine, Lena
Balsley, Victor Shrine, Frank Haugh,
Flora Bradley, James Trowbridge, Cor
don Bennett, Lester Ives, William Nc
Cauley, Lulu Byers, Janet Birrell, Ka-
tie Griffin, Eunice Richmond, Leonard
Baldwin and Harold Shrine. Children
not absent but tardy we're: William
Beaupain, Hannah Morrison, Harry
Williamson, Joseph Malarkey, Aida
Hull, Eddie Grove, Lloyd Benedict,
Charles Shrine, WilliamsCrowe, Joseph
Gauley, Simon Grifing, James Troy,
Laura Banks, Josephine English, Anna
Kerwin, Helena Fisher, Ruth Workman,
Ida Gallagher, and Paul Shrine. Chill
dren neither absent or tardy during the
whole school year: Eddie Teller, Lester
Ives. Children not absent but tardy
during the whole school year: Libbie
Williamson, Harry williamson. Lloyd
Benedict, William McCauley, James
Troy.
The following pupils attending the
Bethel Center school have been present
every day during the summer term of
twelve, weeks: No Richard Lynn,
Mildred Banks. No 2-Eva Morgan,
Augustus Amber. No 3--Vera Banks,
Irene Judd, Anna Melvin, Grace Slack,
Kenneth McGregor, Robert Purvis,
Walter Ferry, Carl Hubbard, Laura
Simons, Julian Lamson, Bonnie Ferry.
No Julia Reynolds, Susie Short,
Magdalen Ohlweiler, Maggie Ferry.
Charlie Short, George Stevens, Albert
Magnus, Eugene Magnus. Present
every day IN the year, Susie Short. No
5 Harold McGregor, Kittie Decker,
Sophie Eckert, Helen Slack, James Sig.
nor, Emma Bristol, Ruth Lynn, Josie
Wood. No 6-Samuel Livingston, Car
rie Allens Gussie Levine, Ina Porter,
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The Danbury Hardware Co., have just
completed and are occupying their new
shop, which is very complete building
In every way. 1t is located in the rear
Of their store at 242 Main street, and is
3Ox60 feet, two stories high. 1t is a
wooden structure, but covered entirely
With tin, for fire protection. In the
building they have the latest machinery
and tools for the plumbing and timing
and heating business and are now pre-
pared to do firsr-class work, having
skilled workmen in their employ. A
small steam engine and boiler of latest
pattern furnish what power is required
for running the necessary machines.
They have one of the largest pipe cut
ting machines in the state, cutting
threads from six inches down to the
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Fairfield County.
BETHEL.
MEssRs GEORGE A. SHEPARD & sons
MODEL FACTORY.

MODEL FACTORY.
Among the substantial industries of
which Bethel is proud is the factory of
George a. Shepard & Sons, manufact-
urers of hatters' goods. George A.
Shepard began business in Danburv in 8
building on West street, owned by
Charles Benedict. He remained there
six months and then moved to Bethel.
occupying the old Beebe tannerv. From
there he moved to the building now occu-
pied by Joseph Brotherton on acc0unt of
increase of business. His next move
was to the building now occupied by the
Chinese laundryman. About this time
he bought large factory In Westport
where he manufactured the skins and
brought them to Bethel to be cut. About
II years ago he entered into partnership
with his eldest son, George F. Shepard.
Owing to the necessity for more room
and for the purpose of concentrating his
business, in 1893, the firm, to which the
youngest son, Horace L. Shepard, had
been admitted member, purchased
eight acres Of land near the railroad and
erected building 40 feet long, 35 feet
wide and five stories. The engine house,
boiler and office building, which is built
of brick one and half stories high,
72x35 feet, adjolns the main building.
This plant, with it's extensive machinery
for the manufacture Of leather, is one of
the most complete in the country. The
firms business extends all over the
country and into Canada. The sons,
Messrs George r. and Horace L., as
might be expected from so energetic an
ancestry, are hustlers, and with their
father and grandfather are among the
| highly esteemed citizens Of the borough.
Horace L, Shepard, as already noted in
The BEE, is now abroad travelling with
his wife. Like all manufacturers
MIR Shepard is looking forward to good
business as soon as the war scare sub.
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III. z. KEANES
MONUMENTAL WORKS,
Hnuestonic Avenue. Bridgeport

Britain were guests at Century farm over
the Fourth.
Miss Phebe Beard returned home from
Putnam, Saturday night.
Misses Lizzie and Florence Wilkinson
were home over Sunday, recently.
Mrs job A. Wilkinson and children
spent the Fourth at Mr. Wilkinson's.
Mrs Mary Brakeman Baldwin visited
her parents, Sunday.
George Bush is grading the rye for
the Long Hill farmers.
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MONROE.

TOWN AND PERSONAL NOTES.
Miss Mary Weiss of Ridgeweod, n. j.,
is with DR. E. N. Beardsley.
Light showers fell In Monroe, Monday
evening, which after the excessive heat
was felt to be great blessing. The
thermometer for two days had been any
where from 90 to 1O2 degrees in this
section.
Miles johnson of Minnesota is visiting
Mrs j. G. johnson.
F. W. Wheeler auctioned off the per-
sonal property at the Mallory place,
Webb, last week.
Mr. Cliffmeyer of Patterson, N. j.,
with his family are visiting Albert
Fobrenbach.
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NEW FAIRFIELD.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.
Communion service was held, last Sur
day morning, IN the Congre gational
church. The the,oe of the discourse
was from the text, John 1877, "An Ex-
pedient Departure. Ia the evening
Y. P. S. G. E. conservation and rally was
held. Miss Jennie Kellogg presided at
the conservation meeting which was
very helpful. At the afternoon service
the pastor addressed the society and
cor gregatlon on "Open Doors" or &c.
E. namely, contact everywhere" The
text was taken from Rev 8 IS.
Chorus practice was held Thursday
afternoon, from 4 to o'clock. 1t was
hoped that the new anthem books order
ed would be on hand.
The Loyal Temperance Legion under
the auspices of the W. G. T. U. held a
company meeting on Wednesday after
noon in the echoolhouse in the Kellogg
street district.
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town, Sunday, and conducted the SER
vices at the Center.
Master Martin Hungerford OF Wassaic
mas been visiting his uncle ana grand
father.
Mrs Garfield of Bridgewater has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs James Stuart.
Mrs Almira Aiken of Patterson has
been spending few days with her
brothers, G. A. al D. B. Mallory.
Never in 1.-THE annals of history had
Sherman quieter Fourth. In the eve n
there was some Getting off OF fireworks
at the Center, but everything was still
by 10 o'clock.
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Willis N. Hawley, who graduated from
Storrs college June Is, has enlisted In the
Third Connecticut regiment, Company
Il. Three other graduates enlisted at
the same time. The regiment Is now in
camp at Mantle. They were mustered
in on Saturday. Willis Hawley has the
rank of first sergeant.
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Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly. One Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results. When
taken early it prevents consumption.
And in later stages 1t furnishes prompt
relief. E. F. Hawley, Newtowu; S. C.
Bull 6 Co., Sandy Hook; A. B. Blake
man, Botsford; B HawleY 6 Co., Step.
new,
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The chief burgess of Milesbury, Pa.
ssys DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
the best pills he ever used in his family
during fNrty years of housekeeping
They cure constipation, sick headache
and stomach and liver troubles. Small
in size but great in results. E. f. Haw
ley, Newtown; S. G. Bull & Co.
Sandy Hook; A, B. Brakeman, Bots
ford; B. Hawley s. Co., Stepney.
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The Young Ladies' Club for general
information met at Hobson's Choice
villa with MISS Mildred r. Dikeman,
where it was decided that it should be
called the "Sphinx Club" and the meet
ings to be held weekly. The rext meet.
ing will be held with one of it's popular
members on South Broadway.
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ST think DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is the finet preparation on the market
for piles" So writes John G. Dunn, of
wheeling, w. Va. Try it and you will
think the same. 1t also cures eczema
ana all skin diseases. 3. F. Hawley,
Newtown; s. G. Bull & Co., Sandy
Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Botsford !;
B. Hawiev & Co.. Stepnev.
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Mabel Short, Mabel Wood, James Sig
nor. Grammar school Hattie Bennett,
Clara Cords, Katherine tHaugh, Addie
NJ. Light, Jessie Wilson, Leo Tread
we'll.
BROOKFIELD.
GOOD WORK OF THE IMPROVEMENT So
CIETY.

The walks prepared under the direc'
ton of 81. Allan Smith for the Village
Improvement Society is now finished and
is q good piece of work. The society re-
solved to have none but the best work
done and to begin none until the cash was
on hand. This is their first work, cost
ing 5000. They do not intend to stop
here but to go on as the necessary funds
are secured. Most probably their next
work will be to extend the walk towards
the south. Quite number have avalled
themselves of the opportunity to have
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ST JOHNS CHURCH.

SALE OF FANCY AND USEFUL ARTICLES.
The Junior Guild will hold a sale Of
fancy and useful articles at the residence
of S. P. Glover on. Tuesday next, after
noon and evening, beginning at 4
O'Clock. Cake and cream will also be
served. In case of storm the sale will
be held the first fair day.
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smallest pipes used. Taking all togeth-
er they have most complete plant and
their patrons can expect work of excel
lence.
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Mrs Owen Meehan and sons of Haw-
leyville have returned home after spend
ing two weeks at Poughkeepsie and
Hopewell Junction.
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Miss Mamie Keane of Brooklyn and
Miss Bridget Keane of Danbury passed
the Fourth with their mother, Mrs Mar
tin Keane.
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Miss Maggie E. Bradley of Hanover,
who has been visiting in New Milford
Danbury and Sandy Hook, has returned
home.
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MIR and Mrs John MulVehill of Wood
mont were guests at Thomas Costello's
over the Fourth.
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Willie Daley of Naugatuck has been
spending the week with his grandfather,
Thomas Costello.
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R. B. Terrill is enjoying life at sar-
atoga Springs.
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Mrs Charles Hamburger passed the
Fourth with friends in Walling ford, re-
turning to Newtown on Tuesday.
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Douglas Sage of Long Hill is assisting
in the work in The BEE office for a few
weeks.
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Mrs Il. j Glover and family of Great
er New Y ork are spending the summer
at the old homestead.
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EAST VILLAGE.

Captain Shaw and Miss Susie Dieker-
son of New York spent the Fourth with
Waite Clark.
Mr. and Mrs Stanton and nephew of
Waterbury are at o. s. Blakeman's.
Henry Bradley of Mlllville spent the
Fourth with Mrs Jennie Cassidy.
Mrs Samuel Sharp entertained relatives
from out of town.
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Uncle Sans Bows

In the field are not living luxuriously
but the quality of the food is good
enough to enable them to whip the
enemy when they get at him
On the Groceries we sell you can live
well and eheaply If our stock was
subject to government insp elton it
would be stamped 'Extra:Fine Ev.
cry article ia pure and wholesome. We
buy only from wholesalers who hsva a
reputation for putting up the best
goods in their respective lines.
We make a speciality of the finest
Crackers and Fancy Cakes direct from
factory every week, as well as Choicest
Canned Meats, Vegetables, Sardin. 8,
Salmon, Olives, Pickles, etc. In fact,
everything for Summer Outing.
Don't forget as on Candies. Wauaee's
renowned Candies fresh every week at
Edgar +. HaWley's.
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HUNTINGTON.
TEMPERANCE INTERESTS.

Mrs Barnum, the Fairfield county
president Of the w. G. 7. o., visited
Huntington on June 90 and addressed
the ladies on the work of our lamented
leader, the late Miss Frances e. Willard
A free will offering, amounting to S6 so,
was taken for the temple which is to be
memorial to Miss Willard. Mrs Bar
mum also related many thrilling incidents
Of prison and rescue work. Miss Ger
trude Buckingham rendered "Dear Faith
er, Come Home,'' a plea of the drunk
ards child which touched many hearts.
A five o'clock tea and social hour follow
ed, affording an opportunity for all to
become personally acquainted with the
county president from whom iG is hoped
to have another visit.
LONG HILL AND VICINITY.
Delcs Platt, Jr., and little son are
guests OF his father.
Mr. and Mrs George Morey of New
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REDDING.
DEATH OF DAVID s, BARTRAm.

David S. Bartram died at =. NJ, on
Tuesday, July 5. A few days o,while
VI Altering his horse at the brook near his
house,he was seized with a severe attack
of pleurisy. He had to be assisted
home and DR. Gorham was sent for. In
spite of medical skill and careful nurs-
ing he grew rapidly worse and at last
succumbed to the fatal sdisease. What
makes his death more sad is the fact that
bis switc is suffering from the same
disease and at this writing is not expect
ed to recover. Mr. Bartram was probably
as well known in this and adjoining
towns as any citizen of Redding. He
once represented the town in the Legis-
lature and was twice messenger OF the
House. He has for many years held the
Office OF constable and was a capable and
efficient officer. He served in the Civil
War as lieutenant in the 18th regiment.
He was taken prisoner at the battle of
Gettysburg and was an inmate Of .rebel
prisons until near the close Of the war.
He was a member Of the Grand Army
and was an earnest patriot ard useful
citizen of his native town, taking an sc-
tive part In all its affairs.
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SPENT TIE DAY IN THE SHADE READING
THE GLORIOUS NEWS FROM SANTIAGO
The Fourth was unusually quiet, most
of our citizens spending it in the hay
field. The terrible heat was binderance
to any display of patriotism. Many spent
the day reclined in the shade and read the
glorious news from Santiago. About 8
p. m. there was refreshing shower,
drenching the thirsty earth and cooling
the air.
AN ENJOYABLE PATRIOTIC SERVICE.
The patriotic services at the Methodist
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Bear that Saves Lift

Residents Of Appalachian, N. Y, had
a bad scare recently, when the 4-year-
old child of Henry Rathburn started
ont alone to look for trailing arbutus.
1t was half an hour before she was
missed, relates the New York Press.
and then all trace Of the little one was
host. Her distracted father and his
neighbors Joined IN the search.
While passing through a ravine thew
We're startled to see an uncouth object
stumbling toward them some distance
up the road, carrying a bundle In its
mouth Closer inspection proved to
the terrified searchers that the object
was a bear and the bundle q child. II
Is many years since a bear was seen in
this section, but the men, though nm
armed, prepared to give battle, one Of
their number going back for helm. But
the bear trotted toward them as though
totally unconcerned, and when a foyy
yards away carefully laid down the
child 1t was carrying by its dress.
Wnen the men approached and took
up the little n the bear did not show
hight, and a closer investigation proved
ne had a ring IN his nose. Later II vas
found the bear belonged to an Italian
VINO was camping in a nearby barn,
making a tour Of the country. He had
purchased the animal when a cuh and
reared him in a New York tenement,
where he was allowed to play With
the children, and 1t was there he had
learned the trick of carrying the little
ones ~
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in the town. The entire population de-
Ponds on rain water caught on the flat
roofs of the buildings and conducted to
the cistern, which occupies the greater
part Of the courtyard that Is an es
sential part Of Spanish houses the
world over, but that tn San Juan, On
account of the crowded conditions, Is
small There is no sewerage, except for
surface water and sinks, and the risk
Of communicating the water is great
and In dry seasons the supply is entire
ty exhausted. Epidemics are frequent
and the town Is alive with vermin, mos.
Quitoes, and dogs.
The streets are wider than IN the old.
er part Of Havana and will admit two
carriages abreast. The sidewalks are
narrow, and tn places will accommO
date only one person. The pavements
are Of a composition manufactured In
England from Stag, easily broken and
unfit for heavy trific. The streets are
swept once a day by hand, and are
kept very clean. Prom its topograph.
ical situation the town should be
healthy, but It is not. The soil under
the city rs ebay mixed with lime, so
hard as to be almost like rock. 1t Is
consequently tmpervious to water and
furnishes a good natural drainage. The
trade wind blows strong and fresh,
and through the haTbor run q stream
Of sea water at a speed not less than
three miles an hour. With these con
dittons no contagious diseases, If prop
erly taken care of, could exist; without
them the place would be a v%eritable
plague spot.