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Smyrna times., 1900-05-16

A Congressman has introduced
bill for the establishment of school to
educate civil service employees. There
are those who think that a school for
the education of Congressman would
be better investment, if the Federal
government is to go into the educa-
ton business.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-16

mother health for her duties, and happi-
ness in their performance.
UMy niece was troubled with female weakness
for about four years before asked for your ad-
vice" writes Mr.. ]. w McGregor of 62d ST. and
Princeton Ave, Chicago. Ills rYou advised her
to take Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, which
she did faithfully for nine months, and now we
must acknowledge to you that she is nell NOM
an. We cannot thank you enough for the cure.
We have recommended your medicine to all our
friends, ard believe it to be wonderful dis
covery."
DIR. Pierce's Medical Adviser, paper
covers, sent free on receipt of II one
cent stamps to pay cost of mailing only.
The cloth-bound volume for 81 stamps.
Address DIR. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-16

The Philadelphia Record reports a
boys club in the suburbs of Philadel-
phia which holds its meetings in a
barn, and which has the following set
of rules:
No smoking.
No swearing.
Club not open on Sundays.
Club closes at 9 o'clock sharp dur
ing May and at 0. 30 during June.
Money shall be held by secretary to
buy things for the club.
Election shall be held every month
for the election of president and vice
president.
No fighting in earnest allowed under
no consideration.
Dues shall be paid every Saturda!
night.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-16
Large Treasury SurpIus.

In obedience to the overwhelming
ieellng OF the country the House has
decided to repeal some of the war taxes
since Secretary Gage stated that the
surplus this year will be $72, 900. 900
snd next year $4,000, 900, something
had to be begun, though it is safe to
say that nothing will be finished at this
session. The people demand the re-
peal OF the stamp taxes, and the brew
ers that of the increase tax on beer
Smyrna times., 1900-05-16

1 consider it not only pleasure but
a duty owe to my neighbors to tell
about the wonderful cure effected in
my case by the timely use of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. was taken very badly with
fiux and procured a bottle of this rem
edy. A few doses of it effected per-
manent cure. take pleasure in rec
ommending it to others suffering from
that dreadful disease. W. LYNCH,
Dorr; w. Va. This remedy is sold by
Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna, and l.
L.. Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-16

Judging from the tone of some OF the
speeches at the Brooklyn Democratic
Club dinner, what troubles the Demo-
cratic campaigners most is the prosper
ity of the country under Republican
rule. They must get rid of this incon-
veniet prosperity aud bring on hard
times, or else their stock in trade is
gone.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-16
SHORT, SHARP AND SNAPPY.
Pithy Sayings From Our Popular Wash.
ingtOn Correspondent

ingtOn Correspondent.
The holding of two populist national
conventions in a single week was
proof of the truth of the adage about
the biggest crowd not always making
the most noise.
A man as wise as Hon. Webster |
Davis ought to know that calling Paul
Kruger grand man and Cecil Rhodes
a blank scroundrel will not be ac-
cepted by the average American as
argument.
A sensational murder trial, in which
the murderer's sweetheart, who is the
daughter of a man murdered, is the
principal witness, Is going on in
Virginia court. There is material for
a novelist. 1t is claimed that the
murder was in self-defense.
Many men are now engaged in care
fully preparing speeches which will be
delivered little latter as impromptu
efforts. Humbuggery isn't monopo-
lized by any one class.
That Mexico is striving to keep
abreast of the times is shown by the
sending of party of advanced pupils
of the Vera Cruz State Normal School
on a tour of this country. If they
keep their eyes open, these young
Mexicans will learn much that will be
of value to them and to their coun-
try.
Recent remarks of Admiral Dewey
indicate that he is beginning to see the
humor in the Presidential candidacy.
Senator Clark hasn't displayed any
impatience at the slowness of the Sen
ate in taking up the resolution declar-
ing him not entitled to seat in that
body. He would not object to an in
definite postponement
One judges decision doesn't settle
the constitutional status of Porto Rico
any more than one swallow makes q
summer. Il will not be settled until
passed upon by the U. S. Supreme
Court.
The reason that Americans are mo-
allowed to visit the arsenals and guI
shops of European powers is said to bt
the fear that the inventive genius o
Americans would enable them to i'm.
prove upon anything they saw.
A Congressman has introduced {
bill for the establishment of school t
educate civil service employees. Their
are those who think that school fo
the education of Congressman woul'
be a better investment, if the Fedora
government is to go into the educa
ton business.
Boston's board of health has pre-
hibited the use of powder puffs b.
BARRIERS, and made a number of othe
regulations to improve the cleanline:
of barber shops.
Sam. Gompers says Japense coolie
are coming into the country by drove
and that every argument in favor {
excluding the Chinese applies wit
aouaI forca IN the JaDanese
Smyrna times., 1900-05-16

Deep hollows, dark
circles, wrinkles at
the corners, tell
the story of pain
and sleeplessness.
Much of the nerv-
BUSINESS, sleepless-
ness and suffering
in general, endured
by WON n, is
caused by a dis
eased condition of
the womanly or
gans. When that
diseased condition
is cured there are
no more hollow,
dark ringed eyes.
DIR. Pierce's Favor
ite Pre- scription
cures irregularity,
Inflammation, ul-
ceration, and fe.
male w e a k n e S s,
stops enfeebling
drains, strengthens
the nervous system
aud Oivea To the
Smyrna times., 1900-05-16

"Happy are the farmers-Agricul-
ture Never Before in Such a Prosper
Gus Condition" These are the head
lines on a news story in the New York
World of March 10Th.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-16

The Paris Exposition is a good
thing in more ways than one. Not
the least valuable features is that it
gives the ever turbulent element in
Paris something to talk and think of
besides revolution.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-16
A WoInan's Eyes

Will tell her love, though every other
t:ature be hidden under the oriental
YGshmak. A woman's eyes are equally
eloquent as to her health. She can teach
her lips to laugh in spite of pain, but the
eyes will never be partner in that deceit.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-16

It's the rich people who usually
give poor excuses.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

Father Lally is we'll known in this vicin- ity and as this appointment is in the line of advancement in the church, his nu merous friends are much gratified.
 The W. c. T. U. met, last Friday sf- ternoon, with Mrs Emily Bartram st he1 home on East Broadway.
 The annual business meeting of the Methodist Sunday school for the hear ing of reports and election of officers was held, Tuesday evening of this week
 George W. Cary was lay delegate te the Methodist conference in Danbury.
 John Benjamin and family have re turned to their place on Elm street fol the summer. The most of the winter they have spent Tn Washington, D. c.
 Miss Alvord of Danbury has been re. cent visitor ln town.
 The Bridgeport papers announce the marriage of Miss Fife Plumb and Allen Judson, both residents of this place.
 The University Extension association entertained the Milford organization, last Tuesday evening.
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ven have been visiting his mother for few days.

ven have been visiting his mother for 8 few days.
 stanton Coley lost a valuable COW, last week.
 Key J. Brien preached his farewell sermon Sunday, April l. He has accept ed call to Springfield, L. l., where he will move his family shortly.
 Brewer Gilbert has been on jury duty in Bridgeport several days.
 Mrs V. H. Alice and daughter, Mary, are visiting at l.. R. Hurlbutt's.
 W. B. Betts and Harry Jackson are working in Georgetown.
 Miss J. McNichols of Wilbraham. Mass, is visiting at her home here dur ing Easter vacation. Several of her young friends gave her 8 surprise, last Saturday evening, and 8 good time was enjoyed by all.
 Miss Jessie StommelI has returned from visit with relatives in New York and Brooklyn.
 Miss Anna Gregory of Milford was the guest of Mir and Mrs c. T. Gregory. sun- day week.
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stage of the season, an extremely large
DOES YOUR HOUSE NEED IT.

Summer is drawing near, and nothing adds more to the comfortSof house than good coating of rea1lylgood paint, we'll applied to it's exterior. John ". Masuary & Sons Railroad paint heads the list in mixed paints and many critics, even professional painters, prefer it's use to lead and oil. Both, however, have their devotees. Harry Rider of 444 Wa ter street, Bridgeport, furnishes either, and the fact that he handles Campbell & Thayer's pure linseed oil speaks for it. self and assures the house owner of 8 good and lasting job and at reasonable figure. MT Rider also carries a selected stock of painters supplies and one of the finest and most complete assortments of brushes to be found in this city. Call in and inspect his stock and an investment will certainly follow.
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HIS LIFE WAS SAVED.

Mir J. K. Lilly, pro ninent citizen of Hannibal. Mo-, lately had wonderful deliverence from frightful death. In telling of it he says: ''I was taken with Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia. My lungs became hardened. I was 90 weak couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing helped me. I expected to soon die of Consumption, when heard of Dr Kings New Discovery. One bottle gave great relief. continued to use it, and now am we'll and strong. can't say too much in it's praise." This marvellous medicine is the surest and quickest cure in the world for all Throat and Lung Trouble. Regular sizss 50 cents and S1.OO Trial bottles free at B. Fl. Beers 6 Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station l; Edward A. Honan, Merwinsville ;William J. Beehler, Brookfleld; William B. Haw- ley, Sherman, drug stores; every bottle guaranteed.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

Perhaps the most beautiful Easter display made in New Haven is that by the Gsmble-Desmond Co.,, which Is now attracting thousands to the handsome stores daily. The millinery room, t1e department where are shown costumes and spring and summer jackets, tailored gowns, afternoon, reception and visiting gowns and silk and wash waists and that where the superb showing of silks and dress goods is being made. Among the handsome hats are many Parisian and London creations with equally ss many beautiful hats from Gamble Desmond Co.'s own workroom. These are most of them beautiful beyond description, the showing being even more varied than In years past. The GAmble-Desmond Co. s hats are known throughout the state SO to say that the showing is even above the standard is high praise indeed. In the clock room too the display is notably fine, this room having been enlarged and generally improved throughout so that the department is to-day one of the larg- est In the state. The shirt waist depart ment too Is enlarged and the showing is absolutely bewildering in it's variety. The Gamble-Desmond Company is show ing such lot of new things in both silk and wash waists. One Is fairly astound- cd at the lowness of price, because every- thing shown is of high grade>
 Soft, clingy goods-albatross, "nuns' veiling," embroidered or plain, exquis. itely fine Henriettas, are the new stufFs for this season and In the soft pastel shades. They will be much used for waists, taking the place of silks largely.
 The Gamble-Desmond Company is showing 8 superb collection of these, this fact in itself being 8 guarantee for the modishness of the lovely materials
 In silks the printed Foulards are being shown at the Gamble Desmond Compa- ny in bewildering profusion. For even- jag wear there Is new satiny crepe, a crepe with high sheen. One also saw in this same department some choice new silks in lace and hemstitched effect. h the heavier stuffs this firm is showing the new English whip cords, ladies' cloth, cheviots, new designs and weaves in EpinRelines, and the rich, exceedingly stylish silk and wool poplins.
 The Gamble-D Cempany's in- portations in dress trimmings are radi- cally new less showy and tinselly than have been shown, more cobwebby, lacy, more really artistic than have been seen in years.
 Never have the fashion makers sent such charming wash stuffs, and so many new weaves in single season satin rave, mousseline dc soie, mercerized cotton, satin stripedIdimity, and the Gamble-D Des- mond Company report, evsn at this early
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go RIGHT TO uGLINgss.

The woman who Ia lovely in face, form
 and temper will always have friends, but
 one who would be attractive must keep
 her health. If she is weak, sickly and all run down, she will be nervous and irritable. If she has constipation or kid ney trouble, her impure blood will cause pimples, blotches, skin eruptions and 8 wretched complexion. Electric Bitters is the best medicine in the world to regu- late stomach, liver and kidneys and to purify the blood. Itgives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich complexion. Itwill make good-looking, charming woman of a run down invalid. Only 50c at R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; i; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; Allen Joyce, Roxburv Station; Edward A. Honan, Merwinsville; William J. Beehler, Brookfield; William B. Hawley, Sher- man. Drug stores.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

The team of A. G. Baker & Son had quite lively little runaway on Saturday at Bfookfeld Center. George Baker was in charge of the horses, had delivered a range, etc., at the house of H. W. Green and gone further to deliver some furni- ture. In returning, the bolt came out which fastens the neck yoke to the pole, letting the pole drop down. The horses started on run. fetching up near Ho- mer Keeler's, breaking and splintering the pole but not otherwise injuring the wagon. Both horses were somewhat inc jured, one quite seriously, but is now im- proving nicely.
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GEORGETOWN.
THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY,

THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
 No services were held in the Metho. dist church, Sunday.
 Mrs Betty Lockwood is stopping few weeks with Mrs K. F. Parker.on Of Branchvllle.
 Mrs William Wilkinson and Mrs Caro H. Norshrop of Ridgefisld visited friends In town, Friday.
 MT and Mrs Eugene Ranks are recover ing from severe attack of grip.
 The Ahiiah Pillow pIace,at Branchville was recently purchased by Patrick Cor. man, section boss on the D. 6 N. R. R., and with his family MT German now oc cupies the same.
 Mrs Charles A. Jennings is in Wash. ington. D. C., with her daughter, Mrs Howe. Miss Carrie Crosby visited Miss Mary Miller of Cannon, last week. Miss Jennie Nash enjoyed brief visit from her brother, s. o. Nash of New Haven, Saturday. Mir and Mrs Andrew O'Neill and sor of New York have been recent guests o1 Edward Fryer of Chicken street. Miss Kate Connerv has returned to Ridgefield after brief visit at her home | in town.
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"No family can afford to be without One Minute Cough Cure. It will stop 8 cough and cure cold quicker than any other medicine," writes c. W. Williams, Sterling Run, Pa. ItCures croup, bron- ehitis and all throat and lung troubles and prevents consumption. Pleasant and harmless. R. H. Beers G Co.,, Newtown; S. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy
 Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford B. Hswley q Co.,. ssannev; A B. Fanch. or, Hawleyville; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
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Baler's Ad.

Have you house to furnish this Spring2 l We have an immense and we'll selected stock of furniture, a very large percentage of which was bought previous to the re- cent numerous advances in prices. Weare well aware that this does not help you any unless we show a disposition to share the advantages, and our saying that we are willing to do this is not convincing, so all we can ask Is that you come and look us over, and compare our stock and prices with others before you buy. We will be perfectly satisfs d if you will only do this. Our ulunexcelled facilities for handling fur nlture here at this point on very small ex- penses are tco well known to call for reps- tition. We are certainly so situated this spring that we can do you some good if you want bill of furniture Come and look us over. You will never regret the 1lme given to it. In addition to full stock of furniture in every line from the cheapest to the best, we carry heating stoves and kitchen ranges, refrigeratcrs. carpets, mattings, window shades 'aee cur tains, hangings, toilet sets, dinner sets. kitchenware, baby carriages and go carts. We are now carrying line of very hand. some mirrors in pure gold burnished frames, reproductions of all the rich and rare old designs. We also carry nice as- sortment of Florentfne hand decorated statuary in natural co'ors. In these two last lines are pieces ranging in price from five to forty dollars. beautiful pieces for wedding or anniversary gifts. High grade and artistic in every sense of the word, and | our prices are much under the city Now do not fail to look us over before you buy | your spring stock.
 A. G. BAKER & SON,
 Hawleyville. Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13
EASTER NOVELTIES IN JEwELRY,

As spring is breaking we are breaking news to you of the many new spring patterns in buckles, Easter hearts, rings, brooches, scarf pins, ,..and silver novelties in endless variety. Shoe and glove hooks, nail files, tooth brushes, hair brushes, combs and scissors. Hat pins at 15 cent each, special for your Easter hat, (sterling ailver.) For nice wedding gift we have solid silver ware, clocks, tea sets, plated ware, knives, forks and spoons. If you have silver that needs brightening up, try bottle of the best polish, Silverall. Only sold here.-[Reid & Todd, Jewellers & Opticians, 1O54( (new number) Main street, Bridgeport, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

Chairman O. s. Fyler has called the republican state convention to meet at Hartford for the appointment of four delegates at large and their alternates to the national convention at Philadelphia, June 19, and for the appointment of the state central committee. The town pri- maries must be held as least five days before Che state convention, these prima- ries to choose the town committee and twice as many delegates to the state con- ventien as the town has representatives in the legislature.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13
TEN PAGES.
TOWN TOPICs.
 HATTERTOwE.
HATTERTOwE.


 Henry Morgan Ia renovating his tray cling wagon for another trip this year He starts for Long Island some time fl May.
 Henry Pratt has 8 large amount ot carriage painting on hand, this spring. Isaac Patchen is on the sick list. Master Charles Bevans. who has been staying with his grandfather during the winter, has gone to stay with his parents in HopeweL.
 Miss Nettie Benedict was in Danbury, last week.
 Arthur Morgan, who has been working for Burr Hawley for the past year, is at home in this place.
 Mrs Edgar c. Northrop has had the grip.
 Charles Morgan has ordered a new wheel.
 Ernest Northrop was in Danbury, last week.
 Mrs Orlando Platt of Shelton has been recent guest at Mrs Elmira Porter's. Some of the roads of this place, which were washed by the freshet while ago, have not been repaired. Capt Charles Benedict's horse, which has been sick, Is much better.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

". W. Mayhew, Merton, Wis, says, II consider One Minute Cough Cure 8 most wonderful medicine, quick and safe. It is the only harmless remedy that gives immediate results. It cures coughs, colda, croup, bronchitis, grippe, whoop- ing cough, pneumonia and ali throat and lung diseases. Its early use prevents consumption. Children always like it and mothers endorse it.R. H. Beers 8 Co.,, Newtown; s. 0. Bull 6 Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsferd; B. Hawley < Co.,, Ssepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill. '"
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

W. H. Shipman, Beardsley, Minn., un- der oath says he suffered from dyspepsia for twenty-five years. Doctors and diet ing gave but little relief. Finally he uaed Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and now eats what he likes and RE much as he wants, and he feels like new man. It digests what you eat. R. H. Beers 6s. Co.,, New town; s. 0. Bull $ Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawley. vile; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

The great demand for c. N. Clark'a Vegetable Liver Pills is owing to their wonderful curative properties. They strike directly ct the cause of biliousnass, constipation, indigestion. Joss of appetite, headache, etc., which makes cure in- evitable. Sold by all druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

Cleanse the liver, purify the blood, in- vigorate the body by using DeWitt's Little Early Risers. These famous little pills always act promptly. R. H. Beers 6 Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull 6 Co.
 Sandy Hook; A. B. .Blakeman, Botsforga :;
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

George R. Wilson has been repairing and cleaning out the sluice-ways and fill ing up the places washed out on the long hill leading to Taunton, west of the Street.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

pr R. N. Todd, New Milford's well known veterinarian, was in town, Mon- duy' He has also been at Hawleyville number of times the past week attending to ailing horses.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

Thomas Quinlivan of Hanover has gone to Bloomfield, where he has taken a po- sition with W. A. Beers, who recently moved there from BrookfieId.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13
CANNON.
PERsONAL CHAT.

Mrs Joel Godfrey, Mrs s. J. Miller and Mrs B. F. Brown are victims of the grip.
 Miss Mary Miller has returned from a visit with friends in New York.
 The Belden place has been sold to l., R. Hurlbutt.
 Arthur Abbott and family of New Ha'
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

Charles D. Ferris was in New Milford, Monday, where he bought an extra fine yoke of oxen of Ex-Comptroller Staub,
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

Robert Weeks spent several days of the past week as guest of his father, Rev W. M. Weeks, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
 Editor and Mrs Floyd Tucker and son, Floyd Stiles, of Bridgeport, spent satur. day with MT and Mrs G. B. Tucker.
 Mrs Abbie Williams of New York City is with her son, E. Williams, helping care for her daughter-in.law, who has been quite sick with grip, but at present writing is reported as improving. Philo Lyon is also better.
 Miss Martha Beach of Monroe is visit. ing her uncle, Charles Beach.
 Miss R. A. Beach Is with her brother, J. Beach, of Monroe.
 Miss Maisie and Master Willie Benedict of Monroe were calling on friends in this place on Friday last.
 Mrs K. Nichols and daughters of Bridgeport were recent guests of Mrs Aanford Lyon.
 Dr ssRichardson and brother in law and F. Hancock Lyford of East Bridge. port were guests on Tuesday last of O. B. Tucker. trying their luck csteing the speckled beauties. .and for amateurs were quite successful.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

Mrs W. D. B. Ferris has returned from visit of two weeks with her daughter at Warren, Pa.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

Walter Glover was in RoxburY on Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-13

B. HawIey X Co.,, stepney; A. B. Fanoh- sr, Hawleyville; W. N. Hurd, Long ufil