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WEST INDIAN COTTON.

Planters will be glad to note by the accom-
pnnying letter from Messrs. Wolstenholme
& Holland, dated July 6, that an improved
condition Of affairs has lately prevailed on
the Liverpool Sea Island cotton market =
Since our last report a good business has
been done in West Indian Sea Islnnd cotton,
and about $50 bales have been sod at
steady prices.
The enquiry has been mostly confined to
the better medium grades at 14d to 15d,
very little having been sold above The latter
figure. A fair quantity of stains have been
Anguilla, 15d.; Antigua, 15d.; Barbados, AID
to I54d; Monserrat, 15d. to 154d.; Nevis,
l44d.; st. Croix, 14d. to 14ad.; st. Kits,
AID to 154d.;a and ST. Martin, 14d. to I'D.
Agricultural Ne,os, 25h July.
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regarding The probable policy of the United
States under various contingencies of the
Venezuelan situation.
New York, Aug. 11th-Advices from Ca
racas state that President Castro in an inter
view said that the United States continues
commercial relations despite the hrench of
friendly relations. and that frances severance
Of relations does not elter Venezuela's
progress. Venezuela is paying the claims of
both Governments, hence he expects them
to give her the opportunitv to. present with
submission to competent tribunals, her lust
claims against their corporations, which have
damaged Venezuela. The Netherlands ipci-
dent he attributes to NJ. de Reus and the
action of Curacao.
In the New York Yacht Clubs race MT
Newport for King Edwards Cup, the"Queen"
finished first, but the ~tAvenger' won on her
time allowance.
A messenger named M~acaughey has deliy-
ere to the Mayor of New Yolk a message
from Toronto, having trayersed the distance
Of seven hundred miles in the recold time of
eleven days and twenty two hours, although
he travelled seventy two unnecessary miles in
wrong directions.
10. a. m. Barbados bar. 3O.19 f. fair.
Dominica bar. 5000 S.. clear.
Antigua bar. 30.07 N. E. bright.
4 =. II. Barbados, Ban. 30 Is E.fnir.
ominica, bar. %. So, N, E.partly cloudy.
Altis ia, bar. 50O3, N. L fine
New lorh, August l1rh
Flo Il. Blended Clears per bnrrel 5.25- $40
Meal, Kindred, per barrel 4.16
New Seasons Pork
Heavy Mess Pork, $l74
Sncor tCrystols per b., At
(AiuscQYado 89otest IS
Mo'"sse> Eng. lslds. er gal. no qno'ntion.
Liverpool Coitoi mid sling Upland. Is 800
EAchan6e, New Hcrk&LondoD, go days sight
ass
EAchap sc NewYork and London, sight 1861
London August 11th
Dem. Crystals los 3D. lGs on.
sn Muscovndo, floating terms, in
bond, los. 3d-l0s. Cd
German beet 88.f. o. b los. Cd.
Java Sugar 5000 Gibraltar or Channel Iu
orders, floating TINS. lis. AZ.
Deneraru Rum, IS I'D q. 81.
Cocoa, Trinidad, good middling Red,
pr cwt Obs.
Cotton, medium Fine $. at Liverpool nominal
Is. 4d.
Bank of England Rate of discount d.
GOrsols Sc SIC
Three per cent. Rcltes III Paris 96 40
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INDEPENDENCE DAY.
SPEECH BY TIE AMERICAN AMBASSADOR.

The Independence Day banquet Of the
American Society in London was held on
Saturday night Mt the Hotel Cecil. Mr.. T.
c.. van Duzer presided. After The toasts of
"The King" aud "The President of the
United States" had been honoured, the
Solicitor General proposed 'The American
Ambassador" who, in his response, referred
to the resent and present commercial and
political situation III the United States, and
said that, whatever its result, the presiden-
tial election was call right" The biggest
and least restrained democracy i'll the world
had never chosen for Chief Magistrate a man
who vas not able, honest, and a patriot. Mr..
Whitelaw Reid also alluded in congratulate
tory terms to the approaching establishment
of penny postage between the United King
dom and the United States. .
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BRAY. ACT
Heroic Deed Of Alberta Homesteader
Remembered in viii.

Red Deer. Alta, July 18.-C. {. GILLIAN Of
this town, has fallen heir to property valued
at $l2. 600 IN Tennessee. The windfall came
III the most unexpected manner. Some years
ago Mr.. Cullam was in Memphis and saved
q man named Duckworth from drowning.
eI1l remember you for this was the remark
of Duckworth on that occasion.
Years went by and MI. Cullam in the
meantime had settled here. An advertise
ment in a Minneapolis paper not long ago,
announced that if Mr.. CuIlam would COM
municate with a Memphis address he would
hear good news. Following up the tip, Mr..
Cullam found that the grateful Duckworth
had remembered him in his will. The exc
cutors had been striving to locate Mr.. Cul-
lam and at last reached him on his home
stead near this town. Wee6Iy Free Press,
Winnipeg.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18
FastOn.
LOCAL NOTES OF INTEREST.

Mrs John Il. Wheeler. who has beer sfiering for long time from intesti nal trouble, was taken to the Bridge port hospital on Sunday, where sh, underwent a successful operation or Monday, performed by Dr Hair, wht has been treating her for some time assisted by Dr Topping. Her many friends are hoping for speedy re. .covery so that she may return to her home able to take up her accustomed home and social duties of which she is so fond.
 Miss Ida M. Tarbell recently enter tained over Sunday a house party consisting of Mrs Martin Kentucky, Ray Stannard Baker and B. Boyden of New York, and Miss Esther l. Tarbell of St Davids, Pa, at her summer home.
 John H. Wheeler has two cows that are record breakers for producing milk for an accurate account kept by him last week, shows 322 quarts of milk obtained from the two cows in seven days, the largest amount in one day being All quarts. Let us hear from the ole who can beat it.
 Miss Fossie Warrington of Port Jefferson, has been a receet guest of her aunt, Mrs A. Emmons.
 Mrs Alfred Emmons and nephew, Master Ralph Chase, were end of the week guests of friends in Bridgeport.
 Miss Ida M. Tarbell has added to the attractlveness of her place by hav- ing her ice house and shed moved away from the house. Paul Troupe with assistants, did the work.
 Mrs Anna Bowdy of Bridgeport, has been recent guest of her sister, Mrs G. B. Tucker.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18
LONG HILL.

Henry c. Trout of Buffalo, N. Y, made short visit, last week, with MT and Mrs L. N. Mallette in Tashua.
 Mrs Elester Patcheh of Lakeville is with Mrs Claude Patchen for the hoIi- days. --,
 There will be a social dance at Staines' hall, Saturday evening, De- cember 19. A good time is assured all who attend. Robert Stalnes, John Lynch, c. M. Miller and James Mur- ray are the committee in charge.
 Just received a car of corn, fancy corn meal, etc. The quality of these goods is the best. See us before you buy John s. Hurd's Feed store.
 Miss Lillian Levitt and Miss Carrie Downs have both take positions with the Rowland Dry Goods Co.,, in Bridge port.
 Mrs H. E. Levitt is spending few days in Bridgeport, this week. the guest of her sister, Mrs Sylvester Wheeler.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

The idea of the Red Cross stamp is
 to aflix to whatever one sends through
 the mails Red Cross stamp. As the
 prospectus explains: a
 It will not carry any kind of mail.
 But any kind of mail will carry it.
 This stamp simply carries a sort of
 notice of good will with it and the as,
 surance that something has been done
 by means of this to help stamp out
 tuberculosis. The money goes to help the work of the Fairfield County Anti Tuberculosis association. The stamps sell for cent apiece and they are bought by everybody and stuck on whatever is going. They sell by the hundred thousand and the public make a kind of fad out of them. It is the thing to have them and consequently the thing for stream of pennies to be pouring into the treasury of the or ganization. This money will be used to carry on the tuberculosis war. The notion was developed at Christmas time ln Denmark in 1904, when stamp was brought out for this same purpose. The work has gone on ever since and the sales of stamps have doubled each year. Howard Pyle has designed the stamp for this country for this season and is said to be beautiful. Its pur- pose certainly is beautiful and that is more important. Rev J. H. Geoge has .aken active lead in this good work To- ally, and through his influence num- 'e of local people have become mem 'ers of the Fairfield County Anti-Tu- Ii 'erculosis association. The stamps are if low on sale at the stores of R. H. Ii Beers & Co.,, Henry Rupf, L. c. Nor [ is, Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, A. B. Blake [ nan and Stanley Blackman. Other $ eafby towns can secure the stamps by s ending the necessary postage and the V rice of the stamps to Miss Fannie [ )aniels. In
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Nichols

METHODIST CHURCH tNOTEss
 The Presiding Elder, Dr Adams, held quarterly conference on Sunday morning and then preached fine sei- mon at the morning service. Mrs C. E. Bilton rendered pleasing solo.
 The children are rehearsing for the Christmas exercises which will be held on Christmas night.
 The Young Ladies Sewing Circle will meet with Mrs Oscar Plumb on Friday afternoon.
 A conference of the ministers of the New Haven district and this district is held on Monday evening in the NeVa field church on Stratford avenue, Bridgeport. The publi, are invited to attend.
 MT Mo Dermott expects to attend an auto license meeting in New Haven on Wednesday. ...- .ss.r,.
 After the opening services the rites of Baptism were administered by Dr Adams to Elizabeth Nc Dermott, the little daughter of the pastor.
 The infant class is growing larger every week and they expect soon to exchange rooms with the young men Bible class, whose room is larger, lighter and more convenient for the infant department.
 H. J. Lord has returned from his Western trip and expects to occupy the "White Wing Poultry Farm" in the early srrne.
 Mrs George Mac Donald was a guest of Capt and Mrs Card on Tues Jay.
 H. B. Maurer has raised his immense barn. Some of the workmen put lag on the top of it but it was not of he starry variety. "
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Despite the great popularity of the
 Edison PhoDograh in its present form.
 and the Edison records, the result If
 a series of experiments made by MT
 Edison and his associates in his lab
 oratory at Orange, adds to what we
 now have to offer music lovers the fol-
 lowing very interesting improvements ::
 A new record made of a new cOmpo-
 sition, by new process and playing an
 average of more than four minutes.
 This will be known as the Edison Am
 berol record. It's most important feat ure is a recording thread of 200 lines to the inch, or twice as fine as the pres ent record of l00 threads. By this means more than twice the playing length is secured without increasing
 the length or diameter of the record itself. Since the finer thread required smaller reproducing point 1t became necessary to find a new composition that would successfully resist the wear of the samller reproducer. The sue cessful and accurate moulding of record, formed of a much tougher composition, also necessitated changes and refnements in our mould 1 ing process. More than two years have been spent in experimenting to secure these results, the work of sev- eral experts being contsantly directed i and supervised by Mir Edison. The | Edison AmberOl record is the most ! wonderful production of its kind that i the world has seen. The engraved i sound waves are so minute that the eye cannot follow them, and yet the i sounds are reproduced even more clear y, more naturally and more sweetly than the present record. R. H. Beers X Co. sell the Edison records and ma ,hines.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WITHOUT
 TERR0RS.

That there is such thing as doir ones Christmas shopping in comfort i
 amply evidenced at Wanamaker's
 where the spirit of Christmas joy i
 all-pervading. The whole store is
 decorated in true holiday fashion-th,
 center of interest being, of course, tn,
 Rotunda in the old building, in whici
 lofty space Santa Claus is discovered
 piloting an aeroplane laden witt
 Christmas things to his little friends or
 earth. The broad aisles throughout
 the two great buildings, while teeming
 with traffic; the thirty-odd passenger elevators swiftly swallow up those wishing to make trips to the higher re- gions ;; and new and great convenienc e is found in the added means Of com munication between the buildings-the double decked bridge across Ninth street connecting the third and fourth floors of the old and new buildings, making it no longer necessary to de- scend to the street level to effect a crossing.
 Certain features of this wonderful store stand out pre-eminently among the wealth of holiday attractions the Toy Store, veritable fairy-land of delight for children as well as grown ups; the piano salons. with their su- perb array of instruments, and the auditorium, where special concerts are given daily. And every part of the S5, GOO, GOO stock of merchandise is ami mate with the special holiday goods.
 Every convenience is extended to the out-of-toWn visitor. to spend whole day comfortably at Wanamaker's. The delightful tea room and the spacious restaurant offers delicious food, appe- tizirgly prepared and well served-a section of the restaurant being devo- ted to men who wish to smoke. Rest ing and retiring rooms are generously | there are public telephones, time tables. a post and telegraph 1. office, and parcel checking rooms-all | at the disposal of the visitors.
 And access to this great store is so easy-seven minutes from the Grand Central station by the subway, with entrance directly into the store; sur face cars from the Christopher Street ,erry, and the important Broadway md Fourth Avenue lines of cars as we'll as the Third Avenue elevated and urface cars but a block away. {
 Viewed from every aspect access bil!ty, stock, service, comfort -Wana- I naker's is a Christmas store without arallel.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

The store of Taylor, Curtis 6 Co.,, has taken on real Christmas look, with the outside front porch adorned with hemlock boughs, while inside is just such an array of Christmas goods, mechanical toys, dolls, games, per- fumes, handkerchiefs, clocks and lamps, fancy stationery, Edison graph ophone records. S
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

The case of the town of Newtown
 vs. Town Clerk M. J. Houlihan grow
 ing out of charges made by the late G.
 H. Northrop of that place will not be- come a matter of court litigation. ami- cable settlement having been effected between the state and the accused. The deficit charged to the accused ac- cording to the books kept by the late MT Northrop who was town treasurer was Sl, 700. This amount and whatever the costs will total are to be paid by MT Houlihan and the proceed ings wi l end. Judge Gager after hearing h. statement from the states attolneg adjourned the criminal superior court for the term.- Bridgeport Farmer
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all the other diseases put to- gether and until the last few years was sup posed to be incurable. For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease and prescribed local remedies. and by con- stantly failing to cure with local treatment pronounced it incurable. Science has proven catarrh to be constitutional disease and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,. Toledo 0hio is the only con stitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a tea spoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
 Address F. J. CHENEY X CO, Toledo.0
 Sold by druggists 75c
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Style 2101" is mans shoe in the Burt & Packard make. It is lace with medium soc, round toe. not pointed, and is dressy shoe in the guaranteed patent Burrojap's leather, which is the only guaranteed patent leather. Could anything be more acceptable as a Christmas gift than a pair of 21(1 Correct Shape" shoes? Particular care is taken with the fitting at W. K. M Hans, 1925 Main street, Bridgeport, where you will find the "Korrect Shape" shoes in all the late styles.
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Bedding.
FLEXIBLE FLYER SEEDS.

.Get French's prices before you buy and you will save money. Trade at Ffench's, Bethel. 0.-.. ..
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Brideewater.

A months mind requiem hig h mass will be hAld on Saturday, December 19, at the Church of St Francis Xavier, for the repose of the ssoul of the late Lawrence May.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

The anniversary edition of the Bridgeport Post is notable, success, and The Bee congratulates its enter- prising neighbor on it's great enter prise. The edition is one to be proud nf "
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18
SOMETHING NEW.

Semi-fnished embroidered corset covers. 59c each. Ask for them at ffench's, Bethel.
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DODGINGTOWN.
SCHOOL BENEFIT.

An entertainment of dialouge. reel tations and singing by the pupils of the Flat Swamp school will be held on Thursday evening, December "A, at 7 o'clock, at the schoolhouse in Dodging- town. Admission 10c.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Constipation caus es headache, nausea dizziness, languor, heart palpitation. Drastic physics gripe. sicken, weaken the bowels and don't cure. Doan's Regulets act gently and cure consti- patton. 25 cents. Ask your druggist
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Jephthah chapter, o. NE. S., elected the following officers, Friday night: Patron, Fred Bennett; matron. Mrs A. 5. Blakeman; assistant matroh, Mrs A. M. Briscoe; secretary, Miss J. L. Briscoe; treasurer, A. M. Briscoe conductress. Mrs c. H. Finch: as- sistant conductress, Mrs F. IL. Brown. Mrs Austin B. Blakeman presented the chapter with a beautifully embroid- cred altar cloth, bearing the letters, 70. E. S."
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

We still have some good bargains in mems felt and rubber boots. A nice line of boots for the youngsters, which would make serviceable presents. --lSandy Hook Shoe store.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

In making your selections for your Christmas presents do not fail to visit W. c. Parsell's Shelton Bargain store at Shelton. His store is full of pres ents for the old and young ana you can save money by trading at his store.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Frederick Mcguire has rented the mill of W. c. Johnson, and has already begun grinding there. He will occupy the small house of w. C.. Johnson near the mill. The young mans friends wish him the best of success.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18
DOLLS! DOLLS!

Compare prices and you will buy them at French's. Do your holiday shopping in Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

The Walton shoe for boys and girls. heel or spring heel. All honest goods. Price Sl.50 and $l.75. A nice line of ladies' dress and felt lined shoes. -[Sandy Hook Shoe store.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

We still have some good bargains in mems felt and rubber boots. A nice line of boots for the youngsters, which would make serviceable presents. -[Sandy Hook Shoe store.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Thursday, January ', will be red letter day for horsemen and Ridgewood Farm, Danbury, the Mecca. Rundle & White will offer at auction fifteen richly bred horses, the get of Brown master and Joe Allerton from the farms best brood mares. Notable an ong those to be auctioned are Stately, a handsome six-year-old brown trotter with fast trial; Peter, a bay pacer five years old. trial 2:39; Hamlet, four-year-old trotter. promising speed with handsome lines; and Rags, five, half sister, to Mary Marsh 2.07i. These four are by Joe Aller. ton ard experts pronounce them the best unmarked horses that the market offers. In connection with the Bundle & White sale s. M. Klotz will offer number of horses for sale.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Never can tell when you'll mash a finger or suffer cut, bruise, burn or scald. Be prepared. Dr Thomas Electric Oil instantly relieves the pain quickly cures the wound.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

When doing your Christmas shopping call at D. N. Clark's store in Shelton. He has line of useful presents for old and young.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Saturday evening at 7.30 o'clock will take place the Christmas tree service.
 The Sunday after Christmas Rev 0. o. Wright will preach a sermon ap- propriate to the Christmas season.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

A. s. Edwards will be at Fotsford, December 2l, 22 and 23. with two car loads of grain, flour and feed which he will offer at wholesal e prices.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Mrs Lillian White fell from ladder, Wednesday afternoon, fracturing her leg at the ankle. Dr Kieinan attend ed her.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Carleton Smith, a student at Yale, is spending the Holidays at his home in town.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

The new Amberol four minute Edi- son records are now on sale at Taylor, Curtis & Co. $.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

The Danbury merchants are making a vigorous bid for Christmas trade,i this year, as shown by the handsome and liberal advertisement they are running in The Bee. The stores there are very handsomely decorated and are interesting places to3visit.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

The Lewis Monograph store of 56 Main street, Danbury, have the best Christmas gifts, a gift that can be el- joyed by all. Look up their adv and see about it.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Miss Katherine Campbell of New Haven is visiting her parents, Mir and Mrs Patrick Campbell.
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HOLIDAY TOYS.

A large assortment of toys fromy5c to sl.5O, at French's. Trade in Beth pl r
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

A fine line of overcoats, Loat sweat CTS and reefers at Taylor, Curtis & Co. s. New seasonable values in un- derwear for both sexes.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18
AT ST JOHNS. CHRISTMAS DAY.

On Christmas day there will be a celebration of the Holy Communion at 10. .45 am.
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FLEXIBLE FLYERS SEEDS.

Get French's prices before you buy and you will save money. Trade at French's, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Mrs Mary Kilbride is visiting her daughter, Mrs M. J. Lynch, of Wal lingford.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Mems neckwear, fancy suspender, etc, for the Christmas trade, at the Brick store.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18
SOMETHING NEW,

Semi-fnished embroidered corset covers, 59c each. Ask for them at French's, Bethel. E
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Gifts worth giving for man or boy, that is what makes the Hub Clothing Co.,, corner of Main and Bank streets, Bridgeport, valuable place to stop at this Christmas time. They have a host of things that are just right, all reasonably priced.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18
DOLLSI p0LI,SI

Compare prices and you will buy them at French's. Do your holiday shopping in Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Mrs E. c. Bull of Hillsdale. Mi,h., has been the gnest of Mrs J. M. Black man apd Mrs E. J. Hall.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

R. D. Smith has new blackboard, bought of A. M. Briscoe & Son.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

L. Birdsey Parsons has purchased the house occupied by :Dr Kienan of his father, Charles M. Parsons.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-18

Henry Rupf, the merchant. is show ing some pretty and varied Christmas goods, including writing papers, dolls, Christmas candies, etc.