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Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29
Connecticut western News.
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colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber, shows the time to which the sub- scriPtiOn is paid thus. R. B. Smith 5Jul77, indicates that Mr. Smith has paid for his paper to July 9th, 1877. It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be consid
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Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29

Burglars are still operating extens vely in New Haven, which seems to be favorite location for them. Thursday night num- Der of houses on Portsea, Putnam and Sa- lem streets were entered, in each case by the use of nippers. In the dozen houses entered the loss was small, except in one instance, where $2oO worth of stuff was secured
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29

A fine lot of Canadian-bred horses were recently sold to great advantage in England, where they are considered better suited to the market than those of Kentucky. They were shipped on the Guoin line from New York in patent apparatus that economies room on shlpboard and ensures the safety of the animals. The cost was $50 head. The animals were all warranted to drive or ride. The average price in Canada was $l25, and the average selling price $275.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29
pIED.

At Appleton, Wisconsin, Sept. IS, 1876. Mrs. Charlotte M. White. aged 56 years, daughter of the late Hon. William l. Russell of Salisbury
 At Cornwall, Sept. a1st, Jacob Scoville, aged T6 years.
 In sharon ,Gonn.. Sept.6, of consumption. Carrie R.. daughter of John c. and Emily A. Lowell. in the 9th year of her age.
 At Millerton Sept. sth John Bras;e of Lime Rock, aged 91 years.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29

Two mon entered the rooms of Abijah Hawley at Shelton last week, and, pointing pistol at AIr. HawleY, demanded his mon ey. A man who happened to be sleeping with Hawley, escaped from the room, and the intruders fled. The two young men sus- Pectsa have left town.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29

To give ordinary water all the refreshing and invlgorating qualities of sea water salt it till It has buoyant feeling. which shows how easy it is to get up buoyant feeling. Salt will do it sometimes, but the most ef- fectual way of producing it in the family is to planta "Light-Running Domestic" square in front of the hearth-stone.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29

HoUSAToNIC RAILROAD CoMPANY,l
 TREASURER'S OFFICE,
 BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Sept. %, '76.
 Dividend No. 36. The Directors have this day declared quarterly dividend of TWO DOLLARS per share on the preferred stock of this company, payable on the 10th day of october, 1876.
 The transfer books will be closed on the 1st and re-opened on the l1th proximo.
 Sw12 CHAS. K. AVERILL, Treas.
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@pme Aews.

.+.We shallfeel greatly obliged to any ol ou friends in the county, or elsewhere, who VIII senu us particulars ofany occurrences sof f1nteFeS'"AA" may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29

The pext thing ahead is October. stoves. you know-stovepipe-jo all fit-no trouble-easiest thing in the world.
 A lad from Riga was in town Saturday the cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29
For Sale.

THE Millerton Hotel property now occupied by l N. c. Clark. If not sold soon will be leased. Possession given Nov. 1st. 1876. Apply tO "
 11tf E. B. REED, sharon, Conn.
 sharon. Conn, Sept. 18th, 1876. 'I ....
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29
Aelp Adrertiselments.
Last Chance.

\ WILL SELL my store and dwelling situated in Il Salisbury for @2, 200, which are my bottom figures. If not sold by January 1st, 1S77 will of fer 1t for rent. Price of rent, $lT5 per year.
 Mrs. M. RICHARDSON. Salisbury, Conn.,. Sept. '76.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29

Awards and Premiums of Fair of Union AgrlculturaI Society, Falls Village, Septs I4, 1876.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29

eW Births, Marriages and deaths inserted free. Obituary noticee I've cents line.
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Boots and Shoes.

All kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order Repairing ot all kinds dose neatly, cheaply and promptly. Warranted good work or money funded. Please give me trial. Rubber boots and shoes repaired. 6vol6tf E. R. NEGUS.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29

~ We are informed by postmasters the fol- lowing named subscribers have left the places where they have been regularly receiving THE NEWS, and az they did not notify us of their change of post-ofice. and are in arrears to the amounts placed parallel with their names we pub fish their only address known to us, and if any of our readers know of the whereabouts of any Of Is it exactly HONEST treatment. to receive news paper till several dollars are due, and then leave the postmaster to inform us the paper is not re- ceived, and the subscriber gone, nobody knows where? The following have done this: Does
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29
Cider Barrels.

ENlyE HUNDRED cider barrels for sale at the I Warner House. B. J. BRADLEY.
 Canaan. Conn.,, Sept IA, 1876. 10tf
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29
q. M, DEAN.

GENERAL. FREIGHTER. Lime Rock, Conn. Prompt returns guaranteed. Cash paid for Calves, Lambs and Poultry at Mar ket prices. Freight days, Tuesdays and Fridays. Freight leaves at o'clock a. m. 61tf
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-29
FIELD CROPS.

FIELD CROPS.
 Peet & Parcells, B acres corn 1st $4 H Hunt do do 2d G H Crandall,1 acre do lst J M Page do do, 2d R Ball, l acre w wheat 1st w Sardam do s wheat lst 3 Chas Spur, do do 2d John Beebe, 5 acres rye 1st 5 Briguer, do do 2d Chatfield Mining Co.,, 3 acres do 1st c Wickwire, do do 2d John and Daniel Dean, 8 acres oats 1st 4 H B Wetherell, do do 2d 2 5 Robbins, 1 acre barley lst H c Stevens, acre B wheat 1st ? T s Gold do do 2d l T s Gold. 1-2 acre potatoes 1st 2 R Scoville, do do 2d l G H Crandall, IA acre beets 1st 2 E D Pratt, do do 2d F Holley, IA acre carrots lst 2 Wm A Brewster, IA acre turnips 1st 2 B D Pratt, do do 2d l T $ Gold, vegetable garden 1st 8 F Holley, do do 2d
 SEEDS AND VEGETABLES.
 Henry Howe, Is bush oats lst soc Harry Holcomb, do s corn lst BOG Wm Stone, do s wheat 2d soc Wm Stone, do rye 2d BOG B F White, variety garden vegetables 2d $2 Camp'& Holley, do do 1st 3 Wm Brewster l-2 bush potatoes, dis 25c s Brigner, sample pumpkin 1st soc Chas Spur, 1-2 bush s wheat lst $l Silas Wells, sample corn 1st l Silas Wells, Ts2 bush potatoes E Rose 1st soc Dwight Andrews, 1-2 bush Rye 1st $l w A Burkett, do Timothy seed 1st 2 Mrs M B Frost, sample H squash 1st soc ID Pratt 1-2 bush beets 1st BOG
 FRUITS AND HORTICULTURE.
 J H Pierce, variety plums 1st soc Chas Spur, peck F apples 1st $l Silas Wells, variety fruits and horticul-
 ture lst Silas Wells, sample grapes 2d soc M H Dean, peck F apples 2d BOG M H Dean, 12 varieties apples 1st $l M Dean, collection grapes 1st l G Dean, variety apples 2d 2 Mrs Henry Shepard, varieties canned
 fruits, dls l Mrs U H Miner, on canned fruit, dis 5Oc Mrs w Candee, on wine 1st $l Warren Candee, variety peas lst l Mrs w Candee, sample wine 2d soc Dwight Andrews, plate pears lst 50c w G Kellogg, varieties pears, dis soc Mrs Marcus Barnum, sample canned
 fruit, dis 5Oc Mrs John Lane, sample canned fruit,
 dis $1 s s Robbins, plate peaches 1st soc Wm Brewster, varieties pears 2d soc MECHANICAL PRODUCTIONS
 B F White, wheel hoe soc A F Brown, on stoves, etc. $3
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IAoA any OInC1 fH1oSC, Uy luc COmplSllOu of the Conn. Western road, none who have given thought to the matter will fail to re- alize as fact. The Conn. Western road, forming junction with the Housatonic road at Canaan, gives to that place an ad- vantage vastly superior to that possessed by any other town 1n Western Connecticut. This junction brings it in direct communi- cation with the north, the south, the east and the west, and makes it the nominal centre of our newspaper field of villages.
 That Canaan was point mostly to our advantage to occupy, has been apparent for long period of the past, but we had become established in Salisbury; h ad add. ed to our office from time to time the va : rious conveniences we thought essential to our com fort, and to our assistance in exe- cutting our work, till we were very reluc- tant about leaving it,-nor was the attach : ment to our office the only magnet of at traction which held us to ''old Salisbury. :" We lad become acquainted with the peo pie, and had learned to love to live among them, will say right here, that come what will or go where we may in after years, the associations and friendships winch we have formed in Salisbury shall not be severed nor forgotten, for they will embcllish the pages of our life history with memories that will ever cheer us to look back upon.
 But why do we take our office to Canaan now, after waiting so long time, is ques- tion that will naturally suggest itself to the mind of the reader at this point in our re- marks. We will tell you: The good peo- pie of Canaan have built and arranged rooms expressly for the accommodation of printer, having in view the publication of newspaper in their village. That they have this inalienable right would be a difficult matter to question, and after an
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-06-22

States two distinguished statesmen, of eminent
ability and character, and cOnspicuouslv fitted
for those two high Offices and we confidently ap-
peal to the American people 10 intrust the ad-
ministraiion of their public affairs TO Rutherford
b. Hayes and William A. Wheeler.
The National Committee was announced as
follows:
Jerry Herralson, Selma Ala. Powell CLAYTON
Arkansas; George c. Gorham, California; Mar
shall Jewell, Connecticut; Samuel NJ. Harrine-
ton, Delaware; William j. Purnan, Florida !;
James G. Devol, Georgia; James P. Root Illinois
VIII Cumback, Indiana John Y. Stone. Iowa ;
John II. Martin, Kansas William C. Goodlce,
Kentucky; p. B. S. Pinchback Louisiana: Will
lam P Frye, Maine; Charles C. Fulton, Mary
land; George F. Hoar, Massachusetts; Zachariah
Chandler, Michigan; John T. Averin, Minnesota; ;
G. NJ. Buchanan, Mississippi; Chauncey l. Filley
Missouri; L. W. Osborn, Nebraska; John p
Jones, Nevada; George A. Halsey, New Jersey:
A. b. Cornell, New York; Thomas B. Keogh,
North Carolina; A. IT. Wikoh Ohio: H.
w. Scott, Oregon Nelson W. Aldrdge
Pennsylvania; John j. Patterson, South
Carolina; William Rule, Tennessee; NJ
S. Colburn, Vermont; j. d. Sener, Virginia;
John w. Mason, West Virginia; Elihu
Enos, Wisconsin; Newton Edmunds, Da kota:
Sales j. Bowen, District of Columbia; Thomas
Donaldson, Idaho; A. II. Beattie, Montana;
Stephen B. Elkins, New Mexico; John r. Nc
Bride, Utah: Orange Jacobs, Washn gton; jos
NJ Cary, Wyoming; William T.. Chandler, New
Hampshire.
After the usual resolutions of thanks, etc,
the Convention adjourned sine die.
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Going 10 the Bad.

PEOPLE who go TO the . bad" have,
strictly speaking, only themselves to
blame, and it may be argued that those
who choose to make fools of themselves,
ought not to be shielded from the effects of
their folly. Nevertheless, it may be
pointed it that the offenders frequently
wander astray at first as much through in
advertencc as by virtue Of their innate de-
pravity. Putting on one side the fact that
example is a potent force, which weak
naturcd people often find it impossible TO
resist, it may be safely asserted that many
persons commit themselves imprudently
in their desire to do something, and from
the horror of sitting still with folded
hands doing nothing. Thus there is rca-
son to believe that if homes were ptadc
more attractive, and if those WIZ live Ill
them were always provided with some
thing to do which would haVe the effect
OF exciting their interest and rousing their
energies, they woulTn not be led TO seek d.
versions at r-,Dlic billard-room ORA
fast theater AS il is, too many mothers
are im,..Ient Of what disturbs the cstab-
Iish Il order of things, and too MANY faith
As are inclined to sulE and snarI if their
comfort is in any way lntcrtcrcd WITH
Perhaps they ought not to he severely
blamed on this account, for it is natural
for elderly people to study their own COM
fort, and to be blind to many things
which they ought to see, 50 long as they
are not 6iSturhr1 Iiut then neither
should young men who are not OF liter
" turn of mind and therefore care not
ioi p"'ss-by the way, we cannot all be
literary-he TeVorely censUrcd for seeking
what their nature o-mands in quarters
where they are exposed It. danger. Let it
be remembered that the mah whose heat
is thoroughly in his work or his pleasures
is not likely to be tempted by attractions
which, if dcnudcd Of their naughtincss"
and the false atmosphere bv which they
are surrounded, would excite the con-
tempt of every reasonable person. 1t is
the excitement which people derive from
playing with edged tools, rather than Il
love of the tools themselves, which in
duccs those who are going to the bad''
to ritle with them. The moral to be
drawn from this is so obvious that we hope
that the time will shortly arrive ,MhGp
cease to 40 the amount or mischlci WHICH,
they now, unhappily, effect, to the dis
credit alike of the intelligence, morality
and taste of those who are injured bytnch.
-N0nthly Liberal ReUt6tO.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-06-22
Couldn't Stop.

THIS is the way good many boys get
into difficulty" they get going and they
can't STOP" The boy who tells lies be-
gan at first to stretch the truth little-to
tell large story--till he came out as
full grown liar!
Two boys began by bantering each
other, till they got going and coulah I
stop. They separated with black eyes and
bloody noses!
Did you hear about the young man
stealing from his masters drawer? lie
came from the country promising BOY.
But the rest Of the clerks went 10 the
theater and smoked and he thought ne
must do so too. He began thinking he
would try ii once or twice. lie got ago
inp and couldn't stop. He could Eot re-
sist tbe temptation when he knew there
was money in the drawer. lie got ago
ing-he will stop in prison
Some Young men were, some years ago,
in the habit of meeting together in aroom
at the public house, "to enjoy them
selves'-to drink and smoke. One OF
them, as he was going there one evening
began to think there might be danger IL
the way. He stopped and considered
moment, and then said tohimself, klgh
about facer' He dropped his cigar, wen
back to his room, and was never seen a
| the public house. Six of the young meI
followed his example. The rest got a
going, and could not stop till they iahue'
most of them in drunkard's grave. be
ware, boys, of the first cigar or chew o
tobacco. Be sure, before you start' Una
YOU are in the right way, for when you al
going down hill, it is hard to stop!
One night a miller was awakened p
his camel trying to get his nose into tn
tent.
at is very cold out here" SAID IN
camel, 81 only want to put my nose in'
;, The miller made no objections.
Soon the camel asked to have ms heci
in, then his feet, and meeting WIN no "
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-06-22

And the phantom white, whose clay-cold face
| Was once so fair,
Dries with his shroud his clingng vest
And his sea-tussed hair
Once more the solemn question:
''You who would see revealed the
mysteries of the tomh--what do you see
now?"
The student answered in a calm voice,
but like that of man describing things
as they pass before him; 81 see the
cloud taking the form of phantom, its
head is covered with long veil-itstands
still!n
care you afraid" ?"
II am not!''
We looked at each other in horror
stricken silence, while the merchant, rails
ing his arms above his head, chanted in a
supulchral voice:
= And the phantom said, as he rose from the
| wave,
lie shall know me in sooth,
will 20 to my friend, gay, smiling and fond
As in eur first YOUTH
"What do you see:" said he
Il see the phantom advance" said the
student; he lifts the veil its Francis
Villiers!-he approaches the table he
writes his signature."
care you afraid?'
A fearful moment of silence cnsued:
then the student replied, in an altered
voice:
a am mott"
With strange and frantic gestures the
merchant then sang:
:" And the phantom said 10 the mocking seer, |
come from the South;
Put thy hand on my hand-thy heart on nv
heart
Thy mouth on my mouth!''
What do you see?"
"He comes-he approaches he pur
sues me-he is stretching out his arms
he will have me! Help! Help! Save
mem
"Arc you afraid Now?" asked the mer
chant, in mocking voice.
A piercing cry, and then astifled groan,
was the only reply TO this terrible ques-
ton.
Help that rash youth" said the mer-
chant bitterly. IL have, think, won the
wager, but it is sufficient for me to have
given him lesson. Let him keep the
money, and be wiser for the future"
He walked rapidly away. We opened
the door of the summer house, and found
the student in commissions. A paper
81 gned with the name of " Francis Vii
liers" was on the table. AS soon as the
students senses were restored, he asked
where was the vile sorcerer
who had subjected him to such horrible
ordeal-he would kill him! He sought
him throughout the inn in vain; then,
with the speed of a mailman, he dashed |
off across the fields in pursuit of him
and we never saw either of them again. |
That, children, is my ghost story!
And how is it, uncle, that after that, |
you don't believe in ghosts?"
Because, my boy" replied my uncle,
neither the merchant. t.vlHl lH9r rnte tG1 1guineas,
SSeefi65nging Sefi5 'aing to me and the other travellers,
continued equally invisible. Those two
- carried them off, after having
acted farce, which ne. like mimi es he.
lieyed to be real"
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-06-22
French Strategy.

WHEN the French were in Mexico the
stage robberies in hevicinity of Monterey
became almost as frequent as they are get
ting to be between here and kingbury.
With the practical common sense 1or
which the French are distinguished when
they 90 about killing people, the French
General at Monterey devised plan that
worked like a charm. He picked out hall
= dozen of his smallest ZOuayes and
dressed them up as females, and put them
in the stage Each unprotected 1emale
had short breechlOading carblne con-
cealed under his pcttipants, and they COW
cred their demure faces by wells. VI
course, the robbers surrounded the STAGE
and the ladies, with an excess OF feminine
modesty, climbed out Of the vehicle anu
fell in line with the rest of the passengers,
when of a sudden an epidemic broke out
among those Mexican patriots, for each
lady. on an average, destroyed about
three of them, and the rest lost all TASTE
for female society and went away disgust
ed The ladies returned to town in hlgh
elee, but for long time the Mexican
bandits entertained such lofty venera'
ton for the gentler sex that an old bonnet
and shawl displayed conspicuousiy In
stage secured it immunity from ln'erfup'
tion.-San Antoni0 tT'eras) Herdtd.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-06-22

position from his master, he soon had his
whole body in. This was very disagreea-
bic to the miller, who complained of the
camel's conduct
" If you don't like it you can 60" an
swered the camel; "as for me, have got
possession and shall stay; you can't get
rid of me now"
Boys, this ugly camel represents the
evil habits and little sins which, if not
continually watched creep into your lives
unawares. The dram, the quid, the cigar,
get hold Of a boy or a young man, and
say to him, " You can't get rid of me. -
NOrnilG Star.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-06-22

The Turks in the province of Bosni,
are reported TO have raised the green t,ae
5 ana TO have proclaimed a holy wal
against Christians.
A REPORT prevailed in Berlin IN III
18TH that the German Minister at Wash
J ington had reported that some members
Oh the German Commission to the Pbila
delphla Exposition, had been guilty. Of
corrupt practices, and had requested their
immediate removal.
ACCORDING to Calcutta dispatch of the
| 18th, an alarming outbreak of cholera
had occurred at Gulwoda, a small village
on the Bombay & Baroda Railway. Ont
OF the 200 inhabitants, 100 had died dur.
ing three days.
IHE New Hampshire Democrats in tbe
olate Legislature have nominated Hon
u. Sinclair for United States Senator.
The committee appointed by the late
Cincinnati Convention to notify Gov
Hayes OF his nomination performed that
duty on the evening of the 18th. Mr..
McPherson, of Pennsylvania, on behalf
OF the committee, made formal verbal an.
pouncement of the action of the Conyen-
tlon Gov. Hayes briefly responded, nc.
cepung the nomination, and promising at
some future time to present his acceptance
in writing with his views of the platform
adopted by the Convention.
ACCORDING toa Constantinople telegram
of the 10Th the Ministers of the Sultan diff
fered on the question of creating a Ma
tlonal Assembly, and the promised Con-
stltution would be indefinitely postponed.
BRENT, the Louisville (Ky.) forger, was
discharged from custody, in London, on
the 18th, by the Court Of Queens Bench.
A coAL-GAs explosion occurred on board
the ship Atlanta, at Cardiff, Wales, on the
18th, which caused the death of six men,
and injured several others.
On the 10Th, Mr.. Blaine received letter
from Josiah Caldwell, dated at London,
J June Sth, authenticating the cablegram
received several days ago by the House
Judiciary Committee.
DI'tfoltD w llSON, SOllcllOr OIL the
Treasury Department, has rendered his
to take effect on the Isl of
July.
The White Elephant depot opposite
N. y, and 400 loaded cars.
propeller and two canal boats were burned
on the night of the 18th. Loss about
S ,0O0, ,00G
A PHILADELPHIA telegram of the 10Th
;aysa very dangerous counterfeit on the
ssue Of the First National Bank of North
tmpton, Mass, and an excellent imita-
ion, had made lis appearance there. :
A BATON ROUGE Ua.) dispatch of the
9th says disturbance had occurred at )
VT. Pleasant, near Fort Gibson, /
wo days previous. "The negroes, t
ollowing the example ofthe whites, organ =
led band of regulators and ordered a
Democratic negro to leave the place Re- d
using to leave, he was attacked by the
egulators and killed. The constable and b
rs. rs S but were driven off. Thee" Sheriff Of
'aton Rouge, with a posse, went to Mt h
Peasant, on the 18Th, and captured four
zen negroes, including the murderers. a
he Sherifi's posse making the arrests re- t
ort being fired upon by negroes. Two r
f them were wounded and two horses h
illed"
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-06-22
THE OLD FRIENDS.
WHERE are they scattered now,

WHERE are they scattered now,
The old, old friends:
One made her dwelling where the naples glow,
And mighty streams through solemn forests flow
But never, from that pine-crowned land of snow
message sends.
Some meet we oft amid
Lies common ways;
And then, perchance, word or smile declares
That warm hearts throb beneath their load
cares:
For love grows on, like wheat among the tares,
Till harvest days.
But some are fallen asleep:''
The words are sweet.
Oh, friends at rest beneath the blessed sod,
My feet still tread the weary road yc trod
Ere yet your loving souls went back to God!
When shall we meet:
Oh, Thou d.vinest Friend,
When shall il be
That may know them in their garments white:
And see them with new and clearer sight
Mine old familiar friends-made fair and bright,
Like unto Thee
-SNHdGy Magazine.