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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17

Our extra strong minded woman has
remarked that an cid bachelor is a man
who Through selfish motives, has re-
Trained from making some woman
wretched.-Fitnasy Folks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17
Mans Age.

Few men die of age Almost all die
Of disappointment, passion, mental or
bodily toll: or accident. The passions
kill men sometimes, even suddenly
The common expression choked with
passion, has little exaggeration in it; for
even though not SUDDENLY fatal, strong
passions shorten life. Strong
men often die young-weak men live
longer than the strong, for the strong
use their strength, and the weak have
none to use. The latter take care of
themselves, the former do not. As it is
with the body: 80 it is with the mind
and temper. The strong are apt to
break, or, like the candle, to run; the
weak to burn out. The inferior ami
mails, which live, temperate lives, have
generally their prescribed number of
years. The horse lives twenty five; the
OK fifteen or twenty; the lion about
twenty; the dog ten OR twelve: the rab-
bit eight; the guinea pig. six, or seven
years. These numbers all bear SINH
lar proportion 10 the time the animal
takes to grow its full size. But man, of
the animals, is one that seldom, lives
this average. He ought to live a hum
dred years, according to physical law,
for five times twenty are one hundred
but instead Of that, he scarcely reaches
on an average four times his growing
period; the cat six times; the rabbit
eight times the standard of measure
ment. The reason is obvious-man is
not only the moss irregular and the
most Incorporate, but the most labori-
Gus and hard-worked of all the animals.
He is also the most irritable of all ami
mails; and there is no reason to believe,
though We cannot tell what an animal
secretly feels, that, more than any 9TH
er animal, man cherishes wrath to keep
it warm, and consumes himself with the,
fire of his own secret reflection.
Punch: Robinson laftera long whist
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17

Two men joslle each other on the
street, exchange wordsand take to pun-
m cling each other Justify. Gentle
men, .gentlemen," cries third, rushing
TbetWeen~them, -a.:sWhy>4d do you pound
each other thus? Have you no wives at
homeE'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17

Punch: Robinson laftera long whist
bout at the cfub:) ~sIt's awfulfvIlate.
Brown What viii you say to your
wife? Brown lin a whisper) "Oh, 1
shant say much, you kknow- Coed
morning. dear, Or something of, that
sort. She'll say the rest''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17

/ Says the Faribault MINI. Democrat:
"Any decent-looking and respectable
man can get wife for the asking who
will stay by him; >, but nothing short Of
cash will secure a hired girl, and then
she is not liable to stay over two
weeks" 1iaaj g ta'F F+.v9 r
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-26

of one of the early hotels remains, the tot tering timbers full of suggestions for the more favored guests who now assemble at Rock EnOn. Near our generous caravan sary mineral wells, are within radius of a few feet, each enclosed by a rustic lattice and climbing vines, making pretty sylvan shrine for health and pleasure seekers. Above this fnuutaln-studded gorge a line of rocky c'iffs crops oua in singular for nation, hrya ing ID wild crrgs make the Overshad0wing north rangu. other and more distant heights guarding the far hori- Zou in beau.inl curtainmeDt of the cultiva- ted space; h. tween ten Elilcs from this hol- low il 'ws the Cacupon river, ana one morn ing when the very air seemed full of joy, party from our hostlery set off for pie nic beside thls invigorating Virginia stream. The main body or our forces were seated Tn the lOmV mountain stages, a select quar- tette, closing up the rarks in light vehicle known in the iocai vernacular as jump Seat gIg.' Alter ride which was sue cesson Of charming views, we allghten be- side ll,' C4cnpon and under the shade ot friem'ly shell-bark hickory which stands solitary in a meadow at the foot of vast precipiee of rock, down whose naked side desperate Yankee horseman is said to have escaped rebel pursuit. We discussed the abunGant stores of the commissary wagon. Capt. P whose house stands cios,. ty is tbe owner of a broad valley farm and thousands of timber covered acres in the adjacent mountains being the largest land holder in these par,s. Although never slave owner the Capt. has one of those who signed Virginia's ordinance of secession. A democrat of the old Jacksonian stripe, and a member Of the state Legislature he predicted West Virginia for Thurman by an unprecedented majority. This region abounds in charming romantic drives and many trips full of delight will be enjoyed by those who finger here into ihe raIe glo- rious days of carly autumn. M. R c.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-26
Trarcllrrs Guide.
HOUSATONIC RAILROAD

shortest, Quickest and Cheapest Route to North Adanhs, Albany, snr- atoyn. Rochester, Buffalo, Suspen- sion Bridge, Niagara Fnlis, Chicago and the West.
 Through Tickets sold md Rnggoge Checked West at slnion Depot, CsAn- aan. Also for PhtlNdeIPhtR, Hntti- more mud Washington. Purchase Tickets vin HOusatOnic Line.
 SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
 Commencing July l, 1878.
 TRAINS LEAVE BRIDGEPORT. VIZ: 5ONa m Freight Traiu G,assenger accommo-
 dationsN for RaI rtngton, Monday, We'd
 nesday and Friday Leave Caraan 3.1b D. n.
 10 i0 a.n. Passenger train for Pius6e'd, arriving
 2.25p m. fWlth Through ear leaving
 New York at SOS a. m) Leave New Haven at 9.33 m. with through car
 from B'port for Albany arriving 2.5O. p.m
 connecting at Albany with BIO D. m
 popular Chicago and St, Louis express arriving in Chicago at SOO the next m Leaves Cana4n at lSNOp m Asbn m, passenpar rraln for Pittsfeld. arr'v- inc at qCs n m tWith Through car leaving New York at 300 p. m). Leave New Haven, 5 45 D. m. Connecting at SInre Limo tor ,Harv and the West. ar- irving at Albany l010 D. m. Leav ,s Canaan at ".9l D, m. FROM FALLS VILLAGE. 53Oa m Special Pssseuger Train tor Pittshelc arriving at 7.17a 8. m, Albany 9.2O a.m' Leave Canaan at A Il. m
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-26
kS & sslsa CONN, WESTERN IRA ILROAD


 Commencing Anglia, 1878
 C4OING WEST. TRAINS LEAVE LYMAN. l2 40 A. M.--ConnectIng al Millerton tol Tough keepsle. "A lbany and the West direct, aud for Fishkll,
 rcsves Salisbury l.UO S I.akcvile, 105 P. NJ. 4 8O r. M.-Connectng from Ptttsheld Al Mil lcrton for New l ork, arriving at S5H p. m. Saaves Salisbury al a.h5 Lahevlnc 6.Oo Al. RJ5 7 M ,unuecI Ing froin titls.ieiu. nt Mil lcrtoI with rAIIsth I"t Alo"hy and the f.caves s,iisbrry 7.O3 & Lakeyille TOT PM GuING EAs?. TRAINS Lr.A | CANAAN, ,.1O A J Leaves Miliertoh G.ta m.
 La, .yille 6 3b Salisbury, o,h', g. 34 A. .t.--Uonneci ing al Ni @L. s"l hridGC. port Al Si'nSL ury tor New J'"ven, ariN- inp al l.;6 D. saving lu mlc~ ulelALce eyer a,.y uInrI ,outV, toI cs theid. North. ampton, Williamsburg and Holyoke. At Hartford with Express Tor Springfield, aad uusnn, arriving In BOsIon at 20 b. n, fol Nunmahlic New Iounun FroviuenCe. New York A BostuL. Leayea Millerton s,s9 A m, lakeNille. S.05 s alisburY, 9.I l,A. Al. e. Au, A. Winsled tor WsrGrhnr ard Bridgeport. At Simsbury for few EA~en, M esThed. hol. yokc and Ne-tt aInpto, Al hartford ;ol Bristol. WilliTcat1c, New London. New York, Bost@n anu aaybroo&. via z. V. k.b Ceap es dilerton 2.15 p. m., Lakeville 23l. LeA ves Sans bury, S.3b J. M ,,,, S.IS P. M..-Leaves Niuerton T;So p m iskev1Ie 74S Salisbury, T,63 I. N, for Wlnsied. pa.scngcrr ave New York at 3b0 p. m., connect with this lralh. - 544 c. hi. kOnIsHy AnOA'htuks ohtSt tl iehYe Allllulton at 0:IU, e' Nurectlng at Canaan with huusatonic tram north, At Plne Meadow Tor New haven, STrlvlng al S2O q. Ill aud for New York. Al FlmsDury TOT W estEeid Anu Northampton, ana arrlVlhg iD Hartford at S.40
 For time at Way stations and connections zee p'' LNo. E.. JONES. Sup'f.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-26
M AR REED.

At Southfeld, Sept. 23d, at the residence of O. A. Gibson, by Rev. s. R. Free, John Beech CT, of California, to Cora Gibson, of South field.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-26
LEAVE PITTSFIELD. VIZ:

800 a. m Passenger t-asr for Bridgeport, arrlN
 ing at 12.3O p.m,, with through car for New
 York, arriving at U7 D. m.; at New BaVen
 at lU D. m. Leave Albany at 6. 40 a. m.
 with through car for Bridgeport. Leaves Canaan at 9.54 a. ID. 25, D. m.. Passenger train for Bridgeport arrlY
 ing at 545, p. m. with Through car Tor
 New York, arriving at 45 D. m at New
 Haven at T.30 D. m. Leave Albany at lo.Vo
 a. Leaves Canaan at 800 p. m. 2OO D. m. Ml'k Tram for Bridgeport, arr1v-
 jug al S.3O p. m; New ! ok 10 29p. m. New
 Haven II .52 r. m. L,eoyes Canaan at 3.52 D. ID. K 11 n. m Passenger Train for Falls Village. ar
 irving at 7.0Op m. Leave albany at 3 O5
 D. m. Leaves Capaan at 40 D. m. sunday Milk Train leaves Pittefeld at 23t p. m.
 for Bridgeport, arriving at S.5u p. m; New
 York II 50 D. m. .;New Haven II 62p. m. Leaves CapsaD al 430 D. m. e&-AlI trains connect nt Canaan with GOuM Western k<. fS.. nI f1rOOk- I,esSt JUMcLiOn IO nud from nsAnDurys with ShepiAuS Hs R. HID. AVERILL, N M. BROWN, General Ticket A. ent. Super'n endent. Rri,oenorl conn July l. 1878 Sau
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-26
ROR H.

In this place, Sept. 24th, son to Rev. E. H.>W. Barden.
 At Salisbury, Sept. 21st, son to T. S. Rus sell.
 At West Hartford, Sept. 14th, a son to MT, and Mrs. John A. Decker. At irondale. N. Y. Sept. 18th, son to Wm. G. and Emma R. Denny.
 At Winsted Aug. 18th, son to .Volney and Emma Merwin, formerly of Sharon.
 At Southield, Sept. 23d, daughter to G. ". Gibson.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-26
A ek the recovered

The Cheapest, PureSt amd Hest Fanlu
 lily Medicine in thc world! For DYSPEPSIA, CONSTIPATION, Jaundice Bilious ettacks, SICK IEADACRE, Collie. De- pression of Spirits, SOUR STOMACH. Heart Burn. &c., &c.
 This unrivalled Southern Remedy ia ranted not to contain single particle of Mercury, or any injurious mineral substance, but is
 PURELY VEesETA BILE. containing those Southern Roots and Herhs which an all-wise Providence has placed in coun tries Nhere Liver Diseases most prevail, It will cure Ril Diseases caused by De- rslDgement of the k,iver and ASO Xvcls. The SYMPTOMS of Liver Complaint bl1: ter or bad taste in the mouth Pain in the Back Sides or Joints, often mistaken fo, Rheumat i, m . sour stomach Loss Of Appetite; Bowels ai- ternately costive and lax; Headache Loss u memory, with painful sensation of having fa led to do something which ought to have been done : Debility, Low Spirits. thick yellow '. peaiAnce os the skin and Eyes, dry Cough often mistaken for Consumption.
 Sometimes many of these symptoms attend the disease, at others very few but the Liver the lar gest organ in the body is generally the Of the disease and if not Regulated Tn time great suffer- ing. wretchedness and Death will ensue.
 l Can recommend az an etficaclous remedy fT Simmons Liver Regulator. Lewis c. Wut'n, 1895 Master Street. Assistant Post Master, Phil. adephia.
 "We have tested Its vi i~tues, personally, and ping Headache it is the best medicine the world ever saw. We have tried forty other medicines before Simmons Liver R rgulator but none ai them gave Hs more than te nporary relief; but the Regulator not only relieved, but cured us.-ED, TELEGRAPH AND NEssENaER, Macon, Ga,
 MANUFACTURED ONLY
 J. HI. ZEILIN & CO.,,
 PHILADELPHIA. Price. $1.O0 Sold by all Druggists.
 J. L. Camp Agent for CaMann.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-26
Card.

fnJbehalf of myself and family, I desire to re- turn my sincere thanks for the aid furnished me by the employees of the H. R. R. repair shops. The money was of course gratefully received, but what value more, is the friend ly spirit ci.played by my shop-mates and others. during lny late severe illness. It is with ii..art full of gratitude, that 1 offer this poor, but sincere acknowledgement of their kindness. LEE A. FRENCH.
 Falls Village, Ct. Sept. 24th 187S
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-26
An Umden1abIe Truth.

You deserve to suffer if you lead miser- able. u; satisfactory life in this beautiful world. it is entirely your own fault and there is only one excuse for you,--your un- reasonable prejudice and skepticism. which has killed thuusands. Personal knowledge and common sense reasoning will soon show you that Greens August Flower will cure you of Liver Complaint or Dyspepsia. with all it's miserable effects, such as sick headache, palpitation o: the heart, sour stomach. habi'ual costiveness, dizziness of the head, nervous prostration, low spirits &c. Its sales now reach every town on the Western Continent and not a druggist but will tell you of it's wonderful cures. You can buy sample bottle for 10 cents. Three doses will relieve you.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-26
DE EGN.

At Mill River, Sept. 21st, Patrick, youngest son of Patrick Hennessey, aged 16 months.
 At Sharon Valley. s pt. 19th Mrs. Maria BeeDe, widow of the late David Beebe, in the 82d year of her age.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-26
NAUGATUCR RAILROAD.

Commencing June Bro. 1878. Trains of Conn. Western R. R. leaving Canaan at 5.44 q. m. (MohdaysJ, 934 a. m. and 800 D. m., coDnect aC Wiusted with Naugatuck R k. trains as tullows 5.44 ;.. m. with the 00 a. m. train for New York Cfhrough car) New Haven, Crhrough carl Waterbury and Bridgeport. 9.34 a. m, with 1.05 p. m. train for New Haven CHhrough car) New York and Bridge port. 300 p m with 410 p. m train for New Haven, Bridgeport and New York.
 GEO, w. BEACH,
 Superintendent. Bridgeport. June z. 1878.
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-26
Cheapest Route to New YOrI
 sTEAMEH RsIRsTnGEpoRT sIs

capt. ChsAs. Weeks, win leave bridgeport every night, lsaturd day ex cepted) from Steamboat Dock, at II o'clock, al living in New York about o'clock next morn ing
 Returning, will leave New York every morning Sunday excepted) from Pier 35, hasl River, foot >f Catharine street at 1l.30.
 Ffeights received way billed through to all stations on the Ho onc railroad al very low atus. Tickets can he lchased through to New York less than by all railroad, and baggage check ed through from all trains.
 r. B. The evening Milk train on the Housatop. 1c ra road connects with the Steamer Bridgeport. 49ti JOHN R. HTkBEII Snp't
Connecticut western news., 1878-09-26
PhOVIDENCE &

ELStaiL.F,,l K. K.
 CommenciGe June IS 1877. T rains of Conn We ttiG-i <. errivinQ at Hart: ford as follows; At tS-45 A, M., from Wi1stsd, conr ects for Provi
 donC1 61d boston. At 1.f7 P. M, from Millerton, connects for Provi
 denCe, Boston, Norwich. New Lon- don and Palmer. At $50 P A., from MillerLon and Poughkeepsie
 connects for Norwich, New London
 New Britain and Bristol.
 TRAINS LEAVING. New london at 300, Norwich at 5.30 A. N. Ar rive at Hartford to connect with A Nj. train tor Minsted, Canaan, Mil lerton and Poughkeepsie 'Erain leaving Providence at AM, connects by l. M. rain for Mlllerton &c. 4s J. Y. MoMANUS Sup't
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-27
THouse Bill No. 325. l
CHAPTER CXVI.

CHAPTER CXVI.
 An Act relating to the Increase of Capital
 Stock by Railroad Companies Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep
 resentatives in General Assembly convened :: Section 1. Whenever any railroad company shall desire to increase it's capital stock it shall make application to the railroad commissioners in writing, setting forth the amount to which, and the purpose forwhich it is desired to make such increase. Whereupon the commissioners shall fix time and place for hearing such ap- plication, and require such notice thereof to be given as they shall deem reasonable
 Sec. 3. The commissioners shall make af7nd- ing of all the essential facts presented to them in regard to such proposed increase of capital stock, and report the same to the next session of the general assembly, with recommends tion whether such increase should be allowed or not, and, if allowed, the manner in which and terms upon which such stock should be issued.
 Sec. 3. No railroad company shall increase it's capital stock except by special authority of the general assembly, nor shall such authority be given except upon the recommendation of the railroad commissioners as herein provided
 Sec. 4. It shall not be necessary for the pro- visions of this act to be accepted by any rail- road company before the same shall become operative, as an amendment to the charter of such company.
 Sec. 5. All acts and partsof acts inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
 Approved March go, 1878
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-27
Centaur L[N[MENTS.

More than 100000 bottles of the now celebrated sert without fear of contradiction that man, child will say that they did not perform according to the advertisement. We do not pretend that the Centaur Liniments will mend broken leg or pre- form impossibilities, but do say and mean that these Liniments will come nearer working miracles than any thing ever before discovered. We have thousands of certificates showing how remarkable cures of obstinate of Rheumatism, Neuralgia. Sciatica Caked Breasts Poisonous Bites, Scads. and Burns, Swelled Legs and Stiff Jonts &c have been effected by it. The certificates all read way, and the sale is constantly increasing. We will send these certificates 0ratis. Some of them may be found around each bottle of Lniment The Liniments are quick, they reliable; they safe and they ar" cheap. Among the ingredients used Witch Hazel, Carboc, Naphtha, Rock Oil. Mentha and Arnica. There is no hesh bone or uscle aiment which they will not relieve and benefit. The White Centaur Linimeut is for the human frame, while the Yellow Liniment is adapted to the tough muscles and flores of horses and animals. For Stiff Joints, Lameness, Spavin. Ring-b bone Sweney, Calls, Pill evil. etc., the Yellow Centahr Liniment is worth its weight in gold to every farmer, livery man, team stcr and owner of animals single bottle has put disabled horse in the harness, and few bottles have rendered useless spavined horse worth two hnn- dred dollars. There is mistake about these Lin- ments. These simply wonderful, ,and they nat uray finding their way into the uttermost parts of the earth, No family should be without them. They are handy well certain.
 J.. ROSE CO.,. 46 DEY ST. NEW YORK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-27
approved March 27, 1878.
THouse Bill No. 86.l
CHAPTER CXXIV.


 An Act in amendment of an act concerning
 Education.
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep resentatives in General Assembly convened |: That section twenty three, chapter five, title eleven of the general statutes be and the same is hereby amended by inserting between the word 'shalp' and the word ''fix, :" in the fifth line of said section, the words ''after confer ring with the school visitors of the town or towns in which such district is located" The section, when thus amended, will be as follows ''The vote of two-thirds of those present and voting at meeting of the district shall be nec- essary to fix or change the site of school house but if such two-thirds vete cannot be obtained in favor of any site, the school visit ors of any town adjoining the town, or either of the towns in which such district is, on appli- cation of the district, shall, after conferring with the school visitors of the town or towns in which such district is located, fix the site and make return to the clerk of the town in which such site is to be.
 Approved March 27, 1878.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-27
Approved March 27th, 1878.
THouse Bill No. IA.

CHAPTER CXXIu.
 An Act in addition to and in alteration of an
 act concerning Education,
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep
 resentatives in General Assembly convened !:
 That section four, chapter three, title eleven (and page one hundred and thirty) of the re- vised statutes of 1875 is hereby amended by erasing in the seventh and eighth lines of said section the following words, Gin the manner prescribed in this title forthe election of school visitors, and inserting in lieu thereof the fol- lowing words, 'who shall be chosen by ballot one-third to be chosen each year to serve for three years, and until others are elected in their places. That number of persons suffi- cient to fill the board, who have the highest number of votes shall be elected So that the section shall read as follows, to wit: Section Four. School societies heretofore organized under the act of 1855, entitled an act in addi- tion to and in alteration of an act concerning education, which are not co-extensive with the towns in which they are situated shall become school districts of sad towns, with all the powers and duties of school districts, as speci- fled in this title; except that each shall annu- ally choose on the third Monday of September instead of district committee, board of ed ucation consisting of six or nine persons, who shall be chosen by ballot, one third to be chos- en each year, to serve for three years and until others are elected in their places. That num- Der of persons sufficient to fill the board, who have the highest number of votes shall be elected. Which board shall have all the pow CTS, &c."
 Approved March 27, 1878.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-27
[Senate Bill No. Al
CHAPTER CXXV.

An act relating to School District Taxes Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep
 resentatives in General Assembly convened {:
 Section 1. That the first section of chapter three, title twelve, of the general statutes, re- vision of 1875, be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
 Sec. 3. All taxes imposed by any school dis trict shall be laid on the real estate situated therein, and the ratable personal estate and polls of those persons who belonged to said district at the time of laying such tax, which dollars each, and upon any manufacturing or mechanical business subject to taxation, which is located or carried on in said district, not in cluding therein the value of an any real estate situated out of the district, and neither the bus mess so taxed, nor any real estate in said dis trict, shall be taxed in any ether district.
 Approved, March 27. 1878.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-27
GHeuse Bill No. 68. 1


 An Act amending Section 1, Chapter II, Title 8 of the Revised Statutes relating to Industrial School for Girls,
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives in General Assembly convened {: That section one, chapter tive, title eight of the revised statutes. relating te the Connecticut industrial school for girls be, and the same is hereby altered and amended by striking out in the fifteenth and sixteenth lines of said sec- ton, the words custody of such scheel until she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years ? and inserting in lieu thereof the words, 'sto the guardianship and control of such school until she shall arrive at the age of twenty-one years"
 And also by addingat the end of said section the words following ''But this act shall not be construed so as te deprive any girl of twelve years of age and upwards from the privilege of choosing her own guardian with the approv- al of the court of probate as now provided by law"
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-27

Herman Schuster, of St. Louis, awoke the other morning to find himself dead That is to say, the newspapers said he was dead and that his body was at that moment at the morgue. MT. Schuster went to theplace men, toned, and there, sure enough, found himself laid out on a slab, dead as anybody could wish to be- The forehead of the corpse was exactly like his own. The meustache likewise. The body wouldn't vary in weightfi five pounds from the weight of his own. The clothes of the in- animate person were as much his own as if he had worn them himself ''Vet ish de gelor of his eyes ?" asked Herman of Dr. limbaugh. The doctor turned up the cerpse's eyelids and found that the eyes were blue. Dot ish pet ter" said Herman with long sigh of relief. 'sDot is not mine pody. Dose is blue and mine is black. Got in Himmel! vot narrow es- cape.