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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1879-01-10

reason OF his being disguised as girl That
day He had been stopping up at G,
town ten miles beyond D., and was
owing bills there. Being out of money. he
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1879-01-10

IiUuie Tor "fouoy anu WIN very IIInrteu
personal wants, he frequently came into
possession, by the sale of trees, of more
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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1879-01-10

ment was first TO scar it with a red hot iron
and then cure it as a burn This fortitpdo
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24

the possession of Calvin, appeals to Comstock, who examines Galvin's ticket, and finding it
 scratched and defaced and dirty, concludes
 that the original number (which he claims
 was 3s, Galvin's name being opposite ss on
 the list) had been erased and No. fl forged on the ticket. Calvin refused to surrender the machine, and Funk brought suit to recov- CT possession, having first obtained from Con-
 stock 6i1 of sale of the machine. The case
 was tried before Justice Roberts last Satur- day. The tickets and other documents were
 brought into court, and as no trial is complete
 without microscopic examination, Calvin S
 ticket was subjected to searching scrutiny un- der glass-not for blood corpuscles, or arse
 nic crystals, but to ascertain whether the tick
 ct had been ''scratched," Calvin having "inde-
 pendent" proclivities) )-and it was apparent that the ticket had seen "hard times," al-
 though Calvin accounted for it's demoralized
 condition in the fact that his children had had it to play with. Decision was reserved until
 Saturday, January 8. DEAR NEWS: The following verses chanced to see in a number of Ihe New Yorker, published by HI. Greeley & Co.,,
 March IA, l84o, and thinking itmight be of
 interest for your many readers to know that
 even at that date the grandeur of the Salisbury
 mountain was recognized, and that the witch
 cry of the scenery of the lakes was then, as
 now, told in song, an bold to send them.
 The editor-Horace Greeley-says that, mot
 having seen the names written nothing can
 be said of the orthography." 'They are be-
 lieved to belong to the Mohegan dialect" I
 presume that the ''Zaconnecl" of the verses is the modern Taconic. Am rightH H. Guilford Centre, N. r., Dec. l2, 1879. sfTHE TWIN LAKES OF sAL1sBURY." Love ye Nature, in forms as harmonious as free Where bright waters are purpling,
 Its green islet encircIng, Hie ye then to the banks of the calm Washinee. Love ye scenes which some loftier emotion may bring2 Go where waters are coursing,
 Their wild waves enforcing, On the rocks which encompass the bold Wash inning.
 Love ye heights where but space the rapt vis- ien may bound2 Ye may gaze on forever, Over mount, lake, and river,
 From the peaks with which proud old Zacon- nook is crowned.
 Love ye not the rude scramble OCT precipice l. highp
 A landscape as charming, Your whole spirit warming,
 And filling your soul, will Mount Ovid supply.
 Do the clouds hang curtain in envy around ? Pray heed not the crosses, But gather green mosses,
 And in fancy complete may the picture be found.
 Love ye Nature in forms, wild, or soft, or ob- scure2
 Then to Salisbury hie, And when there will the eye
 Find some vision the heart in it's thrall to se- cure. COLUMBIA.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24

,lace. Large churches will be illuminated
 md decorated by dainty hands, and through.
 'ut the entire country churches and chapel
 VIII blossom in living green, and children il
 sabbath schools will fill them with songs ano
 music, their fairy forms arrrayed in thel brightest apparel Friends will greet eacl-
 lther warmly oJer a Christmas dinner, ant the avocation of 'tLttle Johnny Warner" vii. be followed industriously The aged will re call "the good old times" the Christmas back
 og in the old e-place, the stockings hum
 ID on each5 side or suspended from the
 mantle piece when many youngste
 Nho, watchful for Santa Claus
 md like Adam and Eve, paid for his curiosity
 iearly, with knowledge that could not benefit llm and the good father and mother long
 lead, and the brothers and sisters win all
 come back in the memory, and the thousan6 sweet dreams and loves of youth will bt
 dreamed over again.. The home is blessed where the gray heads of grand mother and father are still seen. There will be grieving mothers upon Christmas, missing their dar- lngs from the happy throngs, and watching and listening in vain for the loved tones for ever hushed; none but Jesus can comfort such mourners. The homes of the wealthy Will glow in luxury and beauty, fairy forms Will dance around glittering trees loaded with costly gifts, and even the honest laborer will nave his Christmas feast. The avocation o the poor will be laid aside for one day at least, but there will be poor little feet upon the cold street and hungry, longing eyes peer ing in at the happy scenes, and miserable homes unreached by Christian charity Will Christ remember r-them?' All this joy, beauty and happiness are the results of the Christian religion born with the babe of Bethlehem. No splender, wealth or beauty should be cher lshed or defended like it. Treasure this day Of days; wind it with evergreens array it in rejoicing love, and charity, and we wish that every heart in the entire land might thrill to- morrow, to Merry Christmas. CAP.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24

Day, by six small boys was spoken in a, sprlghtly manner, also, Blessed are tn, Peacemakers, by the same number of girls each girl dressed in white with blue sashes the1r names in gilt. The dialogue, Mean i> no word for it," by Misses Ada Vosbnrg Katie Finnigan, Katie Begley, and Hattie En slgn; the latter did exceeding well as Brid get. The base ball piece, "Does it pay" was very commendable; the boys were wounded ln sad condition. The tableau Flower o the family" represented as the curtain was draWnl colored girl busily engaged making bread in large pan on flour barrel, singing southern song; of sudden she took hel pan, started to leave the stage; at the same time the barrel fell. There indeed was the flower, little girl dressed in white. The characters were well taken by Miss Katie stone as colored, Rosa Lowe as the flower
 Ine shop girls victory" was very nicely spoken and acted by Miss Kinnie Ensign, Ada Vosburg, Hattie Ensign, and Thomas Bigfey klnne the mother, Thomas the son. Hattie ms wife (and shop girD, Ada visitor This was followed by an Acting charade, Check mate. The characters were Joseph Sanford, Katie Lowe, as MT, and Mrs. Heath, James Clay, Katie Stone, suitors the latter being a ward of MT. Heath, Frank Caul, Maggie Fin nlgan as children, that follow the older couple 6y getting under table and hear the story Every part was greeted with well deserved applause. The Misses Ensign played very fine duett on the piano, and were loudly en- cored. The exercises came to close by a chorus, Good Night" sung by the whole school, The orchestra added very much to the enjoyment of the evening. The enter tainment was decidedly a success, and re fleets great credit upon the teacher and school We earnestly hope the time not far distant when we may be called together on like oc- casion. OBSERVER.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24
FULL LINES
DRESS GOODS; ::

in all the desirable styles, shades and coiors.r< Black Silks, Bfack and Co'ored Cashmeres, Mumma Cloths, .Brocades, Poplins, HandA some Plaids. for children etc, Velvet and Satins for Trimmings, Fringes, Buttons, etc., Ladies' Cloaks of the 1ateststyles, ,Shawls- Long and Square French Br8che, Black Cashmere in both long a square, also a large assortment of Wool dO., Ladies' Misses and Children's Skirts, Hosiery, Gloves and Underwear of every descrip-. tion at low prices Cents, ladies' and Children's Fancy H'dk'fs ih Great Variety, for the Holiday trade, Woolen Goods for. Ladies' ClOaks in desirable coIorS, Flan- nels, Blankets, Rugs, etc.
 Housekeeping Goods, Table Linens, Towels, Crashes, KerseyS, Napkins, etc. Prints; Ginghams, Cotton Flannel, Bro and Bleach-. ed Goods, in all widths and qual-:: ities, in all the known makes in the market. Carpets Oil Cloths, Bedding, Feathers, Mattrasses, Spring Beds, Furniture, etc.
 Horse Blankets. Carriage de. Wolf and Buffalo Robes, lined and unlined, etc, together with a general assortment of Choice Family Groceries - in fact our stock is unusually large.
 We do not quote prices as we prefer to do that at our own coun- ter. .-~ E. HOLLISTER.
 Ct. Harrington, Dee. 15,ls 4w26 s'
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24
CANAAN. CONN.
 WEDNESDAY,, DEC. 24, 1870
The Watch on Christmas Eve.

Close by the chimney, on Christmas eve,
 Are huddled two tiny forms; The rafters creak and the windows shriek,
 And the night is wild with storms. 'Tis lonely watch, for the spectre doubt
 Has entered 8 childish breast, And faith tonight must be lost in sight,
 And the spirit laid at rest. ':Ars you sure he'll comep" says 8 tiny voice, O, say you are certain quitel Oh, what could we do if it shouldn't be true, And nobody came to-night!" But the sweeter tones of 8 childish trust, Break in on the others doubt; 70, never you fear, you'll see him here
 When the midnight bells ring out" "Perhaps they have told us story, though, Ton see we're such little boys; should feel 50 bad, if I thought they had, That I'd hate the Christmas toys. Do you think he'll care for the wind and rain They say he's getting old With that heavy pack on his poor hump-back, And the night is SO very coldl" "I tell you the reindeer brings him here,
 And the load of toys is light; His coat is warm, and he laughs st storm; Iknow he'll come tonight. There never can be doubt, say, 70, never . cause to fear; Our watch we'll keep while the others sleep, And we're sure to see him here." But the minutes drag, and the small heads
 droop, = When soft through the parlor door Two shadows creep, while the bright eyes sleep, 2 For the bold night-watch is OCT. They cram the stockings with loads of toys, And then, with stealthy tread, They lift each form in it's night-gown warm
 And put the watchers to bed.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24

subscription Accountable date on the 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 5JulsO. indicates that Mr. Smith has paid for his paper to July B. 1880 It IS hoped that subscribers will see on their papers, Is always correct and when they pay for renewal of their subscription, will ob- serve whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit and in the event of an error to in form us for correction at once. No claims for er- TOTS In these accounts will hereafter be considered after the payment is claimed to have been made, as the regular receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24

From Oliver Ditson Go. comes a charming musical gift in the way of half dozen pieces. An elegant portrait of Mrs. Langtry, the Beauty of England" adorns the first, which is Polka composed by Carl Faust Equally good are "Heart Memories, by Jungmann; and for beginners, Himan's Spring Flower Waltz." Many will like the sportive song. My Love she is Kitten," and Giro Pinsuti's stSafs Home at Last" and Arthur sullivan's 0I would I were King fair maid,' have classical beauty. With them comes an extra good number of Ditson Co.'S. Weekly Mu- sical Record, good reading and fine piano pisos.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24
Making,


 It would thus appear that property to the amount of $500 had disappeared from the tax lists and escaped taxation. Is that right?
 Now suppose that the farm instead of being situated in Kent is situated in Illinois. A is still worth his 5000, and why shouldn't he still pay taxes on it in this State.
 The difference between the cases supposed may more clearly appear from brief state ment as follows:
 l. A father living in Connecticut e.will follow the Enquirer's designation of the par tiesl sells his farm in Illinois to his son for $1OOO, taking back bond and mortgage to secure the purchase money. In this case, as the Enquirer says, there is no new property created. The bond and mortgage simply rep resent the farm. That is the only taxable property involved in the transaction, and as that is real estate it is property taxable in H. linois % There is nothing taxable in Connect icut and the taxation of such "Western bonds" in this State would be manifestly unjust.
 2 A father living in Connecticut has son in Illinois who owns farm there worth 5000. The son wishes to borrow 5000 and the fath- CT lends it to him, taking mortgage on the farm as security. In this case the bond and mortgage represent something besides the farm, to wit: the money loaned. The taxable property involved in this transaction is the farm end the money loaned besides, making $20OO. The real estate of course is taxable in Illinois. The personal property, to wit: the 5000 of the father, is property taxable where the father resides. The taxation of such "Western bonds" in this State would be manifestly just.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24

THE Directors of the National Iron Bank 1 have this day declared a dividend of Four (4) per cent on the Capital Stock, ont of the net earnings of the last six months, payable on and after the 2l day of January next. The Transfer Books will be closed from this date to the 14th day of January next.
 A. c. RANDALL, Cashier. Falls Village, Dec. 22, 1879. 3w26
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24

David Mesenthaler of Kansas was killed recently by a meteor or aerolite. He was driving cattle when the meteor descended ob- iquely through tall maple. It struck Mei- senthaler near the shoulder, passing through his body obliquely and burying itself two feet in the earth. The meteor is composed of iron pyrites, round and rough, and about the size of common bucket.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24
National Iron Bank.

THE annual meeting of the Stockholders of Il this Bank will be holden at the Banking house in Falls Village on Tuesday, the 18th day of January, 1880. for the choice of Dh ect- ors and for the trahsaction of any other busi- ness proper to come before said meeting.
 A. O. RANDALL, Cashier. Falls Village, Dec. 8. 1879. 3w24
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24
HOUsATONIC RAILROAD COMPANY, ]
 TREAsURER's OFFICE, RRIDGEpoRT Conn.,, Dec. 17, 1879. !
BK1DGEPoRT, IOI1H', DeO' DIVIDEND NO. 49.

The Directors have this day declared quar- on the preferred Stock of this Company, pay able on the 18th cay of January, 1880, at the Treasurer's Office ill Bridgeport. Conn.
 The transfer books will be closed from the 5th to the 18th proximo, both days inclusive.
 4w26 CHARLES K. AVERILL, Treasurer.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24
LOCAL NEWS.

*%* We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrence of interest which may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24
For Sale.

R ESIDENCE of the late Albert Cook. situ. AI sted in the village of Lakeville, contain ng half acre of Land. Plessant House with Z rooms and basement: Good barn and pien- y of fruit. Will be sold very low.
 =: MRS.' MAR TIA COOK.
 Lakeville, Dec. IA, 1879. 96tf
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24
CORRESPONDENTS.

A@ CORRESPONDENTS are requested to send in their communications so as to reach us on Monday of each week. as we cannot insure the insertion of any correspondence received after that time.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24
R e R N a
DIE U.

At Canaan Valley, Dec l5, twins to Miles and
 Sarah Rockwell. [Corrected]
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24
Connecticut western News.

UOMMoet1CWI W0OT913 W0V88o
 Extra Copies of the NRws can be obtainedat Graham's Drug Store. Salisbury Cornell 6 Hoyt's store, Iakeville Fred. c. Brown, Falls Village Humphrey sDru9 Store Canaan PostOmce, WestCoEnwaN. Ths" Emporium" West Winsted. ", A. Roberts, East Canaan D. L. Pratt, SoutARsld and Mill River Welch db Johnson, Norfolk
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24

At his residence in this town, (Rood-st.),
 Dec 17, Harvey W. Barnes aged 50 years
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24
Taxation 0f!DObts.

The recent decision of the United States Supreme Court, holding that moneys loaned on Western lands are taxable in the State where the creditor resides, is exciting consid- erable discussion, and as the question will doubtless soon come before the Legislature, such discussion would seem very proper. It is thought by many that such taxation is un- just because it amounts to double taxation. The Litchfeld Enquirer seems to take this view and discusses the question in it's usual candid and able manner. In an interesting article last week it illustrates it's position as follows:
 A father living in Kent, deeds his farm, worth 5000, to his son, and takes note se- cured by mortgage for the purchase price. Here certainly is no creation of new property, and consequently there should be no new tax ation-a fact which is acknowledged by our existing statutes which provide against double taxation by allowing the debtor to swear of the tax on the land which he only nominally owns, upon the creditor who is the real owner.
 It is then supposed that the father lives in New Milford-another town, and next that the farm is situated over in York State These illustrations are very simple and plain, but it seems to us that they are not exactly anala- gous and are calculated to mislead. Let us suppose another case and see if we can't get little nearer vast majority of the cases in regard to Western loans. A, living in Corn. wall OWES 5000 in gold. B, of Kent, owns a farm there worth 5000. c, living in New Milford, is worth $500, which he has loaned to B, and taken his note. This is all the tax. able property these men are worth. It is act ual property and stands on the tax lists as fol- lows:
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24

Making, ng,.................. $2,5O0.o0 The next year B borrows of A $500 of As 5000 and secures it by mortgage on his farm. He then takes up his note to c, with it andshas the mortgage deducted from his list The tax lists then would show the fol- lowing amounts:
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24
H. BU INDY,
DIVIDEND.

LalSeville, Dec 22, 1879.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24

farmer, gave his views on home supplies of food. He said that the main question in re
 gard to food was, How to get 1t. His wife had suggested that they must buy it, raise it or go without it. He thought there were plenty of young men and women who would marry and settle down on Connecticut soil, if both didn't stop to think how much it would ultimately cost to pay each others board
 The difficulties of starting country home were not insurmountable, although prayer and fasting might sometime be necessary. Beef was much better farm motor than nitro glycerine, and he would have salt pork and beef in every cellar. Pitches of bacon should hang upon the walls, mutton become better known, and vegetables of all sorts be used. He said one reason why the farmers sons leave the homestead is because they are in- tellectually starved. He had found that his supplies, did not drain his farm of phosphates
 The recent "gift enterprise" at which B.
 F. Comstock's sewing machine was to be giv- en away to the person holding the lucky tick ct, has merged into an interesting lawsuit It appears that at the drawing, which took place at the Stevens House on the 9th inst, No. Al drew the machine, but as the holder of No. 4 was not present, and the name opposite No. Al on the subscription list had become erased by folding and carrying in the pocket, it was not known who held the ticket, although Comstock remarked that the number was ta- ken by one of the workman at Barnes lime quarry. The machine was left in MT. Riker's care, with instructions to give it to the holder of No. Al ticket if presented A couple of days after, John Calvin of East Canaan pre-. sented ticket with the requisite number, and carried of the machine. Now Peter Funk, laborer at the quarry, comes with ticket bearing No. fl, and finding the machine in
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07

o'clock for New Orleans, making ali
principal way landings.
Mr.. H. P. Ricketts, formerly local
Of the Avalanche, is now filling the
position of commercial and river
editor. We commend him to the
marine fraternity as a gentleman in
every way worthy Ofthe respect ofthe
marines, and judging from his past
career in journalistic matters, he is
bound TO become a iayorite in his new
field of labor.
The Osceola Belle, Captain ]. G.
Andrews, came in this morning with
N9 bales and % bags cotton and $500
sacks seed and sundries. She returns
this evening to Osceola, carrying the
mail and attending to all way bust
ness. Captain B. o. Michel is her
chief clerk, seconded by Mr.. Butler,
a clever young gentleman.
Mr.. Neil Booker, who has been on
the Hard Cash all summer, and has
done good work for the abseutees, is
discharging on the levee, but is open
fora berth on some frst-class steamer.
Neil is not only a good clerk but one
of the most popular boatmen that. runs
out Of Memphis. He would be a val
liable acquisition to any packet.
Captain Charley Russell. who is one
of the most popular Ohio river
steamboat commanders, came down
in charge of the Office of the Hattie
Rowland. Captain Charley is not
only a good commander but an eff
cient clerk, and by his department he
has made many friends in shipping
and travelling circles.
The great Lee Line packet Coaho-
ma, Captain Stacker Lee in command.
leaves this evening at six o'clock for
Friar's Point, carrying the mail and
attending promptly to all plantation
business. Captain Frank Banksmith,
a worthy gentleman, presides at the
desk and has associated with him in
the Office Platt Rhodes, who is a great
favorite in the bends.
The old reliable White river hard
money boat, the Hard Cash, Captain
Ed Postal, came in last night IRON st.
Louis with 7l05 packages of general
merchandise for this port, and has fol
White river two hundred tons oil
freight. She leaves tomorrow even
ing for White river, going through tC
Jacksonport. Her old favorite and
popular clerks. Messrs. Charley Posta'
and John c. Whyckoff, have charge o
the Office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-07
The louisiana Republicans.

As several contradictory statements
have been made as to the preferences
OF the Louisiana Republicans for
President as expressed in the action
OF their recent convention, it is well
to give the exact status, which has
been obtained from a member of the
convention. The selection of dele
gates was left practically in the hands
of a certain clique of Republican
leaders. These leaders will Of course
be able to control the delegation
when the time comes, to suit them
selves, and one of them informs your
correspondent that if it is not for
Grant it will only be because Grant
does not want it so.