Connecticut western news., 1880-04-28

after no mans dust
 Twelve new platform cars have been built by the H. R. R. Co.,, and have been sent out on tho road. A car was put together last week in an hour and three-quarters. They are 28 feet in length, feet inches wide, and the box 2 feet deep, and contain 430 cubic feet and their capacity is l5 tons. The frames are made of the best Georgia pine, and the trucks of white oak, and are all made with swing motion truck; Atwood safety nut on all the bolts, and the wheels and castings are all made in Lime Rock. The axles used here are the best in market, and are made at the Hurlburt Iron Works in Winsted. No second class material is used in these shops.
 Inmy communication last week to the NEWS, in speaking of the new locomotives made the assertion that ''they are said to be capable of hauling 50 cars," to which the editor of the Falls Village Item asks me for proof of another mans statement a request which is both unreasonable and inconsistent :; but for the ediication of MT. Item, I would say my information came from a gentleman who has been in the employ of the railroad Co for 25 years, and also from one of the oldest and most experienced engineers on the road, which is P. Bronson, gentleman whose word is as good as his bond, and from several other mechanics who are posted in such mat ters, whose names I withhold. Mir. c. R. Morris, formerly master mechanic of the H. R. R.. but now of the eastern division of the Wabash, St. Louis, and Pacific R. R., says that engines of the same size and power have drawn 75 loaded cars on that road. If this is not con aUsnciaag enough to suit the Item man, then let him go and interview the president and other officials of the road, to his entire 
 Rarely do the people of our village havelan opportunity ofattending so fine and excellent a dramatic entertainment as that given on the night of the 20th, at Citizens Hall by the dr0nsGtss persoaaGe in the play entitled "Our Best Society,"" Everything about the play was calculated to please even the most re- fined and cultured tastes. After the audience had become seated. Fuckers orchestra favor ed them with a March and Waltz, and at the conclusion of which the curtain rose, and 'fMr. and Mrs. Potiphar" represented by A. P Chapman and Mrs. G. W. Hall, who have a short colloquy, in which are vvidly portray ed the scenes in a wealthy and fashionable couples life. Then enters Rev. Cream G., Q. H. Belden,) who was enjoying the greatest prosperity, and pictures out in glowing colors the sensation they will create as they appear with plumes, etc. flying as they drlve down Water street. Miss Stella Millspaugh acted the part as daughter to the Potiphars, and while having an interview, the Servant, " Albert Sheppard appears and announces a gentleman at the door who wishes position as footman. Fred. A. Bartlett filled the bill, and as an Irishman, kept the house in up- roarious laughter and applause. The curtain dropped and the orchestra struck up ''Twi- light Schottische." Miss Mary Maltbie ap- peared as lady of wealth and fashion, to whom Rev. Cream C. became enamored. Miss Abbie Kellogg as Mrs. Dragon, was friend to those in need Dwight E. Dean as Timon Croesus, and Miss Estelle Bartlett as Caroline P. were representatives of the most fashion. able and aristocratic society, and the applause that greeted them proved the appreciation of the audience. As Mrs. Dragon and Henry Howard" Chas Fl Preston, have an inter view and = (loud laughter,) the curtain drops and the orchestra play Little rogues quick step." Timon, Lydia and Rev. c. c. agaln ap. pear on the stage, and everything strikes Timon "favorably." The servant comes in with card which announces the death oi Mrs. Dragon, and they all meet to hear the will read but to their great surprise she is alive, and reads the will herself. The playing of lively Waltz concludes the play. At the tinkling of the bell the curtain rises, and "The Dead Shot" is played by E. 8. Brown, D. E. Dean, H. C. Gaylord, W. l.. Brown, Estelle Bartlett and Lucy c. Randall. Want of space forbids our giving more extended account, but suffice it to say it was all acted as well as the first play. A large and beautiful bou quet of choice flowers were presented by Mrs U. HI. Miner, which stood on 8 stand to the $50. IDLEw1LD. sharon.
 ;. The many friends of Willard Baker were pleased to see him in town this week. Will goes from here to Kent to open law office Success to him.
 Uncle Sam Prindle has been fixing his
 fence where our boys, i've can't call them younga gen:lemen), pulled the pickets off There's home over there little ways, boys where they keep just such as you. No board
 bills.
 Mrs. L. A. Bates has been spending tn
 week in Lakeville, visiting friends.
 The leading question of the day, among tn
 Sharon ladies is, Show did that hat get througl
 the trap door in the Salisbury hall the nigh
 'Pin-a-4 in that place 2"
 MT. l.. A. Bates of Reed, Bates & Go. ha
 been in New York buying new goods. Fron
 the large quantity coming in, we should ga,
 he had bought the best part of the City. w
 congratulate Lon on having the happy facult
 of buying just the right thing to suit all.
 MT. Ford Cole is home from Troy, on wis it.
 We are sorry to note an accident whitl
 happened in town on Thursday. While Mis, M S Littell and friend, Miss Blake wer
 out driving their horse took fright from som
 sheep and ran, throwing both ladies out
 Miss Blake was seriously injured about tn,
 head and otherwise. Miss Littell was als
 hurt, but not seriously.
 All those who are in want ofhorses should
 not fail to see the fine lot Whitney has. The
 are going fast. Myron can suit you, an
 when he says horse is horse he isn't
 kicker. G1MLET. Goshen.
 MT. Alanson Stoddard has sold to MT Hosae Crandan 64 acres of land for the sun
 of $l20O.
 The semi-annual meeting of the Goshel
 Temperance Uuion will be held at West Gc
 shen on Tuesday evening.
 Miss Ella Beach has finished her term c S-, s- H- Rev. MT Goodenongh of Winchester ez
 changed with our pastor last Sabbath. MT. E. E. Hurlburt is of to Canada afte another Int of horsas