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Connecticut western news., 1881-07-13

dog started out after fox short time ago. chasing it until short string which was tied about his neck caught in fence, and held him fast, and the poor doggy remained pris- onsr for several days, his whereabouts being unknown to his owner, until Cendon noticed that whenever he fed his own dog, it would take the largest portion of It's food in it's mouth and seamper off with it to the woods. One day, out of curiosity he followed it as it made it's usual visit with food, and found Lawrence's dog, caught in the fence, eating the food which it's comrade had brought. He was quickly released and brought home. But for the hospitality of his fellow dog, he would have been a dog.gone conclusion.
 Commencing Thursday, July 14th, the following changes will be made in Housaton' ic R. R. time table:
 Passenger train now passing this place, go- ing south, at 800 p. m. will be changed to 4.54 p. m. Milk train passing at 3.52 p. m. will be changed to 3.11 p. m.
 Going north, train passing Canaan at 7.31 p. m. will be changed to 7.55 p. m. Train leav- ing Canaan at 4.54 p. m. arrives in Bridge port at 7.15 p. m., New York with through cor, 9.oop. m., New Haven, 500 p. m.
 Train leaving Canaan at 7.b5 p.m. leaves New York at 400 p. m., one hour more time in the city than at present. and one hat hour later from New York than by any other route. Commencing Monday, July 18th, a special passenger train will leave Pittstield for Bridgeport and New York, 0ra Mondays only, at 5.45 a. m., pass Canaan at 7.l0 a. m. , arriving in Bridgeport at 945 8. m., New York 1l.59 a. m., and New Haven 1920 a. m.
 A healthy and encouraging interest was manifested at the meeting in the literary room last Saturday night, held in the interest of the free fair and cattle show project. MT. J. B. Reed was appointed chairman of the meet ing, John Rodemeyer, Jr, secretary. A goodly number of prominent citizens were present, and expressed themselves favorable to the enterprise, and willing to take hold and help 1C on 10 SuCCeSSs 1ue EUSuAt Oi snV "oVV- ing was the appointing of committee com posed of citizens of this and adjoining towns to decide upon working plan, discuss the practicability, etc. The committee will meet in the literary room next Saturday at one o'clock p. m. for the purpose of hay ing an understanding in regard to the most feasible scheme for operation, and will re' port at general meeting on Saturday eve ming, the 23d inst, The members of the com. mittee are as follows:
 North Canaan.-J. B. Reed, chairman ot
 committee Col. J. B. Hardenbergh, Dr.
 c. w. Camp, Milton Roraback, H. G
 Williams, N. s. Stevens.
 Salisbury.-Robert Little, Dr. R. P. Knight
 D. Allyn. .-e Falls Village.-H. P. Morse, Stephen Brig
 ner.
 sharon.-E. E. Gillette, Baldwin Reed. Cornwall. T. S. Gold, Chauncey Bald
 win.
 Norfolk.-R. l. Crissey, o. J. Hallock. Sheffield. M. N. Decker, Geo. Blodgett. New Marlboro.-L. P. Reyes, R. L. Taft.
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Some Historic Comets.

The N. Y. Telegram gives the following in hg comet ;s 1n rsgard to historic comets
 When Mithridates was born there was N comet seen in the heavens of extraor dinary size. .~ -.
 When Cesar was assassinated & comet ap- peared and was visible in Rome by day as we'll as by night. s.. f Y.
 1SA B. C.-In this year there was one that was said to be nearly as bright as the san.
 371 B. C.-There was 8 comet seen this year whose tail reached one-third across the heav-
 HOG A. Done was seen with small head, but it's tail rivalled the sun in brightness.
 l264.-The death of Pope Urban IV. was heralded by a comet with tail 100 degrees long,
 14o2.-Witnessed two large comets.
 1456 at the time of the capture of Constan- tinople by the Turks, there loomed up anoth- CT so big and 80 frightful that Pope Cahxtus II. issued a bill against it.
 1882, 2,-There was @ comet so large and bright that it was seen in Southern Europe at noon~ day.
 1577.-This comet was one of the largest ever seen.
 Large comets were also seen in 1907, lels, 1868 and 1889. ,..
 1G52-In this year there was one that was said to be as bright as the moon.
 16sO:-Ihere was comet with tail 96, ,000- 900 miles long.
 l6S2-To the one that appeared at this time the astronomer Haley gave his own narpe, after he had proved it to be identical with the gl eat comets of 1881 and 1907, and predioted it's return in l759, which was fulfilled.
 Other great comets were seen in lT44, 17eA and 1911. 1770.-This was an cratic wanderer. When observed the astronomers were astopished to find it moving in an orbit having 6 period of less than six years, although it had never be> fore been seen, and was so bright as to be. plainly visible to the naked eye. It was frst brought to move into an orbit around the sun in consequence of coming within the sphere of the attractions of Jupiter. It made two rev- olutions .su around the & sun. It returned and drew it so far out of it's orbit that it has gone astray ever sluce.
 1807 This comet was discovered by PNaA at Marseilles, September 27, 1907, and was followed for more than six months. 1872. This does not appear to have been an especially bright one, and would not excite at- | tention at the present time but that the ob- servations show it to be moving Tn an ellipsS l with period of about seventy years. Its re- | turn is therefore expt cte about this time. | 1S4S-Ihls was one fl tn most extraordina- | ry comets of which we hay any record. It approached to within 6J, co niles of the sun, whirled completely arouLu tat luminary in two hours, lost it's tail in it's flight around the | sun, and then tail and com, V ,nt of, each on it's own hook, and have nev, b ,enseeu since. This phenomenon was vislb4e all over New | England in broad daylight. | 1S5S.-Ihis was a perfect sumner and was known as Donati's comet, It's period of revo- | lution is ,950 years, so that those who missed seeing it then will probably not have another | opportunity.
 1s5l.-In this year another large comet was visible.
 1S74.-This comet was visible to the naked | eye for several weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1881-07-13
The Public Debt state emcnt.

The debt statement, issued July 4, shows the reduction of the public debt during June to be $l2,523 l59.53. Cash in the treasury, $249, ,363,4l5,35; gold certificates $5, TSP s20 l; silver certificates, $5l, l66, ,53O; certificates of deposit outstanding, $1l,925, 900; refunding certificates, $68S,SoO legal tenders outstand- ing, $3,346. 6S1 ,OI6 fractional currency out standing, $7, ,105, ,S5S.32. Total reduction of the debt for the fiscal year, $lol, ,573, 4s3 36. Available cash in the treasury, $l 1920, ,76s.. 43. The payments made from the. treasury by warrants during the month of June, 1872, were as follows: On account of civil and miscellaneous, $4,626, l32 49; war, 3,2s2,. Indians, s27e, e,as5,s4; pensions, q, ,si7, ,sos.- Il; total, $ll,l34, ,l49.45. The above does not include payments made on account of the interest on principal of the public debt of the United States.
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CORRESPONDENCE.

AF 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.
 A8- Write only on one side of the paper and send something each week if possible. Don't wait until you can gather full column to send "all at once," but let us hear from you from items at g time, remembering that ne,os is not improved by age.
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R. P. SEYMOUR.

ENURNISHINGUNDER Baskets, bur II ial robes and everything pertaining to the business at the lowest possible prices. deliver ed at residences without extra charge. Per sonal attention given to preserving the dead. have chemicals and the most approved ice. chest and every facility for keeping bodies, and will take charge of funerals when desired. References by permission. W. W. Welch, M D.. J. N. Cowles, J. B. Eldridge, E. L. Gay lord, R. I. Crissey
 Samples may be seen at my house or at Sparks X Cos store at any time.
 Norfolk Conn. March l 1879. Alt
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Subscription Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub ecriber. shows the time to which the sMb- scriPtfOn Is paid; thus, R. B. Smith 6Juls0. indicates that Mr. Smith has paid for his paper to July 5. 1880. It Is hoped that subscribers will to ie that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, IS always correct, and when they pay for renewal of their subscription. will ob- proper credit and in the event of an error to in form us for correction at once. No claims for er- in these accounts will hereafter be considered
 unless presented within thirty days 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 thereon is prima facie evidence of its acceptance ns correct.
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President Garfield.

The condition of President Garfield eontin- ues favorable. No symptoms of blood poi. soning have appeared and although, he is by no means out of danger yet there is very good reason for believing that his strong constitution and remarkable will power will pull him safely through. It is proposed when he shall have sufficiently recovered, to have national holiday, for thanksgiving, and celebration of the presidents recovery.
Connecticut western news., 1881-07-13
New Stage Route.

A New Stnge Route has been established Between SOHthflelu aud Cn nn0fa, and is now running Datty, making connections at Canaan with the morning trains on the Housaton- ic and Connecticut Western Roads, and return ing, leaves Canaan promptly at one o'clock p. m., after the arrival of passenger trains from Bridgeport and Hartford, arriving in Clayton At 1 80, Mil River S45, Southfeld S.90, and New Marlboro (should passengers desire it) at 30.
 W. K. BREWER, Proprietor. Canaan, July 1l, 1881. 6mS
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In Collinsville June 27. Timothy Murray, to Murtha Carney. In Collinsville June %. Michael Kerrigan to Catharine c. Hogan. r In Chicago, H., July 8, Mir. F. II. Wells Of Chicago, to Miss Clara R. Marvin, formerly of this place.
Connecticut western news., 1881-07-13

Six or seven years have dosed for dys- pepsia and dizziness with no benefit" Two bottles D, R. V. G. has greatly benefited me. heartily recommend it.
 L. Letter, of Letter Bros, Syracuse. Gnaranteed by all druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1881-07-13
Erent Enterprise. .

The Hop Bitters Manufacturing Company is one of Rochester's greatest business enter prises. Their Hop Bitters have reached sale beyond all precedent having from their intrinsic value found their way iBto-alnAest-- every household in the land GTdphSc.
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LOCAL NEWS.

=" We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our ifriends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrence of interest which may come under their notice.
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G. w. SCOVILLE,
E furnishing Undertaken

I uTHISHIIlS UUu6TCaK6r And dealer in Baskets, Coffins, Burial Robea, and all kinds of Undertakers' Goods. The most approved methods known to the profes- sion used in preserving the dead.
 Cabinet work, Upholstering, and Repairing promptly and thoroughly done.
 Agent for M. G. Wheeler's cut flowers. Residence and shop on the "Green."
 Norfolk, Conn. 85tf
Connecticut western news., 1881-07-13

Extra Copies of the NEWS can be obtainedat
 Graham's Drug Store, Salisbury ThomaSJ. Martin Lakeville Charles w. Wolfe Falls Village o. H, Crane. sharon. Humphrey sDrug Store Canaan PostOnice, WestCornwan. Ths"Emporium," West Winsted. ", A. Roberts. East Canaan D. L.sPfatt, Southaeld and Mill River Welch & Johnson, Norfolk
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nk E ID

At the residence of her son-in-law. Mr. George L. Parsons, in this place, July 2, Mrs. Han nah D, Huggins, aged 69 years.
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B OR N.
M AR REID.

At Monterey July 8, a daughter to James l.
 T,uinn
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LitchfiCI6s

Is there anyone who is not fond of travel. ing, who does not enjoy change of scene and of people, If only to come back better content to home and familiar surroundings Very few of us can make European journeys, can cross oceans or continents, or even go to distant parts of our own land, but there are beautiful places near home, so near that see- ing them we wonder we have left them so long unnoticed, and so beautiful that they can vie with any scenery of any land in their quiet, picturesque loveliness. Why do not people make more frequently little excursions of few days, or 8 fortnight, which would vary the monotony of country living, and be sources of delight in the actual experience,
 and theme for pleasant thought for long af- forward? The true way of enjoying a jour ney at one's leisure is undoubtedly by driving, stopping here and there by the way, as the fancy of the hour dictates, and taking time to learn by heart the country in passing by. But if only "Them that are rich can go in chaises," there is an iron horse and cushion ed seat at everyone's command, and one can- not go astray, in New England, if one wishes to find lovely landscapes. Let me tell you of short journey, only few hours in length but through as fair country as our broad land can furnish. You take the train leaving Millerton at about halfpast two in the after noon, of bright, fresh summer day. The
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Mrs. c. N. Fitch was presented with a purse of $92. by the ladles of the parish of North and West Cornwall, to enable her to take rest by the side of salt water. After confinement of 21 months, the change is most agreeable, and this expression of affectionate interest from her friends, is an eIirir in itself
 A children's service of special interest was held in the church the morning of the 10th, for those who were baptized seven years since. Bennie Sedgwick, Clara Sedgwick, Miner Rogers, Hattie Hart were presented with an address upon the Fifth Command ment, with Revised New Testament, and a bouquet of flowers. Preceding this service was a sermon to the baptized children, from the text in Ephesians VI, 9 The music for this service was furnished by choir of children under leadership of Miss Mary J Hart, who has been for some time the mGsT- sprIng in the music at North Cornwall. X. Cream Hill.
 A SENSIBLE "FoURTH. Ut was spent about thus, though there were clements in the satisfaction experienced, that cannot be expressed: First in the list, of course, is to be mentioned that it was a faneity dag. Father took his family to share in his sports. and burned powder, rowed boats, dropped in the lines, and slowed in provisions with his
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exposed to their imagined wrongs, and they have such charming way of apologizing for the:worst crimes, throwing the necessity and blame upon thelr victims. Thank God the
 good President may lvel !. | N.t N1-At ago Sunday night service of song
 was held in the M. h. cnu."',, It was very fine. Three little girls, two dressed in fleecy white and one ill blue, sat before the altar l like angels, the blue between the white. The l effect was very handsome. The pastor, in | closing. made some remarks, saying this:
 My brethren, always feel very sad when | sing, and then added in @ lower voice, 'and
 so does my audience" The smile was aud | ible over the congregation.
 forgot in my last report to speak of the ladies missionary meeting. It was largely | attended, so much so as to surprise me. Two or three missionary ladies spoke earnestly,
 and poticed particularly the pearl, blood
 less complexion acquired in the missionary
 lands, proof that the climate does affect the
 color of the skin. There was quite an aud
 fence to hear the missionary, Father Gavizzi from Rome. 1 could imagine what the old
 Greek orators were, as in gesticulation, pos
 ture and expressisn ot face, he conveyed to the nearer every emotion of his soul.
 Pitts6eld celebrated largely the fourth; everybody was here. The horribles were horrible enough, but some in the crowd look. ed equal to any of them, and might have gone Tn the possession without change. l do not admire on the fourth, these miserable sights; we see enough every day. Ibelieve in eel ebrating the day grandly, on the noblest scale. missed the literary exercises usually on the fourth, but in the evening the fire. works were beautiful. The ground where the fireworks were, was raised around cen ter, like an amphitheatre, covered with peo. pie, who in the different colored lights looked strange and fantastic. While we were ad- miring the show, my little Nettie looked up sadly, and said, Mamma, maybe the poor President is dying now," and felt the tears come to my eyes.
 Some Spiritualsts have made an attempt to raise meeting here, but recent exposures have made the subject unpopular. We per haps have been unduly prejudiced, as we
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-07-16
A Remarkable Pony.

A well authenticated and extraordinary
case OF the sagacityof the Shetland pony
has just come to our notice A year or
two ago Mr.. Sinclair, pupil teacher,
Holm, imported one of these little ami
mails from Shetland on which to ride to
and from school, his residence being mt a
considerable distance from the school
buildings. Up to that time the animal
had been unshod, but some time after
wards Mr.. Sinclair had it shod by Mr..
Pratt, theparlsh blacksmith. The other
day Mr.. Pratt, whose smithy is long
distance from Mr. Sinclair's house, saw
the pony, without halter or ANYTHING
upon it, walking up to where he was
working. Thinking the animal had
strayed from home he drove it off, throw
ing stones after the beast to make it run
homewards. This had the desired eff
feet for short time; but Mr.. Pratt had
only got fairly at work once more in the
smithy when the pony's head again made
It's appearance at the door.
On proceeding second time outside,
to drive the pony away, Mr.. Pratt, with
blacksmith instinct, took look at
the pony's feet, when he observed that
one of its shoes had been lost. Having
made shoe he put it on, and then
waited to see what the animal would do.
For moment itlooked at the blacksmith
as If asking whether he was done, then
paved once or twice to see if the newly
shod foot was comfortable, and finally
gave pleased neigh, erected his head.
and started home at brisk trot. The
owner was also exceedingly surprised to
find the animal at home completely shod
the same evening, and it was only after
calling at the smithy some days after
wards that he learned the full extent of
his pony's sagacity.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-07-16
ROCK NE TO SLEEP, MOTHER.
BY FLORENCE PERCY.

backward, turn backward, oh Time, in your figh
Make me child again, Just for tonight
Mother, come back from the echoless shore;
lake me again to your heart as of yore-
MISS from my forehead the furrews of care,
smooth the few silyered threads out of my hair
over my slumber your loving watch keep
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep!
Backward, flow backward, oh, tide of the years
am weary of toll and of tears
Ioli without recompense-tears all i'll vail
Take them, and give me my childhood again,
/ have grown weary of dust and decay
Weary OF hinging my soul-wealth away
Weary of sowing for others to reap:-
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me TO sleepl
Tired of the hollow, the base, the untrue.
Mother, oh, mother, my heart calls for youl
Many summer the grass has grown green
Blossomed and faded, our faces between
Yet with strong warnings and passionate pain,
Long L tonight for your presence again;
Come from the silence so long and so deep
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep!
ever my heart, in the days that are flown
No love like mother-loye ever has shone-
No other worship abides and eudures
Faithful, unseltlsh, and patient, like yours
None like mother can charm away pain
From the sick soul and world-weary brain;
SlumDer's soft Gains Ger my heavy lids creep
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep!
Come, let your brown hair, just lighted with gold,
Fall on your shoulders again as of old
Let 1t drop over my forehead tonight,
Shading my faint eyes away from the light;
For with its sunny-edged shadows once more
HAPPY VIII thr0ng the sweet visions of yore.
Lovingly, softly, its bright pillows weep
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep.
Mother, dear mother the years have been long,
Since have listened to your lullaby song
Sing, then, and unto my soul ii shall Seem
Womanhood's years have been only dreanI;-
Clasped to your heart in loving embrace,
Rtfyff los lpaCf
Never, hereafter, TO wake or to weep
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep!
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-07-16

AS ''revised version of the rather
crude and infantile poem beginning
Twinkle twinkle little star, +" the Hawk
eye modestly submits the following:
Shine with irregular intermitted light, sparkle at
intervals Observation-Disclosures heavenly
body.
How | conjecture with surprise, not unmixed with
uncertainty, what you are.
Located, apparently. at such remote distance from
and at a height vastly superior to this
earth and planet we inhabit.
Similar in general appearance and refractory powers
to the precious primitive octahedron crystal
Of pure carbon set in the ssrial region sur
rounding the earth.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-07-16

SCOTTISH pipers and Bach's Band will
furnish the music on the occasion of the
Scottish games at Scblitz's park, Mil
waIlkee, on July p. Forty-three money
prizes will he contested for. James Nor
gan, $50 and 3SS Z. Water ST., Milwau-
kee, is now Offering his $500, 81. 50,
s. % and 81. IS fine Grenadines at 81. As,
S1.75, $1.75 and $1.25. He is Offering
cheaper goods III the same proportion.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-07-16
A Great Enterprise.

The Hop Bitters Manufacturing Company is
one Of Rochester's greatest business enterprises.
Their Hop Bitters have reached sale beyond
all precedent, having from their intrinsic value
found their way into almost every household in
the land Graphic.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-07-16

IF you go south next winter and they
talk about a lady having "terraced"
hair, know that they mean hair cut short
on the top of the head for curling.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-07-16

UNCLE SANS CONDITION POWDERS are recon-
mended by stock owners who have used them
as the best Horse and Cattle Medicine to be
had. If the animal is Scraggv Spiritless or has
no appetite these Powders are an excellent rem
edy and every owner of stock will do well to try
them; they are prepared by the Emmert Pro
prietary Co.. Chicago, Ill.,, very reliable firm,
and sold by all good druggists.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-07-16

YE martyrs to sick-headache, neuralgia, rheu-
matisn, sciatica, poor circulation DR.. HoL-
MANS remedies are the only things you need.
Build up just where your pulling down began
the stomach. Are you an aged person? Then
assist the vital forces with the gentle, ever
continuous nerve tonic found III DIR. HOLMAN s
PAD. 1t viii sustain you as nothing else can.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-07-16
No Hospital Needed.

No palatial hospital needed for Hop Bitters
patients, nor large-salaried talented buffers to
tell what Hop Bltters will do or cure, as they
tell their own story by their certain and abso-
Lutte cures at bome.-Nec York Ildepende,t
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-07-16
Ikansas City NALL

MEMBERS of this Department relieved
of Rheumatism by the use of st. Jacobs
Oil, says Geo. w. Walling, Esq,
Superintendent Police New York, in one
of our exchanges.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-07-16

SOLID men admire the beautiful, and this &C
counts in some measure for the thousands upon
thousands of bottles of Carbohne, the deodOr-
lied petroleum hairrenewer and dressing. ~ hich
have been sold yearly since its invention, by
Messrs. Kennedy & Co.. of Pittsburgh. Pa