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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-12-29

The grand Jury of the district have at
last indicted W. W. and S. C. Fdtzger-
aid and one Webb for pension frauds.
This is only the beginning of Col. Dud-
ley's warfare against large number of
attorneys violating the pension laws.
Ben Butler was here week and secur-
ed his nomination Ior the Presidency by
the Greenback organ of this city. He
expects this little move to lead to his
endorsement by the Greenback and labor
parties of the whole United States, and
having secured that be says the Demo-
cratic party must accept his candidacy
or lose the Presidency in 1884.
The National Colored Committee held
here last week, called q National Conven-
tion to be held in Richmond, Va. in
July next Fred Douglass. Benz. X.
Bruce and Col. Murrill of Maryland, a:e
prominently identified with this move.
ment. The objects are TO secure the
more equabls rights of their race.
The wife Of Lieutenant Greely now
lost in the arctic regions, will soon he in
Washington to urge an expedition for the
relief OF her husband as soon as the
weather will permit
Sergeant Mason was in the city last
week on his way to Zinesville. Ohio. to
attend the reunion OF the 18th o. V. /.
in which be served during the war. He
said b ,tty had $4,000 we'll Invested and
that they were happier than ever now.
The Sergeant says he learned a good
trade willie in pTison-mRking shoes
The Press., 1883-09-27
A Trip in Northern windham.

Being in Chaplin last Friday morning we were invited to visit Roseland Park, owned by H. c. Bowen of the Independ- ent. On the journey thither we passed the grave and monument of General Ma thaniel Lyon, native of Eastford, who was born July IA, 1918, and killed at the battle of Wilson Creek. Aug. 10, 1861. He was one of the bravest of the brave. We travelled through good farming coun- try to Woodstock Hill, the home of MT. Bowen, whom we saw with his men grad ing the street in front of his elegant houses. From there we went down to Roseland Park, which contains sixty acres-a splen- did place-which has thus far cost him $75, ,OOO; and he has also given SIS, 900 for an academy in his native town. From thence we went through Pomfret, splen- did farming country, to the wolf den-a rough, rugged place. No man but "old Putt would have gone into that hole. The rocks are clipped and. battered and mark ed. Gen. Putnam was buried at Brook lyn, Conn.,, and 1t is said his monument is battered worse than the rocks at the wolf den. From the wolf den we went to Hampton Hill, beautiful village. We saw Gov. Cleveland, and had few min utes pleasant conversation with him. He talked of the mass convention that was held there in the Polk campaign of "A, when they roasted an OK whole. Governor Isaac Toucey, Charles A. Inger- soil and others, who were the orators on that occasion, have long since passed away. From Hampton we came down the hills to Chaplin. neat and pleasant village, where we partook of the generous hospitality of MT. and Mrs. F. L. Case for the second night, after ride of forty miles through 8 splendid country; and the next morning we left for the highlands of Bolton, 2 where we arrived without accident, and without meeting dude.
 "'Tis sweet to hear the watch dogs- honest
 bark,
 Bay deep-mouth'd welcome as we draw near
 home;
 'Tis sweet to know there is an eye will mark
 Our coming, and look brighter when we
 come." 0. F. SUMNER.
 Bolton, Conn. -,.
The Press., 1883-09-27
WILMINGTON.

The republicans of Willington are re- ouested to meet at the Town Hall on Satur- day, September 18th, 1883, at 2 o'clock D. m., to nominate town ofic.rs for the ensuing year, to choose delegates to the county con- vention, and to do any other business proper to be done in such meeting.
 Per order Town Con- Preaching at the Potter shool house (Willington) next Sunday at 12 o'clock by Elder A. Morse.
 Francis E. Ballou of Moose Meadow has raised 162 bushels of Yellow Danvers onions on rods of land, single specimens of which measure 15 inches around.
 [coRREsPoNDENcE.]
 Mrs. Macdonald, of New Haven, has been visiting old friends here.
 pr. Truman Johnson and wife have removed to Providence, R: I. : The Cheerful Workers meet in the conference room next Saturday at o'clock, D. m. .- George Rider narrowly escaped severe injuries in being thrown from his wagon at the depot. His horse took fright and ran on account of broken wheel
 Quite a number of outside scholars are attending Mrs. Taylor's school in the Center district
 Whitman Wilson fell from his hay loft last Friday and broke his ribs.
 Republican caucus next Saturday at 2 o'clock p. m. Democratic at 9 m.
The Press., 1883-09-27
ROCKVEE.EE.

The date for the firemen's muster has been changed to October "A, and so will not interfere with the agricultural fair =. Governor Waller has accepted an invita- tion to be present and deliver an address on the first day of the fair.
 Rockville is arranging for a firemens s muster on the 24th of October Some $300 will comprise the purse from which prizes will be offered, and invitations ex- tended to the following steamers and hose companies: The steamer and hose com panies of Hartford steamer companies of New Britain, Springfield, Bristol, Stafford Springs, Meriden, Bridgeport, New Haven, Montgomery Hose Go. of Willimantic, steamer company of Thompsonville, Nor wich, New London, Birmingham, Putnam and Winsted hose companies.
 Rev. J. w. Backus, for five years pas tor of the First Church, preached his final discourse last Sunday. He will remove his family at once to his new call in Plain vile.
The Press., 1883-09-27
HOME NEWS
Local Notices.

s.- r.S.e
 -Lazelle, Dawes & Estey, Springfield, mil liners, have large stock of choice selected fall and winter millinery goods. They will have no formal opening, but from Oct. 2d will be prepared to exhibit trimmed goods, and at all times are pleased to receive pat rons and visitors.
 Don't forget to read in another column all about that $50, ,000 sale of new furniture, to begin Oct 10th, at D. Barns, 409 Main st. Springfield. The furniture will be sold with out reserve, and the business closed out. Ev- erything is new and elegant. Go early, and secure choice parlor or chamber suit at about half price.
 Forbes & Wallace, Springfield, have just opened the finest assortment of French, Ger man, English and American an-wool coored dress goods ever shown in Springfield. The popular makes are Ottoman Cords, Taffeta Velvet, Tricotine, Jersey Cloth, Coifure or Double Twills, Epangiles, Beatrice Cloths, Poplins, Taffetas, Mascovite Cords, Albertine Cords, Waffle Cut Cashmeres, Empress Cloths, etc. Samples sent to any address.
 Many new styles in parlor and chamber furniture are now being furnished at Paines Manufactory, AS Canal St., Boston. Send for illustrated catalogue and price list.
 -Tinkham & Co.,, Springfield, do not have a set opening day for cloaks or millinery. On Tuesday, the 18th, they will offer for sale their magnificent stock of fall and winter gar ments for ladies, misses and children. These garments are the latest Paris and Berlin pro- ductions. This stock will be kept full during the season. LIB
 The ladies can get the most popular styles of patterns for dresses at J. D. Gilps, Spring field. Mir. Gill has taken the agency for the Universal Perfect fitting Patterns Parties at a distance, writing for an illustrated album of styles and prices can have them mailed free on sending thel address
The Press., 1883-09-27

A somewhat fashionable young man re- gently entered a railway car, and passing by several seats containing each but one male occupant, proceeded to where a young lady sat alone, and asked her if the vacant seat at her side was engaged. Answer ing in the negative, she offered him the inside seat near the open window, which he graoiously accepted then quietly pick ing up her satehel, she left him to his own reflections, and sat with lady behind her. The young man blushed to his ears and those who witnessed his discontinue smiled all over their faces.
The Press., 1883-09-27

It is announced by the public printer that the immense job of printing the pen- sion lists, will be completed by October 1st. This list embraces the name, post office address and county, of every pen sioner in the country, with the amount all lowed monthly to each. There will be several large volumes of 600 to 800 pages each, or an aggregate of about $, ,OOO pages; the first volume, comprising New England, New Jersey, Maryland, and the District York and Pennsylvania will form the sec- ond volume they are about up now. Ohio is printing and Illinois is begun, and these will go in the third volume. liners is a feverish anxiety in some quarters to get hold of these lists of names, several prominent newspapers offering big money for advance sheets of the pensioners of their respective states as news.
The Press., 1883-09-27
UNION.

The remains of little Arthur O. How ard (whose death was mentioned last week from Stafford Street) were brought to this place for burial beside his father, Oscar A. Howard. His funeral was attended at the Congregational church. We have laid him away, but he will not soon be forgot ten. His little winning ways and loving words will long be cherished. ''Thus it is death loves shining mark" Lowell Wilcox and wife of Stafford Street wish to express thanks through The Press to those who so kindly aided during the sickness of little Arthur, and at his funeral, and for the beautiful flowers contributed.
The Press., 1883-09-27
HAMPDEN. MASS.
lCORREsPoNDENCE.)

Potatoes are better this year than for many seasons past, and many report large yields.
 The late rains, though light, have had good effect on fall feed.
 It seems to be good year for bush cutting, as a great many of our farmers have cut and burnt over many lots.
 The post office has been moved to it's new place in Sumner Smiths store. MT. Smith is postmaster and his brother as- sistant. Ex-Postmaster Stanton has held the office for thirteen years.
 A turnip weighing s1 lbs. is on exhi- bition at c. I. Burleigh's store beet, "turnip blood,'' pounds and 10 ounces, and some very large potatoes.
 A fellowship meeting is to be held at the Congregational church on 27th inst.
The Press., 1883-09-27
MONSON.

The academy is more prosperous than for many years. The number of students in the classical department has trebled within two years, and there are now 30 in the Latin course and nine in the Greek. The position of Miss Peck, the preceptress, has been taken by Miss B. H. Humph- reys, Hadley graduate. Surveying, which has not been in the curriculum of late years, has been again introduced. Of the proposed increase of $3O,OOO in the endowment fund, which the town is try ing to raise by subscription, $15, ,OOO has already been pledged.
The Press., 1883-09-27
COVENTRY.
SOUTH COVENTRY.

In the absence of Rev. w. W. Ellis, Rev. @Dalrymple occupied the Methodist pulpit Sunday.
 --Thos O. Swift has been working in a cheese factory at Little Falls, N. Y., the past season.
 J. D. Wilson and spent the Sabbath in Mystic. @
 E. A. Tracy's house is at last raised If houses are like animals-the period of growth being longest in the species of long life-this house will out last any residence here.
 The social at the Congregational ves- try last week Wednesday was well attended and very pleasant. An abundance of edi- bles was provided, and the young people were entertained together, games being introduced by Mrs. Erwin, who under stands entertaining both the young and those older.
 The ladies' aid society met at Mrs. Frank Leeve's, Thursday p. m. and even ing. Their object is to procure means to beautify the interior of their church, and if hard work will ensure success their ob- ject will be accomplished.
 We should say that New Jersey is To- cated on P. H. Peterson's farm-judging by the quality of those melons.
 A public nuisance - the slaughter house near South-st. school house.
 If all town roads were worked as quickly as those in the southwestern part of district 2, two weeks would have been sufficient to work all the roads in this parish.
 P. H. Peterson thinks Stafford will have to take the back seat on White Ele- phant potatoes, and shows us two perfect ly straight tubers, the larger measuring 23 inches the longest circumference, and weighing 2 pounds and ounces, the small CT 1 pound and 15 ounces then three others which are true elephants, weighing respectively 2pounds, g ounces; 2pounds, IA ounces; 3 pounds, 14s ounces; the three weighing 8 pounds, 15 ounces.
 Rockville is to have fair, the last one of the season. Martin Parker is town committee for south parish.
 NORTH COVENTRY.
 Last Thursday Dea. Lillie had his right leg broken just above the knee by his wagon wheel running over it. He was on his way to Rockville with load of po- tatoes, and just beyond the top of the mountain stepped back to loosen the brake when the accident occurred. Doctor Sweet of Lebanon set the broken limb.
 At meeting of the joint board of school visitors and selectmen last Saturday it was voted to recommend an appropria- ion of $1 ,15O for the 1st district, $35O for the 3d district, and $215 for each of the other districts for the coming year, same as last year. K.
The Press., 1883-09-27

aDWe insert notices of births marriages and deaths frees but have system of obtaining them, and de- gena upon parties interested to send them in. Obit- uary notices in prose or verse beyond mere announce ment of deat charged at one-half advertising rates
The Press., 1883-09-27
ELLINGTON.

HI. Aborn of Ellington has raised from his farm at Square Pond, the biggest Late Rose potato thus far reported -33 pounds.
 tooRREsPoNDENcE.)
 The pastor and people of the Metho- dist ohnreh at Crystal Lake unite in thank ing Mrs. Bennett, who has been spending a few weeks with us, for adorning the church with beautiful flowers arranged with excellent taste. O E.T.
The Press., 1883-09-27

The astronomers are very sure that the new comet is that of 1872 returning with in very few months of its prophesied ap- pearance and fulfilling the law Of it's alleg. ed orbit.
The Press., 1883-09-27

Captain Alexander's little boy, while herding sheep at Copperas Cove, Tex. was bitten by large rattlesnake on one of his fingers. Doctors say that the bite would have proved fatal had it not been for the thoughtfulness of his twin brother, who caught sheep, killed it and held his fin ger in the warm blood of the sheep, also cording his arm. They were only 12 years old
The Press., 1883-09-27
SOM E RS.
fCoRREsPONDENCE.)


 Some of the farmers are having un- usual luck in potatoes this year. For in stance, MT. Almeron Allen, who has re- gently dug 300 bushels on on less than an acre of ground-one potatoe weighing 2 lbs. and 10 OF. A public pump or watering trough seems to be necessity in such an inland town as this, for the accommodation of the travelling public, as well as for our own convenience and comfort. Cannot the ap- parent obstacles be overcome in some way ? Another important aid in the transac- tion of every day business is a public tele- phone, which, if once set up, would prove itself profitable investment and an inval- uable assistant.
 At the Congregational church last Sabbath it was noticed that MT. Sumner Roots slip contained, beside that gentle man, his three adult sons, each one of which being the offspring of different wife and mother. And it was also noticed that MT. Root, who is over 80 years old, appeared at most not older than the ap- parent average ago of the three sons.
 The recent picnic at Pine Point grove was so greatly enjoyed that it is to be re- repeated on Saturday next, to attend which a general invitation is extended. The ground and accommodations are ample and attractive and the prices very low.
The Press., 1883-09-27

A remarkable feat was recently accom- plished by John Mcdonald of Dundee, Scotland His brother Archibald was passing through field, when he was at lacked by bull, and, being cripple, at- tempted to defend himself with his crutch. John ran to his rescue, and, having nc weapon, caught the beast by the horns, and, with one supreme effort, gave 8 sud den twist to the head, dislocating the neck by the jerk and killing the bull. MT. Me Donald was at one time champion athlete of Scotland
The Press., 1883-09-27

The Jewell Pin Company of Hartford are at present sending three and half millions of pins day to all parts of the country. They -are running forty ma chimes, with total capacity of five mil lions a day-between 4,OOO and 5000 a minute. It takes about eight hours to fin ish brass pin, from the time it is cut from the coil until it is all polished and put in the paper Two years ago they be- gan with capacity of one million pins a day.
The Press., 1883-09-27
Stafford Telephone Directory. List of Subscribe

STAFFORD SPRINGS. Central office atsstore of w. R. Small, manager of division. .. ~ s. W. R. Smalps store {pay station). W. R. Smalps residence. A. Adams store. Adams Express Go. office. B. A. Bucks store. F. N. Cranes residence. Dr. J. S. Clarks office. Julius Converse's residence. W. H. Cooley's residence. Cushman 6 Needhams stable. E. c. Dennis ofice R. s. Hicks residence. 0. J. Holiness office. Mineral Springs Co. office. James MeLaughlin's residence. Dr. c. B. Newtons residence. N. L. N. R. R. depot. D. H. Parsons store. Rawitser Bros' residence.
 ss " office. Dr.. F. B. Richards residence. Smith & Cooley's office. Dr. F. l.. Smiths residence. Stafford National Bank. The Press Office. Warren Woolen Go. ofice W. U. Telegraph Co. office. Dr. Davids office
 STAFFORD HOLLOW. R. s. Reehe's store (pay statien>, Chas. Holt's office.
 sTAFFoRDvILLE. A. s. Eaton's store {pay station). s. B. Amadon's office. J. M. Chaffee& Sons store. Rawitser & Bros Mill.
The Press., 1883-09-27

According to the Day boy in one of the public schools in New London has been whipped by his teacher in a way for which there is no justification. The ac- count says "The boy, who is of rather slight and delicate appearance, seemed to be in most pitiful plight. His eyes were swollen and red from long continued weep ing, and his condition was such that he could not endure the pain of sitting down. He was clothed in thin suit, with a thin calico shirt, and no undergarments. He had been beaten with rattan until his legs were marked with 8 number of great welts which were raised from the flesh to the size of mans finger. The rattan had left its black and blue marks along the up per part of the lads legs and in some places the flesh was raw. It was claimed by the boy that the offense for which he had been punished was that of laughing in school and anyone who could have seen his con- dition Monday night would have arrived at the conclusion that no matter what the lad had been guilty of, no teacher could be justified in administering fogging so severe as he had evidently been subjected tr
The Press., 1883-09-27
TOE.E.AND ND.

Holland democrats have their caucus at the town hall on Friday at D. m.
The Press., 1883-09-27

The Shaw guards of Boston, said to be the finest eolored troops in the country, will visit Hartford, October, 9 and have big reception in Allyn hall.
The Press., 1883-09-27

The president has appointed Sidney D. Waters of Putnam, Conn.,, agent for the Indians of Colville agency in Washington territory, vice John A. Simms, resigned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-31

To the Ed1tor of the Indianapolis JOURNAL:
d. D. Moody's late card in the Sentinel
fails to fill a long-felt Republican want, but
it does show the kind of fodder the average
Democrat feeds upon. No wonder the party
is so hungry. The act of the Legislature re-
ferred to by Moody, and mentioned in Tarl-
ton against Pegs in IS Indiana, page "a,
was not passed in 1868 at all, but such an act
was passed in 1861 The bill was known as
House bill No. 1873, and if Mr.. Moody will
take the trouble to examine the House jour
nal of 1861, page 974, he will find the follow
FOG message from the Governor:
''Mr. Speaker am directed by the Gov
ernor to inform the House that he has APP
proved and signed House bill No. 1873"
This is the bill that Mr.. Moody probably
means to call attention to.
An examination OF the journals of the
Legislature for March IL, 1861 will satisfy
any intelligent person that no bills were
passed by the General Assembly of 1861 or by
either house on the last day of the session.
Again: Even if the statement made by the
Secretary of State in regard to the law re-
ferred to in IS Indiana was correct Mr..
Moody's case is not helped thereby, because
the Secretary does not state that the law was
passed on March IL, 1861, but that it was
filed in his Office on that day without the
approval of the Governor, which is very
different thing. EYE Ron.
New ALBANY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-31

A Greensburg COW recently gave birth to a
calf with two heads, four eyes, SIX legs and TWO
tails.
The trustees of the Y. NJ. c. A, of Logansport,
have decided to close that institution to-day.
The reasons have not been given.
Mrs. NJ. Aydelotte, well-known Terre Haute
elocutionist, has been adjudged of unsOund
mind and removed to the Insane Asylum.
Frank Conner, of Shelby comfy, has brought
suit against the j., NJ. q |. Railroad Company
Tor $4,000, damages sustained by COLLISION
with his buggy some time ago.
The prospects for the Southern Indiana Teach
crs ASSOCIATION exposition, at Washington, are
said to be excellent. The opening address Will
he delivered by Professor Jordan, of the State
University.
Hon. John B. Stoll will remove with his family
to South Bend and take charge of the Times
which he has recently bought. BE will continue
to edit the L!gonier Banner, and has leased the
Elkhart Monitor.
Burglars entered the store of J. K. Snyder, at
FOuntalntown, in the northern part OF shelby
county, few nights ago, and blew open the
safe, securing money, valuabes and goods
amounting to 5000.
Washington Irving's anniversary will be OBJ
served by the young ladies of DePauw College,
New Albany, with literary exercises. The occa-
sion occurs April 3, and very attractive pro-
gramme has been arranged.
The Jeffersonvie News says there is a farmer
in Clark county who owns over 1900 acres of
land. He can neither read nor write nor make
figures, yet If you buy beef or fat hog of him
he can tell you quickly to u cent how much it
comes to.
AT Lexington, Scott county, on Wednesday
night wholesale burglary took place. Four or
five stores, Two saloons aud the pOstof1ice were
entered by thieves, and number of postage
stamps and large sum of money were taken.
There is no clew to the perpetrators.
A couple went to the clerk of the court at
Lawreneeburg, on Tuesday, To obtain II marriage
license, the woman swearing that she dis
interested witness. ana signing the affidavit.
They afterward went to u JUSTICE and were mar
rled, the woman giving a different name, COM
hitting perjury. She was widow with several
children, while the groom was said to be wealthy.
Hon. Hiram s. TOnsley, of Albion, Ind, died
suddenly in Toledo, O., Thursday, just after his
return from Tennessee, where he mad been for his
health. The deceased was judge of the Circuit
Court for two terms of six years, and WIS the
colonel OF an Indiana regiment for a time during
the war, hut compelled to resign because Of
disabilities received in the field Ho Re-
publican, ana strong factor in politics in north
ern Indiana,