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The Portland daily press., 1883-11-28
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boston Journal
Several times year the Herald repeats its
story that Mr.. Blaine lost Maine in 1880. be.
cause he waved the "bloody shirt" As a mat
ter of fact Mr.. Blaine's speeches that wear con-
tanned scarcely reference to the Southern
question. His opening speech at Bath con-
tanned the briefest allusion to the subject.
Murder and Capital Punishment.
[Kennebec Journal
1t is remarkable that the re-establishment OF
hanging in Maine has been followed by such
horrible murders and attempts to murder as
are seen. The last six months history of
crime far exceeds what had before been wit
messed in the State in any similar length of
time. We do not say the law has caused this
tidal wave of hood, neither can it be said in
the face of such facts as confront us in the roll
of murders since March last, that it has eyer
cised any effect to check homicides in our
community.
schoolhouse Ventilation.
Lewiston Journal
We notice that in New York city $50 600 ia
being spent on giving better drainage and
ventilation to the school-houses. We wish
this contagion might spread. In many Maine
schoolhouses the only method of ventilation is
by lifting the windows. In one of our Maine
schools recently, pupil begged permission to
change her seat, as the wind was blowing on
her from raised window. The teacher replied
with sarcastic remark at hich all the mn
pills laughed. The girl caught.a severe cold
and was made ill-and worse than that, her
spirit was hurt by the teachers merry-making.
Good ventilation and better teacher will
make an excellent school.
Mcdonald Doesn't Fill the Bill.
New York SUM-
Ii the Democratic party had carried the
State of New York by sufficient majority the
other day, we should have had plain sailing be-
fore us, and then any respectable, competent
Democratic statesman might have been chosen
President next year. But the Democrats did
not carry New York by any means. This leaves
them in very critical situation. They have
no margin left TO take chances with The
election of 1884 is all in doubt. 1t cannot be
carried without the vote of New York, aud
that vote cannot be had without candidate
toward whom the people of the State-Demo-
Gratis, Independents, and even Republicans
will be drawn with peculiar confidence and
enthusiasm. Would Mr.. Mcdonald be such
candidate? That is the question, and nothing
bat the plain, impartial truth will do for an
answer. We have no feeling toward him but
respect and esteem, and we say that he would
not be such candidate. He would receive
the regular Democratic vote, no doubt; but
that would not elect him. And il is better to
to say SO emphatically now than to say so sadly
in the latter part of November, 1884.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-28

Calais is worse off in the matter of time
than Bangor. Local time, New Brunswick
railway time and standard time are all kept
there, and there is consequently much con-
q1cf
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-28

Mr.. Springer of Illinois is a candidate for
the speakership. So far his support con-
sists of himself and one other Congressman
This Is not large, but one half of 1t ID said
to be very enthusiastic.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-28

the house In memory of that time And no misfor-
tune crossed the threshold while they dwelt there.
Professor James De Miles last novel, "A Castle
in Spain,'' having appeared as serial In Harpers
Magazine, is now issued in book FORM and very full
ly illustrated by Mr.. A. E. Abbey The plot of the
story not very elaborate but it is full of incident
and amusing situations. party Of travellers in
Spain are taken prisoners by band of Carlists and
nothing could be more remarkable than the expert
ences through which they pass. To say that the
story is natural one, that such people as Prof.
De Mile pictures, ever existed, or If they had
would ever have said or done the things that these
individuals did, is going too far. But we admit
that thing may not be true to life, yet be enter
tanning; and that the books by this author have at
tasned great degree of popularity is certain.
Next on our list of novels is ''Hand and Ring"
by Miss Anna Katherine Green, whose first work,
1.-THE Leavenworth Case" caused sensation at the
time OF Its publications Miss Green has been IA
vorably compared with Gaboreau, Wilkie Collins,
and Edgar Allan Poe for her skill and ingenuity in
constructing plot which holds the readers inter
est and keeps its mystery to the last chapter The
London Academy says, 'she has proved herself as
well able to write an interesting story of mysteri-
Gus crime as any man living The Hand and
Ring is in the same vein as the authors previous
works, nd is equally successful A murder has
been committed, and the plot turns upon this crime
but we will not spoil the tale for its many readers
by giving the gst of 1t here 1t will be sufficient to
say that it is story of sustained interest," great
dramatic power, and shows much ability in the
rather singular direction-for a woman-in which
the writer exercises her talent.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-28
New Publications.

The scene of the little story Felicitas, "a trans.
lation from the German of Felix Dahn-is laid near
Salzburg, during the fifth century, at the time
when the Germans pressed their way into these
provinces and there was bloodshed and rapine. The
romance turns upon the love of the young Fulvius
for his beautiful wife Felicitas for whom he carved
door-stone, with the inscription
'Hic habitat Felicitas,
Mill mali intret.'
And the motto guarded the husband and wife
through all the horrors of the German invasion. 1t
was used a weapon to kill the Tribune, who, hear
ing of Felicitas' beauty came to carry her away,
and was replaced in the tagging Of the entrance to
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-28
A COURSE Of TEN TEXTURES

WILL be given in First Parish Church on suc-
w cessive Saturday afternoons at pa O'Clock.
commencing next Saturday Subjects and
Lecturers will be announced In the morning papers,
Course Tickets s1.O0. Fsr sale at Marrett's dry
goods store, and at I. L. Merrill's hardware store
NOVEL DIV
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-28

A superb garment for Gentlemen's wear.
The material from which these coats are
made is a heavy Kersey, lined throughout
cy Silk Sleeve Lining. The above coat
equal in style, fit and finish to custom work
at about one-RaIf the price, should attract
the attention of any gentleman in want
of first-class OvercOat
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-28
F.RENCH CANDLES
20 Cents per pound.


We
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includes
mels Florida Figs, COcOamut Balls and Fine Mixture.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-28
Books Receivaci

FELIcITAs. A. romance BY Felix Oahu. From
the German, by Mary j. Stafford. New York: Will
liam S.Gottsberger. tLoring Short 8 Harmony
A CASTLE IN SPAIN. A novel. By james De
Harper & Brothers. (Loring, Short s. Harmony
HAND AND RING BY Anna Katherine Greer
author of 1.-THE Leavenworth Cases. New York:
g. P. Putnam's Sons. QLoring, Short g. Harmony
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-28
MISCELLANEOUS LIST.

We offer the largest stock greatest
the State
refer customers printed Price List which mailed
to any address, upon application.
Out Of town people win find greatly their advantage
their ORDERS prices much cheaper but offer
ter goods and a larger variety to select FROM
Connecticut western news., 1883-05-02
DYNAMITE.
Aes Invention and History, and Hov
 tG iR Made.

Dynamite is one of the many products or com mblnation of nitro-glycerine, and IS about thirteen times as powerful as gunpowder. The discovery of this dangerous and potent explosive was made Tn lo46 by Ascagne Sobrero, then pupil In the laboratory of Pelouze. the emlnent French chemist, who de- voted twenty years of his life to the lnvestigauon of the chemistry of oils
 Dynamite was patented in the United States May 26, 1868, the patent being granted to Alfred Noble of Hambure' Germany, assignor to John Brandmann ot San Francisco. It consists of a con-
 blnatlon of nitro-glycerine with 8 sub- stance ot great absorbent power, such. for instance, as fullers' earth or rotten stone. By this composition the explo- slveness of the nitro-glycerine is con- trolled. as it were, and the compound is capable of withstanding all the ordinary dangers of transportation, while at the same time its explosive power is not lessened: The process of manufacture IS very simple. You take certain pro- portion of nitric and sulphuric acid and mix them with certain proportions of glycerlne, which is the essence of fat, to make the nitro-glycerine. To make dynamite you only need to mix nitro glycerlne with some absorbent material -fullers' earth is the best-to have dynamite. '-Phsladelphia Press.
Connecticut western news., 1883-05-02
1I,o rHE COURT oE pRoR .rR sor .1

ITO THE COURT OF PROBATE for the 1 District of Can sn. The petition of E,i. | ward C. Gillette, yman Dunning and .Jant L.. Franklin, respectfully represent, l lst. hat said Gillette and Uunnlny are nov xecuiors on the tcstate estate O, Charle, | ''anklln late of North Canaan Ill said dlstrlc, l deceased.
 2d, That said Jane L.. Franklin ownes sh l soiutely ma IT interest said estate, to wit; l six tenths thereof.
 | Sd, hat sald estate is now in procesR ot settlement Tn said Court.
 1 4th. That tlIe real estate belonging to Salt estate ls so sltuat d that IL cannot be bench cia'ly ulvlted and sale thereof will bett. promote tue Interest Oi tIt owners. 9th. That the sald real estate Is bounde. and d,sci lbe'i as iollows
 Al that cerfaln tarm If land will, the buIlu 'nss turreo sltuat, Iii said N rth Cauaannn 'unded northei.y y by land of harles S Adam and Joseph Kegler. ea>terly by lands of Hen. ry C. Stevens tu.I the estate ot George C k .h"mpsor', southerly by lands of rs l.. nt CowGrs and the Baruum Rlcnarla.n com Dany westerly by lands of Lyman Dunniug Ed"ar.i Lorralu Hehr\ Smith and Charles < Adam, being the homestead farm of sad de ceased and which ht occupied at the tune ot hls death, reference being had to the utle deeds munlments ot title of sad deceased ou the land records Of the town of Canaan and North Can, an and the probate records of ih. districts of Sharon and Canaan for . more full aud particular des ripti0n of said prem ises.
 9th. That your petitioners therefore pray that said real estate may be sold Tn pursuancs of the statute in such case made and pro- vlded. I
 EDWARD F. GILLETTE,
 LYMAN DlNNINU,
 JANE l.. FRANKLIN. Dated North Canaan, April g, 1858.
 At 8 Court of Probate holden at North Ca. haan, within and for the Ilstrlct of Canaan. this 9th day of April l8>3. Presen., Jacob B' Hardenbergh, Judge. Estate of thurl, Franklin late of said North Cana n decrased. Upon the foregoing petition of tl,ls date pray. ing that the real estate belonging tu said en- tate to be sold In pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided. ORDERED. That sai petition be heard 8, the probate office in said North Canaan. on the 9th day May 1888 st ten o'clock in the | forenoon, and that notice thereof be published the Connecticut Western News, paper | published In the VII in which such real es- tate lies, at which time snd place all persons | II interested 6. e cited to apnear and show cause II any they have, why the prayer of said pc. ] titon should not be granted.
 JACOB B. HARDENR RlsR0H,
 P.Shats dAdess
Connecticut western news., 1883-05-02
Centennial Celebration of M0mteom
 cry Lodge.

-, .M'' Editor:-It is 8 pleasant duty to send you few lines from our beautiful village, giving you some knowledge land through the NEWS your many read ers) of what Is going on in our midst Not being one of the Masonic frater nifty it will be impossible for me to tell anything that the public ought not to know.
 There is to be 8 Centennial celebra- tion by Montgomery lodge F. & A. M. in this place, June 20. This lodge was chartered by the Grand lodge of Massa- chusetts, some years before there was any Grand lodge in this state, one hundred years ago. We'll may the members be proud of this, and it can be truly said that the people outside the lodge, in this and adjoining towns, are looking forward to the time of celebra- ton with good degree of interest. Judging from what appear on the out side, the lodge is in busy, prosperous condition. l have had an opportunity of seeing one of the cards of invitation. It is very elaborate and in very fine style, signed by the committee on invi- tation, William H. Barnum, George Cook and Samuel W. Bradley. If my information is correct the present Mas ter of the lodge, Hubert Williams, Esq, is chairman of executive committee, Edwin W. Spur of finance committee and Col Rudd of the committee on transportation. It is reported that the large dining tents used at Hartford on Battle Flag day, are engaged for the occasion.
 The names of the speakers that are mentioned, ,are many of them of national repute. Among them we hear such names as Senator Orville H. Platt of this state, Hon J. G. Blaine, Gen B. F. But Ter, Gov T. M. Waller, ex-Gov Holley, Hon O. M. Depew of New York, and many others. When it is settled, who they are to be, will give you a list. The lodge is holding meetings almost every evening. It is said that every lodge in the state has been invited, also those in western Massachusetts and eastern New York. Arrangements are being made to dine from 5000 to 10, 900. For fear the Brothers will think that I am telling some of their secrets, I will close. DAVID.
Connecticut western news., 1883-05-02

THE Connecticut Legislature will ad- journ tomorrow, They probably think they accomplished their mission, have had their biography published in the Hartford Post Annual, eaten the first shad of the season and been source of revenue to Hartford boarding house keepers, and will now return to their homes. Soon many of them will be rec ognized again by the hay seed in their hair, and their cowhide boots will indicate that they have resumed their former occupation. We had expected some great reforms would be made at this session, but history repeats itself, and we must look to the next legislature to correct some evils that exist. The short haul bill ought to have passed. It seems great injustice for railroad corporations to dis criminate in their charges and charge as much for hauling car 20 miles, as they do for longer distances. They have pass cd some very good laws, and on the whole perhaps the people ought not to complain too much.
Connecticut western news., 1883-05-02

A YEARS time often brings about many changes. This is the case with the NEWs-0ca year ago, Col Hardenbergh was the editor and proprietor. John Rodemeyer, Jr was local editor and manager of the composing room. To-day John is publisher of the Valley Ledger, and his sisters, who were compositors of the NEWS, are now competitors of the Valley Ledger. Next in order came c. M. Thomas as superintendent of the NEWS, and Henry Johnston as compositor. Mir Thomas isnow superintendent of the Thomaston Express, and no one knows where John ston is, no not even his many creditors. His shadow can never be less, however, because he was so tall, lean and gaunt, he did not make respectable shadow, but he did make sensation when he jumped the claim with all the money he could borrow of his acquaintances, and what money he could collect from advertisers and from subscribers to the NEWS. He beat every one he could, but none loose more by him than does Col Hardenbergh. After Thomas and John ston, came 0. B. Johnson of Newtown. There is similarity in the names of Johnston and Johnson, but great diff ference in the character of the two men Mir Johnson, we think is very honest, straightforward man, good compositor and retires from the NEWS in hopes of obtaining better paying position in some other office. On April Sd, the NEWS was sold by Col Hardenbergh to s. 0. Beckley, the present editor and proprietor. The composing room is in charge of Charles H. Pease, son of the late J. l.. Pease, who was the found or of the NEWS. MT Pease has two assistants, Frederic B. Young and Will lie l.. Brown. We cannot tell what changes another year will bring, but as long as we reraain connected with the NEws,w shall endeavor to merit the rec ommend given us by BrotherVail of the Winsted Herald, who says: i: "The NEWS will be paper which may safely be admitted to any home circle, and we hope the public will appreciate the eff forts of the NEWS to give the towns in its vicinity clean, sensible and newsy sheet.
Connecticut western news., 1883-05-02
PROBATE COURT, held at Sharon,

\rA PROBATE COURT. held at Sharon, sA within and tor the District of Sh .ron, on he 2lst day ot April. A. D lSs3. Pres
 mJ. WADE HUGHi s Judge. Estate of Harriet 1icknor. Iate ot sharon iu said Dis- trict. deceased
 On motion of Daniel Hall, Executor. Ordered hat six months from the 2lst day of April, ,lS8S be and the same are limited and allowed for the creditors to bring ill their claims against said estate and the said Executor is di- rected to give public notice to the creditors of he deceas. d to bring in their claims within s id time allowed by posting the same upon tue public sign ',ost near est to the place where <, he deceased last dwelt, within the same town, and by publishing the same in weekly news- paper published in u enfield County. anu re.
 Csrsiasd by WftxaAaar kAkEA, Clsfk.
Connecticut western news., 1883-05-02

A A COURT OF PROB ATE holden at North "A Canaan in aud for ,he ni>t'ict nfCanaan on the s0th da of Apr'l \ D l8s3. Present, Jac"t B Hardembergh Eeq.. Judge. William Adam 2d of North Canaan in said> district wing assigned his prthp'.' tv tn Evardus Ives of Worth Canaan County of Litchheld as trustee rhis court doth appoint the 3r day of May A. D. 1883 at 10 clock a m !h Probate Office in said North Canaan a. the time ard place r the hearing relative to the acceptance 8 approval of said trustee; and ia 'rdered b, this court 'haI public notice ot aucL heari"g be givrr. by p"stin a notification ing in some pabrhed i'm or T n reti arst tc said disFr at lrart i've days before the time as signed and return make to this corrt
 Certified from Record
 JiCOB H ,RDENBERGtl, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1883-05-02
CoRREsr oNDENCE.

1" CORRESPONDENTS are requested to send in their communications so as to reach us on Monday ot each week as we cannot insure the insertion of any correspondence received after that time.
 AE Write only on one side of the paper and send something each week If rossible. Don't wait until you can gather full column to send "all at once," but let us hear from you from week to week. if you cant give more than two items at a time, remembering that ne,cs is not improved by age.
Connecticut western news., 1883-05-02
Syyayme's Pills. onFoream (,

SW@yme'S Pills. OmFOraam to the
 SiCks
 Thousands die from neglect to prop erly treat Impure Blood, Constipation, Dyspepsia, Malaria, Apoplexy, Liver Kidney, Heart Diseases, Dropsey, and Rheumatism. But to the dibi1itated, burdened with such serious sick. ness, we conscientiously recommend ''SWAYNE'S PILLS" which contain medicinal properties possessed by nc other remedy. Sent by mail for 25 cents, box of 30 pills; boxes, s1, lin stamps). Address, DIR SWAYNE & SON, Philadelphia, Penn. Sold by Druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1883-05-02
:. Cannot Afford to Plant with ou, i.. ;,

PrTTsFELD, MASS, Sept 1883.
 have five acres of corn grown on Bradley's phosphate this season that I have entered for premium. think it IS the best corn in the country. I also used Bradley's phosphate in the hill for any phosphate. Those four rows were hardly worth digging, while where used the phosphate I have good crop for such season as this. l have used Bradley's phosphate for many years, getting good returns in every case. I cannot afford to plant without it.
 O. T. BENEDICT.
Connecticut western news., 1883-05-02

THE Irish convention in Philadelphia last week was the principle event of the week, if we except the great tornado which swept over large portion of the Southern states. We doubt if the re- suits of this convention will be as mark ed as the tornado. In some respects they are alike. There certainly was a tornado of words at Philadelphia, and some of the speakers carried the con- vention by storm. The convention as- sembled Wednesday and adjourned sine die on Friday. The object of the con- yention was to wind up the affairs of the Irish national land league of America !" and form new organization with 8 wider scope. This has been done. The new league is called the 'sIrish National league ofAmerica, and the newly elect ed officers are; Alexander Sullivan of Chicago, Ill, president; Major Breine of Ohio, vice-president, John J. Hynes of Buffalo, N Y, secretary. The executive council of the new National league are: The Rev Father McKenna of Massachu- sets; Dr W. B. Wallace of New York f; James Reynolds of New Haven :; M. v. Cannon of Iowa Judge J. G. Donnelly of Wisconson i; John F. Armstrong of Georgia and United States senator, James Fair of Nevada. While the dynamite policy was not denounced as much as it should be, on the whole the spirit of the con- vention was such that it will command the respect of the American people. Ire land has suffered terrible wrongs at the hands of England, but two wrongs nev- CT make one right, and the policy of assassination, boycotting and the de- struction of property by dynamite fends and sacrifice of lives of innocent persons, cannot and will not receive the approv- al of the American people, who strongly svmpathize with Ireland under her load of oppression. It is hoped different measures will be taken to compel Eng land to right the wrongs done the suffer ing Irish people. If the result of this convention will be change of tactics in Ireland's struggle with England, then the grandest step forward has been ta- ken, and we may hope for solution of the Irish problem.
Connecticut western news., 1883-05-02
The ED0Stmaster.

Wincheter, Mass, says: am personally acquainted with MT and Mrs Carlton, and was astonished at the remarkable effect of your sulphur bitters in curing their son, and its large sale is undoubtly due to the fact that it is an honest med icine. I know of many others who have been cured by it's use, and do not think too much can be said in it's praise.
 Yours truly, George P. Brown, PM.
Connecticut western news., 1883-05-02
DIED.

AYERs-At Falls Village, April es, Mrs Henry Myers. sged 7S years. SPAfKS At Newark. N U. April a. Emeline wife Of Merritt \. Hpark-. aged 75 years. Berk. ah're Co ri CT please copy. 0lLBERF-At Kent, April 16, Allen Gilbert. aged 6S years. SWEENEY-At Fast Canaan. April S. Jams sweeney, son of Owen Sweeney, aged month. GAYLORD At Eaat c ,naan. April ss an infant daughter off D. Gaylord aged dayr APPLE1 --At South Norfolk, Apri' s4 Mrs Abieal Appley, aged 70 ,earR AYERS-At Falls Village, April is. Mamie E. dauvhter of Irving Ayers, aged 10 yeare.
 The dear one we sO much loved,
 Aaa faded from our view;
 Trensplaused by our aaviour's hand,
 To hlve@ h keAveA aaew,