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Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09
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Danbury has not in some time been so excited over anything as 1t was this morning at the reports circulated re- garding the row on the excursion train from New Milford last night. All kinds of stories were aaoat in regard to the muss, and although everyone knew about it no one seemed to be able to give true version of the affair.
 The special train of four cars, In the charge of Conductor Brown, left New Milford at 12;30, having on board the excursionists who filled the threeforward cars, while the baggage car at the rear of the train was filled mostly by gang of roughs, who demonstrated themselves as being the worst possible element that the trouble commenced no one seems to know. The train had just left the Junction and got under headway when some one pulled the bell cord At the time, Conductor Brown was in the front car, and starting the train ahead again, went back to find who pulled the cord. Entering the smoking car, he saw that fight was going on, and those who had been knocked down were being tramp led upon by the surging crowd. He immediately pressed his way to the cen- Ire of the car, and by dealing blows right and left, stayed their operations for second, when they in turn turned upon him. The report came to the for ward car which was occupied mostly by the members of the Knights of Honor, that Conductor Brown was being mur- dered. Coats were thrown off and a rush made to his rescue and he was reached just in time for the rogues were getting the best of him and already had the bell cord around his neck just as the train was brought to standstill, and the gang overpowered. Some little time was consumed in quieting the roughs, and then the train started for home. Stoves were overturned and ten window panes broken.
 No one was severely hurt, but some heavy blows were struck. Patrick Mahney, a section hand, who rushed to the rescue of Conductor Brown, received the greatest injury, his wounds being confined to his head. Dr Adams was summoned and attended to him, but he is not seriously wounded.
 The action of Conductor Brown and his train men was most commendable. Their promptness and courage did much to break the spirit of the rufians.
 The railroad company has already started an investigation. Arrests will follow, and the offenders will be made to suffer for their crime.-Dmbm.y .Ne.cs, Sddurddy, Mdrch %.
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DECORATION DAY.

Twice last season it was clearly dem onstrated that North Canaan has an al- most inexaustable stock of patriotism. Decoration day was observed in a patri- otic manner and yet the exercises of that day were mostly impromptu, but the patriotism manifested on that occasion was in keeping with the war record of this town. This town not only furnish ed its full quota of men for the Union army. but 1t paid its war debt promptly at the close of the rebellion. The 18th of September also gave abundant proof that not only the men but the ladies, and even the children of this town were patriotic, and 1t was the unanimous tes- timony of the Seventh regiment Con- necticut Volunteers at their reunion held in this place on that date, that mo- where had they been welcomed so cor dially or entertained so handsomely as at North Canaan
 At the meeting held in Improvement hall last Decoration, day our citizens pledged themselves to commence in season making arrangements to observe Decoration day of 1884.
 David s. Cowles Post No 50, G. 4. R.. have already commenced making arrangements and have appointed g committee consisting of Rev Dr Eddy, N. Van DeHsen and A. P. Briggs.
 We are at liberty to state that Rev E. T. Atwood, Department Chaplain of Connecticut, has accepted an invitation to be present and will deliver an address. Dr Eddy will recite a beautiful poem, appropriate for the occasion.
 It is hoped the Cavalry company, re- gently organized at Lime Rock, will be able to participate in the ceremonies. They desire to be present and will come if possible. Their services will be glad ly accepted and appreciated and 8 cor dial invitation is extended to them.
 The next thing in order is to call a meeting of the citizens of North Canaan and appoint committees to cooperate with the Post in making arrangements. This meeting should be called at an early date and 1t should be distinctly under stood that the ladies are invited and expected to be present, as on them will deyolye the duty of arranging the floral decorations, selecting the vocal music for the occasion, and attending to other committee work, not the least of which will be the providing of refreshments.
 David 5. Cowles Post are sadly in need of flag. Our citizens can do a hand some and generous act by presenting . the Post with a beautiful flag. The mere mention of this subject will un. doubtedly be sufficient to enlist an inter. est in the case and result in procuring g handsome flag to be presented to the Post on Decoration day.
 There is none too much time left tc make arrangements for Decoration day call the meeting, appoint the commit tees and the NEWS will publish the pro gram, when 1t Is completed.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09
CANAAN VALLEY.

At the invitation of Mir A. G. Stevens, about 50 of the Sunday school scholars and their parents attended the sugar party" given at his house last Friday evening. Now when an invitation of this kind comes from Mir Stevens, it means that there is good time coming and this time was no exception. Mir Stevens and family did what was in their power to make it an enjoyable affair and 1t was carried out to the let ter Mir Stevens has entered heart and hand in the Sunday school work and his efforts are appreciated by all connected with 1t. He also has their thanks for the bountiful supply of sugar last Fri day night. +*x
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09
RHEFFIELD.

Received too late for last weeks issue.l
 Mir Joseph Cande fell few days since and broke three ribs.
 MT Frank Grey is the new member of the school committee.
 Mrs Gore, Mrs Scott, Mary and Harry Scott went to Westfeld on April l.
 Dr H. H. Smith has nearly recovered from an attack of congestion of the lungs.
 AS all the business was not concluded last Monday, the town meeting was ad- iourned till Saturday April 5.
 The chimney of Mrs Train s house was blown down last Saturday night when Sir March heralded his departure.
 There was fight on town meeting day which ended in one combatant being put in the lookup. The other was in- iured by an axe.
 There was no service in the Congrega- tional church last Sabbath, as Dr Eddy could not cross the floods. Rev MT Yeomans preached an excellent sermon in the M. E. church.
 Mir James E. Conway promises to keep first class temperance hotel, this summer. We wish him marked success and hope he will be sustained in this ex- celleEt undertaking.
 Mrs Ella Gore passed the Sabbath with her mother, Mrs Harvey Roys. Mrs Roys is slowly recovering under the skillful treatment of Dr F. L. Smith from a severe and dangerous attack of pneu- monia.
 We are sorry that Sheffield voted for license again. We are also sorry that Sheffield did not vote to buy the beau tiful pine knoll and save its trees to be a perpetual ornament to the village. a thing of beauty and joy forever. " Other trees as beautiful as these have been sacrificed. We hoped Sheffield would save these. D.
 LAKEVILLE.
 The heavy wind last week blew down Dr Knights wind mill, and broke off several large branches from the trees.
 Mir Bissen has moved into Mrs Bost- wick's house, and MT Brinton has moved into "Wildwood." Several other chang es have taken place. \.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09
CORRESPONDENCE.

~ CORRESPONDENT are requested to send in their communications so as 10 reach us on Monday of 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 possible. Don't wait until you can gather fall column to send "sll at once, :" but let us hear from you from week to week. if you can't give more than two items at a time, remembering that neIrs is not improved by age.
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Lr,r, e.rl.x. oorxo sourns
& CONN. wEsTERN

h nAILHoAB.
 Commencing Sep 2s, isss.
 eoINo vKsT. rkAtNH t.kAyK o1rAlN. s.5s m. for Rhinsbect connecting with
 Iain Tor ivukkerpsie, AnnunG at l2OO m, At AsN.lytk h AIS p, n. Mith ktrry ftr hUnduut Ana U A ID. Railroad Tor catskin AvuntAlns, witA WAlklll Valley hAilrOAd an the N. IT.. W, $. & bnfAio kailruAd. l2.S0 p. nl. Connecting rum Pittaheld, at MI. Ierton Tor hsUbsrg Ano for RishkilL Leaves Salisbury st lats and Laksviiis At i1.e2 P. m.
 I2o0p. na. forRhinebsok, connecting with trsin on the NY. Ca A, h. hanrusd. S.b0 p, m, Connecting nvm fittsnula. Al hN- lertontor New lurk. arriving AtA.a0 D. na. Leaves salisbury at a.i5 and Lakeviile AtAlS p. nj.
 6.S5 p. m. Connecting from Pittsneld. Nil. lsrtoI with kxprss. for Albany and ths West,
 Leaves salisbury VI S.S2 and Lslsuli, At6.b6 p. m.
 $40 p. m. Mnk Tram, connecting at Millsrtoh Tor New fork.Arriving ai7.ao P. m, Hans Sundays only.
 0oSo EAsr. TRAINS LHAvR c.HAAH. p.s4 q. m. Connecting At Ninsted for Wate. bury and bridgoport. Al sinasburl toi
 Mestneld. Northampton, Wil- lamsburgh and Bolyoke, AtHsrtiold with Express for Springfield and Boston, ana all polnn North aud kasts afftvlnn tn Boston al a.a2 p. m., aud tor New Haven, arriving ai l.i3 p, m. also tor Ml!hmAnuc, New London. providsnee. New York.
 Leaves Miierton At s.bo, Laktviiis a.Of Salisbury s.it a. m. 500 pm. Connecting atSimtbufl forN sstGsld.
 Holyoke and Northampton. A Hartford foi Millimantic, New London, kex iOrk. Boston, and sAybrook, via, c. V. RR. Leaves Mtilertan At a.tt, LAkevIils aAl. Salisbury 2.3H D. m. ASA p. m, connecting al Ninstsd for Water. bury, Bridgeport At simaburs for MSat. hvld and Holyokes ht Hartford for
 New Haven Springfield and boeton, SIS D, m. Leaves MillertOn at 7.si, L.HksYilis 7.ts, Salisbury 7.bS p. m., for Atnstsd, Passengers leave New York al a.2g D. m
 connect with this train. sos D. m Sundays only.l Leave MtilertoB for West Minsted. arriving al 6.la D. m For time At way stations ana connections see WALTER PKARCR, 8enn nokst ssnt J. P. JONES, Supsrnt, ndsnt
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09
MARRIED,

HARRIS-C0ON-At Harwinton, Conn, Mar. 23, by Rev Mir Elliott, DeForest Harris of Canaan, and Lucia Coon of Harwinton. KNAPP-WILCoX-AtW Waterloo, Iowa, Mar. 26, by Rev I. I. Austin, Donnie Knapp and Miss Carrie E. Wilcox formerly of South Canaan. Conn.
 D-CoRLIS-At Millerton, March sl, by Rev E. H. Roys, William G. Lloyd to Msttie E. Corlis, both of Lime Rock, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09

"A penny saved is penny earned. :" The price of bottle of Potaska Is small in comparison to doctors bill
 "A stitch in time saves nine" One dollar invested in Potaska for your throat will save paying more than nine dollars in doctors bills.
 Undertake, undertaken, undertaking. Undertake to cure diphtheria with Po- taska and save the undertaken an under taking. A life save
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09
u. B. MEAD. Canaan. Conn.

HEALER IN Books and stationery. Books
 D for general reading,in cloth. also Frank lin Square and Seaside Library publications. Books supplied to crder and satisfaction guar Antsed. Best writing papers. direct from man. ufacturers. m large vsrieues at lowest prices Albums Velvet Frames, Iants, school supplies in stationery etc etc. Watson Buiiiing Opposite Union Depot septl2f
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c. N. CAMP, n. D., Canaan, ct.

OFFICE at Camps Drug Store. Offiee hours Ofrom till l0.SU A. m Daily. Sundays fronia Gill lo30 a. m. lf not otherwise engaged, will receive calls At residence Tn evening. Those wishing consultation al other than regular of. ice hours should notify by postal one dAy prevlous.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09
DIS. q. c. nIGINs.

DENTIST, Millerton, N I. Dentistry In
 b all its branches. Nitrous oxide gas for extracting. Charges moderate Alf work warranted. Office over Jones old stand. S7ti
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09

HouSATONIC LonGE, No. UI. F IIAnd \. N. RegutAt communication. Sec ond and Fourth saturday ofsAeh month.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09
DIED.

RO WE-At Afford, Mass, March 30, Jennie,
 wife of Henry J. Rowe, aged 36 years. JUDD-At Cornwall, Conn.,, April 8, Mrs E. M
 Judd, aged 2s years.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09
7FaeeleT'S s Guide.
IIounAToNIC nAILMoAn.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT TAkinr anect Feb. Is. 1884.

kM VI
 WINTER ABANDONMENT
 TAking effect Feb. is, 1884. Through Teees Sold and Bsggss, chssksd
 from Canaan tor the Mtst. rAssKNarR GRAINS LKAvA CANAAN. ooINu RoRHH i2.3o p m Arriving al rittsnsiu al a.a5 p. m. With tnrnlh car from RrtdKspoit D ,OT m. Connecting a5Sass % ., aii,.ny .iS aSS fast enpress. HrnvnR ib Chicago st co th' uclt ? tn. Train srfiNsstn sAfstofa At o.l5p m. 7.S9p. m rsssene,r Train, arriving n ptttsnslu At a,S5 D, ni. Connecting at State l.inr toa Albany and the Nest ht. riung h Albany at io.la D. na.s SAratoHa ni2b5 night 6.O2 A. ni. sprriFt arriving at ptusesld, at 7.A2 arriving in North Adams a.ooA. m. Albany s.26 a. m.
 LEAn CANAAN, ooNo SOUTH; e.a .. m. arriving at bridgeport at l2l5 D. m, with through car tor New fork, arriving at al8 ?. m. At Now Haven al LII p. m. co D. m., arriving At Bridgeport Ai S2o ? m.. with through ear Tor Nev York, arriving At72o p. m.s atksv Haven At i2 D. m. SOS D. m Ailk Train, aruwtg in bridgeport, At 7,s5 ?. m.; al New York. t0.s0 D. n, At New Haven, lu.5Q D. m. 6 esp. m, for Falls hnlas, arriving at 6.b0 D. m.
 Sunday Mlk At sto P. m.. arriving in Bridgeport al Ts0 D. m. New York. lO.So D. ma New Ia. Connect at Brookbsld Junction with trains to and from DAnburY.
 W. H. YEoAANs, sup't HID AvERILL, General Ticket Agent, General oncea, Bridgeport, O..
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09
IauIs " uaRNLN.

UNEACHER Of Piano Forte, Ousan ard Voice
 A Les-un- tL Improvisation given Go advanced Pupils. Residence, LaseSilie, Conn. Al CausAn every Monday. 1yAla
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A RcHITEcT, No. ss Main Street, wipEsd, "A cSnn. iy mayi6s3
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Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09

HOrSfOrd's Bread PreparatI on Healthful, nutritious and economical. Physicians say it is the best baking powder for family use.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09
SOUTHFH ELD.

Snow is disappearing, though lots of it on Monday and some of the roads were almost impossible.
 Why cannot moving time come in the winter |? then perhaps the wind would not be so high. Twas a severe wind this year that 1st of April day.
 H. Cordy has rented bakery in West Winsted, of G. Barber, where he goes in- to feeding the hungry and supplying parties who may want his line of goods
 A. Cook made visit to Winsted Sat urday last, so did your correspondent make a business trip and certainly it was business, one day shoveling snow in order to go few miles the next.
 H. H. Kasson has moved to the Dr A. Rising house in New Marlboro and ELI. Booth expects to go west in a short time and our new corners, Dominic and wife have not as yet domiciled with us.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09
Business Cards.
J.H. .aAHDENBEHGa,
RDNY E. BENEDICT,

A TToRNEY and Counsellor al Law, Judge Of "A rrobate, etc, Canaan. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09
KONK KAPOT.

Mrs Grunda's reports corrected. Char lie Couch has not rented the farm known as the Giddings farm of Nelson Ham therefore George Fellows and J. NJ. Roys both nor neither of them are to move into the house, at least till the Canaan and Mill River Central railroad is complete, which ''by the way" is we'll under way, for the town voted a committee to investigate the matter: William B. Gibson, R. L. Taft and H. D. Sisson. During the day many of all ages were seen peeping round the cor ner of the town hall building, m the di- rection of the new depot site, but alas for some cause recent heavy fall l-of snow or other hindrance unknown to us no train arrived. The town elected for selectmen, Grove Gaylord, William Can field and Lorin P. Reyes; for assessors, Norman Granger, William Kasson and Standard; Standard Is also treasurer; school committee, William R. Baldwin 8 years, Luthur D. filling years; consta- ble and collector, John Moran. O. F.
 EAST CANAAN.
 Lawrence Yorker is quite sick. School; spring term commenced this week.
 Henry Warner will move to the house of Reuben Andrews.
 Joseph Warner will occupy the house vacated by Henry Warner.
 Theodore Adam succeeds Tim Dooly as mall carrier to the B. R. Go office. Annual election of officers of the Sah bath school took place last Sabbath electing those of the previous year.
 Owing to the illness of the Rev Wn J. Thomson there was no preaching a the Congregational church last Sabbath J.P. .Boinay of New York city is spend ing few days in town looking up olt friends and acquaintances of 30 year ago at which time he attended school il the No school house. W.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09

NJ. D's. recommend Rice & Co.'S eclectic liniment and pills.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09

There are S5,000 Jews in New Yolk city.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-09
GOOD CROPS ON OLD, WORKOUT PASTURE

GOOD CROPS ON OLD, WORKOUT PASTURE
 LAND. 1 used two hundred pounds BradleY's phosphate to the acre on old, worn-out pasture land, and raised fifty-five bush els buckwheat on two acres, and took the second premium at the Woodstock fair. took part of the same pasture and planted potatoes, using Bradley's phosphate in the hill, and raised one hundred and seventy-fve bushels of pos tatoes on an acre and half.
 s. O. BOWEN.
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Eastford. Conn.

"Call to arms"-a vail from the cradle.
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Dwelling q the Luther Statue.

Fs
The statue to Martin Luther was dedicated
in iWashipgten sorg WsdnesdaS I The exercises
took place 81 platform built above the pc
destal, which covered the entire park in front Of
the church, and when the exercises began the
1900 seatsproyided were filed, and many spec
tators wore standing Oh walks and in the
Streets Directly in front Of The staue were seated
hebpeakeFa and a6a Yss them Wal, stretched a
canvas protec6 Con from the sun. a Blue cord
WEE az eennl'I sa
statue from view. Justice Miller presided, in
place Of Chef Justice Waite, who was detained
by sickness Seated near him were the spet *
ers, and officers Of the ;association and invited
eiergymen ! from different states.
Senator Conger mich. differed the address
OF the dry, and Rev. J.. s. Morris, D. D. spoke
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tie hymn The statutes stands in tho largo tri-
angular space fronting the Meme rial Lutheran
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nowned group .at 1. Worms, Germany. In Il
Luther appears in colossal bronze, about clever
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The Bad Lands cow boy. [volume] (Little Missouri, Dakota [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-1886, 1884-06-05
tricks II !; esrsa.s Orators

!, Great orators have hot ;serupled to
use sRe ats 81 theact TO pro- uce their
effects lord Brong ham willie protest.
Jig III; a gdinst tie feie lion 81 tie Reform
Bill ~ the Honse of Lords, cried out:
q plore you upon ~ kneesio kneel-
ing before them 81 The WOOL sack, up
on which the Lord Chancellor sits when
presiding inttlhSa House 81 Lord sher-
idan, having fnfbhted lis famous it, spgech
in the ,trialsFof Warren Hastings, sank
/. bask apparentl5 faintiin i'll Tie arms iof
his friends. Edmund Burke
Of the.e7end 4ss of II - Ii speech up
the ii afro ties which might be
expected from the French iint case Of m
ion, drew forth an enormous two
edged dagger, and exc inning 81 This
ISL tile weapon which viii be pointed at
your Threats and mine y dashed it on
the floor with q tragic gesture. Short
" afterward Lord Cairns, speaking
against Burke (who was suspected Of
having amassGd Ills wealth dishonestly),
exclaimed !: And this is the weapon
which is used with fatal effect agaihst
kyou and me y dragging bit, with
fBuTka'S gesture, 4 Eve pound note.
yAssevety one looked TO see him dash it
Con the floor, he qiigtl u, plded it and
sputsit Id Ills pocket + One the most
noted criminal lawyers now in this
country, while pleading the cause Of
lis client, is invariably 30 overcome iby
his innocence and wrongs that his voice
fails, hechok ssobs,, sans forced TO sit
DOWN to recover. himseA y, should
think, Mr.. b g, 'aSFsaiEI Judge N: - -
to, him, lately that the jury would nm
derstand your little drama BY this time.
aAh, your honor forgets, said D - -, !,
his eyes tWinkle that It is always new
jury before whom I play. Prince Bis
marck has a profound contempt not only
for such tricks Of oratory, but for, oratory
ITSELF It is but the gloss That hides
truth" he said lately & your eloquent
fellow is Like q woman who has nathr.
| lily fine figure and who screws it into
stays andcovers itwith tasteless fnery. z
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