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Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24
ORE HILL.

The Brook Pit Mining Go. has orders for more ore than they can load at pres ent. The Bacon holster IS being oper- ated day and night on account of the small space the men have to work in, so the rumbling and the dumping of the cars and the noise of the workmen are heard all night.
 H. P. Harris and wife attended the centennial of the town of Bristol, Conn.,, last Wednesday. The colonel joined his comrades of the Putnam Phalanx which formed part of the parade.
 Miss Helen MacArthur, who has been teaching drawing in Philadelphia the past year, is stopping with her sister, Mrs Henry Fish, at the Bellgo cottage. Mrs NJ. Osborne and her daughter, Nel- lie, from Chicago are also stopping at the same place.
 W. H. Barnum, c. W. Barnum and M. B. Richardson were here Saturday, inspecting the working of the mine.
 Mrs A. c. Thompson and her two sons and sons wife from New Haven are stopping at N. Warmers.
 Homer A. Gibbs, one of the oldest residents of Ore Hill, and for a long time merchant and P. M., died of pneu- monia at his home, June IS, at the age of 63 years. The funeral services which were at the house were conducted by Rev s. J. McCutchen, and were largely attended by friends from Millerton, Lakeville and Ore Hill. A large pro- cession followed him to his last resting place in the Salisbury cemetery, not withstanding the dust was almost suffo- eating.
 A CARD.-We wish to take this means of thanking our many neighbors and friends for all the acts of kindness and assistance rendered in our recent sad bereavement, and they will ever be very kindly remembered by us.
 MRS H. A. GIBBS AND FAMILY. Ore Hill, Ct, June 23, 1885.
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24
IH HEAII.HuAn.
Runs from Hartford io Rhinobcck on tho Hudson river, where it connects with
 the NY. C. X fl. R, Railroad.


 Runs from Hartford io Rhinobcck on tho Hudson river, where it connecta with the NJ. C. X fl. h. Railroad.
 Commencing May %, 1885. goIga WEST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. t0.3S m. for Rhinpbock connecting wiu, thu Chicago Express, and the Express for N. l. With Hudson River day hna steamers for New York and Albany, with U. D. Railroad, with Walkill Valley Railroad aud the N. H., w. $. X Buffalo Railroad.
 i2.45 pm. forlthinebcck, connecting with trAins on the \. Y. C.& H. It. Railroad. b,OO ?. m. Connecting rom fittsnold. Al khinoboek Tor New York, Albany and Troy.
 ooINo EAsr. rRAfNs LEAyR CANAAN. 9,5G a. m, from lshinebecI, leaving thoro on Connecting at winstcd for WAtcl- bury and Bridgeport. At simabury foi Moetheld, Northampton, Will. liamahurgh and Holyoko. AtHArtford with Express for Springfield and Boston, aud all points North and East, arriving in Boston at S.so D. m; and for New Haven, arriving at t.3h n. m. also for Ni!hmantiu, New London. Providence N7N York.
 l.eavcs Doston Corners at eiS, Lake Vtli,. D. 90; Salisbury g.AO a. m. t2i0 D. m.. from Canaan for Hartford. A.l5 ?. m. connecting at WinHtcd for Water. bury, Bridgeport at Simsbury for West. field and Holyoke; at Hartford for New Haven Springfield and Boston, Leaves Boston Corners nt 8 s3. Lakeyiilo S,55, Salisbury 400 p. ni. A.50 D. m., from llmnebrck for Canaan. Leave Boston Corners 7.3G. Lakcvtlia al. SAl- isbury SOC. Passenger leave New York via Harlem rallrotd ( at 8 60 D. m. com meet with this train. Tickets sod and baggage checked through io Albany, Buffalo, Chicago, st Louis and thc West Western passengers make but one change,
 JNU. Y. JONES, Supsrtnt,'ndent
 WALTER PEARCE,
 iena 1hcket Agent
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24
Connecticut Politics.

United States Senator O. H. Platt, of the Interstate commerce committee, speaking of Connecticut politics, says that in all probability the legislature which is elected th1s fall will be Repub- lican, and that Senator Hawley will ac- cordingly be elected his own successor in 1887. The senator had heard it said that Barnum was disposing of the feder- al patronage in Connecticut with view of securing his own election to the sen- ate; but of this purpose Senator Platt declared that he himself knew nothing. Much of Barnum' 8 prospects, he thought, would be affected by the success of Cleveland's administration. Senator Platt does not advocate opposing the confirmation of the presidents appoint ments simply because they are Demo cratic, and believes it will be the policy of the Republican senators to confirm all appointments that are reasonable and proper. .--C Chicago Laser- Ocean.
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24

Rev W. F. Blackman will be installed 1. pastor of the Congregational church in Naugatuek tomorrow, June 9.
 The report of the state board of health shows that there were 10, ,S56 births in 1883, 5,441 marriages and II, ,943 deaths. a gain for the year of DIS births, l12 marriages and 321 deaths. One bride was under 15 and several between 70 and so. In six towns there were no marriages The state divorces number ed 45l, the largest of any year since 1877. There were 33 pair of twins and one set of triplets, the latter in Fairfield county.
 The state board of education will meet in the high school building in Hartford on Monday and Tuesday, July and7, for the examination of candi- dates who wish 10 obtain teachers cer- tificates of qualification. Candidates for the normal school will be examined at the same time and place.
 Kansas plains which 90 years ago were treeless now bear more than 10000, 900 fruit trees and more than 200, GOO acres of forest trees, all planted hy her peo- pie. The effect of this has been to in- crease the rainfall.
 Such hay famine now prevails in a large part of the state of New York as has not been known for years.
 Governor Harrison, Congressman John T. Wait of Norwich, Senator Sherman of Ohio, President MeCosh of Princeton, Congressman Waldo Hutchins of New York, Senator O. H. Platt of Meriden. Senator John A. Logan of Illinois, Joan quin Miller and Maurice Thompson will take part in the Independence day cele- bration at Woodstock.
 New Milford is compelled to ''get up and get" the electric light to pre- vent "1ocal deviltry" by its gang of marauders who prowl around dark nights. If it were not for its ''lah-da- dah element" lightning bugs would suit better than street lamps, for New Mil ford man don't need much light to en- able him to find saloon.
 Robert Stinson, aged g years, son of ex-Judge Stinson of Norristown, Pa, committed suicide at West Stockbridge, Mass, last Friday evening. His body was found beside the railroad track about a mile below West Stockbridge station Saturday forenoon. He had shot himself through the temple with n revolver which he purchased in the vil- lage just previous to committing the rash act He had come up to West Stockbridge to see Miss Clara Edwards, the daughter of W. H. Edwards, to whom he was engaged to be married His body has been taken to his home in Norristown for burial. Miss Edwards is prostrated by the shock and all the voung mans friends are puzzled to know why he committed suicide.
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24
ASHLEY FALLS.

School closes Friday for the summer vacation.
 Rev Dr Eddy is expected to preach here next Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock
 Children's day will be observed here next Sabbath in place of the regular afternoon service.
 Over 20 little friends and schoolmates of Miss Maud Van Deusen gave her Q complete surprise last Saturday after noon at her home, all having very pleasant time.
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24
CORRESPONDENCE.

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 H% CORRESPONDENT arer 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 receivedafter that time.
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24
4 t.rent Discovery.

William Thomas of Newton, la, says: "My wife has been seriously affected with q cough for 9 years, and this spring more severely than ever before. She had used many remedies without relief, and being urged to try Dr Kings new discovery, did so, with most gratifying results. The first bottle relieved her very much, and the second bottle has absolutely cured her. She has not had so good health for 30 years"
 Trial bottles free at W. II. Camp's drug store. Large size SI.
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24
New EngIand'. Boot and Shoe Indus

The magnitude of the boot and shoe industry of New England was elabor- ately presented by the Boston Globe in its issue of June l5. Massachusetts factories produced 100, COG, ,000 pairs of foot gear last year of the value. at the lowest estimate, of S120, 900. 000. The Globe says: "New England furnishes more than two-thirds of the total pro- duet of the country, Massachusetts the bulk of the New England product and Essex county the lions share of the states business. Lynn is still king in spite of all the changes that haze oe- cured in the last half century,"
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24
LAX WILLIE.

G. l.. Hurd, D. D. S., will occupy office opposite Wononsco house three days every week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Office hours-Monday l to 5 P M., Tuesday and Wednesday A. NJ. to P. NJ. First-class operations per formed in all departments of dentistry. x
 Mir T. l.. Norton returned home 8 week ago Monday from the seashore, where he has been trying to get rested and to renew his strength.
 Mir R. s. Frary's tuner, A. Leroy Donkey, was in town last week.
 Last Saturday the IIakevilles, not content with being defeated by the Nor folks and Millertons, added another de- feat to their list. This time the Ame- nias got the best of them by six runs, the score being to II. Lakeville has got the players for frst-class nine if they would only organize and practice.
 Mir D. c. Husted won the medal at the rink by winning three two-mile races.
 There is some talk of forming polo club here.
 Since the law was off the lake some very large fish are caught by our fisher men.
 Mir B. s. Bingham of Chicago was in town last week. He took back his son, who has been at Mir Reid's school this year.
 Our little steamer ''Lulu" was launch ed last Friday.
 Master John S. Griggs has received his annual display of fireworks. Johnny is quite an enterprising young man and ought to be patronized.
 Will Bissell returned home from col lege Saturday.
 A most enjoyable gathering was the complete surprise prepared by their friends for Mir and Mrs Edward Conklin of Lakeville. It occurred on the 9th inst, the fifth anniversary of their mar riage. The arrival of the furniture van was the first indication of the intended friendly occupation, with "bed and board" provided. Exchange of good wishes, cordial greetings, music and dancing crowded the swift hours. The beautiful variety of "good things" set forth, spoke most palatably of skilled housewives. Of this social evening the general verdict was, "a splendid time. '" The gifts. tokens of friendship, were as follows:-
 Ash chamber suit, with compliments of MT and Mrs Geo Bower, Mir and Mrs James Selleck, Mir and Mrs James Egg gleston, MT and Mrs William Conklin, Mir and Mrs S. Russell, Mir and Mrs T. | Wachter, Mir and Mrs b. Barton, Mrs E. 0. Selleck, Miss 0. E. ConkIin, Misses J. and A. Gardner, Mir A. Martin, Mir l T. F. Dexter, Mir I. F. Hornbeck, Mir w. Perry, Mir W. Pulver, MT H. Clark, MT c. H. Conklin, MT F. Scribner. Mir c. P. Whitebeck; marble-top center ta- ble, Mir and Mrs B. V. Pinnev, Winsted, and MT and Mrs W. s. Ferris, Ashley Falls; plush broom-holder and slipper case, brides loaf and a choice boquet of hot-house roses, filling the house with fragrance. delight to all, were from Mrs J. E. Danlels, Bridgeport; colored glass lemonade set, MT and Mrs N. Green, Lime Rock; pair of pillows. Mrs W. s. Ferris, Ashley Falls; camp rock CT, Miles and Charlie Ferris; large table lamp, Fannie and Hattie Ferris.
 Happy returns.
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24

HaIe's Honey tho great Cough cure. .2Jc., ,5Oc& s1 GIenn's Sulphur Soap heals & boautines. 2sc. anCornEemOycrkIllsC Corns X Bunions Hilrs Hair and Whisker Dye-Dlack md Brown, soc.
 PIke's TOOthache Drops euro fin Minute. .25o Deans Rheumatic Pills arc sure cure, 5oc.
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24
BORN.

DEAN-At Canaan, June II, a son to Mir and Mrs John Dean. VANDEUsEN-At Canaan, June 22, a son to MT and Mrs Frank Van Deusen. RoBEY-At East Canaan, June 22, son to Mir and Mrs Smith Robey.
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24
State Teachers Examination.

An examination of Teachers will be held at the High school building in Canaan on July Sth and 9th. Successful candidates will re- eeiye State Certificates which may be accept. ed by School Visitors in lieu of the examina- iions now required by law. For further inc formation and the questions hitherto used ad- dress CHARLES n. HINE, Secretary Of State Board of Education.
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24

Enough land in the United States is owned by foreign syndicatcs to furnish 250,0 families with so acres Of land anipce.
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24

Cadet Elmer Hubbard of Southington graduates at West Point this month, taking high rank in his class.
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24
LEAVE CANAAN, aorNa SOUTH:

9.3i a. m. for Bridgeport and New York with through car. 300 D. m., for Bridgeport aud Now York. 3U5 D. m. Milk Train, for Bridgeport and New York. 6s5p.m. for FAlls Yilap, Sunday Milk, 8 10 p. ma, for Bridgeport and New York. Monday Special, 26 q. m, for Bridgeport and New York. Connect at Brook6eld Junction with trains Co and from Darbury.
 c. W. WOOD, Ass supst. H. D. AVERtLL,
 General Ticket Agent,
 General offices, Bridgeport, e.
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24
Sportsmen, take Notice.

A u PERSONS killing, shooting, tursuins fA and taking in any way, in open ar ,.losa season, Game. Birds and lieh on tha lnpda snd waters owned by any Of the undttippa1 in Salisbury, Connecticut, win be trtaftd as trcsnassers and prosecuted as such, and viii also be prosecuted for All violations of inc laws relating Co fish, game and hirds. J. N N. Q, scoyille, R IT. Ball A. l. Snurr Y. w Holmes, Jno M Toeter, J. J. Iandon. P. r, Barton, J. r. MoNtil. Jeremiah Bunhs nell.
 Salisbury. o.. Sept. (. isst
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24
 DIED.

GBBs-At Ore Hill. June IF, Homer A. Gibbs, aged G3 years. TRoY-At Bridgeport, June Is. of con- sumption, Michael Troy, a resident of Cornwall Bridge, aged II years. TREscoTT-At Canaan, June 2l, Miss Jane Prescott, daughter of Wesley Prescott, aged 42 years.
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24
MARRIrn

BATES -MEAD-At Canaan Valley, June Is, at the residence of Henry J. Mead the brides father, by Rev L. F. Bar low, Mir Charles 4. Bates of Alma. Wis, and Miss Emily J. Mead, of North Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24
7FdrcleF'S Guide.
RAILROAD.
June Ia, 1885

PASSENGER TRAINS LEAyE CANAAN, 0ntNu NuH1u; 5.5a a. m. Special for pittsHel. North Adams
 and Albany. 12.90 D. h., for Pittsheld, with through car for
 Albany, via State Line. Connecting
 for Saratoga and inc Nps'. 7.5a D. m, for pitisleld
Connecticut western news., 1885-06-24

Subscription Accountable date the co!ored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber shows the time tO Nwhic the sMb- scriptiOn is paid; thus, R. R. Smith 5JulS5, indicates that Mir. Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1885. Itls hoped that subscribers will gee to it that thei account. indicated by the date on their papers is always correct. and when they pay Tor renewal of their subscription, will ob- serve whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit. and in the event of error to in- form us for correction at once. No claims for er- TOTS these accounts vii thereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, the regular receipt ofthe paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evidence of it's acceptance Cnrrerl.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-09
MOI E AND NOR E.

The silver dollars are becoming more and more 8 nuisance. For particulars don't "see small bills. Howell Courier. s'Save me two bald-headed seats," wa. the laeonic but expressive telegram received by a Providence theater treasurer.
 A Burlington disciple of Miss Parloa insists that fresh vegetables improve hash. Yes, but what fate for the vegetables!-Rochester Express.
 A German physician has announced that no piano player was ever attacked by chol- era. It is evident from this that the chol- era knows when it is we'll of.-Lowel Citi- zen.
 The man in the moon always smiles, and he ought to. He is the only fellow who can stay out all night without exciting any thing but favorable comment-Philadelph Call
 When . woman goes horseback riding she wears 8 silk plug hat. Ske does that the horse will believe she's man and won't be- come frightened at her. She couldn't fool Kentucky mule that way.-Kentucky State Journal.
 The Pope has printed his poems in Latin and Italian. That lets us out. If the Pope sends copy of his poems to this office we shall review them, as matter of course; but hanged if we shall read them. Norris town Herald.
  elephant on freight car It takes woman longer than that to board common every day horse car; that is, if she stops to pass her kisses round to all her relatives.-Provi- dence Star.
 "How," inquiries the St. Louis Republican,
 ''are we Missourians to rid ourselves of those features to which the rest of the country seem to object?' We'll, since you are in the mood for taking advice, permit us to suggest Turkish bath.-Pittsburg Chronicle-Tele graph.
 Cold is said to contract; and yet we re- member that when we were out spending the evening with girl who was particularly cold to us, the evening really seemed to sx- pand until, indeed, it seemed quite as long as Monday morning clothes line.-Yonkers Statesman.
 In police court the other day the judge asked: "Prisoner at the bar, is there anything you wish to say before sentence is passed up- on you?' The prisoner looked wistfully to- ward the door and remarked that he would like to say Good evening" if it would be agreeable to the company.-Shoe and Leath- CT Reporter.
 Erudite grocer (balanciug a can of peaches in his hand)-My dear madam, did you know that we really knew nothing about canning fruit and vegetables until the ruins of Pom peii were uncovered, and splendid specimens were recovered, canned over twenty cen turiss ago? Snappish old lady customer-No, I didn't know it. But did know your can ned goods were very old. How long before l you will have your stock from Pompell worked off?-Chicago Tribune.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-09
Another Natural Bridge.


 In your last Saturdays edition was an in- teresting description of the "Rock Bridge of A1izona,' which prompts me to give you description of one of natares works more wonderful, I think, than the new wonder of Arizona. Some years ago, while rusticating in the wilds, encountered a lone cowboy, who guided me to a natural bridge and cave he had found while hunting for stray cattle ill the canon. Should you be a doubting Thomas and wish to verify my story and de- scription, you can go by rail to Hutchinson, Kansas, the thriftiest little city in the West, and from there by wagon road one hundred and twenty miles to little old-time trading post called Sun City, near the west line of Barbour county, Kansas, and on the Medi cine Lodge river. A mile east of said place Bear Creek empties into the river from the south. By following the creek bed you can drive up into the hills some four miles, where you must leave your vehicle, and go on foot or horseback if your neck is insured. Some five miles from the mouth of the creek you will find an almost unknown wonder. The canon through which Bear Creek courses it's way from the Indian Territory appears to have been crossed here by backbone or ridge some sixty feet in height, and the water has worked tunnel under the ridge, ISdFIHS d OI SpaI gypsum stone spanning the creek about sixty feet in length and twenty feet wide over which an old and well-known buffalo trail passes. The arch through which the creek passes is from if teen feet high at the ends to twenty feet in the center. The ceiling is we'll daubed with swallows nests, and there are no evil dences of recent wearing away of the ceiling or walls. About twenty feet from the bridge, and some six feet above the creek bed, is an opening in the west bank or wall just large posture. By the light of fagot of cedar I explored this cavern, passing through rooms ten to twelve feet in dimension, but of ir- regular shapes, and again crawling through uneomfortably small spaces, and coming out through an opening not more than eighteen inches wide and three feet high, and hun dred feet or more below the bridge. AL though the distance on the outside between the two openings is but 150 feet, one must pass about four times the distance in going through the cave rn. The rooms are now full of bats, and there are number of very com fortable looking bears beds under shelving places in the walls The proprietors were out when called. There are neither stalac- tite or stalagmite: nothing but darkness, cold atmosphere, bats and gypsum walls. The country for miles around this place is thrown up in mounds and ridges, forming innumer- able short canons, in which good grass and stunted cedars grow, and altogether forming the best winter range for cattle on the con- tinent. If some German-American does not soon preempt that cave and bridge for summer garden purposes expect to hear of a Yankee having the whole business fenced in and charging four shillings admission.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-09
How Cresu. f. Hou,ed.

Margery Dean in the BOSt0n Transcript.
 The luxury of Newport life in the large villas would be revelation to the masses of people who have never seen the manner of living of our moneyed aristocracy. The houses themselves are palatial. Yesterday saw collection of tapestries ordered for a set of drawing room furniture. Each chair seat cost two hundred dollars. The keeper of the Duke of Westminster's place, Eaton Hall, I remember, points out to the visitGr the drawing room chairs, which cost one hundred and fifty dollars each; but the American millionaire is even more extrava- gant in the matter of seats. The walls of one large parlor here has been covered this summer with silken fabric costing twenty eight dollars a square yard. In the arrange ment of pictures, costly bric-a-brac and fur niture there is, with very few exceptions, perfect taste, and, with very few exceptions also, this wealth is so displayed that it seems not for show, but for the qualification of the tastes of the villa owner. It is estimated that twenty thousand dollars for mere living expenses are often spent in a season.
 Deputy Collectors W. s. Fuller of Sufield, A. I. Joyce of Norwich and H. s. House of Hartford have handed their resignations to Collector Troup.