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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-24

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Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

Mir Searls of Thompson occupied the Speakers chair during the absence of Speaker Tibbits while attending the fu- neral of his brother-in-law.
 A bill passed the house forbidding lawyers to give bonds in any case except where he Is a party to the suit.
 A long resolution was read in the house on Wednesday in regard to the alleged discrepancy in the annual state ment of the N. Y., N. H. < H. railroad. Apparently it was from the pen of Goodwin of EastHartford. Lucas ofGosh- en characterized it as "another string from the East Hartford Gad-fy."
 The county seat matter in Fairfield county waxes hot and bids fair to be very bitter.
 A yea and nay vote was taken on the bill requiring saloons to close at clever instead of twelve o'clock: yeas 108, nay' S9.
 Charles S. Griswold of Chester ha been appointed county commissioner O Middlesex county. | A bill changing the lines of voting districts "got lost," so to speak, las year, after having been favorably actet upon by the house. A dilligent searcl resulted in finding 1t among the archive of the expressing committees clerk thi year. It was not printed with the law of 1885.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

The Newtown Bee came into the hands of the present management Tn 1881 with list of 400 subscribers and in . generally disorganized condition. It has now reached subscription of 1000 and is thriving enough to have ordered 8 new press and put up its ad- vertising rates, which indicates very solid progess.-Courant Very true, yet not one man in thousand has 8 constitution solid enough to endure the mental and physical strain that Neigh bor Smith has undergone during the last five years. He tramps from 25 to 70 miles every week and in reality has tramped about 16 miles after each new subscriber. We hope none of his sub- scribers or advertisers begrudge him the pittance which he receives from them and we venture the assertion that none of them would be wi1hpr to do as much work for Q dollar as !. does. Give him liberal and corssa4 support that he may enjoy it while heaan; remember that he is wearing himsex out in your behalf and the probabilities are that by the time he has created business that will return fair income, his health will fail and some one else will reap the harvest of Neighbor Smiths years oi mental and physical toll.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
OUR MICHIGAN LETTER.
70 he Etlito, of The Ne,Ds:

To hte Editor of The Neus:
 The receipt this morning of the NEWS of February IF reminds me that your Michigan correspondent has been a good while silent; but Michigan still lives, and has passed almost through another winter, and while all around We hear of blizzards, storms and floods, the "Wolverine state" has no reason to mnr- mur or complain of weather or the ele- ments. We have had few days of se were cold but no destructive storms, and snow in this part of the state has beer at no time more than eighteen inch.s in depth, and has not drifted tc any great extent. Sleighing has been re markedly good for six weeks up to th.. 10th of the present month, and has been thoroughly improved, and greatly enjoyed. About the 10 inst general thaw commenced, and the snow disap peared and We now have bare grounh hard smooth roads, and good wheeling We expect to have snow storms ill March, as usual, but hardly hope for sleighing, and are all prepared to vel come the coming springtime.
 In common with the whole country we mourn the loss of the great men who have passed away within the last few months, Grant, Mcclellan, Hendricks, Hancock and Seymour. What an array of patriots and statesmen; aud who art, to fill their places Let us hope that in the future, as in the past, there will be men raised up for every emergency that may arise, and that there will be found Jackson or Lincoln ct the critical time to brush away the dema- gogues, who seem to think because they have been sent to congress, that they are "bigger men than Grant" Among the members from this state are two men of this character, but you may rest assured that Michigan is not proud of them, and the buster and loud talking in which they indulge, in common with men of like capacity from other states does not favorably impress their con- stituents at home, for men, even in the backwoods, do their own thinking.
 Nles, Mich, February i9.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
SI.NILUUDES OF CHRIST,

The Rev MT Reid's book, "Similitudes of Christi" published by A. D. F. Ran dolph & Co.,, has received wide notice. The Pacific, of San Francisco, speaks favorably of it.; alsoiThe Interior of Chicago.
 The Central Christian Advocate, of St. Louis, says: 'In his discourses at the Sacrament of the "Lord's Supper" MT Reid has aimed to avoid repetitions and sameness, holding the attention of the communicants to some particular repre-. sentatton of Christ. There is certainly great room for improvement in this re- spect. The most solemn service in the church is often marked by lack of freshness and appropriateness oi thought, and by the preaching of plati- tudes. This volume is largely composed of the material which the author has collected for sacramental occasions. I, is suitable alike to clergymen and lay. men, and is an excellent book for devo tional reading. The Similitudes o Christ, as treated in the twelve chapter, are: A We'll of Life; A Fountain O. Cleansing; A Physician; A Lamb; Shepherd; A Rock; The Living Bread The True Vine; The Door; The Way The Light; and the The Rose and Lily. The Cumberland Presbyterian, ot Nashville, says: 'This is volume oi sermons suited to the communion ser vice of the church. They present , very interesting and instructive phase O the wonderful and many sided life o our blessed Lord. The discourses ar founded on real and not fancied simili tudes of Chirst. They are shor graphicand deeply spiritual. An, pastor would find them suggestive ant helpful at the oft-recuring commun ion seasons in his ministry. We sub join the contents of the volume"
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
BORN.

BORN KEEFE-At East Canaan, February IS, Q son to Daniel and Ellen Keefe. McDoNA1D-At Sheffield, Mass, Febru- ary 8, 2 son to MT and Mrs Willis m McDonald. CAsE-At Canton, Ct., December 26, g daughter to Francis H. and Minnie Case.
 AD DAMs-At Mill River, February IS, a daughter to MT and Mrs wv. Adams. GnLErT-At Canton Center, January ?, g daughter to Francis and Mary J. Gillett. ,~ B1DwEL1-At Canton Center, February 12, daughter to Frederick A. and Sarah M. Bidwell. JoHNsoN-At Collinsville, January 15, @ daughter to James c. and Sarah l.. Johnson.
 CHAMpL1N-At Collinsville, January 29, son to Albert w. and Alice R. Champlin.
 McC1ouD At Collipsville, January 30, a son to Robert and Emma R. Me Cloud. >. ... HUNT1EY-At Collinsvllle, February 12, daughter to William w. and Emma M. Huntley.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
OBITUARY.

The funeral services of Miss Josie Blodget were held at the house of her father, William Blodset, near Falls Vil- lage on Friday, February 19. A large circle of friends assembled to pay their tribute of love and respect to her mem- ory and to sympathize with the afflicted family The services were conducted by Rev B. N. Lewis, assisted by Rev D. M. Moore.
 Miss Blodget had been employed as clerk in dry goods store at Pittstield, Mass. For several mouths she had been in failing health but retained her situation. About two weeks ago she came to her home thinking change of scenes aud rest from toll would be ben efcial, but her condition grew worse instead of better, and as her physical strength weakened her mind at times wandered, but not to an extent that e1- cited any particular alarm, it was evil dent, however, that during those inter- vals she fancied death would be better than life. On Monday night she retired as usual and apparently rested we'll. Tuesday morning at an early hour she arose quietly and undressed left the house, but soon she was missed and the family commenced the search. It was not long before her body was found in the stream near her fathers door. D1 Averiu was at once summoned, and everything that love and skill could dc
 was done to resuscitate her, but all ol
 no avail, the vital spark was gone. Ii
 was very evident that life was extinct
 before the body was taken from the
 water, notwithstanding the opinions ol
 some to the contrary.
 Miss Blodget was an intelligent anc attractive young lady of twenty-five years. Her loss will be deeply felt. Sht , was soon to be united in marriage to { } young gentleman in Pittsfeld, but how vain are all human hopes. In the beau , tiful robe she expected to stand happ, bride, she now sleeps in death; but le , us hope that her pure spirit has passed to brighter world where
 . "Infinite day excludes the night
 And pleasures banish pain"
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
THE HO HOUSATONIC RAILROAD.

The annual report of the Board of will be submitted to the stockholders at the annual meeting, on the 26th, shows, among others, the following statistics for the fiscal year ending September 30. 1885: The train mileage for the year was 54O,s34 miles, making expenses per train mile, Fl cent; cost of coal per train mile, 9.2 cents, operating expenses to receipts, 59 per cent The bonded and floating debts were reduced S42, ,239.S4. The receipts of the road were as fol- lows: From freight, $35O, 976.91; from passengers, ,$22O, 79S .14; from milk. .$4l,- 9S1. 16; from express, $15,OO0; from mails, $l2,363 l2; from wharfage. $l,- $50. 30; from rents, $3,09O. 12; total re- receipts. $645, ,859.65. The expenses were $3S3, ,677.74, leaving g balance of S262, 191 91, to which is added the sum of $S, 2S3. 21, rolling stock earnings, mak- ing total of $27O, ,465.12. From this latter is deducted rents, taxes, interest and coupons, of the sum of $158, 318. 83, leaving net gain after deducting all expenses, of SIP, 146.29. From this is taken $92, 500 worth of dividends. leaving undivided net gain during the year, after payment of dividends, of $29, 9,5462 29; add balance at credit oi profit and loss, September 30, 1884, which was $208, 932. 66, and there is shown balance at credit of profit and loss, September 30, 1885, of $23s, ,47s. 95
 Special rolling stock account: Five per cent. rolling stock certificates, due 1889, to the amount of $2OO, ,O0O have been issued and proceeds invested ir $50 freight line cars and 50 coal cars
 Earnings of cars (1sS5), $25, ,973. 10; de duct cost of repairs and interest on cer tificates-$17, ,689- -89-and there remain
 for net earnings for the year, $s, 283.21 total net earnings for 1885, 'S4, 'e3, '82
 $49, ,4s2 5s.
 The schedule exhibits 8 total of 2 locomotives, valued at $133.000; 4 passenger and baggage cars, $15S, ,940 879 freight cars, $349,5 ,597; total valus tion of locomotives and cars, $641. .537 f Bridgeport Farmer.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
RESURRECTION OF THE II. &G.W.R R.

The recent quarterly statement of the Hartford & Connecticut Western railroad for the quarter ending December 31, 1885, filed st Albany in accordance with New York laws requiring such returns from roads doing business in that state, is very encouraging showing for the road and it's new superintendent. The report shows gross earnings of $91, ,318,- 87 and net earnings of S2S, ,876. 90, an in- crease of ten per cent on the showing of gross earnings in the lsst quarter oi 1884, and the net earnings of the past three months are about three times those of the fiscal year ending Septem- Der 30, 1885. The road has been kept in excellent order, besides this steel rails have been bought to replace iro, on some sections of the road and an en
 zine has been entirely rebuilt
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
DIED..

DIED.: W1LL1AMs-At Stockbrilge, Mass, Feb ruary Is, William H. Williams, aged 37 years. Funeral ut Lakeville, Ct., February 22.
 K1LLMER-At New Brunswick, N. J., February l2, Charles Killmer, aged 73 years, formerly resident of Salisbury Conn. .- LEARNED-At Pittsfeld, Mass. February 19, Edward Learned, ir the 66th year of his age. Funeral at his late resi- dence, February 23, at ? P. m. CRoss-At Fitchburg, Mich, February l3, Harvey G Cross, aged Sl years :; brother of Mrs l.. F. Shetfiel,l, Falls Village, Ct. CALLEHAN-At Lime Rock, February 20, Michael Callenan, aged about 7O years BURKE In this town, February 16, of consumption, Miss Maggie Burke. aged If years.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
THE DRIVEN WELL LITIGATIONS.

A large number of patent lawyers and many thousands of people in this coun- try, who have been users of the tube or driven we'll in order to obtain water for domestic purposes, are interested in the recent action of the United States su- preme court dismissing 10 cases on ap- peal involving the validity of the patent for the same Col Nelson W. Green, for merly of this city and now 8 resident of Boston. This is the second time this patent has been before the full bench of the supreme court, the cases just settled being those tried before Judg Nixon, United States circuit judge of New Jersey. The bitterest kind of fight against the collection of royalties was made in Plainfeld and Westield of that state. Public meetings were held. a defense fund was established, as has been often the case in other states, and the best legal talent engaged. The talk ing of evidence and the various argu- ments were continual drama on ac- count of the deep public interest and the number of people made liable t. damages in case the attempt to break the patent failed. Judge Nixon's de, cision, however, was strong for the pat ent upon all the points at issue. A new organization was at once effected anu mopey raised to carry the case to tn. supreme court, ant for nearly three years the owners of tine patent for New Jersey have waited the slow pace of tha overcrowded court. During this tim, the patent ran out by virtue of the IT years limitation, and the Plaintiel. combination as the day for argument drew near, concluded not to go into court. The supreme court has dismiss ed the 10 appeals, putting all the cost upon the defendants, and thus affirming the decision of Judge Nixon which es tablishes the patent.
 When the Green driven we'll case came before the United States supreme court, about four years ago, several day. were consumed with argument, the ap peal being made from Judge Gresham's decision (circuit court) in Indiana Tn, decree of the Indiana circuit court iu favor of the patent was affirmed, and the defendants settled, paying costs But before that the following circuit judges had sustained the Green patent after long and expensive suits, in which printed evidence covering as much space as three of Websters dictionaries wa taken: Judge Charles l.. Benedict of New York, Judge John F. Dillon of Minnesota, Judge Samuel Blatchford (now of the United States supreme court) of New York and Judge Solomon l.. Withey of Michigan. The pumber of distinct contests, running over years and involving thousands of dollars oi outlay upon both sides, have been about 12, and the smaller cases are numbered by the hundreds. In only one case-in Iows-has there been any opin on ad verse to the Green patent, declsions having been rendered in the circuit court in that state both ways. For 22 years Col Green and those associated in business with him have been subjected to 8 series of bitter contests, and whether the numerous users of an invention which has so simplifed the subject of water supply will still continue to dis pute the, claims for royalties, remains to be seen.-Springfeld Republican Feb ruary IS.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

Mrs Samuel H. Merwin of East Win ,ted Is laid by with broken leg at the house of her son Cassius Merwin, her daughter, Mrs A P. Hallock, in going to take care of her, slipped on the ice at Mir Merwin's door and broke her leg at the ankle, and few hours later Mir d.Sears of New Boston slipped on the same sidewalk and broke his leg just be- low the knee Cal CTS will beware of Mir Merwin's sidewalk after this.-New Hartford Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
MARRIED.

BARrHoLoMEw-BRow At the resi- dence of tue brides mother, Sheffield, Edward Bartholomew and Miss Gertie Brown.
 ST ssoN oN-WELLs-At Pittsfeld, February IF, by Rev J. c. Smart, Harry D.. Sisson, formerly of Mill River, and Lillie c. Wells of Pittsield. DEAN-TooLE- At Millerton, N. Y., February IF, by Rev E. H. Roys, George B. Dean and Miss Ellen Toole, both of Huntsville, Conn. CoNE-CR1ssEr- Norfolk, February IS, by Rev John Depew, ut the resi- dence of the brides father, Winthrop Cone and Isabella Crissey
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
HEREAND THERE.

The Riverton correspondent of the New Hartford Tribune says: The ice above this place on the banks of the Pennington river is piled from 15 to 20 feet high. Hartland has not seen such 8 mass of ice landed on the river road for 50 years as Saturdays ice gorge crowded ashore. Selectman Afford se- cured help and cleared the ice out of the road on the west side of the river on Sunday .. Some of the farmers have sold out their apples. The prices ranged from 75 cents to $1 per barrel delivered to the cars, Winsted.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1886.

The funeral of John B. Cough took place at the residence of Dr J. Bruce Burns, Philadelphia. last Friday after noon at 5 o'clock. Afterwards the re- mains were then conveyed to Worce ter, Mass The funeral to take place there this "Wednesday afternoon. Thus an- other great and good man is gathered to his rest. His last words were "Young man, make your record clean"
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
Never Give Up.

If you are suffering with low and de- pressed spirits, loss of appetite, general debility, disordered blood, weak con- stitution, headache, or any disease of g bilious nature, by all means procure a surprised to see the rapid improvement with new fe strength and 5 activity will will henceforth you will rejoice in the praise of Electric bitters. Sold at fifty cents 8 bottle by w. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

For real merit, says one of the mos ,;elcbratel Prima Donnas, "R. H. DOUG LASS < SONS CAPSICUM COUGH DROPS for irritation of the throat are superior to anything I have ever used. V Sold everywhere. Price Is cts. per qr. pound.
 Three large hogs were slaughtered at tue Brick Block hotel, in Millerton. last week. Their aggregate weight was l,945 pounds.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

Now that hotel is to be built on the summit of Greylock, near North Adams, lraas., there is talk of having 8 signal atation located there, the highest point in the stass, and Williams college may he eG1ed to interest itsslf in the matter.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
TAX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given tha: the rate bll of lss8 on list of 1885, for the town of Cornwall e placed in my hands for collection Said taxee are due on the first day Of March. 1898. Three-fpurh hs of one beginning on the 1st Fay of April,
 will meet the taxpayers and receive taxes on the following days, viz: On Monday. Ma cn 29. 10 10 o'clock 2. m. al Cornwall Bridge Iron Co., store; on Wednesday 10 o'clOck .. m at Smith q Sons store. c. E. BALDWIN, Collector.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

nISTRICT OF NORFOLK SIS. PROBATE D Court, February 18th loS6.
 Estate of Mrs Mary D. Bassett, late of Norfolk, ID said District, deceased.
 The court of probate for tho district of Nor folk hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof. for the creditors of saiu estxt> to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly :,ttested, within said time. will be dsbarred . recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 JOHN D. BAS~ErT, n7-3t Administrator,
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

Just give B. H. DOUGLASS & SONS JAPSICUM COUGH DROPS a fair trial: they will relieve your Cough in- >tantly. Thousands testify to this. Sold everywhere. Price l5 Cts. per qr. pound.
 The Harwinton agricultural societ, hns been helped by the state to th, amount of $l3O
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

The Springfield Republican of Febru- ary Is says: Michael Barrett of Dalton has lost his three children with diph. theria within three days. No other cases are reported.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
Real Essase Washed Away.

Winchester people cleaned and dress ed up dirty bachelor known as "Sil Hall" week before last, who had not been known to take bath before in 20 years. It is said he would hardly be recognized.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
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 s1xrH-If you desire bill receipted. please return it with your remittance.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

Owing to the sickness of the editor, The New Milford Item did not appear last week, but will be issued as usual tnis week.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

Public speakers and singers find B. H. Douglas & Sons Capsicum Cough Drops 8 sure remedy for hoarseness. Sold everp where. Price 15 cts. per qr pound.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24

''1ll attend to 1t soon" Don't cheat yourself in that way. Your hair is grow ing thinner, dryer and more lifeless every day. Save it and it's original color, soft ness and gloss by useiug Parker's Hair 'ulsam while you may.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
Scouts Emulsion of Pure

Scouts Emulsion of Pure Is Especially Useful for Child,ens Diseases us 1t acts both as food and medicine. It not only gives flesh and strength by vir- tue of it's own nutritious properties, but creates an appetite for food that builds up the wasted body.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-24
DR J. H. HERDS COUGH SYRUP

Made in Weetboro, Mass. It is Purely Vegetable. Perfectly Harmless. Very Pleasant to the Taste. and gives almost
 Immediate Relief. Chiln ren take it without any trouble. It is the Great Children's Remedy. .~ In Chronic Coughs even Consumption Great Relief is often found.
 "DrJ Fl. Hero'e Cough Syrup is the best ever tried."-JAmes Pickup. Editor Spencer (MAss) Snn. ..-N aa.
 II havo an obstinate Chronic Tbroat Trouble of To z standing, have tried many prominent remedies but have found nothing lc" bex,hs tn com"xr with Dr j. H h"ro'r ConCh Surup. It never fait tO relieve me. Have used tt year-.' Horace Kendall. Auc- ,ionser, Main St.. Worcester, Mase.