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Connecticut western news., 1888-11-07
SHERIDAN. Friends, Comrades and Canvassers
 Please Take Notice, THE PERSONAL MEMOIRS of p H SHERMAN

THE PERSONAL MEMOIRS Of P, H. SHERIDAN est of his widow and children, are now ready and agents are wanted to cover the entire territory from Maine to California. This magnificent record of the life and doings of our departed Hero, PENNED WITH HIS OWN HAND and fully completed on August 2d, only three days before his death, is one of the grandest achievements of his whole life, and on his dying bed he left it as a heritage to his widow and orphans. It is the only book or article of any kind he ever wrote for publica- tion. He never authorized or assisted anyone as is claimed by other publishers in conn pill ing or writing any other book and this is the only publication from which his family derive any benefit whatever. Friends of the depar- ted hero will you please call the attention of all canvassers to this fact and if possible per suade them to make immediate application for Terms to Agents, and territory upon which to sell " THE ONLY GENUINE SHERIDAN his FAMILY and save your friends from being beguiled into subscribing for the spurious lives of Sheridan. Please address all con- muncations to CHARLES L. WEBSTER & CO.,, Publishers of the Genuine Sheridan Book, 3 East 14th St., New York city
 NonquM, Mass, Sept. 20. 1888. . General Manager Associated Press, Ne,c York: < "I have seen in several of the New England newspapers telegram which says that MT Frank Burr, who has written life of Gen. Sheridan, was an intimate friend of my hus- band that Gen Sheridan aided him in the preparation of f.his book and in revising it. The statements thus made are untrue. Gen. Sheridan was never an intimate friend of MT Burr, and he not only never aided him in the preparation or revision of any book, but he ordered MT Burr from his office when that gentleman approached him on the subject last winter. I certainly have no objection to anyone writing of my husband, but when it is proposed to foist MT Burr's book upon the public by false representations believe that the public will forgive me for appearing in the matter, particularly as I am prepared to prove that agents of MT Burr's publishers have represented that am pecuniarily inter- ested in their book, representation also false, for l have no pecuniary interest in any publication about Gen Sheridan except his own personal memoirs which are being pub lished by Charles l.. Webster x Co.,, No. 3 East 14th Street, New York City,
 MRS. P. H. SHERIDAN.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-07
MILL RIVER.

The public school commenced Mon day, Nov 9th, with Geo Curtis, of New Marlborough, as teacher.
 E. T. Blodgett is building an ice house.
 Chauncy Hall has moved from his old place in the upper part of the village to the parsonage.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-07
WEDNESDAY, NOV. ', 1888.
The HI. Ik c. w. Earnings.

The Hartford and Connecticut Vest ern, in its statement as returned to the commissioners for the year ending September 30, shows only small decrease in net earnings from last year, about $7, 500, and that comes from an increase in operating expenses. The gross earnings show about the same amount in excess of the previous year. The figures show the excellent result of Superintendent McNeil's management. They are as follows
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s.,,.crtpsion Account,

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to Smith 5julS9 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889. It is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for a re- renewal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prfma facie evi- dence of its acceptance as correct.
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NEW MARLBORO.

George Mitchell, of Hillsdale, is threshing for the farmers in this vicinity.
 Most of the schools of this town close the fall term this week Friday.
 Some of the teachers from this town attended the teachers institute z-hich was held at Monterey last Friday
 Mrs J. l.. Sanborn is visiting at the home of her parents in Bayonne, N. J.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-07
Received too late for last week 1

Received too late for last week.
 Rev MT Sanborn of Hartford, occupied the Congregational pulpit last Sunday
 One of Mrs Decker's boys got a fall while climbing in the ice house at Mir Battells on Monday, and cut his face quite badly on the point of wire nail, making very painful though not dangerous wound.
 The lodge and barn at Lake Wangaum are rapidly approaching completion, Mir Levi having taken nearly his whole force over there.
 Joseph Camp, who has been living in George Scoville's building for the past two years, has secured position in a shop in Bridgeport and has moved his family to that place.
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TATE STRINGS, TE,5N., July 4, 1888. The Swift Specific Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.: Gentlenen--Sevcn years ago contracted an exceedingly bad caac of blood poison. 1 tried physician, the best at command, but secured no benefit. My throat began to get sore, and my body covered with sores and ulcers. Going from bad to worse, I felt that my grave must be reached in the near future. gave up the doctors treat ment, and with despairing hope I con1- menced taking your medicine. I began to improve from the first bottle, and in short time the ulcers healed, and my skin cleared off and was entirely well.
 One year ago case of catarrh developed in my system. The physician did his best, but could not cure mo but two bottles of Swift's Specific gave me permanent relief.
 ]. H. ROBINSON.
 KAUFMAN, TEX, June g, 1888. The Swift Specific Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.:
 Gentlemen-I have been afflicted with skin disease for about twelve years, and the best medical treatment failed to give me re-, lief. am now using Swift's Specific, and have received the greatest benefit from it's use. Yours truly, WM. JONES.
 For sale by all druggists. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,,
 Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
 Kew York, 75o, Broadway.
 London, Eng, 35 Snow Hi-1e
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Hartford and Connecticut West.
 ern Railroad.

 Runs from Hartfotd to Rhinebeck on the Hud- son river, where 1t connects wiih the N. '. c. H. R. Railroad.
 Commencing July l9, 1888.
 GOING WEST. 7.30 a. m. For Rhinebeck. 12.3O p m. For Millerton. l.20 p. m. For Rhinebeck, connecting win trains on the N. Y. 0. < H. railroad. 3.47 p. m. For Millerton GAO D. m. For MillcrtOn.
 GOING EAST. 600 a. m. For Hartford. 945 B. m. For Hartford, connecting at Win sted for Waterbury and Bridgeport; at Simsbury for Westheld, Northampton, Williamsburg and Holyoke; at Hartford with express for Springfield and Boston and all points North and East, arriving in Boston at 3.S0 p. m.; and for New Hs. ven, arriving at 124 p. m; also for vii limantic, New London, Providence and New York. 800 D. m. For Hartford, connecting at Win sted for Waterbury and Bridgeport; ct Simsbury for Westfeld and Holyoke: It Hartford for New Haven, Springfield and Boston. -g ss 7.Os D m. For West winsted. B. McNEILL, WALTER pEARCE. Superanteudent. Q.P. and T. Az
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EARNINGS.
Operating expenses
s102 BOB S1OS 7S6
S59S76
Net profit,

Net profit, s59,376
 The capital of the company is g, 2,6OO- 900, and so the net results are about 2i per cent. in spite of the blizzard and the outlays for improvements.-[W Win sted Leader.
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Laws Respecting Newspapers,

Printed for the benefit of those who think that ordering 8 paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:- s
 "H subscribers refuse neglect to take their paper from the post-office to which they are di- rected they held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers discon tinued.
 "Subecribers who do not give express notice to the contrary considered as wishing to continue their subscriptions.
 "If subscribers order ths discontinuance oftheir paper the publishers may continue to send them until all arrears are paid"
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A WOMlan's Discovery

Another wonderful discovery has been made and that too by lady in this country. Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years she withstood it's severest tests, but
 her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent For three months she coughed necessarily and could not sleep. She bought of us 8 bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and was so much relieved on taking first dose that she slept all night and with one bottle has been miraculously cured. Her name is Mrs Luther Lutz." Thus write w. c. Ham, rick & Co.,. of Shelby, N. c. Get free bottle at w. H. Camps Drug Store.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-07

In his fifty years ministry Elder Joseph Harvey, of 'Pittsfeld, N. H., says he has preached in nearly every town in the state. in eighteen other states and territories, and Ill three of the British provinces He has com posed O,400 sermons, and has made remarks at about 2,0O0 funerals, but he hasn't kept 9 record of his marriage fees. He is still preaching.
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FOB PRINTING. We are prepared to do y all kinds of Job Printing at short notice and at reasonable prices. Billheads, Note- heads, Statements, Envelops, Circulars, Pos ters, Etc. Send for prices on anything you may want in the printing line. Address all order to CONN. WEsTERN NEWS,
 Cepaan Conn.
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Subscribe for the NEWS"
TGoezers' Guide.

HOusatOnic Railroad. [HoUsAToNIo DIv1s1oN.l
 Aug. g, 1888. Passenger trains leave Canaan, GOING NORTH SAY g. m., Special for Pittsfsld, North Adans Albany 9.31 a. m. for Pittsfleld, North Adams alss Albany, via State Line. 12.30 D.. m., for Pittsfisld, with through car fer Albany, via State Line. Connecting fer the West. $40 p. m., New York limited Express, with through Drawing Room Car for Pittafold connecting for North Adams, connsctine also via State Line for Albany. $40 p. m., for Pittsfeld. 10.14 a. m., Sunday Mail for Pittsfeld.
 LEAvE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. 7.O9 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York. $40 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York, with through car. 2.o9 p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 800 p. m., for Bridgeport and New York. 5.15 D. m., New York limited Express, Solid Train with through Drawing Room Gar. 7.Os p. m., for Falls Village. Sunday Milk, 300 p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York.
 Connect at Brookfleld Junction with trains to and from Danbury.
 VIM. H. STEVENSON,
 Vice-Pres't. and GenI Manager. W. K. LYON, Supt, A. W. PERRIN,
 Gen. Pass. Agt.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-11-09

Husband 81 want rooms for myself and
wife" Hotel Clerk: "Suite2' Husband
"Of course she is-perfectly lovely. The
sweetest girl in America"
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About Canned Goods Poisoning"

Yet, with all the advantages of canned
goods, some people abstain from their use,
because they think they are unwholesome.-
This idea has arisen from the fact, that
among the hundreds of millions of tins an
nually consumed, there is now and then one
impertectIy sealed, thus admitting the air
and spelling the contents. These are easily
detected, from the fact that they generally
have "swelled" or pulled up ends, after
opening, by the exercise of common sense in
the use of the organs of taste and smell. No
one thinks of eating decayed potato, or
spoiled eggs, fish or meats, but some consum-
ers seem to think that because a thing is put
up in tin, it must be good under all circum-
stances, prepare 1t for the table and cat it
without the slightest discrimination. This
sometimes results in more or less severe at
tacks ofchoera morbus, which, in these DAYS
of sensational press dispatches, are usually an.
nounced as Scanned goods poisoning" Be.
fore the invention of canned goods, cholera
morbus was as common as it is now, but 1t
was called cholera morbus, and not canned
goods poisoning"
1t is beginning to be understood by the
medical profession and the public that this
type of illness is largely the result of the de-
composition of organic matter, which, in its
earlier stages, develops form of alkaloid
posion, technically known as ptomaines; but
such cases are more common with spoiled
meat, fish, milk, cheese and ice cream than
from canned goods, and it is safe to say that,
considering the enormous amount Of canned
goods used, they are more wholesome than
any similar amount of food not canned.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-11-09

In America a man finds he can turn his
hands 10 anything He discovers his ability
when he finds he has to do it. In Europe he
generally has one trade and he cannot easily
get into any other. America is the most yer.
satile nation on the face OF the globe, barring
the dudes. In Europe when workman in
vents some new appliance his employer gives
him five shillings week more and grabs
the invention. In America when a man
shows his employer some new dodge by
which he can make money, the employer
takes him into partnership and he always
invents more things. Bat it is curious how
versatile Americans are. You will find man
in the stock business who has been dane
ing master you'll find many lawyers who
have been doctors and doctors who have been
lawyers you'll find people who have gradu-
ated from the bar to the pulpit-yes, perhaps
from both bars you will find q man who
cut your corns a few years ago contract
ing to building railroads. You will not often
meet such versatility in Europe. When man
has once fairly started as a doctor there lie
has got to keep on if he starves at the BUSH
ness. lfhe has been trained for the church
he will have TO die a curate, fit be his luck
never to get any further mp. 1fa man be-
comes clerk he clerks it all his lfe and he
daren't step out because every avenue is
oVercrowdcd. So he hasn't a chance to de-
vclop any versatility, and one can see how the
curious caste system arose in China where
families follow the trade of their fathers till
the eud of time
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-11-09
You Stay"
IUU DtUy,
Youths Companion.

81 remember" said an old clergyman late
ly, "a careless word spoken to me in my boy
hood which has Influenced nv character
through life. Like most sickly, sensitive
children, l was ready to give up hope before
every trouble. An attack Of illness, a long
storm, disagreeable visitor or servant in the
family plunged me into despair.
Fred said my uncle to me one day, the
toothache, or the wet weather, or the boys
who tease you are bad things enough, but
remember they go, and you stay
ut was like u new gospel to me. These
great evils would pass by, and little insignif-
cant mel stayed
at was wholesome idea to put into boys
mind. The feeling of permanence is rare
with children. They are to their own feeling
like anchorless boats on the sea, driven here
and there. Out of this uncertainty come
most of their vague miserics. 1t is good for
them TO feel that, no matter how poor, or dull
or obscure they are, in comparison with
others, each of them has life of his own,
abiding and sure, which Is of importance in
Gods eyes. Many morbid, selfdistrusting
boys and girls need the pose and confidence
which that knowledge would give to them
AS grew older, the chance words took
wider meaning to me. The temptation, how
ever fierce, would pass i'll stood firm, the
grief, no matter how deep, would tighten
the agony Of selfsacrifice would be gone
some day, aud would remain to finish nv
work, and answer my account.
Life itself would at last vanish, as when
the heavens and earth disappear, and yet my
soul, this insignificant me, would stay, face
to face with God"
What are these things that we think and
talk ofall day long? Our neighbours gown,
or house, or bank account, or our own cough,
or china, or lucky speculation?
These are the things that go.
The kindliness in our hearts, the loving
word we speak, the little gasp ola prayer in
our soul, where only God sees-these are the
things that stay, and enter immortal records.
Which weigh the heavier with US?
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-11-09
When Washington Laughed.

1t has been observed that Washington sell
dom smiled and never laughed. This, how
ever, is not correct. One instance is men,
toned by a gentleman, well known for bis
veracty, with degree of of sang froil. At
the time the troops were encamped in Cam
bridge, information was received at headquar-
tiers that the English were about leaving Bos.
ton TO give them battle. All was hustle and
confusion. The soldiers were strolling over
the town, and the officers were but i'll pre-
pared for the approaching rencontre. Some
of the generals were calling for their horses,
and others for their arms and among the
rest was Gen. Greene, at the bottom of the
stairs, bawling to the barber for his wig.
Bring my wig, you rascal; bring my wigp
Gen. Lee diverted himself and the rest of The
company at the expense of Greene. Your
wig is behind the looking glass, sir" AT
which Greene, raising his eyes, perceived by
the mirror, that the wig was where it should
be-on his head. Washington, in q fit of
laughter, threw himself on the sofa, and the
whole group presented rather ludicrous
spectacle.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-11-09

"A soldier who was seen TO take off his
cap while using the telephone informed q
questioner that he did so because he was
talking to his superior officer.
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Prepared.

A minister's wife, who is not as serious.
minded at all times as her husband is tells
some laughable stories relating to marriage
ceremonies which her husband performed
while they were living in newly-settled dis
trct in the West.
This minister always felt il his duty to give
each young couple little serious advice be-
fore he performed the marriage ceremony,
and for this purpose he usually took them
aside, one at u time, and talked very sobcrly
to each of them regarding the great impor-
lance of the step they were about to take,
and the new responsibilities they were TO as
sumo.
One day he talked in his most earnest man.
ner for several minutes 10 a young woman
who had come to be married TO bright
looking young man.
"And now" he said in closing, ~ hope
you fully realize the extreme importance of
the step you are taking, and that you are pre-
pared for it."
prepared !" she said innocently, swell, if
amt prepared don't know who is. I've
got four common quilts and two nice ones,
and four brand new feather beds, ten sheets
and twelve pairs of pillow slips, four all linen
tablecloths, dozen spoons and good six
quart brass kitte. If amt prepared no
girl in this country ever was !"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-11-09
The Story Of"Annie Laurie"

The famous song that is sung by all singers
of the present day, | am informed, says a
writer in the Chicago Herald, is a mystery to
the author. | was raised on the next farm to
James Laurie, Annie Laurie's father was
personally acquainted with her and her father
and also with the author of the song. Know
ing these facts have been requested by my
friends to give the public the benefit of my
knowledge, which have consented to do
Annie Laurie was born 1927, and was about
II years old when the incident occurred
which gave rise to the song bearing her name.
James Laurie, Annie's father, was farmer
who lived and owned very large farm called
Traglestown, in Dumfriesshire, Scotland
He hired great deal of help, and among
those he employed was man by the name of
Wallace to act as foreman, and while in his
employ Mr.. Wallace fell in love with Annie
Laurie, which fact her father soon learned
and forthwith discharged him. He went to
his home, which was in Maxwelton, and was
taken sick the very night he reached there,
and the next morning, when Annie Laurie
heard of it, she came to his bed side and
waited on him until he died, and on his death
bed he composed the song entitled annie
Laurie"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-11-09
CHOICE rOnACCo AND sEuARs.
PERSONAL PROPERTY, to wit:

~ One very fine Colt | Bay Mare. seven
hENGA- years old, Bay Horse, ten years old,
eN~<ll Bay Horse, six years old. very fine
SA0NAs animal;6 Attorney Cows, some fresh
by day of sale | Hcifer, l3 fine Brood n - q
Sows, ! SOws and Pigs, - Shoats. 30&SS0S~
Pigs. Young Berkshire Boar, Lot of Fat IAss4t--.
Hogs Champion Binder, used but one season,
one Champion Mower, used but one season,
Tiger Horse Rake, Grain Fan, Hay Carriage,
Belle City Feed Cutter one Hinge Harrow. set
Double arriage Harness, new threc-hOrse Har-
row, Ouc-horse Harrow, Iron Age Cultrators,
Shovel Pillow. Oiycr Chilled Flows. | Bissrll
Chilled Pluw, Empire Wheat Drill, used but one
season Platform Scales, weighs 500 lbs {; half
bushrl Measure. Double and Single Trees, lot of
seamless ana other Bags, about 70 bus Potatoes,
lot ot Wheat. one ChampiOn twO-horsc Wagon,
nearly new; one horse Wagon, Dayton Wagon,
Moving Scythc. GrindstOne, . sets of Single Har
ness, sets Wagon Harness, one set Plow Har-
ness about 10 tons prime Hay, about 10 hhls
Corn, lot of Folder by the bundle, lot Hog
Boxes, twn-horse Sleigh, one horse Sleigh, to-
gether with other articles not enumerated.
All of the above described property is as good
as new, having been used but one season. Every
thing viii positively be sold without regard 10
priceOr weather.
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purtiral.
RTSEASE.

OF all the bonny buds that blow
In bright or cloudy weather,
OF all the Il overs that come and go
In the whole twelve moons together,
The little purple ptnsy brings
Thoughts of the sweetest, saddest things.
l hal little lover once.
Who used to give me poses;
His eyes were blue as hyacinths,
His lips were red rs roses,
And everybody looked to praise
HIS pretty looks, and winsome ways.
The girls that went to school with me
Made little Jealous speeches,
Because h" brought me royalty
His biggest plums and peaches,
And always at the door would wait
To carry home my book and slate.
"Thoy couldn't sce"-with pout and fling
The mi yhty fascination
About that little snub-nosed thing,
10 win such admiration
A il there weren't dozen girls
With nicer eyes and longer curls.'
Ard this knew as well as they
And never could see clearly
Why more than Marion or May
| should be Lowell so dearly.
So once | asked him why was this Z
He only answered with kiss.
Until leased him-"Tell me why
| want to know the reason :"
When from the garden bed close by,
Tine pansics were in season.
He p!ucked and gave flower to me,
with sweet and simple gravity.
The garden is in bloom" he said
with lilies pale AMI slender,
With roses aud vGrbenas red
And fucnSias' purple splcndor
But over AMI above the rest,
This little heartsease suits me best"
"Am your little hcartscase then %
| asked with blushing pleasure;
He answered. yes and yes again
Hearts ease and dearest treasure:
That the round world and all the sea,
He'd nothing half so sweet as me.
listened with proud delight
Too rare for words to capture.
Nor ever dreamed what endless blight
Would come to chill my rapture,
Could torseC the tender bloom
of plnsies round little tomb?
Life holds some stern experiences
AS most of US discover,
And I've had o her losses since
lost my little lover;
But still this purple pansy bring
Thoughts Of the saddeSt, sweetest things.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-11-09

An English paper asks: "Should men
sew" They should mend, but not sew. 1t
is never too late to mend.