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Connecticut western news., 1888-02-08
Hartford and Connecticut West.
 ern kAilrOad.

Hartford and Connecticut West.
 ern Railroad. Runs from Hartford to Rhinebeck on the Hudson river, where it connects with
 the N. Y. C. H. R. Railroad,
 Commencing Nov IS, 1887. GOING WEST. rkAINs LEAVE CANAAN, 7SO m for khlnebeck 12- 30 p. m for Mlllerton. IL 5O p. m For khinebeck, connecting with trains on the N C. & Fl, R. rsiiroad E p. h. for Mile, ton. $40 m. for Millerton.
 GOING EAST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 9.45 .. m., from Millerton.
 Connecting at Winsted for Wate,. bury and Bridgeport. At Simsbury fol Westfeld, Northampton, Will. liamsburgh and Holyoke. At Hartford a with Express fol Springfield and Bostop. aud all points North and East; arriving in Boston at 3SO D. m.; and for Ney Haven, arriving at 1.24 p.m m.: also for Wi!hmantic. New London, Providence Naw York.
 3.O0 p. m. connecting at Wipsted for Water. bury, Bridgeport At Simsbury for West. field and Holynke. At Hartford for New Haven Springfield and Boston. 2 22 p. m. for West Minated. E McNEILI., WALTER PEARCE. Superintendent. 0. P. and T. A.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-08
Anv of our readers who -ill send te

Any of our readers who will send ton cents to the American Publishing Com pany, 396O Fairmount Avenue, Phila- de'phia, Pa, that Company will send them, postage paid, "The Weird and Wonderful Story of SHE or Adven- lures in the Caves of Kor," by H. R. Haggard. Published in four volumes, size of Seaside Library. We hope all our readers willimprove this opportuni- ty to get this fascinating story.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-08

FULL OF PLUcK-Countryman (to den- tist)-I wouldn't pay nothin' extry fer gas. Jest yank her out if it does hurt.
 Dentist-You are plucky, sir. Let me see the tooth.
 Countryman-Oh, 'taint me that's got the toothache it's my wife. She'll be here in @ minute.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-08
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8, 1888.
BARNUNS RAILROAD PROJECT.
[Frem the Hartford Post.l

TROY, N. r., Feb. 3.-Surveys of 8 proposed Housatonic Northern railroad, to run from the state line between New York and Massachusetts, through sever l towns in the eastern part of Rennsa- llaer county, to Bennington, Vt, are nearly completed. The road will be sixsy miles long. It is backed by W. H. Barnum and other prominent New England railroad men.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-08

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Connecticut western news., 1888-02-08
White Swelling.

White swelling.
 Mr M. $. Ilalulin. one of inc best known nSu-ance men in North Carolina, writes from Winston, as follows: Ever since was seven years of age l h,ve had what the doctors call hip disease, and which l call white swelling. My hip was drawn out of place. There was swelling at the knee-joint, where there is profuse rum ming. which has been there for years. Of course this has greatly depleted my sys- tenn, together with surgical operation on the leg bone. tried every known blood purifier to build up my system, but none did me good until took $. s. 5. use it every spring. It always builds me up, giving me appetite and digestion, and ena- bles me to stand the long. trying, ener- vating, hot summer days. To me there is no such medicine for purifying tho blood and building up the wasted system as s s. s. On using it soon became strong of body and easy of mind. My color changed from pale, worn look to a healthy, robust conp.exion
 MT. G. N. Frizzel, of Farmersville, Texas, writes: About August 1st, 1865, an eruption appeared on my arms and legs, which pained me much and seemed to affect my physical condition generally. On the advice of physician at this place, finally commenced using Swift Specific. l am glad to say that after using three large bottles the sores have all healed
 1rcatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,, Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-08
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Connecticut western news., 1888-02-08
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OUR POLITICS.
AGAINST THE SALOON.

Tho MAIL AND EXPRESS is the recognized National organ of the great Anti Saloon Re- publican ncycincrt. T. believes that the liquor traffic as i: exists to-day in tho United States is tha ere,uy of society, fruitful source Of cr:'rrti,,a n politics. the ally of an. archy, schco; cf crime. and. with It's avowed purpose Of sscA!ug 10 corruptly control elections a:i.: lcgislation, is a menace to the public welfare and deserves the condemna- tio,, of oil oc,d ,pan
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-08
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Connecticut western news., 1888-02-08
SAILS RO R Y.

E. W. Spurs saw mill is in success full operation in the Cofing lot of timber
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-08
Legal Notices.

A T Court of Probate, holden at North A Canaan, within and fo- the District of Canaan, on the 4th day of February, A. D., 1888.
 Present, Jacob B Hardenbergh, Esq.,, Judge Estate of Milo Holabird, late of Canaan, in said District. deceased. Upon application for the granting of letters of administration on said estate,
 ORDERED, That said application be heard at the Probate Office in said North Canaan, on the 18th day of February, instant, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice of the time and place of such hearing be given to all parties known to be interested in said estate, by publishing this order twice in the Connecticut Western News, public news paper having a circulation in said district.
 Certified from Record.
 JACOB B. HARDENBER0H, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-08
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by acceptin.. our Cash Commission offers or working ta '.:r valuable and popular prcmi ums. AGGrc...s :!,o MAIL AND EXPIRES, Ecv, York City.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-08
CANAAN VALLEY.

Mrs s. E. Gates, of Housatonic, visit ed over Sunday at Mrs Bateman Brooks
 Bion J. Stevens starts for Colorado this week, with the intention of per manently remaining there. We wish him abundant succuss and happiness in his new home. His wife will not leave here until some future period.
 J. c. Benton, of Pony, Montana, has sent some very fine specimens of gold, silver and other minerals found in that section to Mrs A. E. Benton of thls place He reports that the weather there is very cold, the thermometers going as low as fifty-six below zero and for days at time at monday down to forty. Cold weather that.
 It is reported that c. H. B. and wife are soon to remove from here to New York
 Henry J. Mead returned from Forest vile last week where he has been at tending his wife who is i'll with diph- theria there. He reports her much better A good portion of the young folks have either had or just having turn at the measles.
 The following appears in The Madiso- nian, of Virginia City, Montana : "A Connecticut man has invented new hustle. But if he had invented a way to make Litchfield county tobacco taste less like cabbage he would be much more 8 social benefactor. Evidently the people out there have been hum bugged" in regard to Litchfi.ld county tobacco and probably never have had any.
 The ''young man" of this place has once more made his appearance Having agreed with his 'best girl' to go to a party with him somewhere in this vicin- ity of Sheffield he called at her home on the night of the party and was met by the brother-in- law of the fair one and quite plainly told that the young lady should not go. Approximations aud en- treaties proved of no avail and the young man proceeded homeward with some- thing like murder in hls heart and con- siderably wiser after his experience.
 Joseph Lefingwell, while engaged in saving ice on Konkapot dam one day last week, had the misfortune to slip in. Help being near, he was quickly extrica- ted apparently none the worse for his mid winter bath.
 Ed J. Fargo returned home from Troy last week. We are glad to see Eds genial face among us once more.
 Levi Lefingwell has been confined to the house for the past six weeks. Fears are entertained as to his rec overy.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-08
Please Take Notice ]!
SPORTSMEN. sc4T1n! aAkh

A IL persons silling, shooting, pursuing and 1A taking in any way Tn open or close sea -on, Game, Blr"e and Fish on the lands and waters owned "r occul fed by any ofthe under s,sned in NORTH CANAAN. Conn, will be treat. ed as trespassers and prosecuted as such, and wlll also be prosecuted f all viola tions of the ia ws rela ting to lsh, Game and Birds.
 Lvnan Dunnlng, Geo. K Goodwin, Michael
 Ktane Levi hronson, H. c. Stevens Son,
 Miss sarah Foster. Txlmadge Pulver, Mrs
 Mary E Clark, Hiram Robey, Chas Morris.
 Geo D. CalIane, Leonard Lawrence, Frank
 Gaylord, Wm. P Pelt on, Frederick Bronson
 Hiram Briggs, Isaac Beebe, K. 8. Roberts
 Win Hayes. N
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-08-30

The NOVEL spectacle of a funeral
procession of street cars was wit
messed in Washington recently. At
the funeral of two employees of the
street railway, the other other en-
ployes draped an open summer car,
which was used to serve as a hearse,
and this was followed by string of
cars, all draped, and occupied by
the employees and their friend.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-08-30

AN Englishman who was playing
billiards at public house in Brom-
ley, made bet that he would get
one of the ivory balls into his mouth.
He did get it in, and there it stuck,
it spite of all his efforts to dislodge
it. The surgeon who called in ex-
tracted the lump of ivory, but only
after taking out several of the eek
perimentalist's" front teeth.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-08-30

THE famous cattle trail between
Texas and the north will soon be
wiped out. 1t was 600 miles long
and one mile wide, and when the
original survey IF Colorado was
made this strip was left for the use
of cattle men. The railroads have
now rendered it useless.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-08-30
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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-08-30

til said that time flies, but there
is one man who can beat 1.-THE
musician.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-08-30

\ printer recently walked into a
certain business house in his rounds
to know who desired anything in
the way of advertisement and motto
ed drummer stood by the counter
with his sample valise ready to open.
Anything You want to say in the
paper this week ?" asked the printer
OF the business man behind the
counter. "No," said the business
man, Il don't believe in Iadvertis-
ing. | wouldn't give cent for all
the Advertising" The drummer
waited till he was half way to the
door then slowly taking up his sam
pie valises remarked, "Well that
lets me out. / don't care to sell on
time to any man, who, at this age,
does not believe in advertising.
prefer to deal with live men. When
/ want to strike up trade with q
dead man I'll go to a graveyard anc
swap business. Good day. PHO
Point Mirror.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-08-30

Kansas is anxious to annex the
strip of land called "No Mans land, )"
adjoining the State. Not, the news
papers say, for boom purposes, hut
for protection. Every thief and
murderer who commits crime in
Western and Southern Kansas makes
a break for No Mans Land, where
he is as safe as the manslayer of old
IN the city of refuge.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-08-30
MARIETTA, GA
THURSDAY MORNING. AUG. 80, 1888.

Why is dogs tail great novel
ty 3? Because no one ever saw it
before.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-08-30

There is an end to all things, ex-
cept the repairs in brand new
house.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-08-30

What is that which, the more you
take from it the larger it grows ? A
hole.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-08-30

Long-Haired Stranger My
friend, don't you believe in that
grand old maxim that honesty is
the best policy?'
Citizen.-Well, l didn't use to,
sir; but now that | have accumula-
ted snug fortune and retired from
business, I'm beginning to think
there's something in it. An honest
man, stranger, is a very noble work
indeed.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-08-30

ABOUT two weeks ago Henry
Goetz gave James X. Mosser of
Hanover, a large farm dog, which
was immediately shipped by rail
from Phillipsburg, N. j., to Will
Transport, 40 miles away. The
other day the dog walked into his
former masters house in a starved
and wornout condition. 1t was
learned that he had left Williams
port a week ago and had walked the
entire distance. How he found his
way back is the wonder of the story.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
Vermont.

large family, and the subject Of this
sketch was compelled to rely early upon
his own exeltlons. At the age OF eleven
years he left home to make his way IN
the world, commencing as clerk IN
general store at 81 month wages.
Having inherited love of learning
and q determination to acquire tho
rough education, no succeeded 10 enter
ing Wabash College, at Charlottesville
Ind, in 1851, and through his own ef,
forts, with partial help, supported HIM
self through his college course, gradu-
ating in 1856. The day he graduated he
was elected president OF the female semi
nary at Charlottesville, which position
he held for three successive years after
which he became principal of the High
School, then just established IN
that city During this period he
pursued the study of law as his
chosen profession, and in the fall of
1861 began the practice of law at Craw-
louisville. From that day until the
present he has been kept constantly busy
in his practice. He removed to Indian
apolis IN 1871 and entered into the part
nership with Joseph +. Mcdonald.
Their relations as partners have been
continued to the present time. The
practice OF the firm, which has other
members than those named, is of wide
extent, involves cases OF the weightiest
importance, ana has been attended with
unusual successiu results. Forth last ten
years Mr.. Buffers personal practice has
been chiefly confined 10 the United States
Circuit and Supreme Courts. AS a
jurist he stands IN the first rank In a bar
that embraces in its list many OF the
ablest lawyers of the country. Mr.. But
Ter has always affiliated ardently
with the Republican cause, and has
taken no inconsiderable part in for
warding the interests of that political
party. He has been an active worker in
every political campaign since the forma-
ton OF the Republican party, speaking
throughout the State of Indiana and ex-
tending his labor to other States. He is
a popular political orator. and his adj
dresses have been extensively published
and circulated,
Mir. Butler is fairly tall, OF light build,
and well proportioned. The accompany
ing portrait is an excellent likeness of
the gentleman who may be Cabinet
officer. Like the President-elect. he is
an active member Of the Presbyterian
Church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
THE THIRD VICTIM.
BODY OF ANOTHER on HAwRgs Chill
DREE FOUND IN THE LAKE.
A New Sensation for Birmingham and
Additional Evidence OF the
Murderer's Atrecity.
.tsv telsrraph to tho Dispa,ch.I

BIRMIxGHlM, ALA, December 15.-The
body OF Irene Hswes, the second daughter
Of Richard HAYES. was found In the lake at
Lake View at 11:2O this morning by Detec-
tive Robbins. The water had been drained
until 1t was only foot or two deep. The
child wore a small slip ball covering the
BODY, and hemp cord fastened two heavy
fish plates weighing thirty pounds each to
the babe. The searchers had bout made up
their minds to give up when Robbins
thought he would make one more attempt.
He threw In his line and brought up the
borrid find. The body was badly decom>
posed, but was NJ once identified by James
Halves. Richards brother, rs that OF the
dead Irene. The child was found about
twenty feet from the place where Mrs.
Hawes's body was concealed. There were
no marks OF violence. The find caused no
excitement, as the people had expected for
week that It would be found near where the
motber's body was discovered. When told
thst the BODY Of bis other missing child bad
been found, IIawes had nothing 10 say, ex.
cept 10 ask in an Indifferent sort OF way
where Il was. lie then refused to answer
any questions. No trouble is expected to-
night but the guard at the Jail has been IN
creased as a matter OF extra precau.ion. No
other attempt 10 lynch Hawes Is anticipated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
JOHN MAYNARD BUTLER.
or Indiana, Named for Cabinet Po-
sGtiOn in the Coming Admin
fsfraffOa

John MAYNARD Butler, OF indianapolis,
is said to be an intimate friend Of Presi-
dent-elect Harrison. and the extrsordi-
nary service he rendered the Republican
cause during the recent campaign, re-
garded in connection with the friend
ship indicated, has originated the rumor
that be will be called upon to take
a prominent part in the councils Of
President Harrison. During the cam
paign lately closed Mr.. Butler made over
forty political speeches in Indiana, can
yassing the State quite thoroughly in
the interest Of the Republican cause.
His first speech in the campaign was
published and widely circulated through
ont Indiana and several other States.
1t is interesting 10 remember that ex-
Senator Joseph j.. Mcdonald is senior
partner in the law firm to which Mr..
Butler belongs
John Maynard Butler was born at
Evansville, Ind, September II, 1884.
His parents were the Rev. Calvin Butler,
q Presbyterian minister, and Malvina
French Butler, the latter of whom was a
direct descendant of Governor Bradford,
OF Massachusetts. Both were natives OF
Vermont. They were blessed with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

was heard throughout the land. Under
the second call OF President Lincoln
for three hundred thousand men the
Richmond City Grays made him their
captsin. He rendered his company TO
Governor Morton for service during the
war. II was at once accepted, and on
July 5, 1861, he was assigned TO regi-
ment OF Indiana volunteers. With MS
regiment he participated in many en-
gagement& At Gettysburg, where ms
regiments part OF The old Iron Bri-
gade--lost ~ per centum OF the men en-
gagged on that day, Colonel Dudley was
one OF the wounded His right leg was
amputased after the battle. Dudley re-
ceiyed n brevet as brigadier-g general OF
volunteers "ior gallantry in action July
], 1863"
At his home in Wayne county, Ind,
Colonel Dudley was twice elected clerk
of the Circuit Court in 1866 and 1870.
On January 10, 1875, he was admitted
10 the bar, but discontinued practice the
September following to become cashier
of the Richmond Savings Bank,
from which be was appointed United
States Marshal for Indiana on
February IL, 1879. President Garfield
made him Commissioner OF Pensions.
He resigned the Office in November,
1884, and began the practice OF law IN
Washington. His recent appointment is
his first official connection with the Ma
tiopal Republican Committee, but he
served that body in 1884. He has also
served in several campaigns as member
of the State Committee and Executive
Committee OF Indiana. Besides his law
business Colonel Dudley is interested IN
the construction of cable roads.
He is a mau six feet in height, broad
shouldeied and erect, with the bearing
of an old soldier, which his lameuess
makes more apparent. His hair is dark !;
ne has large, dark eyes, pleasing Tea
lures, and engaging manners. He IS
hard worker himself, aud has the faculty
Of getting vast amount of work out OF
others. Dudley has the resources, cool
ness, and courage OF the leader. In the
year 1864 he married the daughter OF an
Episcopal minister of Richmond, Ind,
and the same year united with the
church Of his clerical father-ln-law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
JOHN r. MORGAN,
Reelected United states Senator
from Alabama.

John I. Morgan was elected TO the
United States Senate as successor TO
George Goldthwaite in 1876, and took
his seat March 3. 1877. lie was re-
elected in 1882. His present term OF
service will expire March ,, 1889, aud
he has Just been reelected, receiving all
the votes cast.
Senator Morgan has resided in the
State of Alabama since he was nine
years old. Before that time his family
were residents Of Tennessee, in which
state. at Athens, McMinn county, he
was born June %, 1924. He was ibe-
rally educated, and after graduation
read law. In ls45 he was admitted to
the bar, and has practicod law success
fully ever since, with the exception of a
period Of service in the Confederate
army and the time be has de-
voted TO his duties as Unite
States senator. he was a presiden-
tial elector in 1860 for the State at large,
and voted for Breckenridge and Lane.
When, in 1861, Alabama held State
convention TO consider the political sit
uatiou, Morgan was delegate from DGl-
las county. The result of the conven-
ton was the passage Of the ordinance OF
secession. In May, 1851, Mr.. Morgan
enlisted as a private soldier in Company
|, Cahawba Rifles. When 1t was as
signed to the Fifth Alabama regiment