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Connecticut western news., 1888-02-01
WEDNESDAY. FEB. 1, 1888.
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
Editor ofNe,rs.

Editor of Ne,rs.
 sc. H. B." feels weak He little dreamed when he gave you playful punch in the ribs that you would lose your temper and turn upon him with your school boy argument and call him . highway robber and chicken thief. Nor did he dream that you would accuse him of bringing you mouldy chest nut" If you had but taken the trouble to bring the powerful rays of your "Star of Bethlehem" to bear upon it, it is just possible that you would have had revealed to you the fact that what seemed tosyeu mould on the, chestnut was only mud on your spectacles.
 "C.s H., B." supposed that a !" country editor" with patent inside, tor outside, do not remember which side is patented wonld be better post cd concerning the proper application of this much used 1pression-''chestnut, :" but he gives 1t up. Your ignorance in this matter is only surpassed by your very limited knowledge of what consti- tutes common decency in your treat ment of contributors to your paper. "C. H. B." is sorry he punched so hard, but really he was not aware that such 8 punch would knock your wind mill out of gear, or, in other words, he did not expect you would get mad. He supposed you would prove your loyalty to your Star of Bethlehem" since you had for some months past been sole proprietor of the little wanderer, and launch out with your accustomed vigor and brilliancy in defense of the prodigy you were nursing so tenderly, but to the surprise of your now crushed and humble servant, as we'll as to the readers of the NEWS all over this broad land you deserted your protege in the hour of peril, and, lodging behind the great swinging gate in your editorial sanctum you begin singing mud, maliciously, right and left, evidently hoping that some of 1t might hit somewhere. I am sorry that mud seems to be your only argument, your only weapon, and 1t is my 1" "skientihc" opinion that mud may sometimes muddle a country editors brain to the extent that he may not ereryachere be recognized as authority on matters of astronomy, at least.
 I don't want to play any longer am tired. Now don't be too hard on [ fellow. I expect, of course, to bt executed, but is it necessary to hay, fireworks in the evening? Sling il your malicious insinuations, and, if yo, choose, hold this contribution until W, have thaw, then gather your mud start your wind mill and slather us over Yours till the thaw comes. r.
 P. S.-Don't forget to pray for mud
 c. H.. B..
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Hartford and Connecticut Vest ern Railroad.

Hartford and Connecticut West. E ern Railroad. Runs from Hartford to Rhinebeck m th. Hudson river, where it connects with the N. Y. c. & H. R. Railroad.
 Commencing Nov IS. 1887.
 GOING WEST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 7.30 &. m. for Rhinebeck, 12.30 p. m for Millerton. ll.5O p. m. For Rhinebeck, connecting ,.;., !.
 trains on the N Y. c. X H. R. rsS,rn.sS 47 p. m. for Millerton oao GAO p. m. for Millerton.
 GOING EAST. TRAINS LEAvEuAnAAs 9.45 .. m., from Millerton,
 Connecting at Winsted for u.. ,s bury and Bridgeport. AtSim.hus.Nsee t liamsburah and Holyoie. XtHMil: VII:
 with Express for Springfield and Rostoo aolo
 and all points North and East. Do:tons
 ID Boston at S8o p. m.; and for NayE
 Haven, arriving at .A p.m.: si.o NsM so..
 WilliWantic, New London, Provido,snoa1 so1 3.0O p. m. connecting at Winsted scr w..
 nury, Bridgeport At Himsbury for Wsst-
 field and HolyOke. At HartSnr6 x"-
 New Haven Springfield and Res.aN1 s01 zz p. m. for West Winsted. 'Sns E; McNElLL, WALTER PRARCr ' noPeE1nSe10e0t. MMs 0. VI nrsS 1e A s
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ANatiOna! NGMspaper
OUR POLITICS.

We believe the Republican party to be the true instrument o7 the POLITICAL. PROG- RESS of tEa .s:.':". ':s. yeople; and holding that the hoEcs ss-,: :e,.,ant of it's principles is the best e,.ar:ipsco n9 t-r rat.cilal welfare, we shall suppor5 lc.;i "i. .:a our might; but we shall 1lalwa.rs treat cn-s.=ln,- parties with con. sideration an.s f;.ir .>lay.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-01

The Poughkeepsie Eagle says: One day last week while the members of the Schoharie County Anti-Horse Thief Society were holding their annual meeting at Schoharie and congratulat- ing each other over the fact that no horses had been stolen from members of the society during the year, some cheeky thief stole horse with which one of them had come to the meeting
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-01
AGAINST :slE SALOON,

Tho MAT ANU :3xI:RTss is the recognized National cigan :t |, s~-oat Anti Saloon Re- publican n:oyG."o:. ;. believes that the liquor tratl:c a # e;-ia.-, to-day i'll the United States is tise eiiel:,y eE society, 6 fruitful sourco Of co:.n:,sio, iM Is'.tics the ally of an- archy, q s,>oc: = rsirae. and. with it's avowed purpose 0. aac2.i:sg to ccrruptly coutrol electors i..a,. ie. :s:stica. is q menace to tho public we.;aEt ssatt deserves the condemna- tiop of el1 ecs,.l n,nn
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-01
To mc. H. B.

You wrote 8 characteristic letter ex- pressing your high and mighty con- tempt for the press and the pulpit. Your letter shows for itself and you can- not change it or humbug anyone by now saying 1t was only "a playful punch in the ribs.''
 Beg your pardon. I did not cali you "a highway robber and chicken thief. !" Those are your words, not mine ; your own estimate, not mine. You have accused yourself.
 You intimated that the press and the pulpit were humbugging the people. Possibly they were. If SO, then one or more astronomers must be the cause of it. for the press and the pulpit never concocted the various statements about the Star of Bethlehem. The press and the pulpit are innocent of any intention 10 humbug the people, and I felt called upon to resent your attack, and, inas- much as you voluntarily proclaimed that you verify believe the American people "like to be humbugged" l enquired if you practiced what you preached, or spoke from experience ] mentioned several ways in which Canaan people had been humbugged, but don't hutter unless you are wound. cd, and don't put on any more coats than fit you.
 I ought to know what a chestnut is, inasmuch as I have often heard s.Charles the First'' sing "Wher George the Third was King" To these many years, perhaps twenty-seven' times.
 Altar reading Richard A. Proctor's article about the Star of Bethlehem, infer that he believes there never was { 8tar of Bethlehem. He seems to rejec oven the statement recorded in the oecond chapter of Matthew. Perhaps HVou are one of Proctor's disciples. 11o not pretend to be an astronomer, O %Snthority in regard to the Star o S3ekhlehem, but this much I do know fhat Star from Bethlehem appeared il fhe Pilgrim church at Christmas time.
 It is not surprising that you do no
 now whether the NEWS has paten
 i1e or patent outside. You are not 7 eubscriber. But if you would like t, IS1 ths item headed, Panic In Min
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-01
SOUTRElELD.

It has been dreary enough, but not for the want of air, for it has been blow ing tempestuously several days almost continually, so that on Sunday there was no road anywhere, and no preach ing in either of the churches.
 Frank Cook and Miss Miller came out to donation lastl Wednesday, and have not been able at this writing, to get back to Great Darlington.
 The amount given to Rev A. N. Bene- dict was $50 cash, and goods to the amount of s60 in all. The storm pre- venting many from going out
 l. N Baldwin is still with friends here.
 The 0. l.. s. c. met with Mrs Fl. P. Dwyer last week, and meet with Mrs E. A. Scoville this week Tuesday evening.
 If you are not taking it, subscribe for the NEWS at once, 'tis one of the best,
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-01
SPORTSMEN. iCAT5n 1Axn !

A IL persons killing, shooting pursuing and A taking in any way, in open or close sea son, Game, Birds and Fish on the lands and waters owned or occupied by any ofthe under signed in NORTH CANAAN, Conn.,, will be treat will also be prosecuted for all violations of tho laws relating to Fish, Game and Birds. Lyman Dunning, Geo. K. Goodwin, Michael
 Keane. Levi Bronson, H. c. Stevens Son,
 Mary E. Clark, Hiram Robey, Chas Morris
 Geo D. Callame, Leonard Lawrence. Frank
 Gaylord, Wm. P. Pelt or, Frederick Bronson
 Hiram Briggs, Isaac Beebe, E. 8. Roberts Vim. Hayes. If
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-01

Notwithstanding the severe storm of Wednesday eeening last large number gathered at the parsonage and spent the evening in social intercourse and par taking of variety of refreshments iberally provided by the visitors. Be- sides the fragments" that remained, over sixty dollars in cash and it's equlva- lent, were left for the benefit of the Parson. Since that evening other sub- stantial gifts have come in, with perhaps "more to follow" The subscriber but partially expresses hereby his most sin cere thanks for these timely gifts, and for the kindly feelings which prompted and accompanied them. May the bless ing of the Lord that maketh rich and addeth no sorrow herewith, attend the life of every one whether donor of "goods" or the giver of good will.'
 A. N. BENEDICT,
 Baptist Parsonage,
 Southfeld, Mass, Jan. 28, 1888.
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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-10-16
Prudence Prudence

In medication in aught else prudence should be
guide. Yet thousands cast 1t the winds Every
nostrum finds its patrons, the medical empires of
every false school have their gus Every change in the
gamut OF humbug is rung successfully-for a time at
least the notes being furnished by the credulous In
happy contrast to the advertised mpostures of the
day stands Hosetters Stomach Bters in its third
decade of popularity approved and recommended by ply
scans Endorsed by the press of many lands sought and
priced by nvads everywhere 1t is ascerained spe-
cifc for and tave OF maaria diseases chronic
indigestion, liver complaint and constipation checks
growth of rheuma and neuralgia is peerless invg-
and useful duretic Nervous people benefit by it
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-10-16
The Monticello ROnd.

The brownsville and Monticello railroad WAS
opened for business on Monday, an account of
which was published in our dispatches yesterday.
This road connects Monticello and a rich and pros
porous section Of Florida with the railroad system
OF the entire country. 1t will help Savannah's
trade, because Savannah is the natural market for
all the territory tributary to this new artery of
commerce.
Monticello had been trying for thirty years to get
direct railroad communication with Savannah and
had it not been for the berality of the Savannah,
Florida and Western railway she would be trying
yet. The first committee that WAS appointed to
seek conference with COL Haiues, the general
manager of that railway, met with very cordial
reception. 1t was told that il Monticello would
furnish the road-bed, to either Qutman Dixie the
Savannah, Florida aud Westrn would furnish the
rails, put them down, equip the road with rolling
stock and run it. 1t WAS thought that the roadbed
could Ire constructed for about 81 500 per mile. An
investigation showed lOwever, that Qultman was
not disposed to aid the enterprise for the reason
that she looking for railroad connection in
anotlet direction, and Monticello was not favora
bly, disposed toward the Dixie connection.
| The committee informed Col Hanes of its fail
ure to get sufficient assistance to construct the
roadbed to Quitman and suggested that the only
chance for Monticello to get direct northern all
| road connection was by means OF road to Thorn
asvile. Col. Haines again considered Monticello's
needs, and finally proposed that If that town would
build the roadbed and bridges and provide the cross
ties OF line to Townsville. the Savannah, Florida
and Western would construct a road to that point,
and equip and operate it. This offer was accepted
| by Monticello, and about $40, 900 in all was sub
| scribed survey was ordered, and it appeared
that Monticello would have TO raise $4,000 to keep
her part of the contract This, it became evident
she could not do. Her citizens were in despair and
again Col Haines appealed to and successfully
He promised that the Savannah Florida and West
ern would complete the road if Monticello would
secure the right Of way the State line aud con-
tribute the amount she had already raised. The
road was finally finished on these terms and Month
cello now has an outlet that will be of vast benefit
to her and to the territory tributary to the new
road. 1t will give her such boom that she will
hardly recognize herself few years hence. The
more railroads that built in the territory whose
be for Savannah
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-10-16

young man Haunting the symbol of the
party which offers free whiskey to the
masses. You are putting the cup"
Leonidas went into the baggage ca
boose Of the smoking-car, where he gave
the baggage man the cigar he had meant
to smoke that evening. He also put his
button in his pocket; but not before the
baggage-man had said: "They're she'd
dim them things lively nowadays, since
the Old Man knocked out Canada.
When Leonidas got home he told his
father about his experience. The old
gentleman took the button and carefully
deposited it in the kitchen stove.
My son." said he, "any man can vote
as he blame pleases to in this free coun-
try. But when man, or even a twenty
year-old boy, puts trade mark on him.
self two months before election, to pro-
claim his opinions to the public at large,
he awakens the sense Of humor in the
great American people. and while he may
be present at the subsequent Picnic, be
will probably not participate in the Mer-
riment "-Puck.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-10-16

In speech in Boston last Saturday,
Mr.. Putnam, this years Democratic can
didate for Governor of Maine, said that
during the recent campaign in his State
one Of the political speakers told him he
had only heard Harrison's name once.
"He," said Mr.. Putnam, event into an
apothecary's shop in Maine-you know
what such shops are there-and heard q
man saw: tGive me another of those
Harrisons.'
of Colonel Brice's trip to the West
the Philadelphia Telegraph (Rep.) says:
"This Chicago conference means busl-
ness, and the sooner the managers OF the
Republican campaign realize this the bet
ter it will be for the party and the coun-
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-10-16

try. The day has gone by when the Re-
publican party can confidently rely on a
solid array of States north Of the Ohio
river. The leaven of revenue reform has
been working in the States OF the North
west particularly for nearly dozen years,
and it never was more active than it is to-
day"
The Washington Sunday Gazette, straight
out Republican says" II the Republican party
cannot succeed without making little god on
wheels ofJlm Blaine, then ii ought to be and
will be CANNED"
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NOT APIMPLE ON HIM NOW

bad with Eczema. Hair ALI gone.
scalp covered with eruDfiOms.
Thought his hair would never
grow. Cured by CNficurA Rene.
dies. RaulI. Splendid aud nOt a
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-10-16

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AN EXPERIENCE.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, June q, 1888.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta Ca:
Gentlemen.-In 1884 friend of mine
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/ withhold his name from the public, but
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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-10-16

Senator Quay appears TO have his
hands full in restrai ming the impulses OF
the obstreperous Senators besides having
constantly to check the impetuous Mr..
Blaine.
Protection is the instrument which
conveys the earnings of workingmen into
the pockets of their employers, and as
sists toward the ACKNOWLEDGMENT and OPP
ulence of few to the detriment of the
many. 1t increases the prices of commo-
dities but leaves laborers to fight for their
compensation.-Neu York R0stra4na.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-10-16

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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-10-16

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A Fever Sore Eight Years. Cured.

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GainesbOrO Tenn.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-07
A NenntoriaI Debate.

DISTINGUISHED United States Senator
rises and addresses the presiding officer
"lwish to give notice, Mr.. President,
that am about 10 violate the ri es OF
this honorable body 10y using uuparlia-
neutury language, but will then with
draw the language and apologize for
having used it.
The Chair The gentlemen will pro-
coed"
Distinguished Senator - merely
wish to say that the gentleman on the
other side Of the chamber are mostly
horse-thieycs and bunko steerers.
The Char: 1T is understood that
the gentleman Withdraw the offensive
remarks aud that by common consent
they will be omitted from the Reeord.
The gentleman who has just flung a
cuspidor at the gentleman VINO has the
floor of course apologies for the I'M
parliamentary act
Second Distinguished Senator : " Most
assuredly DO, MIR. President -
The Chair Every well. The cuspidor
will be omitted from the Record. Pro
coed with the debate"