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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-03

we might pursue our Investigation among
new subieotT, but We should find the tes
timony gathered there proving naueht
but the corruption of R spublicsnism in
Texas. Therefore I cause.
RECAPITULATIoN.
The Democrats were forced from
power in 1867, leaving q 15 cent state tax,
Z state free from debt and small income
In the treasury. After seven years Re.
publican rule they came Into p-WsI
again, finding state without credit, an
empty treasury, 8 people grooming under
tax of II per cent, and Q debt OF S5,-
2le,000 IN fourteen years they have
brought the states credit up to the high.
est standard, have SO arranged the
debt that al the state bonds save
9 little more than $1,000, 00o
are held by the school fund and have re-
duced the stste tax to 224 cents on the
slC0 valuation, Of which 124 cents is TO,
school purposes. Under wise and whole
some laws the people are happy, prosper.
Gus and con.ented, the children are being
educated, the forests sre being hewed
into cities and the priiries are turned
into gardens.
Is 1t cause of wonder thst Southern
taxpayers, be they Democrats or Repub-
licsne, look with anxiety to the incopfte
OF sn administration Of the national H&ty
whose pa, onets once stood behIndf ~
lied spoliatior, oficisl corruu6n am
shame, and degradation of su ut PEI
pie hold deal? G.S
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-03
CITY ADVERTISING
Nusios to Contractor.
OFFICE OF CITY ENGISE r.
November %. lSSS,

UFFlCE OF JII3 ENG1NE X.
November %, 1855. !
Sealed proposals wi ba received at this
office up to 10 o. olock q. m. Monday, December
8, 1885, for grading and grsyehhg (also for gut
teripg and cuftapg If desired by property
owners the follosA neuaed streets, to wit:
wet Brc adway ESm n heller ,treet to Jen
nings avenue, Oherrxztfeet from West Belknap
north, Front streetafdn Jones stree, east to the
city limits, from, 4e1es street east to the Dag
gett line the citysSaYs tHro thirds OF the cost.
Each bid musfbe acco4p anied with cert
fed check fofspne hundred (1t0) dollars for
each street Sc afateiy Pfoflles and specifics
tions can be seen at this cfEee. The right Is
reserved to reject any or all bids.
W. B, KING City Enginee
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-03

TIE TOTAks
II WAS such extravsganc!es-such out
and out steals-as these thRt made the
Twelfth legislature q stencil in the NOS
trils Of the people, and swelled
its total cost for mileage and per diem,
printing and contingent expenses to the
enormous gum of Ss01 1861. One dif-
ference between Republican and Demo-
cratic methods Is nicely illustrated BY the
fac. thst the milesge, per diem, printing
and contingent expenses Of the Twentieth
amounted to $l55,S5 43, though the ex
ira session of the Twentieth was called
for the express purpose, of disposing of
an accumulated surplus of almost ST.
100000.
1 Knight 60 on, piling Pelion OF figures
upon an Ossa Of facts, until the topmoss
layer should stand among the stars, and
yet not exhaust the record. But 1t is
useless. There are other fields in which
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-03
REPUBLICAN MIsRULE.

In July, 1857, the general government d.
posed Governor Tnrockmorton, as being
an obstruction to reconstruction, and the
state passed from Democratic to military
domination. The state tax at this time
Was Is cents on the 500 valuation, the
taxes levied by the counties were corre-
spondingly low, and s wise and economi-
cal administration directed ever dollar
collected from the people into the legiti-
mate channel for which 1t wss intended.
This low rste was sufficient, for enough
money was raised to pay eli governmental
exper see, leave the state practically out
OF debt, and turn over to its enemies q
.-cacu-y Nth {. BALANCE N II. In 1874,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-03

Every article in the foregoing states
ment Q member might have right to
purchase at the expense of the state but
there Ia not charge in 1t that WAS NOT
exorbitant, even for those days OF high
prices.
NOT SO MINDFUL.
As the session stretched out and the
members and ficers began to know theil
power their extravtgsncs Increased, and
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-03

street. northwest corner OF .sadsse 10
water ut all hourns va hays made speeia
arrangements = for Shet accommodation o
ladies', gensls1nan and their families. FiBss
Estexin thsss<Ste. Msrkle d HsvmAker-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-03

feeling Of horror. II is mot necessary to
deal WITT gfneralities In discussing the
The history Of these dark days; nor to dis
cuss principles aad policies, concerning
which men hold G. If .rent opinions. The
record is too full OF special instances OF
corruption and inmorslity about which
there csn be but one opinion among hon
est men. 1 might consume tins and
space by inveighiDg sgaiDst
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-03

Among hundreds of bills, every charge
in each one Of which was exhorbitint, l
copied one in full. II was in favor Of
Mordecai & Trsynham. and WAS as iol>
lows:
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-03

THE CT hNIhL OI1ON
appointed by Republican governor aDd
sent over the state to browaeas aad bully
citizens into doing the will CT the admin
istration; might even point to special
instances Of their highhsnded and unlsw>
full proceedings, such SIS forcing Msjo
Gothins c!tlz n Ct Hill county, &c psy
fac Ct mere than $4,000 because his
wife refused 10 cock meal for
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-03
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Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15
DERIVATION OF BLIZZARD.

A correspondent writes to the New York Sun about the derivation of "blizzard." "As it is we'll to keep trace and record of the growth of our language, I offer what little I know concerning the word. From boyhood l have heard it constantly. and I know that it was quite familiar to my elders more than 50 ears ago in central Penn- sylvanla-Centre, Blair, Clearfeld and adjacent counties. The word was al- ways used to include the idea of force, violence, spitefulness or vindictiveness. If one dealt another hostile blow, he 'gave him blizzard on the nose,' on the jaw between the eyes, etc. If g magistrate lectured litigant severely he 'gave him blizzard If in debate one dealt mercilessly in ridicule, he "gave his opponent blizzard. If one man swore at or cursed another, he 'gave him blizzard If mans wife scolded him, she gave him blizzard. I never heard the word elsewhere tIll within the past four years, when I en- countered 1t in the papers 'out West, where it was applied to sudden and severe storms"
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15
CORN " ALL.

Your correspondent wishes to acknoW ledge the receipt of a valuable souvenir. from the editor, which differed from souvenirs in general in being of practi cal use, for which we wish to express our sincere thanks.
 Frank A. Whitcomb has taken the "Pierce place." in The Hollow, of Dea. Beers, for the ensuing year.
 Chas Morris is coming onto the Luther Miner farm.
 Chas. B Pierce and mother will occupy their place on the hill the com ing season. .
 The man who predicted an open winter still insists that it will open sometime, but for the present beautiful snow reigns supreme.
 In regard to change in text books, alluded to by your w. c. correspon dent a few weeks ago, we would say that no one regrets the necessity oi changing books more than the school visitors, but the geographies that have been in use in this town for the pas, ten years have been great detrimen' to the schools. The teachers in many instances have purchased o:her books
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15
NORTH CORNWALL.

The quiet that usually pervades in most country villages, during the winter months, has not been the exception, with us this winter. Though the diff culties of travel have been not few. we are under obligations to Uncle Sam's prompt (?) delivery of the mail which brings us the daily papers, informing us of the doings of the outside world.
 Notwithstanding the many applica- tions, no suitable teacher seemed to b.. found for our school. In the emergency Mrs Dwight Rogers, the committee's wife, with characteristic magnanimit, and christian philanthropy, as few ladies of her station would do, ha. volunteered to assume the duties tempo rally, and school commenced two weeks ago, while her accomplished daughters have charge ot the household duties a, home. Mir Rogers devotes his time t, his famous herd of thoroughbred Devons, said to be the finest in tn. state.
 Services are held regularly at the church, every Sunday morning, anu while there has been no complaint of over crowding, under the preaching oi Rev Mir Mason the society seems to b, in fourishing condition.
 It is to be regretted that there are s. few accommodations for the many appli. cants for summer board, because if tn. way was opened there are many who would be glad to avail themselves oi our beautiful scenery and delightful mountain air. The facilities furnished by the Rousatonic railroad compan.. are making the hill towns along the lint very much sought after as breathing places for city people It is to b. regretted also that there is not consider able more public spirit manifested b. the townsp. ople to have better roads The matter is being agitated, however. and there seems to be an awakening o,' the subject with promise of better things in the future.
 Ice gathering seems to be the orde, of the day at the Rogers Farm" about thousand tons having been stored. preparatory for large business at tn. creamery during the summer season MT William Rogers, the farm manager. seems to be about the busiest man in the place, while Mir Ned Bradley, who has charge of the creamery, has become universally popular, alike with patrons and acquaintances. Dr Skiff may b. seen almost daily at the farm. ia atten. dance on Mrs Cathrine Roge rs, who has been ill for some time. Her daughter Mrs Catharine Sedgwick Steele, spen two or three days here last week, an her granddaughter, Mrs Sadie Seds wick, is spending the winter at tn farm. c.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15
FALLS Vll.l.AG E,

George Wickwire is sick and under tho care of Dr Wilcox.
 The Irish lads had another dance at the hall Thursday night and & large party were present.
 Wm Broderick, of Great Harrington, is the new clerk at the Dudley House.
 A cotillion party was given by Charles Shove at his residence Friday night, and music was provided by Rhoades, oi Canaan.
 The R. R. Go, it is reported, will build sawmill on their water power al Lime Rock ID the spring.
 J. F. Millspaugh and daughter return. ed home from Planfeld, N. J. last Wed. nesday, where he had spent a portion oi the winter.
 The funeral of Jessie D, the 12 year old daughter of Mir and Mrs Charles Dean, was held at the Methodist church Saturday. She died of pneumonia, iu Danbury, where she was living with Ter mother She was @ member of the church. Rev c. H. Reynolds preached the sermon.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15
Mal.L RIVER.

The public school closed the winter term of ten weeks last Friday. Tue select school, which will keep one week more. js preparing for an exhibition which will take place in the Town hall Wednesday evening, the 22d of Feb.
 Fred Alexander, who has been away from home over 8 year, Is home on -ac- count of his fathers sickness.
 The annual meeting of the ladies society passed of very pleasantly, with little change in its officers.
 Mrs Fl. D. Sisson, of Pittsfeld, if visiting with friends and relatives in this place.
 Surprises seem to prevail this windy weather and it blew us one the past week, in the shape of 8 very acceptable present of 8 pen, pencil and rubber name stamp combined. Please accept our thanks.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15

and I have seen in school of twelve scholars five different kinds of geogra- pheis in use, and at the request of several of our best teachers the board of school visitors have introduced 8 book which will make the teaching of geography once more possible in our town. They have made no change in grammars as the same one is to be used that has been in use for the past twenty years, but propose to have g uniformi- ty, and whore scholars have other ones -.xchange them. The cost of exchang- ing geographys is merely nominal and in all cases where the scholar IS too poor to pay, the book will be furnished free. There will be no charge for grammars and we doubt if the whole expense of changing books in Cornwall will exceed $35. and there is no money better invested than that in good school books.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15
LIME ROCK.

School opened Monday for first time since the diphtheria scare.
 The car wheel shop, which has been shut down for some time, opened yes terday.
 R. Brophy is working in the furnace, ill the place of Arthur Decker, who resigned.
 Michael Hines is working for his brother on the ore duty, in place of Mir Clary, discharged.
 During the recent cold weather the twyers pipes in the furnare froze and the trunk Tor tube that carries the water from the dam to the wheel froze also, causing stop for about ten days, but everything is lovely now and are running sixty charges in twenty four hours.
 Geo. o. Stone has been appointed postmaster at Bethlehem, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15
SOUTH FIELD.

We kindly thank Friend Beckley for 8 present received, and for his apprecia- tive favors in general. May his sub- scrlbers increase in number as his paper does in interest.
 The pleasant weather of Sunday favored us with meeting again, since several Sundays were too inclement to have any preaching.
 About six inches of snow fell on Saturday, and as yet is not drifting.
 Sorry to say that some of our roads have not been broken out yet.
 The advocates of butter making have not as yet decided to build up new factory and the outlook is falI-through for the present.
 Our school closes this week.
 The sociable meets with Mrs H. w. Palmer this week,
 Mir H. Palmer is having some of his old trouble again. and he IS not quite 8: we'll.
 Report says I. NJ. Gaylord has the land (by order of court) set off to him f little time ago, thus ending 8 litigation already too long.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15
LAkEVILLE.

The blessings of having village inn provment association which sends man with snow blow about the streets after every snow storm was appreciated fully on Sunday morning. after the heavy snow fall of the day before.
 The improved sleighing was enjoyed by all who had a chance to take a ride Monday the weather being mild and favorable.
 We have heard that some of the young ladies have been planning leap year sleighride, but have given up the idea for the present owing to the pre- vailing sickness.
 It becomes our sad duty to note the death of another victun of the dread diphtheria. Toward the close of last week Will Finkle was supposed to be improving, but on Sunday morning he died, and was buried Monday just one week from the time his young wife was laid to rest. The sympathy of the com munity is extended to the sorrowing friends in their double bereavement.
 Miss Nellie Saunders has closed her school again. at the request of some of the Townhill people.
 Rev w. Evans, of Amenia was in town a short time last Friday.
 We noticed in the Ore Hill corres- pondence last week misstatement re- garding Miss Dakins with drawal from the position of teacher in the Ore Hill primary school department. As we un- derstand the case Miss Dakin engaged to teach last fall, for, las she had reason to suppose the same salary as hereto fore; but when the committee came to pay her for quarters work. they ''kept back part of the price" at first, but final ly yielded to her just demands. Not consenting to receive less salary fur the remainder of the year, Miss Dakin gave up the school, and as we think, is to be commended for so doing.
 Mir and Mrs Joe Truelove are dispos- ing of most of their household efficts preparatory to leaving fnr England where Mir Truelove is to exchange the factory life for the farm. They sail Saturday of this week. We wish them a safe and pleasant voyage.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15
SOUTH CANAAN.

Many thanks Mir Editor for the con- bination pen, pencil and stamp. It is 8 very convenient arrangement, and it Is very pleasant to be sc kindly remember ell.
 The funeral of Miss Sarah Willard was attended at the residence of her brother, Mir Wallace Millard. on Saturday after noon. The Rev Mir Moore officiated. The severe snow storm of that day made 1t hard for the relatives and friends who attended. -...
 Sunday morning dawned clear and pleasant and found the earth covered with another heavy mantle of snow. Ms Norman Oakes started early with his snow plough, and made fine paths in all directions leading to the church..
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15
CORNWALL aBlRlD,sE.

Many kind thanks for the remember ance to us by Editor Beckley, aud we wish him off that 'grindstone' which he alluded to in his presentation circular accompanied with the fine present. We second the motion of the enerable Joe Jefferson, may you live long and prosper
 Mrs Benj Jones is visiting her broth or, B. J. Bradley, in Cheshire Conn.
 Rev Joseph Smith and wife have re- turned from their visit to Stratford and Naugatuck Conn.
 Owing to the storm, only 8 few at tended the benefit for the widow and children of the late John Gambon, of Kent.
 Hon Victory 0. Beers is in New York on business, also will visit relatives in M-rdien, Conn.
 The thermometer indicated 15 below zero Thursday morning. Wm. Bonnay, the oldest resident of this village, Is seriously i'll. The mail drivers from Litchfeld and Sharon have faced the storms and been on time very punctual. ..-
 Will Rowland, who has beer. cxploy- ed at the Red Mills for some time past, has resigned. He has been very accom- modating to the public while in his | duties at the mill.
 MT Charles Adam, of Canaan, was in town last week, soliciting subscriptions ] and other work for the NNws. The gentleman should meet with go'd snc- : oess a we know he is in good cause.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15
KENT.

Severe colds are prevelant among us.
 Miss Louise Lineburg is quite i'll with bilious fever.
 Mrs Chas Eaton is under the Dr's care.
 Miss Belle Hanchett, of Falls Village. visited Miss Addie Lane last Saturday.
 Erastus Dwy, while hewing railroad ties in the woods few days since had the misfortune to break his leg. He was immediatly taken to Dr Kings office and the injured member was put into splints. .s- ... # ..:
 Mrs Chas Lee went to Falls Village Saturday to attend the funeral of her sister who died in Danbury, but whose remains were taken to Falls Village for interment. ..-
 The last mite society sociable at the ball Wednesday night, 8th inst. was we'll attended. The amount taken in was nearly $25. .-
 On Wednesday morning, Feb 8, a wedding ceremony was performed by Rev Father Doolan, at the church of Sacred Heart. The parties united in matrimony were Miss Rosa Duggan and Frank Finn both of Kent After the ceremony the bridal party drove to tn e brides parents in Warren where recep- tion was given in the evening. Mir and Mrs Finn have returned to this village and will settle down in their new house on Lane avenue.
 Lecture at Cong church on Tuesday evening Feb 21. And after the lecture New England supper served in the church parlors. A pleasant and protita. ble time is anticipat
 A social party at the hall Monday ight and dance Tuesday night finish @ up the season. For those who observe Lent. all gayety now G ases. And even those who are not quiet so churchly are ready to quit down into more l steady gait for while.
 For the pretty and very useful article received from you, Mr E litor, as New Year gift, please accept my sincere thanks. I shall value it much for its usefulness, but still more highly as $ token of your kind remembrance.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15, 1888.
HOW TO BE HAPPY.

Are you almost disgusted
 With life, little man? I will tell wonderful trick That will bring you contentment
 If anything can Do something for somebody, quick; Do something for somebody, quickl Are you awfully tired
 With play, little girl3 Weary. discouraged and sick? I'll tell you the loyeliest
 Game in the world Do something for somebody, quic1; Do something for somebody, quick! Though it rains like the rain
 Of the foud, little man And the clouds are forbidding and thick You can make the sun shine
 In your soul, little man Do something for somebody, quick; Do something for somebody, quick! Though the skies are like brass
 Overhead little girl, And the walk like we'll heatel brick; And are all earthly affairs
 In terrible whirl2 Do something for somebody, quick2 Do something for somebody, quick.
 -[Home Guardian.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15
NOR ( FOLK.

W. P. Lawrence has son about a week old.
 L. l.. Whiting has not been able to be out for several weeks.
 Mrs Jason Drake, of Stoughton, Mass. Is home for few weeks.
 William Shuckover has been threa- tened with pneumonia.
 There are several cases of humps at the Robbins school
 Miss Nellie Porter, of New Bruns. wick, N. J., is visiting at Mir F. E. Porter's.
 Mrs Fred Ryals is spending several weeks at her old home, in Terryville.
 It is reported that the colored cornet band are soon to give an entertainment in Village hall.
 MT and Mrs R. c. Burr and their three children are confined to the house with measles.
 The school board has adopted Nun. roe's new reader and Warren's geog raphy for use in the public schoo 8, ir the place of Munroe's old reader and Colburn's geography. Pr,f. Morrill,, of the Normal school, | author of the state text book of phvsi ology, lectured in town last Satur,iay The weather being unfavorable but few were present. -.. John Whalen, of West Norfolk, Il years of age, died on Thursday O typhoid fever. Father Anthony took | charge of the funeral services at thu | Catholic church Saturday morning.. The additions to Hillhurst this season l are qnite extensive. The main part 0 the building Is to be three stories higl with the addition of tower. Tn laundry and barn are also to be enlarged
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15
Don't Experiment.,

You cannot afford to waste time in experimenting when your lungs are in danger. Consumption always seems, at first, only cold. Do not permit any dealer to impose upon you with some cheap imitation of Dr Kings New Dis covery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, but be sure you get the genuine. Because he can make more profit he may tell yon he has something just as good, or just the same. Don't be decei- we'd, but insist on getting pr King's New Discovery, which is guaranteed to give relief in all Throat, Lung aud Chest affections. Trial bottles free at w H Camps drug store. Large bottles k0o and 31. co.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15

Subscription Account.-The aare on the sol0rsd slip oi paper with the name of the sub ecriber showr lnr tim, e0 " hich the sub. scripsiom Is paid thus, R. $. smith sJuls5, Indicates that Nh smith paid fo, his paper to July 5, tSS5. itn hoped that subsrriberr will sec on their papere is always correct and when they pay fOI s rehewalOt theiI subscription will oo Ssrve whetheI their date changed 70 indicate he proper credit and the event oi error to iii- form for correction at oncS No claimr for er- ror~ in thee. lccountr wl,hereaftel b, considered QN1oss preseneC with N thirty dny . after the payment is cla med to have been mate. the regular receipt of the paper with the date 10 whlch the subscription ie paid plainly printed shercou Is prima facie e7iIencr of ite acceptance ae correct.
Connecticut western news., 1888-02-15
Total.

The total is less than last year by about the number then granted Win chester, which went no license the pres- ent year. There were the following licenses to druggists to sell for medicine only Litchfeld, 1; North Canaan, 1; Norfolk, l :; Plymouth, 2; Sharon, i; Salisbury. 3; Thomsston, 1; Watertown 1; Winchester, 5; Woodbury, 2.