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Connecticut western news., 1889-03-06
Facts About Railroad Ties,

Assuming the entire railroad system of the United States to be 100, 900 miles, us appears from Poor's Manual, with the addition of the lines in construction dur ing the current year, and taking 264O ties per mile of track, we have in use at least 422, 400, 900 wooden ties. This estimate, large though the total appears, is under the mark, as no railroad uses less than 2640 ties per mile, and many of the roads with heavy traffic have 28l6, and in a few cases more. The life of these ties varies according to their cli- matic conditions, but in the East where only the best ties are employed, the av- craze life is found to be about six years, while in the west, where poorer quality of timber often has to be accepted, and where dry-rot and other disadvantages have to be contend ed with, the average life is from three to five years; so that even after allowing for few exceptional cases in which tics may last ten years, the average life of ties all over the country cannot be counted as more than five years. It fol- lows, therefore, states the Washington Star, that the annual consumption must be about s4, 800, ,o0o, which, with tho steady increase of railroad building, must soon exceed 100, 900, 900, gigantic de- mand to be satisfied from our forests each year, when we consider the many other calls upon them, and the fact that at present virtually nothing is being done by the Government or the people to replenish our source of supply.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-06
ReciDrOcity.

A good story illustrating the rights of children to get in a question or two in reply to interrogatories by their elders was told by prominent physician here to lady patient day or two ago.
 ''Whose boy are you9" said the doctor to bright-looking youngster who was playing in a patients garden.
 ''Mr. Jim-'s. Whose be yous" was the unexpected rejoinder.--Kingston Freeman.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-06
HUMOROUS.

The bowler takes naturally to rolling country.
 People call man dog because of his waggish ways.
 Sooner or later potato is bound to get its eyes peeled.
 The first building with recorded lien was the tower of Pisa.
 There is a very perceptible difference between perfume and percent.
 The counterfeiter never stands still in his profession. He is always forging ahead.
 When it is one minute after 8 o'clock it is past 8. When it is 30 minutes after 8 it is only half past 8.
 First Tramp-''I say, have you taken bath9' Second Tramp (anxiously)- 'No! Is there one missinga"
 "Why are you forever humlning that tune2" "Bccause it haunts me-" "No wonder; you are always murdering it."
 Overheard at a recent cattle show ''Annie, do you love beasts2" She (with vivacity)-"Am to consider that pro- posal, sir2'
 A computation of the next census is to include s'animals not on farms The cats that live on the back fences must feel fattered.
 Emperor Williams ears are giving him trouble again. We mean his side ears. He is likely to have trouble with his frontiers, too. "Yes," said Mrs. Burlington, "l'm mighty afraid of ghosts, but I keep them away from mo by wearing an ome- let round my neck"
 "Miss Brooks" said he, 'are you fond of chestnutsa" "Yes," she answered. And then he fell on his knees and told her the ''old, old story"
 Aunt-"Well, Bobby, what do you
 
 want to be when you grow up2" Bobby Remembering private seances in the woodshed)-"An orphan"
 "After I finish breakfast at Mrs. Slim diets" remarked Chumley, "I feel like a martyr" II see,' observed Duinley, "You have suffered at the steak"
 My son, hold up your hand and tell who was the strongest man9" "Jonah." "Why so2" "Cause the whale couldn't hold him after he got him downw
 ''Miss Emma, love you. Will you not make mo forever happy by sharing my humble lot with mel" .'Is there nice little house on the lot, George2"
 An exchange speaks of tenor singer who has recovered his voice." He must have as they say in base ball cir clcs, 'knocked the cover off the bawl."
 "Another material" says an exchange, s'has been found out of which paper can be made. Any man can mak 6pa- per; the trouble is to get good indor- sers.
 "The only color," says scientific note, ''that can be determined by the sense of touch is blue." True enough. A man always knows when he feels "blue."
 The meanest man up to date is Sniff kins. He sold Jones a half interest in COW, and then refused to divide the milk, maintaining that Jones owned the front half.
 "Isn't this cxhjlaratinga" said pas senger, who stepped out of the door of tho hot elevated car to the platform. ''No," said the wicked guard, 'it's Houston street."
 'How do you like my boots, love9" exclaimed youthful bride. stOh, they're immense, replied the partner of her joys. He relished not her plum pudding after that.
 It is very sad but 'tis true, also,
 As eer can be seen by studying fate, That when man thinks he'll die early, you
 know, ...- His eyes, you will find, will be sure to dilate
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-06
VOL. XVIII.
Love Lighted.

LOFe-Llg nUeO. Tho silver days, the golden days The days of sunny weather, With amber on the mountain line And violet on the heather, Are but rememt cred days, love- Far fled from thee and me; The lost delight is out of sight, And lorn and lone are we. Yet the gray ys, the dreary days, With gusty storms blown hither, And cloud rack smitten of the blast And driven ywhither- Through sob and moan and anguish These days of muffled gloom Their coronal of glory wear, Which deathless stars illums. For in the mingled brightness Of other years tether, Too strong to break in any stress, .. Bound our two souls together; And better pain with thee, low, With thee, true heart to heart Than all the vanished sunshine, And thou, and apart.
 -Margaret x. Sangste,' in Bazur.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-06

The New York World declares that the pension list for the United States costs this year within $3,000, 900 as much as the annual cost of the standing army of Great Britain, and within $18,- 900, 900 as much as the enormous stand ing army of Germany.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-06

The estimated cost of the construction of the hew Japanese palace was at first 12,OOO, OCO; bat in compliance with an order from his majesty the emperor, economy was practiced and the amount reduced to $11, 200, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-06

Canadian insurance companies an- nounce reduction in premiums upon all vessels which carry store of oil for the purpose of putting it on the water in time of storm
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-06
"Cora, my darling-my treasurew

"Cora, my darling-my treasure!"
 She sat alone, with her head dropping on her hands, while his tender voice thrilled through the silence.
 "Oh, Alban! you never could have meant it-what you wrote in that harsh little motel"
 He folded her tenderly to his heart.
 sI think was mad for the moment, dearest. Oh, Cora, how near I came to the shipwreck of all happin ess!"
 But the guardian saint of ali true lovers had watched over them in tho hour of peril, and the golden chain of affection glowed brighter than ever!
 Nor was it the least of Cora's happi- ness when she was Allan Carlesford's dearly loved wife, that Bruce Wayne was dating new and better life from the day when the diamond ring stood between him and suicides death-Neao YorE Neus.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-06
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Connecticut western news., 1889-03-06
In Arm0r. If temptation be resisted And weakness be defied,

If hold to right and honor Though my soul be sorely tried, If keep me true from falsehood, If hold me ire, from shame, If my best strength be enlisted On the side of honest fame Shall praise me for my oh 'osingf Shall think myself am strong? Shall laud mo for refusing All the sweets that go with wrongf Not mire own the str, ngth Pm using, This the thought that safely mailed mo This that he when courage failed me: 'There are those that love and trust mo And cannot give them painP
 -Ne,oark Mirror.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-06
CANAAN CONN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6. 1889.

''It's too late, "said Cora, in strange, hard sort of voice. "Read that"
 Bruce Wayne glanced over the note.
 'Cora," he said, earnestly, "this must not be. No fatal mistake such as this must undermine the happiness of two lives, and through my fault, too. l will see him myself" ..-....
 ''It will be no use," said Cora. ''He is stern as adamant and"
 ''It will be of use, Cora. Wait here but half an hour!'
 And Bruce Wayne hurried off.
 Mr. Carlesford was particularly, en- gagged; he could see no one. At least that was the answer brought to the door by his servant. &
 'I must see him." said Bruce Wayne; sstand aside, my mani"
 And he pushed his det ermined way directly into Alban Carlesford's pres ence.
 "Captain Waynev
 But Bruce was not to- be disheartened by the frigid sarcasm of the stern voice.
 "Carlesford!" he cried, 'you must listen to me while tell you what true and noble-hearted girl you have won. :"
 And he told the whole story of the diamond ring.
 ''It was to save me from self inflicted death, not from any personal feeling, that she intrusted the ring to me for one single day. Carlesford, she is gem of the purest ray, and although she may never shine for me, can but render my humble tribute to her noble nature. That was a cruel letter which you wrote today Go and contradict it in person, but first shake hands with me, as sign that you have forgiven my folly and rashness."
 Carlesford pressed Wayne's hand so fervently that he absolutely winced with the pain and hurried away without a single word!
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-06

A N overccat is a heap warmer than the pawn ticket for q fur-trimmed one,
The Newtown bee., 1889-11-01
BRIDGEPORT.

This (Friday) evening, George Kennan will deliver his lecture on ''Camp Life in Siberia" at Hawes Opera house, under the auspices of the Y. NJ. c. A. rKen- mans articles in the Century on Siberia and its horrors have aroused widespread interest.
 k. II. Hatfield, one of the New York Suns bright yonng men, is in town for a few days.
 Conductor Clark Lane of the Housa- tonic was off duty, last week, moving his family here from Pittsfield. Charles Hin man had his old run.
 After six years of success, the hard ware firm of Lyon & Hindley has been dissolved, William Hindley selling his in- forest to Elmer Grumman. Mir Grum- man has had II years experience in the hardware business, has been connected with T. Hawley t5 Co. and will doubt less prove a valuable acquisition to the firm, which will in the future be known as Lyon & Grumman. The business will be continued at 3S3 Main street.
 Hawes Opera House was crowded to the doors, Monday evening, when Henry H. Ragan gave the first of series of five illustrated lectures under auspices of the |. NJ. C. A. Admission to this lecture was free, a number of invitations having been sent out, which were ex- changed for reserved seats. MT Ragan, who is well proportioned man of about 50, with gray hair and iron gray nous tache and imperial, speaks in an easy, graceful manner, though hardly as charming as John l.. Stoddard. He has a slight foreign accent, which adds piq- uancy to his speech. His subject was ''Paris the Magnificent and he treated it in wholly unconventional, yet deeply i interesting manner. The views, which were beautiful, were mostly colored and were almost entirely of the famous build 4 ings of the beloved city of "Jacques Bon. homme," /" whose history was succinctly told. There were also a few views o1 statuary and of the city itself and it's riv CT Seine. When MT Ragan comes again ! to deliver the remainder of his course, he will without doubt be greeted by a full and enthusiastic house.
The Newtown bee., 1889-11-01

rJsO THE COMMISSIONERS OF FAIRFIELD Il COUNTY: The undersigned hereby applies for q license to sell Spirituous and Intoxicat- ing Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer and all ferment- ed Cider, drunk upon the premises, or sold in quantities less than one gallon to be deliver ed at one time, and Rhine Wine only, pursu- ant to the laws of this State now in force re- ltating to the sale of intoxicating liquors, at the building known as Taylor's Hotel, in Sandy Hook, in the town of Newtown, in said county
 signed, EDWARD FAY LOR Dated at Newtown, the 18th day of october. 1889.
 Endorsed by the following five electors and taxpayers of said town, none of whom are Ii censed dealers in intoxicating liquors and are not endorsers on any other application: {: Jerome Judson, Nj. E. Terrill, Minott Augur, James H. Warner, F. W. Wilson.
 COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, TOWN OFlNEW-
 TOWN, this 18th day of October, 1889.
 Flown Clerk of said Town, hereby certify, rlfrsnant to the statute in such case prOvideds that 1llis application, endorsed as aforesaid, has been submitted to me, and further ceft1- fy that each of said endorsers is an electOr or taxpayer in said town and that a copy of the foregoing application, including the above written endorsement, has been filed with me and that have advertised the said applfca- tion and the endorsement in the NewtOwn BEE,a weekly in said town at least once a week for two successive weeks, com 1mencing on the 18th day of October, lSS9.
 Attest, NJ. J. IIOUIIHAN,
 Clerk of said Town.
The Newtown bee., 1889-11-01
STEPNEY.

Miss II. C. Turney has purchased the tract of land on the east side of the rail road once owned by Benedict < Fitch comprising some 40 to 50 acres. At the time of the Benedict-Fitch quarrel, Fitch deeded his right to it to John NJ. Weaver cashier of the Plattsburg, N. r., bank, of whom Miss Turney purchased it. II was subject to mortgage of $500, plac- ed there, we believe, by w. F. Benedict
 Co. D of the Loyal Legion will meet Saturday at 3. The third Demorest sil- yer medal contest will be held in the Methodist church, next Wednesday even ing. This is the senior class and several contestants are expected from out of town.
 George s. Turner, miller for B. Curtis & Son, has purchased Charles Sher- woods mill property and house in East on, as well as one quarter of an acre of land from the Wakelee farm. He has leased the property to Lacey Sanford, who has occupied it for some years.
The Newtown bee., 1889-11-01

ITO THE COMMISSIONERS OF FAIRFIELD ! COUNTY The undersigned hereby ap- plies for q license to sell spirituouS and intoX- icating liquors, ale, ,lager beer and all ferment- ed cider, drunk on the premises or sold in quantities less than one gallon to be deliver ed at one, time and Rhine wine only, pursuant to the laws of this State now in force relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors, at the building known Dicks Hotel, Main street, in the town Of Newtown, in said county.
 Signed, WILLIAM A. LEONARD. Dated at NeWtown, the 2lst day of October, 1889.
 Endorsed by the following five electors and taxpayers of said town,n ot whom are licensed dealers in intoxicating liquors and are not endorsers of any other application: John B, Peck, l.. D. WiIcoxson, William l.. Terrill, c. Il. Gay, George W. Stuart. COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, TOWN OF NEW
 TOWN, this Fist day Of October, lSS3.
 I, Town Clerk Of said town, hereby certify, pursuant to the statute in such case provided, that this application, endorsed aforesaid, has been submitted to me and further certi- fy that each of said endorsers is an electOr or taxpayer in said town, and that copy of the foregoing application, including the above written endorsement, has been filed with me and that have advertised the said applica- ton and the endorsement in the Newtown BEE, a weekly newspaper in said town at least once Il week tor two successive weeks, com mencing on the 25th day of October, 1SS9
 Attest, M. J. HOULIHAN,
 Clerk of said Town.
The Newtown bee., 1889-11-01
tenant for his vacant house in Elm street,

tenant for his vacant house in Elm street, Mir Hart having moved out.
 Polly Curtiss sold her fine flock of turkeys to Charles G. sherman.
 The society of Willing Workers will give Halloween party on Thursday evening. The society has provided a fine lamp for the front of the Church Parlors.
 Sinclair Bros. have exchanged pair of Devon steers with Fred Hubbell of Oxford for other cattle. A number from this place attended the | fifth annual conference of the State Y. r. s. c. E. at New Haven.
 Regular meeting of Harmony Grange on Friday evening, 1st. Last Friday even ing, Past Master Olmstead of New Can aan visited Harmony Grange, which was that evening inspected by State Deputy Hawley. The Grange has just bought a car of coal and one of wheat bran.
 The Y. r. $. c. E. has one of it's first class entertainments in prospect, due mo- tice of which will be given the BEES readers,
 A meeting of the Zig Zag society is called for Friday evening at o'clock at the residence of Albert Wheeler.
 EX-Postmaster J. D. Beach received one of the Palliser circulars while in of- fec, but paid no attention to it.
 Born, l7th, son to Mir and Mrs c. w. Clark.
 F. l.. Sears and bride are home from their wedding trip.
 The annual reception and donation to Rev Alfred Goldsborough will be held at the rectory on Wednesday evening, 9th. All friends of the rector and parish are cordially invited to attend. Supper will be served from 9 to 10 30 o'clock. If it rains that evening, donation will be post poned until the first pleasant evening.
The Newtown bee., 1889-11-01

1zO THE CORNERSTONE OF FAIRFIELD 1 COUNTY The undersigned hereby appiles for q license to sell Spirituous and intoxlcat- ing Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer ant all ferment- ed Cider, drunk upon the premises, or sold In quantities less than one gallon to De de- liyered at one time, and Rhine " inc only ,pur- st,ant to the laws of this State now in force fe- latino to the sale of intoxicating liquors, at the Quilting known a5 Glen House, sandy Hook iii the town of Newtown,ln said county.
 Signed, JOHN H. COSTELLO.
 Dated at Newtown, the 24th day or octoDef, 1889. :, Endorsed by the following five electors ant taxpayers of said town, none of whom are Il censed dealers in intoxicating liquors and are not endorsers on any other application Dennis Cavanaugh, Daniel Camp, William Kirby, J ohn Schumacher, A. ". Orgelntn.
 G0UNTY OF FAIRFIELD, TOWN OF NEW
 TOWN, this 24tli day of October, lSs9-
 I, Town Clerk of said Town, hereby certify, pursuant to the statutein such case provided, that this application endorsed as aforesaid, has beeu submitted to me, and further certi- fy that each of said endorsers is an eieetor or taxpaye CT in said town, and that copy of the foregoing application, including the above written endorsement, has been nled With me and that have advertised the said appllca ton and the endorsement in the NewtoWn BEE, "a weekly newspaper in said town at least once a week for two successive weeks, com mencing on the 10th day of october, 1Ss9
 Attest, M. J. HOULIHAN,
 Clerk of said Town.
The Newtown bee., 1889-11-01
SOUTHBURY.

Town Treasurer Russell has had a bad hand for long time; the swelling is down and recovery is hoped for.
 The patrons of A. A. Stone & Son are glad to see Charles back. $. l.. Futile finished moving, Monday /; he looks portly in his new home. Hope Brother Wisegarver will not fail to stop and take look at him in his new quar- ters, because we like to see friends come together gifted as they are.
 $. O. Barto does an outdoor general blacksmithing and wood repairing busi- ness; his forge and anvil are located out side the door.
 Charles nine has ground about 5000 bushels of apples; H. Hicock expects to commence cider making, this week.
 Almost everything went low at the Olhstead sale, Saturday. A pair of stags, about 5000 pounds, brought $46.
The Newtown bee., 1889-11-01
W ESTPORT.

Mrs B. A. Salmon is with her mother, Mrs Silas Wakeman at Hoyden's Hill.
 Mrs Nash and son of Norwalk have been with her sister, Mrs Stephen God frey.
 Mrs $. NJ. Banks returned from Can non, Monday.
 Rev A. N. Lewis will preach his fare well sermon at Lyons Plain, November b. It is inconvenient for Mir Lewis to visit the parish and all who wish to see him are cordially invited to meet him, at the basement of Emmanuel church. The date will be given later.
 Miss Hattie Adams is in the city.
 The ladies aid society of the NJ. E. church will meet at the house of Mrs Eliza Davis, Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The Newtown bee., 1889-11-01
MONROE.

Only four trips week are now made by ". E. Lanphear, collecting for the Creamery, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. He obtains about 36C spaces each day. It Is not probable that the amount will be largely increased un- til Spring, when several large dairies will probably be added. Mir Lanpheal could easily gather more cream, but, tc run the Creamery at it's full capacity another team would be added.
 About 40 were in attendance at the Congregational church, Sunday.
 Solon n. Wales is doing quite busi ness in apples in Birmingham and An. sonia.
 Miles E. Burr has bought Mrs $. D, Beardsley's crop of apples.
 James Burr would llke to secure T good
The Newtown bee., 1889-11-01
STEVENSON.

George Cassidy is with his wife at $. Sherwood's.
 W, 0. Sumner, John Manville and John Sherwood visited friends at Brook field, Sunday.
 Mrs James Lodge is at her old home, J. DillOns.
 Mrs E. C. Upson returned to South bury, after several weeks at her home
The Newtown bee., 1889-11-01

meeting at Wilton on Friday to install Rev William Hart as pastor of the Will ton Congregational church. The Con gregational church, Weston, will be rep resented by pastor, Rev L.D. Place; del- egate, Ebenezer Fitch.
 E. o. Shipman is once more at his old fracture of ax handles.
The Newtown bee., 1889-11-01
TASHUA.

Preaching his farewell sermon at Christ church, Sunday, Rev W. H. Bulk ley left on the 10 30 p m freight, Tues day, accompanying his goods and horse. Mir Bulkley is accompanied to his new home in Cheboygan, Mich., by the heart felt "Godspeeds" of the congregations over which he has so carefully watched during the years of his ministry and oth- his flock
The Newtown bee., 1889-11-01
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise A purer medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseas- es of the liver and kidneys, will remove pinl- pies, boils, salt rheum and other affections ot the blood. Will drive malaria from the sys- tenn and prevent well as cure malarial fe- yers. For cure of headache, constipation and indigestion try Electric Bitters. Entire satis- faction guaranteed or money refunded. Price 50c and $I per bottle at E. F. Hawley's drug. Stnrp