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Connecticut western news., 1890-09-17
It Was His Turn for . Ride.

Why, only yesterday afternoon on Pennsylvania avenue the beautiful sight was witnessed of three small boys devoting themselves exclusively to the qualification of little compan- ion, who was seated in the middle of the street with his feet held as high as possible in the air, while the trio of his friends pulled him cheerfully along by means of ropes attached to his legs, long trail of dust marking the path pursued by the rider, who was at the same time his own sled. How far this youths mother might have been disposed to approve of this peculiar method of locomotion it is impossible to say, but, after all, that is not the poiut-WashinGton Star.
Connecticut western news., 1890-09-17
T1oeZers' Guide.
HOusatonic Railroad.

nOuSAtOHlC lNAllTOAU.
 MAIN LINE.
 June II, 1890. Passenger trains leave Canaan, GOING NORTH 9.40a. m. for Pittsf1eld, North Adams also Albany, via State Line. 12.SO D. m., for Pittstield, with through car for State Line. Connecting for the West. 7.22 p. m., New York limited Express, with through Drawing Room Car and Coaches for Pittstield, connecting via. State Line for Albany. 8.48 D. m., for Pittsfeld 1O.15 a. m., Sunday Mail for Pttsheld.
 LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. 7.G7 a. m., for Bridgeport. $40 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York 2.33 D. m., for Bridgeport, with through car. 3.2l p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 5.24 D. m., New York limited Express with through Drawing Room Car and Coaches to New York. 6.3O p. m., for Bridgeport and Now York. Sunday Milk, S.45 p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York.
 Connections are made at Brookffeld June tion with trains to and from DAnbury.
 VIM. Fl. STEVENSON,
 Vice-Pres't and Genl Manager. :.
 A. w. PERRIN
 Gen. Pass. Agt.
Connecticut western news., 1890-09-17

Fairs for October and November. Following are appointments made for agricultural fairs in October and No vember:
 American Institute, New York-Oct. to Nov. go. Colorado. Pueblo-Oct. 2-8. Alabama, Birmingham Oct. 20 tc Nov. 1.
 North Carolina, Raleigh-Oct. -14-18. Missouri, St. Louis-Oct. 6-11. Texas, Dallas-Oct. 18 to Nov. 2. Chicago Horse Show, Chicago Is.
 Illinois Fat Stock, Chicago o-Nov. 13-99.
 South Carolina, Cslumhia-Nov. 10-14. Georgia, Macon-Oct. 22+30. Louisiana, Shreveport-NoT 8-8.
Connecticut western news., 1890-09-17
Skin of a Big Rattlesnake.

The skin shed by a rattlesnake which was found on the bank of the Illinois river and is now preserved at Q boys seminary at Tahlequah, in the Indian territory, measures 13- feet long, is 14J inches in circumference and has 15 buttons. The person who has examined, measured and reported upon it says that it is very dry skin, and therefore assumes that it shrunk considerably in drying, but this is not 90, as the skin of snake is thoroughly dry when shed, and consequently rep resents the full size of a snake-Seat- ..c Post -Iutelligencer
Connecticut western news., 1890-09-17
DIsEAsEs OF THE FEET.

There are few common diseases of the feet which are annoying and some- times painful, for which the services of a physician or chiropodist are scarsely required, since the intelligent individual can generally treat them quite as effect nally. Above all, ignore the peripatetic 'Tbrn doctor" If the trouble is serious better employ the family physician, whose business it is to understand the ailments of the human system. If he is unable to effect the cure. the applicant will at least be safe in his hands.-G Good Housekeeping.
Connecticut western news., 1890-09-17
STATE WE TVS.

Peaches are in their prime at New Britain orchards.
 A newly incorporated company is soon to start up the Warren wooden mills at Stafford Springs.
 The new Catholic church at Wash inpton, will he dediratel by Bishop McMahon, Sept 21, at 10 30 a.m.
 Connecticut Good Temrlars will hold their twenty seventh annual reunion in Middletown September 24 and 25.
 c. P. Gaylord of TerryviIle has paid abont $4OO fine and costs for selling cider brandy illegally at his distillery.
 The State Treasurer has formally no- tified tie Selectmen of the towns that the state tax will not be called for this year.
 Col s. B. Horne, wife and daughter, of Winsted, will sail for St Thomas to- day, where Col Horne takes the position of consul.
 The headquarters of the New Engl,nd division of the Adams Express Go. will be removed from Bridgeport to Boston, October l.
 Patrick Donnelly has brought suit for 5000 against the city of Waterbury be- cause he was quarantined during 8 smallpox scare.
 The executive committee of the Gen. tral Union of New York Milk Producers have fixed price for September and October milk at $l,57 per can of 40 quarts, less freight.
 The Rockville gas and electric com pany will place at their works next week the largest gas engine ever built in this country. It is 1, ,00O horse power, weigh ing 30.OOO tons. EEs
 Mir Halloran, the artist in Branford' { has fine picture of Bishop Williams. It is one of the artists master pieces and he will exhibit it to any one that wishes to see it.
 Arthur Jackson, the Bristol colored man who cut his wife's throat with in- tent to kill, and sliced off one of her ears, will be tried during the present term of the Superior Court in Hartford.
 Rev James c. Connolly, 37, pastor of St Johns Roman Catholic church at Montville, died suddenly last Thursday afternoon of heart failure. He was born | in Meriden and educated in Holy Cross college at Worcester.
 The twenty first annual state fair of Connecticut will be held at Meriden, Sept 16. IT, Is and 19. Unusual attract ions will be offered this year. Grand circuit races and other interesting feat ures every day. Cheap excursions to the fair will be given on all railroads.
 Deputy Sheriff Charles NJ. Goodsell, of Woodbury, ,died September 9th. aged about 45 years. Mir GoodseO had been ill about three months, and leaves 8 wife and four children. He had been the longest in service of any deputy in the county.
 Turney Soule's barn at New Milford, bnrned on Friday night, September 5. Loss $500, insured. Four times within the last few months property belonging to MT Soule has been destroyed by in- l cendiary fires He has offered 5000 reward for the detection of the guilty person.
 The Torrington Register says "An interesting sight at the residence of Edward Norton, in Goshen, was the seeing the four brothers, Edward and Henry of Goshen, Robert of Lock- port, and John of Natick, Mass, all playing croquet Their average age is 76 years. They are we'll preserved in youthful disposition as we'll e otherwise.
Connecticut western news., 1890-09-17
ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY

Aunt Thankful sPauldins's Centennial
 Birthday.
 On Friday evening, Aug 29th, the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Mrs Thankful Spaulding was celebrated at Andover, N. Y., by sort of reunion of relatives and friends. The gathering was an interesting one inasmuch as per sons of all ages were present-the time honored "Grandma Spaulding," chil- dren, grandchildren. great-great-grand- children were assembled there. Two poems by Mrs J. s. Randall, of Wash ington D. O., who was unable to be present. were read by Mrs J. A. Travis. It was memorable occasion, one that will not soon be forgotten by those who were present.
 There were, in all, about fifty guests present. Mir D. R. Spaulding, of Falls Village, and Mir Henry J. Mead, of Canaan Valley, being among the number.
Connecticut western news., 1890-09-17
Local Bubbles.

Samuel G. Camp is attending the Robbins school at Norfolk.
 Extravaganza drains the pocketbook but the patent soap tray Geo. l.. Parsons gives with Brussels soap drains only to save.
 The people of Canaan believe in patronizing m article of real merit. That is why Geo. l.. Parsons is selling so much Brussels soap.
 Owing to the inclemency of the weather only about thirty attended the dime sociable at Rev F. w. Barnett's last Thursday evening. The proceeds were $11 50.
 A meeting of the Northwest Litch- field County Ministerial Association was held last night in the Pilgrim church. Another meeting will be held there this forenoon, but not a public one
 Fair warning! The selectmen of the town of North Canaan have posted no tices to the effect that all dogs in sai'l town shall either be killed or else be muzzled until such time as said select men shall order said muzzles removed.
 Tho boy drum corps, of Ct Bar rington, treated Canaan to some very good drum music, on Thursday even. ing between the hours ofl5. 30 and 2. 80. They were on their way from Winsted where they took part in the Memorial parade.
 Jas Moore and wife, of Rochester, N. Y., have been taking 8 bicycle tour and on Tuesday, last week, while riding near Sheridan Barnes the lady's mach. inc struck some sand and she was thrown, injuring her leg. She was brought to the Warner House where she received proper care and on Thurs day MT and Mrs Moore took the train for Hartford. They had ridden from Pittsfield the day of the accident.
Connecticut western news., 1890-09-17
More conjugal Pleasantrie..

Peckson-My dear, trust you will not be jealous, but really have not enoour- aged Brdget's attention. Why should she send me this lock of hair?
 Mrs. P. (hysterically)- The vixeni A lock of hairl She must have sent it in the mails!
 Peckson-Not exactly. She sent it in the soup.-American Grocer
Connecticut western news., 1890-09-17
Reversing Natures Laws.

The conversation had turned on an old beau, who by the aid of cosmetics and othex artifces seemed to grow 8 little younger every year.
 "You will see," said some ono, "how he will succeed in hiding the ravageS of time. 1"
 "And finally die of extlems youth" added another speaker.-Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1890-09-17
FARM, FIELD, GARDEN.
IN THE: INTERESTS OF COUNTRY
 AND SUBURBAN READERS.

Country (tentleman's Plan for Restoring
 the Ground-Some Directions for Top
 Dressing.
 Ground for pasture may be renewed without blowing if the grass which cov- CTS it is thin in growth and does not form a close and compact turf. Use harrow with sharp teeth, and load it suf- ficiently to tear and pulverize the sur- face. If necessary the narrowing may be repeated several times until the sur face presents fine, mellow bed of soil, to insure the growth of the grass seed, which is next to be sown upon it. If the soil happens to be rather dry pass a roller over it, which will aid in covering the grass seed by pressure, and at the same time will firm the soil and render more certain the growth of the grass. For permanent pasture it is best to SOW several kinds of grass, both for increasing the product and affording succession of feed by ripening through the season. The different kinds will also protect one another in winter and in seasons of drouth.
 A permanent pasture cannot be ex- pected to continue to afford full crops without top dressing of manure or of some fertilizer. If good coat of barn manure can be applied as top dressing before the narrowing mentioned is be- gun it will become pulverized and mixed with the surface soil by the operation, causing the grass seed more certainly to germinate and promote a better growth of the crop. In the absence of manure any commercial fertilizer may be used which has been found efficient on your particular soil, and in making this ex- pertinent it would be we'll to measure the increase thus produced, and to see if it's value is equal to the cost of the fer tiliZer.
 In making 9 permanent pasture the fact must be borne in mind that 1t will not continue without decrease unless some addition is made to it by some kind of enriching substance to supply the waste caused by the constant removal of the feed; but this decrease, varying with difference in soils, can be determined in amount only by making the experi- ment. M
Connecticut western news., 1890-09-17
A Real Wicked Man.

There was once wicked man fishing on the Orchy. The river had been in bad condition all the week. On Sat urday it was rather big, and all men knew that the next day it would be perfection. ''It's always so," growled an old general, who had to leave on the Monday: "We ought4to keep the Jewish Sabbath up here" These were idle words, but the man above men- toned believed in deeds. He said he would walk home He hid his rod on the bank, and on the Sunday, when the rest of his brethren were grumbling at the bridge of Orchy, and spending their time in throwing stones into the river, he was seven miles up the glen. The fish he got was laid in hiding also, and the next day produced as 8 legiti- mate Mondays salmon, and the whole business might have remained un- known except to his own wicked heart if the fox hunter of the district-a man used to Keeping his eyes open-had not spied the whole performance from the hillside. Magazine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
BERNHARDT AND MATHER,

Opinion of the Former That She Has Never
Seen a Juliet Greater Than the Latter.
When Margaret Mather met Bernhardt
in London last season the diva was con-
templating playing Romeo in q Shakes
pearean revival which was to be a leading
feature of the spring season at Drury Lane.
The old temple had not evolved more Gu
rious proposal in years, and Mather's Juliet
being then the talk of London managers,
the young artist was solicited to play the
part in combination with Bernhardt. Being
under contract with J. NJ. Hill, such q pro-
posal could not then be entertained. With
in fortnight this proposal has been again
made, and Nine. Bernhardt in speaking of
the novelty and advantage of such Joint
performance said to Paris representative
Of the New York Herald: I feel that such
a combination would be a great success. I
saw Miss Mather in America two seasons
ago and was charmed with her. As Juliet
she is captivating. have never seen the
character better played. 1 have never
played Romeo, though have always wished
to and have thought of it and studied it."
Miss Mather opens weeks season Monday
night with Gretchen" The sale is very
large.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
HISTORIC DUST HEAPS.

Or. Keyser and Rev. LichIeIter Rake Them
Over at the Meeting of the Historical So.
cIety-A Very Suggestive Letter From
Mr.. Andrew Carnegie.
The Western Pennsylvania Historical So
ciety met yesterday in its room in the Court
House, Vice President Daniel Jordan in
command. Secretary Porter read letter
from Mr.. Andrew Carnegie, acknowledging
the compliment paid him in electing him an
honorary member, and expressing the hope
that the society viii soon have a suitable home
for its meetings and the storing of historical
treasures. The effect of the letter was that the
committee appointed to secure permanent
quarters in the Carnegie Library building, Al
legheny City, was instructed to stay its hand
for the present.
In q letter from Edward Fowkes. of the Ethno-
logical Bureau at Washington, D. e., outlining
plan for the establishment of a national
museum, he says interest in archaeological re-
search is growing. and mounds are being
opened for other purposes thau the mere secur-
ing of relics. He deplores the vandalism of
amateurs who are tearing open mounds in
Western Pennsylvania without taking careful
drawings and without appreciating the real in
terest and importance of investigation. Mr..
Fowkes suggests the establishments of q
museum OF American archaeology, somewhere
in the Mississippi Valley, after the fashion of
the Smithsonian Institute.
This letter was laid over for further consid-
GRAFTON, and Mr.. Carnegie's epistle ordered to
be put in the minutes
DR.. George b. Keyser read paper on "Poli-
tics of go ears Ago" and covering the Presi-
dental campaigns Of Jackson Van Buren and
Harrison. Quotations from the campaign
songs of those days with such refrains as "Van,
Van is q used-up man, "Tippecanoe and Tyler
too" fired the blood of some of the older mem
bers. and for time they forgot their rheuma-
tism. OF Jackson, DR.. Keyser said that If he
had been in Tilden's place Hayes would not
have warmed the Presidential chair, and had he
been in Buchanan's place the rebellion would
have been a mere little hanging picnic and an
exceedingly small affair.
Rev. Mr.. Lchleiter read sketch of an early
pioneer named John Gibson, whose remains
rest in the Allegheny Cemetery.
Committees were appointed to prepare list
of officers for the ensuing year TO be voted for,
and to audit the treasurer's accounts.
w. Il Davis. Edward F. Duffy, Esq, Charles
A. Reese, William H. Reed, James NJ. Nellis
and Prof Charles Riddle were elected members
OF the society.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
THE BEST CHANCE YET.
Prices Way Down on Sealskin
AT THE PEOPLES STORE.

Ff1co8 way Down on SeaIBkAn
AT THE PEOPLES STORE.
The remarkable low prices made on cloaks
by US has brought US trade beyond our ex-
pectations.
We have sold hundreds of ladies' and
misses cloaks within the past few days, and
have have still hundreds to sell.
The prices have been unprecedented; in
some cases will not pay for the cloth.
We have yet on hand quite large num-
Der of fine garments, both in English plush
and real Alaska sealskin. Our prices on
these jackets and coats have been low and
we have sold them freely. The few that re-
main are going to be sold at the following
prices, and we beg you to note that the re-
ductions made are not imaginary figures,
but are from our former prices:
26-inch (actual measure) seal jackets at
$75; former price $100.
26-inch seal jackets 800; former price
$120.
26-inch seal jackets $11O; former price
$136.
4O-inch seal coats $125; former price $50.
40-inch seal coats $145; former price SITS.
4O-inch seal coats $16O; former price 5000.
44-inch seal coats $175; former price $225.
All of the above goods are prime-this
seasons make. We have no old sealskin
sacques carried over whatever.
WE CAMPBELL q DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
BUSINESS OF BREWERS.

Internal Revsnas Agents Learning Leo
About the Trade In and Abous PIEfSburs~
A Greas, Deal Of Whisky Going Late
BOnd-Other LiquoF Talk.
MessrS. Culbertson, Alexander and
Mason, the agents Of the Internal Revenue
Bureau, yesterday visited the distillery Of
A. Guckenheimer & Bro. at FFeeDort. On
their return to the city last evening they
said that nothing special had been noted at
the distiliery.
The gentlemen have 50 far confined their
Investigations almost exclusiVsly to whole
sale liquor houses in the city. They have
inspected only two distilleries and two
breweries in this vicinity. They VIII to-day
visit number Of breWeries. They will have
an opportunity to observe the immense bust.
ness being done by Pittsburg brewers, and 70
compare their trade with that Of the breweries
in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington.
Wheeling and other cities in their district
the three inspectors all come from whisky
districts. Messrs Culbertson and Alexander
are Baltimore gentlemen, and Mr.. Mason II
from West Virginia. Yet Mr.. CuIbertson said
last evening: Il have observed . large increase
Doth in the consumption and production Of
beer. had thought that there was decrease
IN the consumption of whisky, but md that
me me oistillers are producing mOre than ever.
knowledge. do not know what Is Becoming
OF the surplus product, although q great deal
o. whisky Is going into bond. Not a. much
WHISKY IL exported a. formerly II has been
the custom Of soue distiIlers to send their
liquor TO storehouses in Europe, to avoid some
Of the warehouse tax Nearly all Of such
whisky comes back Whisky in bond q AZ.
lowed shrink1gs Of seven and one-half gallons
In barrel in three years. II there IL . shrink
age or leakage Of more than that, the owner
must pay Just the same. The whisky brought
back TO this country Is taxed the 80 cents on the
gallon according only TO the amount Of whisky
actually in the barrel"
The inspectors will be in the city for probably
q week longer. They will not. however be aba
70 finish all their work in this neighborhood
during the present visit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
SELECT COUNCIL coNoURs.
A CLEVER SWINDLE.
How Innocent Farmers are Taken in on
Bogus Horse Sales.

How Innocent Farmers are Taken in on
Bogus Horse Sales.
A new and clever swindle is being worked
among the farmers by set Of sharpers. In
the Yough Valley not less than six yeomen
within sh ort time have been f1eeced BY their
operations. The game is very simple, but 80
far it has worked well. The plan is for one Of
the confederates to visit farmer and admire
a horse. He finally decides to strike bar
gain, always at good price, of course, and
then agreeing to take the horse in a few
days. Shortly after follows the accomphce
who sees the animal, ana is at once struck with
his fine appearance. He has horse Just like
him in New York. and he must have him to
make match at any cost The second fellow
raises the price away above the first one. The
innocent farmer is tickled, but his conscience
troubles him, and he informs the buyer that
the horse is already sold for less figure,
but he will be glad to see what he can do.
Buyer No. comes along IN 3 few days and
wants his horse. The farmer tells him he has
been offered better price, and wouldn't he be
willing TO release him from his bargain for q
bonus. The money is snapped up as quick as q
fash. Buyer No. never appears, and the two
scamps divide the proceeds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
SOME BIG GUNS COMING.
Railroad Vice Presidents 20 be Present at
the Joint Coal Meeting.

Railroad Vice Presidents 10 be Present at
the Joint Coal Meeting.
At the joint meeting of the Pittsburg rail-
road coal operators and the higher officials Of
the different railroads in this city Tuesday
next the following railroad men will be pres
ent: Frank Thomson, First Vic ePresident, and
W, n. Joyce, General Freight Agent P. R. R.,
from Philadelphia; Orland Smith, First Vice
President and Frank Harriott, Freight Traf-
fic Manager B. & o. road, from Baltimore and
]. T. r. Mckay, General Freight Agent
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, from
Cleveland.
The meeting will be held in the rooms of the
Board Of Directors in the new B. & o. station.
As stated in The DISPATCH last week, the OBJ
tors as to why the 4Qmile radius should be re-
duced. At present the rates of freight are
made on the basis of the cost and the risk of
transportation. If the railroad companies do
what some Of the coal men want them to do,
they will base the rates on the cost of pro-
duction. The thin vein coal operators want the
railroad officials to investigate the cost of min
ing. ETC., and make the rates accordingly. A
well-known railroad official stated yesterday
that If they do this they might as well go fur
ther and find out the details in regard to
dead" work, draining mines, ventilation, cost
OF management, etc. Each operator has 8
secret about the management OF his mine on
account of the different ways Of operating
them. This information will be hard to OBJ
tain, and the gentleman said he did not think
the railroad companies would make any ma
terial change.