davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
FAST THAT THEY MAY EAT.
The Pious Greeks Christmas Table ant
 How He Prepares for It.

The Pious Greeks Christmas Table and
 How He Prepares for 1t.
 For month before Christmas every pious Greek has observed a rigid fast, says traveller, consequently the ''table," !" which on that day is spread in every house, produces something akin to fes- tivity.
 My friends of the evening before begged me to sit down and partake of the meal that they had prepared. It was somewhat of struggle to me, l must own, for I expected it would not be served in very magnificent style Still, was not prepared for what actu- ally happened.
 On asman round table was placed a perfect mountain of macaroni and cheese not such cheese as we are accustomed to put with ours, but coarse sheep's milk cheese, which stung my mouth like mustard, and left pungent taste therein which tarried there for days. Then there were no plates, no forks, no spoons
 The master of the house had knife with which he attacked the dish, and the one which on ordinary occasions fell to the mistress was now kindly placed at my disposal. As for the rest of the family, they were an example of the adage that fingers were made before forks, and these fingers grew percepibly cleaner as the meal progressed.
 What . meal it was, indeed; as if it were contest in gastronomic activity. Yet it was pleasant to see the appetite with which great and small entered into the contest and filled their mouths to overfowing with the savory mass. was left behind in the contest, and had, fear, to tell many untruths concerning my appetite and the excellence of the dish, and great was my relief when it was removed and dried fruits and nuts took its place. .E.fs
 To drink we had resinated wine that is to say, wine which had been stored in keg covered with resin inside, which gives the flavor so much relished by the Greeks, but which is almost as unpalata- ble to an Enghshman as beer must be to those who drink it for the first time.
 The wine, however, had the effect of N loosening the tongues of my friends, who had been too busy as yet to talk, and they told me many interesting Christ mas tales.-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
A WONDER WORKER.

MT Frank Huffman, young man ot Burlington, Ohio, states that he had been under the care of two prominent physicians. and used their treatment until he was not able to get around. They pronounced his case to be con. sumption and incurable He was per suaded to try Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds and at that time was not able to walk across the street without resting. He found before he had used half of 8 dollar bot. tie, that he was much better; he contin. ued to use it and is today enjoying good health. If you have any throat, lung or chest trouble try it. We guarantee satisfaction. Trial bottle free at W. H Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
ELECTRIC BITTERS.

This remedy is becoming so well known ana so popunf as to need no 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 diseases of the liver and kidneys, will remove pimples, boils, Esalt rheum and other affections caused by impure blood Will drive malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all malarial fevers.-For cure of headache, constipa- tion and indigestion try Electric Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Price 50 cts. and $1 per bottle at w. H. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Christmas services will be held at the
 Congregational church this evening, commencing at 6 o'clock. The order of exercises are: Anthem, by the choir; prayer; carol, Christmas hymn; "Carol, carol merrily;;" responsive readings, by
 the leader and the Sunday school; solo, by Mrs G. s. Studwell; address, by the
 pastor; singing, "Hark the Herald angels sing" ~ At the Episcopal church the observ.
 ance of Christmas will begin with the
 celebration of the Holy communion, at
 midnight. Tomorrow at 1O,3O a. m. the
 service will consist of morning prayer, sermon, communion, and program of music appropriate to the day. On next Saturday at 5. p. m. the children's E Christmas festival will be held.
 At the Methodist church last Sunday morning, Rev Dr Tinker preached an able Christmas sermon and in the eve. ming 8 choral service was conducted by the Sunday school, and addresses deliv. cred by Prof B. w. Tinker, of South boro, Mass, and his father, Rev Ezra Tinker, pastor of the church.
 Henry Fay, for some time a law student in this village, leaves Jan 1st for Pittsfeld, where he will enter the
 office of District Attorney Hubbard. The banquet given by the Southern Berkshire Democrat club at the Miller House, Thursday evening, was great | success. Over 50 members of the
 club partook of the bountiful dinner,
 and speeches were made by Repre-
 sentative elect Crosby, Mayor elect Hubbard, George Clark, of Pitts. field; Senator H. A. Kimball of North.
 ampton; N. w. Shores. Walter San. ford, Henry Fay, Dr Small, Robert Me
 Donald, of this town Lawyer Wilcox,
 of Sheffield J. w. Lewis, of Pittstield, and others. V An effort is being made to open an
 evening school at the old center school house in this village.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24

The Monumental Bronze Company, of Bridgeport. will furnish an eight-foot statue of St. Joseph with the child Jesus in his arms, to be erected on the new parochlsl school building of St. Joseph 8 parish, Newport, R. I. The statue will be modelled by artist Mcclellan and the clay model criticised and approved by Rev Father Coyle, of Newport, and Bishop Haskins. It will be cast in white bronze.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24

Bridgeport doctors are wrestling with complaint which greatly resembles the Grippe.
 "John" said a-wife to her husband, "what goose you are. really believe you cannot tell yard of gingham from a cargo of brick. Here you have brought me ten cakes of that nasty yellow, rosin soap when told you to be sure and bring Brussels. Don't you believe Tn economy"
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24

Chicago is to have Theodore Thomas for it's very own for the next three years at least.
 -"Christmas greens are plenty this season." is the reasonable remark of the Boston Herald. "In fact, the woods are full of 'em."
 The last issue of the New Milford Gazette contains a strong and timely editorial on the Interesting Contrast between the Naugatuck and Housatonic Valleys" showing the difference in the policy of the Consolidated and Housa- tonic roads. Next week we will copy as much of said editorial as possible, in order that our readers may fully under stand the grievance of the merchants and manufacturers in the Housatonic valley. Samples of Berkshire County jour- nalism {: On the 14th inst, the Sunday Morning Call, of PittsAeld, came out with twelve page edition. On the 2Oth inst, the Berkshire News, of Great Bar rington, followed suit with twelve page>edition. At this rate of progress, the Metropolitan journals must look we'll to their laurels, for if the Oatman Brothers. or the Douglas Brothers should really hump themselves. they would make the pace quite hot for the New York papers.
 Last week we received and suppress sed bitter article which scored the di- rectors of the 0. N. B. X w. road for the notice published on the outside of their time table recently issued. We are told that similar notices are publish ed on the time tables of the Consolidated road and the New York X New England road. Everyone begins to understand the unexpected rush of freight over the o. N. B. X w. road. The company cannot get engines or men enough to handle the freight offered but hope to be fully equipped ere long. Supt. Op- dyke is quoted as saying that for the past three months every day has been alike to him. He has also worked nights and Sundays to keep the wheels moving and says he had rather be in Sheol than
 have another such three months experi- ence. He is glad to have his resignation
 accepted. .-. ...-........ The photograph was no .funogragh for the Canaan Citizens band inasmuoh az the band lost $6O on their venture with the talking machine. "Talk is cheap" but not when you hire lawyer or photograph to talk for you. Thus far the band have paddled their own canoe and have been no tax upon their | townsmen and furthermore they have frequently given free concerts. Now that the brave boys have met with mis- fortune, we suggest that ere long our
 townspeople provide supper and give the proceeds to the band. We make
 this suggestion without the knowledge
 or consent of the band but we think
 they deserve substantial encouragement
 and we know that q supper or so called
 stomach sociable" generally draws g
 larger crowd and pays better financially
 than most any other entertainment inas.
 much as there is always good draft to a, healthy stomach; draft often suf.
 6cient to draw dollars from pockets
 which lecture or concert could not draw dimes from.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
It Wasn't Neeessar

First Sweet Girl-Did you have a mis- tletoe bough in your house?
 Second Sweet Girl-No, I had one ready, but forgot to put it up. E
 "Of all things! Forgot it?''
 or other became engaged the day be- fore Floating. E -r&f
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
A Terrible Strain.

Employer (anxiously)-Does Mir. De Goode drink?
 Confidential Clerk-Not drop.
 ''He has been two hours late for three mornings, and he looks as if he had been on terrible spree"
 sIt's all right. On Christmas he gave his boy 8 drum. m."-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
A Fair Exohanxe.

About $500 will buy your wife as fine a sealskn paletot as you could desire to surprise her with for New Years gift. And it would only be g fair exchange for that $1.s5 smoking set which she placed in your stocking and told Burgess to charge. to your account.-Fall River Advance.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
FRANCIS RESELL, General Insurance

Effected in the strongest Mutual and Stock Companies. Also represents the Fitchburg Mutual, surplus $106, 900. Covers against damage by lightning. Discounts 40 per ct. on one year policy; 40 per ct. on two years 60 per ct. on i've years. Call on or address me at BANTAM, CONN.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
Not All Over. Frost-Well, it's all over. Snow-What's all over?

Frost Christmas. say it only comes once 8 year, and it's all over until next time. #F
 Snow-Not by jugful. The bills are not in yet for half the stuff my wife bought and charged to me.-Selected.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
J. E. sKiFF,

pr. Herbert A. Church, Physician and Surgeon. OFFICE opposite Parsons store, Main Street, until g a. m., IA 30 to 2 p. m., to Sp. m. STelephone in Office.
 CANAAN. CONN.
, 1890-12-27

9J0R V%ITTERLIGT; Paa Observation-Disclosures dorom'
~ nedlagte allerqnderdanigste F~orestIling har det be-
haget Hans Majestaet .KongoQ we'd A~llefdsieste Resolution
at 7do November d,A, allernaadigsr at sadtrste f6lgenGe af
August u.A. ~7GdSgne 4 ordning ON Tilshud fra St. roix
CoIonialka8se til "the West India and, Panama Telegraph
5ompany Limited" for ct Tidsrlm af 5'Aar fra 1sto Jaruar
1890 at re9ne.
bet we'd Agordnog af 2den November 1885, "te West India
and Panama Telegraph Company Limited. dlsikhrede aarHse Tnskud
af St. Cmix C~omdk5~o af $1,000 5 Aar. fra lo Jmmr 1855 at
regne tskkres fcmoce Diet nevnto Seskab for ct Tidsr~4 If 5
Ar fra Ise Jmmr 1890 at regne poa dc den nevnto odning
anforte Vilkear
, 1890-12-27
Translation.
Translation
Az 0'''n ILL '0"u'"F Observation-Disclosures
&w@E FORE %% ~"%%s@r Gwm9MDmb @LMaMm
CoIohel,
Knight Comma
Of DonneJfog oed Donne5rogsua4d,
a}Ir AXE KNOWN
Governor Of the Danish West India Islands,

XII AXES KNOWN> On the most submissive repre-.
&sSsa senta. IN If the Ministry Of Finances His nars the
King was most graciousIy pleased by Resolution of 9TH uIti-
mo to sanction the following Ordinance concerning a subsidy
years, to commence on and from the LIST Jar uary 1890, pass
cd at 3rd discussion in the Colonial Council for ST. Croix on
the Is. h August last.
The yearly subsidy from the Colonial Treasury Of St. Cmix to "tAe West
and Panama Telegraph Company Limited" say $1,000 pa for a period
of years, commencing Of and from the LIST January 1885, as secured by
Ordinance dated the 2d November 1885, is hereby secured to the said
Company for another period of 5 years, to commence on and from the LIST
January 1890, on the terms set forth in the above mentioned Ordinance.
, 1890-12-27

ORDINANCE
concerning a subsidy from the
Colonial Treasury of St. Croix
to the West India and Panama
Telegraph Company Limited"
for a period of 5 years, to com
mence on and from the Iot Jan
nary 1890
da,gd the 7th November 1890,
, 1890-12-27

ANOaDNING
ON Tils6u1 fra st. Croix Colonial
che West India and
rloe legraph Company
a.aaa 5g ct Tidsrum af 5
e Januar 1890 at
d. do 1de November 1890,
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-24
DOG-DAYS IN THE HOUSE.
L.ez-slators Relax Their Patriotic
Too-TOO-ishnesa
neSI'ias Fuany story-speaksr Reed ca
the Road That Leadeth 60 Destruction
- Judge Caib-rsoa's Little Tale
Not ChiIdiiks and Biand


Lots OF stories are floating through the
House In the dog-days Mem bers who
usually take an active part In debate
when the weather is cool begin 70 sub
side when Sirius appears above the hor-
ton. Some ST languidly az their
desks and listen abstracteGly 20 discus
sions over items IN appropriation bills.
The screens in the rear Of the last row
az seats have been romovet. % allow a
free circulation OF air. There are, also,
screens In the windows q the cloak
room. The four doors leading 20 tho
Speakers lobby are left open, and the
atmosphere of he House Is warmed by
brcezes which como up the Potomac and
sweep over the hot city. Some OF the
members promenade the back OF the
hall and solace themselves with cigars.
Others sit IN cane chairs around lemon
ade and water coolers, and speculate
upon their political prospects Many
good stories arc retsilod.
Benton McMllin. of Tennessee, told
one the other day which created much
merriment IL was concerning a prom
inent candidate for tho Legislature
y
business as a saddler 70 enter tho politi-
cal field He bad arrived at tho con-
clusion that DO vas . statesman and
that the people were in need OF his
services. His voice was heard in every
hamlet In the mountains and In every
town and village. He paid particular
attention % the farmers.
They wore overtaxed and be insisted
that they should Do relieved from their
burdens. He wanted the dog-tax re-
pealed and the tax on land reduced.
Railroad freights we're too high and
something should be done to reduce
them. In Thousand and one ways no
tickled tho ears OF tho agriculturists-
At all times DO waxed eloquent. In
some cases he overdid the matter. Ho
had read ancient and modern history,
but be rarely glanced at a newspaper.
As 20 the living news of the day no
knew comparatively little. One night
10 appeared in a town Of several thou
sand inhabitants. It's opera-house was
packed with listeners The speech was
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-24

made while Tho Beecher-TiIton trial was
agitating the country. 4 daily news
paper WAS printed " tbs town and the
people wers well rersed in the news Of
tbs DAY. The orator. as usual. began %
descans upoa Agricultural grievances
lie went from one proposition 70 another
until his listeners became tired His
elouuencs wa wasted. They under
stood his obiscs and were disposed TO
chaf him. Finally enc man, with \
Etentorian voice. shoutsd: What We
want % know. and know explicitly. IA
bow you stand On this Beechor-Tilton
business
For an instars ths orator Vas non
pigsSed. To ksew no mor- about the
matter than an Ashantee chief TIE
fnls that critical moment in his career
had ARR we'd It vas necessary that Al
answer should be made. and that is
should e made prouptlr. Gathering
himself 20 his fun height be calmly
Surveyed bis audience end then said.
Il have nos thoroughly studied ths
question. but think II the peopls
want ia they cuTAs 20 co allowed 20
have ia
The answer brought 6evn the house,
tut ths oraeor failed 20 secure a seat ia
ths I.ozisiaSire.
Nos long ago Hon. Asher c. Csrath
r1afe an entertaip inE speech uron the
floor ~ The House. The thermoueter
vas I'D amour ths nfnedes AMI the A.
rfcsrhers very uurEy- I-dgrzut Ar
St~uble &c lows. bad gwen Speaker Reed
dressing. stcahie il q Republican rep
resentinT the Slorr CITY Eistriea he
hai Beer REVISED a Teaor1 nation. Is
had heen lest as he sscurh-. because ne
Rad fs5ied ~ secn-e a 81 bite hrildinr
fer SionV City The bil bad been lefs
brrrinr tr the eye sds wtth thirtT-are
others s-- several weeks The Sreaser
gave no one an orpo-tunisv - call thea
~ aas Szutle US indtEna1k Ea -
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-24
PROGRAM.
/ spring Medicine.

The druggists claim That people cal
daily for the new cure tor constipation
and sick headache, discovered by DR..
Slas Lane while in the Rocky Noun
tains. 1t is said 20 be Oregon grape
root ia great remedy in the far west for
those complaints, combined with SIM
pie herbs, and is made for use by pour
ing on boiling wat Y to draw out the
strength. 1t sellsa 80 cents package,
and is called Lanes Family Medicine.
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-24

serving his fourth term In Congress
Under Democratic administration his
public building bill had twice passed
both houses, and twice been vetoed by
President Cleveland lie had evidently
assured his constituents that things
would be different under q Republican
administration.
Mr.. Caruth in his speech sympathized
with Mr.. Strubie. He said that he
thought the attack upon the Speaker,
however. was unwarranted coming from
the Republican side OF the House. He
dubbed Tom Reed the Alexander Sell
kirk OF American politics The Speaker
could say:
Il am monarch OF all survey,
Ny right there Is none 70 dispute,
From the confer all round 10 the sea.
am lord OF the fowl and the brute"
The House roared with laughter.
The term brute" seemed 70 suit It's
palate. IL was in committee OF tho
whole. The Speaker stood near the
door Of his lobby with twinkling eyes
and an open mouth. He did not smile.
Some time afterward q member asked
him what he thought Of Caruths
sneech.
Well" he drawled in his broa
Yankee accent, II am trying 10 oblige
my friends on that side. l have been
charged with assuming almost every
prominent character in ancient and
modern history. | have been called
Caesar. and Charles the First, and Crom-
well. Danton and Robespierre. But
now this man Caruth accuses me OF be-
ing a Robinson Crusoe. It's too much.
/ can't be q Cesar and ROBINSON
Crusoe, or a Charles the First and a
Crom we'll, or Danton and RObespierre
all at the same time. Let my Demo
cratic friends settle upon some char
acter and III DO in better shape"
Some time ago Democrat received a
clipping from Texas paper. 1t alleged
that Roger q. Mills, in one of his speech
es out there. had said that IL Speaker
Reed was in he'll be would count the
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-24
ioS THEIR WAY.

Democrats in the House TO make quo
rum. A Democratic mem Der showed the
slip TO the Speaker. With grave dignity
Mr. Reed replied: ''Mr. Mills is right
Why shouldn't I count them? II they
weren't there they'd be on the way"
+ One Of the ablest men in the House is
Judge David Il. Culberson. OF Texas.
There is nothing snowy about him He
is q quiet dignifed man, with heavy
brow, broad shoulders and great intel
lecrual capacity. Occasionally he visits
the cloak room. Tho other day he en-
tered il while several Democratic
members we're commenting upon the
havoc made by the Farmers' Alliance in
the South. Information had juss been
received q tho defeat of q well-known
Congressman seeking a denomination
He mad done every thing that could be
done % placate the Alliance early IN the
season. he had joined it and swal-
lowed its sub-trsasury scheme. lie even
went a step further. lie introduced a
bin as Far ahead OF the sub-treasury
scheme In extravsgance as that scheme
IS ahead 81 The strongest protective
tariff It vas ali IN vain. The Alliance
ran ever him and left him crying bloody
murder
"His case. a" remarked ths Judge, ''re-
minds ne Of story % a man I once
knew in Texas. he was riding over a
rough road behind a yoke Of oxen. lie
sat in the forward end 81 the cart upon
a pile Of boxes. As the wheel dropped
into a rut the pile toppjs8. He Loss Ms
balance ard fell ont Of the cart. Hs
was afraid that the wheel would run
over him and he londlT shouted. 'Whcar
before be ssruck the ground II was TOO
late. TIE wheel did 20 over bin. Bus
this vas not aIL Tie shouted 'Whoar
50 loud ard long thzt the oxen stopped.
and backed the cart TIE wheel went
over him second sne"
night session IN June Tave rise 20
81 amusing incident James O'DonneiL
81 Jackson, Nich.. is genial Congress
nan and good Republican He vas
compelled % remain in the House until
g. iouruueHs About ten o'clock be
telephened - she Hotel Hamilton 70
send = coupe ~ 20 the House. as be Z =
not eVpect 70 get awav before midnight
Fifteen minutes afterwari page
brought hiu ressaTs received ~
telephone It cane from the Hsniitca
Hr-ei IT. SAID
TIE ccups eas ~ svsy near - NJ
U-e
ts msnT GIT the Rouse "a iourned-
c'Eonneil uade a sl-ht search Pr
coape- soaua noae. ard va zsd a nile
z1a haif % tss hoteL Re arrived
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-24
a Veterinary Iniirmary Opened by DR.. l.
4. GOnker. V

have leased the large brick barn op-
posite the new court house on Kent-st.
for term of years, for the purpose OF
opening an intirmary for the care OF
our dumb friends. Have also secured
the services of DR.. Paul, q regular
graduate of the Ontario College. AS q
veterinarian DR.. Paul is second to none
in the city. Good nurses, and an
ambulance in attendance. II YOU have
a sick or lame horse, call at once a.
time is every thing in disease.
LEONARD l.. CoNKEY, Y. S.,
ProDrletOr.
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-24

Wurzhurg 4 Bronson, oil the Reed :
lake musical aggregation, have pre-
pared an exceptionally choice program
Tor this week. There will be 10 inter
mission a heretofore; tie band VIII
play from 1880 p. Ito $50 with 40 de-
lays. Special numbers OF operate
music. solos. duets, etc, Viii be occa-
,.Onally substituted for the regular
program subject 70 change without
notice.
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-24
Order Radcliif x Ho.tmoving Evans.

Commencing August q, and con.
tInuing until further notice, D.. L.& y.
teams Will run as follows between
mon Depot and Reeds Lake: Leave
Union Depot, 10, II a. m, l.05, 2, 3, 4
o, Z, p. m; leave Reeds Lake, 1880
1880 4. IN. LEO. 2.30, $3.50, 4:30, 6.30
80 and $50 ?. n.
WV. A. GAvTTT.
Acting o.. =
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-24
nesroit Ernnsition

The r., G.. H. & ". Rv. will sol ex.
c rs on tickets 20 the Detroit Exposition
August 26 70 september :. good for re-
turn Up 10 and includng september 6
- rate Of g for the round trip, lnclud.
ing ticket of admission to the great
exposition.
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-24

~D no AsODi-'0O' Nhb''f.
W. Childs. Mr. Alien, or michigan,
seemed much interested. He listened
to the many good words said on behalf
OF the good man and then asked what
sort OF a looking man Mr.. Childs was.
''You remind me Of him every time |
look at YOU" Mr.. O'Donnell replied.
I How SOP" Mr.. Allen asked.
lou are SO different" was the reply.
AMOS J. CUMMINGS.
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-24

The G.. X. d /. r. r. is still the short
est line between Grand Rapids and
Traverse City and all Northern Michi-
gan summer resorts and other points.
1t is also the shortes. hne from Traverse
City to Chicago via Grand Rapids.
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-24

Fully a half can be saved on hOvs
clothing this week at the Giant. Then
800 and 1888 lots are made up of tho
finest cassimeres. cheviots and worsted,
without regard u cost.
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-24

Yes, Hoods Sarsaparilla is really
peculiar" Prepared by combina-
ton, proportion and process unknown
ID other medicines, Hoods Sarsaparlla
accOmpllshes cures hitherto Unknown.