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Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
Our Reply.

"The 'cheap excursion bugaboo. as !" Fair Play" terms the recently pub lished articles concerning shopping ex- cursions, has certainly frightened the city merchants. It has also awakened business men throughout the Housaton- ic valley. But bugaboo that awakens Bridgeport and Ct Burlington and Causes them to improve the opportunity to develop their natural resources for manufacturing industries and also caus. es railroad to encourage such manu- featuring projects is certainly very desirable and meritorious bugaboo.
 We cheerfully give Flair Play J space to present the bright side of shop. ping excursions. but we don't think anyone will be frightened by the threa' to abandon excursions to "hoss trots J and other gatherings winch are the paradise of fakirs. It would be far bet. ter for country towns to have all such excursions abandoned than to continu. shopping excursions to cities.
 But to please "Fair Play" and t.
 better illustrate the effect of shopping excursions, we will now advocate shop
 ping excursions-so here is our argu. ment from Fair Plays" standpoint Shopping excursions are a benefit tt country merchants and rural districts but now let us have class of excur sions that will benefit Bridgeport peo pie, as it's not fair, you know, to have the rural districts get all the beneti from shopping excursions-therefo for the sake of argument we will say
 whereas the Bridgeport retail grocery
 men are charging their customers exhor bltant prices for farm produce, there fore we petition the Housatonic rail road company to run a one dollar ex
 cursion every month from Bridgepor to Pittsfield in order that Bridgepor
 housekeepers may purchase their butter cheese, eggs, potatoes, apples, and al
 kinds of farm produce, direct from tL. country store keepers along tue line O 1 said railroad, and furthermore it is ex pressly agreed tbat all purchases to tn, amount of $lO.0O shall have their entir. | fare refunded to them. There, now that is in line with the arguments W.
 have seen advanced in support of excur sions to cities; declarations that shop
 ping excursions benefit rural districts On the same principle, an excursion t, country towns would benefit cities Blu
 can you make Bridgeport groceryma1 1 believe any such doctrine? If sucl farm produce shopping excursions wer,
 run from cities to country towns WI
 think the city grocerymen would kicl 1 like Texas steers; kick more than tn, country merchants are now kicking about shopping excursions to cities.
 1 EDITOR OF NEWS.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
Married Across the Flood.

Married Across the Flood.
 Justice Weir received a message re- questing his presence at the hamlet of Blue Lick to marry a couple. He at once mounted and started, but was greatly impeded by the swollen streams that lay across his path. When he reached Blue Lick Creek he found that ordinarily placid stream a raging, roar ing torrent, impossible.
 While trying to devise some plan to get across there was a chatter of hoofs on the opposite side of the stream, and in a moment horse was pulled up on the edge of the water. On it's back was Harvey Taylor, who held on the pommel of his saddle Kate Newny. The couple wanted to get married, and that quickly. How to do it in view of the water barrier was a question.
 Finally the justice from this side of the creek suggested that the license be wrapped in a handkerchief and tied to a rock and thrown over to him for ex- animation This was done. Then the justice mounted his horse, and using his hands for trumpet, shouted the words that are usually employed in marriage ceremonies at the hand in hand couple across the stream. They shouted back the responses, and the justice declared the knot tied.
 About 200 feet of water separated Justice Weir from the couple, and the roar of the torrent and the batter of the rain probably rendered the service and responses inaudible, but as all formalities were observed the marriage is certainly legal.-Louisville Ky.) Cor St. Louis Globe Democrat
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
WHY NOT PRAY FOR THEM
(From The Golden Rule.

For whom Why, for those who fur nish you with your weekly religious reading In social meetings and in family devotions we frequently hear the pastor remembered, and the officers of the church, the superintendent of the Sunday school, the president of the monw ealth, and "all in high places of authority but we do not recollect that we ever heard the editors of our religious papers prayed for. And yet they need it, Heaven knows how much No body of men, as whole, exert a wider influence, perhaps. The utteran- ces of none are more generally con- sidered. Where the spoken word reaches one in these days, the written word reaches ten.
 Pray that no editorial utterance may be colored by sectarian prejudice pray that nnintentional misstatements con cerning good causes may bs kept out of type; pray that surmises may not take the place of facts pray that no unfor- tunate slip may wound the cause of Christ in the house of its friends. Pray that no needless religious controversy may give scoffers a chance to wag their heads. Pray that courtesy as we'll as strength, sweetness as we'll as light, may prevail h every editorial sanctum. Pray for the contributors, too, that their pens may be rightly guided, and that through their written words every good cause may receive strength and every evil cause may be weakensd.
 We do not altogether have in mind our brethren, but this office, and the editors of this paper, and the many contributors whose names are seen every week 1n these columns, as we'll. Brethren, pray for us.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
THE "CHEAP EXCURSION BUGABot Editor 0f Nears

THE "CHEAP EXCURSION " BUaABoo.
 Editor of Neacs
 The "tale of woe that comes to us from the hills and valleys along the Housatonic, protesting against "cheap excursions to Bridgeport because they are robbing the country merchants of their customers, has been provocative of no end of discussion in the news papers, and that good will come of it all we think there Is no question. One of these results has been to awaken the drowsing minds of business men and capitalists between Bridgeport and Ct Burlington to the fact that the great parallel valley of the Naugatuck is no better equipped for manufacturing in dustries than is the Housatonic. And when these people show disposition and courage to build up other interests than country stores and farming they will find the wide awake General Mana ger of the Housatonic road ready and willing to aid them in every legitimate way, for their own as for the roads business prosperity alike.
 One word about these complaints against "cheap excursions Are we to understand that Danbury, Huntington, Burlington, Canaan, etc, are prepared 10 abide by decision by the General Manager of the Housatonic road to abolish cheap excursions altogether |? Or do they ask the road 10 run excur- sions to Bridgeport when they will benefit themselves only, and refuse to supply such facilities when city mer chants are to be benefited thereby |? Surely, our country merchants will not be so selfish and unfair as that. Where will these and other towns within reach of the Housatonic System, find themselves about Fair time,' if cheap excursion s are to be abolished altogether, and Chinese walls put up to keep out the thousands from the cities and rich viii lages who flock to see the races and the big pumkins, and spend their money "like water" a week at time? Sup pose, Messrs Village Tradesmen, you take quire of tea-paper and cent lead pencil, and digger g little, before you object any more to excursion rates on the Housatonic road. We venture to assert that your balances will disclose the fact that "cheap excursions" contri- bute dollars to the rural districts where they divert dimes to the tills of city ucA AoAoAVS. Doe1uoS, JOu Gull pioVeHt tho people who reside among the health full hills of Fairfield and Litchfield counties from buying, when they see fit to do so. from city merchants. They read the newspapers and keep as we'll posted on prices and styles as you do. l The mails are open to them every hour in the day and two cent postage stamp brings such samples and prices as they desire, by return mail, from W. B. Hail X Company, and when ordered. the package itself is delivered with like promptness by express. Nor does it cost mint of money to visit Bridgeport on shopping trip at regular Housaton ic rates of fare, and this is more than made good every day by what is saved on purchases of from ten to thirty dol. lars. Better give the ''cheap excursion bugaboo rest patronize the Honsa- tonic and w. B. Hall & Co.,, and launch out into the new and prolific field ol manufacturing. FAIR PLAY.
 Bridgeport, Crn',., Jan 22, 1891.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
STA TIE WE W.S.

A Danbury bicy clist appeared on the streets of that place last week with a runner attachment to his Columbia safety. It was quite novel sight fo, Danbury folks to see sleighride on a bicycle.
 It is estimated that the Consolidated road will expeud five million dollars for it's Improvements in Bridgeport.
 Miss F. A. Whitlock was seized, gag ged and bound iu her house at Danbur by robbers on January 19. The thieves stole $44 and escaped.
 The citizens of Tariffville and Sims. bury will endeavor to obtain a town vote to abate the taxes on the idle prop erty known as tho Hartford Silk con- pany for term of five years to any re- sponsible party who will use it for man. ufacturing purposes.
 On account of the Department En- ca,npment G. A. R. at Meriden, Feb 10 and II, the annual meeting of the Con- necticut Association of Union ex-Prison- CTS of War will be held in Grand Army hall, Hartford, Feb 21, instead of Feb 12, Lincoln's birthday, as was originally decided upon.
 Henry Kellogg, of Hartford, President of the Phoenix Fire Insurance Go, since 1883, died last Wednesday. He was porn in East Hartford in 1920 and iu early life was in the steamboat service on the Connecticut and Hudson River boats under Commodore Vanderb It, He organized the Phoenix Insurance Go. ill 1845 and was it's first secretary. He was also director in the Hartford National Bank and the Hartford Trust Go.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
THE COMING OF DEnTH.

The Signs Many and variable-Dyins
 Usua1ly Painless Experience.
 The signs of impending death are many and variable. No two instances are precisely identical, yet several sig1la are common to many cases. Shake speare, who observed everything else, observed and recorded some of the pre- monitory signs of death also. In the account of the death of Falstaf the sharpness of the nose, the coldness oi the feet, gradually extending upward, the picking at the bedclothes, and the playing with flowers are accurately de scribed.
 For some time before death indicar tions of it's approach become apparent. Speech grows thick and labored, the hands, if raised, fall instantly, ths respiration is difficult, the heart loses its power to propel the blood to the e1- tremities, which consequently become cold, a clammy moisture oozes through the pores of the skin, the voice grows weak and husky or piping, the eyes be- gin to lose their luster
 In death at old age there is gradual dulling of all the bodily senses and of many of the mental faculties; memory fails, judgment wavers, imagination goes out like candle The muscles and tendons get stiff, the voice breaks, the cords of the tabernacle are loosen ing. Small noises irritate, sight be- comes dim, nutrition goes on feebly, digestion is impaired, the secretions are insufficient or vitiated or cease, capil- lary circulation is clogged. Finally the central organ of the circulation comes to stop-a full stop-and this stop page means a dissolution. This is the death of old age which few attain to.
 Many people have an idea that death is necessarily painful, even agonizing, but there is no reason whatever to SUD- pose that death is a more painful pro- cess than birth. It is because in a cer- tain proportion of cases dissolution is accompanied by visible spasm and distortion of the countenance that this idea exists, but it is as nearly certain as anything can be that these distor- tions of the facial muscles gre not only PdAAAAcSS, OuO Cetho )At1CS OACO1ASCAOuSuy. In many instances, too, a comatose or semi-comatose state supervenes, and it is altogether probable that more or less complete unconsciousness then pre- vails.
 We have, too, abundant evidence of people who have been nearly drowned and resuscitated, and they all agree in the statement that after few mo ments of painful struggling fear and anxiety pass away and a state of tran quillity succeeds. They see visions of green fields, and in some cases hear pleasant music, and so far from being miserable their sensations are delight | full Rut where attempts at resuscita- | tion are successful the resuscitated per- sons almost invariably protest against | being brought back to life, and declare that resuscitation is accompanied by 1 physical pain and acute mental misery. Death is fact which every man must personally experience, and conse- quently is of universal interest. And as facts are facts the wisest course is to look them squarely in the face, for necessity is coal black and death keeps no calendar.-Medical Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
EUPEPSY.
This is what you ought to hay

This is what you ought to have. in fact. you must have it, to fully enjoy life Thousands are searching for it daily, and mourning because they find it rot Thousands upon thousands of dollars are spent ann pually by our people in the hope that they may attain this boon And yet it may be had by all. We guarantee that Electric Bitters, if used acc, ing to directions and the use per sisted in. will bring yoa good digestion and oust the demon Dyspepsia and in stall instead Eupepsy. We recommend Electric Bitters for Dyspepsia and all diseases of Liver, Stomach and Kidneys Sold at soc and S1 per bottle, by w. H. Camp, Druggist.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
Ceutra, New England N Vest
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Poughkeepsie Bridge Route.

Commencing December 7th., 1890. Trains leave Canaan:
 For Hartford, $40 m; s10: I'll p m; 2.42 and Boston. ) Return 6.45, 100 q m; 3:25 m. sos m (dsily express s stsn for Philadelph' '' Baltimore and Washlngton.)
 For Winsted, (Naug station) PAP m (daily express, etc.) $40 q m; 3.1O, I'll m. Return 8.O2. 1.S2 q m; 452 p m. 10: 30 m (daily ex- press for Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash- ington.)
 For Poughkeepsie, s.4e a m; 12.3o. $40 p m. ii m n m tdaily express, etc.) Return 12.5O a m 1daily express,) 7.1O a m; 1250, 4.40 p m. For campbell Hall, 8 46 a m; 12.s0 m. II 10p m 1da1ly e1press.) Return, Il 40 a m j; 3.25 m. 11.5O p m (daily express.)
 For silvernais, s.46 a m; 12.so m. Leave silvernails, 1o l5 m 9o da m TOT 10 h9neDecn; as K for SiIvernails. Leave Silvernails, sos m j; 562 p m.
 SUNDAYS ONLY. Train leaves Canaan:
 For Hartford and intermediate stations, 413 m. For Campbell Hall and intermediate stations, 3.47 pm.
 CONNECTIONS.
 At Hartford with N Y, NH& H R R, Hart ford & Valley Divisions. and with the N NERR. At simsbury and at Pine Meadow with NY, N H X H R R, Northampton Division. At Winsted with N H & H R R, Naugatuck Division.
 At Canaan with Housatonic R. At Nit Riga, with Harlem K R. At Boston Corners with N Y & M R R and Harlem R. At Po- keepsis and Rhinebeck with n \ ! c& Il aoR <. Rsi s k, 1sF rP Sis < R R and I wailkii Valley R. E. B. opDds9al as.a ssi ss1, d:a5 s IF f...s T As.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
A Victim of woman's Acumen.

s. A Victim of Woman's Acumen.
 D. Seiver-Confound itl my watch ran down at 3:3O this afternoon. I must have forgotten to wind it as I usually do just before retiring
 Mrs. D. Seiver-How long does it run, dearest?
 D. Seiver-Exactly thirty-six hours.
 Mrs. D. Seiver (triumphantly)-L here. Seiver, you told me night before last that it was just 10 o'clock when you re- tired. Can you explain that, sirf-Jewel ers' Circular.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28

Mine young people secured J. N. Van Deusen's team and went on 8 sleighride to an oyster supper at Shef- field last Wednesday evening and re- ported jolly time.
 During the past few days the en- zines of the O. N. B. < W. road have to be turned around by using the Y's and the Housatonic main at this station owing to the the turn-table in the yard being out of working order.
 WANTED. A live man to organize 8 branch in this place, for reliable loan association that IS willing to loan money promptly on good security. Liberal terms to the right party. Write to E. A. WALTON, treasurer, Geneva, N. Y.
 The Monumental Bronze Company, of Bridgeport, have been awarded the contract for life-size statue of Confed- crate infantry soldier, to surmount the soldiers monument at Fredericksburg, Va. This company recently erected a fine family monument for MT D. J. Prescott of East Canaan.
 At the recent annual meeting of the Housatonic valley branch of the Union of Milk Producers the following officers for the ensuing year were chosen : D.. G. Seeley, president 0. w. Skiff, Corn wall Bridge, vice-president; B. O.. Marsh, secretary and treasurer. E1ecu- tive committee to be composed of one president or secretary from each local section.
 The recent burning of the Halstead House at Millerton, N. Y., convinced Mlllerton people that they had talked long enough about building water works and it was high time for action. On Monday, Jan 19, the question of building water works was voted on and by vote of 57 to 1 it was decided to supply the village with water and the work is now being pushed as rapidly as possible.
 The Village Improvement associa- tion realized nearly $27 from the dinner given at town hall last Wednesday noon, notwithstanding only 25 cents was charged for meal that was we'll worth double that sum- The ladies have done nobly they provided such bountiful supply of provisions for the supper fo, the Canaan Citizens band the previous evening that the dinner was held to dispose of the surplus. Thus the suppe, banned out $65 and the dinner $27. These amounts placed both the band and the V. I. A. out of debt, and now everyone is happy.
 The heavy rain last Thursday melt. ed the snow rapidly and caused flood in the Blackberry river and the brooks tributary to it. The brook that crosses Main street rear the Methodist church was never higher, the water rising nearly two feet above the bridge and flooding J. G. Roots cellar, Franl I Coon's cellar and James Drake's black smith shop. Mrs Caul's house was en tirely surrounded by water and the eel lar filled. The water was within on. foot of the top of the fence in front O Cornelius Lynehan's house and rose t' the door sill. Cellars on West Mail street opposite Charles Gillette's wer also filled. The Blackberry river over flowed it's banks but no damage resulted
 Friday morning the streets were on sheet of ice but the sun soon softened and rendered pedestrianism less danger ous.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28

An exchange says: There are in all 1l8 ice houses on the Hudson, with an aggregate capacity of 3,336, 300 tons. Every one of the houses will be filled with first-c class block ico free from snow or dirt, and from 12 to 15 inches thick, and million tons will be stacked, making total crop of 4,336,S0O This will be the largest crop ever gathered, and is sufficient to supply the demand for two years.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi- lively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satlsfac- ;iop, or money refunded. Price 25 cts per box. For sale by w. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
People Were Strong Then.

Donnerwetter {who is always inform ing others on matters they take no in- terest in)-Talking about watches, do you know that they have been in use only since 1461?
 Nocheinmal-That's interesting; what did people carry before that time?
 Donnerwetter-I guess sun dia1s.- Jewelers' Circular,
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
Darwinism IndOrsed.

The Count of Cristo Monti (who has made himself tiresome)-Aw, and ze charming Mees Duquesne would haf me to believe zat our remote ancestors -zat zey were monkees9
 Miss Duquesne-Yes, and some of them could not have been very remote, either, should judge.-Pittsburg Dis 11afoh
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28

From letter written by Mrs Ada E. Hurd, of Groton, s. D, we quote
 Was taken with a bad cold, which settled on my lungs, cough set in and finally terminated in consum ption. Four doctors gave me up, saying could live but a short time. I gave myself up to my Saviour, determined if I could not stay with my friends on earth, would meet my absent ones above. My hus- band was advised to get Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. I gave it trial, took in all eight bottles it has cured me and I thank God I am now 8 we'll and hearty woman" Trial bottles free at w. H Camps drug store, regular size, 50 cents and $l. OO.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28

The largest apple tree in the world is said to be obtaining it's nutrition from Cheshire soil. The circumference of the trunk foot from the ground is B feet s inches. The height is 60 feet and the spread of branches is 100 feet It is 15O years old and has eight large branches, five of them bearing fruit one year and three the next. From five branchss 11O bushels of apples of mod crate excellence have been gathered Norwalk Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
Economical and Comfortable OneVay
 EAcursi0ns. Pers0nally Conducted.

Pullman tourist cars through to desti. nation. If you are going to Colorado, California, Oregon or any point west oi the Missouri river. then take the Great Rock Island Route excursions leaving Boston every second Tuesday. You can save nearly $50.OO from regular first class fare to the Pacific coast. and pro- portionate reductions to other points,
 For full particulars call on your nearest ticket agent and write B w. Thompson N. B. Pass. Agent, 296 Washington St !, Boston, Mass,. or A. B Fsrnsworth, o.
 E P. A. 257 Broadway, N. r.. John Sebastian, G. T. & F. A, Chicago, Ill.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
TGUeZeTs' Guide.

HOusatOnic Railroad.
 MAIN LINE DIvIsIoN.)
 J;.n. 12, 1891. Passenger trains leave Canaan GOING NORTH 9.4Oa. m. for Pittsf1eld, North Adams also Albany, via State Line. 12aO D. ID. for Pittsfeld, connecting via. State Line for Nib. ny. 7.25 D. m. for Pittsfeld, connecting via. State Line for Albany. 1915 a. m., Sunday Mail for Pittsfleld. LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. $40 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York 2.ss p. m., for Bridgeport, with through car. 3.21 p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. ... 6 10 D. m., for Bridgeport and New York. Sunday Milk, 3.45 p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York.
 Connections are made at Brookfleld Junc- tiop with trains to and from Danbury.
 WILLIAM H. STEVENSON,
 vice-Pres't. and Genl Manager.
 A. W. PERRIN,
 Gen. Pass. Agt.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28

La grippe has broken out violently in Torrington.
 Lasts twice as long as cheap soap for laundry use--Bru-sels.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28

By the will of the late Dr Alvan Tal- colt, of Gnilford, Yale College will re- ceive $25, GOO and 8 valuable medical library.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
The Terrible Indian War!

Now in progress, excites universal attention, and history of the thrilling events connected with it will be eagerly sought after. The enterprising publish CTS, s. s. Scranton X Co.,, Hartford, Ct, have in preparation and will issue as soon as possible after the decisive bat tie, work of about 500 pages, by W, Fletcher Johnson, author of "Johns- town Flood," giving a graphic sketch of Sitting Bull, the Medicine Man, and the leading chiefs, and a complete rich ly illustrated history of the whole ter rife struggle. Agents should write at once to the publishers who give liberal terms and pay freight. 3w