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Connecticut western news., 1891-07-23

The Mystery of Second Growth Forests.
 Among the curious enigmas of nature which have remained unsolved to the present day is the growth of a forest upon the site once occupied by one which differed in character from the latter growth. Some have supposed that the seeds from which the second forest sprang had been lying undevel- oped in the ground for a great length of time, perhaps centuries, but the i'm probability of seeds retaining their vitality for such a length of time, and under the conditions to which they would necessarily be exposed, makes that theory rather implausible; and, besides, this speculation fails to account for the origin of the seeds necessary to produce the second growth. What reader can explain this riddle or tell us why species of weeds and grass wholly different from those found in the sur. rounding country spring up wherever the earth is turned, even if the point o1 disturbance be in the center of grassy plain 500 or 1000 miles from where such weeds are known to flourish. Louis Republic.
Connecticut western news., 1891-07-23
Received too late for last issue

Received too late for last issue.l
 Mrs Nora Little, of Fairfield, Mass. |, is at A. B. Garfield s. .. Geo Lewis, of Bridgeport, former Canaan boy, is visiting relatives here. =. O. o. Briggs IS driving a fine carriage horse which he recently purchased of O. w. Barnum of Lime Rock. ... George Sweeny kill ed 8 monster rattlesnake on Canaan mountain Sunday morning, 4 feet, 8 inches long, with IS rattles, making it 21 years old. Mrs Betsey Rood, wife of the late Louis Rood, died at the resi- dence of her sister at Ravenna, Ono, Saturday morning, July 11th, aged 76 years. ..... The hay crop in this end of the town will be full average in quality and quantity. The selling price is ten dollars per ton. John Whalen, in the employ of the Housatonic R. R. Co.,, and stationed at Hawleyville, was home over Sunday =. . Martin Keefe, of Fort Covington, NY. is visiting his brother. Daniel Keefe, of this place =. Mrs AL mira Daboll and grandson, of Spring field, are calling on friends in town. Mrs Caroline Wilson, of Troy, is at A. F. Briggs. ... Louis Roys and family, of Hartford, are at Geo Beebe's. Louis is another Canaan boy and has good position in the dry goods department of Brown, Thomson & Co.,. .Silas Mix and daughter, of Troy, arc at Wm Adam S. ..... Thomas Van Alstyne, of of Waterbury, was in town over Sunday ...... Edward McCarty, district com mittee, has engaged Miss Nellie Hatha- way and Miss Frances Bigelow as teach CTS In this district the coming year.
Connecticut western news., 1891-07-23
Portuguese W0.kAen.


 Among Portuguese workmen-and I now aAude to those who had learned . handicraftthere is what may style, without exaggeration, a national want of the perception of accuracy. There is an unfortunate expression "a little more or less," and this is in constant use, verbally and practically. A door may gape at the top or bottom, win dows almost invariably rattle in their sashes, but you will never persuade the carpenter that his work is badly done; he will acknowledge the existence of what are pointed out as defects, and answer, ''That's no harm-what does it matterY'
 From the same cause, straight or parallel lines and right angles, the care full carrying out of which makes all the difference in the finished look of work, are also "a little more or less," and the vaga<ies of a fWrow in any plowed field must be seen to be appreciated.
 The actufl supply of first rate work men is practi cally nil, and the artisan is not only u1equal to the production of excellence in his special line, but, what is worse, does not possess tho moral faculty of judging and enjoying the sight of perfect specimens of work manship. StU,ecutting seems to have been. for centuries an art in which the Portuguese have exceued. This and slversmith's wosk are the two crafts which may be exempt from the sweep ing condemna tion passed on the arti- san of the p, esent dsy.-Blackwood's Naoaxine.
Connecticut western news., 1891-07-23

Foreign Decorations for Sale Here.
 The news that Lieutenant Grant, ot the British army in India, had received 8 promotion and the Victoria cross for his defense of the helpless garrison at Thobal, was particularly pleasing to Captain Ogilvie, who is stopping at the New York hotel, and who is a personal friend of the brave ieutenant-major now.
 ''pu show you Victoria cross," he said to friend, and leading the way he walked about twenty feet from the hotel entrance and stopped in front of a window wherein coins. stamps and medals were exhibited. There on a glass swinging shelf were medals and decorations without number. The bat ties of Sadowa, Inkerman, Balaklava and Solferino were inscribed on some bars, and others told of the Ashantee and Zulu "wars."
 Evidently the owners had come to hard straits to part with such precious trophies. Among them was V. c. A red ribbon attached showed that the owner had got it in the army. Blue is for the navy. "It's odd," said Captain Oglivie, Ito think of the beggarly pen sions of the Old World countries when we see what America does for its war riors. A man who lost a finger in the late war gets more money every. yea1 than the widow of the lieutenant killed in action on the other side. "-New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1891-07-23
PINE GROVE CAMP MEETING.

At the last meeting of the Housatonic Valley Methodist Ministers Association, held at Sheffield, Tuesday, July 14th, the following resolutions were unani- mously adopted
 WHEREAS, at it's session in 1887 the following resolution was unanimously adopted by the New York Conference : We declare ourselves as unalterable in opposition to Sunday camp meetings, and that we will neither assist, nor at- tend where the gates are kept open, and the Lords day Is profaned by travel and traffic in the name of religion and WHEREAS, our protests to the direc- tors of the Pine Grove Camp Meeting in former years have passed unheeded RESOLVED, that we. as members of the H. V. M. NJ. A. and loyal members of the New York Conference, pledge ourselves to stand by the principles of our church, and express our convictions on this question by sntagonizing all such meetings.
 RESOLVED, that our Secretary he ye. quested to furnish copy of oar action to the Presiding Elder, the camp meet. ing assoclation and the local papers.
 J. B. Ckoss, Secretary
Connecticut western news., 1891-07-23
A WONDER WORKER.

Mir Frank Huffman, young man of Burlington, Ohio, states that be 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 inourable> 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 be had used half of dollar bot tie, that he was much better; he contin- ned 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., 1891-07-23
". c. Ms SECOND LETTER.

His Impressions of Cleveland, Ohio.
 said in my last communication. that Euclid avenue was not as I expected to find it. had supposed it to be built up, as most cities are, in solid blocks up to the curb on the street but far from it. Its chief beauty consists of it's magnif- cient lawns and roomy distances from each other. Of course the dwellings are superb, to be in accord with it's sur roundings. The shaded walks aud shady lawns which make it SO park like for miles on miles is what gives enchant- ment to the view. In some places I should judge the lawns were at least two hundred feet in front. The rest of the city follows suit, only little less SD. It Is rlg htly named the Forest city. It. is no wonder the people take great pride in it, for it is worthy of it.
 My long ride through the uniaue park of hill and dale and fores wide cannot describe antl tho cemetery where President Garfield's monument stands needs & better pen than miue to portray it, but in passing Twill say it IS in the way in which things are done in that lively, enterprisirg g city.
 My first ride after lay.ding at Cleve- lnlst Woo III CtAOlo C0C, 1OuE hllcS. It seemed a great improvement over the horse car, but rode many miles after wards On the electric cars, which seem- ed to be still greater improvement, as they seem tO run faster and with more ease of motion. A few horse cars are still run but they must soon go off the track and the lightning kind will relieve tho poor old horses from further abuse. The manufacturing business at Cleve- land is immense. Standing on the bridge 100 feet high over the Guy ahoga river and looking down in the valley you see the black smoke arising from hundred chimneys. One would be astonished at 30 grimmy sight, for as the eye could reach the dingy buildings could be seen and the wonder would be What is the work they turn out |" We'll, I cannot answer the question. but 1t IS principally iron products. was told that some thirty five thousand per soNs were occupied in the factories One might justly think so to see the l cars loaded down when coming from | work.
 My time spent at Cleveland was short but l saw enough to make me wonder
 It is indeed a most beautiful city, e1- | cept the smoky part. My relatives there were mostly strangers to me, but I was met by hearty shake of the hand and
 smiling welcome. left with much regret, but I had informed my cousin. at Hickory to meet me at Toledo ansl would accompany them home, soxse seven miles. Clevelanders say they wili
 be the largest city in Ohio at the next decade.
 | ". 6. M- Falls Village, Conn, July IT, lSaa
Connecticut western news., 1891-07-23
How about those electric lights?

How about those electric lights?
 Truman E. Barnes, of $ ,uthingtop, called on old frien,ls in town last Fri day.
 MT w. B. Volke, of the Manhattan Elevated Railway, New York city, is a guest at Myrtle Hill.
 R. C. Newton, Jr.. returned to New York last Saturday, his two weeks va cation having expired.
 You will soon have a chance to read new guide boards at the intersection of the highways in this town.
 James Powers, brakeman on the c. N. E. & w. road, had his hand badly injured while coupling cars at State Line one day last week.
 -Ex- Mayor Vessels and Wife; Joel Farist and family; Mrs John B. Windsor and Master John Persse of Bridgeport were at tue Warner House several days last week.
 pr Ross will be absent from his office on 8 vacation from Aug 18th un- til Sept 18th. Fred s. Parsons of New York Dental college will have charge of his practice until his return.
 A SALARY with expenses paid will come handy to anyone who is now out of employment, especially where no previous experience is required to get the position. If you want position, see advertisement on page three head ed, "A Chance to Make Money"
 To CoRREsPoNDENTs We cannot guarantee to publish correspondence re- ceived on Wednesdays. We changed publication day from Wednesday to Thursday in order to have time to put in type the correspondence which has usually been received Monday night or Tuesday forenoon. Please send your correspondence as early as formerly, and then if anything very important oc- CUTS day later you can report it and we will try to put it in type for Thurs day's issue. Bear in mind that THE News forms close Wednesday afternoon.
Connecticut western news., 1891-07-23
MORE EXCURSIONS.
To Twin Lakes, Lakeville-, Pougf keepsie and Chestnut Grove.

To Twin Lakes, Lakevilbe, Pough-
 keepsie and Chestnut Grove.
 For Saturday, July 18th and 25th. the Central New England & Western R. R advertise special excursion train leav- ing Hartford at S.25 a. m. to run to Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and Chestnut Grove. This train will pass Canaan at 10 50 Q. m. Round trip excursion tickets good in both directions only on this train have been placed on sale at all stations. The following fares for the round trip have been made from Cana an To Twin Lakes, 15c; Lakeville, 4Oc; Poughkeepsie and Chestnut Grove, Sl.25. The train returning will leave, Chestnut Grove at 400 p. m.. Pough-. keepsie at 40, Lakeville at 6. O9. TwiL, Lakes at 625, Canaan at 638 D. m.
 This arrangement will allow three hours in Poughkeepsie and an oppor- tunity to view the great Bridge and seven hours in the boats and groves As Twin Lakes and Lakeville. An oppor- tuniy for delightful picnic parties 1t Lakeville, Twin Lakes and Chestnut Grove.
 Good connections made with tr.irs the Housstonic R R. at Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1891-07-23
SALISRUR Y.
IReeeivet1 too late for last issu,

Received too late for last issue.l
 The Kings daughters of the Congre- gational church held fair and ice cream sale Friday evening in the town hall which resulted we'll. The gross receipts were s6OOO. ... Several from here attended the exhibition by Capt Paul Boyton in Lakeville last Saturday. Some called 1t fine, others .tasver saw such humbug" Miss s. A. Clark of Torrington, has been spending few days with friends here The Arch deaconry meeting in St Johns church Tuesday evening ani Wednesday were we'll attended. A rousing missionary meeting being the special feature of Tuesday. Delegates from nearly all the towns were present. ....... Miss 0. B. Conklin is in Bridgeport and vicinity taking a summer outing.
Connecticut western news., 1891-07-23
THE WOODED STREAM.

O silver river from the north, Rushing in thy fury forth, Surging, bending in thy fosse, Wild thy waters fume and toss; Leaping ,.ver rocky walls, Roaring loud in sparkling falls. Hustling through dank tangled woods Of primeval solitudes. There ths locking trees on high Spread a network 'gainst the sky, Arching OCT a mighty hall Where the ceaseless echoes call. There, soft float the dangling weeds, There, the tawny otter feeds, And the broad tailed beavers homs Tops thy waters with it's dome. There, no voice is ever heard Save the fieeting note of bird, And the winds soft mutter, As 1t gossips to the trees And thy gurgling water. l have seen the Storm King ride, crowned with fury, on thy tide crash his cohorts through the woods, breath into the wind his moods, While the dark and lowring sky Seemed to echo thee on high. Thou art most to me OStream when thy waves are most at rest, When like shadows of dream Forests float upon thy breast knotted here and there with stars Bridged with weird celestial bars Over which light shadows dance, Like & thousand polished lances Borne in Fairyland Romances. Like the eyes of the gazelle, Beautiful thy depths appear. could in Atlantis dwell Did thy wave it's shores indear, have smiled when broke the day To Aurora in thy spray. have strolled in twilights hour By thy wood sequestered bank, Like the bee in honeyed flower From thy presence have drank, Thoughts so strange, yet thoughts so true That at times all Fairyland With it's Elfin retinue, Danced and sung along thy strand. Quaint thy music as the wording In an old Romancers tale, All my deepest soul disturbing With its low and mournful vail, o that could but interpret All the meaning of that song, In the language of those voices Centuries have borne along. Borne along until their echoes Now have ceased to stir the air, In the Paradise of music Still methinks they're sounding there.
 THOMAS ABBE, kbi1apa Kapcoo
Connecticut western news., 1891-07-23
The Best Route.

Tourists and travellers to Manitou and the mountains are advised, that from Chicago over the Great Rock Island Route through Sleepers and through Chair Cars are run daily to Colorado Springs.
 Take this. as it Is the cool Dortllern route. and the only direct one from Chicago to Colorado Springs, and avoid delays at Denver or Pueblo.
 D. St John, Jno. Sebastian,
 GenI Manager. Genl Ttt. { Pees. Act.
Connecticut western news., 1891-07-23

The art of newspaper making has reached that point where a growing tree can be cut down, ground into pulp. made into paper and stamped with the latest news within twenty-four hours. The forest of to-day full of locals to- morrow Such is the onward march of civilization and scieDce.
Connecticut western news., 1891-07-23
NEW THROUGH SLEEP FER,


Chicago tO Sioux Falls, South Dak ota Travellers en route to the Northwest are informed that the Great Rock Island Route began running, June 14,aThrough Buffet Pullman Sleeper, Chicago to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
 This car leaves Chicago daily. except Saturday, on the 0. R. I. & P. No. 1, at 1.3O. noon; returning, arrives at Chicago daily, except Monday, at SOS am.
 Maps, Folders, and further informa- ton sent on application.
 E. ST. JOHN Genl Manager
 JNo. SEBASTIAN, Gen'l Tkt. & Pass Agt
 General Office, Chicago, III.
Connecticut western news., 1891-07-23
EAST CANAAN.

Abilene, Kansas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-01

WHO ID SILL III I3uflolQ.
The annual celebration of emancipation
by the colored people was held at Thomas
vile Friday, and they came from the four
quarters, until the crowd swelled to several
thousand. Soon after dinner, which was
served in the Beall grove, and while the aG-
dress was being delivered by Augustus ST.
George Richardson of New Brunswick. a
fight occurred between come who had i'm
bibed too much whisky 1t soon became
general, and ended seriously. Sheriff Foster.
in attempting to make arrests, was shot at
but not wounded. When peace was restored
it was found one negro was badly hurt and
two others shot, one being woman. Ten
were arrested and placed IN jail to await
the action OF the jury.
Lafayette Messenger. At the tunnel
there are two squads Of hands They WORK
from to 6, one set being on duty one week
during the day and the next week at night.
Messrs McCarty and Wilson are the fore
men. When the heading was almost
through there was great deal of rivalry
as TO which squad should have the honor OF
making the last blast. It fell to the one
under the charge of Tim Wilson. When
they went on duty Oh Mey IA there were
seventeen feet of solid rock ahead of them.
One twelve~foot hole was drilled and then
hanked by others nine feet deep. After
being sprung and charged the blast that
LonO"eu Aes uayAsnt OnTouRn, ana the long
fight was won. Natures barrier was
broken down and path was assured for
the iron horse.
Thomaston Times: Nat Hays, who is now
living at Bright. Cullman county, Ala
bama, writes to his father, James H. HAYS,
and tells him of a monstrosity born at his
house not long ago in the shape of kitten.
IL had two bodies from the shoulders back
and had seven legs in all Four of these
were well formed HAD legs with feet, and
two forelegs IN the proper place, and one
foreleg on his shoulder or back. It had
tive tails and two mouths-one of the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-01
IT Gould Move the World

II had something to rest my lever on" said
Archimedes. Large bodies move or are moved
slowly. But It is no impossible or even difficult
task to render those small bodies the kidneys,
active when they are not so. Don't try to do
this with unmedicated alcoholic stimulants
The experiment is unsafe. The sure, safe
means is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters which
affords Just the right amount of stimulus with
out OVERRIDING the matter. Continued activity
Of either the kidneys or bladder. Il should never
Bright's disease. diate es, and other ailments
which affect the renal organs. have their origin
in inaction of the kidneys. To overcome this is
easy matter at the outset. Not so later.
Now is the appointed time in a case of this sort.
Irregularity OF the bowels, stomach and liver,
rheumatism and malaria are remedied by the
Bitters-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-01
Compagnie Generate Transatiantque
French Line to Have.

BETWEEN New York and Havre. from pier
ID No. 42, n. r., foot Of Morton street. Tray
elers by this line avoid both transit by English
railway and the discomfort of crossing the
channel in small boat. Special tram leaving
the company's dock at Havre direct for Paris
on arrival Of steamers. Baggage checked at
New York through to Paris.
La GAsCoGNE, sANTELLI, SATURDAY, June
8. AM.
LA CHAMPAGNE, BOYER SATURDAY, June
i3, 10 AN.
LA BOURGOGNE, LEBoEUT. SATURDAY,
June 90 4 A. n.
PRICE OF PASSAGE Including wine):
TO HAVRE-First Cabin, from $50 to $40,
according to location; Second Cabin, $50;
Steerage from New York to Havre geo, Storage
from New York to Paris S29, including wine,
bedding and utensils.
A. FORGET, General Agent, 8 Bowling Green,
foot of Broadway, New York.
Or r. W. HUNT, Esq, 20 Bull street. MEssRs.
WILDER & CO., 100 Bay street. Savannah
Agents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-01
SOUTH CAROLINA.

Greenville wants the Woman's Industrial
school, to be established by the state, located
in that city.
John Bare6eld, proprietor of the Bare
field Marble Works at Columbia, fell dead
while at work Friday.
Emma Russell, alias Mrs. Emmie Martin,
of Atlanta, was arrested at Columbia Fri
day on the charge of bigamy.
The Seventh Congressional District Al
lance Legislative Council will convene at
Sumter June 8. State Lecturer Talbert has
been invited TO be present
A commission has been issued to the Gar
rett Hydraulic Motor Company of Marion,
S. G. Corporators: J. w. Garrett, Jr., G..
p Garrett aud Ensline Nicholson.
Corpl. S. d. Edwards of the penitentiary
guards has returned from Norfolk, Va. to
Columbia, bringing with him William
Fraser an escaped convict, who had been
arrested in Norfolk.
Some one went into X. L. Prater's pas
ture, about eight miles from Batesburg, q
day or two ago and killed one Of the finest
mules be had. He cut the mules throat.
Mr. Prater is a Woodworking man, and no
one dreamed OF his having such an enemy.
Prof. johnson advises all who propose to
attend the annual meeting of ;ne State
Teachers Association at Anderson in July
next TO communicate with G. Wardlaw not
later than ten days before that time, as Mr..
Wardlaw is the chairman Of the committee
on entertainment.
A charter has been issued to the Ridge
way Savings and Loan Association; capi-
tai stock Sic, 200. President, w. H. Ruck
directors, w. H. Ruck, J. g. Thomas, c.
p Wray, s. F. Cooper, ]. o. Davis, J. D.
Harrison. J. S. Edmunds, j. NJ. Wilson
and w. ID. Douglas.
Or the thirty-seven applicants at the re-
cent examination at Greenville for teachers
certificates in the public schools only two
were successful, and they received second,
grade certificates. There has been much
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Plant Steamship Line.

Port Tampa. Key West and Havana.
SOUTH-BOUND.
Lv Port Tampa Mon and Thur. 10 Pm.
Ar Key West Tues. and Fri. at 4 N,
Ar Havana Wed. and Sat-, ga. N.
NORTH-BOUND.
Lv Havana Wed. and Sat. at 1890 p. NJ
Ar Key West Wed. and Sat. at 9 m.
AR Port Tampa Thurs and Sun, 3P.M.
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