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San Francisco Newspaper
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, 1891-11-10

DEPUTY COLLECTOR MCKENZIE, of Seat
tie, was Squire's bar-keeper last winter
during the senatorial fight. He certainly
deserved his appointment for he satisfied
many a thirsty friend Of SeattIe,s boss.
, 1891-11-10

WILL Walter J. Thompson assist Nelson
Bennett in securing the senatorial chaplet
with the same heartiness that character
lied Benefits work for Thompson two
years ago. We wonder!
, 1891-11-10
Bits About Children.

r. 7. Barnum If you would be as
happy as a child, please one.
Childish wonder is the first step in hu-
man wisdom.
To best please child is the highest tri-
umph Of philosophy.
, 1891-11-10

If friends of honest and competent gov
ernment did their duty in New York on
election day the Empire state would have
been saved from the blight of Tammany
, 1891-11-10
Didn't Miss Him.

Puck; Mrs. Jocelyn-Don't you miss
your husband very much, now that he is
away?
Mrs. Golightly-Oh, not at all. You see,
he left me plenty Of money, and at break
fast l just stand newspaper up in front
of his plate, and half the time forget that
he really isn't there.
, 1891-11-10
A DOubIe DDty.

The Autumn days are here at last,
When we draw from the pocket
Of our spring suit the tailor's bill
Ere we proceed to hook it.
Clothier and Furnisher.
, 1891-11-10
Ruc0lic Tastes

I love to hear the chickens cIuck,
Or birds sing in the trees,
But most I love to hear the duck
That sizzles in the grease.
Washington Star.
, 1891-11-10
ExGusabIe.

From the New York Weekly: Young
mother Horrors! Here's an account in
the paper of woman who sold her baby
for 10 cents.
Young father (wearily) Perhaps it was
teething.
, 1891-11-10
Washington,s TEACHERS

The annual meeting Of the State Teach
ers' association of Washington, will be
held this year at Fairhayen, on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, December 20,
80 and 81,
, 1891-11-10
OILY MPIA
Capital Of State Of Washington.
Population $500.

GOVERNOR FERRY still continues sick
and yet the court-martialis is over.
, 1891-11-10

"The use of tCastoria is SO universal and
of supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
CARLOS MARTIN, DID,
New York City.
Late Pastor Rloomingdale Reformed Church
, 1891-11-10
for Infants and Children.

"Cast qriaissowell adapted to children that
recommend itas superior to any prescription
known to me-" Fl. A. ARo&ER, M. D.,
iii So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. Z.
, 1891-11-10

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhoa. Eructation,
K{5ls Worms, gives sleep, and promotes di
gestion,
Without Injurious medication.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
How Ono Man Secured . Wife.


 : Some years ago certain lawyer, now we'll known, was walking down one of tho fashionable streets He came to 8 tiny fruit stand over which two pretty children had control. It was a conceit of the little ones, indulged in by their well to do parents. The judge-he was then young lawyer-had vein of humor in him. He stopped at the stand, picked up the fruit, ate it and walked oil without paying for it. Of course this aroused the ire of the little ones, and they began screaming and crying. A young lady came out of a mansion. She was the sister of the little ones who had been playing storehouse.
 They pointed out the man who had stolen their fruit and eaten thereof. The young lady was indignant and overlook the young man at the corner he was not running away, but only making believe. The young lady, in a quiet but firm manner, informed the young man that he hadn't done any thing funny. Seeing that his act had created more disturbance than he had intended he apologized, paid double the amount of the value of the fruit and walked on. Inside of fifteen months he became the husband of the charm. ing woman who had given him a lecture on the street for taking her sisters fruit. Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
Figs and Thistles.

The man who does all his praying on his knees, prays very little.
 The devil never asks anybody to go farther than the next corner to begin with.
 The man who is anxious to dos right has friends in Heaven who want to help him.
 A Christian with . long face is one oi the best advertisements the devil has on earth.
 One way to drive the boys and girls to the bad is to shut up the parlor and live in the kitchen.
 All that is needed to make man hate himself is for him to get good, square look at himself The greatest wrongs people commit against each other are those of which they are not conscious. =.
 If some people would always think twice before they speak, they would keep still good deal. You will never go to Heaven when you die unless you get more than hal way there while you live. If you have never tried to make any body happy, you have no idea how fal you are away from Heaven. -
 When your hesrt is SO heavy that you cannot laugh yourself. the next bes thing is to do something that will make somebody else laugh with joy.-Farm | and Preside.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
-Napkins and Ice Cream.


 It would be interesting to know why tho proprietors of ice cream saloons in this city think it unnecessary to supply 6 napkin with each plate of cream. There seems to be 8 graduated scale of prices at the ice cream saloons at some point on which it Is decreed that a nap kin shall go with the refreshment served Plain ice cream is unaccom- panied by napkin. Ice cream and cake do not seem to require that nap kin should be served with them, but when the point on the scale of prices is reached which represents ice cream, cake and strawberries napkin is thrown in! This would look as if there were. g nice calculation. as to the cost of lanndry. work and the determination of the particular point in the prices of the berd4s given which will cover the cost o3 the luxury represented by a napkin.
 Right here we want to insist that a napkin is not luxury, but a necessity. old fashioned playgoers who remember B. l.. Davenport in the character of Bill Sykes will recall the cold blooded manner in which he wiped his mouth upon tho tablecloth which the domes- tic and immortal Nancy had laid, and we fancy that there were few who saw the suggestive action that were not in . measure prepared for the crime which Bill subsequently, committed. Nova days even people in the Bill Sykes walk of life do not wipe their mouths upon their Nancies' tablecloths. At all events there is no occasion for their doing SO, and certainly such behavior in public ice cream saloon would not be "ounte- nanced. Philadelphia Times.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
How tho Ancients Swore.

s2- How tho AnC1ontS SWOre.
 Speaking of Latin reminds me that among the ancient Romans it was con- ddered the thing for each man to have some particular god to habitually swear by. Some swore by Jupiter, others by Mars, others still by Minerva, and so on. The demigods, like Hercules and Castor and Ponux, were also made use of in the way of oaths. Castor and Pollu1 were usually appealed to as the 'Twins"-"By Geminip'- phrase whence we get our exclamation 'By Jiminy." It was thought very improp- CT for Roman ladies to swear by the male gods, but they were permitted to take the names of the Twins in vain. In moments of great aggravation they might go so far as to cry 'Mecastorr r' -'tBy Castorl"
 The Greeks swore by the cabbage, which was the most prized of vege- tables, and even to this day the same oath is often heard in Italy, while in France lover is being intensely afec- donate when he calls the lady of his heart his 'pett chou," or little cab bage." "By jingo" is from 'Jincoa, J the. Basque name for God. Barbarous tribes have been accustomed to swear by the head of their ruler. Queen Elizabeth is said to have been very hard swearer, as ladies were very apt to be in her day.-Interview in Wash. ington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
For Saving Life at Sea

An act has been passed by. the Er- glish parliament under which every ship and steamer going to sea must be provided with sufficient boats, or with life saving rafts, to accommodate every person P 1onaoa on boa board, crew or passengers. ented raft which may be folded up 50 that 1t will take no more room upon a ships deck than does an ordinary life boat. and which may, in fact, be made chuck for the reception of the life boat, and both boat and raft, by an ingenious, but really simple con trlvance may be put overheard by the same set of davits, and the raft follows the boat so quickly that the two are sent afoat within a couple of minutes of each other.-New Orleans Picayune.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
First Result of Water Power Boon

First Result of Water Power Boom.
 Engineer Hull of Bridgeport has fin- ished making surveys and plans for the dam above Housatonic village in tie town of Stockbridge. and work has been commenced on g bridge across the stream. and other preparations have been made. From 5O to 100 Italians will soon be put on the work, besides many masons. two steam engines, and derricks. The dam will be Is feet in elevation and three hundred feet in length ;estimated horsepower 500. The power will be used partly for electric lights, and partly for mill purposes. This power has been in disuse forty years. The water power of the Hous- atomic is bound to be developed. New Milford Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
Local Bubbles.

Miss Mary J.Peck voluntarily went to the Hartford Retreat last Thursday to remain four weeks and be treated for nervousness.
 The Canaan base ball club played the Ashley Falls club on the grounds of the latter on Friday. Score 13 to 2 in favor of Ashley Falls.
 The 18th annual fair of the New Milford Agricultural Society, will be held at Conetia Park, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sept g, 10 and II.
 The grand harvest excursion by the Housatonic railroad and steamer Grand Republic. to New York and Coney Is- land is announced for Wednesday, Sep tember 2d.
 Miss klsie A. Rood, of Norfolk, is visiting friends in Canaan. She has en- gagged to teach the school in the Butler district at Norfolk, and the term will begin either Aug 31 or Sept 2.
 Many business men gain little from their newspaper advertising simply be- cause they stop their lads" just as they are beginning to do their work. It is . great thing to know when to stop Hartford Globe.
 Geo Cook, of Ore Hill, returned Friday from his western trip. He in- spected Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis and St Paul. and visited friends at Ken yon, Minn. He says the crops are look ing finely all through the West and promise an abundant harvest.
 The date of opening The David NJ. Hunt schools It Falls Village, has been changed frem Sept Is, ito Sept 18th, in order to give more time to complete the grading of the grounds around the school building. Please observe that the date has also been changed in the advertisement which appears elsewhere.
 Mfr and Mrs Ward Smith, formerly of Winsted, were in town last Thursday on route to visit friends in Pittsfeld. MT Smith hes. been employed at Macon, Ga, the past year but has accepted a better position at Birmingham, Ala. MT and Mrs Smith came north 8 month ago and expect to start for Birmingham this week. -#f
 William Schultz, aged about 60, was tripped up by fellow workman in fun , last Monday, Aug 10. He struck upon his right elbow, dislocating the joint and breaking the bone above the elbow. He was attended by Drs Hubert and Welch, but afterwards went to Hartford at their request. to consult physician. -Winsted Herald. Mr Shnltz is a veteran soldier and former resident of Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
HAPPY BOOSTERS,

Wm. Timmons, Postmaster of Ida. vile, Ind.,. writes "Electric Bitters has done more for me than all other medicines combined, for that bad feel ing arising from Kidney and Liver trouble" John Leslie, farmer and stockman, of same place, says: "Find Electric Bitters to be the best Kidney and Liver medicine, made me feel like . new man." J. w. Gardner, hardware merchant, same town, says: Electric Bitters is just the thing for man who is all run down and don't care whether he lives or dies; he found new strength, good appetite and felt just like he had a new lease on life. Only Soc. bottle, at VIII. Camps Drug Store.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
LA GRIPPE AGAIN.

During the epidemic of Ia grippe last season Dr. Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds, proved to be the best remedy. Reports from the many who used it confirm this state ment. They were not only quickly re- ieved, but the disease left no bad re. suits. We ask you to give this remedy a trial and we guarantee that you will be satisfied with results, or the purchase price will be refunded. It has no equal in Ia grippe, or any throat, chest or lung trouble. Trial bottles free at w. Fl. Camps drug store. Large bottles, 50c and $1.OO.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
The Tallost of School Girls.

'The tallest school girl in the world, " 8 German contemporary assures us, lives at Rednaun, near Sterzing. She Is in her eleventh year and is about six feet in height She is taller than any woman in that community. A show man from Vienna has paid 8 visit to her parents and offered them good round sum to allow him to exhibit to the world so much feminine beauty. But the parents have no desire, they say, to part with their ''Maderl" for any amount of money, though they have no objection to an occasional Eat home.o
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
He Had to EconOmize.

Merchant-Mr. Canesucker, can you pay this little bill today9
 Dudely Canesucker Not today some other day.
 ''It occurs to me that you should try and save up, so as to meet your obligations.
 That's what I'm doing; haven't Used any money to pay debts in more than 8 year now. ."-'rexas Siftings.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
THE BRADFORD REUNION.

Between so and 90 of the Bradford descendants met on Tuesday, Aug 11th, at the Baptist church in Cornwall Hol- low, Conn.,. for basket picnic and family reunion. Six ststes-Massachu- setts, Connecticut, New York, Ohio, Colorado and Tennessee were represent ed. The largest delegation was from Berkshire County, Mass. Besides those bearing the Bradford name were the Willard, Rugg. Smith, Harrison, Fox and Marsh branches of the family. MT John B. Fox, of Thomaston, being the oldest male descendant present, was made master of ceremonies and Mir Geo Harrison, of Cornwall, secretary.
 Tables were spread under the large maple trees near the church, and the abundance of supplies sustained the family tradition of being "good pro- viders." It was also demonstrated that good cooking was not lost art with the Bradford descendants.
 Near the church is located the farm bought by MT John Bradford in Feb, 1783, and now owned and occupied by the children of the late Fowler Brad ford, grandson of John, the original settler. The original purchase consisted of 75 acres and cost 9242 sterling. Soon afterward another purchase was made of the farm so long occupied by his son, James Bradford, to whom it was deeded in 1794 for glove and affection. !" It is now owned by the Fox branch of the family. Neither place has ever pas sed out of the ownership of the Brad ford descendants. The line of descent of the various branches is from Gov Wm Bradford of Plymouth Colony as follows: First; Gov Wm Bradford of Plymouth, Mass. Second Maj Wm Bradford, commander-in-chief of the military forces of Plymouth. Third 1; Joseph Bradford, who settled in Nor wich. Conn. Fourth :; Capt John Brnd- ford, of Montville, Conn. Fifth John Bradford, of Montvllle, who removed  to Cornwall about the time the purchase above referred to was made. Sixth ; James Fitch Bradford, whose immediate descendants gathered for this reunion.
 Brief historical accounts and personal "reminiscences were given by different representatives present, when one of the most pleasing and interesting gatherings that have occurred in Corn wall for years was adjourned without date.
 No correct history of Massachusetts or Connecticut could be written that did not contain the history of the Brad ford family as we'll. The family in all it's generations has been prosperous and progressive It has never been necessary for any community in which it's mem- bers have lived to levy taxes to support aims houses or jails on their account.
 M.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
A WEST CORNWALL ROMANCE:
A Young Peddler Marries Country
 Maiden and Becomes a Millionaire.

A Young Peddler Marries a Country
 Maiden and Becomes Millionaire.
 Someone writes to the editor of the New Milford Gazette as follows:
 A few facts in relation to the early life of one of the greatest and wealthiest railroad nagnates of the present age will be both interesting and instructive to young men who are about to start ont in life to make 8 fortune and an honored name for themselves. When Colin P. Huntington arrived at man hood he had saved enough money to buy a horse and peddler's wagon and bought small stock of dress goods and fancy notions and used to travel through Connecticut. He would generally put up at night with some farmer and pay his bill in trade.
 One night he put up with farmer in Cornwall by the name of Stoddard, one of Cornwall's most respected citizens. His eldest daughter was beautiful young lady, universally beloved by all of Cornwalrs people. By nature she was very domestic in her habits and Q good housekeeper and an excellent cook. In fact she had every accom- plishment necessary to make 8 man happy. She also possessed clear bus iaess intellect. It did not take young Huntington long to discover these qual- ities in Miss Stoddard, and he finally captured the prize that many young man had sought to win.
 The story goes in Cornwall that Miss Stoddard's excellent biscuit made him fall in love with her. They were mar ried very quietly; for, ss they said, they had no money to spend foolishly. It was not long after their marriage before he had fine span of horses and 8 nice handsome .peddler's wagon. By his marriage the foundation of his immense fortune was laid. They moved to Cal ifornia, where MT. Huntington went in- to partnership with Mir Hopkins, whose widow recently died, leaving $5O, COG, GOO to her second husband. Neither Hop kins or Huntington were ever blessed with children. and perhaps it would have been better for both if neither of them had ever adopted any, and more particularly Mir Huntington. A short time before Mrs Huntington died, she gave 5000 towards the erection of a chapel in West Cornwall, and had she lived would have honored her birth place, where she and Mir Huntington spent SO many happy hours together, with something more substantial. She also intended to erect a handsome monument to the memory of her deceas- ed parents, and it is confidently believed that MT Huntington will yet present the town of Cornwall with handsome church in memory of his deceased wife and her parents for those parents pre- sented their beautiful daughter to MT Huntington with character pure and spotless, and by careful training fitted her to be 8 helpmate to him in all his business undertakings. Her constitu- ton was not of 8 robust nature-hence her early trials and sacrifices to advance the interests of her beloved husband brought her to an early grave.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
Understood the Case.

UnderstOOd the Case. ; First Sportsman (with big load of game)-You don't appear to have had such good luck as had.
 Second Sportsman (with empty game bags)-N-o. My guide wasn't as good . marksman as yours.-New York Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
Loves Lesson.

One evening as they sat beneath
 The moons soft rays so pale, Moved by an impulse born of love, He kissed her through her veil. Next evening, as before, they sat Beneath the star-flecked dome e Yet not exactly as before
 She'd left her veil at home.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20

Widower Ito his little daughter aged lO).Dora, do you know that Susanne, our house keeper. is going to be mar ried? Dora-Oh, I'm so glad we are getting rid of the old pelican! Won't it be jolly? But who is going to marry her? Father-Well, am.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
Very Embarrassing, Certainly.

He-What is the subject of your graduation essay, Miss Edith2
 She-Perfectly horrid! All about the capital punishments of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth centuries, you know. What odious wretches our ancestors were, MT. Hoffman! Electricity is bad enough, but how mortifying it must have been for one to be killed and chopped to atoms before ones very eyesi-American Grocer.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20
AGRICULTURAL FAIRS.
Dates of Several Good Fairs in Easterl
 New York.

New Ofk. Duchess County Agricultural Society Hudson River Driving Park, Pough- keepsie-September 22, 2,23.24 and 25. Columbia County Agricultural and Horticultural Association, Hudson,- Sept l, 2, 3 and 4.
 Sullivan County Fair, Monticello Sept 8, g and 10. 7 New York and New England, Albany August 26 to Sept l, inclusive. Greene County Agricultural Assoeia- tion, Cairo-August 26, 27 and 28
 Delaware County, Delhi-September 1, 2 and 3. 7 The Putnam County fair will be held at Carmel, August 25 to 28.
Connecticut western news., 1891-08-20

Statistics show that 300 pounds more of beer than of flour arrive monthly at the railroad station in New Milford. Comment is unnecessary.