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Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08

Mrs Charles H. Pease now assists Miss Mcintyre in the postoffice.
 Will Brown is now serving as yard master for the c. N. E. & W. road.
 J Sedgwick Tracy will soon enter Esstman's Business College at Pough- keepsie,
 Robbie VanDeusen is clerking in R. I. Taylor's crockery store at Great Burlington.
 Mir George Bacon, of Whatcon, Washington, spent few days at D. l.. Peirce's last week.
 The Epworth League association of the Poughkeepsie district hold con- vention at Stockbridge, October 13
 Mir G. B. Gardner and his cousin, MT Walker, of Coxsackie, N. Y, visited friends here last Thursday and Friday
 The primary department of the school in this district opened Monday. Mrs J. A. Bierce, Jr., will teach the school until Mrs J. M. Root is able to resume the position which she has so faithfully and acceptably filled for many years.
 70. W. Adams. of Salisbury, recent ly erected at Sandy Hill cemetery in South Canaan 8 fine Quincy granite monument for Messrs J. NJ. and D. Fl. Dean; also at the lower cemetery in Canaan 8 fine marble tablet for the late Charles s. Adam.
 The Mill Riverites ''fxed" up their ball team and came down here Thurs day last and paved back the second nine of this place for the score they made few weeks ago, the game at the fifth inning standing IT to 2 in favor of Mill River. Woonsockets, Renfrews etc. were represented in the Mill River team.
 The New Milford Gazette says: The Litchfeld Star publishes without credit the account of the Hawleyville accident which was obtained in an enterprising manner by The Gazette last week. Re- calling the famous words of Brother Beckley of Canaan we ask, "Brother editors of Litchield county, can it be that there is pirate in our wake?"
 On account of the Danbury Fair this week, the Housatonic Railroad has placed on sale at reduced rates excur- sion tickets to Danbury including ad- mission to the Fair. Train leaving Canaan at g. 40 a. m, reaches DAnbury at 11.32 a. m., and. returning, train leaving Danbury at 5.15 8. m. reaches Canaan at 7.17 p. m. Train leaving Canaan at 7.09 8. m. reaches Danbury at 9.O2 8. m., and returning train leav- ing Danbury at 7.O5 p. m. reaches Canaan, at 9. O2 p. m.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
WHERE MOTHERS BUILD HOUSES.

Woman in Zululand Is the Architect and
 Constructor of the Domicile.
 The Zulu woman is the architect and builder of the Zulu house, and the style of architecture is known in the colonies as 'swattle and daub." It looks like an exaggerated beehive, for the Zulu mind has this peculiarity, that 1t cannot grasp the idea of anything that is not round or eliptical in form. There are no squares in nature. To build her house the woman traces a circle on the ground, fourteen feet in diameter, and and getting a number of long, Timber branches, she sticks them firmly into the ground, and then bends the tops over and ties them with fiber obtained key ropes"
 Then she twines thicker creepers in and out of these sticks all around the circle of these spaces, about twelve inches apart, and then taking waffle Ca kind of coarse grass or reeO she thatches the ediflce, leaving small hole at the top for chimney and another hole three feet square for door. In front of this she builds covered way extend ing outward about three feet, and the exterior of the house is finished by a coat of "daub," or mud
 She then seeks a nest of the white ant, and, digging it up, obtains a quantity of white clay, which she beats to powder, dries and then, mixing it with water, kneads it until it is quite smooth. This she spreads over the ground inside the hut, and beats it carefully until it is quite hard and free from cracks This floor good house wife will SCOUT twice day, with smooth stones, until it is like piece of polished marble
 The fireplace is near the door, and is simply a ring of this clay to confine the embers in one place. The other neces- saries found in hut are bundle of spear shafts, some drying tobacco and several punches of millet hanging from the roof Grouped around the walls are the three amasti Ca species of sour milk) jars, the native beer jars and open jars for holding grain.
 Of course the dense wood smoke ris- ing coats the roof, millet and tobacco with soot, and long fingers" of it hang in every direction; but the floor will be clean enough to eat on, and as long as that is so the social Mrs. Grundy of the Zulu is satisfed.-Shefield Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
Big Time in the Bird Family.

In the rear of the National bank of Chester county large pole was raised yesterday afternoon, on the top of which was martens box. The mar tens soon gathered and flew around the box as it rose. It appeared they were inspecting it. Feeling perfectly satis- fled with the affair they signed the lease and took possession. "At home" cards will be issued in a day or two, as soon as MT. and Mrs. Marten have arranged their apartments
 Upholstering and wall papering is now the order of the day there. On the occasion of the house warming it is stated that the Robin family, from Wawa; the Running family, from Oakbourne, and MT. and Mrs. Balti- timore Oriole will be present, as well as the Misses Catbird and Blackbird
 Owing, it is said, to the fact of fam fly feud which has existed since the days of Brian Boru, the English spar rows will be given the cold shoulder and will be rigidly excluded from the drawing rooms. MT. American Eagle will be stationed at the door to receive the cards, which will be issued for the event.-West Chester Pa.) News.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
Mrs Gladstone to Write. .

Mrs Gladstone has contracted to write a series of articles for The Ladies' Home Journal, of Philadelphia, especially in- tended for American women. The series will be called "Hints From Mother s Life," and in it the great English states mans wife will tell the method which she adopted in bringing up her children As Mrs Gladstone is one of the most practical women in England, and her children have all attained positions of eminence, her articles for the Journal will have a peculiar interest to every mother in the land.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
New Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

The existence of the Phillips islands in the Pacific ocean, which has been mooted among mariners for years and finally discredited, has just been re- affirmed by the captains of the British ships Lock Eek and Swanhilde, and the little group is likely to be replaced on marine charts.
 Captain Pottendrigh, master of the British ship Lock Eek, which cleared this port in September last for Hiogo, Japan, sighted the island in latitude 8 deg. 6 min. north and longitude 40 deg. 20 min, in the south Pacific ocean, and reported the facts of his discovery to the branch Photographic office in the exchange in this city. He reported the islands to be three in num- Der, and to form range in the path of vessels plying to China and Japan run ming in a southeasterly direction for six or seven miles, being connected by low lying rocks. It is believed that the third island is of recent formation, hay ing come to the surface of the water within the last six months, and the en- tire group within the last year.
 It is thought they were of volcanic origin, but subsequent vessel the British ship Swanhilde, not only con frmed the position of the islands, but also found them inhabited. Captain Markle, of the vessel, fully confirmed the Lock Eek report.
 While drifting off the island he was surprised to see two canoe loads of na- tives coming out to meet his vessel They spoke in some unknown language The party numbered thirty and all were naked but for dry leaves around their waists. Nearly every man was tattooed in bright red colors, entirely different from the manner of tattooing in the United States. One of them, who appeared to be chief, was marked with an American flag, the stars reach ing from the thigh to the knee and the stripes from the knee downward. Philadelphia Record.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
4 GOOD MAN AT REST.

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 The following was intended only as a private letter to the Editor-in Chief, but it will have no little interest for many others, and we make no apology for printing it:
 FALLS VILLAGE Ct., Sept 13, 1891. Editor of hs Journal of Commerce.:
 S1R-To you, whose heart is alive with sympathy for your fellow men, the record of single life will surely be of interest, especially since that life, through your writings, has been closely brought in contact with your own for series of years. You can have had no more con- stant or appreciative reader than Bras tus D. Goodwin.
 During the later years of his life he became 8 cripple, and was thus shut out in a measure from intercourse with the world. About four years ago you kindly sent him your photograph, and 1t was constant source of pleasure to him through those subsequent years of suffering. The day before he died he spoke of it and of your grand efforts III behalf of humanity. To him, as to you, the common brotherhood of man was no formula of words, buta living truth, and his heart went out in sympathy toward the struggling mass of toilers. To their betterment his best efforts of mind were directed, and he has left behind num- Der of pamphlets upon political and social questions. The world thought him dreamer he was-but his dream was of society upifted, of truth set free, of right triumphant.
 He recognized the Divine Presence in every phase of nature. Every flower, every tree spoke to him of the eternal creative force of God.
 He felt no fear of death and when the final summons came fell asleep like 8 little child. The call came Sept ? and now his body lies at rest in the quiet burying ground at Limo Rock, Ct.
 It seemed fitting that you. whose words have come SO close to his heart and been to him an inspiration, should know that his life work is ended.
 His daughter, JULIA B. GOODWIN.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
Change ofTime.

The Central New England & Western Railroad announce the following changes in train service to take effect Monday October 9th:
 Trains IS and 19 between Poughkeep- sic and Norfolk will be withdrawn and through car service between Norfolk and New York via Millerton will be discon- tinued.
 Trains l5 and 16 now running be- tween Poughkeepsie and Campbell Hall will run from and to Stanfordville and Campbell Hall leaving Stanford vile 7.45 a. m., returning arrive at 7. 10 p. m.
 It is understood that 8 new schedule will take effect Sunday. October 11th detailed announcement of which will appear later.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
NOW TRY THIS.

It will cost you nothing and will sure- ly do you good. if you have a cough, cold, or any trouble with throat, chest or lungs. Dr. Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds is guaranteed to give relief, or money will be paid back. Sufferers from la grippe found it just the thing and under it's use had speedy and perfect recovery. Try sample bottle at our expense and learn for yourself just how good thing it is. Trial bottles free at W. H. Camps drug store. Large size 50c and $1. %.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
SPECIMEN CASES.

s. Fl. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis, was troubled with neuraliga and rheuma- tism, his stomach was disordered. his liver was affected to an alarming degree, appetite fell away, and he was terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him.
 Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, H., had running sore on his leg of eight years standing. Used three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his leg is sound and we'll. John Speaker, Cataw- ba, O., had five large fever sores on his leg doctors said he was incurable One bottle Electric Bitters and one box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him en- tirely. Sold at w. B. Camps drug store
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
Choice Winter Apples Scarce.

Domestic apple markets are tenn porarily glutted, owing to the warm weather, but the shortage in the supply of choice winter fruit becomes more marked as the season advances, both at home and abroad. So true is this that American apples have sold in England this week for $3 to $6 per barrel, net ting the grower on this side $2 to $4. 50 per barrel. Times Oct 1.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
Tho Best Sort of Trunk.

The best trunk ever made, or that ever will be made, was that old time horsehair covered trunk. It would defy any baggage smasher of the pres ent age. Why it went out of style I never knew. It was a good seller and seldom came back for repairs. Next to it the best trunk now made is the cloth covered one. They are much better than the tin covered ones, and yet it is almost impossible to convince . customer of that. I do not know whether you are aware of it, but most English travellers to this country buy their trunks over here. Our trunks are no better than the English trunks, but the English think so. There are few things in this country to which an En- glishman will take off his hat.-Inter- view in Chicago Tribune
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
Reducing the State Debt.

State Treasurer Henry has decided to call in and pay off on the first of Decem- Der S10O,O0 state bonds. After the payment of these bonds there will re- main S3, 440, 900 of bonded indebtedness, only S2OO, 900 of which can be paid off before 1903. No other bonds mature before that date The bonds now call ed fer are part of the s1 ,OOO, 900 issue of 8 per cent Hartford Courant.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08

"Two men," says the Rutland, (Vt.) Herald, ''are now hard at work cutting the Lords Prayer in letters an inch deep and six inches high on the face of big rock on the Bristol road. They are hired by Dr Green of Buffalo, who pays them $45 for the job. The rock is as big as 8 house and stands at sharp turn and goes up steep hill. It is about the hardest place in Vermont for team aud, in the season when teaming is live Hest. there is more cussing there every day, than anywhere else in Vermont.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
An Electrical Wedding.


 The bride was Miss Jeanette Res (now Mrs. Lewis s. Greensfelden), and the nuptial novelty was due to the en- thusiasm of her brother, the electrician and inventor.
 Electrician Ries was master of cere- monies. The marriage was at the house of the brides mother, Mrs. B. E. Ries, and, of course, there was no un- seemly spectacular interruption of the solemn knot tying.
 But no sooner had the company been comfortably seated at the banquet table than the room burEee into flood of light from numerous vari-colored in candescent electric lamps hidden among the decorations and suspended at vari- ous points above the heavily laden tables. The entrance of the bride and groom was welcomed by the automatic ringing of electric bells and the playing of electrical musical instruments.
 After the first course had been served the room was plunged into semi dark ness, when suddenly from among the floral decorations upon the table there glowed tiny electric lamps, lending an exquisite charm and attraction to the scene. Not only the flowers, but the interior of the translucent vases in which some of them were gathered scintillated with flashes of light. After a while 8 miniature electric lamp, which in some unexplained manner had at %oa %0 Ios seen to glow with dazzling brightness.
 MT. B. B. Ries gave toast to the couple, wishing long life and an enjoy ment of good things like those spread before them. He concluded with an injunction to be temperate in all things, at the same time touching an electric button, when two serpents slowly un- coiled themselves and issued from the wine bottle that stood before the bridal couple.
 Cigars and coffee were served, and the cigars were lighted by an electric heater, while the coffee was boiled in full view of the company by an electric lighter. The speeches that were made were literally applauded by an electric kettle drum placed under the table. It treated all with impartiality. As the company dispersed the electric current set off a novel pyrotechnic display, amid the crimson glare of which tho festivities ended. -Ba1tinore Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
California Farm Products!

Cost of Production: Net Profits: given by thousand farmers. Also hun dreds of questions answered about Cali fornia. Sent free on application to A. PHILLIPS < Co.,, 104 Clark Street, Chi cago, III, or 296 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
I THROW THEE BRIGHT LEA YES. fRv Mrs M Sharpe)

I will throw to thee, gayly. bright leaves; Leaves of the summer,-leaves of the rain, Red leaves of the AutumnE Ethat come ye
 again,
 As harvest has eome,with gold of the sheaves. List ve to the winds, that speed on the bor-
 der;
 Abroad as Q foe ;-as a tyrant, comes home i; will greet thee, proud spirit; undaunted to
 roam
 Regardless thy tempest to conquer! Though the muse has left the vale, South, Though barren the cliffs and the glen, Yet will wander in dreamland, as then My fancy meander'd the hey-day of youth, And thus will sing the live day, Though fow'rets bloom not on the mountain, Though white-frost the night time adorning, And pale the suns fire light the day. I will out to the woodlands,-walk slow, Under canopied trees in stilPed weather: In the keen air amidst the wild grandeur, Free, as bird of the mountain, to gol Days of glad autumn l-days of glad earthl will sing to ye eLfear not my voice; My power on thee shall be poured to rejoice And to swell the loud song at thy birth.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
Make Hay While
 the Sun Shines.

We carry a complete stock of all re- pairs for the ADRIANCE BUCKEYE MOVING MACHINE and can furnish repairs for any other machine at very short notice. We also have large as- sortment tools for the field, such as Forks, R, es, Scythes and Snatls, Grain Grad E. etc at low prices.
 We have few kegs left of those Nails which wens thu .ugh the flood of last spring whi' are just as good for gem eral purposes, and which we will s, il at a VERY LOW PRICE to close them out
 Of Lawn Mowers we have few lift. and, rather than carry them over, will sell them at price that will make it an object to buy now.
 For the sporting season we have a fine assortment of Guns, Rifles, R-yoI. vers, Loading Tools, Ammunition, etc.
 A full stock of Barbed Wire, Building Materials. Lime, Cement, Drain Tile. Iron and Steel.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08

Frederick B. Didier of Baltimore, has a modest claim of $4, ,OOO, 600 against the Chilisn government for munitions of war he furnished.
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
Pointers Without Charge.

The dealer who says advertising does not pay has expected it to make fortune for him in 8 few weeks.
 When a newspaper once gets the repu- tation of not being a paying medium for the advertiser it's race is run.
 Advertising is a gear in the machine of well regulated store. It cannot sell the goods itself, it only delivers the cus tomer, as it were.
 More business men attribute their suc- cess to the judicious use of printers ink than to any other one thing. Are you doing all you can to secure trader
 Eternal advertising is the price of trade. Some argue that it is expensive to advertise It is the most profitable expense you can have if you handle it properly.
 Always move little ahead of the trade. As one local advertiser is wont to say: Anticipate their wants" Don't wait until Christmas before you adver- tse holiday goods. Always get in your announcements in season.
 It is mistake to think that any rep utable newspaper is indifferent as to it's advertising bringing the investor a profit. This paper would not receive a cent from dissatisfied patron who had given it's columns thorough test.
 Your business won't move along un- less you keep pushing it. One way to push it is by advertising. Select news paper with large and growing circula- ion, like this paper, for instance. Change your ad. at least twice week and leave nothing to what is called "luck," and you will always be whatis called ''lucky."
 Did you ever know that there is an anti-advertising society? Well, there Is. It is composed of doctors, and some doc- tors in this city are members of it, too. Still you often see the names of doctors in the newspapers, don't you? and mostly in connection with cases of theirs. These members are not opposed to having their names in the papers in the way of free "puffs, ' but to advertise, they hold, is an evidence of weakness. Now, how's that?
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
Better Than . String.

Better In3n . String.
 'I want something" said a farmer as he entered Michigan avenue drug store the other day.
 ''Well, what is it9'
 1T didn't tie string around my finger, but guess can get around to it all the same. Whats the name of the lake below us2" .
 'sLake Erie"
 Exactly. Whats the name of the bay which the boats run to2''
 ''Put in Bay"
 "Correct. Now, then, who put in thereT'
 ''Perry."
 Straight as string. l want ten cents' worth of perygoric. My old woman said I'd be sure to forget 1t, but here's the proof that didn't. ."-Detroit Free Press
Connecticut western news., 1891-10-08
A MANI
0cQUANTED WITH THE GEOGRAPHY OF THIS COUNTRY WILL oB MUCH VALUABLE INFORMATION FRoM STUDY OF THIS MAP OF TH
Chic. ..:, I..!..:l! .z'and < Pacific RV.

The n . Route u "a- f Chicago, Joliet, Ottawa Peoria, !.l sali', Moline, Rock Island, in ILLINOIS Dave- .:.:, MI*aat'n ' ottt@nwa, Oslaloosa, Des Monc '. in.srs |. t::i,bcn. Harlan and Council Bluffs, IOWA; Minneapolis and St. raul, in MIN. NESOi..; Watertown sld Sioux Falls, in DAKOTA !; Cann""',, St. Jo:c:h ail! ' ,,-aa Ct' ia MISSOURI Dman .~nl,,, i': c',Gr,' T --t ia NEBRASKA Atchis5a, Lcarcnwurt!, Horton, Topeka, Hutchinson, Wicht !'2!evil!o Abilene, Dodge City, Caldwell. in Kingf~hnr, Fl Ccno a.d Mnco in INDIAN CERPIfORY; De:lT, F>'"rt!o Springs cnl Pueblo.
 n COI.,.:AD). Travcrses areas of rich farming
 md gr. Y lands aY0rsrg tine Dtst facilities of inter-
 omn-. .c;ion 10 a!i towns and cities east and west
 lorthN and southwest of Cirago cEd to Pacific and Wans-o c selports.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01
tIarper's Ferry Letter.
HARpER,s FEnRY, Aug. 30, 81

HARPER's FERRY, Aug. 30, 81.
1fr. Editor The multitude of peo-
Pile (mostly from Washington City,
summering here will soon be home
ward bound. A few linger until au-
tumn, for no more picturesque place
gan be found in the country. Those
who come here for the summer "climb
the mountains high, high, high, they
row, fish, ride, and indulge in an oc-
casional game of tennis; when the
rain drives them indoors they get up
a musical program intcrsperscd with
tableaus. Every boarding house, the
hotels and many private houses have
been filled with city people.
The Washington Sharp Shooters,
who are in camp on the mountain
where the first rebel battery of the
war was planted, commanded by the
gallant Major Farrell, gave bal
which was largely attended, and dane
ing kept up +" till the wee small
hours" Hard tack was served with
the refreshments, which were tied
with delicate colored ribbon, and
brought away as souveners.
PATSEY,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-09-01

Mr.. G. I. Hodges, of Shepherds
town, has purchased from Mr.. A. g..
Marris parcel of land containing
III acres at Kearneysville, lying in
the angle bounded by the railroad on
the south and the pike on the west,
formerly owned by Mr.. B. S. Nc
Intyre. The price paid was 81 1925
cash. Mr.. Hodges will at once i'm
prove the property by the erection of
grain elevator, coal bins, ETC., and
will conduct a general grain and coal
business there. The B. & o. will
run switch to his property and give
him all the facilities he needs.
Shepherdstoa0n Register.