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The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1892-01-01
Licksplttles aud Tuft-Hunters.

The spirit Of sycophancy is becom-
ing more and more prevalent in these
United States and threatens to drag
the average American down to the
level of the British lickspittle who con-
siders it an honor to have his coat tail
kicked BY lord.
This train of thought suggests itself
whenever we hear that some bigwig or
his kid has been made the recipient of
goodly gift by people who like to
roll themselves at the feet of power.
It is telegraphed that an opulent
Philadelphia has ordered toilet-set
for the baby daughter of dis
tinguished New Yorker-a toilet set of
gold and silver and costing enough to
have
Fed,
Clad and
Sheltered
Fifty starving, ragged, homeless.
children for year. Another Phila-
delphian presents the same kid with a
soup-bowl of the most precious metal
and valued at many hundred dollars.
while other trucking t,lft hunters in
all parts Of the country are sending
sumptuous gifts to the girl
Nor is this all; the press teens with
descriptions of her alleged charms
though she is only a month old. and
popheaded poets all over the land arc
twanging their banjos in her praise.
O, mud but it makes us tired!
Because-and simply because-she
is the daughter of an ex-President she
is deluged with
Flattery and
Favors
From the cradle. and yet we blow
and blather, to the world that we
Americans believe in Equality with a
big. bewitching E!
Bah-y-a-h!
Looks like Equality. now doesn't it?
when congress votes pension oil
thousands to the wealthy widow of a
Logan, while it losses beggarly
hundred or SO to the poor, overworked
widow of the private soldier who died
for the flag in the red heat OF the war.
O. yes, there's Equality-in horn!
Fact is. there's just as much grovel
ing in these United States as there is
in Great Britain, and the grovelers
are so lacking in manliness that they
are not entitled to one atom of respect
at the hands of any. however humble.
who reflects in his actions the inspir.
ing spirit of our Democratic institu.
tions. -Northwest Democrat.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1892-01-01
Teaching Her q Lesson.

Uncle 'Rastus.. who has caused the.
arrest Of his wife for assault: Il want
yo' ter glib it to her. jedge-gib her
de limick OBJ de law! Dis amt de fust
time she 'saulted me-"
Judge: Pm afraid. aunty, I'll have
to fine you ten dollars"
We'll, yo' honah. amt got ten
cents
Judge. to Uncle 'Rastus: 9TH be
ten dollars. Uncle 'Rastus."
Uncle 'Rastus. handing over the
money with bewildered look: .All
right, jedge-dere's de money" 10
wife as they leave the court together:
..Dar. ole woman-I trus' yer 'speri-
ence'll larn yo' lesson that yo' won t
fergit Saturday Evening Post
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1892-01-01
Received Into the Tribe.

Since Lord Onslow has been govern
or general of New Zealand he has had
son born. to whom he has given,
among other names the Maori
name of Hula" The Ngatiathuli,
tribo have formally received the child
into kinship the chief rubbing nose
with him and the women singing the
customary accompaniment and all the
chiefs casting their offerings at his fees
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1892-01-01

men to say in regard to it, that the
thing that hath been is that which
shall bo.n
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1892-01-01

class VI rlCu mSu WIZ brc uOr0 U0uG
on getting richer than upon either
honest government or an impartial ad-
ministration of the laws This is not a
theory but condition which con-
fronts everybody.
The Labor Tribune: The position of
the Democratic party throughout the
various states on the free coinage of
silver is as ridiculous as anything
could be. The main bosses-the
brainy men-the gentlemen of brains
and courteous instincts" are owned
soul and body by Wall street. and the
fear that the Republican party will
merit closer union with the money
power than the Democratic party can,
keeps the bosses under the nervous
fever all the time. What pity, what
q shame for a party to cover before q
corrupt and anti-American monopoly.
and seek to gain its appreciation be-
fore making. known the policy of the
party on questions which patriotism
ought to lead the party to espouse.
Alas! How are the mighty fallen and
become as a corrupt spring an a
troubled fountain. The people, how
ever, who have the welfare of this ma
ton at heart have decided to take
charge of the government and conduct
1t for the welfare of the people, leav-
ing the Doodle parties to die of their
own corruption, and go down with the
soulless corporations and monopolies
now docm4d 70 stsrnal disgrace.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1892-01-01
THE ALLIANCE.

The Peoples Journal: Loan the
governments money to the bankers,
but withhold it from the farmers is
the cry of money SPECTATORS; and it
Is the cry of all the politicians in both
old parties.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-21
FALLS VILLAGE,

W. G. Miner was appointed delegate from the Congregational church to at tend the council at Pilgrim church held at Canaan.
 Flowing and sowing oats has been the work of the farmers for few days past, but there is such 8 dearth of mois- ture on uplands that seed will be slow in germinating until there shall come a copious fall of rain.
 Wm Sherman has moved his house. keeping goods from Jersey City and has commenced work at the machine shop.
 Mir and Mrs Frank Stone were guests of Sheffield friends Sunday.
 Miss Grace Conner, of Bridgeport, is spending her school vacation in town.
 In the ebullition of good wishes and fond desire to see the place become a great manufacturing mart, of course, some one has stated the immense water power which is tapped by the canal is soon to be put to work, and others have seconded the motion, yet no one seems to hurrah over the prospects of it soon becoming borough.
 The following we copy from late is- sue of the Florida Times-Union "Hon J. G. Patton, of Towanda, Pa [, and Col NJ. l.. Ingraham, of Canaan, Conn.,, have passed the winter very pleasantly at the Valencia. To say that they are pleased with their visit is 8 mild way to express their enthusiasm. These gentlemen sail from Jacksonville to New York on the Clyde steamer Algonquin on thu 21st for their homes. ,"
 All interested were pleased to learn that the Rev l.. A. Robbins had been returned to his pastorate here for another year, so satisfactory has been his ministry.
 The Bohemian Glass Blowers, of Bos- ton, will give an exhibition at Citizens hall next Monday night, to be contin- ued every night through the week Wolfe's cornet bapd has percentage of the profts and will play each evening
 B. I, Dudley has purchased whole sale business in Bridgeport which he takes charge of soon.
 The funeral of the three months old held from their residence Monday after noon at two o'clock. Rev 0. W. Hanna officiated. A large number of friends were present at the services.
 We are informed that the local coun- cil of the O. U. A. M had festive time Friday night at their hall--a sort of feasting occasion, CASTING occasion with many of their friends) but not be- ing present we can give no particulars.
 The M. B. church was profusely dec- orated with potted plants Sunday, and among the pretty plants in bloom were number of begonias, geraniums, fuchsias etc.
 The array of blooming plants at the CongI church Easter was worthy of more than passing notice; the gorge ous spikes of Easter lilies (of which there were several plants) and the num- Der of Ethiopian lilies filled the church with their delicate aroma. The concert was deserving of more extended ac- count than we have space to give, and was assisted by J. O. Wolfe with his cornet. The anthem Sunday morning by the full choir of twelve voices was fine. There was variety enough in the evening and just long enough to take we'll with the audience.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-21
ASHLEY FALLS.

About fifty relatives and friends at tended the wedding of Miss Nettie Peck and MT Roswell R. Hurlburt at Mir Har- vey North's last Wednesday evening. MT and Mrs Hurlburt are to commence housekeeping at once in the house with Mrs Julia Decker.
 Our church was very prettily decora- ted with flowers last Sunday.
 Rev Mf Warren's Easter sermon was very impressive, as was also the dis course in the evening by Rev MT Muel- Ter.
 Several in th1s place received invita- tions to the wedding of T. H. B. Richards (former pastor of this church) to Miss Hanna Reynolds of Hudson, N. Y. MT Richards many friends here .extend congratulations.
 ''Fred" "Sackett has severed his con- nection with W. D French and accept ed more lucrative offer as clerk in Mr. Little's store in Sheffield.
 Wm Chopper has moved into the house he recently purchased. and George Benedict has moved into the house va cated by Mir Chopper.
 MT and Mrs R. B. Lee have taken possession of the Lee farm and MT and Mrs George Lee have moved into the Loomis house near Wm Sackett's.
 The Ia grippe victims are all so nearly recovered as to be able to go out and enjoy these beautiful spring days.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-21
CLAYTON

Mrs Sarah Barnes does not improve very fast. She is still confined to her bed. -. George Rood has moved from Mir Lyles' house into the rooms over the store, vacated by Allie Barnes, and is clerking for G. A. Mcintyre. ...... A mistake either in the writer or printer of Clayton items, two weeks ago, made it read rather strangely. ... Mrs McIn- tyre is gaining slowly. Her mother was summoned about two weeks ago, and was with her until last Saturday, when she returned to Ssffern, taking her little grandson, Ruluff Mcintyre, with her .. Last week Irving Lindsey, of Brooklyn, l.. I. came to visit his parents here, and introduce his wife After short visit he returned, leaving her to get acquainted with her new re- latives. He will soon come for her and they will commence housekeeping in Brooklyn.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-21
NORFOLK.

The Sunday school was broken up Sunday noon by an alarm of fire. It proved to be barn and wagon house on the Harvey Johnson place. It was discovered by one of the neighbors too late to stop it, but the horse and COW were taken out. There was but a little hay, lumber wagon, an old moving machine, hay tedder and horse rake left in the barn. The loss is not known but it was insured. While wStching it, the spectators were called to put out a fire in the woods west of Hillhurst. This was stopped when less than fifty feet from John Snllivan's house. Ex- citing times for Norfolk.
 Arrangements are being made for the presentation of flag to the center dis trict school.
 Miss Sawyer, 8 representative of the A. M. s. spoke in the chapel Thursday, on the missionary work in the South.
 The Fast Day services in the church were largely attended, and MT DePeu gave us very interesting sermon,
 Jim Michaels was before Justice Cris- sey Saturday for beating his wife, and will take his vacation in Litchfield in- stead of the seashore this season.
 J. O'Connor has bought out Kolmer's s bakery in Winsted, and is running a cart up here three times week.
 Dr Peaslee with his architect was in town two or three days last week, look. ing after the work on his new house.
 The Easter lilies and flowers in the church last Sunday were "just splen- did," one of the best if not the best dis. play we have had in years.
 James Taylor, George Beebe and Robbins Steckel of Yale were in town over Sunday.
 Royal Scoville was home from Wind. sor over Sunday.
 Dr W. H. Porter and family, of New York, have been spending few days ir town.
 Last Tuesday about 1,700 trout fry from the State hatchery at Hartford were distributed.
 It is reported that Dr Buckley has bought Hiram Camps place.
 Last Monday Justice Crissey fined Winnegar $3. and costs, in all $l4., fol being drunk.
 Mrs O. G. Frisbie and her son, oi Hartford, were in town last Tuesday
 Patrick Donovan's daughter was ta ken to the asylum at Middletown or Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-21

Something dropped down in Boston Three officers of the "Fraternal Circle, !" one of those abomiuable endowment or ders, were each sentenced to five years in the State prison for misrepresentation of the society's funds. They received their just reward. They are disgraced and they have left their families pres trated with grief,-Berkshire Courier.
 Gen Neal Dow celebrated the SSth an- niversary of his birth, March 19. He is Ill excellent health and spirits, and his activity at such an advanced age is something remarkable. He was past middle age when he began his three years service in the war and during the struggle he was wounded twice and was in a rebel prison for nine months.
 Abram Ostrum of Tompkins, N. Y. took for his third wife in 1874 a young woman IS years old. who has already borne him twenty children, ten pairs of twins. He had seven children by his former wives
 The latest addition to the attractions of Barnum's circus is 8 sparring match between stallions. They wear big gloves, stand on their hind legs and strike with great vigor. The horses are trained at Bridgeport.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-21
HUNTsVILLE.

Mir and Mrs N. J. Dean spent Sun day with Winsted friends
 Miss Mary Babcock has been with Millerton relatives the last month, re- turning few days since to her home in this place.
 Mir G. M. Hanchett of Bridgeport was the guest of friends here for short time last week.
 Junius Dean, formerly of Bridgeport, has leased the grist-mill in this place and put it in fine running order. Mir Dean is practical miller and as a re- suit has already commenced good run of business.
 Our sick ones are gradually improv- ing. Mrs Julia Dean and Mir Sidney Ensign have been quite sick but are very much better. John Forest, who was badly hurt by falling tree. is also able to be around. MT John Dean has been quite ill during the past week but is able to be out.
 Very interesting Easter services were held in the church Sunday. The church was very prettily trimmed with flowers and plants. Rev O. W. Hanna, pastor of the church, preached 8 most inter esting sermon. In the course of his remarks reference was made to the ship anchors made here seventy years ago. On inquiry we find the largest, weigh ing from five to six tons, were made on the site of the blast furnace destroyed by fire some years since, while smaller ones were manufactured about half a mile farther south. The makers were David and Amos Hunt. David Hunt was father of Hon David NJ. Hunt. The anchors were taken to Poughkeep- sic N. Y. and from there by boat to New York. For the largest it required five and six pairs of oxen to draw the loads. Where bridges were unsafe, streams were forded. It required about week to go to Poughkeepsie and re- tnrn
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-21
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Gen. Robert Porter, superintendent of census, has paid very high compi- ment to George K. Holmes formerly of this town. He says that he deserves great credit for the thoroughness and ability displayed in bringing to a suc- cessful termination the most difficult statistical inquiry ever undertaken by any government. MT Holmes branch was the "farms, homes and mortgages investigation.
 The marriage of Mir Edward s. Hol- lister, proprietor of the Berkshire store, place at All Angels church, New York city next Wednesday afternoon. Charles M. Gibbs of this village will act as best man and Walter B. Sanford will be one of the ushers.
 Frank Tefft, brother of Wm E. Tefft owner of Elmwood, has purchased for BIO, 900 the Samuel Whitwell property consisting of house and 63 acres of land. Mir Tefft proposes to build fine house for summer residence.
 Adelbert Dings expressed 40 pound live turkey Saturday to an Albany, N. Y. party.
 Abram Clark has been appointed by the selectmen, to care for and keep in order the town hall lawn during the summer
 Mrs Sibbilla Luchsinger, aged 81, was found dead in bed Saturday morning at her home at Belcher square. She was a native of Switzerland.
 Gilbert H. Cook, formerly coal deal CT in this village, was committed to the Northampton insane asylum last week.
 William Butcher, while employed at Brewers lumber yard, broke his leg one day last week.
 Easter services were held in all the churches with profusion of flowers; appropriate sermons and fine music.
 Last week Wednesday 20O0 yearling trout were shipped from the Berkshire trout hatchery to club at Middletown. Ct., also 500 to Charles Barnum, Lime Rock.
 While the old skating rink on upper Main street was being taken down Mon day the truss work, which supported the roof collapsed, and fell to the floor. Cyrus Gale, carpenter, was caught un- der heavy beam and badly injured and dressed his wounds. Several other WOrKm6n were more or less DrulSou.
 Alvin Joslin's comedy company will play at the town hall Monday evening.
 The Board of Trade have their second annual banquet this evening at the Berkshire House. D.
 Michael McGraw and Thomas Kelley were sent to the House of correction at Pittsfield for 60 days Monday. They had engaged in 8 drunken brawl and were accused of disturbing the peace.
 Caleb Ticknor, of the Berkshire House, and others have purchased of Mrs Culver the so called Henderson property on Main St. for $11, ,000. The old buildings erected by Geheral Jo- seph Dwight in 1759 will be taken down and hotel to be calico the Berk- shire Inn will soon be built on its site at 8 cost of $4O. GOO.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-21
MILL RIVER

The Y. P. s. O. E. will hold their an- nual social over the drug store on Thursday evening .. A rather singular accident occurred at the church sheds Sunday. When A. J. Freeman's team was backing out, the wagon was upset throwing a seat onto the horses which became frightened and dashed into another team that was standing by. The dash boards were knocked off aud an axle on both wagons were sprung. One lady had a narrow escape from be- ing badly hurt ... Miss Katie Nolan died of inflammation of the bowels, at her home in this village Monday evening, at the age of 22 years. She came home from Housatonic last week, to spend Easter, apparently in her usual health Funeral yesterday (Wed ) at the R c. church. Miss Lulu Blodgett is work Ing in Mrs Tillotson's millinery shop in Ct Burlington.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-21
SOUTH ERIN NEW MARLnsORO

Mrs Wm Knapp and family have m ov- ed to Torrington, Ct James Taylor and William Hart have moved to the A. W. Martin place. John and Ed Gin gell are occupying the Wm H. Sardam place and will run the farm. Fires have been seen in every direction and much damage has probably been done to fences and growing timber An at tempt has been made to establish Sun- day school at North Norfolk but thus far it has not been very successful. .. Mrs Orrin Wilcox, of Sandisfeld, for merly of this town, sister of Mother Holt, died Friday. The funeral servi- ces were held in the chapel at North Norfolk. Rev A. N Benedict oft2ciated. She was buried at Canaan Valley.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-21
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1892.
RESOLUTIONS.

OF D. s. CowLEs POST ON THE DEATH OF
 COL. HARDENBERaH.
 At the regular meeting of the David s. Cowles Post, Wednesday evening, 18th inst. the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Great Commander in his all-wise providence has visited again the "David s. Cowles Post" No. 60, and removed from us by death, our beloved comrade Col. J.B. Hardenbergh; and WHEREAS, our departed friend was an officer in the Union Army during the late war, and was true to his flag and loyal to his country, and has been a faithful member of our Post for many years; therefore
 RESOLVED. That it is not in accordance with costom or mere form. but with sincerest feelings of grief, tbat we put upon record our estimate of our es teemed comrade.
 RESOLVED, That in the death of Con- rade HardenDergh we suffer great loss of one, who by his dignified bear ing and generous heart, his genial na- ture and unswerving friendship, has endeared himself to us all. RESOLVED. That while we tender our heartfelt sympathy to his widow and two sons, so sorely bereft, we com mend them to our Heavenly Father whose dealings are always tempered with mercy, and trusting at last for a final reunion in the Grand Encamp- ment on High.
 RESOLVED, That the adjutant be and is hereby directed to enter these res olutions upon our records, and to for ward copy to the bereaved family of our departed brother.
 H. M. ADAMS,
 Committee G. l.. PARSONS,
 B. s. ROBERTS. Canaan, Ct., Apr. 18th 1892.
 The Post voted also to drape it's altar, flag and charter for 30 days.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-21
LAX EVILLE.

Frederick Philips, of the New York Medical College, was home to spend Easter with his parents and friends.
 Mir and Mrs Perry Cleveland, of Stamford, Conn.,, are visiting relatives here.
 Abram Martin brought carload of fine horses from the west last week; six of them are for Mir Wells, on Town Hill.
 Myron Holley came home from his visit to Chicago last week; he reports the size of the Fair buildings as im- mense and of elegant construction.
 James Woodwork has moved back from Ore Hill into his own house.
 The Misses Alice and Christina Niver and Mary Cleveland, of Waterbury, are the guests of Mrs Dr Cleveland.
 Ed Bissell, of New York city, was home to spend Easter.
 About 40 persons attended the 6 o'clock Easter morning services at the NJ E. church Sunday.
 Henry Chapin will return to Lake vile this week from hls winter solourn at Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Tuesday evening special school meeting was held at Academy hall for the purpose of discussing the need of a graded or high school in the Lakeville school district. Hubert Williams was elected chairman, and Peter Turner secretary of the meeting. The meeting empowered the chairman to appoint a committee of three to investigate the matter and select site on which to build graded school house. Messrs G. B. Burrall, Wm Kane and A F.. Roberts were selected. and instructed to report progress at the next meeting which will take place the second Tues day in May.
 Mir Samuel B. Robbins, eldest son of M H. Robbins and grand son of the venerable S s. Robbins, Esq, will be united in marriage to-day April 20thl to Miss Bertha Capron, beautiful Hartford belle.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-21
KENT.

Edward Lane, aged 76 years, died on Thursday, April 7th, at the house of his son, Martin Lane, at Bulls Bridge. Mir Lanes funeral was large ly attended at his late residence on Sunday afternoon April 10th, Rev W. F. Bielby conducting the services. His sons, Clark Lane, the genial con- ductor on the Housatonic railroad, Wal ter Lane of Ct. Harrington, Martin Lane and Albert of this town acted as bear CTS. The daughters, Mrs Mallory and Mrs Hatch of Canaan with number of grandchildren were also present.
 Mrs Adeline Beckley, -ho has spent the winter at New Hartford, returned to Mrs Frisbie's last Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-21
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Easter was duly observed in both churches here, they were nicely decora- ted with potted plants.
 Mrs 0. H. Booth and grandson, of New Milford, visited here Monday.
 Miss Edith W. Wadhams returned to her school in Gaylordsville Monday.
 A. O. Waterbury, who has been quite sick, is improving.
 w. o. Stone attended the auction sale of horses at Amenia, NY. aud pur- chased three greys that are the finest horses we have seen in this town for 8 long time.
 Artist Edwards is having good success in his photograph gallery and is taking some fine pictures.
 John Hills, aged 86, died April Il, He has been resident here for many years.