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Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
Playing "Honey JuC.O

"Did you ever play the fascinating game of 'honey jug when you were 8 boy?' said Old Beeswax Gas they called the St. James. ''On moonlight nights we always had game of honey jug in my old place in Indiana. To play honey jug you must get ten or fifteen boys, big and little, together. They sit down in a row on the curbstone, each fellow clasping his hands under his legs at the knees, and sometimes, to make it dead sure, holding on to his wrists. Two of the biggest fellows are detailed to test the juss. They take each one in turn by his arms, lift him up in the air as high as their shoulders and then drop him with jerk. If he holds fast three times he wins. If his hands break and are torn apart he is adjudged 'rotten,' and told to stand aside until the others are finished.
 Half or more of the little boys fail generally to stand the test. Their pun ishment is to run the gantlet' The other boys form in a row, one behind the other, with their legs spread apart. The rotten jug gets down on all fours and skittles through the openings as fast as he can-receiving as he passes from each one divers slaps and whacks which are merry enough to every boy but the one who gets them. Occasionally he makes quick time and is happy. Most frequently he emerges in 8 state of wreck and stands seriously aside, feeling with his hands behind him if he is all there. ."-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
The Grand yixier,s Little Joke.

The shah of Persia, probably for lit tie diversion, some time since ordered his grand vizier to make a list of all the blockheads that held 8 public office in Persia. The vizier did as commanded and headed the list, which was long one, with the name of the shah. That worthy potentate was in an excellent humor and did not become angry at the vizier's audacity, but asked why his highest minister considered him & block head.
 "Your majesty" replied the vizier, "I have put you on the list because two days ago you intrusted large sum of money to some doubtful individuals to buy horses in other countries. The horse dealers will never return"
 But what if they do returnS" asked the shah.
 "Then shall take my list, erase the name of your majesty and substitute for 1t the names of the stupid horse dealers. !" Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
Walking a Lost Art.

The present style of street dress is re sponsible for whole lot of awkward ness. A woman can't be a model of grace when she is frantically groping for the tail of her gown. And ther when the refractory thing is we'll in hand, the horrifying thought strikes her that the 'sham" is revealing it's wearer's poverty. A few more epileptic struggles and hoists, and the silk underskirt goes swish, swash, swash through the rivu. lets of window cleaning suds, tobacco chewing offal and over crossings where the street sprinkler does his whole duty
 With wild desire to save the silk skirt ito rescue which means to relinquish the conquered territory in the upper region of dry goods and begin the battle over again-she goes on her tiptoes over the studs and saliva, and tired with that ef- fort takes to her heels on the muddy crossings to save the toes of her shoes from soil and bends forward like one with curvature of the spine. Now it stands to reason that woman perform ing such gymnastics on the street can't do her whole duty as a daughter of the gods. In fact I think Hebe herself would succumb if she had to envelop her shapely form In modern draperiss.- WaAhiAetou btAr.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

The Republican electors of the town of North Canaan held 8 caucus at the Warner House last Monday forenoon. Lyman DunRing was chosen chairman aud Samuel A. Eddy secretary. An in- formal ballot showed seven candidates for representative. After several for nal ballots were taken, the chairman announced that David c. Whittlesey had received the majority of the votes cast Mir Whittlesey declined to accept the nomination, and gave satisfactory reasons for declining the honor. Anoth- CT ballot was taken, and George s. Full Ter received more votes than any other person. MT Fuller thereupon with drew his name and requested all who had voted for him to cast their votes for Acel F. Rood. Mir Rood was &C., cordingly unanimously nominated for representative.
 Messrs J. H. Roraback, George s. Dunning, George S. Fuller, Francis D Gaylord were nominated for justices of the peace.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
REP PUBLICANS WITH TORCHES.

The Republican torchlight procession last Saturday night was decided suc- cess, although the pleasure of those participating in it was just a little mar red by the cold northwest wind.
 The procession stated from the open space in front of tue Warner House, where a large bon fire was lighted about half past six o'clock. The order of the procession was as follows: Grand Marshal Milton Roraback, wearing a white beaver hat with red, white and blue scarf about it and an ample sash to match across his breast, mounted on a black horse. Next came the Harrison Horse Guards, numbering nearly fifty. The D. G. Ander, on Dfhm Corps, of Great Burlington. Mass, headed by Marshal J. Henry Roraback, wearing white beaver Harrison hat. The three Republican marching clubs from Great Harrington, in uniform and carrying torches. Canaan Citizens band, Dr Herbert A. Church as marshal. Citi- zeps of Canaan on foot, carrying torches. Wolfe's Cornet band of Falls Village, Marshal 5. A. Eddy, Citizens of Falls Village on foot, carrying torches. The line of march was through Main street as far as the residence of O. M. Hum- phrey, thence south into Reed street, thence through that into Church street, and from there into Main street again, then through Prospect avenue and Or chsrd street. then south through Elm street across the Blackberry river through High street to the residence of Frank Hitchcock From this point the procession returned to the village, pass ing over the P. R. & N. E 7 crossing nearest the village. During the march tue procession was joined by the How'd drum corps of Falls Village. Wherever the procession passed, the houses of the Republican were brilliantly illumi- mated. Several transparencies, with sp- propriate notices, were earned and at intervals red fire was burned, lighting up everything with a ruddy glare and literally painting the town red" The procession extended for long distance and with the torches presented beau tiful appearance.
 Both before and after the parade, re- treatments were served to those from ont of town. After the parade Re- publican meeting was held in the town hall which was filled to very nearly its greatest. .capacity. Rev Dr Eddy pre- sided and introduced the speaker of the evening, Francis X. Schoonmaker, of New Jersey, in very apt and graceful little speech. Mir Schoonmsker has no superior as an effective stump speaker. He spoke very rapidly, but distinctly, and held the attention of his audience for nearly two hours He told John Bulls fortune. past and future, and also Uncle Sans. He twisted the British lions tail quite vigorously in a good humored way, but still so as to make the noble animal howl with rage and pain. He showed the operation of free trade or tariff for revenue only, and of protective tariff, by plain, but stri- king illustrations. We have no space to report the speech, but we do not hesitate to say that whoever failed to be present missed hearing a most enter. taining and instructive speech.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
THE ELOPEMENT.

If the NEWS was sensational paper it could devote column or more to the elopement which took piece in this town last Thursday, but everything IS not fish which comes to the net of the NEWS and the elopement will not be made the leading feature of this issue. Suffice it to say, that Edward Q. Boinay is charcoal burner by occupation and with his wife, two daughters, one IT years of age, the other years, one son 12 years old. has resided in cabin on his coal bush on the west side of Canaan mountain and about It miles south of this village. For five or six years one Fred Avery has been in the employ of Mir Boinay, but until recently Mrs Boi- nay. seemed to have an aversion to Avery, and the husband never suspect ed there was any undue attentions on the part of Avery.
 Mir Boinay called at the NEWS office on Monday, to publish a card forbid ding all persons to harbor or trust Mrs Boinay on his account. Mir Boinay states that Mrs Boinsy and the three children left home last Thursday morn ing, and Mrs Boinay told him she and the children were going to Falls Village on the g. 40 &. m. train, to visit relatives, and would return by the noon train on Saturday. They did not return as promised, and Mir Bolnay became alarmed and went to Falls Village where he learned that Mrs Boiray and the children had not been seen in Falls Village. Fred Avery is also missing, and Mir Boinay concludes that Avery has eloped with Mrs Boinay and the children. He has good reason to think so because he has discovered that his pocket book containing S750O, all the ready money he had except some small change, is also missing as we'll as sheets, pillow cases, all the clothing and sum dry other articles. Since the foregoing was in type, Mir Boinay has been. shown the Avery Deane marriage notice published in an- other column. Mir Boinay says he has no doubt that his wife has married Avery, as Avery's real name is Ferdi- nand Avery but they always called him Fred Avery. Mrs Boinay's maiden name was Mary Jane Dean, or Deane. Can it be possible that Mrs Boinay has added the crime of bigamy to the elope- \
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
A LEADER.

Since its first introduction, Electric Bitters has gained rapidly in popular favor. until now it is clearly in the lead among pure medicinal tonics and altera tives-oontaining nothing which per mits it's use ss 8 beverage or intoxicant, it is recognized as the best and purest medicine for all ailments of stomach. liver or kidneys. It will cure sick head ache, indigestion, constipation, and drive malaria from the system. Satis, faction guaranteed with each bottle or the money will be refunded. Price only 50 cents per bottle. Sold by ". Fl. CAnp.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
Beecham's Pills are faithful friends.
POINTERS.

Read Edward Q. Boinay's notice.
 A. G. Stevens offers some desirable live stock for sale. See adv.
 "Prices as low as the lowest" is what w. l.. Willard is shouting. See adv.
 Any article of clothing needed to keep you comfortable during the cold winter can be obtained at R. Girling's. Reaa hts nsw AAvuetissnsaA
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
Total, SAT,
Catarrh. Not Local, But Constitutional


 Dr bio Lewis. the eminent Boston physician, in 8 magazine article says: "A radical error underlies nearly all medical treatment of catarrh. It is not a disease of the mans nose; it is dis ease of the man, showing itself in the nose-a Local exhibition of Constitu- tional trouble" Therefore, he argues, the use of snuff and other local applica- tions is wrong, and while they seem to give temporary relief, they really do more harm than good. Other leading authorities agree with Dr Lewis. Hence, the only proper method of cure for ca- tarrh is by taking constitutional reme- dy like Hoods Sarsapsrilla, which, reaching every part of the body through the blood, does eliminate all impurities and makes the whole man healthier. Ii removes the cause of the trouble and restores the diseased membrane to prop CT condition. That this is the practical result is proven by thousands of people who have been cured of catarrh by Hoods Sarsapsrilla.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10

Mystery of a Night-First Pullman Porter Golly, chile, but had a time las night. Second Pullman Porter-What's de mattah? ? Thought I los a shoe. Looked fo' 1t high and low, den gub 1t up an waited fo' de pass engsr ter kick"
 "An' did he2"
 Huh Reckon he didn't. Come out alter while. stumpin' roun, wid one leg."-Chicago News-Record.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
MARRIED.

CAREY-WHKELKR-AtM Millerton. N. Y., Oct. 29. by Rev T. Darlington Jester, MT Freder- ick J. Carey, of sharon, and Miss Edith E. Wheeler, of Litchfield, Conn. AvERY-DEANE-AtM Millerton, N. T., Oct 29, by Rev T. Darlington Jester, MT Ferdinand Avery and Miss Mary Deane, both of Ca- naan, Conn.
 CooNs-MARTIN-At Millerton, N. r., Nov l, by Rev T. Darlington Jester, Mir Lewis F. Coons, of Sharon, and Miss Jennie l.. Mar tin, of Georgetown, Conn.
 BRowN-LoUcKs- Sharon, Nov. 2, by the Rev F. T. Angevine, MT Charles W. Brown to Miss Mary E. Loucks, both of Sharon.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10

Iceland, with population of 10000, has only two policemen and two lawyers. Of the lawyers one Is states attorney and the other always has to go On for the defense when anybody is up for trial.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
Judge Whittlesey Reelected

The vote last Tuesday for Judge of Probate for the District of Canaan was as follows:
 North Canaan, Whittlesey 19S, Camp 225. Canaan, Whittlesey 1b4, Camp 9S
 Total. SAT. SIS,
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10

It is too plain to need demonstra- ton by chart or diagram that Dr Bull 8 Cough Syrup is what the people need every where, for cure of bronchial and pectoral troubles. It IS sure cure.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
Democratic Caucus.

The Democrats of North Canaan held a caucus at the town hall last Saturday afternoon. D. l.. Peirce was chosen chairman; and George W. Gov drey, secretary. Albert A. Hubbard was nominated for representative on the first ballot, there being only seven scattering votes. Messrs J. D. Clem- ans, Edward s. Roberts, Albert P. Briggs, George H. Brinton were nomi- mated for justices of the peace.
 Lanes Family Medicine.
 Moves the bowels each day. In or. der to be healthy this is necessary.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10

Coughing Leads to Ce.sunpsion.
 Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at once. Ask your friends about it.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
AT Wm. Nisbet's
 STORE EAST VILLAGE, TWISTED, CT.

The following lines of goods have been received in large quantities and in a great variety of styles for the Fall and Win ter trade. A call at the store and inspection of them will con vince all that it is the place in Winsted to find the best assort ment of these goods and at the lowest prices. All goods are marked in ptain figures.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
DIED.

ALFRKD-At Oampville, Oct s1, Albert F. AL fred, aged 61, a member of Go D, 2d Conn. Heavy Artillery.
 KKLLoaG--At the Clarendon Hotel, New York city. of heart failure, on Tuesday, Nov l, Jane E. Kellogg, aged "A years, wife of George Kellogg, and mother of Clara Louise Kellogg -Strakosch. The funeral and inter- ment took place at Birmingham, Ct., Nov.4. MANvuLE-In New Milford. Nov 1, Hiram Manville, aged n years.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10
Lanes Family Medicine.
BORN.

TUTTLE-At Kent, Nov. 4, a daughter to Dr A. l.. Futile.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-10

she-But I can't cook, and I hate to wash dishes. He-Then I am decidedly the one you should marry. can't afford to buy any thing to cook, and so we won't need dishes.- Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-16
MuGSEY'S DIP.
He and I" DE Gang Cool on and say " Ac-
cidents Will Happen"

He and DE Gang " Cool OF and say Ac-
cidents viii Happen
Every newsboy on Park row knows
where the Battery bath is, and every
newsboy on Park row prefers stealthy
dip in the City Hall park fountain to the
best free bath in the city This is be-
cause bathing in the fountain is forbid
den, and to the delight of the cold
plunge is added the excitement of dodg-
ing park policeman.
AN say" said Mugsey, IF a man
falls over in de fountain, an he can't
help hisself, what can sparrer cop do.
anyhow? man amt to blame for his
accerdunts, is hep"
That was the way in which Muqsev's
gang took dip every two hours the
other day and escaped arrest Mugsey's
face, with the exception of his eyes, is
nothing to speak of His features look
as though they had been worn out by
several other people before they be-
came Mugsey's property. His eyes,
however, are new and very bright AT
9 o'clock yesterday morning Mugsey
and de gang sneaked dip on de
The park policeman didn't even see
them. Probably not one of de gang"
is more than twelve years old. One din
doesa't last long with them When a
fellow wears only cotton shirt and
l<nicller-bockers it doesn't take him
long to dry out. Mu9sev's 'saccerdunt"
scheme was worked later in the dav in
this fashion: "De gang" numbering
Ave, sat on the edge of the fountain,
with their backs toward the water and
their eyes on the policeman When the
"spar'er cop reached the other side OF
the park Nugsey lost his balance and
tumbled over backward into the foan-
tain The others in their efforts to
rescue him also fell into the fountain.
When the policeman returned to the
fountain he found Ave boys with wet
clothes standing near it and telling
about "Mdgsey's acceraunt"
Mugsey lost his balance again at >
o'clock yesterday afternoon. last as his
clothes had been nicely dried by the
sun. "De gang" didn't uesert him, and
they got him out before the policeman
arrived and took him for a run around
the block to dry his clothes. Fully one
hundred people saw Mugsey'S "accer-
dunt" and envied him his cold bath.
"De gang" took its last dip at o'clock
and just as they were swimming around
IN great style friend on the outskirts
Of the crowd that watched them yelled,
Cheese II, Mugs. Here's de cop Five
very wet boys hustled out of the foan-
tain and ran out of the park
"Accerdunts viii happen" remarked
Mugsey. an a man amt to blame ii
they does. That's me every time N.
V Snn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-16
A COOL HEAD.



Mother
There is nothing that eonduces to a
successful meeting of emergencies bet
ter than cool head, with a feeling of
perfect confidence that everything is
going to come out all right. Whether
things are coming out all right" or
not. az least the feeling OF qh ct self
control makes one better able to work
toward the good result TO mother
this Self-possession is Invaluable. In a
large family small events calculated to
upset the domestic machinery are con
stantly occurring 1t seems to be a law
of nature that children should continu-
ally have haii'-breadth escapes. and
come within an inch of losing their
lives But il is equally a law of nature
that they should escape. And when
ever the critical moment arrives in her
own life, or in the life OF another, it is
important for a woman to remember
that the very worst thing She can do at
that moment is to lose her head.
To do that means to be helpless in
stead of helpful, to be a drag instead OF
an assistance. In an emergency one
should rather seem heartless than in
efficient. There are always ten people
ready to cry or faint or shed tears over
the sufferer where there is one who
stands coolly by and sees the way to
help him. Affection and sympathy are
often best proved by ignoring them.
particularly when the moment arrives
that calls for action and not tears-
harper's Bazaar
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-16

minute" and Farmer Jones went cut
to attend to the outside cellar door,
while his nervous little wife gave her
pc. sonal attention to other doors and
windows, not stopping until she had
visited every door and window in the
house.
nm feel better about it if I see to IL
myself" she soliloquized Darius is
that careless't he'd forgit TO lock the
doors, Z say nothin' bout seem to the
winders."
Her round of inspection was ended at
last, and, with a sigh of relief, she
sought her sleeping apartment Darius
had preceded her some little time, and
his heavy, regular breathing gave
ample evidence of his entire freedom
from earthly cares and annoyances.
Dear me" said the troubled woman,
as she quietly reclined beside her un-
conscious husband, IF | could only
sleep like that, it'd be worth while goin'
to bed, but don't b'leeve can sleep a
wink tonight"
Tick, tack, tick tack; the big clock in
the kitchen sounded unusually loud,
and it seemed to Mrs Jones that she
had never known the hours to drag
quite so slowly. Three o'clock and still
the situation remained unchanged. Da-
rius snored peacefully on, but sleep
came not to the weary eyelids Of the
troubled woman who had almost con-
eluded to get up and begin her house
hold duties. when she thought she beard
a strange noise outside, and, listening
intently, she soon heard it repeated,
this time so loudly that there could be
no mistake about it. With wildly
beating heart she sat bolt upright try
ing to locate the sound. 1t was at the
back kitchen door.
Darius, Darius, she tremblingly
whispered, but Darius was not easily
Weakened, and it was not until she had
shaken him with might and main that
he awol1e to realizing sense of his
surroundings
There's somebody at the back
kitchen door" she gasped. II heard
him walk on the plank"
1t was now Darius turn to listen,
and presently his ears We're greeted by
raspng sound at the rear of the
house. Rake, rake, rake, it sounded
through the house with startling dis
tinctness.
"11e's sawin' or film the door lock, "
moaned the frightened woman I'VE
shall be murdered in cold blood" and
she dropped back on her pillow in alb.
iect terror
Darius was now thoroughly aroused
and ready to give the desperate house
breaker a warm reception. Stepping