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Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
An Eel Asleep in n Crabs Embrace.

Eels have not yet fully awakened from their winter sleep in the Hackensack river, and on cold days many are speared in the mud and brought to the surface in a torpid condition. Crabs, which abound in the same stream, are likewise lengthening their Information. Lawrence Bryant, the son of Hacken- sack blacksmith, speared a large eel near the jail, and when he landed the fish he was very much astonished to find that he had captured big crab also.
 The crabs nippers were clutching the eel and bending its body so that its head nearly touched its tail. Crab and eel were half asleep, and the latter did not seem to be much hurt, its assailant hay ing apparently clutched it in a half hearted way. Probably both creatures selected the same hibernating place, and the crab was too drpwsy te bs very hun. bxv.1-Nsw YstA Hsa.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
An Ancient Relic.

A novel and very interesting relic of the days when the Indians held undis- puted sway in this part of the country has been found near Coupeville, Wash ington. It is the head of some instru- ment, probably war club, and is formed from what appears to be wal rus tusk, the point of which is broken off. It is about ten inches long, and in the centre is hole trifie less than an inch square, evidently intende d for the reception of handle. AS walrus are not now found in the sound, the weapon probably belonged to some of the far northern tribes, and was dropped dur ing one of their frequent predatory ex- cursions in this icinity.-Portland Ore gonian.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
"BRICK" PONEROY'S GOLDEN THOUGHTS,

The man who is capable of giving ad- vice never gives it unasked, and not al- ways then.
 Better lose money than manhood.
 What pity that all children are not as welcome on earth as they will be in heaven.
 We'll bred persons will never say an, . thing in company to hurt or jar upon the feelings of others.
 Children soon lose respect for those who use profane language and who are quarrelsome.
 The son who goes from home to get drunk should remain from home till he IS cured of the habit.
 It costs less to grow strawberries in the field than on the nose, and the re- suit is of far more profit.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
STA TIE NE WS.

Connecticut will probably have 1000 ington on September 20
 The Winsted Shoe company has been organized, for the manufacture of boots and shoes. The capital is $55, 900, of which Sl4, 800 has been subscribed by the William l. Gilbert estate, $l4, 400 each by Henry Gay and David Strong, $5, 500 by T. Baird. $2, 800 by J. H. Nor ton, and smaller sums by cozen other subscribers.
 B. M. Smith, prominent undertaken of Meriden, drank quantity of em- balming fluid about midnight in mis- take for medicine. The fluid, as is usual in such mixtures, contained large quantity of arsenic, and in spite of med ical aid, the sufferer died shortly after an hour of intense agony.
 An Ashford farmer says that he raised 4,OOO hills of beans last year, and this year is going to plant double that num- Der, as he finds that bean culture pays His last years crop has averaged S4 a bushel
 The thriving hocks of sheep which once graZed on our many hillsldes have nearly all disappeared. Cause. too much dog, aud yet it is difficult to locate a single offender. Every owner claims his dog is not guilty. It reminds us of the boy who once visited an ancient cemetery and after reading the many glowing epitaphs, inquired where they buried bad folks.-Seymour Record.
 The pbalan-WaIsb ono worr.pto case has been assigned for trial May 10th.
 Uncle Joshua Barstow, probably the oldest printer in the country, is in Nor wich after long absence in the Sol diers' Home in Maine. Mir Barstow set type for years along side of Horace Greeley at the case in New York, and is proud of the fact that he was chum of the great editor. He was soldier in the Union army.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
AlaSt AfaSi

"If you want me for your wife, Albert and are afraid to say so" softly whispered the blushing girl, "there is no other way than for me to take the matter in my OWL hands. as have u right to do this year. Ii you will promise to be mine, Albert, l will be good wife. I will cherish you, care foI you tenderly, bear my share of the burdens that may fall upon us, and do all that | faithful, loving wife can do to make smooth the pathway of our married life."
 Noble, generous, beautiful girl"' ex claimed the young man rapturously. 'Gou have anticipated the proposal that my cowardly lips dared not utter! There is only one other thing can ask you to promise, he added with trembling eagerness, but upon that one thing hinges all our happi ness"
 What is it, Alberts''
 Twill you pay the gas billsS"-Chicagc Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05

You Intend to Use Two COlors in Painting Your House, to buy your linseed oil, lead, and pigments for coloring. to mix them yourself, and do the painting. Your object is to save money. Begin by employing good painter instead of painting the house yourself, and when you come to the matter of making the paint, you will find that the CHILroN goes through the grinding and mixing machinery seven times, is much more uniform in color, is smoother, goes on easier, covers more surface and k in ev- cry way a much better and more dura- ble paint than you can stir up with a stick, and is more economical for you to use, and the quantity can be deter mined to the pint. If by mistake, your calculation is wrong and you have sn unopened gallon, quart or pint can left over, we will be glad to take it lack
 Chiffon Paint Co.,, New York or Bo-ion.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
ELECTRIC BITTERS.

This remedy is becoming so we'll known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the liver and kidneys, will remove pimples, boils. salt rheum and other affections caused by impure blood Will drive malaria from the system and prevent as we'll as cure all malarial fevers.-For cure of headache. oonstipa- tion and indigestion try Electric Bitters
 Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Price 50 cts. and 31 pss bottle 1t w. H. Camps drag store
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
Local News.

The new Duchess county railroad. from Poughkeepsie to Hopewell Juno tion, will commence running regular trains this week.
 Lewis B. Crane has changed his post.office addres from Rapport, Conn. ., 50 Saratoga Springs, N. Y. and We infer he will spend the summer at the Great American Spa.
 F. E. Capewell, West Winsted, Ct. agent for Canaan for Chickeiing < s ,ns pianos Mason & Hamlin organs. Send f)r prices. Railroad fare paid both ways if you buy an instrument.
 The remains of Miss Annie Marvin, who died at Worcester, Mass. ,Jan. 18th. were deposited in a receiving vault at Worcester in January but were brought to Canaan last Thursday and buried in the lower cemetery.
 We hope that all our readers will peruse Mir Whiting G. Miners letter, published on the fourth page. In the first place important information is wanted. In the second place Mir Miner gives pleasing reminiseepce which de- serves prominent place in the history of the town of Canaan.
 The Millerton Telegram of April 29th says:
 Affiiction has come to Mir Robert Rog- er's family, of Spencer's Corners, N. Y., doubly during the past week. Ethel, the eldest daughter was taken sick on Sunday and died on Monday. Marion, aged five years and who was sick when Ethel was taken, died on Tuesday morn ing. Both were buried on Tuesday af- ternoon. in one grave. The disease from which they died being scarlet fever the funeral was not public. Two other children are very ill.
 Rev Dr Talmage, of Brooklyn, N. '. will deliver lecture in the Opera House at Winsted, Conn on Wednes- day evening, the 18th inst. Reserved seat tickets 60 and 75 cents. Canaan people have the convenient opportunity to hear the celebrated preacher and lec- turer by leaving Canaan on the I'll p. m. train and returning on the train leav- ing Winsted at 1030 p. m, All wish ing reserved seat tickets can secure them by leaving their order with J. H. Roraback on or before Saturday of this week.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
Tending Store by Telephone.

A gentleman was trying to talk with neighboring town the other day over the long distance phone, and was seek ing a little information that was cur. rent on the streets of the town. Could anybody be found who would go out and pick it up. The young man at the distant phone was disinclined to accom- modate without stating the reason why, and finally the help of Utica "Toll. board" was implored. The conversation between "Tollboard" and the distant town was quite interesting. Just ster out on the street." she told him, .'and ask the first man or woman you meet"
 ''I can't" he replied, ''as there's nc one here to watch the store"
 "Oh, is that all," said ''Tollboard.' J "Well, you run right along and I'll watch the store for you"
 The young man went and "Tollboard' kept her word by keeping her ear to the receiver at Utica, forty miles from the scene.-Utica Observer.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
IA MAN
Chicago, Rock ISlani & Pacific RV.

The Direct Route to and from Chicago Joliet Ottawa Peoria La Sallc, Moline, Rock Island. in ILLINOIS; Davenport, Muscainc. ottumwa, oskaloosa, Dos hoines, Win,ersei, Auiu on, Harlan and Council Blufls in IOWA; Minneapolis and St. Paul. in MIN Nt.SorA; WaertoNn and Sioux Falls, in DAKOTA Cameron. st. Joseph and Kansas City. in MISSOURI Omaha. Lincoln, !airbaTy and Nesnn, in NEBRASKA: Atchiscu, Lcaycnworth, Horton, Topeka, Hutchinson, Wichita, Becyille Abilene, Dodge City, Caldwell, in KANSAS; Kngiisher, IJ Reno and Minco in INDIAN TERRITORY; Deuv,r CuloI alo springs and Pueblo in COLORADO. Travcrscs new areas of rich farming and grazing lands aording the best facilities of inter- communication to all towns and cities and northwest and southwest of Chicago and to Pacific and trnns-occanic seapuitS
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
Cost of Lighting the House of Comm ons.

While the electric light has been ap- piled in the house of commons at an- nual cost estimated for the coming year at e1 800, the gas bill increases rather than diminishes. Last year it was e3,000; for the coming year it is be- heved it will not be less than e3.2O0. There is some slight reduction on the bill for oil lamps, which before the in. troduction oi the electric light used reg ularly to amount to g2,000 season. Last year this charge was reduced to e1,9O0, and it is hoped that in the com- ing year the amount will not exceed G1, G1,55O.-Londcn Tit-Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
IT SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOUSE.

J. B. Wilson, 371 Clay St.. Sharps- burg, Pa, says he will not be without Dr Kings New Discovery for consump- tion coughs and colds. that it cured his wife who was threatened with pneumo- mia after an attack of la grippe, when various other remedies and several physicians had done her no good. Rob- ert Barber, of Cooksport, Pa, claims Dr Kings New Discovery has done him more good than anything he ever used for lung trouble. Nothing like it. Try it. Free trial bottles at w H. Camps drug store. Large bottles 50 cents and SI %.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
A Superstitio Creature.

He-You acknowledge that you-er- like me, yet refuse.
 She (belle of the season)-Yes, l must Thirteen is an unlucky number.
 'sEh?"
 "You are the thirteenth man who has proposed to me. and if we should become engaged I'm afraid something dreadful would happen
 You are foolishly superstitious. What could happen"
 ''I might marry you. - New York Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05

The first 100 pound steel rail ever rolled or used in the United States is soon to placed by tue New York Central Railroad company. It will be laid on steel ties.
 Gen. Hawley has been selected to de- liver the oration at the dedication of the soldiers memorial aroh at Concord, '. H., Jaly Ath.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
MAY MERRIME EnT.
nf,lntf Read It.

Opie Read receives great many letters from would be authors who wish him to read the manuscript of books they have written and give them the benefits of his experience as to the probability of it's catching on." He received such a letter few days ago from n party named w. A. Bowen, who has written some sketches over the name of Ike Filllius. One line in Mir. Bowen's letter satisfied Mir. Read that it would be useless for him to read the work. Tn that line the author unwittingly put a ouietus on it himself. The line w,ts as follows;
 Il have just written book which think will take like fire when it is out. ."- Chicago Press.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05

The Illinois girl who dismissed an ar- dent admirer who left his horse unblank eted in front of house while he enjoyed several hours in her warm parlor, was a mighty good judge of character.
 Dentist-'And can give you gss for -'Pshaw! ain't afraid. (To his wife. Sit right down, Matilda, and have her yauked.'
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
Hoods SarsaparilIa

during the past few months." NJ. II. PART nfp0E, Druggist Geneva, N. Y.
 Aood'e PIIio gxs Liver iiIo
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
MAGNIFICENT VESTIBULE EXPRESS TRAINS

Leading all competitors in splendor or equipment. between CHICAGO and DIES MONIES. COUNCIL BLUFFS and OMAHA, and between CHICAGO and DENVER, COLORADO SPRINGS ans PUEBLO. via KANSAS CITY and TOPEKA and via ST. JOSEPH. CARS and Palace Sleepers. with Dining Car Service. Close connections at Denver and Colorado Springs with diverging railway lines, forming tbe and picturesque
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
A Good Voucher

"I have known MT. Warren D. Wentz for many years and can vouch for him as q nan of yeraclty and one we'll known about here. lhave sold him several bottles of
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
Die of Starvation
Pie and Cheese

which have been unable to touch for years. The English language does not contain words enough to permit me to express the praise would like to give to Hoods Sarsapaniia." w, D. WENTZ 1S4 Castle St., Geneva, x. '.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
STANDARD GAUGE TRANS ROCKY 1OUN7-ATN ROUTF

STANDARD GAUGE
 TRANS-RocRY MOUNTAIN ROUTE Over which superby equipped trains run daily THROUGH WITHOUT CHANGE to and from salt Lake City, ogden and san Francisco. THE ROCK ISLAND is also the Direct and Favorite Line to and from Manitou, Pikes Peak and all other sanitary and scenic resorts and cities and mining districts in Colorado DAILY FAST EMPRESS TRAINS From St Joseph and Kansas City to and from all i'm portant towns cities and scons in Southern Nebraska Kansas and the Indian Territory. Also via ALBERT LEA ROUTE from Kansas City and Chicago 10 Water town, Sioux Falls, MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, connecting for all points north and northwest between the lakes and the Pacific Coast.
 For Tickets, Maps, Folders. desired information apply to any Coupon Ticket office in the United States Canada, or address
 z. ST. JOHN, JOHN SEBASTIAN, Sen1 Manager. Gen1 Tkt 6 Pass. Agt.,
 CHICAGO, ILL.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1892-08-31
Webster's Opinion.

In the year 1910 the locomotive was a
small, weak machine that was en-
ployed to drag few coachlike cars at
a speed of about ten miles an hour.
Daniel Webster, in describing the Amer
ican railroads, said: "They are made
of two stringess of scantling notched into
ties that often get loose in the ground
Upon the stripgers two straps ofiron, the
width and thickness of wagon tires are
nailed.
"These straps Of iron frequentlyget
detached at the ends, which turn up like
snakes heads and pierce the floor of the
car" Such an accident actually happen
ed to car between Elizabe tn and New
York.
"Then," said Webster, "the wheels
slip on the iron straps, in winter espe-
cially, so much that little dependence
can be placed upon the time of arrival,
and many people think it is not certain
that railroads will be q success"
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Tie Day Of Fast Running.

But few are aware of the difference in
time required to traverse the country now
az compared with few years ago. Thir-
weight hours, Indianapolis to New York,
was, not many years since, and forty-six
to Boston. Now two lines make the run
between Indianapolis and New York in
twenty.three hours, and could, without
trouble, make it in two hours quicker.
Within the last FIVE years the agreed
scheduled speed o. the Northwestern
lines out of Chicago was twenty-five
miles an hour for their fastest trains; !;
now a number are scheduled at thirty
eight to forty miles an hour, and these
are only cited to show what has been &C.
complished in this direction, as all over
the country, thirty-ive miles an hour for
express trains is as common as twenty-five
miles an hour was ten or fifteen years ago.
Many expert railroad men say that the
highest speed has not yet been attained
for fast express trains, citing the New
York Central as leading out in this di.
,ectiou. It IS not many years ago that the
running time between Buffalo and New
York was twenty-five hours; now the EN-
pire State and its answering train make
the run, respectively, in ten hours and
fen and a half. Either of these trains
covers much of the distance at speed OF
mile in ffty.fve to ffty'six seconds
Of course, on the New York Central,
curves are slight and grades light, but
there are many Western lines which offer
equally good advantages for high speed.
which, within the near future, will
doubtless be realized.
An impression exists that running last
trains involves great strain on the men
and locomotives. This is not correct
The anxiety of the engineer is that his
engine be in good condition, az with fast
trains the question is one Of power anc
weight-the power of the locomotive
equaling that of the weight Of the train
the engine is hauling, or, in other words
he wants an engine which "will MAKE
the time without crowding," as engineer
express it. An engineer on a fast tralr
knows every man on the line is alert ane
looking for his train, that every possible
precaution is taken to insure clea'
track, and the chances of obstruction ar
reduced to a minimum. Recently a re-
porter approached an engineer who hat
lust arrived, having made remarkable
speed some of the distance of si1ty-hVe
to seventy miles an hour, and asked hin
if he was not "rattled" when maxim!
such fast runs; he answered, "No;
never stop to think of thu and in fact
so far as that il concerned, if my engine
leaves the track at forty miles an hour i
is the end with me, the chances are, ant
that is no moro than it could do when
am running seventy miles an hour
Indianapolis Journal.
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A Locomotive Race.

a trial of speed between English and
American locomotives, which will set at
rest the conflicting claims of superiority
made by both countries, will be an inter.
estipg and novel feature of the Worlds
Fair. The scheme has been broached to
10th the Pennsylvania and New York
Central Companys, but no de6nite action
las yet been taken by either. 1t is not
known which of the two great roads will
undertake The contest.
The plan is to bring over an English
locomotive of the latest pattern, which
will BURN English coal, with crew who
will speak with an English accent. The
run will be made from New York to Chi
90 and return, either with q heavy or
light train, or possibly both. The run
West may be made with heavy train
and the return with lighter one. The
American engine will carry the same
weight and go the same route, aud the
palm will be awarded to the one making
the run in the shortest time.
In view of the claim made by England
that she turns out the best. fastest and
most economical locomotives in the worl d
no contest could take place that would
arouse more interest. Uncle Sam knows
q little something about building loco.
motives himself, and it is safe to say that
John Bull will have no easy time of it
when he runs against one of the new
Baldwin locomotives.
The English locomotives are built for
use upon tracks without such heavy
grades and sharp curves as are construct
ed in the United States, and they are not
supplied with system of springs auch
as are used upon the American locomo-
tiyes.
A fair test of the merits of the two
machines as could be made on the New
York Central Railroad, the route of
which to Chicago avoids the mountains,
so attractive to every through passenger
upon the Pennsylvania and Baltimore
and Ohio railroads.
If the trial is made soon after the
opening of the fair, and the two locomo-
tives are exhibited so that they may be
contrasted they will attract much atten-
ton.
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any higher nor the moon any smaller and
I see the big dipper every night, just as |
did at home, and I suppose that Texas is
just as near to heaven as it is in Georgia.
Indeed, it may be nearer, for I have not
seen but one intoxicated man in the State
and he was Georgian. Politics is pref
ty hot, but nobody gets mad but the edl-
tors.
This grand country and it impresses
YOU with awe and wonder. The bound.
less extent of it as you 60 miles and
miles and miles and see the vast area
of beautiful and fertile plains and not q
tenth of it occupied by anybody. 1t is
only around the towns that it is settled
up. There are millions of acres here
that can be had from So to 81 that will
produce more grain and cotton than the
best valley lands in Georgia and with less
labor of cultivation. I saw one farm of
1000 acres near Brownwood that was all
in cultivation and had 1000 pecan trees
on it. They are three years OLE and are
forty feet apart and will be in full bear
ing ten years from now. They showed
their tops just above the cotton all over
the vast area. OF course it was not an
American who owned this farm and
planted these trees. 1t was an English
man. An American won't wait ten years
for anything. But the Englishman plants
for posterity. He figures now tor bis
children that in ten years b. Ill have
1000 trees that will average at least five
bushels to the tree, and IS the pecans are
of the best variety, they will bring 81 a
bushel. There is an income. Just think
of it; 100000 year and no work to do.
Oh, if I had only come out here fifteen
years ago and planted even 200 acres in
pecans; do you think that I would now
be travelling thousand miles from home
to sell my talk for more than it is worth.
No, sir; nary time.
BILl, ARP.
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