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Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
HOw,S THUs I

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F.J. CHENEY X CO, Props, Toledo, O We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transac- tions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
 wALDING, KINNAN X MARVIN, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo, Ohio.
 ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Testimonials sent free Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29

Diarrhea should be stopped prompt Iy. It soon becomes chronic. De Witt's Collie and Cholera Cure Is effec- tive, safe and certain. Hundreds of testim monials bear witness to the virtue of this great medicine. It can always be depended upon; it's use saves time and money. W. H. Camp. Canaan Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
It Would Not Do.

"Thls Haper won't do for our certificates of stock" said the president of a new rail way corporation to tho secretary.
 "It's the usual paper for certificates, sir"
 Cant help 1t. 1t won't do. It's wa. termarked paper and entirely too suggest i've for our road. "-New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
The suns Heat.

If the heat of tho sun wero produced by the burning of coal, it would require a layer l6 feet in thickness extending over the suns entire length to feed the flame for n single hour. Had tho sun been a solid body of best anthracite 1t would have been utterly consumed within 45 centuries after tho day it took fro.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
Authorization Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with sne name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription Is paid: thus, K. B. Smith 5jul95 indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1895. It is hoped that pubscribers will see to 1t that their account, As indicated by the date on their papers, IS always correct, and when they pay for re renewal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims tor errors in these accounts will hereafter De considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid ulainly printed thereon Is prima facie evi Nance of its acceptance as correc-
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
Dutfful Girl.

Mother-Ethel, did you let George kiss you at the gate last night?
 Daughter-No, mother. You have al- ways told me never to let a young man kiss me, and so before I kissed George good night when he went away made him promise faithfully not to kiss me in return. Somerville Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29

The courage and hcroism which accept the burdens of life and follow tho call ni duty, however footsoro and weary, bring to the heart apeaco and serenity which ar, not far from true happiness.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
D IsTRIoT of Cornwall ss. probate ool

nIsTRIoT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court, IC August 23, 1895
 Estate of Heman Harrison late of Cornwall, in said district deceased.
 Upon the application of Mary K. Hnrrison widow of said deceased, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said es- tate to David l.. Smith of said Cornwall, as per application on fl,e more fully appears, it is
 Ordered, that eaid application be heard md determined at the Probate ofiico in Cornwall in said district, on the 5th day Of September A. D. 1895 at one o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendeney Of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy there- of on the public sign.post in the town of Cornwall in said district, and by mailing to each Of the heirs or snid deceased properly addressed and postage prepaid. copy there of at least six days before said day assigned.
 GEORGE O.. HARRISON, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
Appreciatiye. A

"Therer" said MT. Johones, after a la- bored explanation of why he had staid out 80 late. "I hope that is satisfactory"
 "It Is moro than satisfactory" Mrs. Johonos told him. "It is simply beauti- full. l."-Indianapolis Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29

Equal parts of white shellao and alcohol Is permanent Bsatiyo for crayon and charcoal sketches. Spray 1t on evenly with an artists atomlzcr.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29

One night when Mir Isaac Reese was stopping with me says M. F. Hatch, a prominent merchant of Quartermaster, Washington, I hesrd him grooming. On going to his room I found him sui fering from cramp collie. He was in snch agony feared he would die I hastily gave him 0 dose of Chamber lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He was soon relieved and the first words he uttered were, "what was that stuff you gave me?" I informed him. A few days ago we were talking about his attack and he said he was never without that remedy now. I have used it in my family for several years. I know its worth and do net hesitate to recommend it to my friends and customers. For sale by druggists and dealers everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29

Stomach and Bowel Complaints are best relieved by the timely use of De Wits Collie and Cholera Cure. Insist on having this preparation. Don't take aoy other. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T Johnson Norfolk
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
A Bashful Man.

Fanny (exoitedlyl-He has known me only two days, and he put his arm around me.
 Eva-You mean, suppose, that he has known you two days and only put his arm around you once.-Teras Siftings.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
Her Smile.

Rastus (to Liza, who has pretended to be "miffed' ')-Dey ain't no use you turnin yo' back, honey, kase secs you smilin des de samel-I1ifc.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
E.PHUNT AND .1 COMPANY
 Great Harrington, Mass,
SILK WAISTS
Great Harrington. Mass.

SILK WAISTS
 We are going to let go one lot of Silk Waists at prices that ought to clean them all out quick.
 Every s4.oo waist of fancy silk in lavender. pink, blue and other lovely tints shall go at S2.9S. Nothing the matter with them Simply; it's time they were going, LAUNDERED WAISTS
 There isn't the like of our Shirt Waist assortment to be tound anywhere in this region people say. We've shirt waists as cheap as anybody ought to buy or as rich as most anybody will care to pay for, perhaps.
 AT So CENTS
 Laundered Waists that the makers asked 62b cents for first of the season at 75 cts. As good a waist as you can find anywhere at ST; and so on up to the finest goods made.
 SILK BARGAIN
 5oo yds. of corded Kai-ki Silk at Ioc. the yard. Makers intended them to retail at 30 cents. Samples for the asking.
 DUCK SUITS
 Blazer with the new ripple back, seams all bound. Very full skirt S2.5o; others at sI.oS SHEETS and PILLOW CASES
 Better than home work, evcner hems, evener stitching and made up things at the ret,il price ofthe uncut muslin.
 Let this one item stand for the whole stock. Hem stitched Pillow Cases, made of one of the best brands of cotton, ISc. each; worth 20. HOSIERY
 Ladies Hermsdorf black, forty gauge, double sole and high spliced heel, aI cents, reduced from go cents.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29

Mir A. A. Snyder, Supt. Poor Farm, Winnesheik Go, Ia, says: Hast win ter Mir Robert Leach used two boxes of De Wits Witch Hazel Salve and cured large running sore on his leg. Had been under care of physician for months without obtaining relief" Sure cure for Piles w II Camp, Cannar; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29

A thoughtful observer remarked that there are two classes of people whom it Is hnryl to convince against the,r will-wom. en ond men.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29

nIsTRIoT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court. b Aug. 2l, 1895
 Estate of Cordelia P. Moore late of Salis- bury In said district. decoassd.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof. for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settle mert. Those who neglec. to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred n recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate arc requested to make immediate payment 10
 JOSEPH W. PEET, Executor. P. o. Address, Canaan. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29

There is no doubt, no failure. when you take De Wits Colic x Cholera Cure. It is pleasant, acts promptly, no bad after effects. w H. Camp, Canaan Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
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cnws Respecting Newspapers,

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 "n subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the post-ofhce to which they are d. rected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers discon- Nuued.
 "Subscribsrs who do not give express notice to &ae contrary are considered as wishing tocontnue their subscriptions.
 ..If subscribers order the discontinuanceo oftheir pspsr the publishers may continue to send them eitil all arrears paid
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29

Yes.
 And poemsp s Yes.
 And dreams9
 Yes.
 Do they ever come truef
 Dreams go by contraries.
 In winter as we'll as in summerf We'll, no. They come around our way slightly in winter.
 WhyP
 It's different in winter.
 Where does the summer girl have her habitationY
 By the mountains and by the sea, by hill and dale and wherever the summer glow is tempered by the cooling breeze. Anywhere elseS
 Where man is, there the summer girl is also.
 Where the summer girl is, is man there alsos
 The summer girl says he isn't always Why does man permit any of this inde- scribable loveliness to escape himp
 The supply exceeds the demand.
 How is that possibleY
 Man is not infinite in his capacity.
 Does the summer girl know thisp
 She doesn't let herself think about it. Does she think men are plentyg
 She treats them as If she did.
 And still without them she is good deal like bit of color when the light goes out9
 A little that way.
 Are all summer girls alikef
 Largely; during the summer.
 Arc they all prettyp
 Their gowns arc.
 What is their chief characteristio2
 White fluff and pink and blue ribbons. mean the girlss
 Ohl They flirtl
 What's thatp
 Telling a man the moon is green cheese and making him believe it.
 Don't engagements of marriage some times result? Engagements without the marriage please.
 Why not marriagep
 The first frost kills that part of 1t.
 Whyp
 The summer girl is out for fun.
 And the manY
 He gets ovor 1t.
 Doesn't the summer girl ever marryf
 Whenever she gets the chance.
 Isn't there chance in these summer engagementsp
 Not much.
 Why notp .-.....
 The men are not as silly as they talk
 Oh, the men have something to do with 1t, thenp A little.
 Don't they ever want to marry sum- mer girlf Certainly.
 And do they ever marry herr Yes. WhenP
 When she gets over the summer girl habit.
 Are the newspapers an authority on the subjectf
 They ought to be. They discovered her. Wheret
 In rosebud; in a lily pad; in a cradle of moonshine; in a spoonful of June. How did tho newspapers ever get into such places as thoseS Just as they do into any other place. | Are tho newspapers reliablef As reliable as the summer girl is. Doesn't that imply a doubtS No doubt. Why is tho girl not the same in the sum- mer as she is in tho winterf Summer is warm.
 What has that to do with itS Heat expands. Um-that means she is wider in her scopeS Exactly.
 Takes in everything in sights Yes. And goes 1t blind for the balancef | Precisely. Do the men like that sort of thingS They can stand 1t. They arc not totally without expansion themselves. Something of Q case of similia similibua | curanturY
 That's about the size of 1t.
 To come right down to the hard facts, isn't there a lot of twaddle about the sum | mer girlS
 Skip that one, please. She knows the difference between a hammock and house rent doesn't shep I guess yes. And a tennis racket and rolling pin? Rather.
 And poetry and potatoess
 Somewhat ] And moonshine and matrimonyS
 Easy.
 She knows good thing whom she secs to it, too, doesn't shoP Ask the summer girl.-New York Sun. |
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
Le0nL Notices.

nIsTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court. lI Aug l7, 1895
 Estate Of John W. Davis late of Salisbury in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District Of Salisbury hath limited md allowed six months from date hereof, for the credi- tors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred n recovery. All per sons indebted to saId estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 MKRcY E. DAVIS, Erecutrlx, P. o. Address, Lakeville Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
nIsTRIoT of Canaan ss. Probate Court Aupust 23 1895

GEORGE c. HARRISON, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
SHEETS and
 PILLOW CASES
HOSIERY

Ladies Hermsdorf black, forty gauge, double sole and high spliced heel, aI cents, reduced from ao cents.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
THE SUMMER GIRL.
The Maiden Who Dominates Summer Prose, Summer Poetry and Summer Resort.-

The Maiden Who Dominates Summer Prose, Summer Poetry and Summer Resorts- Do you see tho maidenf
 do see the maiden.
 Who is the maidenf
 Her name is legion.
 What Is her other namef
 Summer girl.
 Why summer girlY
 Because she is the daughter of summer. Docs she not prevail at other seasonsS Not in that form.
 In what form Is thatf
 A bewildering bcdazzlement of pink and white.
 Does that mean the girl or her gownS To the poetic sense there isn't any girl or gown.
 NoY
 No. It's unity of duality defying die tionaries to describe.
 How is 1t describeds
 By heart Slrobs.
 Isn't that rather intangible9
 No moro so than the summer girl. She isn't an actual being, thenf
 Yes, she is
 In an actual gowng
 Yes.
 Then she is like other girlsi
 NOV al all.
 What Is she likog
 She Is like a dream of fluffy whiteness sweeping through tho sunlight; an rides cent bubble blown by Cupid from dew drops cupped in roses; pink checked fairy tripping down tine silver path of summer; a blue eyed vision of a fleecy cloud upon an azure sky; tangled tress of golden hair entwined about a beating heart. n poem underneath a parasol Anything morep Much more.
 Arc all summer girls blue eyed and gold. | en hairedp
 They arc of all kinds. Are they all visions and fairies and bub- | blesY Yes. And poemsS sH Yes. And dreams9 | Ypq
Evening journal., 1895-02-28

and Mr.. Bissell caused the resignation
were known by almost all in official cir
cles to be without the slightest founda-
tion, and therefore the usual interest and
gossip which usually attach to the re-
tjrement Of a member Of a cabinet were
entirely lacking in this case, as it was con
ceded by all that only the personal desire
Of Mr.. Bissell to resume his lucrative law
price actuated him in taking the step
which he did
a reporter called on the postmaster gem
oral and in reply TO queries Mr. Bissell
said Il have placed my resignation in
the hands of the president. The reason
for so doing is that my professional work
at home demands my attention, and l feel
chat ] cannot longer remain away from it.
The business Of the department is in
goed condition, and its transfer TO my sue
cessor can be made without affecting the
public service / have found my work
agreeable, though at times onerous. I
confess | leave it with regret because l
have become deeply Interested in il, and
had desire ~ accomplish something
more in the development Of the postal
service than l have found possible in these
TWO years Of effort
II deeply regret also That am thus
Ihhi3Cllth AA hGhtE hiilAldA INlhllbnH Mihl
the president and his cabinet, which have
been most satisfactory and cordial through
out
Perhaps, without impropricty, ! may
DOW say that all rumors of disagreement
between the president and any Of his cab
| inet have boon without foundation. 7
doubt if there ever was a more harmonious
sabinet than the present one, and its mem
"a ftf
sn every public question.
Everywhere were heard sincere expires
sions Of regret at Mr.. Bissellis retirement
At the White House the president said:
1T surely is not necessary for me TO
say that I shall release Mr. Bissell with
the utmost regret. All Of his associates in
the administration will feel that they have
lost a colleague who in all respects was a
valuable factor in their executive labors as
we'll as a companion to whom they have
become greatly attached ] am not taken
by surprise, for l have known for some
time that it was inevitable because Mr..
] Bissell's reasons for his action were Of a
| personal nature and were inexorablc, Still
this first break in a oabinet which has
/ been in the midst Of many porplexing sit.
uations entirely harmonious, all actuated
/ by loyal devotion to the public interests
and pervaded in marked degree by the
| personal attachments which such conneo
tions cannot fail to create causes MS al
real sorrow Much qualification awaits
/ Mr.. Bissell in the appreciation Of his cotin-
trymen Of his splendid and valuable pub
lie service.
It is said today that unless the president
changes his mind Congressman William
/ u. Wilson S nalne will 90 to the senate q,
the successor of Mr.. Bissell, and it is NOR,
than probable that he will be honorod b,
an immediate confirmation on the part d
The senate, as was Senator Ransom a few
days ago when he was appointed minister
10 Mexico Mr. Bissell win return to Buf
falo about April /.
Evening journal., 1895-02-28
JUDGE TAYLOR RESIGNED.
He Did SO to Save Himself From the Dis
grace of Impeachment.

FRANKLIN, Pa, Feb. es.--To save him
self from impeachment Judge Charles
Taylor, who in drunken frenzy on Jan.
/ attempted to shoot Deputy Sheriff Shoe
maker, resigned his office.
The courthouse was crowded, and attor-
neys from all over the county were present
to learn the judges final decision. After
the shooting Taylor's friends promised to
have him ready for trial at the January
session, but postponement was had on
plea of spasmodic insanity The very
next week he presided at a civil term Of
court The indignation Of the public was
so strong that the bar by large vote de-
cided to impeach him. and the memorial
intended for presentation to the legislature
was signed by nearly two-thirds Of its
members At the last moment, however
the judge asked the lawyers to meet him
in court. Nearly every member responded,
and tho judge letter to Governor Hast
ings announcing his resignation was read.
Thereupon the bar decided to rescind It's
former action.
Evening journal., 1895-02-28
TRAIN HELD UP.
Robbers In Texas Got No Money, but They
Caused a Collision.

Robbers In Texas Got No Money, but They
Caused a Collision.
DALLAS, Feb. 2S.-rhe north bound
Houston and Texas Central train, as it
stopped at the intersection Of the Missouri
Kansas and Texas, five miles north Of
here, was held mp by seven highwaymen,
who covered the engineer with six shoot
ers They then forced porter to uncouple
the train from the engine, baggage and
express cars. Three of tho robbers then
stepped into the cab and forced the engi-
necr to pull distance of half mile.
Here they compelled Express Messenger
"a. II. Harris of the Wells Fargo to open
his door and safe and tear open'packages.
There was no money, but the robbers took
the express messengers S pistol. They then
shot away the headlight and ordered the
engineer to back his train. In doing SO
the engine eollided with the rest of the
train, bursting the bumpers, but not Grip
pling any of the passengers.
On the train was a party of ladies re-
turning from the Moody meeting being
held here. They all went to praying, one
Of them leading with, oh, Lord. thou
who rescued Daniel from the lions den,
deliver us, we bosecch you, from the hands
of these banditsl" The sheriff is out with
.bloodhounds trying to run down the rob.
bers. The robbers got no money.
Evening journal., 1895-02-28
city Councilmen Entsrtalned.

Last evening the members Of the CITY
Council were entertained in royal style
by the members of the City Engineers 5
Department. The spread was laid In the
handsome dining room OF Anton Haubet 8
and about fifty covers were laid Major
Edmund Mitchell, Jr., City Auditor 4. Fl
BIllany, Secretary Of the Health Board
w, @ R Coiquhoun, T Chalkley Hatton,
OF the Street and Sewer Department,
Building Inspector Dohl, John J. Mshoney,
clerk Of the city auditor, William 5
Lednum clerk OF City Council George A,
Elliott, city solicitor, and representatives
of the local press we're also present
The table was a perfect poem Snowy
linen, glistening glassware and glitter.
ing silver, interspersed with fragrant
aowers. graceful palms and fragile ferns,
made pretty picture The menu was
a fine one aud every one enjoyed to the
full the good things provided
When the cigars had been reached the
health of the hosts were drunk Ia
sparkling vino and informal speeches
was the rule. Daniel Dohl acted as
toastmsster and short and witty
speeches were made By each Of the
guests and many Of the City Couucilmen
The suppsr celebrated the entrance Of
the members of the department on a new
term of Office aud Is custom established
by Engineer Wilson and his staff
Evening journal., 1895-02-28
Filibusters or For CuI,a.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s. Minister Muru-
aga Of Spain said that he had received a
dispatch from Key West announcing that
q party of hlibustcrs had organized there
and was about to start for Cuba to stir up
a revolution in the island The minister's S
dispatch said that the Bnited States rev
enue cutter which is usually on duty at
Key West was absent from its post, and
that there was no force on hand to prevent
the threatened invasion The dispatch
gave no particulars as to the strength Of
the party or the vessels it had secured to
carry it to Cuba. The exact time Of its
starting was apparently unknown, but it
was expected to start soon.
Evening journal., 1895-02-28
soeIal ana l,srsonal Notes.

Mrs Frank Tag lor. ot No 9s3 JefIer
son street, is entertaining Miss Amoss, Of
Hartford county. and Miss Scott, Of
Baltimore county, Nd.
Charles a Treat, formerly Of George
town and ons time aspirant to the
United States Ssnste from Delaware,
was Ia this city yesterday afternoon. He
was an route to Salisbury, Md His home
is now Ia Nsw York.
r q Lord, a we'll known P, w. & B
brakeman Of this city has been confined
to his room for three weeks with an
abscessed throat He is slowly recovering,
but ii will be SOME time before he will be
able to go on duty
Mrs Eliz beth Hart, OF Georgeto wn
arrived ia this city to-day for visit to
her daughter, Mira Lswls w. Heiuzer
Miss Emma Thompson. Of Eastou, Md !,
is visiting her brother, JsfIsrson rhomp.
sen. Ia this city.
&c johnson. OF Baltimore. was in
the city short time to-day Ell route for
down state trio Mr. Johnson wears a
long and handsome sable fur overcoat on
his long journeys.
Mrs. d T. Marvel arrived 10 the city
to-day. She was called here by the III :
ness Of her husband, Judge Marvel, who
has not been well for week
George B Dobbs and Alexander
Desnaroom, OF Pocomoke CITY, Nd, have
been visiting in Wilmington since
yesterday,