Connecticut western news., 1873-07-04

The Postage Hem.-The item above Premium on Punctuality," in small type, is one that will interest every reader, and none should fail to read it and get it's flu Il meaning. We maKe this offer not for the purpose of inviting patronage and increas- ing our subscription list, as we intend THE NEWS shall merit this and be soorth tue pTlce zoe asK ecithout .furtAer snduce- for the interest of our subscribers to pay their subscriptions promptly. If those who are now in arrears will pay up before July lst next. they will not be asked to pay the extra 25 cents for their tardiness, and can receive the full benefit of the postage offer by paying in advance for another year. None who are in arrears can afford to al low this offer to pass unheeded. 3w49
 L!fsr AosurGnce-The Continental life insurance company have paid their policy on the fife of Timothy Hubert, of Win sted. who died last week Sunday.
 Fingers EGten Of.-A little child of Eugene Murphy of New Milford, while 1 asleep on the night of the 17th inst. :, had three fingers nearly eaten off by rats.
 The Washinee MiU-Rumor has it that arrangements are now being made for the re-opening of the Washinee company's mill. May it speedily be brought about is the wish of all of our citizens Physician's Horse.-The horse of a prac- ticing physician, if not worth more than $lOO, is now exempt from taxation in this state. The Legislature has just refused to extend the exemption to $2OO horses.
 Hartford Senainaay.-Mr. Joseph Casew and his wife, of South Hadley Falls, Mass, have given 5000 to Hartford Seminary, the income of which is to support course of lectures to be open to the public as we'll as to the students.
 Base Ba0.-A match game of base ball, for new bali and supper, will be played on the 4th of July between the first and second hines of the Lone Star B. B. C., of this village. Game will be called at 8 o'clock on the Capitoline grounds near the depot.
 AttGcE of c Ram.-Miss Rhoda Taylor of Litchfeld, who is 80 years old, was knocked down and tumbled around by an ugly ram, belonging to neighbor, few days ago. Her injuries will probably not be permanent. The ram has been offered as burnt sacrifice.
 Look Out for Thieoes.-In the towns of Massachusetts bordering on the north west ern portion of our state, skillful and daring thieves are in abundance. The inhabitants of this vicinity are probably on the lookout for these desperados, and will give them a warm welcome if they intrude within our limits.
 NeaTly Dr0Wned.-Joseph Stake, 8 young lad of this village, while bathing in the pond near Ball & Hubbard's dam, one day last week, struck his head against the Hume, causing insensibilitY, and but for the timely assistance of two men, who were near at hand, would probably have been drowned.
 THe Aurora BorealIs. Thursday night last the northern lights were out in all thelr glory. Seldom do we notice at this season of the year such beautiful display. It is generally indicative of cool weather, at least frosty or very chilly nights. In many respects this season resembles the one of 1859, as we had occasion to verify when in Windham county, in this state, in that year.
 Salisbury Cenaetery.-The selectmen of this town have contracted with Mir. John Holder for grading and beautifying our neat and well-located cemetery. Anything that the living can do to adorn the resting place of their departed friends seems op- perfume. Within the last few years both city and country towns have taken deep interest in regard to the locality and con- venience of burial places, which is fitting Road Railings.-We have good roads in Salisbury, which are appreciated by all of us. But it strikes us that secure and cheap railings would be apropos where steep prec- ipices abound. Serious accidents are liable to happen in these exposed situations, es- pecislly on dark night. The road from Falls Village to Lime Rock is excellently protected, and such railing on the hill above Deacon Hutchinson's residence is very much needed.
 RGin Gt LGst.-For quite 8 length of time past almost the whole country has been parched for want of rain, and in many places everything is dried up. In our sec ton vegetation presents very backward appearance, ,but not so bad as in many other places. Tuesday morning slight rain commenced with showers during the day, which was thankfully received. Now that the drouth is partially broken, we have reason to expect, from present appearances, more rain. Heavy and destructive thunder showers visited, on the evening of the 29th inst, New Haven, Providence. R. l., and St. Louis, Mo. The spire of the Congre- gational Church in Fair Haven, Ct., was struck by lightning,