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Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06
THE LAST OF THE MODOSS.
Capt. Jack SnrreMders.

ArPLEsATE's HOUSE. CLEAR LAKE, CALL
 June lst, 3 l-2 p. m.
 Via San Francisco, June 2nd.-A series of prolonged yells and cheers aroused this camp from pleasant siesta, half an hour after the departure of my last courier. Generals Davis and Wheaton and other officers and all the men rushed from the house and tehts to find out the cause of the aproar, and at once the whol~ camp was in commotion. Down the level plain north of the house was grand cavalcade of mounted horsemen. The steeds rushed forward ut once at furious rate, and soon neared the groups of spectators scattered about the premises. "Captain Jack is cap tured," shouted sturdy sergeant. Again the valley echoed with cheers and yells. The mounted command was that of Perry. He had returned from scout of twenty three hours three miles above the mouth of Willow Creek. At lO:3O this morning the Warm Spring scouts struck trail, and after brief search the Modocs were dis covered. Colonel Perry surrounded the Indian retreat. His men were bound to fight. Suddenly Modoc shot out from the rocks with white flag. He met a Warm Spring and said Captain Jack want cd to surrender. Three scouts were sent to meet Captain Jack. He came out eau tiously, glanced about him 8 moment, and then, as if giving up all hope. came for ward and held out his hand 10 hls visitors. Tben two ot his warrlors, five squaws and seven children darted forth and joined him in the surrender. Captain Jack is about forty years old. He is five feet eight inches high and compactly built. He has large and well-formed face. full of individuality. Although dressed in old clothes, he looks every inch 8 chief. The ModOcs are grouped about the house and surrounded by guard. Spectators peer into Captain Jack's face with eager interest, but he needs them not He is still as statue. --
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06
BOR W.

At sharon, Ct.. May 18th, a daughter to Volney E Merwin.
 At Ct. Harrington, May 24th, son to R. Nor gan. At South Egremont. May 2lst, son to Eugene Miller.
 At Glendale, May 18th, a son to O. B. White head, agent Housatonic railroad.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06

LAST CHANcE.-Merwin. who is running his feather bed renovating machine at full blast in Falls Village, says if there are more beds which have not been cleansed, they had better be brought on at once, as he is going to the eastern part of the county soon, and thinks this is the last chance for the people of this region. lw47
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06

A young woman, applicant for school in Ulster county, sent to the committee a composition" beginning: Looking from the window, see the beautiful hills, noun tains, clothed in snow, the splre of the church steeple pointing toward heaven ,and people, all strange to me, yet with smile they seem to say, I think know your busi- ness, Miss" "'
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06
Cornwall Rridge.

Cornwall Bridge.
 Not a little exitement is created in the lower village over the fact that ore has been discovered, in the mountain on the west side of the river. Something more than eight tons were raised last Saturday, the ore being of magnetic nature and is said to be of excellent quality. have seen specimens of it. but knowing nothing about ore, can give no opinion of the arti- cle.. Disorder seems still to brood over our land. Last Friday evening, James Savage shot at his step-son, Eugene De musey, but tailed to injure him, when Eugene knocked him down and thin king this sufficient to quiet him, stopped and let him quietly get up, when the father fired another three shots at him, none of which took effect, which shows that he is not quite as expert marksman as his experience in the late Rebellion would seem to warrant...... Not all the excitement is at the ore bed be- low. At the millinery store of Mrs. V. Kellogg, whose fine line of millinery goods is receiving much attention, as well as the satisfaction the ladies are receiving at the superb fits given to their garments by Miss Alice Wells who does the cutting, are facts that will receive the peoples attention, ore beds or no ore beds.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06

The postal cards are used in New York chiefly ss vehicles for advertising and fun. The number used for jocose purposes on Wednesday was very great. Broad street was literally flooded with them. Most of the cards were in the nature of alleged tailor's, washerwomen's and boarding house bills; and doubtless many barbed joke was launched in this way.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06
YanN:! ttws.

s*. We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the coun, elsewhere, 10 will send us particulars of any of l. tereat which may come under thelr notice.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06
Notice No. 2.

WHEREAS must settle all accounts with tho
 w Town of Cornwall as collector of taxes on the first day of July, S73 Now therefore, all taxes legal per cent. added thereto. will be subject 10 levy IMMEDIATELY for their collection. All persons interested will take notice and call at my store in West Cornwall and pay up. thus saving further costs
 3w47 R, N COCHRANE Collector
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06
DIE D..

At Canaan, May 3lst, John Hayes, aged 3s years. At Winsted, May 29th, Ensign Stevens, aged 5l years.
 At Sharon, Ct., May 11th, Rnfus A. Reed aged IS years ''
 At Southampton, May 18th, Sabra wife of Ma thsniel Boardman, aged 65 years and months.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06

Ladies can, in the present state of civili- zation, either buy their switches to match their hair, or dye their hair to match their switches.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06
Farm For Sale!

The Farm belonging to the estate of Edmund Belden, deceased, situated in Canaan, containing 150 acres, and more if desired. The buildings are large and.in good repair, and water abundant at the house and barns For particulars enquire of E. P. BELDEN' at South Canaan. 2stf
 Jan. IS, 1878.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06
MiIIinerV.

MRS. WINCHELL wishes to inform her pat MI rons that she has just received full hS- sOrtmRent of flrst-clnss Millinery Goods, which she will sell at the lowest cash Prtcess Please call and examine her stock be- fore purchasing elsewhere.
 Lakeville, May 2Tth, 1874, 3w46*
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06
StraYed or Stolen.

ENRoM the premises of Byron Dibble, in Salis- IT bury, a brown mare, small size white feet be- hind, strip in the face, deep split in the toe of the right forward foot. Anyone that will give n- formation of the whereabouts of said horse will he liberaly rewarded. BYRON DiBBLE
 Salisbury, Ct., June End, 1875 1w4T
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06
Mem5 Adpertisements.
sHoEMAKINc.

\ AM prepared at my shop in the Town Hall 1 building, to do all kinds of boot and shoemaI- ing and repairing. w HOLTZ.
 Salisbury, Conn.,. June 9th, 1873. 2w47*
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06
LUMBER, COAL, &c.
Painters Wanted,

TWO good house Painters can find steady work 1 by applying to GEO. w. RAMSAY,
 lm43 Main St, West Winsted, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06
MAR RTE Q.

At Ct. Harrington, May 2sth, at the residence of the brides brother, F. M. Hale of Litchfeld, G.. and Laura Sisson of Hartsville. -
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06

An auctioneer, at late sale of antiqui ties, put up helmet with the following candid observation: "This, ladies and gentlemen, is helmet of Romulus, the Roman founder; but whether he was brass, iron or type founder cannot tell.'
 tB- Notices of Births, Marriages and Deaths inserted free of charge. Obituary notices and all additions to ordinary announcements, 10 cents per line will be charged.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06

Norfolk.
 We noticed last week at the postof1ice, an egg laid by common hen, which was of uncommon slze, measuring 3-4 inches by IA, which shows that some things can be done in Norfolk as we'll as else whcre..Mr. L. D. Perkins is building sidewalk from the residence of R. Battell, Esq, to that of Dr. Eldridge, made from stone quarried in town. We noticed one particularly fine stone, 20 feet long, two feet wide and six inches thick, weighing about 5000 pounds, which am informed is but one of many y...".A pair of colts be longing to Dea. Humphrey broke from post in front of A. A. Spaulding's resi- dence, and ran at full speed until they were brought up with round turn hy striking a post in front of the postoffice, ovcrturning and breaking the wagon and spilling the contents, which consisted of potatoes, promiscuously. No person hurt One of the horses was slightly lamed......About 25 persons from Norfolk attended Miss Kel- logg's concert at Music Hall, Winsted, last night, (Monday,) and as many more will go this (Tuesday) evening. SEET-sE-BEA.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06

This line just fills this column.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06

about their bob-taled dog and pollywog songs, or the la-le-te de man, it being quiie enough to say they executed well the part assigned them. We were informed by one of the managers, who travels with Miss Kellogg, that she was in the best of spirits at these concerts, being at home, ,as it were, and among her friends, she seeing many familiar faces in her audiences. We hope this is not her last professional visit to this county.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06

Neao Nusic.-Mr. Humphrey of Canaan has in another lot of new sheet music, pub lished by J. l.. Peters. Mir. Humphrey says he IS selling quite good deal of mu- sic, the people finding it very convenient to drop in and select a new piece now and then.
 M. #. Conferenee.-The District Con- ference of Rhinebeck district will com inence at Millerton, "Wednesday, June llth, nt one o'clock P. M., and close Thursday evening. Bishop James will address the Conference Wsdeesday evening.
 - .-SE ..It& ur r Do-,ro~,
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06
THE CONCERT

To give detailed account of Miss Kel- loggs concert would hardly seem neces- eary, as she and her wonderful vocal pow
 CTS are so extensively known, yet word or two concerning her and those who ac- companied her may not be out of place.
 Of course all Miss Kellogg sang was good, very good, but somehow her last effort, when the words ill the rather simple bal lad she was rendering sounded something like "You may come,if you please, seemed to produce about as good effect on her large audience as anything she gave during the evening. The intricate, delicate and thoroughly scientific lingering of her vlo- lin, by Miss Mathilda E. Toedt, as she filled the hall with its charming music, was a very important feature in the evenings en- tertainment. The piano solo by Prof. Marizo was also good, but theifun, by way of variety, did not appear till the glee club from the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale College came forward with their college songs. It's hardly worth while to say much
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06

Dynes and Graves, the Burnside murder CTS, were tried on Thursday of last week, the 3Oth ult.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06

Man Kased Hast I1bursday, while Richard sha Rss leax,ing against freight car on side track at Housatonic, some cars were run in on that track, which struck she car against which MT. Sha was lean- ing, and he was thrown down and under the car and instantly crushed to death.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06
MUSIC HALL BUILDING,

In the construction of this block, we are sure much credit should be accorded the de- signer, Mir. John G. Wetmore, and to his brother, the builder. MT. w. s. Wetmore. for their apparent success in It's every fea- ture. We understand that the entire cost of this block is about $7O,OoO. Immedi- ately preceding the evenings entertainment, some of the really good music for which that band is noted: was given by the Gil bert Cornet Band of thirteen pieces, In front of the new block, and as they are playing we will follow the crowd and go up into the hall. The first impress sion made upon us at our first entrance was one of surprise, and we must say it was very pleasant one. For design and finish, we are quite prepared to say it will not find many it's equal in the New England states. The taste displayed in the arrangement of the balcony the stage, boxes, tc.: the elegant frescoing, SO elaborately trimmed with gold, was universally admired. Speak ing of boxes we must allude to those ar- ranged at the rear of the hall opposite the stage. which cannot but be regarded as an innovation in the arrangement of exhibi- ton halls, and we are not sure but it will be successful one. These spacious boxes are prettily trimmed, and Monday evening were well patronized. We think there was but one opinion in the minds of all who attended the opening concert, and who at that time paid their first visit to the hall !; viz one of the neatest and prettiest gems of an opera house or entertainment hall in the country.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06

Heacy Freig1ting.-The Housatonic railroad company are doing an immense business this season, their numerous freight trains containing from 30 to 40 cars each, and not only the regular trains, but extra freiglts are run almost every day.
Connecticut western news., 1873-06-06

or the surrounding country ana condensed at these works. The mllk is put into large conical shaped copper wells, in which it is boiled from five to ten minutes. after which it is carried to the story above in pipes, and into the huge vacuum pans, in which it is again boiled about three hours, which will carry away all impurities as well as about one-fourth the volumn of the fluid, leaving it of the consistency of thick cream. This last boiling and cleansing completes the condensing process. It is then taken again to the story below in 40 quart milk cans and placed into large vats of ice water, in which they are kept moving un- til thoroughly cooled. The cans are then sealed and shipped to New York, where it is retailed at twenty eight cents per quart, the consumer reducing and using as desired, they prefering this to the milk direct from the farm. Every part of this establishment is very cleanly kept by almost. constant scrubbing of the floors, and machinery fol doing the work. The farmers are pleased with this market for their milk, they receiv ing as much per quart as any other way and their cans are cleansed by steam in the factory without charge. This company is called the New York Condensed Milk Go. large share of the property being owned by Gail Barden, Jr., who is the inventor ol the process. This company also owns similar factories in Brewsters, Ca few mile. below Wassaic.) and in Elgin, Ill.,, as wei as factory in Texas for making the ex tract of beef.
 A few weeks since sash and blind shol which was doing avery good business il that village was destroyed by fire, but an other building for the same business W, understand will soon rise up, phenix like 'as it were, out of the smoke of the con
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20
TIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE
RnARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

At the last meeting of the Board Of Trus-
tees of Public Schools Mr.. Stuart offered q
resolution which has afforded another pre-
text for misrepresentation Of District afairs
by the correspondents, who arc only too glad
To embrace every opportunity to attack the
Board of Public Works. The fact that some
of them have made Mr.. Stuart's resolution
n text shows 10 what extremitics these
gentlemen arc driven for material. The
resolution was objected to, not because the
trustees were afraid to meet the issue, but
because the best informed Of them knew that
it was based upon wrong foundation, and
because they knew 1t would be handled
against the Board Of Public Works and the
Governor and that the whole thing would
be distorted in the most INSCRIPTIONS man
ncr. Mr.. Stuart Is reported as saying that
he knew OF cases where employees had been
driven from their homes, and that they wero
actually suffering for the necessarics OF life.
He Is further reported as saying unless some
thing was done the schools would have to be
closed, for there was no fuel to heat the
school buildings, and that the contractors
would not furnish any more until they were
raid for that already furnished.
Tho fact Is that not one of the teachers Is
in such a state of destitution as Is reported,
nor did Mr. Stuart say SO. Not teacher OF
employee has found 1t necessary to leave heI
home, nor have they been threatened with
expulsion from their clearinghouse, US ono
yeracious account states. II Is asserted, also,
that the teachers have not been paid for
months one account says four months and
the other says six months. Now the truth is,
that there is not teacher In the city who
has four months pay due her. To some
there Is three months pay due, and TO
others one months In the latter category are
the new teachers, who were employed at the
beginning Of the current school year. When
the schools closed in June number OF the
teachers wanted TO get their pay for July and
August, which was not due and payable, Of
course, until the end of each month. To
yet this they obtained certificates OF the
amounts TO which they would be entitled at
the end of the months named, and disposed
of them to friends with but slight loss, II any
They certainly are not among the sufferers,
for the disposal OF their vacation pay was
entirely optional. We may add that the
teachers have never in the history OF the
schools been paid 80 promptly as under the
present form OF government and in view OF
Inc fact that there was already prospect of
speedy payment, Nj. stuartf resolution was
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

THERE SEEMS to be no doubt that young
Leggctt met his death while going through a
portion of the programme of initiation to a
college society. Enough has been already
published to show that tho ceremonies Incl
dent to these occasions fall little short OF the
barbarous. It is the duty OF collegiate au-
thorities and parents to discountcnancc them
In every way poss Idle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

Ana hereby declare thai the persons herein.
after named having received the highest numbers
OF legal votes for members Of the House OF Dele
gates In their respective delegate districts, viz:
First District-Joseph BROOKE,
Second Dlstrict-ClsmentA A. Peck.
Third District- Edgsr 2. Berry,
EGipst hI pi.tIiotaJshn Coz:
Sixth Diltrict-Albert II. Underwood,
Seventh Distriot-Qeorge w, Dyer,
Eighth District Elphonzo YoupHr,
Ninth District Robert l. fleming.
Tenth DiAtriot- Matthew TrimbIe,
Eleventh District Charles j, Brewer,
Twe1fth William Dickson,
TMftkkhlh Distret-ETthur shepherd,
foplt4tuth District-LeonArd Gordon,
Fute<hih pistrict-yohn A, PeIkins,
kixttehh District-BAmuel p, Robeftson,
hevsntpentl District Frederick A. Boswell,
Eighteenth District-william r, Hunt,
Nineteenth Distrlct-A Emmet UTell,
Iwentisth Distriot-Joseph q, Carroll,
Twenty first Dlstrict-Lemuel Bpreley,
Twenty second District-Josah L. Yenable,
We're duly elected members OF the House Of Dele
gates OF said District Of Columbia for the LeEisia
tiye year. commencing April 30. 1874. -
In testimony whereof have hereunto act my
hand aud caused the seal Of the District Of Column
Done 4 tIs city Of Washington the seventeenth
U.s., os'' xLRxANDHR II, SHEPHERD
SECRETARY u The District Of Columbia eesO )
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

The RESULT Of the late District election
will be found officially set forth In our advcr-
Using columns.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

GENERAL BABcocK's annual report, else.
where printed, will convey an idea of the vast
amount OF work which has been done by that
gentleman toward the improvement and beau
tifying Of the capital, even within tho last
twelve months. The marks of his taste and
ability are scattered all over the city, and we are
certain we only express the unanimous judg-
ment of the public in saying that more has
been accomplished under his administration
than under those Of oil his predecessors put
together.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

The NEW PARTY IN ONO, so fondy and
tendcrly nurtured by Messrs. Halstead aud
Hassaurcck, lies cold In death, killed by the
first October frost.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20
pEADINC MATTER ON EVERY PAGE

THE REPUBLICAN, MAS A LARGER CIR
rtLarroy rHAy Ayr OTHER MORNING
PAPER m rue DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
o A l.
PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WASHINGTON, October II, 1875
J, Alexander Il. shepherd. Governor OF the Dis.
triet q G2lnmbis hereby G rocls,m that sts gen;
Tuesday. the 18th day Of October. ISIS, for mem.
bers Of the House Of Delegates Of the Legislative
Assembly OF said District, agreeably to law, the
persons hereinafter named received the number OF
votes set opposite their nsmes a. .ppesrs from the
IInar nIaIRIcr.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

\ CONVENTION Of the chief engineers Of
the fire department Of the different cities In
the Union will assemble in Baltimore to-day
to discuss such measures as may be brought
before 1t, looking to the greater efficiency OF
the service everywhere. While tho present
system is vast improvement upon the old
volunteer fire department, 1t cannot be de-
MED that good many more radical changes
might be introduced with profit and advan-
tagc. We should like to sec the department
disconnected as much as possible from poll
tics and more appointments on the governing
boards made from the ranks OF the mcrcan'
| tile classes who arc really the most inter
csted parties Of the community In the strength
| and efficiency Of the service. II this grca
change could be effected In some way, Il
would be second in value only to the aboll
ton Of the old system.