Connecticut western news., 1875-07-30
A oommendable ait.-Mrs. H. Cook of

ceptance as correct. J. l.. TEASE. !. A Commendable dift.-Mrs. H. Cook of Goshen sent 5000 last Monday to MT. Bergh in behalf of the animal fund.
 "when Do You Expect One 7''-Sone time ago man called at the Chapinvllle post-office and enquired if there was letter there for him. Being informed there was none he asked: "Then when do you ex- pect one!"
 Insane.-Mr. Wm. H. Blodgett, young man living with his father in Falls Village, was taken to the insane asylum in Middle town Wednesday of last week. MT. B. was very worthy young man and has been very successful as school teacher, having taught number of terms in various localities. His friends hope for speedy restoration of his mind, and return to his former usefulness. .....
 Legislative Appropriations.-The most important appropriations that have passed during the present session are $1 1000, 900 to complete the state capitol building, only 8 fraction of which will be needed, if any, thls year $500O each to the fish commis : sioners, the state prison (for repairs), and the schools for imbeciles at Lakeville, and $2800 annually for two. years to Wesleyan university for the purposes of an agricultu- ral station. ,....-.
 The Poughkeepsie Races.-J. l.. PHASE ESQ. Dear sir:: Friday, August 9th, an extra train wiU leave Hartford at o'clock a. m stopping at az stations for passen- gers for the great races at Poughkeepsie. Round trip tickets at very greatly reduced rate wiH be sold and cars run directly through. See Conn. Western railroad post CTS. Train will return at close of races. Fare from Salisbury and return, $2 50. Yours, &c..
 F. T. STuDLEY, G. T. A. c. W. R. R.
 T. Steele & son.-T. Steele 6 Son of Hartford change their advertisement again this week. They contemplate removal from their present store to more extensive accommodations, and offer goods very low before the change. These gentlemen are among the most enterprising business men in the state. They always manage to offer tempting inducements to their customers. and seldom fail to so satisfy them that they are sure to visit their store again. Read their new advertisement and see what they say about their removal.
 Keep Mum.-It is not only unwise but absolutely dangerous to say anything to Lawyer Roraback of Canaan about the told blear-eyed Witch of Endor." Don't you do it! He told us not to say anything about it, and we shall not mention sylla- ble, and we make this item to caution oth. CTS about it. He says if anybody Fl shoot that "Witch of Endor" at sight. it will make no difference what the circumstances arc, he'll defend 'em.-Anywsy, what else you may do; don't you tell Lyman Dun ming about it. We stand ready always to do Friend Roraback favor. and shall charge him nothing for our efforts in his behalf in this case.
 Going to Europe. Gov. Holley and Dr. Knight of Lakeyille will sail for Flu rope Saturday of next week. There is strong probability that the Rev. Dr. Reid of this village will accompany them. They will go for short two months trip, spend ing their time mostly, if not entirely, in England, Scotland and Ireland. The pur- pose of the trip is chiefly the ocean voy- age for the benefit of Dr. Knights health, who has not fully recovered from long and painful illness the Governor and Dr. Reid accompanying him to see that he steers clear of shoals and breakers. They will
 unquestionably have very enjoyable and
 profitable trip
 The New Bridge Broken.-The new
 iron bridge erected in this village last win ter by Hawkins, Burrall & Go. of Spring field, Mass, already shows some veal
 points Three of the iron sockets tha
 hold the large iron rod braces, underneatl
 the bridge, are broken, and others indicat' , weakness scarcely creditable to tn, work Such iron as some parts of th' bridge are made of very evidently didn' 3 grow in Salisbury soil.-This structur
 cost the town heavy bill the contrac
 calling for frst-class work. These broker brace sockets should receive the attention
 of these in authority, and measures shoul'
 be taken to have them replaced by new an,
 better ones.
 The Pittgfeld Shooting Case.-The cas- l. Of Henry J. VanDeusen called Wednesday e He had pleaded guilty to an assault an'
 Judge Rockwell heard number of wit
 nesses in regard to the young mans char
 acter. A number of respected citizens o |. Sheffield, where he resided until lately, tes U tified as to his good standing in that com s munity, and the district attorney makin = no objections to such a disposition of tn ! matter. a fine of $20O and costs amountinl to $65. was imposed, which was paid b
 Van Deusen's father. Judge Rockwe
 gave him some fatherly advice, which it g hoped he will PSttsfeld Eaglt y 1.-The citizens of Ashley Falls will rejoic is with their honored and respected neighbo D and citizen, MT. James Van Deusen, in th
 favorable termination of this painful case and it is sincerely hoped the lesson whici T although severe, is very mild to what might have beer, will prove turning poir in the young mans life, and that he wi grow up useful and honore6 member i lsociety. He has one more chance left hil 7 and that chance is now before him. Hi @ father will help him, and his friends, neigl {, bors and euery6ody will help him to becom t what we have mentioned, but all combine e will avail nothing, if he does not try to bel himself. May he ponder long the step be A A fore he decides to again trust the road ths 1t brought him to his present trouble.-EI
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