Connecticut western news., 1878-07-25

Auo ny a1oAo Oaplietnal louCs WnlCQ now stands in the vestibule of the building. It is the workmanship and gift of Martin Mur- phy s.nd Thomas Fitzpatrick, stonecutters at mAxwells quarry, is artistically designed and skillfully chiseled, and reflects great credit upon the generous donors.
 Runaway.-Last Wednesday, as Steven Malloy and William Waller. coopers en- ployed at Barnes lime kiln, about a mile north of this village, were driving over the bridge near the lime kiln on their way home from Canaan depot, the king bolt of the forward axle became loosened and slipped out, whereupon the horse became l frightened, and started on a run. leaving the box and hlnd wheels in the road. Nal Joy, who was driving, clunG to the reins, and was dragged along few rods. Both escaped with slightscratches, but the wagon was considerably damaged.
 TFits.-During the intense heat of last Thursday afternoon, stranger who after wards gave his name as John Somers, of Somerville, N. J., fell down in fit just in front of Dr. Cummings' residence. At first 1t was thought to be case of sunstroke, but it was soon found that he had been in- jured by locomotive explosion and had just been turned out of Montreal hospital to make room for expected Orangemen. He was on his way to Stamford. where he had friends. and had suffered frequent at tacks of hemorrhage, which caused his prostration. He had another attack near the depot, but finally recovered sufficiently to take the down train on the Housatonlc.
 Barn Burned Between 10 and II o'clock last Thursday night, the barn of William Sardam, in the Canaan Valley District, near the New Marlboro line, was seen to be on fire; and, all efforts to ex- tinguish the flames proving ipeffectual, the building and contents were burned to ashes. The barn was new one, 30 40 feet in dimensions, roofed with slate, with a large wing, and was well filled with hay and grain, and divers farming tools and imple- ments, such as mowing.machines, flaming mills, etc. The loss is estimated at fully $2.0OO. with an insurance of $1, 100. in the
 Litchfeld Mutual-88oO. on the building,
 and $500, On the contents. The fire was
 undoubtedly of incendiary origin.
 Ndilitaxy.-It is well-known fact that
 small boys are fond of playing with guns,
 soldier clothes and drums. The State, therefore, seems to act unwiselv in restrict. ing this military sport to men (and boys,
 between the ages of IS and 45. Why
 shonld there be any exclusiveness in the
 matter2 Why should the natural genius of Young America in matters martial be thus snubbed ? But thls is not the only cause ot complaint. We see, by notice recently |. posted on the public bulletin. that although , the limits of age are made so narrow, yet
 men who may enjoy so amusing sport at carrying a musket, wearing red stripes or
 their pants and brass buttons on their coats
 are 30 contrary as to wish to be excused
 therefrom. Here again is shown the un-
 wise policy of our State laws. Instead oi
 compelling such contrary souls to submit tc
 be duly ornamented and sent forth to enjoy
 6 good time camping out. the State forsoott l says about thus: 'sIf you dislike to play camp and go target shooting. etc., just gel one ot my doctors to swear your forefngel E is out of plumb or your great toe is not ful ly developed, or perhaps if you are squin or cross-eyed, that will furnish sufficient ex
 cuse." It is hardly necessary to add tha
 the treasury foots the bill. Cor. COIL.
 Pine Grove Camp Meeting-The Dai
 ly News-The annual camp meeting ol , the beautiful Pine Grove Grounds shor , distance south of this village, will com. [ mence Monday, Aug. l9. and continue un til Monday of the next week. The service
 will be. as usual, full of interest and wor
 thy of attendance and attention. The vict uallng department will be in charge of Geo P. Strong of this village, and prices hav , been somewhat reduced from those of for mer years. Transient visitors will be charg ed $1 .oO per day for board, with fifty cent for lodging. For single meals. dinner will
 be 60 cents, breakfast and supper 40 cent f each.
 DAILY EDITION OF THE CONNECTICUT WEST . ERIN NEWS
 7 will be issued throughout the meeting, ant 3 it is the intention of the management t' make it 8 thoroughly newsy paper. Tn |. first paper will be issued Saturday, Aug. IT
 and will contain full account of the exc
 cution of the murderer, Ten Eyck, whicl . occurs the day previous. The remainlni : papers, commencing Tuesday morning, VII be issued in succession, emitting Sunday a the last one appearing on the closing Mon Q day of the meeting. The Camp Meetin edition of the News-seven papers in all- will be sent to subscribers fer thirty cents
 and single copies will be for sale on th
 grounds and at Humphreys drug store Il e this village. A large edition will be issued Q the success of last years experiment just flying us in at least doubling the numbe :, struck off. This offers splendid opportr ', nifty to advertisers and we trust they wi ,- appreciate and improve it. Advertisement ,. for the entire edition will be receive
 at S4.oO per column. and correspondin
 rates for lesser space. Subscriptions an # advertising orders solicited. Send your O o ders promptly and they shall receive proml n attention.
 n Hot wayes.-The United States sign' :. officer stationed at Barkhamsted Ligh n house has developed very plausible theor as to the cause of our recent experiene
 with hot waves. He says in his report :-
 Il have learned few facts through priva d correspondence, which may account ft