Connecticut western news., 1879-08-20

ted to register and pay their ft es. lSince the recent case ofhydrophobia, dog stock has rated below par. The selectmen prod the constable to do his duty by threatening prosecution and that officer talks law to delinquents The result is that many have paid that otherwise would l not. It is reported that the Nimrod of north end | danced to the tune of twenty dollars. I did not see the usual number of dogs in your streets and trust that you do not have to resort to extreme measures to collect the taxes. 1fthey were necessity it might be considered hardship to pay for the privilege of keeping a dog; but the old adage holds true that "those who dance must pay the piper" TRAVELLER. l -The programme for the Wolcottville sol diers' monument is nearly completed. It vii occur Sept 10th. Military companies from Winsted, Waterbury and Ltchfield VII ap- pear in the procession. Tie Hotchkiss cornet band, the Wolcott drum corps, and possibly bands from Waterbury and Winsted will fur nish the martial music, and chorus of nearly two hundred voices, is now in training under skillful leader, to eniven the ceremonies with vocal music. The exercises of the day will be, in brief, as follows: A procession will | form at 10 o'clock, a. m, and march through the principal streets of the village, returning | to the monument which W Ill then be unveiled | with the usual ceremonies. Brief address by the president of the day, followed by the in- troduction of Gsrsral Joseph R Hawley, who will deliver ATCRicatory address Brief speeches by oftOm Eminent guests Music and grand chofuas. P FGGFood collation..
 The Plainville camp meeting will con- mence August 25. The speakers are as fol- | lows:
 Monday, 7 p. m, Rev. w. H., wardell of Hartford.
 Tuesday, 9.3O a. m., Rev. John Pegg, jr, of Waterbury; 2:3O D. m., Mrs. Kernard Chandler of Baltimore; 7:30 P. m., Rev. J. W. Barnhart of New Haven.
 Wednesday, 93O a. m., Rev. J. Pullman of Winsted; 2:3O p. m., Rev. S. F. Upham, D. D., of Boston 730 p. m., Rev. G. P. Mains of Bristol.
 Thursday, 930 a. m., Rev. G. A. Hubbell of Woodbury; 5:3O p. m., Rev. c. H. Buck of New Britain 7:3O p. m., Rev. W. H. McAl- lister of New Haven.
 Friday, 9.30 a. m., Rev. B. M Adams of ] New Haven 2:3O p. m., Rev. A. H. Wyatt of | Durham 7:3O Rev. R. Cook of MiGdletown. A shocking and fatal accident lis re- ported from Ct. Burlington. George F. Owen, of Westfeld; Charles B. Gore, Sheffield :; somers Benjamin, South Egremont; Aggie Ronald Meriden, Ct., Mary Ben jamin, Egremont and Fannie Willard, of Thompsonville, Ct., composed pleasure party enjoying a drive from South Egremont to Ct. Barr.ngton, and while cross- ing small bridge over Pixley Brook about a mile from Ct. Harrington the bridge gave way precpitating the entire party into the stream distance of nearly 15 feet killing Benjamin instantly and severely iuju,ing several of the others One of the horses fell on Benjamin, breaLing bis spinal column. Two of the la- dies were lying in 8 critical condition last night from nervous ,prostration. Benjamin is lhe only son of a widowed mothe", and was ve4y much respected The funeral is to be held tomorrow at South Eg. emont. The bridge has heretofore been considered safe, aud had been recently replanked.
 The Connecticut Western R. R. Go. has leased the grounds near the railroad on tl4e shore of Lake Washining, lone of the 1wn Lakes,) and is fitting them up in grand style for picnics, excursions etc. A large dAhci"e pavilion, kitchen, dressing rooms, boat house etc. have been erected, with benches settees a large pier, for landing, and other con veniences. A steamer is in contemplation, lC be launched another season, and the prospect is, that in view of Che additions and facilities the place will be constantly tb,onged witt pleasure seekers and picnic parties next sea son. In fact, it is said that even now. there are more campers there than ever before al this time of year, and as fast as they gc away others come and keep the number full There is probably not in the state, more beautiful spot, wbere nature, in her most at tractive phases, of mountain, woodland ano lake scenery is at once discernable And the place is wide in extent. It is not confined to a na row clump of trees. where the improve menIs' necessary to make it comfortable mar the scenic effect. One can wander away from camp so far thav the report of his rifle cannot be heard by his companions-or he can lose himself in the wilderness if desirable. There is no doubt that with the energetic and
 aesthetic superintendent of the c. W. R. R., John F. Jones, to see that the grounds etc.are arranged and laid out with reference tc beauty and convenience, the place will soon become the most popular resort in the s>ate.