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Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21

"A New York Herald letter about the Delaware peach and berry crop says: The heaviest shipments of peaches any year were in 1875. The Delaware road carried that year 1924 car loads of peaches. They estimate this year that the crop will be from ten to twenty per cent. heavier than that even. The largest berry year was in 1876. The Delaware road carried that year 764 car loads. They estimate the berry trade for this year twenty per cent. heavier. Strawberries are the largest proportion of the small fruits. The others are hlackber- ries and raspberries.
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
Theughts on Giving,

Giving is Q service which we owe not only to ourselves, but to others. If there were no God and no hereafter i've fully be- heve there is), still giving would be one of the binding laws of life. It needs no al- gpment. for there can be no question sbout the duty ot swing. So long as inequalities exist, and they always will exist unless the whole race becomes perfect, those below us, morally or physically, will need help lng hand. The only questionable thlnR about the. subject is how we can render the best service and give them the help they need, The question is often raised. when, where and what shall we give, and what should be our motives for giving ? We think no rule can be given which will apply universally about giving. No two parsons are made alike, no two have exact ly the same ability in all respects. All in- tslhgsnt persons ought to thorouRhlv ex- anime the subject, aud then use their priv ilege of deciding for themselves, when, where and what they will give. never los ing sight of the important fact that they belong to common brotherhood. Those who will not or cannot think for them selves had better consult thelr Oracles if they have any, and accept their advice. They ought to satisfy their conscience in seme way.
 Mstives for Giving: So long as there IS human bong who needs our help, % long e there is sin. want, and suffering in the world. we shall never lack for objects which ought to incite us to actlon. The great Teacher, when He said to His disci- ples "Give and 1t shall be given unto you" stated fact. one verified by reason and experience: fact because the loving heart laboring to bless others, brings heaven to Che soul. perhaps too. struggling as his fol. lowers then were, to break loose from the cells of Judaism, the offer of rewards was needed to stimulate and encourage them; but is there no higher and better motive for usf Have the long centuries since pro dueed no better fruitf Is it so that we are @ recognize and respond to the claims which suffering humanity makes upon us because we are going to get our pay for is? Must selfishness be the ruling factor even in our acts of bsnevolence? Is there no elsnent in man capable of responding ts . higher, nobler,, and more elevating sem timsnt3
 If we san ellmb high enough to get . distinct view of the Masters real position, and understand the significanceo of His mis- sion in this world, its moral grandeur and snblimity win i'll us with wonder, admira- tion end love.
 Taking Him for our pattern and guide. although we may not even hope to attain Che same height, oaeht not we as we have seiiisys V sG aRa a2 HksNisi.
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21

Hon. Asa Packer, for many years one of the most prominent citizens of Pennsyl- vania, died in Philadelphia, Saturday even ing, aged 74 years. MT. Packer was bora In Mystic. m this State. He commenced life as poor boy, and when he died he was accounted one of the richest men in Penn sylyania. Mir. Packer served several terms in the Legislature and was twice elected to Congress. In 1868 he was supported by the PsnnsYlvanls delegates in the Demo cratic Convention or..Presidsnt and in the following year was as unsuccessful candi- date for Governor of Pennsylvania.
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
Godey,s Lady,s nook for Juuc,

The June number of GopEy opens with g steel plate by parley, that win forciby sug' gest to mammas to keep baseball playing outside of drawing-room doors. ''The Rosebud Garden of Girls" Is continued with increasing interest ip every page, and the charming serial, "A Gentle Belle," is also continued, giving tUo no0els by distinguish. ed authors to every subscriber. In addi tion are frst-rate stories by Florence Ave nal, Ethel Tane, Cbas. 0. Royce, Ella Rod man Church and others. The mothers will find new suggestions for Preside Fun : there IS capital fairy story for the little folks an article especially sessonable upon gardening. by the eminent florist, Tbos. Meehan and, in addition to all this, feast of fashion matter, profusely illustrated. and the usual pages of Work Department, Hints on Home Adornment, and other specialties of this popular magazine, with which this number closes its ninety eighth volume. What other periodical, at that advanced age. can boast of being as blOOaing. fresh, and attractive as belle of eighteen? ? Send $l. to the Publishers and try 1t for SIX months.
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
M,Kinstry,s Great Orchard.

The largest orchard in the world is doubt less that owned and worked very success fully by Mir. Robert McKins:ry of Hudson, Columbia county, N. Y. The orchard is situated on the east bank of the Hudson rlver, on high, rolling table land, and coD- tains more than LOGO apple trees, 1,70O pears, 4.OOO cherries. 500 peaches, 200 plums. 200 crabs, 1,50O vines, 5000 cur rants, and 200 chestnuts. The varieties grown are Rhode Island gresuing, 1000;
 Baldwins, 5000 King of Tompkins Coun- ty, 4,OOO, Astrachans, 800 Northern Spy, 800; Wagener, 500; Gravenstem.. 400;
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
a. w. SCOvILLE,

FURNITURE AND NDUNDERTAKING. Up- II holstering in all it's branches. Undsttak- ing speciality. am prepared to furnish Cas- kets and Collins of all kinds and styles stpri- Gloves and everything requisite for burial pur- poses furnished at shortest notice and lowest prices possible. The dead prepared for burial and ice or chemicals used when needed. free of charge. Residence and shop on the 'tareen,p near R. R. bridge, Norfolk, Conn. 1y42vol8
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
MAR RIED.

At Housatonic, May 13, by Rev. E. B. Roys, Charles E. Whitney of North Adams and Miss Celestia H. Myers of Housatonic. In Goshen May 14th, by Rev. T. A. .Haxen, Mr. c. F. Ives of Southington, Ohis, to Mary J., only daughter of Fessenden Ives Esq, of Goshen.
 In the Episcopal Church, Salisbury, Ct., May 7th, Deputy Sheriff Lewis P. Ashman to Miss Katie A. Glenns.
 In Searcy, Arkansas, May 7th, MT. Isaac Law renee, formerly of Canaan, Conn.,, to Misa Lucinda Kellem of Searcy.
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
LOCAL NEWS.

= We shall feel greatly obliged to any o1 our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send as particulars of any occurrence o1 interest which may come under their notice.
 A6- CORRESPONDENTS are requested to send in their communications SO as to reach us on Monday of each week. as we cannot insure the insertion of any correspondence received after that time,
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30 R N |.

g. and Nellie E. Lathrop; granddaughter to Conductor Lathrop of the Housatonic railroad.
 At Colebrook, May 18th, a daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Charles Seymour. St Winsted, Ct., daughter to Charles s. Jopp.
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
R. P. SEYMnI1R

FURNISHING GUNDERTAKRR, Baskets, bur U ial robes and everything pertaining to the business at the lowest possible prices. deliver ed at residences without extra charge. Per sonal attention given to preserving the dead. have chemicals and the most approved ice- chest and every facility for keeping bodies, and will take charge of funerals when desired. References by permission. W. W. Welch, M. D.. J. N: Cowles, J. B. Eldridge, E. l.. Gay lord, R. I. Crissey.
 Samples may be seen at my house or at Sparks X Cos. store at any time. ,---
 Norfolk, Conn.,, March l, 1879. A1tf
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21

A FREE Book of nearly 100 large ecsave pages tor the SICK. Full of valuable netea on Serofuls Diseases of the Breathing Organs; Diseases of Men; Diseases of Women; Aches and Pains Heart Troubles, and great variety of CHRONIC DIsRAsRs, with evidence that in most cases these dis eases are carsble. Send for one stamp.
 Address MURRAY HILL PUB. O., 6m4O No. I29 E. 28th Street, N. Y.
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 IL De"i'' AAin"se' powers sparkling

T. Dewitt Talmage.

ages and illustrativo anecdotes, and gre his best efforts, in his earnest, aggressive sud pns ciety." One large octave volume of B2e paGea -16 elegant illustrations. Price, t2,00 ' sks A GENTS WANTED 10 send for full partieu. k1 lars, and be convinced that this is tks most salable book fin the market, or to ssye time, e~nd 76 cents at once for Cenvassing Book, and state your choice of townships.
 Address JABaE IFS HKTrs & O.,
 4w44 HARTFORD. CONN.
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pLE E O..

At New Haven, May 16, Mary, wife of Levi Miller, aged 66 years and 10 months, former ly of Falls Village. In Litchfeld, May 18th, Nancy Buel, aged "a. In New York City, April 26th, Dea. Henry
 Whittlesey, aged S9 years.
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
HORSES FOR SALE.

Y shall be at Frank s. Goodwin's, Canaan, Il May 26, for few days, with some horses direct from Canada, both farm and driving horses. and will exchange for cheap ones,
 1w47* w. E, MINOR,
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21

Just recelved, an immense assortment of fly sheets and lap clusters at J. M. Miller's haruess and trunk store, 444 Centennial Avenue, Lakeyllle, Ct.
 N. B.-Plow cellars for one dollar. 3w4i
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21

of 9S in scale of 100, is having as good sue cess in the fishing line, catching sixteen brook trout last Monday, the four largest of which weighed two pounds.
 By request of some of the voters of this town, sn especial town meeting was called last Monday to consider the question of ap- propriating funds for the maintenance of our free town library. It was moved to appropriate one hundred dollars for it, which motion was voted down by Fl to 56. The fact is that three thousand dollars worth of books are loaned to the town by several societies, on condition that the town shall provide place and care for them. For several years the town has done this, with much benefit and improvement to itself, in spite of the grumbling of some old fogies. Now, in spite of the earnest and excellent speeches of Messrs. Noble and McMurray and Dr. Miller to the contrary; speeches showing plainly the folly of losing the use of three thousand dollars worth of proper ty, by the refusal to pay the little required for keeping the books, the town has ob- stinately and blindlY voted against its own best interests, and taken long stride back ward into barbarism. Many of the books will doubtless revert to their owners, thus dividing into lesser libraries for the benefit of the few, what was fine, large library for the good of all. It has been blessed gift to the poor Of our town that they could have free access to 80 many valuable books. Now that is all gone by. and they are de- nied the literary feast that might 80 easily have been theirs. and some have helped te deny themselves such good by their own vote. This too, in spite of the promised donation by Dr. Dewey of SIX hundred val uable books to the free town library! This too. in spite of the offer publicly made anc given bonds for, of returning to every dis cont, nted taxpayer the part of bis tax paie towards the support ot the library. The many intelligent friends of civilization, gen tlemen and ladies, are astonished an< ashamed at the action of this town in shut ting such boon from the people of Shef- field, for the sake of few paltry dollars People so blind that they have to be com pelled by law to send their children tt school. are just the ones who would shu all good reading matter from them, anG allow them to pick up their education il the streets. This is the result of ignorance and the cause of more ignorance. but til last Monday, we had supposed that shef. field was worthy of her place as NeV England town. If she will sail te Heather
 dom on the seas of ignorance and obsti macy, who can save her from her chosel fate? LELL.
 Smith Scribner has moved and settled
 but will retain the shop with M. J. Con
 way. Anyone wanting good job done il wagon-making or blacksmitbing will fin them always ready, as they have made u their minds to do as much as any two mel of thelr size in Sheffield.
 Mrs. Alopzo Gordon has returned hon
 to Sheffield and is ready now to go nursln should anyone give her call. Anyon wishing good nurse will do well to secur . her services, as she is pleasant companio
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
EVERY FARMER

Take Notice! Sace Agenfs COnsuissioni
 Send the exact depth of your we'll on a pes tai card to J. H. IVES, Danbury, Conn, and see what he will do for you. (Oldest estabtshsd q Rubber Bucket Pump maker in the Stats.) SmS6
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
CANAAN, CONN. WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1879.

APRIL Fist was the 2, 2,632 anniversary of the foundation of Rome, and the event was celebrated by an illumination of the Forum.
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21

You are disagreeable when you keep coughing and disturbing others. Dr. A. J. Fiaeg's c ugh and Lung Syrup will perms- nently cure you,
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
NeaO Advertisements.
STOCK TO PASTURE.

WANTED Stock to pasture. Good gFAa. w ing and good water. Terme reasonab abls. At the old Van Deusen Place. P HICKS.
 Wetaug, May 21, 1879,
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
NOTICE.

2 Jersey Grade Cows, three-fourths blood, c for sale. Apply to
 CORNELIUS BROWN, AWAY Falls Village, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
How She get Her ..Easter'' Hat.

In one of the happy homes on South street, where the Christmas wreath in the window tells the outside world-and the motto--ssThe
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
TO LET,

O00 ACRES Good We'll watered P sstuke [, AOO Let, or Cattle Taken on Pasture, n
 Address H. @. .SAfITH, Goshen, Conn, May IA, 2w4e{
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21

SubscrApGl on mAccoumto-The date on the colered slip of paper with the name of the sub scriPtion is paid thus. R. B. Smith 5Jul79, indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to see to it that their account, ae indicated by the date on their papers, Is always correct, and when they pay for arenswal of their subscription, will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit and in the event of an error Ito inform us usforcorreetion at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be consd- cred, umle esa presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to have been made as the regular receipt ef the paper with the date to which the subscription ie paid plainly printed theresn is prina facis evidence of it's ac- ceptance as correct
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
ID. w. CLARKE.

A TTORNEY at Law and Notary Public. a1 Office, District Court Block Falls Village, Conn. 46tf
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21

MT. Chas. B. Gore, home from the school of Mines Where he graduated with standard
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
uomnectacut western Nevvs.

Extra Copies of the NEWS can be obtained at
 Graham's Drug Store, Salisbury Cornell & Hoyts store, Lakeville J. Turner, Falls Village Humphrey Drug Store Canaan Post Oface, West Cornwall. The Emporium" West Winsted. W, A. Roberts, East Canaan D. L. Pratt, SouthHeld and Mill River Wslch & Johnsor. Norfolk
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21
Tenement Wanted.

A SMALL tenement, or two or more RocaAs. A House in the village of Canaan preferred,
 P. O. Box 5e. Canaan, May IA, 1879. 46tf.
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21

named Van Deueen, W1tn whom Sne hai been living at Winsted, Ct. While on 8 wis it over the line in New Marlboro the othel day the officer arrested her, and Justice Spaulding of West Stockbridge sent her tt jail in default of $500 bail, On the charge of adultery, to await the action of the grand jury. The charge of bigamy against hel was not sustained.-Repu61scan.
 There are new in the hatching- house at Poplar Plains, Westpert, 195. 900 fry of land locked salmon. Of these, 12O. 1000 are soon to be put into twelve lakes-1O. 900 in each-as follows: Long Lake. West Win sted Lake Pacatadoag CClear Water Lake) East Hampton Waramaug Lake, Warren Bantam Lake. Litchfield; Snipsic Lake Rockville Wangamboug Lake, South Gov entry; Hog Lake, Lyme Gardiner's Lake Salem Ssltonstall. East Haven; Mill Riv CT, Southport; Thames Tributaries, Willi- mantle; Reservoir, West Hartford. The fry will be ready for delivery in about three weeks,-Herald.
 We hear queer stories about the liquol business over in Canaan. We are informed by those who profess to know that the pros ecution of liquor sellers there looks like g put-up job between the prosecuting officers and the dealers. A few days since half 8 dezen were hauled up, the second time, un- der the reputation clause. and ined one do1 Jar and costs. It is believed that an ar rangement has been made whereby the deal. CTS will submit quietly to beiag tried say three or four times a year. the principal part of the costs going to the officers who do the business. Under this order of things it is thought that the actual cost to each dealer would not exceed what would have to be paid for license ($lO0), and still keep selling the same as usual. It will do done in WiusteG. There is no char9e here,
Connecticut western news., 1879-05-21

AWAY
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The Pecassett Horror.

The following letter from Mrs. Freeman, the wife of the Pocassett child slayer was recently received by her sister in-law in Ma tick. where Freeman formerly lived:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-03-01

discovered that the representatives Of An
GEe's family u;:e:'y deny the truth of the
story, and treat it rs = fabrication. Anna
Seward. who wr"s the 'Monody on the
Death Of Major Andre was a bosom. friend
OF Honora Susyd."
No doubt a great many authentic {"
ghost stories, which have passed unchal-
lengsd into the literature Of the marvellous
and the supernatural. would share the fate
Of this one if careful inquiry were made
into their origin and history. This, Of
course, is not always an easy task to ac-
complish. Such stories generally have q
Icing run As oral traditions before any one
feels an interest in tracing them out; aud
the longer they pass uuchallenged, the
more difficult it becomes to dispiove them.
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EDUCATIONAL,
Wesleyan Female College,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.

A the opening Of the Fall Term, on
"A MONDAY. September 9Th lS7s there will L. a
NEW President, NEW Furniture. NEW repairs
throughout thu tHiins NEW pianos the modern con-
vrnienc~s NEWLY introduced t. add 10 the comfort Of
the Young iiies t'th Va the public and private ropIs
and all this n the OLD prices.
For catalogues. a.ilr--s the President
REV J. VI WILLIAMS 4 VI
July tim Wilmington Delaware
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Death BY Hanging.

All the evidence goes to show that death
by hanging is painless, and there is posi-
lively no fact or wsll.founded opinion to
the contrary. II this be the case. then
what is the explanation of 1t? Simply
this: That in every form of strangulation
the bleod vessels of the neck are compressed
as we'll as the air passages. A large part
of the blood is returned from the head by
the external jugular veins, which are very
near the surface, and in which the current
can be checked by slight pressure. Most
Of the blood from the brain comes back
through the internal jugulars, which lie
near, but a little outside of the carotid arte-
riss. The walls Of veins are lax and yield
ing, so as to be easily compressed, while
those of the arteries are firm and elastic
and il requires considerable force to APP
proXinats them. Pressure, then, which is
sufficient TO close the juPular veins. only
crowds the carotids little farther inward.
and the blood is still poured through them
into the traie, whence il cannot escape
When this pumping process is going on at
the rate Of seventy strokes to the minute it
is easy 10 understand how the engagement
Of the vessels of the brain in a very brief
time reaches a degree which causes insen-
sibility. To explain why this congestion
causes unconsciousness would involve a
technical discussion which would he.e be
out of place. 1t must suffice to say it does,
so that, as the cerebral congestion in a
hanged person brings on iusensibility within
a minute, while the physical agony of suf
location does not begin until later, it fol-
lows that the victim does not feel Of the
pangs of asphyxia. he first becomes in.
sensible, with accompanying pleasurable
feelings, from cerebral congestion, and then
10 choked to death while unconscious.
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TERMS STRICTLY CASH.

ta-As III" season advances. many greater induc-
meats ~ III l offered t. Cl- certain iinr-
- goods do Is,t Did stock from
--Ason Goods that will not keep will h- -alI Guods
that w.ll keep be sold
!. c. c.EHAET. =. c. C.KHAET.
Nov g-tf
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GROCERIES.

Teas, =. ci- per 10 aud ~ Tor 3 H--t ETands
Tea, - - and - god y - N.lI--s- - per
gallon gallon. :r : Coffee ~ -n-r 10 Rax-, fr
> cts- Wilmington CITY Soap pr ~ IL.
70 TIE Centennial Ziur wa.hisatrd Is cts OF .
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THIS FALL
various Causes-

Advancing Year,. care sickness, disappointment, aud
hereditary predi,Po-iionail rerate to turn thu hair
gray, and either Of them incline IL 10 shed prcnaur-y
ArIEs HAM NisoE will AIDED gray light and
red hair To rich brown deep black. may lee to-
sired. II softens snd cIean,e- the scalp giving it
h~alihy action. and removes aud ouic- .sHdrun sId
huusors. BY its falling hair :, checked and new
growth will c produced in all where the fllici'.
arr not destroyed glands dccsy~d Iis effects are
beautifully shown Trashy. weak siekly hair.
which few applications will produce the gio-. and
freshness Of youth. Harmless and op-rai lon
It Is Incompatible dressing and especially values,
for the sof lu-ire aud richness Of impArl i,
contains neither oil dy. will -nil color
white eamhre. yet 1t last. long the hair. and keep,
Il fr--h and vigorous.
foH SaIE nET.gfsrS
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EDWIN E. WELLS,
Commission Merchant,
NO. II9 DOCK STREET.
PHILADELPHIA.
COnsignmcnts Solicited

REFERENCES Jos Wslis. EikIau; American Man
uiseiuring AMI h. co aDih sud Hamilton 81. Phs.
dephia Pric-tt. iiAngh Co. md ST. h-lo~ Chestnut
street. Phil-drlphi.. Jan III
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Or. VAN DYKES SULPHUR SOAP

Dr. Van Dyke, who-" lifelong speciality and world
wide reputation tor curing skin d.-s-- a- after wear.
81 experimenting c"npon nsd fhs greatest II all rxt.r
nal medical applications. Dr yan Dyke-'- SULPHUR
soaT which u trr- from all offensive odnr- aud dali,
growing more famsu-. owing TO iis efficiency in ourin
eutancous diseases When used connection with the
taih u .tr"nSit npr"E nst-s the with pure
OF sulphur aud other medical ingredients which d.
making remarkable cur--; and in consequence iuya.
lids ar. turning their attention and Patronage thrro
sulphur i'ih with lJr Van Dyke. sulphur Soap o.
considered by th. s1-dicaI faculty extremely cn,ic,i
Ter the Ills which human flesh Is heir AK for aud
take only DR.. Van Dyke. sulphur Soap Price IS cis
hoh Is cakes 90 cents. Sold by DR. II. n. MITCHELL
kktnu. Md. an druggists generally. nov IL,