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Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
HERE AND THERE.

The originstors of the Peak family of Swiss bell ringers are to-day inmates of the Courtland county poorhouse, near Syracuse, N. '. They followed their profession until the first of January last, when they found themselves strand ed in Jamestown, Pa. Mir Peak is 76 years O: age and his wife 75. They have been wealthy but have lost everything. They lost s22, 900 in gold speculation in St Paul, and like amount in thea tre enterprise at Pike's Peak, and in the early part of last season they were burn ed ont at Wsverly, N. Y. ,loosing large quantity of travelling equipment. They have children, some of whom are well of. The old musicians will soon be re- moved to the Old Folks Home at Elmi- rR.
 Monday evening, Feb. 23, was the 18th anniversary of the marriage of MT and Mrs J. J. Whitney of West Win. sted. About 70 of their friends gave them surprise party and valuable to. ksRs ei fri.ndship and sstssm.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
Connecticut Patents.

The following patents were granted to citizens of Connecticut bearing date February 24, 1885, Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger X Go , mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Washington, D. c. Advice free:-
 n.uurS. H. w., Bristol. clock bell; Sl2.792
 Beach. N M, Bridgeport, game conn er; 3l2,79I.
 B .rkham. E. J., Bridgeport, drawer pull; 3l2,79s.
 Chamberlain. w. T., Norwich. explo- sive shell; 3l2.705. Pneumatic cart dse: 3l3. 7O6 Pneumatic proiectile; 8 2,g71. Pneumatic proiectile; 3l2,- .92.
 D lkescomp, Adolph, Water bury sled; 3I2,9
 Donahue, T. J., W. T. Goodwin and W. W. Cone, Terryville, lock; 3l2,S27.
 Hayden, H. w, Waterbury, watch; 311.S4S
 Howe, J. B, Uanbury, modulator for banios; 312,639
 Knous, F. F, Hartford, safety lock for concealed hammer guns; 3l3,00l. Bicycle fork; 312,732
 Lord, H. S, Hartforl, attachment for water supply cocks; 3l2,872.
 Matthews, H. A., Waterbury, foot bar for stoves; 312,877.
 Page. w. H Norwich. steam genera tor; 312,652.
 Read, James, Middletown. awning frame; 312.S9S.
 Scott, E. w., Wauregan, whip sock ct; 322, 76s.
 Sparks, ". E., New Haven, reversi- ble latch wo patents); 3l2,9l6 and 312.917.
 Stockwell. Emory, Stamford, time lock; 3l2.9:5.
 Walker, J. H., Waterbury, button; 312, ,s36.
 Yost, T. L., Wa'lingford. vehicle wheel; 312692.-
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04

humor, no book has ever equaled this one.
 There is no condition in life this grand book will not improve, no individual ly admonition in it's pages. The best thing about it is that 1t will be read by both old and young. It will excite to laughter or to tears in every chapter, while bringing home to every heart the most wholesome lessons in 0 manner that will leave an. abiding impression. It is pre-eminently book for the home circle, and its influence will be felt long after John B. Cough has passed away.
 Its illustrations are the best we have ever seen. There are 327 of them. Many of them happily illustrate the hu- morous side of life and are "too funny for anything" while others illustrate Ilfe's pathos. There are two fine steel plates of Mir Cough. One is full-lengtL and shows him as he was in 1855, wheh he marks of his terrible dissipation were upon him. His pale, thin face, hollow cheeks, wild, sunken eyes, tell their own story. The other DOT trait is from photograph just taken and shows Mr Cough as he is to-day. The contrast between the two is great.
 We advise our readers to buy Plat form Echoes at the first opportunity. They can, in our opinion, much better afford to dispense with a dozen other books than not possess this. Once be- gun it will not willingly he laid aside till the last page is finished.
 'Published by A D. Horthington < Co, Hartford, Conn and sold Cnly by subscnp- tion Agt nts wanted Addrss the publishers.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
E. WNcKwoRTH {; or
 Nil DEsPKRANpCM.

Our friend Winckworth evidently fears that his friends will think he is Nil Desperapdum, Jr. We think his fears arc ungrounded and his revelation of his nom de plume uncalled for, but we comply with his request It also re- veals who is not Nil Desperandum, Jr. Nov guess who is. For fear that some one will rise up and say they are not Virginia, we will state that Virginia and Virginia, Jr. are not identical. We will also state that we hope no i'll feeling exists between our Lakeville correspon- dents; on the contrary, We supposed there was Q secret understanding be- tween them to write those bachelor or matrimonial letters and keep the public guessing who the authors were. .-Etiitor hstps
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
John B. Coughs New Book. ~''Plat-
 form Echoes"

Platform Echoes. or Leaves from My Notebook of Forty Years" is the title of John E. Coughs latest, and, We may add, his best look. 1t k volume of sterling merit, by Il yery' famnus man whose early history and wonderful ca rrer are so we'll known. It is profuse- ly illustrated with 227 of the finest en- cravings and steel plates We have ever seen, and We can truthfully say that SO far as real merit and telling illustrations go, this elegant volume outranks all other subscription books that have come to our notice.
 Ever snce the beginning of his public career Mir Cough has kept private notebook in which he has recorded the most interesting facts and incidents coming under his observation. This notebook now covers a period of forty storehouse of personal experiences, tales of tender pathos. stories of the keenest and drollest humor, and anecdotes and incidents without number; aud in ex- tent and variety of intensely interesting matter it is probably not approached by any other private record in existence.
 Many of the most eminent men and women of our time have repeatedly urg- ed Mir Gough to publish in book form 1 the most effective stories and facts re- corded in this note book, together with some of his most brilliant efforts on the ! platform. He has also received hun dreds of letters from grateful persons 1 who have been benefited and in some i instances saved-bv the power and in. l fuence of his words. asking for a vol. ! ume of this kind. These expressions of heartfelt gratitude convinced Mir Gough that it was his duty to yield to the wish es of the public, and this volume is the result. He has spent the greater part of three years in its preparation.
 Rev Dr Lyman Abbott, whose fame and scholarship are worldwide, wrote 1 the introduction to the book. It is as ! good piece of literary work as Dr Alb, bolt ever did. In it he gives a most in | teresting, full and complete history oi MT Coughs life and work.
 The book itsell is bran new from be ginning to end, no part of it ever having been published before. Mir Cough sayt l it contains Living Truths for Head anC Heart" So it does; and it takes firm hold on both. He illustrates grea truths by strikingly pertinent facts ant stories. In every chapter he sparklel and glows, rises and falls, now lifting the reader in breathless elation in som, sublime picture, now depressing him tt
 tears with a graphic tale of domesti
 ruin, desolation, remorse or death,-
 then like flash of lightning he come
 to his relief with story so irresistibl,
 funny that the reader is instantly con
 vulsed with laughter. And so he weave
 in anecdote after anecdote, incident ai
 ter incident, story after story, with mar vellous rapidity and powerful effects
 He plays upon the readers feelings a with an enchanter's wand, at one tim filling his heart with gladness, at anotL CT binding his eyes with tears. It ca
 truthfully be said that for thrilling ir
 tsrsas, touching psshos, and irl esistibl
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
AENATE
uo ore About the Weather In NichIran

Editor NeWS:-We still have cold weather. Sunday, the 10th inst, l. showed all day, with the mercury 40 de- grees above Zero Towards night the wiEd increased and in very short time the roads were again blocked and dur ing the nlght the weather turned colder and Monday morning it was 10 degrees below zero, with 8 sharp, cold wind blowing and snow flying, making the day anything but pleasant.
 No trains passed over the road Mon day. Tuesday morning clear and cold, with mercury IF degrees below zero and at f 80 P. M the first mail train for three days passed through, drawn by two engines. Wednesday morning still clear and cold with themometor Is de- grees below zero. Thursday 10 degrees warmer, with very cold southwest wind. Friday continues nearly the same, with a fair show for full sized old fashioned winter, like the winter of 1855 in Ca naan. Respect ully, [. R. Bangor, Mieh., Feb. 2l, 1ss6.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04

A Ia Court of Probate held at Sharon, with "A in snd for the district oC Sharon, on the 2nd day of March, A. D.. 1885.
 Present, J. Wade Hughes Esq judge.
 Trust estate of Harry fOwles, late Of Sharo in sald district, heceased.
 Or cred, That the llth day of March, lssS st 10 clock forenoon be and the same ia as -igued Tor the exhibition and allowance of tn, rustee's account with said estate and this Cuurt directs the trustee 10 give public notic, 70 all persons interested therein to appear and he heard thereon, by publishing this order n, weekly newspaper printed in Lit,hh, Id county. and posting copy on the pu ',io aRn post in the town where the decs tsed lsst dwell, and return make to this court.
 Certified by WILLARD BAKER, Clark.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
Am End to Hone AernpInR

Edward Shepard of Harrisburg, H., writes: Having received SO much ben eft from Electric bitters, l feel it my duty to let suffering humanity know it. Have had a running sore on my leg for eight years: my doctors told me Iwould have to have the bone scraped or leg amputated. used. instead, three bot ties of Electric bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica salve, and my leg is now sound and we'll"
 Electric bitters are sold at fifty cents a bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica salve at 25c per box by w. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
NOTICE. TO TAX PAYERS.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town of Salisbury on the assessment list of 1884, are hereby notified that Nill meet thom at Me- Elruy's store. thapinvi,le. Thursday, March l9. from a, m. unt IOa m At David watt's store. Falls Village. on the same day from n a m. until p. m. At JAmes H. Banum's store, ime Rock, on the same day from p, m until p. m. At c. V. Glenn's store. Sal's bury, on Friday. M rch 20. from a. m. until 10 a. m. Al Geo Fl Clark's store, Orc Hill, or the same day from Il a m. until m At Salisbury Savings bank, LaReville, on the sam day from D m. until f p. no. All persons negiecting tO pay said tax on the day above mer iinned will be charged legal fees. Inter- est at the rate of nine per cent per annum will hs added to all taxes remaining unpaid after the first day of May, 1925.
 wN. B. PERRY, Collector.
 Lakeville, Conn, March 2. Sw'
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
winckworth Rises Co ExpIain.

Editor Nelcs ,-
 I see in your last weeks issue, let ter from this place signed "Nil Desper- audum, Jr." As I have written un. der the same name, with the exception of the addition of Junior, it is very probable it may be credited to me. My friends will please take notice that I am not the author of it. I may have writ ten foolishness, but I hope not imperti. hence.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
CLAIMING A MILLION.
A Chicago Woman to Begin Suis fer
 a Great Essnte in Canada.

PTTsBURo, Pa, Feb 25.-[Special- l- Attorneys in this city, in conjunction with counsel residing in Canada, have about completed preparations to en CT a suit agaInst certain residents of the town of Bastard, district of Johrstown, Can ada, to recover the piece of property lying in that district, estimated to be worth S1 ,OO0, GOO. The claimant to the property is former Pittsburgsr named Mrs Mary E. Hicks, who now resides at 80 Cornelia street, Chicago. Mrs Hicks maiden name was Ayres, and her claim is based on a will made by her mother, Mary Ayres, in Connecticut, in 1911, by which her daughter is made her sole heir. On account of uncertainty of the death of the husband of Mrs Mary Ayres, the claim has not heretofore been followed up. John Walker, also Q resi- dent of Chicago. and grandson of Mrs Hicks, is pushing the claim. Mrs Ayres also left valuable property in Litchfeld, Ct., for which suit will also be brought. The Chicago Epening MaA.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04

That two-year-o!d Poland China hog that Wm Garfield of Canaan Valley, kill ed lately only weighed 737 pounds the next day after it was killed. It is thought it would have gone the 750 if weighed at the time of killing. Would enquire if he was fatt, nd on tobacco.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04

Oscar F. Beckwith, accused of mur dering Simon Vandercook at Austerlitz, V. Y, in 1882, was arrested Feb. 2l, ai South River in the Parry sound district, 'anada- He was living in a wilderness 100 miles from civilization. He is in iail at Toronto awaiting extradition. He is about 80 years old and IS reported tc have killed his wife and a miner in Cal ifnrnia
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04

Chairman Jones of the Republican National committee lately declared that neither he nor the committee had ought to do with the personal campaign against Cleveland. This leaves upon Blaine alone the responsibility for the Slander bureau. It is Q heavy load.-Nelo Ail- ford Hem.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
sGOT'r,N EMULSION OE PURE

Od s.iVer Ol'. with "syP0 0pnOsph ISes. 4 Most Nutritious Fo0d aad Medicine.
 Dr Lindsay Johnson of Cartersville. Geo, says: ''I take great pleasure in saying your Emulsion has proved itself in my hands most efficient remedy in the various wasting conditions calling for such a nutriment."
 Rear-Admiral George H. Preble, U. s. N., died suddenly at Boston, Mass, March l, aged 69 years.
 "I had bad sore throat and nasty. hack ng cough. used Pc aska. It cured me. now never feel afe unless < havs PetaaleA in the hunea."
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04

B.HDouglass < Sons perfected capsi- 'um cough drops are manufactured by themselves and are the result of over 40 years experience in compounding cough mixtures. Retail price, 15 cents per quar- ter pound.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
Death of Dr AIonxo EIacL.

A special dispatch to the New York Tribune, dated Claverack, N. r., March 1, says:--
 "The Rev Alonzo Flack, president of the Clayerick college, died this morning after brief illness at Fairview, Claver- ack, his home. Dr Flack, although comparatively young man, was one of the oldest and most successful educators of the state, having been principal of the New York conference seminary at Charlottville from 1850 to 1855, and of Claverack college and Hudson River in- stitute from 1855 until his death. In 1875 the regents of the university con- ferred upon him the degree of doctor of philosophy for distinguished services n education. Thousands of students will learn with regret of his death"
 Dr Flack died suddenly of pneumon- ia. His age was 62 years. His funeral was attended on Tuesday at one o'clock at his late residence.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04

If you have a sore throat, a cough or a cold, try B. H. Douglass & Sons per tected capsicum cough drops; they are pleasant to the taste, perfectly harmless, and will surely cure you. Retail price, I5 cents per auarter pound.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
A CARD

The undersigned desires to thank his neighbors and friends for their many expressions O. kindness and sympathy during the late illness and death of his wife. CHARLES R. OWENS. West Cornwall, March 2.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04

Thirty thousand roller skating rinks have been built in the United States within the past two years, and the pop ular1ty of the hustle is said to be in. creasing enormously.-Mlierton Tsle- or0zr
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04

Do not be deceived; ask for and take only B. Fl. Douglass & Sons perfected capsicum cough drops for coughs, colds and sore throats. D. S. and trade mark on every drop. Retail price, 10 cents per quarter pound.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04

Eale's Honey the great Cough cure. .2sc. .Soc.ku Clenn's Sulphur soap heals beautlnes. .Sc. CermanCOrnR kills corns Dunions Hilrs Hair and Mhsker DYe-Black and Brown, 6oc
 PIke's TOothache Drops cure in 1 Minute .2Sc Dean's Rheumatic Pills arc c sure cure, soc.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04

"Throw physic to the dogs" is good advice, but use Potaska for all throat affections is better. Singers and public speakers use 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04

Arrive rom SouthReld, Mil River and Cl"y s. ton. at 9:IOA N on arrival of train Close S' 1PM, or on arrival of train.
 A. T. RORABACK. P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
LOFTS w. mAItYhY.

HOUSATONIC LODGE, No. SI. v H1And A. N. Reguiai communication. Sec. ond and Fourth saturday ofeAch month.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04

FHNEhCHER Of Piano Forte, Organ and Voice.
 Lessons ih lmprUY UYisation given to advanced Pupilr. Residence, Lakeyile, Cann. Al Canaan every Monday fyal2
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
Neao Advertisements.
FOR SALE, CHBAPI

A COTTAGE in the village of West Corn A wall, in good repa,r, near stores, depot and hotel. Address B. J. BRADLEY
 Mzreh4 bt,rheld, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
M. B. MEAD, Canaan, Conn.

HEALER IN Books and stationery. Books D for general reading, in cloth. ,iooks supplied to order and satisfaction guar ,ntsed. Best writing papers, direct from man. liacturers.ln m large ySrieties at lowest prices
 Albums, Velvet Frames, ,Carus, School supphes
 m stationery etc etc Watsons Buildiug. Lposite Union Depot. septl2tf
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
Tax Payers:

Notice is hereby given thSt the Fate Bill of the town of North Can ,an for the year of 1854 has been placed in my hands for collection. For the convenience of tax payers will be at the store of William Adam, ,EAsl Canaan, on Thursday, March Is, from I p m toA p m,And at the Post onioe, Canaan Valley. Friday, March 20, from p m to p m, for the purpose of receiving sa d taxes.
 Nine per cent per annum viii be added to all taxes unpaid MAyl.
 w. H. CAMP, Collector. 3w-fy25 For the town ot Nnth Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
FOR SALE.

SH b A P HOOD HOUSE AND BARN; "A acres of " good land for grain snd tobacco. pleni' of wood for family use. Price of nlace tl40l; terms raEy MRS DAVID SCOTT
 Weatogue, Conn, Jan. 26. I'm
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
Business Cards.
J.a. HARDENHEHeH,

A TToRNEY and Counsellor al Law. Judge of h t'robate etc. Canaan. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
pR H. c. PatnVnnr.

\ GRADUATE Of the Dental Department oflhe "A univerrits 0fPeunsylvAuia, siFhes to inform th1 people oT Winrieh and vicinity. that be tll "pen Ah oncr in Thompson'r Bluck, Wmpted. On nr Hoout May 20. wher- he will b, prepared to Der. form all operstiuus pcrtaining to inc practice Ot Dentistry. share uf yoni patronage i- poli cited
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04


 The senete met at 10:30. The senate passed the bill exempting from tax 5000 of the property of pen stoned widows and mothers living in this state.
 After being in session one hour the senate adjourned.
 FRIDAY, FEB, p. HOUSE. The house met at 10A M. The committees reported as follows {: Adverse on bill concerning election dis tricts in Barkhamsted; rejected. The remainder of the business tran sacted was not of general interest and will not be recorded here. In the afternoon the house adjourned early in order to make the usual annual visitation to the hospital for the insane at Middletown.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-04
Cn,lu. Wsstern Wews.
Bxtra Copies

CANAAN POST OFFICE. NMAn,S arrive and close at the Canaan Post M Ofics. Canaan, May fl, 1894
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caused the destruction of $500 900 worth
OF property.
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National Republican., 1885-03-26
THE COURT RECORD.



United States Supreme CouH.--on motion Of
Attorney General Garland, A. c. Bradford, Of
San Francisco, Cal, was admitted to practice.
On motion Of Mr.. II. D. Mussey, Josiah II.
Drummond, jr, of Portland, Me-, was admitted
to practice. No. 5Ss, Thomas Poindexter,
plaintin in error, Vs. Samuel c. Greenhow; No.
$50, William l.. White, plaintiff in error, VS..
Samuel &, GrecnhOw; No. go, Samuel 8 Car.
ter, plaintiif in error, vs.. samuel g. Greeuhow
No. 9O5. =. 4. Moore plaintiff In error, VS..
Samuel G. Grecnhow and No. 1860, II. B. Chat
fln plaintiff in error, vs., William Tag lor. Ar
gument continued by Mr.. 4. II. Garland for
the defendants in error and concluded by Mr..
william N; Evarts for the plaintiffs in error.
No. 500, s. Brown Allnn, auditor, &c, ct al,
appellants, va The Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Company. Argument commenced by
MT. +; 5. Blair for the appellants aud CON
tinued by Mr. John X. Cowen for the appellee.
Adjourned until to-day
Court IN General Tcrnl-Jttices While, Hdonsr.
aud Jdnes,-Hcwtt vs. Lewis ct al; mandate
from United States Supreme Court dismissing
appeal filed and Judgment for costs against
Hewitt for s3255. Robbins va. Robbins; on
hearing. Assignment unchanged
Circuit Court-Chtet Justice Cdritcr.-Thaw vs..
Ritchie; on trial. Assignment forto.day Nos.
266l2, l39, l4O, III, li5, li7 l22, 76, l03, 10i,
40. 137
Equity cour.--Ju,tics cor.-Humo VS.. Hays ct
al pro confesso against Hays Il Rowe Ken
drick VS.. Kendrick; sale ratified nisi Chew
Cruikshank ordered taken. Burgess vs.. ilol-
lander: auditors report confirmed and re-
strainiug order discharged. Assignment for to-
day Nos. 90 80, 81, 3j 81, 3s, 80 10, Al, and AZ.
Criminal COurt-,Jtstice MdcAIthHr.-I Hugh
Strider, housebreaking; arraigned and pleaded
not guilty. Thomas Hart Wilson, keeping
gaming table, guilty; six months in jail and
| fine of 500. jeremiah Hunt mayhem; not
| guilty. John Tourney larceny; not guilty.
Assignment for to-day: WIN. A. Phillips,
manslaughter Charles Morris, John B. BEN