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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-10
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-10
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-10

Surplus t1olsuO"V S''SON''-o A"N E'"''''"
The Clearing House statement to-day WAS as fol ows:
Exchange AZ $50 O27; balances SI,l25069 For the
week: Exchanges SJO7OJ4 o4si balances SZoeol''So
Money on call ruled at l9dl per cent
The customs receipts reported at washington to-uay
were S62O7s2 and the Internal revenue receipts were
$3.50 q7l The United states Treasurer received
SG4oOOO National bank notes for redemption, ana tho
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
NORFOLK.

The church has been repainted.
 The Williams college glee club had 8 good house Thursday evening.
 Oilers octet will be here a week, commencing August 8.
 MT Carl Stockee of New York is spending his summer vacation in town, as usual.
 A. w. Comstock of Hartford has been spending few days in town.
 W. J. Beach of Hayes City. Kansas, was in town day or two last week.
 The Rev R. F. Putnam of Trinity church, Lime Rock, will conduct the Episcopal service at Village hall, next Sunday at o'clock. All are invited.
 Our first nine went to Collinsville on Saturday and played fine game. It was broken off by rain at the end of the fifth inning with score to 5 in favor of the Collinsvilles.
 An exciting horse race came off Fri day evening between E. D. Ives horse and one belonging to MT Moore, g former employe in the axle shop. The race was from Stevens hotel to Dun. ning's store in East Canaan. Each horse was backed by $25. Moore's pacel came in several rods ahead, but fol some reason Ives refuses to have tho stakes paid. AURRvom.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
SOUTH CANAAN.

Mrs Harriet E. Prentice from Catskill has been visiting her brother, Sidney Ensign, with her little granddaughters, the Misses Hallock.
 A temperance lecture was given in the church, on Sunday evening by the Rev MT Blackman of North Goshen.
 The Ladies Aid is appointed at the lecture room on Friday afternoon.
 The church was very prettily decorat- ed with flowers last Sunday, which have seemed to flourish in spite of the dry season. ...-'
 Having is well under way, but the crop is said to be extremely light.
 The heat of the past week has been intense, the slight showers having scarcely laid the dust.
 Berries are plenty and seem unusual ly fine; there is also promise of apples.
 Mrs Belle Judson, formerly Miss Belle Holcomb, of Butler, Indiana, has visiting friends in town.
 The news of the death of General Grant has recalled to every mind the eminent services he rendered his coun. try in her hour of peril, and the debt oi gratitude this great country owes him. It is sad his last hours should have beer so marked by suffering, but after slife'l ftful fever he sleeps we'll. "One ot the great immortal souls, who were no born to die."
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
: WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1885.
HE HAS FOUGHT HIS LAST BATTLE.
Heest Co.neth in the Morning.


 General Grant died at Mt McGregor at BIOS o'clock Thursday morning, July g. The nation is clad in the habili- ments of mourning. The whole civil ized world has admired his achieve ments, has paid him homage and now mourn his death. Memorial services are held in the churches of the land. Eulogies are pronounced, but although they may seem supurfuous, for the reading people throughout the world are familiar with his history, yet it illus tratos or manifests how they loved and respected the great chieftain.
 General Grant lived aud died hero. All hearts were drawn toward him in his heroic struggle with misfortune and reverses in business, and in his conflict with the fatal disease which afflicted him. Brilliant and unparalleled as were his military achievements, it must be borne in mind that they were acquired when he was in full health and strength, but in many respects the greatest battle of his life, his most heroic struggle and grandest victory was won during the past few months, for while worn out and ex- hausted by disease he still struggled on until he completed his book, fondly hoping that the proceeds of it would place his loved ones beyond the reach of want.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29

large funeral which has occurred on al- ternate Sundays in this place. Mir Null len was one of the oldest of our Irish inhabitants, having resided here nearly thirty years and has won the high esteem of a large circle of acquaintances.
 William Mitchell, Martin Williams and Richard Martin, English miners left here last week for California.
 The ladies' and society of the M. E.. church, Lakeville, met with Mrs George Cook Wednesday afternoon. In the evening a sociable was held which called out fine gathering of the young people of Lakeville and Ore Hill. Miss Libbie Cleaveland read a selection, much to the entertainment of the company and cred it of herself. Ice cream and cake were served by the ladies and handsome sum realized for the church.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
ASHLEY FALLS.

A. LeRoy has been re-appointed postmaster here.
 A dance is booked for Friday night of this week in LeRoy's hall.
 Messrs s. H. Smith of New York and E. l.. Denegar of Hudson were guests at A. LeRoy's last week.
 A large limb from one of the maple trees in front of N. Van Deusen's resi- dence was blown off in the gale last Tuesday.
 About half dozen couples from here participated in picnic and clam bake at Twin Lakes last Friday, and had a "iolly good time.
 A several weeks vacation and visiting tour is anticipated by Miss Jennie Moore among her many friends, mostly in this state. She expects to start Saturday.
 Sickness prevented Superintendent Wood from being at his post in the Sabbath school, Sunday, but was on duty in the store again Monday morn- ing, after several days absence.
 The company of young damsels who have been camping at Twin Lakes since last Wednesday broke camp Monday of this week and returned home. There were thrss from this placs in the camp.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
LAX EVMLLE.

Henry Niles of Brooklyn is visiting at MT Norton's.
 Mrs P. J. Hurlburt and sons of Prov idence, R. l., and Miss s. L. Perry of Falls Village are visiting H. J. Rissen.
 Mrs Dr Bissel and her son returned from Easton, Penn, Thursday, with relatives. ...
 Charles Brown and family moved "bag and baggage" Thursday, to South Lee.
 Harry Sterling of New York, who has spent the summer so far in this place, returned home Saturday.
 Rev MT McCutcheon will deliver a memorial sermon on General Grant, next Sunday evening.
 The Lakeville Band of Hope held a picnic yesterday at Perch rocks.
 The second excursion to the Hudson river passed through here Wednesday last.
 Gov Holley is about to have new school building erected for the Reid classical school The building is to be 16x30 feet in dimension and two stories high. It will adjoin the present school building. The present school room will be retained as a recitation room and the lower room of the new building will be used as a gymnasium. D. R. Lorrain of East Canaan is to have the building erected by the last of August.
 The Lakeville base ball club played their fifth game this season. This time with the Sharons. The Sharons had played five games this season and had only been defeated one, while the Lake villes had been defeated four times. thus most everyone expected fifth defeat for the Lakevilles, but since their last game they have practiced some, and af ter seven innings the Lakevilles scored B runs and the Sharons 10 runs. The following is thA score =
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
ELEAWORTH.

While picking cherries last Wednes- day MT Hotchkiss fell 20 feet striking his head. The latest report says he is just alive.
 Mrs Harry Sedgwick and daughter Clara of Cornwall Hollow have been visiting at J. H. Reeds.
 Miss Fannie Webster is guest at the parsonage.
 The farmers are finishing their having and are wishing for rain.
 Miss Bertha Booth of Groton is visit ing her sister, Mrs D. l.. Mercy of this place.
 Mrs Libbie A. Per Lee of Sharon is visiting friends and relatives in this place.
 Frank Brown of Cornwall spent sHns day with relatives here. Axox.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
HERE AND THERE.

The Berkshire woolen company of Great Burlington, Mass, have recently received IA cars of wool, which they purchased in Michigan.
 A new allment prevails among the people of Thompsonville, Conn, a num- Der of citizens lying prostrate with cramps. William Wilson, boss weaver, is considered seriously ill.-Springfeld Republican.
 F Dr James G. Barnett of New Haven died Saturday afternoon of heart disease. He WAS gifted musician and composer and one of the finest organist in New England. Yale college recently con- ferred upon him the degree of doctor oi music.-Springtield Republican.
 The house at Lenox where Secretary ] of the Navy Whitney and his family are stopping for the summer, was entered by burglars Inst Friday night. They unlocked an old safe and took away many pieces of silverware which were wedding presents, valued at about S400 There was no one in the house at the time excepting the children and ser wants.
 Several telegraph and telephone poles were struck by lightning in Great Bar, rington during the shower last Satur day, ,and William Day had COW struck.
 The Tunxis Silk company of Tariff vile, which made an assignment for $60, 900, will pay from twelve to thir. teen cents on dollar.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
THE MADNESS OF THE HOUR.

ITO die in order to avoid the pains of pow erty. love or anything that is disagreeable is not the part of . brave man, but of . coward; for it is cowsrdice to shun the trials and crosses of life, not undergoing death becausei it is hon. 0r&ble, but to avoid evil. ."-ATistotIe. Madly they rush to the stream of dark shadows, To the river of death with it's swift-aowing tides Not hearing or needing the voice at the ferry. They leap to destruction, the mad enieidee. Unbidden they enter the regions eternal,
 Forcing the dosr and pressing within. Ignoring the fiat that each day is numbered,
 Haunting banner eyed crimson with sin. Singing the sougs of souls that are morbid.
 Chanting the lay of the feebest of braves, Pleading this world was made only for others,
 Reckleesy marching to self-opened graver. Putting all hope, all trust at distance.
 They hasten and stumble. refusing to wait, For day at its dawniDg. for strength or assistance, Seeking oblivion, and calling it fate. Madly they march to the stream of dark shadows, This suicide army. these cewardly braves, Seeking freedom from life and its slavery.
 And proving themselves the most abject of slaves Sayes of chimera-o imagination,
 Who ruthlessly quicken rHe's definite time, Ohl who would go ferth with SO craven an army
 Whose glory and end is a sin and a crimeg Ohi ye of small faith-ye army of morbids.
 Turn back and fight out the good fight like men, No clouds have thickly yet gathered,
 That the sun did not shine on life's pathway
 again.
 -Clark " By,yan isa Good Housekeeping.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
EMT.

G. H. Yutzler and family have return ed home from their northern trip.
 Mrs P. Pratt of Wolcottvllle is at '. A. Mallory's.
 Rev T. H. Barclay of Centrebrook is spending few days among Kent friends.
 William A. Benson left town Saturday last on trip to New York and thence westerly.
 Mrs M. l.. Stuart and daughters have returned and re-opened their house, which has been closed for some time.
 Dr T. Richey preached at the Episco- pal church last Sunday in the absence of the rector, Rev A. Richey.
 MT Wells Northrup of thIs place died on Friday last, July 24. The funeral was attended on Saturday at the house of MT Lewis Northrop. Mr N. has been an invalid for some time. He was about 78 years of age.
 Rev MT Leggett of Claverack, N. Y., preached at the Congregational church last Sabbath, in exchange with Rev B. s. Porter.
 A little daughter of Ferdinand Sterry met with serious accident one day last week. While playing about the yard she stepped on cradle scythe that had just been taken from a wagon and being barefoot, both feet were seriously cut. Dr King was immediately summoned and dressed the wounds.
 The extreme heat of the past week has been almost uncomfortable in this lowly valley, and as the mercury rose higher and still up, even the bravest be- came almost prostrated and could only murmur, 70, for lodge in 8 garden of cucumbers, O, for an iceberg or two at control I"
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
COLLINsVMLLR.

There has been some excitement here of late over mad dogs. Two of our cit izens have just killed their dogs which showed signs of madness. Many peo- pie feel very timid to encounter the swarms of dogs on our streets and not one muZZled.
 An attempt was made to burn the town covered bridge at an early hour on the morning of July 21. The selectmen of Canton offer reward of $2O0 for the arrest and conviction of the offender.
 Nellie, 16-year-old daughter of War. ren Case, while playing with some girls in the door-yard July 15 fell and broke one of her arms.
 On Saturday, July 25, the wife and infant child of H. c. Hough were swinging in hammock when the rope broke and they fell to the ground. The child was se- verely hurt and the mother slightly. They are now doing well.
 Our venerable deacon, H. N. Good win, with his wife have been visiting in North Colebrook with his brother, Rev William Goodwin.
 Deacon Levi Platt, who died in Hart ford July IT, aged 83 years, was a na- tive of Winchester and for many years g resident of Collinsville. '
 The works of the Collins company are stopped until Monday, August 8.
 Memorial services on the death of General Grant were held in the Congre- gational church Sunday evening last
 Many of our citizens are rusticating at the seaside or other places.
 Weston Barnes of Nepaug was badly injured by the kick of a horse, few days ago. A few months ago he mar rowly escaped death from the horns of an infuriated bull. Between the front end of bull and the rear end of horse Mir Barnes seems to have 8 rough time.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
CONNECTICUT PATENTS.

The following patents were granted to citizens of Connecticut bearing date July 21, 1885. Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger x Co.,, mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Washington, D. 0. Advice free:-
 Anderson, A. l.. and w. T., Holland, grinding mill, 322, ,772.
 Baumeister, Leopold, and 0. A. Bar tech, Bridgeport, apparatus for supply ing and regulating the pressure of car bonic acid gas in beer kegs, 322, ,41O.
 Bray, M. F., Ansonia, corset, 1922, GIT.
 Clark, G. P, Windsor Locks, wheel or pulley, 2,5s1.
 Connolly, William, South Norwalk, oil drip-pan for three protectors, 322, 522.
 Curtiss, E. F., Hartford, axle box, 322, ,584.
 Drummond, Thomas, Norwich, steam boiler, 322,701.
 Egge, Frederick, and c. J. A. Sjoberg, Bridgeport, button-hole attachment for sewing machines, 322,8l1. Ellis, F. L., New Haven, toggle joint, 322, ,531. Fenton, H. C., Hartford, velocipede, 322, ,543.
 Newton, F. F., Woodbridge, and E. B. Beecher, Westville, machine for mak ing match boxes. 322, ,470.
 Shaw, J. H., New Haven, door check 1922, ,643.
 Shaw, J. H., New Haven, door spring 322, ,649.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The thunder shower last Saturday was quite heavy and the lightning splin- tered several telegraph poles between Great Harrington and Egremont. killed a COW for William Day, struck tree near Squire Palmer's dwelling and tore strip out of Ward Lewis's veranda floor on the north side of his house. The floor was about four feet from the ground and there is not any mark on any part of the veranda or house above or below the floor except the strip about an inch wide which was torn in splinters and scattered on the floor. It looks as if the force came from the earth up through the floor.
 Dr Whittlesey played the great organ last Sunday, the organist, Miss Anna Gibson, being out of town.
 MT Edwin D. Strong and better half left last week Tuesday for home, going via Albany, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Chicago to Vail, Ia.
 All the principal business houses dis play emblems of mourning for General Grant.
 A farmer in the west part of this town killed large water black snake Friday. The snake exhibited disposition to fight; the farmer got his gun and shot the reptile.
 At St James's Episcopal church Sun day morning re-dedication sermon was preached, owing to recent alterations made in the church and chancel.
 Col Samuel B. Sumner of Bridgeport is spending vacation in town, this be- ing his native village.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
GRE MHLE.

Miss Nellie Sweet is stopping with her aunt, Mrs H. P. Harris.
 Miss Hattie Grant from Nangatuck is with her grandmother, Mrs Jennette B. Grant.
 Theron J. Gibbs is visiting friends in Amenia, N. Y.
 Fighting Alley sustains it's reputation well. On Sunday some of the women in that vicinity had free fight as they supposed, but Sheriff Perry was around Monday morning probably to teach them to observe the Sabbath.
 Patrick Mullen, after lingering ill., ness, died last Friday night. His fu- neral, which occurred Sunday Afternoon, vas largely attended. His was the third
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
FAOILIOR Ns. UTILIOR.

The following lines were written recently tt a young lady on her birthday. who was heard to say. "I believe in taking life easy" The years of life were rolling round, When once in Litchfeld there was found A maid who bore mid summers heat A banner which was very neat
 Facilior! Her brow was white, her eye was blue, Her cheeks were red with rosy hue, And still she uttered, plainly heard, The Accents of that strange. strange word,
 Fdcilior! At first we thought in very truth She meant to spend sn easier youth Than others who did all the work, But soon we found she was no shirk.
 Fdciior! She played the same Of tennis well; She made some chocolate creams to sell; She rowed boat as we'll as one Who never left thing half done.
 FdciLior! She soon intends fine cake to make And bread the lghtest well to bake. she'u learn it all at cooking school Next winter, with receipt and rule.
 Fdctlior! And now we see her life bellies The motto which she ever cries. An easier life she'll never find, Tho ever present in her mind
 Fdcitior! And since her birthday now is here, A time which comes but once 8 year, We'll change the word so that it reads The life in truth its owner leads
 UtlLoT! Utilior it now shall be. More useFnp' now we all shall see Inscribed on banner very neat; A word we often shall repeat
 Utili0r!
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
EAST CANAAN.

Homer Allyn finished having last Wednesday.
 George w. Cowdrey is visiting his father at Ithica, N. Y.
 Rev William H. Ellis occupied the pulpit last Sabbath, speaking in the interest of the colored race.
 Louise A. Rood of Mt Vernon, N. Y., IS spending several weeks with A. F. Briggs family.
 The tobacco crop is very promising in this section.
 William Adam sold 600 bottles of gin ger pop and sarsaparilla last week.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
6OUTHFHELD.

Friday and Saturday of last week were intensely warm, but Saturday it rained very finely-a set-in for dog days. . I. R. Baldwin was expected home last week but had not arrived up to Sat urday night.
 Farmers made nasty mow last week with hay, rye, etc.
 MT Mute, who breaches at New Marl- boro and this place, we learn is looking after horse he has not bought yet.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29
WEST CORNWALL.

Miss Nellie Cochrane is making her annual visit at Mir William Marsh's in Sharon.
 Miss Randall of New York is a guest at MT John Woods.
 Charles Smith of Danbury spent Sun- day with his aunt, Mrs Isaac Marsh.
 Miss Sadie Oldfeld of Stockbridge is stopping with her grandmother for few weeks.
 MT William G. Wood, with the Anso- nia clock company New York, is spend ing short vacation at home.
 Mrs c. D. Blinn and sister, Miss Mary Blinn of New Milford, visited friends in town last week.
 MT David Ross, Cochrane Brothers boss plumber. has gone to do job for an old customer in West Virginia.
 The national colors, appropriately draped in mourning in honor of the dead hero, are floating over our streets.
 Misses Lou-Ella and Nellie Gregory of Bridgeport are guests at Robert N. CochraDe.
 Miss Jennie Mallinson went to New York on Monday and intends to set sail for England some time the present week.
 Major Nickerson Esq has been visiting old friends in this place this week.
 The family of George Hughes has in- creased rapidly the past week by the arrival of several little folks form New York.
 Will Oldfeld is stopping at the Union depot in Canaan for few weeks.
 MT Charles Owen has gone to Wood stock, N. Y., for few days visit.
 Miss Jessie Hart of Cherry Hill is in Bridgeport having her eyes treated by on occulist there.
 Miss Jennie Cochrane closed her school in Sharon the 9th inst, where she had given perfect satisfaction the past year.
 Mrs George B. Crooker of Bridgeport is visiting her sister. Mrs w. E. Weed.
 George Brewster of Cream Hill has just purchased of s. Pratt, Lltchfeld, fine carriage horse for the pleasure of the city boarders. ..
 MT and Mrs Ransom F. Smith are in Poughkeepsie, the guests of Rev Way land Spaulding.
 Closing out sale of millinery goods at the emporium commences this week. All that is left going at cost. Secure bargains while you may.
 Mir W. Potter died on Tuesday eve- ming the 21st, at the age of "A years, af- ter about two weeks suffering from paralysis. His funeral was attended on Friday in the chapel and the remains taken to Lime Rock for burial. Miss Alice New closed her very suc- cessful year of school on the 18th inst with public examination, which pass ed very satisfactory to all present. Misses Kate Salweski and Dell Cochrane were neither absent nor tardy during the year. The school numbered B and reached an average attendance of %. All were kindly remembered by gifts from their teacher, who in return was the recipient of plush hand mirror from the scholars as a reminder of their pleasant and profitable term of 1Ss4-5.
 The Red Stockings went to Lime Rock last week and played a match game of base ball with the club at that place and came off victorious by score of 28 to 35. The biggest run and shortest stop" of the day made by CharlesWhitney, apparently "ball bent" with eye turned skyward he collided with Brother Potter, who was advanc- ing at "full head" speed toward the same ''kid covered sphere" with such force as to cause gnashing of eye-teeth with bent ribs, upholstered shoulders" and "deep drawn sides" for the days when "base bawls" were unknown.