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Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
CANAAN VALLEY.

April weather-sunshine and showers.
 School commences Monday, with Miss Lena Roberts as teacher. Miss Sarah Sardam is teaching in district No 5.
 John Sardam's little daughter, Minnie, is quite sick with severe cold.
 Miss Clara Bottum will teach the school in Wadsworth district during the spring term. a. Mrs Walter Trask, of Curtisville, is visiting at Wm Amstead's.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK

CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK
 Easter was celebrated at the M. B.. church Sunday evening, by @ concert and appropriate services. The pulpit was removed and the platform was banked with blooming plants. Particu- larly noticeable was gigantic calla containing nine stalks and filling very large jar, but the blossoms were of ordinary size. It was owned by Mrs Eli Sherman. The concert opened with violin and organ duet followed by "Sweet Easter Bells" by the school responsive reading invocation solo and chorus by Belle Hanchett; recita- tion by Louise Shondy recitation by Winnie Reynolds recitation "He is Risen," by Clarence Reynolds; recita- tions, Bessie Finkle, Lona Finkle, Minnie Barnum, Winnie Reynolds, Edna Spur, Maud Prince, Carrie Owen Nellie Hayward, Marjorie Hart, Belle Colepaugh solo, "He IS Risen," by Mrs Frank Hanchett "Happy Easter Bells," by the school. Rev MT Rey- holds made few remarks concerning the work of the school. A collection was taken for the Sunday School Missionary society of the church. The singing of the Coronation was followed by the benediction. They all sustained their parts we'll and there WAS large congregation.
 The death of Benjamin Abbott, al his residence in Bloomington, Ill.,, is announced. He died suddenly. He was formerly resident of this place and married daughter of the late Lee Garfield He had three children who have arrived at maturity. He was from his affable and very accommoda ting manner, beloved by all who formed his acquaintance.
 Mrs I. DeVer Warner, of Bridgeport and Mir and Mrs H. F. Greenman ant daughter recently were guests of MI and Mrs B. J. Hornbeck.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
FALLS VILLAGE.

The "Union Gospel Temperance society will hold forth at the NJ. E. church on the evening of May 7th.
 Mir Peter 0. Storm was taken ill with pleurisy last week and is at the present writing in critical condition.
 David Bloomer is now confined to his bed, with no prospect of very speedy recovery.
 John Welch has been confined to his bed for several days, with rheumatism.
 The Kickapoo Indians came here Monday for few days stay, to sell their medicines and sound the war whoop.
 Rev W. H. Moore, secretary of the Home Missionary society for Conn, preached at the Cong church Sunday.
 The Luciers Novelty Co.,, which played in Citizens hall Friday night, is one of the most popular companies that have visited this place, having a fair house and giving perfect satisfaction.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
SHEFFIELD.

The ordination and installation of Rev Mir Muller will take place in the Congregational church on Thursday of this week :. :. Miss Mary Wilcox, who is teaching in Winsted, is home for Q vacation of one week :. ;. MT and Mrs John Senigo, of Boston Corners, N. Y., spent Sunday in town as the guests of Mrs Coon. =. MT Charles Spur, life long resident of this town, and one of the most successful farmers in southern Berkshire, died at his residence in this town on Monday morning. -. Moving is still in order Tn this village. John R. Briggs has moved into the Sage house. John M. Benjamin has moved into the Bills house. Dr Frank l.. Smith will occupy the house vacated by MT Benja- min and Harry Andrews is moving from Ashley Falls into the house of w. D. French.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
Forced To Eeave Home.

Over 60 people were forced to leave their homes yesterday to call for free trial pack age of Lanes Family Medicine. If your blood is bad, your liver and kidneys out of order, if you are constipated and have head ache and an unsightly complexion, don't fail to call on any druggist to-day for a free sample of this grand remedy. The ladies praise 1t. Everyone likes it. Large-size package 30 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01

Miss Alice B. Sage will sail from New York by White Star Steamer "Germa- nia, Wednesday. May 1st, in company with her friends, Miss B. w. Green wood, of Brooklyn, N. Y, Mrs Pomeroy, of Troy, Pa, and Mrs Gray, of Elmira, N. Y., for an extended trip through Europe, returning the middle of Aug ust. The excursion is arranged by B. M. Jenkins, tourist agency, 257 Broad way, N. Y., to visit the principal cities of Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzer- land, Austria, Germany and Belgium, and many other places of interest on the route
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
Enws Respecting Newspapers,

EnWs Respecting Newspapers, Printed for the benefit of those who think that ordering a paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 "n subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the poet-oflcs to which they are d. fected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers dscon- 0nued.
 "Subecribers who do not give express notice to the contrary considered as wishing to continue their subscriptions.
 "Ifsubscribers order tho odiscontinusnce oftheir paper the pu ubishers may continue to send them until all arrears are paid"
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01

nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, U March 18th, 1889.
 Estate of John Wing, late of Sharon, in said District, deceased.
 The court of probate for the district of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 E. K. DEAN, Administrator. 20 Address Amenia Union,
 Duchess County, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
G|'l[| G|'l[!|Eht &tM$. SAMUEL G. BECl{LEY.
 EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
Subscr cripsiOn Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to Smith 5juls9 indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889. It Is hoped that as indicated by the date on their papers, Is always correct, and when they pay for re- renewal of their subscription will observe whether their date Is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon Is prima facie evil dence of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
Hats ! Hats !

Hats for Men, Hats for Boys, hats for All, bought direct from the manufac- turer in case lots. Fine soft Flexible Stiff Hats, very light in weight, easy and comfortable on your head. Gan save you soc. on every Stiff Hat pur- chased
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Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01

RESTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court. lJApril 23d, 1889.
 Estate of Mary A. Adams, late of North Canaan in said District, deceased.
 The court of probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 JAY E. SPAULDING, Executor. P. o. Address. Winsted, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01

RESTRICT ot Salisbury, ss. Probate Court DApril. 27th, A. D. 1989
 Estate of William Bundy, late of Salisbury, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the credi- tors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred 6 recovery. All per- sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 WILLIAM B. PERRY, Executor. Address, Lakeville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
Hartford and Connecticut Vest
 ern Railroad.


 ern Railroad. Runs from Hartford to Rhinebcck on the Hud :. son river where it connects with the N. Y. c. & H. R. Railroad.
 Commencing Feb. 10. 1889.
 GOING WEST. 7.30 a. m. For Rhinebeck. l23G D m. For Millerton. ll50 a. m. For Rhinebeck, connecting wf.H trains on the N. Y. c. & H. R railroad $40 D. m. For Millerton. 6.45 p. m. For Millerton.
 GOING EAST. $40 a. m. For Hartford, connecting at Win sted for Waterbury and Bridgeport; at Simsbury for Westfeld, Northampton, Williamsburg and Holyoke; at Hartford with express for Springfield and Boston and all points North and East, arriving In Boston at S.30 D. m, and for New Ha- ven, arriving at 1.24 D. m; also for vii. limantic New London, Providence and New York. 25l p, m. For Hartford, connecting at Win sted for Waterbury and Bridgeport; at Simsbury for Westfield and HOlyoke; at Hartford for New Haven, Springfield and Boston. 6.4b p. m. For West Winsted.
 s. B. OPDYKE, Genl. supt, WALTER PEARcE, 0en1. Pass. Agent.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
Leg0L Notices.

nISTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court, U April 23d, 1889.
 Estate of Alanson Preston, late of Corn wall, in said District. deceased.
 Upon the application of Eliza c. Preston, praying that an instrument in writing, pur- porting to be the last will and testament of said deceased, may be proved, approved allowed and admitted to probate, as per
 ORDERED, that sad application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Cornwall, in said district, on the 3d day of May, 1889, at one o'clock in the afternoon, said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district and by posting copy on the public sign-post in the town of Cornwall, in said district. Certified by GEO. c. HARRISON Judge
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01

nISTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate court,
 ) April 18th, 1889.
 Estate of Joseph o. Brinton, late of Sails bury, in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the district of Salisbury, hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 JOSEPH BRINToN, Executor.
 Address Falls Village, Conn.
 nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, U Feb. 1st, 1889.
 Estate of Edward Smith, late of the town of Dover. in the county of Duchess and state of New York, who died leaving estate in said district, deceased. The court of probate for the district of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for sette- ment. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery.NAll persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to. AMANDA D. TOWNSEND, Administrative 20 Address, Sharon, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
 One Fear, strictly in adcance, $2.00 Sir Months, 1.Oo Three Months, 50 Simple Gopses,
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
T10eLerS' Guide.

LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. $40 .. m., for Bridgeport and New York with through car. S.05 p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 2.3s p. m., for Bridgeport and New York, with through Drawing Room Car. 6.45 p. m., for for Bridgeport and New York. Sunday Milk, s.45 p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York.
 Connect at Brookfleld Junction with trains to and from Danbury.
 VIM. Fl. STEVENSON,
 Vice-Pres't. and Genl Manager. W. K. LYON, Supt, A. w. PERRIN,
 Gen. Pass. Agt :.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-01
Business Cards.
J.. R. HARDENBERCH.

4 TTORNEY and Counsellor at Law Judge 0 | A Probate, etc. Canaan, Conn
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-03

There are now three horses in Robert Bon
ners New York city stable with records be
low 2:20. They are Maud S, 2:0s>l; f.arus
2:1S1l, and Pickard, o:lsH. The queen of the
trotting turf is locking the picture OF health
this spring, says an exchange. Mr. Bonner
joys her every morning. Rarus is beginning
to show the weight Of his % years, still be has
as good an appetite as any horse in the stable
and is always ready for his feed he occu.
pies the box opposite to that in which Dexter
died little over year ago. richards box
is between the famous pair that COST Mr.
Bonner $4,000. BE is typical race horse,
having the deep muscular quarters ead finish
that impresses any one tAat looks him over
The Horseman.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-03

final preparations in some neighboring house
They are stripped to the buff and well rubbed
down with tonic mixtures of which alcohol
always forms the basis. Most trainers require
their men to wear a strengthening plaster
while fighting This plaster is made of equal
parts Of Burgundy pitch and beeswax, and is
spread on a wide strip of soft sheepskin by
the blade of hot knife. The plaster gener-
ally passes over the regions Of the kidneys
behind and laps over the bowels and stomach
In front. 1t is put on as tightly as possible
and not only keeps the parts of the body it
covers in glow, but is supposed to corset
them as well
The men wear tight fitting knee brooches,
stockings and laced shoes, which have each
three spikes on their bottoms, which spikes
must not be above three-eighths of an inch
long, and are for the purpose II preventing
the feet from slipping. A silk handkerchief,
called the 'colors, u is tied around each mans
waist as belt.
THE FIGHT BEGUN.
When the referee has been chosen he takes
his stand at one of the center stakes of the
ring, with the time keepers at his side. Then
he orders the men and their seconds to shake
hands as token that there is no enmity be-
tween them.
What farce this viii be in the present.
case, for each man hates the other with all
his might The men and their seconds obey
the mandate, advance TO the scratch" in the
center Of the ring and shake 'six hands
across" Each trio then returns to its corner.
In a moment the referee asks, Are you
ready3" AS soon as an affirmative response
has been received from each principal. he
calls ssTinefn Instantly the men rise from
their chairs, advance TO the center of the
ring and put up their guards" They stand
with their left feet extended, the balls only
of their right feet touching the ground.
Each man has his left arm about half ex-
tended, with its fist about on a level with
his shoulder blade. Tho right arm is held
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-03
An ETectual Disguise.

miss Blondine," said Mr.. Baxter TO his
typewriter, my wife is coming down to the
Office tomorrow. Would it-er-be asking too
much of you toer-appear as awkward as pos
sibler'
Certainly not" replied Miss Blondine.
and she added, thoughttully, ''in order to
have no doubt about the matter, viii wear
dress that buttons up the back-"-Cloak
aud Suit Review
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-03

Facts Regarding the Man Who
Proposes to Fight Sullivan.
HIS RECORD AS A PUGILIST.

The Coming Contest Is Likely to Be the
Last That VIII Take Place in the
United States Under the Rules Of the
London Prize Ring.
The fight for the pugilistic championship
Of the world between John L. Sullivan and
Jake Kilrain is probably the last that viii
ever take place in the United States under
London prize ring rules. The spirit of the
age is against old fashioned fights, and if
boxing is ever winked at by the authorities,
as it is now in many places, it viii be when
the mems hands are incased In padded box
ing gloves Even now many athletic clubs
only permit boxing under their auspices when
the referee has the power to instantly stop Z
contest, when it is seen that ono of the boxers
is so inferior to the other that to prolong it
would only be to subject the inferior man to
useless punishment
There is no such consideration for the fight
ers in London rule fights. When man who
fights under them enters ring he knows that
in 1t he must remain until he beats his an
tagonist or is beaten by him. As part Of my
journalistic work have reported in my time
twenty-nine executions and dozens Of prize
fights, and l never in my life saw a
twenty-four foot ring built that it did not
in some way remind me of a scaffold
The stakes Of a ring are turned round
and are about eight feet long and are
sharpened TO q point at the bottom.
The rules require that the ring be pitched
on "a level piece of turf" and when this is
found one of the posts is driven about eigh-
teen inches into the ground by repeated blows
of heavy sledge hammer. This forms the
corner post, and when ell are properly driven,
the four corner posts are usually stifened by
guys. Then rope is passed through holes
bored in the stakes about two feet above the
level Of the ground, until all are encircled by
it. When it is drawn as taut as possible, it
is securely fastened and the operation is re-
peated near the top Of the stakes, and when
the top rope is fastened the ring is complete
The work is all done by volunteers who act
under the direction of some experienced man
who is usually an old, retired veteran of tbs
ring.
FINAL PREPARATIONS.
While the ring is being built the pugilist
who are to figure in it usually receive their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14

The princely gift of a resident will enable
the grimy manufacturing city of Pittsburg to
have what it has always needed public park
No matter what the requirements of business,
NO city is happy or for a very long period pros
porous which has no open spaces for the recre-
alton Of its citizens, and if wrong start has
been made, as in the case of the west Pennsyl-
vania metropolis. no time should be lost in re-
trieying the error. The hearty rejoicing in
Pittsburg over Mrs. Shenley's timely gift sug
gssts to the people of Washington a strict ad-
hsrence to the principle that the city's parking
spaces shall not be sacrificed. either to the
railroads or to the brick and mortar of public
buildings. Another suggestion Of importance
in this connection is that the site of large
pubic park, such as that proposed. to be formed
along Rock creek, should be secured by the
government within the Districts limits before
rise in values renders the acquisition too ex-
pensive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14
There was q time when the American flag

There was q time when the American flag
Heated from the masthead of thousands of ves-
sels and in all parts Of the civilized world.
That time must come again. A seaboard nation
without ships is q ship without sails or steam.
There were times when Athens, aftervard SO
grand in her sea career, contented herself with
the culture Of olives for local consumption and
barter with her neighbors on the land side.
But this did not last long. Athens found, as
Carthage did, that no state on the
coast could afford to be without ves-
sells. Freedom and wealth have followed
the acquisition OF ships. And no land which
has ever had them has willingly given them up,
save our own. A great sea-exposed nation
shipless, relying upon other and sometimes
smaller nations for the expectation Of its pro-
ducts and the importation Of its foreign sup
pliesi Surely this is monstrous anomaly that
cannot exist for an extended period. Surely
American pride and interest will be equal to
the task, which all see to be a national one, Of
restoring our foreign commerce in American
bottoms. At this time when an international
conference upon trade relations is in progress,
and another congress concerned with marine
charts and signals is also sitting at the nations
capital, 1t Is peculiarly fitting to consider meas
pres Of restoration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14

Recent utterances Of the republican Presi-
dent in his message. the democratic Chief JUS
tice in his centennial speech, and the demo-
cratic ex-President in his banquet speech at
Boston, indicate their substantial agreement in
support OF the merit system of appointments
and In opposition to the degrading spoils sys-
tenn. They may properly be viewed as exam
plars Of the good faith and good sense of the
opposing political parties. They give voice to
;he prevailing public opinion but throw cold
water upon the political striker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14

An, there--the Shah there! Brazirs revolu-
ton followed so soon by the promise of the
liking Of Kings" to give Persia a new and freer
code of laws modelled on those Of Europel How
the mighty shadow of George Washington pro-
jects on the page Of modern history! One hun
dred years bear witness to the grandeur of the
aims Of our fathers and the value Of the insti-
buttons they established.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14

The partisan will endeayor to find some way
70 get around the obstruction placed in his
path by the Australian or secret ballot. That
was to be expec ted So far as his efforts are
eonhned,a as they were Wednesday in the Boston
municipal election, to the issue, outside the
precincts Of the voting booths fcircuIars to re-
mind the intending voter Of his party allie
glance. there is no harm done to the system of
pure and independent choice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14

The Congressional Directory is a record of
idiosyncrasy. Some new members give every
local honor ever conferred on them. while
certain Of the older ones merely mention the
post Office address and the number of the Con-
crosses to which they have been elected. with
an indication of their politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14

Sir John Lubbock has found time to count
the house ay's wing fappings per minute, bu.
not q word does he say Of the q, I2g ships thai
he takes at the northwest corner Of ones nose
nor Of the innumerable perambulations across
ones baldheaded area. Even science hath its
limit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14
HrApouARrERs Foa You,

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only prices in your favor but owing 70 our pur
pose Of having only limited number Of departments
snd making each complete - possible. variety n
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Gloves 19c. to "a. as pair.
Lsces Sc. TO IS. SO yard
Rubber Garments 81. 80 to el7.96 each
Warm skirts &C. 10 ass sscA.
listers % to esq each.
Jackets s2ss to s35 each
Seal Goats SEQ to e37 each.
Jerseys .6s to "a. so each.
Corsets SEQ 70 1850 each
Books Sc. to 90 each
xm.s Cards lc. 70 %. SO Zach
Toilet Cases Csc to els each.
Dress Patterns CSC. to $50 each
Ribbons DC. 20 ei.6s ysrd.
Lace scarfs q TO els Zach.
Fur Muns SOC. to elosseh.
Fur Sets 81 25 to eco each.
Collars for csc. 70 % each
Mems scarfs 25c. 70 q each.
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Corner 18th IT and Pennsylvsnia ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14

The action yesterday of the Virginia legisla-
lure in urging the Virginia members of Con-
sress TO support the claims of Washington for
The site OF the worlds fair is what was ex-
Pected- Maryland and West Virginia will also
sustain the only right course in tins matter,
and the other states will see in due time that
national exposition for international purposes
can be held only at the national capital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14

Crispi is worthy successor of Cavour. Un-
der his recent and mastery policy Italy has
acquired vast territory in Abyssinia and
Ethiopia with population estimated at over
twenty million souls.