Connecticut western news., 1889-09-25
NEW ENGLAND NEWS.

into systems of taxation in Maine and other States.
 It is currently reported that Franklin Nourse. agent of the York Mills in Saco, Me-, the York and also of the Everett Mills in Massachusetts, This position was made vacant by the death of W. G. Saltonstall of Boston.
 The camp of the apprentice boys of the training ship New Hampshire at Newport, R. l., has been named Camp Tracy, in honor of the Secretary of the Navy. The camp is under strict military discipline and routine.
 Darius D. Webster, 6s years of age, fell from roof while shingling at St. Johns bury, Vt., last week, and received injuries which terminated fatally. A serious accident occurred on the Boston l& Maine railroad about 3.30 a. m. Saturday, the 21st, between Lancaster and South Lan- caster. A freight train got about half way between Lancaster and South Lancaster, when both trains met in collision. Engi- neer Edward Lawrence of Rochester had his killed, and Peter Petro injured about the head and body. The cars, 13 in number, | were piled on top of each other. The en- zines were totally ruined. The other engi- riding on the locomotive, and other em- l ployes, are said to be more or less injured, having received sprains and bruises, if not something worse.
 Hon. Joseph G. Hoyt, for the past B years | almost continuously postal clerk on the Far rington branch of the Maine Central railroad, died last week from an affection of the liver. | He was 69 years old. He was state senator ill 1S57-5S. He was prominent Republican and was recognized as party leader.
 The Suburban Press Association at its | monthly session at the Crawford House, Boston, listened to the report of the dele | gates to the national editorial convention, l ho11 of nofro ATSpb nnn of fhn tom X business done at Detroit was the appointment l of large committee to labor for change in the law of libel in all states of the Union. | Steps were taken toward the change of the published in the commonwealth will be en- roled for the fray, in unison with the large roll of the suburban press, to the end that newspapers have the same rights that do other branches of business. Several applica- | tions for membership were received from New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Massa- chusetts editors.
 Capt. Benjamin L. Payne, of the second police precinct, Providence, died last week of drOpsy. He was appointed on the force 20 years ago, and was promoted until he reached the captaincy for meritorious service. He 1 was in his 4Sth year, and leaves widow and five children.
 On Saturday, the 21st, the long train bear ing the New England Grocers' excursion party from Washington rolled into the Old Colony depot. The 1920 excursionists fairly thronged the spacious structure. The out going midday trains bore to their homes the hundreds from every state in New England. It was, by far, the largest personally conduct ed tour ever made in New England, and it's projector and manager, Mir. Benjamin John son, and his able ieutenants, Messrs. A. c. Dowse and A. L. Jansson, were fairly over- whelmed with congratulations.
 Ex-Alderman Peter H. Corr has purchased | the Old Colony Iron Company plant at East l Taunton, Mass. This property consists of 165 acres of land, a valuable water power, brick factory 3OOx40 feet, large storehouse, 90 tenement houses and other buildings.
 Herring are reported quite abundant in Machias, and large quantities are being taken 1 ill that river. The fish are large, very few of them being suitable for sardines.
 The recent St. Jean Baptiste fair at Man. chester, netted $500.
 In Lempster, N. H., and vicinity, some fields of potatoes barely pay for digging, while others show only fair yield.
 pr. o. B. Way has been chosen president of the Western. New Hampshire Musical As sociation of Claremont.
 The city of Keene, N. H., is erecting an or namental arch and gateway at the entrance to Wheelock Park in that city to cost 5000.
 The first annual meeting of the Newport, N. H. Horse Breeders Association will be held at the Riverside Driving Park in that town on Oct. 2.
 It is stated that by clerical error the char. ter granted at the last session of the Legis. | lature of N. H. for the Exeter and Amesbury Railroad does not contain the signature of the Governor, which renders it valid.
 The largest taxpayers in New London are these: Scythe Manufacturing Company, $260 Gen. Luther McCutchins, $15O; Gen. Daniel F. Colby, $13O; Austin Morgan, $108, and A. l H. Whipple, $1OO.
 l orl,o hou ceived orders for forging five large shafts fol ocean steamers. Their work Is so driving that a large increase in workmen has been made including 30 in the scrap mill.
 There are at present 1908 children in the public schools of Burlington, gain of 121 over 1888.
 A new lodge of Odd Fellows is to be estab- lished at Brandon, Vt. St. Johnsbury will have the free delivery system, commencing Oct. l.
 Some 800 new books have just been added to the St. Albans Public Library.
 Black River Academy at Ludlow, Vt. has recently received 8 gift of $25OO from Hon Dexter Richards, of Newport, N. H.
 Col. z. M. Mansur, of Island Pond, Vt Is favorably mentioned as a candidate for De partment Commander of the G. A. R. sfol 1890. .... sa-.
 It is estimated that the census for 1890 vii
 
 least 335 ,OOO; gain of 5000 over 1880.
 Heavy rains interfered with the holding o1 the Rutland county, Lamoille county and Dog River Valley fairs the past week and caused their postponement.
 Barney Short, aged 30 years, was struck by train on the Boston and Maine Railroad in Haverhill and instantly killed last week He was shoemaker by trade, and leaves nc family.
 The directors of the Exeter (N.H.) Manu featuring Company have filled the vacancy in the office of President by the choice o1 William J. Dale, Jr., First Assistant Post master of Boston. He is the son of Surg Gen Dale, U. s. A. retired, and is a cousin o1 the late President.
 The Grand Army men in the northern sec tion of New Hampshire are arranging for { reunion and campfire, to occur at Gorham or the evening of Sept. 24.
 Extended arrangements are being made fol the annual reunion of the Twelfth Regiment Veterans, which will occur at Meredith or September 27.
 The following have been appointed com : tion of the Nashua Soldiers and Sailors Mon ument on October 15: Mayor c. H. Burke Gen. Ira Cross, Hon. F. A. McKean, Hon J. H. Tolles, Col. D. J.. Copp, W. D. Cad well Dr. A. w. Petit, Col. F. G. Moves, A } s. Eaton, Charles W. Stevens, P. Lonergar and Dr. R. B. Prescott, the latter secretary. The contingent from New Hampshire tt the triennial conclave of the Grand Encamp , ment of Knights Templars at Washington , will number about 200 Knights, representing the commentaries in Concord, Manchester Laconia. Dover, Nashua and Keene. A P special train will leave Concord on October s at ? p. m., and their headquarters at Wash ington will be at the Metropolitan an6 National Hotels. Rublees Band of Lax, Village will accompany the party.
 John Hamilton emnloyed as gardener ant