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Connecticut western news., 1890-06-11
STATE NEWS.

This seasons shad catch in the Con- | necticut will aggregate 500, ,OOO
 The proposed meeting of bee keepe rs at New Milford has been postponed till fall.
 Mir Elisha Turner, of Torrington, has presented the Young Mems Christian association with building lot for which he paid $2,OOO.
 The work of grading the agricultural grounds and trctting park at Winsted is being vigorously pushed. The force now at work on the grounds consists of 40 men and nearly half as many teams. A neat little monument has been placed at the grave of Chole Lankton, in New Hartford, and bears this inscrip- tion: "Born February 26, 1872, died January 16, 1890. An invalid so years. Neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away. ,
 The factory hands of Danbury and Bethel are beginning to get demoralized on the Louisiana lottery question. Every cent that can be scraped up is being invested in this enterprise, all 
 factories drew sum of money.
 The house known as the Whiting house at Winchester Center, was struck by lightning early Thursday morning and burned to the ground. The neigh bors responded and tried to save the building but their efforts were useless Loss $1 800, insurance about $1 1000.
 Thomas Dunn, the wife-murderer of Stamford, was brought before Judge Fem in the superior court at Bridge port lyesterday morning charged with murder. He pleaded guilty of man. slaughter, which was accepted by the state, and was sentenced to state prison for term of seven years. Dunn, passion threw an earthen vessel at his wife, striking her on the head. She died from the effects of the blow several days later.
 SToNE-Ro pretty we'd ding took place at the home of MT and Mrs T. A. Evans, on Chestnut street, Bethel, Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock The contracting parties were Miss Mary Rodemeyer and Leroy Stone. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Henry L. Slack before large assemblage of friends and relatives of the bride and groom. The room in which the ceremony was performed was handsomely decorated with flowers and vines, presenting a pretty appearance. Will F. Sherman presided at the organ and played the wedding march. At the close of the ceremony the guests were invited to another room, where nice spread had been prepared, and some time was spent in partaking of the refreshments, and good social time enjoyed. The presents were numerous and handsome, and the newly married couple have the best wishes of a host of Bethel friends. They will immediately go to housekeeping at their new home on Truth street, Bethel, where they have rooms already furnished.-[Dan- bury News
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Harrison Veterans.

The regular monthly meeting of the Harrison Veterans of 184O was held, yesterday afternoon, at the rooms of the Young Mems Republican Club, Presi- dent Gatling in the chair. The death of one member was reported as having occurred during the last month-the late George A. Bodge. It was voted that the Rev Hiram Eddy, D. D., of Canaan, be invited to deliver an address at the next meeting, July 3, and that the monthly meeting in August be omitted. - Hartford Courant, June 6.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-11

According to the results of an in quiry instituted by the French govern ment, there are at present in France 2,OO0, 900 households in which there has been no child; 3, 800, GOO in which there was one; ?, 500, 900, two children; 1, 500, GOO, three; about 1000, 900 four; 5BO,- 900, five; 53O, ,OOO, six, and 100000, navn oz more
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Conn. Temperance Union.

The Conn. Temperance Union is making itself felt throughout the state. In the two months since the new secretary, Rev J. H. James, of Rock vile, began his work, he has visited IA places in five counties, delivering 25 sermons and addresses. MT J. D.. Woodbridge, the agent, in the same time gave IT addresses. Both have engagements to speak extending into July. $500 letters and circulars have been sent from the office of the Secre- tary, and 39,O00 pages of literature distributed by colporters since April 1.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-11
A Philistine,s Suggestion.

'That's fine black mass you have there. Way don't you''-
 "Well, whata"
 "Why don't you paint the whole canvas black as the ace of spades and call it Night in Central Africa2' "-New York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-11
ern R. R. Go. Poughkeepsie Bridge Route.

Commencing Monday, May 26th, 1890. /
 GOING WEST.
 Leave Canaan 6.15 m, Poughkeepsie 800 m, arrive Campbell Hall 1905 m, connect ing with P P & and N Y O& R.
 Leave Canaan $40 m, mixed train for Campbell Hall.
 Leave Hartford 6.55 m, Canaan 800 a m. making close connection at Boston Corners with north and south bound Harlem trains ]; at Silvernails Junction with train for Rhine beck, arrive at Po'keepsie 1.09 a m, leaving passengers for north and south bound trains on N Y c & H R R, arrive Campbell Hall 12.l2 m, leaving passengers for points on PP&B.
 Leave Hartford 1925 a m, Canaan 12.3O p m, close connection with Harlem south bound train at 1.20 p m, at Boston Corners, bound train at 2.10 p m: at Silvernails with train for Rhinebeck, arrive Pokeepsie 2.38 Leave Hartford 11.25 a. m., Express for Bethlehem, Allentown, Reading and Harris burgh, stops at Simsbury, Winsted, Norfolk, Canaan, Lakeville, Boston Corners and Leave Hartford s.3O m, Canaan 5.3o m, Po'keepsie 7.44 p m, arrive Campbell Hall 8.36 p m, making close connection with Pacific Express on & w R R for all points west Leave Hartford GAO p m, accommodation train for Canaan.
 Leave Hartford, Sundays only. $40 m, West Winsted 800 D m, Canaan 3.45 m, Po'keepsie 600 m arrive Campbell Hall 700 p m, leaving passengers for N O & W express train for west.
 GOING EAST.
 Leave Canaan 6.1O m. close connection at Winsted with Naug train, leaving Winsted at at 7.O5 a m, arrive Hartford 8.22 m, making close connection with express on N Y N H & H R for New York, also with Boston Express on N Y & N B R R.
 Leave Campbell Hall 6.3O m, Rhinebeck TOY a m. Po'keepsie 7.3O m, Canaan $40 a m Simsbury HIS m, leaving passengers for north and south bound trains on Northamp- ton Div; arrive Hartford 11.45 m, close connection with train for Boston on YNH & H R R.
 Leave Campbell Hall Il. 40 m, Po'keepsie 12.45 m, Canaan 2.50 m, Winsted 3.44 p m, leaving passengers for Naug. south bound train at 4.52 p m, Simsbury 4.33 m, leaving ampton Div. at 5.18 p m, arrive Hartford 5.10 p m. making close connection with limi- ted express on Y & N B R R for Boston, at 5.10 p m.
 Leave Maybrook Junction 1245 p. m., Ex- press for Hartford and Boston, stops, at Poughkeepsie, Boston Corners, Lakeville, Canaan, Norfolk, Winsted and Simsbury, arrive Hartford 5.25 p. m.
 Leave Campbell Hall 3.55 m, Pokeepsie 5.15 m, Rhinebeck 2.45 m, Canaan 726 m arriving Hartford 925 m, making close connection with Washington Express on N Y R R at 9.30 p m, also with train on N NH All RR.
 m, Canaan 446 p m, arrive Hartford 6.85 m, making close connection with limited express trains north and south on N H & H for all points north and south.
 Leave Po'keepsie for Canaan, daily except Sunday, 4.20 p m, arrive Canaan 0.9 P n.
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Voice from speaking tube-Help Help :! I've caught man in my room. Oh, what shall I do Clerk (to himself) That's the funny old maid in 49. Clerk through the tube)-Lock the door l; you'll never have chance to get another.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-11
A Proper Apology,

That isn't a very good picture of the baby, Is it, Lottiea"
 No, sir; but he isn't very good baby" -Harper's Young People
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-11
The Age of Crazes.

First Enthusiast-Have you seen the ossifed man2
 Second Enthusiast-Yes. Have you seen ''The Angelus7"-New York Weekly.
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HGDeZers' Guide.

L5UOCLC1C , TULCLC. HOusatOnic Railroad. MAIN LINE.
 May 12, 1890. Passenger trains leave Canaan, GOING NORTH $40 8. m. for Pittsfeld, North Adams also Albany, via State Line. 12.3O p. m., for Pittsfeld with through car for State Line. Connecting for the West. 7.22 p. m., New York limited Express, with through Drawing Room Car and Coaches for Pittsfeld, connecting via. State Line for Albany.
 9.55 a. m., Sunday Mail for Pittsfeld.
 LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. $40 8. m., for Bridgeport and New York with through car. 2.33 p. m., for Bridgeport, with through Drawing Room Car for New York, 3.21 p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 5.17 D. m., New York limited Express, with through Drawing Room Car and Coaches to New York. 6.30 p. m., for Bridgeport and New York. Sunday Milk, 3.45 p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York. Connections are made at Brookf1eld Junc- tion with trains to and from Danbury. VIM. Fl. STEVENSON, Vice-Pres't. and Genl Manager. A. W. PERRIN, Gen. Pass. Agt.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-11

The American Institute of Instruc- tion, the oldest teachers organization Tn existence, holds its annual meeting for the present year July 7-10, at Sara toga Springs, N. Y. Many indications point to large and earnest gathering from New England. Many eminent speakers and teachers will deliver addresses. There will be reduced hotel rates and railroad fares, and member ship in the Institute, on which these courtesies depend, is open to all, being easily secured at the meeting. The sessions are held mornings and even- ings, in the largest audience room in the place. The afternoons are devoted to rest and recreation. A bulletin giv- ing complete details will be sent to all whose names are forwarded to George A. Littlefeld, Providence, R. I. .
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-11
Business COrGS.

JACOB SMITH, dealer in frst-class y Pianos, Organs and small instruments. Terms easy. Satisfaction guaranteed. Ware rooms Mahaiwe Building, Main St., Great Burlington Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-11

She-Do you think marriage is a failure ? He (aged 2O)-It begins to look that way. I've been rejected four teen times
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-11

pr. Herbert A. Church, Physician and Sur con. ga. m., 12 80 to 2p. m., to SD. m. 2BTelephone in Office.
 CANAAN, CONN.
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BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

French Catholic churches are to be built this fall at Greylock and Williams town. At Greylock small chapel will be built, and at Williamstown church 45x60 is to be erected.
 Charles Meyers. 16, of North Adams, stole his mothers gold watch, bank book and ring and $50 He went on trip through York state, pawned the jewelry and spent all the money. His mother, poor woman, had the scamp arrested.
 A Boston woman went into T. L.. Dow & Co.'S store in Adams few days ago, and made some purchases, paying for them out of well-filled purse. Two days later she came back and said she had lost her purse there, and it was soon found in basket of empty purses, many of which had been examined. There was $680 in her purse, but as it was not so pretty as some of the others, it had not been noticed by customers.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-11
FRANCIS RESELL, Genera! Insurance

Effected In the strongest Mutual and Stock Companies Also represents the Fitchburg Mutual, surplus $1O6,00O. Covers against damage by lightning. Discounts 20 per ct. on one year policy; 40 per ct. on two years 60 per ct on five years. Call on or address me at BANTAM, CONN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-10
prscrpD AFTER DAYS OF SUFFERING.

Glouceser Mass, March o.-rhc schooner flanche.
,,,tch has arrived from the Grand Banks, had on
hoard Edward Fogarty and william Wilson, members
of the crew Of the schooner Nellie G.. Thurston, VINO
were picked up in a dory. They went adrift ON fco
ruary ~ while attending travis in thick fox. Tho
weather continued thick for five days. Their fcet
hands and tcngucs became swollen, and they lay III
the dory and prayed for death to relieve thc'r S"'ri
ings They had three fish in the dory, WHICH
,,o, tried to eat but were made Sick When the
blanche rescued them they could not have survived
much longer. During the time they were asti"y 'hS
weather was cold and Captain Frazier says VIC Hch
must have had iron constitutions 70 endure the "N
po,lrc 80 long. They have somewhat recovered Dut
their hand, and feet badly swollen lhev wcro
rescued 80 miles from where they weht a7'ra9'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-10
A RIILR0AD,S SrDDEN ACTON.

The Lehigh Valley Railroad Company has been eneage4
for several weeks laying tracks the Morris
Canal o~path from Pacihc-aNer east, down To Warren.
= Jersey CITY The object OF the work has been care
fully kept secret the 0eal officers OF the company pro-
Tossing entire ignorance, and declaring that IL being
done under orders the olice In Philadelphia The
track.laylng excited than ordinary comment, from
the fact that tracks could not be used because the
bridges at the various crossings low to allow
"A locomotive or HAT car TO pass under. Yester.
dav morning large gang OF workmen went TO the south
side OF cndcrsont and began tearing down the BRIDGE
Information was sent to Police Headquarters and In
short time OF Police Murphy accompanied by Strece
Tumulty and squad of policemen arrived
ON the scene The foreman In charge OF the work sad
that Ross Sancfod had been ordered TO reconstruct tbs
bridge that permit had been obtained 10 DO this'
lie did not have permit and Mr. gumulty said hs
had no knowledge OF any permit having been issu'a'
chief Murphy finally decided taat as the WORK was no.
necessity could not be done ON sunday ana ne sopu
IT, lie left policemen guard the bridge until toaays
when IL will be ascertaned whether the company mas ~S
nermits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-10
V4NHOyD IN THREATENING MOOD.

Seattle, Wash, March o.-Charles II. Hammond the
man who knows than anybody else about the
famous London scandals, is being cut on In his supply
of blood money and he objects lie said to day that
unless certain people prominent IN London kept iaui
with him and sent money to him by cable on Tues
day he would say something that would place them
in bad light Hammond said The time for
dcnias from one side and the other Is past, and II
Lord EustOn and Hugh Wcglcn knew what was 10 their
interest they would communicate Immediately by cable
to "a person known 10 them by the initial C. ana
whose present address is No. 2,23. = ffontst,
Seattle. Hugh Wegen is the Of man who oc
cupies exceptional position In the financial word
Of the British capital IL is observed from These
remarks that Hammond wants money, and also thai
whatever he NAV have said heretofore about his not
being the who kept notorious house Oh ievc
land St was untrue. He has torn Of all scmhlancc
of a mask and now promises to reveal many other
names Of men high in station who were customers AT
his house. seattle is undoubtedly the most interest
ing place in the United states Just now 10 certain
men on Downing st. London, and the end IS not yet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-10
WORK OF THE CENTRAL LABOR UNION.

The meeting Of the Central Labor Union III 'lareh'
don Hall Yesterday was made an exceedingly NeiS
one bv the election OF officers and the discussion OF
cruelties in Siberia. Edward Conklln, OF the Pro
pressiye Painters Unlon presided. little ripple OF ap
pIausc was started when it was learned that Branch
No 1O5 of Locomotive Frcmen had condcscended TO
recognize the Central Labor Union and ask lts ADVICE
A circular submitted by the Building Trades section
was indorscd This circular Is to be sent 10 All
the boss builders In the city, asking thcm 10 employ
only union men, and do away with the cause ol
the large majority of strikes which occur mere Inc
Committee Constitution submitted report recon-
mending the adoption OF the Australian system oi
voting which adopted. Miss Ida van h'en'
delegate for the Incorporated WORKING women ;
society announced that massmeetine would be hcl9
Factory Inspection bil which provides, among otIcr
things for increase OF tie number Of deputy factory
inspectors
After "a long discussion and rccapitulation OF tie
cruees practised in Siberian prisons, resolution dc
nouncing such cruelties passed, and petition
and resolutions Of labor organizations In ST. Louis. re
uesting the United states Senate not TO ratify any
treaty with Russia until a change In the METHODS
Of treating its prisoners had been effected, was in
dorsed
The following officers elected for six months {:
James +. Archibald recording secretary Ernest
Dohm CORES pOnding secretary August Waldingcr,
financial secretary William Hotchkiss treasurer
lanes Edwards, sergeant at arms; Ernest Kurtsen-
Insbe, George W. Middleton, and George W. Reid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-10
THREE cHAIRuEy or oyE MEETING.

For the first time in the history Of a labor organ
ization non union shops were admlttti Yesterday to
rcpr,scntation in the convention of the cgarmakcrs
Of This city, held in Macnnerchor Hall, In Fast Fifty
sxths out Of sixty-ive shops represented NIFTY four
were on-unon ones. There three delegates from
each shop on account Of the various nationalties
reprcsented II was found necessary TO elect three
chalrmen- Daniel Iiafr, EngiisM. Anton Frank Ger
man, and Edward Schneider (liollcmlan). Various
committees were appointed and the speech making be
gan Mr. Harris said that never for years had the
condition Of workmcn In the cigar trade been so bad
as at present lie placed the blame somewhat on
their poor organlzation but said that the principal
reason was in the actions Of the themselves
A proposition was made that the non-union men
ioin the international Cearmahcrs' Union but this
was strongly objected TO by the Socialists present
who denounced President Stras-cr, Of the Inferno
tionaI Union, and the cJn. titntiOn we'll \ long
iIscussion the size OF tie initiation fec AT present
s;2 followed. wanted IL abolished: Others
wished il reduced - ~ or less. Ii l. still ~ ln
lI,c report tae Wuys und 1cans Couvuitlec was
clause effect that the same prcc should be pald
f5r rnc lowest gradc cigars FOR The hipncsf
discussion by their various assertions and the three
chaillnen were obliged 10 their gavcls VIGOROUSLY
Another meeting will be held next sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-10
NO TRACE OF THE MISSING INVENTOR

william, y Harris an inventor and civil engineer
living with his wife and three children al VI" 'if
East one hundred and siNtcenth 't has been n,N'"S
since Friday when at noon lie went do"h'o"" u "r,p
business engagement and did not return i''
family have instigatcd inquiries ana lmorhcu ''o
police who have sent out "A gcncial a'n'' '
brother Joseph member oi th' '''" P'',' ,,,
, ,,,s,,d All the hospltal, In the city, and Is now
sesrchinr Erooklyn. Jersey City and llobokcn. Mr
Iarr, is An inventor of mining machinery iiis ia.'r
was an inventor also. whose mind gave way ",c ,n ~
,ifc rhr son has lately complained OF severe h,an
aches and has been plunged into pcr'ouN ol "c'p
dcspcndcrcy lie was we'll supplied win MONEY e,,r i,o
il hy two years OF age. i've irct III @ mont ,"rh
,,th q sandy dropping musttche, TWO Iroh' ,cctn
missnc buc eyes. stopped slightly and wore DERBY
hat and a darl. suit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-10
REPRESENTATIOy ~ THE GRAND ARMY.

Chicago, March Q spedaD.-At tie twenty third
annual cncampment OF the Department oi the Grant
Army Of the Republic Of illinois II resolution was
adopted providing that "cach COngrcs ,iOnal disti1'
present one candidate for delegate for each 1000
members and one additional candidate for each frac-
ton Of 500 over, providing that no district shall
lie deprived Of least delegate 10 the Nationa!
Encampment.~ This Is regarded as blow al the
Chicago Grand Army men, since II cut the Chicago
delegation down to four men, while the rest OF the
state gets thirty delegates. The Chicago district
has over 1000 men. while some OF the county
districts nave less than 100. The result Il tiat T.
takes i 900 mel. l., elect "A delegate in Chicago, and
less than zenith manN IN the country. Last
night IA meeting Of the Chicago delegates aud mem
beI> OF the department encampmcnt Was held at t;
sherman House. aud hc entire matter ~ choosing
delegates to the National Encanpmeit was laid on
hc f..Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-10
floating In the canal to-day. Walter drowned nlinsen
Yesterday His mind is known to have Deeh ahec'eu
ARRESTED FOR FORGERf.
HE TRIED HIS LITTLE GAME ONCE TOO oB1r-N
HELD FOR ExAMINATION

Vahdenburg & Coz brokers, in the kcmoie
building Whtehal-st. have had their name
forged to number Of checks in the last moh'h'
Most of the checks cashed at the seaooard Damn
No. Is broadway. Valdcnburg & Co., a few days ago
instructed the officers of this institution to hold every
body who presented a check with their name OH io
until persons representing the firm could DC sen, y"
identity them. Accordingly Oh Saturday, WHICH d
check of $247, purportng to come from Nahdehours
l Co... presented, the bank sent word TO the hrn'
over the telephone and two representatives ana d
detective hastencd to the bank. There they iou"
the presenter OF the check to be well dressed hhc-
looking of perhaps thirty years, who said MS
name was John Arthur. Vahdenburgs representatives
declared the check forgery, and Arthur was hand-
cuicd and led away to the Eeghborng police station.
Members Of the firm the prisoner there but couio
not remember having ever had any dealings with hm'
Arthur was arragned in the Tombs Police Court yes
terday, and remanded for examination this hoin
ing. ., ., ss. obeck at
the Scaboard Bank. 1t for $115, drawn 70 Jle
order of Edward Crane and bore the signature van
dcnburQ a Co." Ii paid. and not sa'hed WIN
this amount, Arthur presented ahother laler III VIZ
ION and IL was also paid. on March Arthur EN-
p1ovcd Messenger Boy No. s32 at the PTOduce IN
change and sent him 10 the Scab0ard BANK WIN d.
check for 900 1t was payaDle 10 Ihe orIcr VI my S
the back ndorScd please pay TO messenger o2Si
This first aroused suspicion ana the paying teller ha
ward J. Barger. at once sent ID Iaiidchoure ~ "a
see il il wa, all right. Mr.. Nandenburg was 0u' anu
upon thc employees return he paid the check Mr
larger saw Mr. Vandenburg in the morning. ana 1ouo
that All of the checks were forgcries Az IL a. m.
he was astOuslIed when Arthur came 10 'he "iiiuVw
and presented the check for S247, drawn to the order
of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-10
sutvrFr-L TREATMENT or CITY PRISONERS

Kansas CITY. Mo-. March 9.-lhe charges lnaoe os
,,,.,,,., Ford concerning the frightful condition
Of the prisoners confined in the Workhouse are i"u
20 be true Two reporter, OF 80 The Times W'e''-
Gated the matter yesterday. and found that ABOUT
seventy five male prisoners are crowded INTO hairo"
and filthy cells. rechng with vermn. lhe prisoners
are constantly manaclcd with ShackleN velshls from
I'VE to thirteen pounds. ana are therefore PRIV
fr,r hathinc MANY OF the cells only I'VE ieet IohS'
and I'm some Of them arc confined men siA feet 'aii'
or ,bes. seventy i've prisoners there are TWO guaids
rho r,ar,s say that on account Of the desperate CHAR
,rtcr of the men, II il necessary to sHache 'noi" o
nrevcut their escape. long as they alone nav. |"
guard them and they remain In t'eir pr.S'n' IL
rhe committee appointed 20 investigate thc mater ~
rcnort al to.morrow's council meeting IL !, llonSn'
~ w., ,h,t = new brick prison will he erected. pro
vIdrd with proper sanitary arrangements anu lhdt
sufficient number Of guards VIII be appointed 10 watch
rho nr,soners TO do away with the shaches.