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Connecticut western news., 1890-11-12
Sought Death to End Her Pain.

NEW YORK, Nov. 10.-Miss Flora Selig- man, handsome young lady, 22 years of age, living with her widowed sister, Mrs.
 Lester, at Mo- 70S Sixth avenue, attempted suicide Saturday. She shot herself in the abdomen. She was an invalid, and to all leviate her sufferings her physician pre- scribed morphine. She became addicted to the drug, and her sister tried to break her of the habit. A few days ago Flora told her sister that if she was not supplied with the drug she would kill herself. Mrs. Lester paid no attention to the threat, and today while she was in another room Flora took revolver from the bureau drawer and shot herself. She was removed to the hospital. The physicians have very Httle hopes of her recovery.
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SOUTH CANAAN.

The entertainment so kindly given by the Rev c. W. Hanna with a magic Ian tern was very much enjoyed by the goodly number present. :. The fellow ship meeting of the churches in this vicinity is now definitely appointed for Wednesday, Nov 19. The Rev Dr Eddy is expected to preside as chairman. The people here will do thelr best to well come their guests. ...... After much tribulation this church is now lighted with Rochester lamps, and che who runneth may read" anywhere in the precints of the building, while two or three street lamps make the coming and going alike easy. The committee on : church lamps are very much indebted to the courtesy of George ". Hall. .... , MT and Mrs Samuel Bradley, of Lime Rock, were welcomed by their old l friends at church on Sunday last. Bridgeport is to adopt electricity for '! its street railways.
Connecticut western news., 1890-11-12
Death of a We'll Known Mason

7, WATERBURY, Nov. 3.-Nathan Dykeman. one of the best known citizens of Water bury, died this morning at his residence on Grand street. He had been i'll two weeks with pneumonia, which caused his death. The deceased was in the drug busi- ness forty years in this city and made a fortune. He was 61 years of age, and has been a resident here about half a century He was one of the best known Masons in Connecticut having been member of the order for many years. MT. Dykeman was g Democrat, and served several terms as alderman and councilman. Last year he ran for mayor on the Citizens ticket and was defeated by Mayor Baldwin. At the time of his death he was president of the board of agents of the Bronson library. He leaves widow and two grown up chill dfOn.
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NEW MARLBORO.

Rev Aaron Field and family have moved into the parsonage.
 w. H. Bergman, of New Haven, is visiting his parents in this village.
 Eighteen horses from the Bloodgood Stock Farm are to be exhibited at the New York horse fair this week.
 Woodlawn will not be closed this winter as Mir and Mrs Wood intend to remain here.
 T. H. Clark, our enterprising mer- chant, has taken Dennis Hayes int partnership. The new firm will be known as Clark & Hayes. -...
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Minister Lincoln will Resign.

CHICAGO, Nov. Administer Robert T. Lincoln left Springfield Saturday night for Washington instead of returning to Chicago, as he originally intended. On arriving at the capital the minister will prefer request to be relieved of his mis- sion to tn, court of St. James, and when the diplomatic forms have been complied with will return to Chicago to resume the practice of law
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An Old Enpineer,s Run Ended.

UTICA, N. Y., Nov. 10.-Isaac Vrooman, one of the oldest engineers in the employ of the Central Hudson railroad, died at his home in this city Sunday, aged 65 years. He had been in the employ of the road since 1852, and for the past twenty years ran the Utica accommodation train. He was we'll known over the entire length of the road.
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s.bscripsisn Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to Smith 5julss indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889. 1t is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for 8 re- renewal of their subscription win 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 evi- dence of it's acceptance as correct.
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BIG DEMOCRATIC GAINS. A Probable Majority of Over 14c
 in consress. x,
MCKINLEY AND CANNON WORsTED.

Pattison Wins in the Keystone State.
 Senator Ingalls' Chances of Reelection
 in Kansas Precarious- Connecticut Very
 Close-Democratic Gains in New Jersey.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-The United Press announces that returns thus far received indicate that the Democrats will have 8 majority of over 130 in the next congress. Phenomenal gains have been made, in many states The representation from all of the states seems at present to be about au fol1nvus. ''-f--+ -+7+ '---. a7---''
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Sure Defeat for Senator Ingalls,.

!, KANSAS CITY, Mo, Nov. 7.-There is now
 but little doubt that the next Kansas legis-
 lature on joint ballot will be under the con- trol of the Farmers Alliance and Demo crats combined, and possibly the alliance
 alone will have 8 working majority. This means sure defeat for Senator Ingalls,.
 The Republicans and the alliance men are claiming victory in the gubernatorial con test, but so far Willetts, Alliance is in the ; lead. In the First district the official count will be necessary to determine whether
 Moonlight, .Dem., or Broderick, Rep, is
 elected The remaining six congressman were elected by the alliance
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Peck's Great Victory.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. 6-The land. slide in this state is developing such pro- portions that. no claim seems extravagant. Chairman Wall, said last night that Peck s plurality might be 35,000, against 1000 for Hoard two years ago. The result is due, first, to the revolt of the Lutheran Re pub1icans, 19,0OO of whom entered their protest against the Bennett law by voting with the Democrats. With them went be- tween 5000 and 10000 Catholic Republic ans, who also resented the attempted in- terference with their private schools
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nISTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Cou

RESTRICT of Cornwall. ss. Probate Court
 u November 10th, 1890.
 Estate of Almira Bishop, late of Cornwall, in said District deceased. Upon the application of Mary A. WaGhams, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate. As per application on file more fully appears, it is ORDERED that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Cornwall, in said District, on the 18th day of November, A. D. 1890, at 1 o'clock afternoon, and that
 notice be given of the pendency of 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 thereof, on the public sign-post in the town of Cornwall, in said District.
 GEO. c. HARRISON, Judge.
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The Census Struggle

l5 WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.-Secretary Noble refused to commit himself respecting the published statement that he would event. ually order recount of the population of New York city. The secretary assumes the position that, acting as an arbitrator in the matter, it would be-extremely inn polite for him to express an opinion pre- maturely on an application which he an ticipates. .ts,.....
 It can be stated positively, however, that MT. Noble will not order recount as the case now stands, but there is an even chance in the event new evidence is ad- duced that the application will be granted.
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Four Red Men Must Hang.

MIssoULA, Mon., Nov. 1O.-Pierre Paul,
 an Indian, was last night found guilty of murder in the first degree. This is the fourth Indian that has been found guilty in the last three weeks of murdering white men on the Flathead reservation. Pascale killed man for his money. Antler was one of three Indians who shot three pros pectors without provocation. His com panions were lynched. Lasee and Pierre Paul, with three or four others went out gunning for white men and each of them killed a man. Pascale, Antler and Lasee are sentenced to be hanged Dec. 19, and Paul will probably swing at the same time.
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Farewell to Senator Farewell.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Nov. 7.-Gen. Palmer last evening received a telegram from Carthage saying that Edwards and Myers, two Democrats, are shown by the official count to have been elected to the legisla- ture. Gen. Palmer, on reading this dis patch said, "This makes 103 Democrats on joint ballot, d majority of l." The 103, the general explained, included the F. M. B.
 A. men, all three of whom, he claimed, were pledged to his support on the ballot for United States senator. This means the non-return of Senator Farewell, Rep.
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Soap Powder Works Burned.

HARTFORD, Nov. 7.-Three mills belong ing to the J. B. Williams company, of Glastonbury, Conn.,, were burned. Tn mills were used for the manufacture of soap powder and ivorine. Loss, $1O0, 900.
 Discharged Employe Suspected.
 SOUTH NoRwALK, Nov Fire was dis covered in the large warehouse of Raymond Bros, coal dealers. The building contained over 100 tons of baled hay, B large number a, 800. The owners of the storehouse be lieve the fire was of incsndiary origin. A discharged smploys is suspected of hsving sst nzs to the building cat ek ssvsnGs.
Connecticut western news., 1890-11-12

nISTRIC of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court u November 8th 1890.
 Estate of James s. Woodin, late of Sails. bury, in said district, deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is ORDERED, that the 2lst day of November, A D. 1890, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the probate office in Salisbury, be, and the same is, assigned for hearing on the allowance of the administration account with said estate, and this court directs the administra. tor to cite all persons interested therein to ap. pear at said time and place, Ivy publishing this order in some newspaper published i, Litchf1eld county and having a circulation in said district.
 Certified from Record, DONALD T. WARNER, Judge.
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Hold 1t to the Light.

The man who tells you confidentially just what will cure your cold is prescribing Kemp's Balsam this year. In the prepara. tion of this remarkable medicine for coughs and colds no expense is spared to combine the best and purest ingredients. Hold g bottle of Kemp's Balsam to the light and look through it; notice the bright, clear look then compare with other remedies. Price 5Oc and $1. Sample bottle free. !
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Two Close State Contests.

HARTFORD, Conn, Nov. a-An apparent error in the official return from Milford gives Merwin, Rep, IS additional votes, reducing Morris apparent majority to 27. There are 36 Prohibition votes in Water bury and 126 Republican votes in Bridge port not reckoned in these figures, which, if counted, leave Morris in 8 minority. l CONCORD, N. H., Nov. 8-All the towns in the state except two give Futile, Rep., for governor, 42,545; Amsden, Dem., 4, ,378; Fletcher, Pro-, 1,289
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house of representativ
The Result in New Jersey.

JERSEY CITY, Nov. 6-The congressman elected in this state are as follows: First district, c. A. Bergen, Rep; Second, James Buchanan, Rep; Third, J.. A. Geissen- heimer, Dem; Fourth, Samuel Fowler, Dem.; Fifth, O. A. Cadmus, Dem.; Sixth, Thomas Dunn English, Dem; Seventh, Ed, ward F. Mcdonald, Dem.
 2 The next state senate will stand: Dem ocrats, IS; Republicans, z; Independent Democrat, l. The assembly will stand Democrats, 39; Republicans, 21.. Promi. nent politicians attribute the great Demo cratic victory to the Mckinley and Lodge bills. The election passed off quietly. Some arrests for bribery are threatened.
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Indiana Congressmen.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 6.-The Democrats will have majority in both branches of the legislature of about 25. The following congressman are elected, the First district Dem.; Third, J. B. Brown, Dem., re-elect- ed; Fourth, William s. Holman, Dem., re-. elected; Fifth, George w. Cooper, Dem. ,, reelected; Sixth, Henry N. Johnson, Rep; Seventh, W. D. Bynum, Dem, reelected;
Connecticut western news., 1890-11-12

G. Warwick, by
 147. McKinley's great fight at Can ton against such great odds, result ed in his overconl- ing 2,W0 of the districts regular Democratic ma jority, but he still
 lacked about 15o votes of being vic torious. The off cial count m ay slightly c ha n g @ these figures, but
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Mckinley And His Bill.

Last week, down vent Mckinley to the bottom of the sea but his tariff bill remains on the surface, supporting mil lions of workmen in this country whom it s said will in 1892 raise McKinley sud the republican party again.
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He SayAd fhA Blind Man,

NORWICH, Nov 4.-Josephus Stone, who is employed to light the city lamps. while sitting in his office heard a cry for help. He rushed therefrom and discovered that the barn owned by Edwin R. Edwards, and which is situated across the street, was a mass of flames. He hurried over and saw that James H. Edwards, the blind brother of Edwin Edwards, who is em- ployed about the place to do light work, was trying to save one of the cows. Stone led him from the building, and then went back to save the live stock. He succeeded in saving two of the cows out of the five which were in the barn at the time, when he was forced to save himself from the flames. The barn was totally destroyed with quantity of hay and three cows.
 Jumped from a Moving Train.
 HARTFORD, Nov. 5.-John B. Fahy, an employe at Weeds factory, attempted to jump from moving train on the New England road at the Flower street cross ing. He was thrown violently and in jured his spine. He was taken to the hos pital where he died. .& 1
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A Husbands Fsta. care1essness.

MART1NsvIILE, Ind, Nov. 1o.-Frank Keller, of Linton, had been shooting at dogs and was cleaning his revolver, which he thought was empty. It was discharged and his wife, who was standing near, was shot in the right side. She has since died. MT. Keller is left with three small chil- dren, and is almost distracted with grief
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A Woman's Suicide.

SARATOGA, N. Y., Nov. 10.-Mrs. Marga- ret Higgins, aged 35 years, committed sui eide last evening by hanging herself at the home of an Italian, with whom she has been living. Dependency and remorse over her past life were the cause.
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MAJ. .M'KlNLEY DEFEATED.

John e. Warwick, His Opponent, Is
 Elected by a Small Majority.s2t
 COLUMBUS, O., Nov. 6.-The fight in Nc Kinley's district was q very close one, but the father of the tariff bill suffered defeat. The Republican state committee conceded fha electinn of McKinleY,s nnnnnent John
Connecticut western news., 1890-11-12

elect the major Ex-Governor Foster was also defeated by small majority. Calvin s. Brice claims that fourteen Democratic congressman have been elected, gain of nine. These figures are undoubtedly cor rect. The plurality of D. J. Ryan, the Re publican candidate for secretary of state, will be about 15, 129 'i" i' t'.F- '
Connecticut western news., 1890-11-12
BIRCHALL'S DOOM SEALED.

The Canadian Cabinet Council Convinced
 of His Guilt.
 OTTAWA, Nov. 8-The cabinet council has decided that Birchall must be executed on Nov. IA. The cabinet was unanimous in it's opinion as to the guilt of Birchall, and consequently decided that the law should take it's course.
 The governor general signed the order in council yesterday, and will at once notify the sheriff of Oxford to proceed with the exacntion
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Ss,7oo for the Irish Cause.

BOSTON, Mass, Nov. 1O.-Two big meet ings were held here Sunday in honor of Dillon and O'Brien. The box office re- ceipts at the two meeting aggregated $5, : 100, in addition to which the audience pledged e8,6OO to the Irish cause
Connecticut western news., 1890-11-12

Eighth, EV. Brookshire, Dem., reelected; Ninth, laniel Waugh, Rep. Tenth, David Patten, Dem; Eleventh, Augustus NJ Mar tin, Dem, reelected; Twelfth, c. A. O. McC Clellan, Dem, reelected; Thirteenth, D. F. Shively, Dem, reelected
Connecticut western news., 1890-11-12
2 Shot His T.itflo Sisfor nead

,,f ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1O.-William Charlton, 8 years old, and his sister, Calisa, 6 years old were playing at their home, No. 1,216 South Sixth street. The boy had small shotgun. Accidentally the gun was dis charged, and it's contents entered the mouth of his little sister, killing her in- stantly " -sa'
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 ''n subscribers refuse neglect to take their paper from the poet-ofdce to which they are di- rected they are held responsible until the, have settled their bills and ordered their papers iscon tinued.
 "Subscribers who do not give express not,ce to the contrary are considered az wishing toeortinue their subscriptions.
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The Fireman Was Killed.

ALTOONA, Pa., Nov. 10.-A stock train crashed into and completely wrecked the signal tower at Port Royal, on the Pennsyl- vania railroad, Sunday. The operator es- capped death by jumping from the tower, but the fireman of the train was killed.
Connecticut western news., 1890-11-12

nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate court, U September 20th., 1890.
 Estate of Hiram Ticknor, late of Sharon, in said District, deceased.
 The court of probate for the district of Sharon hath limited and allowed 6 months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 CHARLES MoREY, Administrator with the will annexed. Estate of Hiram Ticknor deceased. Postoff1ce address
 Ellsworth Conn.,
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A Hen Story from Canada.

MONTREAL, Nov. 8.-The heavy duties imposed upon Canadian eggs by the Nc Kinley bill has resulted in the building on the frontier of a large poultry barn, half will cross the frontier to lay their eggs.
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Five Dwellings Burned.

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, Nov. 10.-Fire about
 midnight destroyed five dwellings in the central part of Fremont. All the buildings except one, a two story brick house, were frame structures. Loss estimated at $25 900
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How New Hanpshire Stands,

CONCORD, N. H., Nov 7.-Returns from all but nine small towns give Tuttle Rep, for governor, 4O,5S6; Amsden, Dem., 40,0o0; Fletcher, Pro-, 1,272.
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They All Want the speakership.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 7.-W. D. Bynum, who has just been reelected to congress by a majority of 4,5OO in this district, an nounces himself as, candidate for the speakership of the next house of represen- tatives
 ST. LOUIS, Nov. 7.-Congressman w. H. Hatch has just been reelected in the First Missouri district and announces himself as acandidate for the speakership of the next house of representative -~,s--
 MACON, Ga., Nov. 7.-Congressman J. H. Blount, of the Sixth Georgia district, announces himself as candidate for the speakership of the next house of represen- tatiyes 7 t'--@
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"Pattison and HilI."

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.-Gen. George A. Sheridan, the Republican orator, in an in- terview published here, says that Patti makes him a distinct presidential possi- bility. 'I think, indeed," says Gen. Sheri- dan, "that he will be the nominee of his party and that the ticket will read, Patti son and Hill' Think of Pattison's won derful record-twice city comptroller of Philadelphia, once mayor, and twice gov ernor. Is there anything to keep such a man from heading his tickets What will our ticket be2 Maj. Mckinley will be elected governor of Ohio of 1891 by an inn mense majority, and nobody else will be thought of for the first place and so the ticket will read, Mckinley and Reed. } There you are-Pattison and Hill, Mo KinIey and Reed"
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Democratic majority over Republicans, 134. In Kansas the Farmers'Al lliance elect members. In the Second district of Rhode Island there was no election.
Connecticut western news., 1890-11-12
Great Sachem SymOnds' Funeral

SALEM, Mass, Nov 10.-The funeral of Great Sachem c. H. Symonds, head of the Order of Red Men of Massachusetts, and ex-state senator, took place Sunday after noon. Over 1000 men followed the body to tho grave.
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You all know we are the large dealers. This Fall we show large, new and interesting stock. Each department is filled with new goods and we have added high grade of novelties to the leading departments. We are prepared to offer you an opportunity for economy; this offer is far beyond anything you can imagine; only personal inspec- tion can convey an idea of the exceptional cheapness; words cannot express it. Come one and all and see our
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LegUI Notices.
To all whom it nav concern

Salisbury, County of Litchfleld, and state of Connecticut, was convicted of theft in the Superior Court of Litchfleld County, holden at Winchester on the 23d day of May, 1879, ans IS 10 glve ave no.te @ tnat salo pal intends to Assembly of this State, for restoration of the riehts forfeited by said conviction.
 Dated at Salisbury this 11th day of Novem- Der, A. D. 1890. HORACE B. BALL.
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Democrats Win in Now York.

NEW YORK, Nov. 7.--Tammany made a clean sweep in New, York, ,electing Mayor Grant and the entire Democratic ticket. The Democrats have a majority of at least four in the New York legislature.
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,f4t.l. Cannon Defeated in Illinois. 2 2, CHICAGO, Nov. 6.-Congressman Cannon
 comedies his defeat He says Busseys ma
 jority will be about 300.