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Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
NORFOLK.

J. K. Shepard has been appointed administrator on the Lewis Hines estate.
 Walter Landon went after trout last Saturday and got thirty -four that weigh ed ten and one-half pounds.
 s. J. Beach has been making improve ments in front of his place, and more to follow.
 Miss Roland arrived last Friday, and is busy getting her new house in order and ready for use. .....
 O. w. Hollister is grading and making improvements in front of his place.
 Mir Frisbie, of Hartford, has bought building lot of MT Shepard, up near the Hillhurst.
 M. T. Moore is about to build a house near his blacksmith shop.
 Humphrey Rood has gone to Hart ford for medical treatment. He has not been we'll for several months. but his friends are hopeful that he will only have to stay there short time.
 The Winsted nine came up and play ed the Robbins School nine last Satur- day and went home pleased, the score standing 21 to 9 in their favor. Tennis is the thing here now, some of the young people having formed a club and built tennis court across the street from T. H. Beardsley's.
 The Tower says that Capt John K. Shepard was 75 years old last Saturday, and 1t believes he can see to read and write without glasses.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
Etehteen Persons Injured,

: AKRON, O., May 12.-I went over the path of Saturday nights storm and counted nineteen dwelling houses that were either ripped into kindling wood or so badly wrecked that they cannot be occupied, and over seventy-flve persons are today out of house and home and are being sheltered by friends. Of the eighteen persons who were injured all will probably recover.
 Seventy-f1ve Buildings Damaged.
 Seventy-five buildings, including resi- dences, barns and outhouses, were dam- aged by the wind, and not one escaped that was in the direct line of the tornado. Up rooted trees are counted by scores. Many that were thrown down or cut off are from one to two feet in diameter. Buildings that resisted the wind now lean crazily, and outhouses were in some cases transported from fifty to hundred feet and set down in neighboring yards.
 i, William Poole and his daughter, who had just driven into their barn. were caught up with the building and rolled with it to the bottom of the hill on which it stood.
 They Ran for the Cellar. George Jewell, who had narrow escape, said: "I was looking out of the window at the storm. Suddenly the rain increased in violence and it grew dark. 1 saw cloud of shingles, bricks and timbers rushing through the air with swift rotary motion. Mother and I rushed for the cellar, and had barely got there when the wind lifted the house from over our heads. The wind was accompanied by dreadful noise, like the rushing of great flood, but the most terrible thing was the sight of the whirling debris that blackened the air."
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
EAST CANAAN.

Mrs Geo. Anderson, mother of Mrs H. G. Hoadley, and Miss Rose Lambert, of Cleveland, Ohio, are at the parsonage.
 Mrs Charles Hoadley and children expect to spend the summer here. They arrived from Tampa, Florida, Mon-
 Rev F. P. Waters, of Riverton, ex- changed with Rev H. G. Hoadley last Sunday. MT Waters gave us two excellent sermons, morning and even- ing.
 Alex Waters, of Winsted, held meet ings in No. and the Canaan Valley district last Sunday.
 l.. l.. Cartright is out of doors and slowly gaining in strength.
 The writer will be pleased to take his little hatchet and trim any trees by the roadside in this school district if you can find any that need it. I wouldn't dare go to slashing on your side of the line
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
BLOWN TO ATOMS.
Two Men Killed by the Explosion of a

Two Men Killed by the Explosion of 8 ! Locomotive at Buffalo.
 BUFFALO, May 12.-Shortly after clock Sunday afternoon Lehigh Valley switch engine No. 261 was drawing a train of freight cars from the Tifft farm into the city. The engine was in charge of Engi- neer George Pearl and Fireman Henry O'Connor and was going at moderate rate of speed, and when near the bridge over the Buffalo creek without 8 moments warning exploded. The shock of the ex- plosion was terrific, being heard with dis tinctness two miles away. Fireman O'Con- nor's body was blown 100 feet in the air and fell in 8 shapeless mass. The body of the engineer was found after some search where it had fallen about 100 feet east of the wreck. He was dead when found and the remains were terribly mangled.
 Both men had homes in Buffalo and each leaves family. The cause of the explo- sion seems to be a mystery and may never be determined. The engine is said to have been an old one but. in good condition. The engineer, Pearl, seems to have been a comparatively new man, and little is known about him in the yards.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14

MT Eugene 8. Root kindly gave per- mission to our citizens to select any tree in his pine grove suitable for flag staff. On Friday morning Judge Rora- back and Messrs J. N. VanDeusen and Henry Roraback went after the flag staff. MT D. L.. Peirce furnished the team and man, and the Judge also furnished two men. They procured g fine flagstaff, brought it to this village and left it near the town hall. After it is painted and pulley and rope adjusted it will be all ready to be raised on Memorial day.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
GREAT HARRINGTON.

While James Oakes, who is farmer for George Lester, on Egremont Plain, was at work in the field Friday after noon he went to fix the harness of 8 team, with which boy was blowing, and he was fearfully kicked in the face by one of the horses. Dr Camp was summoned to attend the injured man, whose cheek bone was broken. It will probably be several weeks before he recovers.
 Acting under 8 vote of the society, 8 lamp has been placed near the sheds at the Congregational church and it will be lit whenever there is an evening meeting. ..
 Travis Phillips, who came east with 8 car of horses, having disposed of them, left town Friday noon for his home at Aurora, Ill.
 At the annual meeting of the corpo- rators of the Savings Bank last Wednes- day afternoon these officers were elected for the ensuing year: Trustees, Ward Lewis, 0. J. Burget, A. O. Collins, A. s. Fassett, M. I. Wheeler, Robert Girling, John 0. Munson, Levi Board man, B. B. Culver, O. J. Potter, W. w. Norton President. George Church l; vice. e-presidents, D. Boardman, H. T. Robbins clerk, M. I. Wheeler treas, 0. J. Taylor.
 A horse belonging to Michael Barrett fell dead while being led on Elm street, Thursday evening.
 The office of the Postal Telegraph Cable company. operating with tho United Lines company, has been moved the past week from the south side of Railroad street to the new brick block on the north side of the same street.
 A syndicate is being formed in this village, for the purchase of the cele- brated stallion " Vermont Wilkes, /" owned by Justus s. Palmer, of Hills dale, N. Y. The horse was exhibited on the fair grounds Saturday. The assessors will hold their last session Friday and Saturday for the purpose of receiving the lists of the taxable property.
 The work of putting new plate glass | windows into the front of E. P. Hunts dry goods store is soon to commence. Evans Brothers will do the work. Marcus Dearing has matched seven hundred chickens with an incubator this spring.
 Mir and Mrs Edward F. Searles are expected to arrive at Kellogg terrace this week. It is stated that they will spend the summer in town.
 George s. Fuller and family, of Canaan, Ct., visited MT Fuller's father in this town the last of the week.
 It Is expected that game of base ball between the Hopes of this village and Lee club will be played on the fair grounds Saturday.
 Robert Girling has improved the appearance of his clothing emporium by putting in three new windows in the rear of the store and by lowering the height of the clothing tables A quarterly conference of the official members of the M. E. church will be held Wednesday afternoon, May 21.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
SHORT $1oo,ooo.
An Albany Bank Robbed by Bookkeeper Whitney.

An Albany Bank Robbed by Bookkeeper .! Whitney.
 l ALBANY, May 12.-The whole clerical force of the Albany City bank, from which Bookkeeper George P. Whitney embedded such a large amount, have been at work on the books continually today, and 1t Is stated that the sum will be $100,0 900 or over Leonard Groesbeck, bank examiner, is in the city and taking hand in the investi- Igation. The bank is perfectly solvent and lis prepared for run, having plenty of ready cash through the courtesy of other city banks William Gould, of the firm that Is said to have been in collusion with Whitney, said last night that the state 'ment is false.
 It is, however, asserted that individual members of the firm have been the cul- 'prits. Several other firms are mentioned as having crooked transactions, one of the directors of the bank, MT. Amsdell, head of the large brewing firm, having paid in $1O,OOO Saturday night to cover worthless paper that his son had made in collision with Whitney
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
SOUTH CANAAN.

Mrs B. B. Manly leaves home this week for visit to western relatives, intending to go to Iowa.
 Mrs Wetherell and daughter, Grace, are visiting at Mir Walter I. Kellogg's.
 Severe cases of influenza are quite prevalent. Mrs George Cooper has been quite sick, also MT Pendleton and sister, Olive, and Mrs Henry Howe. Mrs Mer- win is very low, and it is not thought she can live more than 8 day or two MT Charles Chase is under the doctors care.
 Apple trees are in full bloom rather late this year.
 The frost prophesied for the 11th. failed to appear, although it was quite cold.
 Two members were added to the society of Christian Endeavor on Sun day evening.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
Nelson Rests Cornell.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., May 12.-A fight came off at daybreak Sunday morning in Doug lass, Mass, just over the state line. The contestants were Jimmy Nelson, of New London, and Christopher Cornell, of Pas coag, and the stake was $500, $500 of which went to the winner. The 400 spectators witnessed one of the pluckiest combats ever fought hereabouts in this class, and the fight was very close. Cornell forced the fighting from the start, and appeared to be sure winner up to the last round- Nelson had been holding back, however, and occasionally dropping to escape pun ishment. Nelson finally warmed up, and finished his man with half dozen blows delivered with the utmost rapidity, knock ing Cornell out in the sixteenth round.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
CLAYTON.

Miss Addie Smith has had severe attack of measles, but is improving
 Mrs Ruluff Rood is visiting friends about here, expecting to join her hus- band in Pittsfeld in few weeks. if he decides to remain there long. Mir Rood shipped his last years crop of tobacco to Poughkeepsie last week to be sold on commission. His brother, Warren, sold part of his for cents and is having the rest made into cigars. Some have their entire crop on hand vat
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
Will of Junius s. Morgan.

LONDON, May 12-The will of Junius Spencer Morgan, the American banker, has been admitted to probate. The value of the estate is 92,O22, ,O54, the probate duty amounting to ESQ., ,8S4. Handsome legacies and annuities are left to MT. Morgan's s partners, employees and servants, and the rest is divided among the members of his family, the only charitable bequest being the sum of 94, 900 to the Hartford hospital, in return for which the authorities of the institution are to keep his grave in order. The bill forbids the trustees to invest in Irish real estate; it permits them to invest in American public funds
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
DEATH RODE THE WIND.
Cyclones in Pennsylvania, Kan.
 saS and Missouri.
HOUSES WRECKED BY THE STORM

Two Persons Killed Near Franklin, Pa.
 Akron, O., Feels the Fury of the Hur.
 'ricane-Graphic Story of an Eye Wit
 ness-They Fled to the Cellar.
 FRANKLIN, Pa., May 12.-A terrible tor nado passed over the southern part of thi county Saturday evening about 5 o'clock Two people, Noah Jackson and wife, were killed outright, and d large number of per sons dangerously injured. The storm was general throughout the county, but the deadly tornado, only about 300 feet wide, extended about twenty-five miles. Every. thing in its path was demolished, trees up rooted, and houses and barns completely demolished. In one instance house con- taining an invalid was struck, and the bed containing the sick man lifted up bodily and carried out into the yard, where it struck against tree. The sick man was badly injured
 A large number of cattle were killed. The path of the storm extended from near the county line to the Allegheny river. No trains have arrived on the Allegheny Val ley railroad since Saturday evening on ac- count of slides and bad wreck about five miles south of this city, where the tornado struck the river.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
MILL RIVER.

Mir Thomas Davis died at his resi- dence in this place Monday morning. Funeral Tuesday at 3 o'clock.
 O. H. Robinson and H. D. Sisson, Jr., of Pittsfeld, and Robert McQuillen, oi Boston, spent day at trout fishing here last week.
 Rev s. R. Butler has returned from his vacation.
 F. G. Alexander has purchased new horaa
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
Havoc and Death in Missouri.

Havoc and Death in Missouri.
 ST. LoUIs May 12-Several violent storms ip the form of tornadoes have occurred in different parts of north Missouri within the past two days, and large amount of prop erty has been destroyed and several persons killed. In Harrison county number of houses and barns were demolished and 8 large amount of farm property destroyed. William Wilson and his two small children were blown away with his house and killed and several persons were injured. In Gen try county more than twenty buildings were destroyed and Mrs. Nathan Green was killed Five or six dwellings and sev- eral outbuildings were blown away south of Memphis, Mo-, fences carried away and orchards swept down. M Near Blythesdale Mrs. Jane Moore and Mrs. Henry Young were fatally injured and number of other persons more or less seriously hurt. More than dozen houses were wrecked
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
SALISBURY Y.

Quite good deal of excitement was aroused here last Friday by the burn ing of Mrs T. s. Russell's barn. For a time it was feared that George Clark 8 barn would go, and if that went the church and store were in great danger, but fortunately the wind was in the opposite direction, and good helpers prevented the fire from spreading.
 Miss l.. Bostwick, of Van Deusenville, Mass, spent Sunday at Mrs Stoddard's.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
Forced to Leave Home

Over 60 people were forced to leave their homes yesterday to call at their druggists for free trial package of Lanes Family Medicine. If your blood is bad, your liver and kidneys out of order, if you are consti- pated and have a headache 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 50 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
A MavOr's Son in Trouble.

NEW YORK, May 12-Raymond Carroll, son of the mayor of Rochester, was held in the police court, Sunday, for trial in $500 bail on the charge of assaulting Judith Torey, with whom he had been living for some time. Miss Torey says that Carroll squandered s15,OOO of her money in gam bling, and got drunk and blackened her eye. She inherited go, 900 from her father, . New Orleans lawyer.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
Three Persons Killed.

FREDoN1A, Kan, May 12.-Only meager reports of the cyclone reach this city. The storm originated in the western part of Wilson county, and in Pleasant Valley township the funnel shaped cloud dipped downward and whirled into fragments houses, barns and other objects.
 Four or five miles northeast of Altoona the farm residence and barn of Joseph .Wiltz were torn to pieces, and Harvey Wiltz, aged 16 years, who was in the barn, was instantly killed. The house of Frank Glidden, one mile east of Wiltz's, was torn Ito pieces, and MT. Glidden and an infant child were killed by flying timbers. Mrs. Glidden and hired woman were seriously injured, the former dangerously. Other parties in the same vicinity who were hurt were Mrs. Sloat, Mrs. Peterson, Philip Starr and MT. Wood.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
Legal Notices.

nISTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, U May Sd, 1890.
 Estate of Mary Reed, 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 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
 BALDWIN REED, Executor. Address Sharon Valley, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
Governor Hill Non-committal.

ALBANY, May Ex-Governor Hill was shown clipping from New York paper to the effect that he would call an extra session of the legislature to consider the rapid transit problem. The governor said that the article was not worth noticing. He would not deny or admit it's truth, but thought that the best way to do was not to say anything about it.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
WEDNESDAY,, MAY IA. 1890.
THE YEOMEN RALLY.
A FARMERS LEAGUE ORGANIZED AT NORTH
 CANAAN, MAY 9, 1890.

A FARMERS LEAGUE ORGANIZED AT NORTH
 CANAAN. MAY 9, 1890.
 Last Friday evening the farmers in this section rallied from the bills and rallied from the plains, shouting the battle cry of protection to agricultural interests, They assembled at town hall in this village, where they were ably addressed by Herbert Myrick, of Spring field, Mass, National Secretary of the Farmers Political League. Walter P. Peirce had been advertised to address the meeting but he was unable to be present, so MT Myrick appeared in his stead, and he proved himself worthy substitute. The meeting was very enthusiastic and interesting one, and was prolonged until about II o'clock. A league was formed and temporary officers elected. The question of form ing two leagues in this town was dis cussed but it was suggested that for the present at least that only one league be formed and that the meetings be held in rotation in different parts of the town to accommodate the different districts. It was decided however to hold the next meeting at the High school build ing in this village, on Tuesday evening, May 2Oth.
 The following named persons jolned the league Nat. s. Stevens, Edward s. Roberts, Wm Garfield. Wallace Can field. Eugene 8. Root, Frederick Gillette. H. B. Smith, Henry G. Will Hams, Patrick Fitzgerald, Jerome B. Wilcox. Hiram l.. Bartlett, John Lee, Leman Benson, Norman Benson, s. A. Eddy, H. P. Morse, Frank VanDeusen.
 The charter members are: Patrick Fitzgerald, Hiram l.. Bartlett, Edward g. Roberts, Frederick Gillette, Leman Benson.
 The temporary officers are President, Eugene s. Root vice-president. Frank Van Deusen secretary, Henry G. Will Hams treasurer, Nat s. Stevens. Com mittee on constitution, Edward s. Roberts and Frederlck Gillette.
 A number of farmers from neighbor- ing towns were present. G. M. Judd and G. F. Judd joined the league organized at Sharon. Elbert Eggleston, of Lakeville, and Nat. Green, of Lime Rock, joined the league organized at Salisbury.
 The object of the league and the form of organization are explained in an article which appears on the fourth page of this issue of THE NEWS.
 The league passed vote instructing its officers to express to Congressman Miles the sentiments of the meeting in regard to the tobacco tariff. The follow ing is 8 copy of the letter written him
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
Senator M'Aleer withdraws.

PHILADELPHIA, May 12.-State Senator William McAleer has withdrawn from the contest for the Democratic nomination for congress from the Third district, the dis trict represented so long by the late Samuel lon
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
Silks and Fine Dress Good

Are always in fashion, and among the multitude of cheap st,lffs some may forget that we are headquarters for them. We have an elegant assortment of Dress Silks. .....
 Black Faille at 85 cts, $1.OO and $1.25, of superb value.
 Superior Armure Silks, 75cts. $1. .OO and $1.25.
 Black Gros Grain Silks, 85c., usually $1O0.
 All colors in Surahs, 59c. a yard. Colored Failles, $1.0O, usually $1.25.
 China Silks at 39, 69, 75 cts. and $1.OO. Colored Velvets, 50 cts. to $1.OO a yard.
 VanDyck Trimmings in Steel, Silk and Jet. Jet and Silk Fringes and 8 great variety of Braid Trimmings in Bla ok, Colored, Tinsel, and almost everything else in use. |LUCKEY, PLATT & CO.,, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
Canaan, Conn.,, May g, 1890. Hon Frederick Miles, House of Representatives,
 Woohip ofon m ~


 House of Representatives,
 Washington, ID. o. Dear Sir:
 At . largely attended meeting of the farmers, from all parts of North Canaan and other towns, held this evening, 8 strong organization of the Farmers Political League was perfected. Its objects are strictly political, to advance the farmers interests in legislation and politics. The tobacco tariff was discuss cd at length, and it was voted to officially request you to spare no effort to secure the enactment of so much of the Mckinley bill as pertains to agri- cultural produce, especially tobacco. The tobacco interest is of vast import snce in your district. The proposed duty is being persistently fought. We demand that it be sustained, and hope you will see this Is done.
 Yours very truly in behalf of the Canaan Farmers Political League.
 EUGENE Roor, Pres.
 FRANK VAN DEUsEN, Vice-Pres.
 HENRY G. WILLIAMS, Sec.
 N. s. STEVENS, Treas.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14

Spring Stylea Abroad. He was a Kaffir bold,
 She was Zulu maid; All his deep love he told
 As OCT the sand they strayed. Pleasant their lives must be; Theirs was simplicity,
 There was no guile. Plain in their happiness, Simple their styls of dress, Shown iu no fashion book; All he wore was look Brimful of tenderness
 She wore a smile. -[Merchant Traveller.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
CORNWALL CENTER.

Mrs Jas O. Ford and son paid visit to friends in Winsted this week.
 T. H. Benedict and daughter spent Sunday in Thomaston.
 MT James o. Ford is doing consider able business in the line of grating.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-14
His Remedy,

HIS Remedy. Grandma-I can't hear you, George
 Speak louder. Georgie (aged 4)-Why don't you wear spsos on yUux eArSl-Rackst.