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Connecticut western news., 1890-07-09
WEDNESDAY. JULY 9, 1890.

Reader, did you ever notice how much taffy the public requires :? Did you ever wonder where the supply comes from9 Editors use taffy. Their correspondents use taffy. Public speakers use taffy. Why do they use it you ask ? Simply because their consti- tuency demand it. Some individuals seem to exist upon taffy. They must have their daily or weekly ration of taffy year after year. They seem to thrive and grow fat upon it and con- sider it their due, but just let dis paraging word (although the truth) be printed or uttered about them and their ire is instantly aroused. They im- mediately forget all the "nice things" said or printed about them and their bristles rise up ''like quills upon the fretful porcupine."
 After seven years experience in con- ducting newspaper, and during that time also observing the amount of tafy dispensed by our exchanges. we have come to the conclusion that 8 minister who breaches poor sermons, 8 school teacher who is incompetent, an unskillful physician, an unpopular conductor, poor actor or singer, an ignorant and incompetent clerk or an unsatisfactory servant would be curi- osity that P. T. Barnum would like to secure.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-09
FIVE CHILDREN KILLED.

The Terrible Havoc Wrought by an Ex- plosion at Industry, Pa. 2 SCOTT HAVEN, Pa, July "A keg con taining fifty pounds of powder exploded in August Smiths grocery store at Industry, near Scott Haven, wrecking the building and injuring seven children. The explo- sion was caused by sparks from fire cracker which exploded prematurely in the hands of August Smith, Jr., aged IA years The store was resort for children, and at the time of the accident large number were present firing crackers. The powder exploded with terrific force, lifting the building, which was a two story structure, from it's foundations.
 Five of the seven little victims have died. Their names are August Smith, aged IA years; his 19-months-old sister Mary, George and Willie Kahler, aged respect lively and years, and John Brennan, aged 10 years.
 Emma Smith, aged years, and Charlie Shaw, aged years, the other victims, will recover. The father of young Brennan is crazed with grief, and tried to kill Smith, the owner of the building where the powder was stored The coroner's jury returned a verdict conforming the practice of mer- chants keeping powder and other ex- plosives where children have access to them. MT. Smith has frequently been warned about the danger of keeping his powder under the counter, but failed to heed the warnings, and many harsh words are said against him, notwithstanding the loss of his two children and his wrecked ho11Sa
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BRIDGEPORT.

Since our last letter we had the pleasure of being present at the Wash ington Park M. B. church on Children's day. The services were held at 7.3O in the evening and took the place of the regular evening service. The church was tastefully decorated with flowers and numerous cages of canaries were hung about over the large audience room. The services opened with a voluntary by the organist, and at 8 given signal, without any cessation of the music, the organ struck up 8 familiar tune and nearly six hundred teachers and scholars came marching from the Sunday school rooms, joining in the song and passing to the body of the church to the seats reserved for them and quickly filled the space left them by the large congregation. Appro- priate recitations, interspersed with music, followed, and afterwards speak ing by the pastor and superintendent. Taken altogether, it was very pleasant occasion and one long to be remembered .... On the day of w. B. Halls excur- sion nearly five hundred availed them selves of the opportunity to visit B'port and as the day was pleasant one they circulated about to their hearts content, visiting friends, stores, parks, etc .... The Fourth passed off with Its usual amount of noise and small-boy enthusi- asm. No public celebration by the city this year, but there were numerous displays of fireworks in the evening by private parties, which were very nice. One poor fellow celebrated the fourth in very unfortunate manner. In cross ing the railroad he lost both legs and was severely cut about the head. The Housatonic R. R. Go. run an excursion cn the Fourth to Parlor Rock, taking sixteen cars crammed full of passengers, and on the 9th of July another one to the same place of twenty-two or three cars filled to overfowing at twenty five cents for the round trip. At the lay. ing of the corner stone of the large new building of the Y. M. c. A. the Hon Chauncey M. Depew addressed { large and appreciative audience and himself performed the ceremony o1 using the trowel Others also addressed the people, among them MT Bishop O this place who amused the audience very much by some "reminiscences O. Bridgeport in it's early days. The band discoursed appropriate music at differ ent times :. Now is just the time wher the people enjoy sail on the sound and almost every pleasant evening afte six o'clock the water is thickly dotted with boats until quite late. ... Tuesda, is the day for Forepaugh's circus witt all the wonders of the world for al attraction which will undoubtedly drav l A large crowd.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-09
CLAYTON.

Not much patriotism manifested here on the glorious Fourth, excepting the firing of the old anvil about half of the previous night. ... .Dr Henry Smith, of Hudson, and Miss Addie Smith with two friends from Afford, were at l.. A. Smiths. .... The mother of Mrs J. M Shultz, of Hudson, came to spend @ week with her. .. Several from this place went to Ct Barring gton and some to East Canaan on the Fourth, who "Didn't get home till morning, till broad daylight appeared" IL. Lind sey has been laid up for few days, but is out again now. IL. Hedger rides out and works a little. His brother Reuben has been with him few days. .... Will Moore is home again.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-09
EAST CANAAN.

William Tenn is improving every day ... It is reported that burglars made fol cible entry to the "Barber House" last Sunday and carried away quanti- ty of wet groceries, in consequence of which two or three patrons of the house are missing =. The Fourth passed off quietly and so far as we can hear was satisfactory to all present From careful estimates 2,5OO people were present in the evening and over 300 teams. No drunken or dlsorderly men were seen during the day or evening l. {. Miss Lena Roberts and Miss Ina Fitch started yesterday for Lake George Charles Roberts is home on two weeks vacation. Ned Roberts won the potato race the Fourth, and Hugo Thompson succeeded in climbing the greased pole.
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and circuit judge.

and circuit judge.
 MT. Roswells amendment was agreed to on vote by tellers-yeas, 146; nays, 143. Considerable confusion followed the ap- nouncement of the vote. MT. Outhwaite (O) said the yeas and nays had been de- manded.
 The speaker said the demand was too late. The Democrats all rose to their feet at the request of MT. Outhwaite to demand the yeas and nays, and the speaker said that if there was no objection, the yeas and nays would be ordered. The yeas and nays were called and the amendment was adopted-yeas, 150; nays, 14O
 The speaker declared the previous ques- tion ordered on the bill and amendments.
 MT. Springer moved to lay the bill on the table. Lost-yeas, 14s; nays, 156 The only Republicans who voted to lay on the table were Coleman Ga.) and Lehlbach CN. J.). MT. Ewart (N. O. was paired with MT. Simonds (Conn.) Mir. Springer moved to lay the bill on the table, stating that his former, motion was to table the bill and pending amendment. The speaker ruled the motion out of order. MT. Springer appealed, and the appeal was laid on the table-yeas, 15s; nays, 146. MT. Springer (having voted in the affirmative) moved a reconsideration.
 MT. Grosvenor (O) made the point of order that this was dilatory motion-a point which was sustained by the speaker. MT. Springer appealed, but the speaker de- clined to entertain the appeal.
 MT. Springer protested that this was the first time in the history of the government that motion to reconsider was not recog- nized, but his voice was drowned in calls for the regular order from the Republican side. MT. Springer moved to adjourn. Lost-yeas, AZ; nays, 157. The bill was ordered engrossed and read third time by vote of-yeas, 155 nays, 148 MT. Hemp hill (S. O. moved to recommit the bill Lost-yeas, 14s; nays, 156. MT. Coleman and MT. Lehlbach voted with the Demo- crats in the affirmative. MT. Springer, having voted in the negative, moved re- consideration. The motion to reconsider was tabled-yeas, 156; nays, 149. Mr. Outhwaite O. moved an adjournment, which motion the speaker ruled out as dilatory.
 MT. Springer demanded the reading of the engrossed bill but the speaker was prepared for this demand, the bill having been engrossed in advance, and burst Of applause came from the Republican side when the clerk began the reading. The bill was passed at g p. m.
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RESTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, D June 28th, 1890. sM
 Estate of Ann Eliza Hamlin, late of Sharon,

nISTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, D June 28th, 1890 fW a
 Estate of Ann Eliza Hamlin, late of Sharon, in said district. .,.~ N.
 Upon the application of George Fl. Clark, of Salisbury, Iitchfleld county, Connecticut, administrator on said estate, praying for an order of sale of all the real estate belonging to said estate, the same consisting of two parcels or tracts of land, situate in said Sharon, and described as follows, viz: The first parcel lying on both sides of the highway leading from Ore Hill to Sharon Valley, bounded northerly by lands of Baldwin Reed and lands of Peter Cleaveland, easterly by lands of Martin Walsh, southerly by lands of Frank B. Hamlin and lands of Geo. H. Clark, and westerly by lands of said Frank B. Ham, lin and Geo. H. Clark, containing twenty three acres of land, more or less, with a dwelling house and other buildings thereon standing. The second parcel, lying on Indian Mountain, is wood lot, and is bounded northerly and easterly by lands of Geo. H. Clark, southerly by lands of Frank B. Ham, lin and westerly by lands of Jane Clark, and lands formerly of Edgar J. and Marvin Reed, containing three acres of land, more or less, as per application on file more fully appears. it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Bhar- on, in said district. on the 18th day of July, A. D. 1890, at 10 o'clock forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same twice in some newspaper havinga circulation in said public sign-post in the town of Sharon, In said district. .s ,F.
 A. M. CARD, Judge.
 Certified by WILLARD BAKER Clerk
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WINSTED'S WlNDFALL.
Numerous Requests to City Institutions il
 NIilliouaiIa Gilhart,s Will

Numerous Requests to City Institutions in
 Millionaire Gilbert's Will.
 NORFOLK, Conn.,, July 1.-The will of William l.. Gilbert, the millionaire phil anthropist of Winsted, gives s4oo, 900 to the Gilbert Home for the Friendless at Win sted, which was founded by MT. Gilbert, and to which he gave s1Oo,0OO in his life time The Gilbert School for Colored Girls, at Winsted, La., receives $4O,OOO. The sum of $500, 900 is given for the estab- lishment and maintenance of a public school of high order in Winchester (East Winsted). Each of nineteen nieces and nephews receives e1 ,OO0.
 The town of Winchester is given $4s, 900 for the purpose of tunneling the mountains in order to obtain a better water supply from the lakes. Should the town fail with in five years to carry out this work, which will cost S30,00 more than the sum above named, the $4S,0OO is to be added to the fund for the high school. The Congrega- tional church at Northdeld receives $12, 900 and the Episcopal church at that place 5000. MT. Gilbert's stock in the Gilbert Clock company, valued at s30,0OO, was di- vided just before his death among two nephews and niece-James Woodruff and B. F. Marsh, of Winsted, and Mrs. Edward Whiting, of Canada.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-09
ODDS AND ENDS.

A Russian lady proposes, ill tho .ol- umns of Russian newspaper, that women of Russia and France should join in forming a corps of amazons to fight the amazons of Dahomey.
 A leading English scientist states that women have better eyesight than men, and that in all his experience he has never met a woman who was color blind.
 An Athens, Ga., IA year old boy has made complete dynamo, capable of lighting one large arc light, run by treadle. He has also made com plete telephone with an improvement in the transmitter, which is said by electricians to work perfectly and to be much simpler than the one now in use.
 Near Tuscon, in Arizona, a very large cave has been discovered, which is as yet unexplored, and from which ranchmen in the neighborhood have obtained beautiful specimens of lime carbonates.
 During the recent floods at Ana helm, Cal, every hummock was SWdTul1Ak WILL udICS d1u IdpDlCo CuO1t were driven from the plains. They were slaughtered by thousands by boys and men, who used sticks, and when tired of the sport would run the poor beasts off their dry places into the raging waters.
 The pet names of the four baby states are as follows: North Dakota is the "Flickertail state." South Dakota is the 'Swinge Cat state" Washing ton is the Chinook state" and Mon tana is the ''Stubbed Toe state"
 The royal mail steamer Polynesian had a queer experience. The steamer ran into an electric storm, the masts, yards and rigging being brilliantly il- luminated with balls of fire. The first officer says it was grand sight, many of the passengers coming up on deck to see 1t.
 Two thousand ammunition carts, baggage wagons and other military transport vehicles, built in Warsaw, have been shipped by the Russian war department to Batoum. They are in- tended for Central Asia.
 One of the finest pieces of work ever turned out at Mare Island navy yard, San Francisco, is a whaleboat built for King Malietoa. of Samoa, to be presented to him by the United States government as a token of es- teem for his kindness to American off, cers and sailors at the wreck of the Trenton and Vandalia.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-09
SHARON.

Among the arrivals in town to spend the Fourth with us were Will Knight and Frank Loucks, of Mott Haven John c. Smith and Will Brazee, of Tuckahoe Benj. and Irving Lake, of Nyack, N. Y; Fred W. Doty, of Strat- ford Mir and Mrs B. Whitney, of Bedding, H. 0. Rowley, of Ridgefield, MT Hawley Bartram and family, of New York city, and Geo. Klebes, of Sheffield.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-09
LegGl Notices.

DISTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, U July 8th 1890.
 Estate of Lois D. scoville, late of Salisbury, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Nathaniel 0. Scoville, of Buffalo, New York, praying that an instru- ment in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said Lois D. Scoville, deceased, may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Salis- bury, in said district on the 24th day of July, A. D., 1890, at g o'clock in the fore- noon, and that notice be given of the penden- cy of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District.
 Certified from record,
 DONALD T. WARMER, Judge.
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Forty-nine Policemen Suspended.

LONDON, July 7.-Saturday night the Metropolitan police of the Bow street divi- sion refused to perform duty because one of their number had heen removed to an- other district for agitating the grievances of the force. Subsequently the constable was reinstated in his old division and the policemen returned to work, with the ex- caption of forty-nine, who still refused to perform duty. These latter were sus- pended Sunday. The others worked and were hooted by crowds in the streets.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-09
Msla is ss the Light.

The man who tells you confldentially just what will cure your cold is prescribing Kemp's Balsam this year. In the prepara- lion of this remarkable medicine for coughs and colds no expense is spared to combine the best and purest ingredients. Hold a bostle of Kemp's Balsam to the light and look through it; notice the bright, clear look ; than eompare with other remedies Price DGn6 e1. NoQple tot&le frses
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-09
A Negro's Heroism

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, July 7.-John Moody (colored) was drowned Sunday in the Sus1 quehanna while trying to save child from drowning. Moody had put two little children who were in his charge into 8 boat and was pushing the boat around to amuse the little ones when one of them fell overheard. Moody jumped in, but being poor swimmer, was caught by an eddy and carried down. His body was afterward found standing upright in the water with outstretched arms. The child was saved by one of number of men who saw the accident
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-09
RESTRICT of Sharon ss. Probate c;,; Court

 nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, DJuly Sd, A. D. 1890.
 Estate of William H. Northrup, of Sharon, in said district, an insolvent debtor.
 Upon the application of said William H. Northrup, praying that he may be allowed such sum out of said estate for the support of himself and family as said court may find meet and proper, and for such time, not exceeding six months, as this court may limit, said insolvent having filed in this court the affidavit under oath, etc., as pro- vided by Section 530 of the General Statues of the State of Connecticut, as per applica- tion on file more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED. That said application be heard sharon, in said District, on the 18th day of July, A. D. 1890, at ten o'clock in the fore noon, and that notice be given of the penden- cy 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 there of on the public sign-post in the town of Sharon, in said District.
 A. M. CARD, Judge. 1od hxyW Wryr A uw
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Will He Sign the Lottery Bill?

:. BATON ROUGE, La., July 7.-There is much speculation here as to whether or not the governor will veto the lottery bill. The five day limit allowed the governor in which to return the bill expires today. The general belief is that the governor will not only veto the bill, but that he will send a message to the legislature severely com. demning it's action in passing the bill. There seems to be no doubt, however, but that the bill will be passed over the gov. ernor's veto.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-09
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

Louis R. Walters, Assistant Treasurer at
 PhI1adel phia-Many Postmasters.
 WASHINGTON, July 3.-The president has sent to the senate the following nomina- tions; To be general appraisers of mer- chandise under the provisions of an act of congress approved June 10, 189O-George George H. Sharpe, of New York; James A. Jewell of New York; Charles H. Ham, of Illinois, and Joseph B. Wilkinson, Jr., of Louisiana.
 Louis R. Walters, of Pennsylvania, to be assistant treasurer at Philadelphia; Charles iWildner, of Iowa, to be surveyor of cus- toms for the port of Burlington, Ia
 Postmasters Connecticut-A. B. s. Bush Mantle; J. B. Eldridge, Norfolk; c. G. Hubbell, ,Norwalk, and G. w. Randall, Rockville
 Massachusetts, H.. Odell, Beverly; Anson Withey Greenfield; Luther Wait, Ipswich; L. G. Holt, Lawrence Frederick Gillmor, Lee; Alexander Smart, Merrimac; J. S. Smith, Rockland.
 New York-William Joesbury, Catskill; c. H. Wood, Cornwall Ion the Hudson; Charles H. Wood, Hamburg; Fred c. Allen, Jordan; Victor Adams, Little Falls 1; Thomas Cunningham, Mohawk; William T. Chapman, Pawling; William F. Roberts, Saranac Lake; H. A. Herrick, Southamp- ton.'
 |, Pennsylvania-M. G. Bulger, Browns ville; William H. Pennell, Dunoannon; o. H. Hollister, Meadville; w. P. Buch, Potts town; Theodore F. Ramsey, Wayne.
 Rhode Island-J. D. Caswen, Narragan- sett Pier
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Fears for the Kansas Corn Crop.

ABILENE, Kan, July 7.-Hot winds that have blown for several days are causing great fears for the corn crop. Nearly three weeks have passed since rain has fallen, and it is believed that the corn first plant ed can possibly be saved. The late corn will make fair crop if rain comes soon, The situation throughout central Kansas is critical as regards that crop.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-09
The sparrous Turned White.

MT. Hobbs, of Albany, was annoyed by English sparruws, and soaked hom- iny in strychnine with which to poison them. They ate it and relished it ap- parently. It did not kill them, but every one of them turned snow white.
 Albany (Ga.) News <
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Buffalo want, a Recount.

BUFFALO, July 9-A census meeting of the Buffalo Merchants Exchange is to be held today. Inasmuch as there has been a great deal of complaint concerning the faulty enumeration of the city's inha bit ants, a large and vigorous meeting is an ticipated. All the newspapers of the city are unanimous in regard to the inefaciency of the census work and urge 2 recount.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-09
Poor wentlandt,s Body Found.

NEW YORK, July 7.-The body of Franz Wentlandt, who committed suicide with his wife Wednesday night at Hoboken, N J., on account of poverty, was found Sunday floating near the Rotterdam steam ship pier. The bodies of Mrs. Wentlandt aud her babe were found near the same place Thursday morning
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-09
DIsTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate court,

nISTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate court, U June 25th., 1890.
 Estate of Solon E. Johnson, late of Corn wall, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall 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 a recovery. All por- sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 MARTHA JOHNSON, Administratrix.
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The following remarkable statement has lately appeared in novel: "At that moment the worthy pastor appeared on the threshold of the manse. His hands were thrust into the pockets of his large, loose coat, while he turned the leaves of his prsyerbook and wiped hia aneckaclee."
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-09

An unmarried Williamsport, Pa, girl thus explains the case: II have consid erable money of my own. have>a par rot that can swear and monkey that chews tobacco, so that have no need of husband"
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Drowned at Atlantic City.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., July 7-John Wurster, aged 22, and living at 1,6A Dick inson street, Philadelphia, was drowned while bathing in the ocean Sunday. The work of resuscitation lasted several hours, but life was extinct.
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Certified by WILLARD BAKER, Clerk.
nIsTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court,

nISTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, U June 27th, 1890.
 Estate of Betsey VanRenselaer late of Salisbury, 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,
 WILLIAM B. PERRY, Administrator.
 Address Lakeville, Conn.