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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-08-22

J. W. Crowell, boss of the car de-
partment of the American Bridge
Works, died yesterday morning after
an illness of some weeks. He was a
member of Hiawatha Lodge, In
proved Order of Red Men. He was
s. years old, and leaves a wife and
six children to mourn his loss. The
remains will be taken to Pulaski this
morning.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
THE DEADLY QulcksANp.
James H. Parsell Dies Slowly in Well
 Which CaYad in on Him.

James Fl. Parsell Dies Slowly in Well
 Which Caved in on Him.
 WooDsIDE, l.. T., May 19.-James H. Parsell, night dispatcher of the New York postofices, and one of the most prominent and highly respected citizens of this place, went into his we'll, which was fifteen feet in depth, to arrange 8 pipe in it. It is supposed that in his descent he brought the sides of the we'll about him. When discovered only his head and shoulders were above the quicksand, which was fast closing in on him.
 Neighbors ran to MT. Parsell's assistance and rope was passed under his arms and 8 dozen men tried to drag him out. The sand was too firmly packed about him, however, and number of the neighbors, headed by Stephen and John Parsell, sons of the unfortunate man, tried to dig the sand from about him. AS fast as they threw it out the treacherous sand closed about MT. Parsell, and finally hose was placed in his mouth in order that he might breathe should the sand cover his head. Scarcely had the hose been arranged when the sand buried the mans head from sight.
 After two hours rapid work MT. Par sells head was uncovered, but he was un- conscious. The rescuers worked steadily, and when he was dug out physicians tried to revive the man, but all to no avail. MT. Parsell leaves wife and six children in comfortable circumstances.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
CLAYTON.

Rev Dr Eddy preached in the school house last Sunday, taking for his text "God is love-" He gave us 8 good practical discourse and we hope all may profit thereby. He proposed to come and preach to us this summer without any remuneration if we wish him to, as he has nothing to do, and of course we wish him to, so he will preach again next Sunday at half past three o'clock. We hope the people will show their appreciation of the Doctors good will by turning out en-masse to hear him. The seats were nearly filled last Sunday.
 MT and Mrs Geo Rood, of Manchester, are visiting friends here. Mrs Rood came first and has been visiting at her fathers in Ct Burlington. MT Rood will return to Manchester in few days but Mrs Rood and children will remain with friends here for time.
 Mrs Wm Ferguson has been quite feeble for some time. She is now able to be around the house but does not labor yet. Her daughters, Mary and Sarah, will stay at home this summer.
 Mrs Almeda Fitch is visiting her daughter in Ct Harrington.
 Dr Henry Smith and wife, of Hudson, visited friends here last week.
 MT and Mrs Elisha Bentley visited their daughter in Canaan few days last week.
 Jacob Decker has lately purchased a span of heavy horses of c. Miner, of Housatonic.
 The per cent of attendance at our village school the first month was 97.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
SHOT HIS DEAREST FRIEND.
Fatal Result of Care1essly Handling g
 lad

Fatal Result of Care1essly Handling a
 Loaded Gun.
 SYRACUSE, N. Y, May 19.-A fatal &C., cident, by which Charles Riggs, popular young man of this city and bookkeeper in the firm of Kennedy, Spaulding & Co.,, met his death, occurred about o'clock Sunday morning in boarding house at No. 3O1 North Clinton street. The man at whose hands Riggs met his death is Robert E. Drake, of the law firm of MeFarren & Drake, excise commissioners, and vice pres ident of the Worden Manufacturing com pany of this city. Drake was Riggs closest friend, and both were young.
 Drake says that on Saturday night he and Riggs, with three others, started out for some sport. They returned to their boarding house rather late, but kept up the sport, engaging in mock battles with each other. Drake had Winchester rife, with which they drilled and went through mili- tary manoeuvres. No one seemed to know that the gun was loaded. Riggs and Drake began chasing each other up and down the hall. Finally Drake jumped into his own room, slamming the door after him. As he banged the door he hit the muzzle of the gun, which discharged it's contents through the door, striking Riggs spinal column Physicians were called, but he died in 8 few hours. Drake immediately gave himself up to the. police authorities. He will probably be released tomorrow.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
SOUTH CANAAN.

The flowers in the church were reported to be "lovelv." Mrs H. P. Morse brought beautiful potted plants. begonias, etc. Mrs Sherwood Willard a variegated wax plant. Miss Olive Pen dleton, cut flowers. pansies, etc. An agent of the Bible Society was present and very. interesting in his remarks.
 Mrs Erastus Merwin died on Tuesday morning, May 13, after lingering ill- ness. It is about three years since her heelth began to fail and she has several times been very low, but possessing g fine constitution she has rallied for ;. time. Her funeral was attended at the church on Thursday the Rev Mir Hanna officiating. The text was " For me to live is Christ, to die is gain. He spoke of her being one of family of eleven children (of whom only one survives of her uniting with the Methodist church in her youth, afterwards joining with her husband the North Congl church in CornN all, where she remained until IA years ago, at which time they moved to this place and united with the Cong l church here. He said she was always highly respected and esteemed where ever she had lived. She leaves but one child, Mrs Robert Pendleton.
 Preparations are being made for tue due observance of Children's Day.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
POINTERS.

Short horn cattle for sale at farmers prices. See advertisement.
 Fair warning. In the advertising columns you will fnd the time table of w. B. Hall & Co.'S excursion to Bridge port tomorrow. Be sure you take the 6.10 p. m. train in returning, otherwise you will be stranded for an hour or more at New Milford
 Your sight is invaluable don't neglect it or abuse it. Whenever in need of eyeglasses or spectacles have them fitted to you by experienced opticians, and when you visit Hartford don't fail to call on Harvey & Lewis, whose business card appears in another column. You will already feel acquaint- ed with MT Harvey when we tell you that he is brother of Prof Harvey, of Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
Record of Snow Storms.

The following is a memorandum of the snow storms as they occurred dur ing the past season in this town:
 Oct. 24th. snow first seen on the hills. Nov. 9th, few flakes seen 30th, snow this morning. Dec. 3d, snow this morn ing 2 inches 9th, several hours 14th, showed seven hours, 5a inches. Jan. 8th, showed one hour 10th, light snow through the day, inch 11th, light snow 22d, several hours, inch Feb. 9th, showed three hours, II inches i; 10th, last night, 3 inches. March 3d, snow last night, I inch 9th, last night If inches 9th, last night fl inches i; 9th, snow At inches 18th, several hours, no accumulation; 10th, last night and to-day inches 18th, this morn ing inch; 18th, showed necessarily from o'clock to 5, Ct inches i; 23d, this morning inch in afternoon squall 20 minutes 1; 29th, showed nearly all day, inches. April 1st, snow inch.
 The heaviest fall of snow at any one time was March 18th. The aggregate amount WAS about 38 inches, while last season it was only 26a inches, but the year before 1t was 91 inches in this state. Very little snow fell during April or during the past five years in April, but in '83, '81. '79, '76. '75 and "A the greatest burden of snow for each season fell iu the month of April H. M. A. Canaan, May 2Otb. 1890.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21

Mrs Ernest Spencer, of Winsted, is visiting her mother. Mrs J. l.. Gillette, in East Canaan. MT Spencer has been employed as carver in the clock shop at Winsted for the past 12 or more years but recently accepted work In the clock shop at Thomaston and rented house there to which he and Mrs Spencer will remove about the first of June.
 The c. N. B. X w. railroad have added two more hog engines to their line of large locomotives. They now have five of these big engines, which have four pairs of driving wheels each. One of these monsters weighs 94 tons. Two more will soon arrive, making seven in all. Guess the o. N. B. & w.. are bound to go the entire swine or none.
 An entirely new feature of the present census is the collection of statistics in regard to mortgage indebt- edness. A great many people entertain the impression that everything is mortgsged for more than it is worth. '' Lyman Dunning, of East Canaan, has for several weeks been gathering statis- tics in Litch6eld county, and the facts already brought to light are astonishing. The recorded indebtedness is not half what was supposed and in many towns not one quarter. When his work is completed his report will be pleasing surprise to many who think all creation is mortgaged.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
SOUTH EKN NEW mAHLBOKo.

White frost Saturday morning.
 The ladies of North Norfolk gave the chapel 8 thorough renovating last week Monday.
 By fraud and misrepresentation some of the "ardent" was obtained in Norfolk last week, which was the occasion of much trouble in some families about here.
 After spending the winter in Florida, Miss Ada Lawrence arrived home Thursday. We are all pleased to see her pleasant, genial face again.
 The Southield sociable met at Mrs A. A. Adams last Thursday week. What made it the occasion of more than usual interest was the presence of the Rev H. 0. Adams and wife, of Turner's Falls, Mass. A large number, including the Rev Mir Sleep, from Hartsville, were present.
 Owing to the death of MT B. Fargo and the delicate health of Miss Lulu Doncaster, Mrs Fl. ". Palmer has had most of the burden of the school com mittee on her hands and it is but just to say that she has performed her duties admirably and very acceptably.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
STATE ITEMS.

The Weautinaug Inn at New Milford will be opened on June IT.
 The county commissioners have re- fused to license concert gardens iu Bridgeport.
 The new hospital and chapel buildings at the soldiers home at Noroton, were dedicated Friday.
 The exercises of the unveiling of the statue of Governor R. D. Hubbard in Hartford, will be held on the afternoon of June 9.
 J. H. Hale, of Glastonbury, has sold 40, 900 peach trees this spring, and esti- mates that other nurserymen in the state have sold as many more.
 Rev Millidge Walker, rector of St Paul's church, in East Bridgeport, has received call to the rectorship of St Paul's church, of Newark, N. J.
 Mrs Statira Shepard, mother of MT Amos Shepard, of Plantsville. died at the home of her son on Thursday. She was 90 years of age, and until within few weeks has shown remarkable vitality The old colored woman, Mrs Platt, whose disappearance set the colored population agog, was seen upon Main street to-day. The suspicious of foul play were therefore groundless. Win sted Citizen, May 16.
 An appeal to the supreme court of errors from the decision of Judge Fenn, disbarring Attorney Howard w. Taylor of Danbury from practicing in the courts of this state. has been filed by the counsel for the defendant, The most encouraging report receive | by the state board of education concern | ing Arbor Day is from the Sixth district of Derby, where 88 trees were planted by the children at their homes, the school yard being already supplied.
 The Derby Transcript says: "A peculiar sight was witnessed on Main street, Ansonia, Saturday morning, about g o'clock. It was what might be styled a shower of ants. and lasted nearly two hours. The air was completely filled with the insects They seemed to come out of the ground. At one place near the post office they issued forth in @ stream five inches wide. As soon as they reached the pavement they would take to their wings. They came out along the street for 100 yards, and after circling around in the air started in a body down the street. They evidently had mid-air combats, as the street was full of dead and injured and the wings of other unfortunates. What caused this immigration from the buildings is unaccounted for.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
WEST CORNWALL.

Artist J. H. Moser and daughter, Grace, of Washington, D. O., spent Sunday on Cream Hill.
 R. N. Cochrane has gone to Vermont to buy more cattle.
 l.. J. Nickerson. Esq, and mother spent. Sunday in Poughkeepsie.
 Wm. l.. Rogers and family have moved from Brooklyn to the old home on the hill, for the summer.
 Sam Scoville raised his new barn last week.
 Dr Battam, surgeon dentist from New Milford, will be at the Mansion House Friday, May 3Oth.
 George Smith has purchased new bicycle recently.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
Canaan. May 2Oth, 1890.
Informal Fellowship Meetings.

The churches of the Litchfield North west Conference cordially invite all Christians and friends of Christians in the towns of Canaan, Cornwall, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon and Warren to unite with them in two meetings for the promotion of Christian Fellowship, at Congl church in Kent OF Thursday, May %, at 3.3O p. m., and at Cong1 church in Salis- bury on Thursday, May 29, at p. m. Members of all other churches are most cordially invited to attend. Sun day schools, Women's Auxiliary socie- ties, Christian Endeavor societies, Home Departments and "Yoke fellows" of every kind are warmly urged to fellow ship "In His Name"
 At Kent the subject will be "Selfish Religion the Peril of the Church. We will none of it," to be led by Rev B. M. Wright.
 At Salisbury the subject will be Gold Mines near Home," to be led by Rev J. 0. Goddard.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21

him, and eight of the Knott votes went to Representative McCreary. The ballot re- sulted Carlisle, 52; Lindsay, Ss; Mo Creary, 30. Representative Smith then ar,- nounced the withdrawal of Representative McCreary. Before the roll call for the second ballot was concluded it was evident that MT. Carlisle would receive the nomi- nation, and amid cheering and much con fusion the vote was announced: Carlisle, 72; Lindsay, 43. On the motion of Senator Thomas, on behalf of Judge Lindsay and his friends, MT. Carlisle's nomination was made unanimous, and committee of five was appointed by the chairman to notify MT. Carlisle of his nomination and to con- duct him to the chamber.
 MT. Carlisle was then elected by the Ken lucky legislature to succeed the late Sena- t0r Rock
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
CORNWALL CENTER.

Harvey Baldwin and wife, of Thomas ton, visited at Jas. o. Ford's last week.
 Geo. s. Dean is visiting in Bridge port this week.
 Allecia Reed, who has been at E. Wings since last fall. died Sunday morning. She has been helpless for over six months.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
DIED.

MERw1N-At South Canaan, May 18th, Mrs Erastus Merwin. VosBURaH-At Ancram, N. Y., May 3, Laura Tanner, wife of John Vosburgh, aged SS. MoRR1ssEY-At Millerton, N. Y., May 10, Mrs Patrick Morrissey, aged 58. VANRENsEIAER-Atsal Salisbury, May 13, Betsey VanRenselaer (colored) aged 35. WHEELER--At Ct Harrington, May 18th, Miss Lydia A. D. Wheeler, aged n. OsHMAN-At Ct. Harrington, May IA, William Oshman, aged 55. BARTLErr-At Winsted. May 19, Mrs Sarah A. Bartlett, widow of H. Fl. Bartlett, aged "A years. REED-At Cornwall Center, May IS, Allecia Reed
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
SOUTHFIELD.

MT Williams started out with samples Saturday.
 H. L. Barber bought horse of B. R. Baldwin last week. Price in darkness.
 Took in, few of our neighbors or at least about 80 bullheads on Saturday night.
 Geo Forrest goes to WestfieId to work in blacksmith shop, and his wife to Canton, at her fathers, for the present
 Assessors Sheldon and Granger are busy almost every day, getting up the valuation of property here.
 B. A. Scoville had narrow escape from fire, by the burning out of a chimney which was not sound. Let us see to 1t that that chimney is in order
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21

state would far outweigh the interest of mere silver production. The silver pro duction of the United States was insign1fi- cant in comparison with the great interests of the country that were involved in the rehabilitation of silver as money metal. It was demanded in the interest of human ity, in the interest of civilization, in the interest of progress, in the interest of the whole human race.
 WASHINGTON, May 15-In the house the committee on rules reported rule which will bring the tariff debate in the house to conclusion in few days. It provides that the remainder of the bill shall be read by the clerks without interruption, and that when the reading Is completed amendments may be offered to any section At noon on Wednesday next the commit tee of the whole is to rise and report the bill to the house, and voting upon the measure and amendments made in com mittee of the whole is to begin at once. MT. Blount (Ga.) criticized the ma jority of the committee on rules for report ing the resolution. The majority of the house had adopted code of rules which recognized the right of debate in the com mittee of the whole. It had given the com mittee power to limit debate. It had pro vided that 100 should constitute quorum, and yet after all these restraints thrown over the consideration of a bill in commit tee it was proposed to set aside the rule governing the committee. He protested against the resolution as un-American, un- wise and violent in parliamentary proceed ure. (Applause.)
 MT. Mckinley denied that the resolution had any purpose to stifle debate. It was I intended to concentrate debate on the par agraphs and provisions of the bill. The | resolution was not to deny to the minority | freedom of debate, but to deny to 1t the right to delay public business by obstruct- | i've tactics
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
NEW MARLBORO.

MT and Mrs Langhaar, from New York, are in town.
 Mir Gilbert, of the Berkshire Courier, spent 8 day in this village last week.
 T. H. Clark was in Birmingham and Bridgeport Thursday and Friday.
 The death notice sent last week should have read Mir, instead of Mrs Dennis Callahan. Mir Callahan died very suddenly. He was thirty years old
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21

Ask Your Friends About 1t.
 Your distressing cough can be cured. We know it because Kemps Balsam within the past few years has cured so many coughs and colds in this community. It's remarkable sale has been won entirely by it's genuine merit. Ask some friend who has used 1t what he thinks of Kemp's Balsam There is no medicine so pure, none SO effective. Large bottles 50c and $1 at all druggists. Sample bottle free.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

The best and largest assortment of hats in Hartford always to be found at Parker's, 1O9 Asylum Street.
 Watches a speciality at Capewell's, West Winsted, Conn.
 Jas Burdett, Humorlst, at Town Hall, at o'clock to might, for the benefit of the Village Improvement Association
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21

withdrawal of ex- Governor Proctor Knott as 8 candi- date for United s t a t s senator.
 When the ballot ing began there was great excite ment, as it became evident that the m 8 j o r i ty of Knott's support CTS were going to
 Carlisle. MT. Lind says followers,
 h0wovor stood bV
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
COLEBROOK.

The mercury was down to 3Oo here last Saturday morning
 Miss Hattie Andrews, of Hartford, is spending few days with Miss Kate Carrin gton.
 Miss Emma Jones has gone to Brook lyn for two or three weeks stay.
 Miss Caroline Collins returned on Saturday from a visit with friends in Monterey.
 The board of health was called to Colebrook River last week to look into the sanitary condition of that village.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
Charles Lees London Shows.

Chas Lees shows gave one of the finest performances on Saturday after noon and evening, on the fair ground, that we have had for long time. Every act advertised by them was given, and by frst-class performers. The street parade, in particular, was very good. and was made with as fine display of horse-hesh as was ever seen in Brook vile. - Brookville Times.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21

Applicant. You want 8 man to cater for your summer hotel, and I'd like the place." Landlord" Had any expert ence in that sort of business ?" Appli- cant-''I used to run an ostrich farm in Arizona about three years ago. "- Lowell Mail.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21

Don't take any chances with stub born cough or cold. If neglected it may be pneumonia to morrow. If other remedies have failed you do not be discouraged. Try once more. Swift's Wild Cherry Cough Ralsam cures when all others fail
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
MAR FLED.

BARLOW -BR1aas-At New Milford, May 14th, in the Congregational church, by Rev E. P. Herrick, of Sherman, assisted by the Rev F. A. Johnson, of New Milford, Miss Genevra Briggs, of Sherman, to Charles c. Barlow, of New Milford.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
Ready to Shoot.

NEW HAVEN, May 12-A challenge from C. B. Manley and Messrs. Putney, Wood ruff and Nichols, of Danbury, to shoot a match of twenty five live birds per man for a purse of $1OO, has been accepted by J. H. Gould, of the New Haven Gun club Gould says he has three other men selected, and will meet the Danburians when they are ready The Danbury shooters are to fur nish birds, traps and grounds, and the time is to be arranged hereafter. Gould Is ready to send the amount of forfeit as soon as arrangements are made.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
MT. Carlisle Nominated

FRANKFORT, Ky, May 17.-Immediately after the Democratic joint legislative eau GUS had been called to order last evening Senator Cooper arose and announced the
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
A Yale Freshman Missing.

NEW HAVEN, May 13.-Austin R. Men denhall, of Duluth, Minn., a member of the Yale freshman class, has been missing since Thursday. He was in his usual spirits and was we'll supplied with money, and no cause for his departure is known.
 Made Him Toe tho Mark.
 L1TCHF1ELD, May 13.-Michael Kelly, 8 brakeman, and Miss Ryan, of Newtown, were married under peculiar circumstances yesterday afternoon. Kelly became ac- quainted with Miss Ryan some time ago, and the day for the wedding was set. They were to have been married last week, but on the day of the intended wedding Kelly telegraphed that he was ill and could not come Miss Ryan was sorely disappointed and made every effort to find Kelly. Satur- day he was found on the street here. He was placed under arrest and Newtown off cers were notified. Yesterday morning they came over here with a warrant for Kelly's arrest. Kelly wilted and consented to marry Miss Ryan at once, and the couple were united by the Rev. Father Finnegan.
 Narrow Escape from Death.
 BRIDGEPORT, May 13.-James Murphy, a teamster employed by the Wheel and Wood Bending company, narrowly escaped death this noon. While crossing the tra cks o1 the Housatonic road at North Washington avenue the noon express struck his truck, hurling him on to the sidewalk. The ve- hicle was smashed and the horse received such injuries that it was thought necessary to kill the animal Murphy escaped un. injured.