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Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22

nIsTRICT of Sharon, ss Probate court, U October 18th., 1890.
 Estate of Carolne Lake, late of Sharon, in said district, deceased.
 The Executor having exhibited his admin istration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 ORDERED, that the 25th day of October, A. D. 1890, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the probate office in Sharon, be, and the same is, assigned for a hearing on the allowance of the administration account with said estate, and this court directs the execu- ra sad snd naca v to order in some newspaper published in Litchf1eld county and having circulation in said district, and by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town of Sharon, where the deceased last dwelt
 A. M. CARD, Judge. Certified by WILLARD BAKER, Clerk.
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subscripsien Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 5juls9 indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889. It is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for re- renewal of their subscription will 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 pafd plainly printed thereon Is prfma facie evil dence of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22
A Policeman Struck by Lightning.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2O-Policeman Henry Flencken, of the Morrisania squad, was struck by lightning shortly before noon yesterday while sending a signal to the station house from the signal box at Union and Westchester avenues. The stroke paralyzed both his legs. He was attended by Dr. Daly, of One Hundred and Fiftieth street, and removed home.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22
Han1ad Hlmsalf in Hia Barn.

UTICA, N. Y., Oct. 2O.-Alfred Snyder, a highly respected farmer living four miles from Carthage, Jefferson county, commit ted suicide by hanging himself in his barn No cause is assigned for the act He was 40 years old and leaves a widow and three children.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22
Hela as se tAe Laehe.

The man who tells you confidentially just what VIII cure your cold Is prescribing Kemp's Balsam this year. In the prepara- ton of this remarkable medicine for coughs and colds no expense Is spared to combine the best and purest ingredients. Hold 8 bottle of Kemp's Balsam to the light and look through 1t; notice the bright, clear look {; then compare with other remedies. Price 60c and S1. Sample bottle free.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22
To Lie Beside Abraham Lincoln

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Oct. 2O.-By an action of the Lincoln Monument association here the remains of young Abraham Lincoln, son of Minister Robert T. Lincoln, who died in England during the summer, will be inferred beside those of his illustrieus grandparent. MT. Lincoln has written friends here that he will be here during the month of November, and the inter- ment will then take place.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 22, 1890.
PRESS vs. PULPIT.

Editors would enjoy religion(? if they could avoid three weeks work every month. as some modern ministers do by exchanging pulpits and preach ing old sermons.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22
Was flakes Murdered?

ROCHESTER, N. Y., Oct. 2O.-It now looks as if William B. flakes, who died near Holly on Saturday, was murdered. He was known to have had $12O in his pocketbook on Friday night. He slept alone. On Saturday his hired man found the back door of the house forced open and the con tents of flakes pockets strewn about the floor, with the pocketbook empty and the money missing. It is supposed that flakes was chloroformed, as there were no marks of violence on his body. An inquest is in progress.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22
REGISTRARS NOTICE.

THE UNDERSIGNED, Registrars of Voters l for the town of North Canaan, hereby give notice that they. will be in session on Camps Pharmacy, in said town, from o'clock in the forenoon till o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of making list as nearly as practicable of those who are electors in said town, and who will be entitled to vote at an electors meeting to be holden on Tuesday, November 4, 1890, and for the purpose of re- ceiving the applications of those who have never been made electors in said town, and who claim that they are entitled to be made electors.
 They will also be in session at the same place on Thursday, Oct, 23 from o'clock a.. m. till o'clock p. m., for the revision and correction of said list
 WILLIAM H. CAMP, Registrars of SAMUEL A. EDDY, Voters.
 Dated North Canaan, Oct Il, 1890.
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Struck by . Train.

NoRRIsTowN, Pa, Oct. 1a-Thomas Sla win, 8 railroad employe, was struck by train on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad, near Mageetown, and instantly killed
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22
Le00L Notices.

4 T Court of Probate holden at North 11 Canaan, within and for the District of Canaan, on the 14th day of October, A. D. 1890.
 Present, Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge.
 On motion of Edward s. Roberts, adminis- trator with the will annexed, on the Estate of George 0. E. Thompson, late of Owasco, Cayuga County, State of New York, leaving property in this state, deceased, it is ordered by this Court, that notice shall be given that the Administration Account in said Estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Office in said District on the 18th day of November, 1890. at two o'clock in the alter noon, by posting copy of this order on the public sign post il. said town of North Canaan and by advertising the same twice in a news paper having a circulation in said District.
 Certified from Record,
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22
Another Shot st the C.,

LONDON, Oct 2O.-The Chronicles War saw special reports that futile attempt has been made to shoot the czar. The story has not been confirmed.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22

others. The bishop was presented with purse of $21 900, contributed by the laity of his diocese, and number of other val uable gifts.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22
Fx.Pre.,dent wr,rht Dead.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2O.-Abner M. Wright, sx-president of the board of trade, who has boeu HI fer Doma time, died last evening.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22
BISHOP LoUeHLlN's JUBILEE.

The Great Brooklyn Clergyman Presented
 with a Purse of 021, ,OOO.
 BROOKLYN, Oct. 1a-A reception in hon. or of the golden jubilee of the Right Rev,
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22

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
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22

Winchester polled $40 more votes thnn TogEington at tho town election.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22

Leavcnng Report Aug 1889 @z!!a!:!:!! Q! Rskias BsMassz
 ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Admiral POrter's Condition.

AdmfrAI POrter'S COnd1tiOn.
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 2O.-The condition of Admiral Porter was not so favorable Sun day. Saturday night he was very restless and did not secure much sound sleep. Sunday afternoon he had slight set back, but last night was reported to be resting comfortably. His physician says there is no immediate danger of death.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22
No Gun for Him.

NO GUn TOT I1IIn.
 The Italian who comes to America does not adopt any new idea in the matter of weapons, but clings perti- naciously to his stiletto. In the city of Philadelphia within three years this weapon has been used in over sixty in stances, and wherever it has been used against revolver it has always won. Detroit Free Press.
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Of Incendiary Origin. Ea

How the fire occurred is mystery. leading insurance man who viewed the scene declares that in his opinion it was of incendiary origin. He says that the fire started in the kitchen, and that it looks as if grease had been ignited by somebody. The kitchen was amply protected from ac- cidental fire, and the blaze at the Globe hotel later in the morning, which the same man investigated, originated in like manner
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22

HAWs Respecting Newspapers, Printed for the benefit of those who think that ordering paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 ''If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the postofhce to which they are di- rected they arc held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers discon tinued.
 "Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing toeontinue their subscriptions.
 "If subscribers order the ediscontinuance oftheir paper the pu ubishers may continue to send them until all arreare are paid
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22
A Baggageman's Warning Cry Saves Many
 People from Death.

BUFFALO, Oct. 20.-"Jump to the other side, quick!' was the startling cry of the baggageman of the Lake Shore limited three miles east of Silver Creek Sunday morning. The passengers jumped. An instant later there was terrific crash and one side of two palace coaches was almost completely wrecked. A freight wreck on the eastbound track 8 moment before had thrown two freight cars partly across the path of the limited.
 It was on 8 heavy grade and there was no time to stop the limited. The engineer stuck to his post like hero. His escape from death was miraculous. The only per son injured was lady. She had two ribs broken. Many cattle were killed in the freight wreck, which was caused by the parting of an eastbound train on heavy prada
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-22

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Oct. 16.-Edward B. Clapp, who is now professor of Greek al Illinois college, has been called to the as sistant professorship of Greek at Yale. He has accepted and will report for duty on Nov. 1. Professor Clapp was graduated in 1875, taking the valedictory, and for some years afterward studied in the different de partments of the university. He was grant ed the degree of Ph. D. in 1886.
Smyrna times., 1890-06-11
The Granger's Platform.

On Tuesday of last week, Messrs J.
Alex. Fulton, E. c. Bancroft, DR..
Ridgely, W, T. Case, H. D. Learned
and 7. F. Dilworth of Kent county :
George F. Jones, 5. H. Messick. C. G.
Brown and D. Short of Sussex Ma
thaniel Williams and Edward Wood
ward of New Castle, a committee ap-
pointed by the State Grange to pre-
pare a paper setting forth the desires
of the farmers of Delaware, met in the
State House.
A series Of resolutions were adopted
as follows.
THAT bonds mortgages and other
investmeu is be taxed.
2.-That one collector and one asses
sor is sufficient for the collection of
county road and poll tax
3.-That the price per diem for feed
ing prisoners be at 20 cents.
4.-That all convicts be compelled to
work.
5. That the repairing and making of
roads be given out by contract.
e. That economy is needed in Leg
islative allowances.
THAT stringent laws be passed to
prevent bribery at elections.
S,-That all State appropriations for
military encampments and excursions
be abolished.
9.-That tax collectors be allowed
but per cent.
10.-That the County Committees of
the Grange carefully examine the list
of candidates nominated by the polit-
ical parties, with the view of ascer-
tainining whom the Grangers shall op-
pose or endorse.
11.-That justices of the peace be
given jurisdiction in all petty cases.
The committee will report to a spec
ial meeting of the Grange.
Smyrna times., 1890-06-11
WHOLE NO. 1920.
Summer BOarders.

Most people are sensitive and do
not Ike to be criticised or made fun
Of even il the fun or criticism is de-
served. 4 traveller was riding leisure
iy along a country road when his
horse suddenly became So lame that
he decided to put up for the night at
the first house he came to. which han.
pened to be an Old tum5le-bown place
little back from the road, in the edge
OF gloomy forest. Everything about
the place from the gate lying in the
mud to the broken windows. Indicated
slothfuluesa.
My horse is very lame, and do not
want to ride him farther TODAY Can
stay here for the night?"
You from the city ," asked the wo.
man abruptly.
Yes, madam"
Il despise city folks. she retorted.
and cody walked away.
Me too, said the man.
But do you never make excen.
tions:' said the traveller, good humor.
ediy.
Don't 'cept nobody said the wom-
an
NO, sir: ,hey'realI of Of one piece"
added the man sharply.
50 they air" said the woman.
They come out here in summer time.
and dscut themselyesou good things and
when fall comes they put back to the
city and write lies about US. Oh !
know"
All she says is true, said the man
wraJ4iuily. They was passel Of
our city dudes and stuck-up women
came long here tew summers ago and
Ituk en- in for a week and didn't
charge en- but$IO apiece, and we give
EN- all the milk they could drink and
didn't skim it but once, and had bacon
reg lar three times day for them, and
| set up ey'ry nigh. fddlin' while ma
sung war songs to EN-, aud We lust
treated en- the best We knowed how.
and they ups and had piece printed
IN paper saying that some Of the res
ideuts Of this locality was simple
minded but worthy people, lacking
somewhat in worldly knowledge.'
Course they meant US" cried the
woman.
And, resumed the man. lit was
the same as 7aylu We was low.down
folks and not educated when mas
brother is postmaster out in Kansas,
and aer-atler keeps the Jail there
L.--.-- Er-- lr-...
Smyrna times., 1890-06-11
Love Among the Glover.

over and over the purple clover.
Under the greenwood tree,
sweet Besse came straying, for wild flowers May
ing,
And sang in her maiden glee
30 hey, no
There's a laddy know
Who joys my face to see.
Fair blossoms, pray, now what shall say
When Robin comes wooing O me,
Dear heart,
When Robin comes wooing O. me ."
Over and under the boughs asunder,
Through the wood came Robin ere long
In the olden fashion he carroued his passion,
Ana the hawthorn swayed to his song
20 hey, o ho
The way know
She dropped me this flower to tell:
But what she will say this blossomy day
Would that knew it as well,
Dear heart,
Would that I knew it as we'll
Over and over the fragrant clover.
The bees went humming till late.
And where is the laddy and what luck had he
wooing his blithsome mate
0 hev, o he.
They walk so slow,
Brown Robin and blushing Bess
But what did they say in the wood today
think will leave you to guess,
Dear heart,
think viii leave TO guess.
-tSdmUei NiHterH Peek in Louisrale Courier Jour.
ldl.
Smyrna times., 1890-06-11
NJ. MEGARY 4 SON,
FURNITURE.
-AND-
CARPETS.
WALNUT CHAMBER USITS.

We offer to-day our entire line
of $50 and $50 Walnut Chamber
Suits for $40; complete suit of S
pieces. This offer will last only
as long as we have this line of
suits, and is made to dispose Of
the stock on hand; We are max
ing a change in our line of pat
terms for the Spring trade. The
suits we have must go in the
next week, before the new pat
terms are put on the floor This
is indeed a chance to save a few
dOllars-the fact is known that
we only advertise what we are
doing.
These suits are solid walnut
with marble top, large bevel edge
bureau, good hanging towel
rack with glass, and three fine
cane-seat chairs and rocker, max
ing in all s pieces for $40.
Any of these suits that are
selected now, and not needed for
a few weeks, will be stored away
subject to the order of the buyer.
We have just received an
other carload of our solid anti
que Oak Chamber Suits which
we have been selling for S25 and
$50. These suits are the very
best for sale to-day and cannot
be bought elsewhere in Whining
ton. See the suits and Judge for
yourself. They are not of the
kind that pulls apart and falls
down. but they are we'll made
and smoothly finished suits that
we can guarantee.
Wenput our $50 Suits against
any in Wilmington that's sold
for $40 We have plenty Of them
and more on the way.
Smyrna times., 1890-06-11
A Pastoral Installation.

The Rev. S. NJ. Perry, late pastor of
the Presbyterian Church at Ashland,
Baltimore county WIS installed as pas
tor Of the First Presbyterian Church
at Chesapeake City Tuesday night
week. The Rev. S. NJ. Osmond,
d. ID. of ElktOn presided. A sermon
was preached by the Rev. William p.
Swartz, Pastor of the Central Presby-
terian Church Of Wilmington, Del.
The Rev. ]. S. Malone of Newark,
Del, delivered the charge to the pas
tor. The Rev. T. E. Moore of Middle
town, Del, charged the people. The
church was tastefully decorated with
flowers.
Smyrna times., 1890-06-11
To the Soldiers Home.

W. :. NcNair has had George W.
Butler ot Dover, admitted in the Ma
tioual Home for disabled Volunteer
Soldiers at Hampton Va. Mr. Butler
is very Old man, and served ia Com.
pany c., third regiment, Pennsylvania
Artillery. Gen. A. I. A. Torbe. Post.
No. 3, q. y. R., vii. see the old vet.
eran OF in the train. Transportation
has been forwarded and the man will
be well cared for the remainder Of his
life
Wash" Butler, was for ten or twelve
years a resident OF Smyrna, a shoe
maker, returning to Dover some two
years ago. He goes with the respect
of all who knew him. He wanted to
60 to heaven by way of Dover, but in
this, 1t seems he is to be disappointed.
Smyrna times., 1890-06-11

Inc tower will be 500 feet high
with a diameter at the base of4SO feet.
the skeleton to be constructed on the
same plan as that of the London tower
of steel-framed lattice work, on I6
hypobolic curved legs, with horizontal
and diagonal struts, braces, ties, &c.
The stress on the steel should not be
more than 1880 pounds, or 81 tons on
the square inch, with maximum
wind pressure of not less than 60
pounds per square foot.
The architecture will be different
from that of the London tower, be-
cause its proportions will be mightier
and its ornamental designs more elab-
crate.
The main entrace will be forty feet
wide, and the ornamentations of the
portals will reach to nearly a height
of 200 feet from the base.
The four main entrance pavilion
porticOs will lead through a large pub
lie lobby. % feet wide, to large dome
or cupOla in the centre of the tower,
237 feet in diameter by about 23O feet
high. The dome will rest on 16 COM
pound columns, arched over for three
large galleries, the lobby and dome are
to be richly decorated and ornamen-
ted in oriental style. The dome may
be utilized as a concert or music hall
the greatest in the world. 1t may also
be made to serve for big state and ma
tional gatherings. 1t will have a floor
space, including the open lobby and
galleries for more than 10000 peo-
pie.
There will be room in the immense
structure for the largest hotel in the
world. a hotel with 1000 rooms is
contemplated, besides inside and out.
side it is also proposed to offer a por.
ton of the space to the Chicago Public
Library, memorial organizations of the
Grand Army, and to other public insti-
tutions, either on liberal terms or
gratis.
There are to be eight elevators for
the first 100 feet, four to 400 feet, and
to the top of the tower. The floors
will be SO feet apart. The stairways
will correspond in number with the
elevators. The shaft centre above 500
from the base will be 38 feet in diane
ter, with two half-winded stairways
clear to the top.
The globe at the top will be 3S feet
in diameter and lighted with 16 cleo
trio lights, which can be seen at dis
tance of over so miles. The outside
balconies will be lighted with electric
lights with cOlored globes. Over 15,-
600 electric lights will be used.
Surrounding the base of the tower
and to cover the far extended legs, the
architecture will be of cast-iron con-
struction, partly ornamented with
copper and galvanized and corrugated
iron.
A steam boiler and electric dynamo
plant for heating and lighting purposes
will be erected outside the tower
building.
Smyrna times., 1890-06-11

Boston elergymen know beauty when
they see it. One Of them the other day
in the course of a sermon declared
that there were never more beautiful
women than now, when Helens and
Cleopatras are produced by the thous-
ands." If that clergyman doesn't get
a barrel full of slippers next Christmas,
then the women of Boston are not as
appreciative of compliment as we be-
lieve they are. But maybe the good
parson was thinking of New.York
women.
Smyrna times., 1890-06-11

failed to do So"
In moment more, James Warland.
in a troubled state of mind, was hurry
ing on his return to his sisters home.
He paused a moment at the residence
of physician, and then they FASTENED
on together. They soon found Fu-
gene where had been all morning. He
lay there so still aud white that his un.
Gle was frightened. After the doctor
had examined him a moment. Mr..
Warland asked huskily:
rs he dead ?"
No, but leg and an arm are brok-
en- and ] am afraid 1is brain is af-
fected."
Mercy Then he may be an imbecile
for years"
Possibly. It almost seems like it
would be a blessing if he be dead.
But we must get him to the house"
They lifted the manned boy from
the ground and bore him carefully to
the house. By entering a side door
they avoided every one who might
alarm the mother. The doctor set the
broken limbs while the lad was uucon-
scious and showed no signs of pain.
Mr.. Warland now made known Eu-
genes condition to Mrs. Churchill and
his own family. The terrible tidings
greatly affected the fond mother.
Her grief was pitiful to behold, and
her loud cries were calculated to in
jure the boy. Mr. Warland soothing
ly said:
My dear sister, this will never DO.
You will only make Eugene worse.
Be quiet be quiet"
Il will not" was the unreasoning
reply. Il must see my boy 1 will see
him ="
"Wait moment and I will see what
the doctor says, and he returned to
the sick room. To his inquiry the
doctor said sadly;
Yes, bring in his friends. Eugene
cannot live much longer. He is not
conscious, but he may have a lucid
moment before he passes away"
A half hour later the injured youth
opened his eyes, turned his head upon
the pillow, and viewed with look Of
surprise the faces about him. Then
he family asked
Where am I"
In your own room, my darling"
sobbed the mother.
Why do you weep, dear motber?7
Because you viii be taken from US"
Then she told him his condition.
The boy was lost in thought for a
moment then said
4 can say, at least, that I am sorry
for my sins. Perhaps God will par
don me. have heard that it is better
late than never"
Thank God for those words the
mother fervently exclaimed.
After a moment Eugene said with
some effort
Mother will yol repeat the Lords
Prayer once more with me before
die -
Almost choking with sobs Mrs.
Churchill complied.
Toward the last his voice grew
faint, but his pale lips shaped the
Amen" and then were still in death.
Five years later one passing along
Beekman street, would have seen a
cottage embowered in woodbine and
ivy short distance away from the
sidewalk. At one of the windows
Mrs. Churchill might have been seen.
Lines of care are furrowed in her face.
but look of peace seems to have al
most smoothed these signs efapproach-
ing years. Her husband and son are
lost to her, but her Saviour sustains
her nightly.
Upon a small stand at her elbow is a
mahogany box in which she keeps the
orioles nest, which was the last thing
ever clasped in Eugenes hands.
A few moments later she might have
been seen kneeling in prayer, asking
that all people who read this story,
written at her suggestion, may learn to
deal frankly and obdiently with their
parents.-Americaa Rural Home.