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Connecticut western news., 1890-05-07
DIED.

DIEDs Bur1ER-At Hartford, April 29, Cordelia Williams, wife of Doctor John 8. Butler, in her 81st year. MoREHoUsE--At Marketable, April 27th, Solomon T. Morehouse, aged 68. NEwBERRY-At Torrington, April 28, Arthur Newherry, aged fl. PERK1Ns-At Winsted, April 29, Frederick Perkins, aged 66. SHERwooD-At New Milford, Apr 29, Cynthia, widow of Willis Sherwood, aged 80. KELLoaa-At Sheffield, Mass, April 3Oth, George Kellogg, aged 59. WoosTER-In this village, April 30, suddenly of heart disease, George Wooster, (colored) aged 70. Intermenta at Falls Village, May l. HARR1s-At West Winsted, May 2, of pneumo- nia, George B. Harris, manager and treasurer of the Dudley tannery company, aged 40 years. Interment at West Boyls- ton, Mass. RANsoM-At Unionville, April 26, Mrs E. N. Ransom, aged 69. Interment at Barkham- sted.
 N1vER-At Ancram, N. Y., April 28, Polly, wife of Henry Niver, aged 76. N1vER-At Ancram, N. Y.. April 29, Henry Niver, aged 80. (See Norfolk oorrespon- dence.
 WHEE1AN-At Norfolk, May 2d, Miss Annie Wheelan, aged IS.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-07
STATE ITEMS.

A little four-year-old daughter of Mir G. Gladwin, of Unionville, was found drowned in a water butt in the yard Saturday evening.
 The Rev T. B. Thrall, of Salt Lake City, son-in-law of H. B. Graves, of Litchfeld, has received @ call to a church in San Francisco, at 8 salary of $5,OOO.
 Frank Smith, while unpacking a bunch of bananas on Saturday last, found concealed near the stem 8 large tarantula This is the second one Mir Smith has captured within 8 year, Thomaston Express.
 The Litchfeld Enquirer says of the new courthouse in that town "Many spectators were present at the first court held, and everybody, lawyers. spectators and all, were delighted with the building and the convenience of it's arrangements"
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-07
EAST CANAAN.

. Arbor day, in this district, was the event of last week. Much credit is due the teachers for their interest in the matter. Four elm trees were planted in the school yard. The exercises were in accordance with circulars sent out by the secretary of the state board of education. Recitations by teachers and scholars, interspersed with singing, and able speeches by A. A. Lawrence, B. w. Giddings and Rev Hiram Eddy. Quite large number were present. The stores in the village were closed and the matter was in every way 8 success.
 Mrs Lucy Joslyn is quite feeble, at the residence of her brother, William Adam, in this place.
 Geo. w. Cowdrey started Monday evening for Ithica, N. Y., in response to telegram stating that his father was failing very fast. Being over 80 years of age his recovery is doubtful.
 Harry Holcomb and family have moved from Cheshire, Mass, to this village.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-07

life and limb in case of fire or panic has been greatly lessened, and everyone desires to thank the owners of the hall for the improvements made. The interior of the hall has been entirely transformed. Now the entrance is on the east side, near the southeast corner. Tie double doors at the entrance swing outward as we'll as inward. Wide, straight and easy stairs lead to land ing from which double doors, swinging in both directions, lead to the audience room. At the further end of the land ing, stairs lead to the gallery, while underneath the stairs is the ticket office. An entirely new stage has been built, deeper and wider than the former stage. The dressing rooms are now on level with the stage instead of below it as formerly, so the steps leading from the dressing rooms to the stage are dis pensed with. Under the gallery and directly over the entrance from the street is cosy little room which can be used for cloak room, dressing room, baggage room or various other purposes. Although the stage has been enlarged the seating capacity of the hall has not been diminished as part of what was formerly the library room has been taken into the audience room. The em- bankment in front of the hall will soon be removed and the lawn graded a gradual slope to Main Street.
 Until w. G. Cargill commenced selling wagons, carriages, surreys, bug gies, road carts, etc., Canaan people were singing "Wait for the wagon, wait for the wagon, and we'll all take ride, . but now they are all riding in Cargill's vehicles and singing their praises. One year ago MT Cargill established a carriage depository here and his trade has increased to such an extent that he is now compelled to enlarge the build ing to accom- odate the different varieties of vehicles which he handles.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-07
FALLS VILLAGE.

The elaborately built drawing room car, ' Berkshire" which was designed more especially for tourists, has just been "done up' in the finest possible manner by artist Pierre Mundry and his assistants. The passenger rolling stock of the Housatonic road is we'll taken care of and it reflects no little credit on those intrusted with it's care.
 The concert given ny Prof G. w, Stevens at the Cong'l church was given in manner that gave disappointment to none. It is nineteen years since he taught singing school here anl his voice is as clear, melodious aud power full as at that time. He gave us a variety, and all his old pupils were pleased to take the Professor by the hand. He is living in the city of Middletown, N. Y.
 Cornelius Pulver has moved from East Canaan to the "Peck's Hotel I house and will work small portion of the land
 Hall, Hornbeck & Co.,, will make 8 special sale of parasols, at reduced prices, next Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-07
CORNWALL CENTER.

Arbor day was observed with appro- priate exercises by the pupils of the school in this district. MT Geo o. Harri- son assisted with the planting of trees, flowers, etc., and addressed some brief remarks to the children, which greatly pleased all present.
 Quite number of our towns people attended court in Litchfeld last week.
 Matthew Stokes has lately purchased fine pony of James Conlin, the horse dealer.
 B. Robbins has made another of his periodical visits in this vicinity with his fine threads and silks.
 Frank Lee and sister, of Wassaic, N. Y., spent Sunday with Wm Wilcox.
 John Beard takes possession of his new home in this neighborhood this week.
 The Rev MT Miller, of Torrington, preached at the Methodist church Sun day, in the absence of the pastor, Rev Julius Nelson.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-07
Two Attempts at Murder.

SYRACUSE, N. Y., May 5.-Two attempts at murder were made here Sunday, and in one instance the victim was fatally injured. On Saturday night, John Shufinski, a Pole, 19 years old, went to house nearby where wedding festivities were in progress to look at the dancers through the window. He remained there for two or three hours, and, then hearing the report of a revolver, hurried away He had got but short dis tance when young man rushed out of the house, overlook him and stabbed him in the left side, the knife penetrating the kid ney. Shufinski lay unconscious by the roadside until he was discovered by passers- by and taken to his home. The police ar rested John Strich, German, who was promptly identified by the wounded man. Shufinski will die Strich denies all knowledge of the crime. The second mur- derous attempt was made on Christopher Snyder, who was fired at twice by an un- known man, one of the bullets grazing his cheek, and the other entering his right arm near the wrist
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-07
LIME ROCK.

Miss Ensign, of Winsted, is visiting at s. P. Ensign's.
 J. l.. Owen has been appointed suc- cessor to l.. l.. Cartwright as wood agent for Barnum Richardson Go.
 Mrs N. 0. Williams and son, of Ct Burlington, and Mrs Daniel Hatch and son, of West Cornwall, were guests at Mrs James Finnigan's last week.
 ''The Little Workers" met with Misses Hattie and Jessie McNeil Satur- day. Miss Anna Amundson will enter tain them next time.-
 Arbor day was observed at the public schools by recitations, quotations and compositions on trees. Appropriate songs and planting trees concluded the program.
 MT and Mrs John Fitzpatrick and son, Charlie, are visiting friends in Berkshire.
 MT Geo Melvin and his corps of painters are painting N. A. McNeil's residence.
 The shops closed for inventory last week. Some of the employees went to Bridgeport.
 0. o. Briggs spent Sunday with his parents. ......
 A few cases of whooping cough are reported.
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c. w. P. A.

The next regular bi-monthly meeting of the Connecticut Weekly Press Asso- citation will be held at the Allen House, in Hartford, on Monday, May 19. The meeting will be called to order at 2 p. m. Mir Allen B Lincoln of the Connecti- cut Home, will deliver an essay on "What should go into newspaper. " MT B. B. Dillingham; of Hartford, has accepted the invitation of the Associa- tion to be present and speak on the advertising agents side of the question of commissions. Other advertising agents have been invited.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-07
SALISBURY.

The social dance given at the town hall last Thursday evening did not call out a large attendance. The few who were there and participated in it report a pleasant time
 Arbor day was not extensively observ- ed in our village, although an oppor- tunity for setting shade or ornamental trees is afforded on every hand.
 James Woodin is the lucky fisherman of the town. He caught trout weigh ing 24 pounds in the mountain stream a few days ago.
 Ben Hoffman, who has been employed as clerk in MT Glen's store for nearly two years, has accepted position in a store at Torrington.
 Miss Cora Holder has been visiting friends in town for few days.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-07
Fertilizers that received the prefer

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Connecticut western news., 1890-05-07

Fatal Ravages of 8 Mysterious Fever.
 CINCINNATI, May 5.-Additional reports of the ravages of spotted fever near Frank lin, Tenn, have been received confirming and augmenting the horrors heretofore re- ported. The disease is unusually fatal, and nine out of every ten persons who are attacked die. Within forty-eight hours of its coming it had taken five lives. Since then dozen more have died, and the peo- pie of the stricken districts have about concluded to abandon it forever, as this is the fifth visitation of the fever. Farms and all kinds of stock can be bought for g song. The origin of the disease is not known. It comes without warning and goes as suddenly.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.

FARM HAND WANTED. A young, un- married man wanted to work on farm. Permanent place if satisfactory. Enquire of Samuel A. Eddy, Canaan, Conn.
 To anyone sending us the address of anyone about to buy or has just bought a piano or organ we will send for six months a musical monthly containing latest songs, etc., free. Address Cape we'll, the jeweler, West Winsted, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-07

Don't take any chances with a 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 Balsam cures when all others fail.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-07
Ask Your Friends About It.

Your distressing cough can be cured. We know it because Kemp's Balsam within the past few years has cured so many coughs and colds in this community. Its remarkable sale has been won entirely by it's genuine merit. Ask some friend who has used it 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., 1890-05-07

Senor Gray, Mexican Minister to Italy, is dead.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-07


 and successive reports of shot gun, on Elm Street. Instantly the dwellers in that part of the village imagined terri ble tragedy had occurred. They sprang from their beds, and soon lights appear ed in various houses. The moon shone brightly but no glimpse of fleeing bur- glars could be seen. About an hour later the residents retired again but only to be soon aroused by another shot, ringing loud and sharp upon the clear night air. "What on earth does it mean, or where ara the burglars ?" was the anxious enquiry in many homes, "but echo answered, where ?" The night wore on at last daylight appear ed but the mystery was still unsolved. After diligent enquiry from house to house 1t was ascertained that the neigh borhood cats serenaded young man on Elm Street but he resented the pre- sumption of his unbidden visitors and opened fire on them with shot gun. The ght-prowlers, who caused all this great commotion, proved to be harmless Ma2tese felines instead of desperate Turks6r Italian bipeds, therefore the romance vanishes as suddenly as the cats did each time the gun was fired.
 -"All things come to those who wait" The long-contemplated improve ments to the town hall have materialized with the exception of paint and calci- mine but those will soon appear. The improvements provide for the safety and comfort of the audience, and for tue actors on the stage. The danger to
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-27
FAIR NOTES.

A man with aspirations in that line
has asked Secretary Workman what
were the inducements that the fair
held out for the public marriage of a
young couple at the grounds. The
Secretary's answer didn't prove salts
factory.
Mr.. Jack Carroll of the Yoakum Sun,
is in the city on business. He says
that the Sun will publish an illus
trated trade edition and pay its re-
spects to our fair. Besides this, the
three newspapers of his, Lavaca
county, have gone hand in hand to
put up an exhibit in the coming fair,
that will knock the thousand-dOllar
persimmon.
The board of trade of Victoria Is
brim full of enthusiasm over the coun-
ty exhibit feature. 1t has issued an
address to the citizens of that county
inviting each and every one to join
the board with a view of repre-
seating the county to the very best
advantage at:the coming exposition.
The initiation fee is two dollars and
fifty cents, and the people have re-
sponded in a highly encouraging
manner. They are eXerting them
selves in the utmost manner to catch
tine 81 ,006 prize.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-27
EnpIand's New Scheme.

LONDON, June 27.-The large circle
interested in African affairs in Berlin
is greatly excited over the discovery
by the American Psychologist, Will
peur, OF the record of the existence in
ancient times of canals around the
Nile cataracts. This discovery, Of
the authenticity of which there is no
doubt, suggests the possibility o. the
reopening of the Soudan by the Brit
ish by the restoration of the canals.
whereby the possessions of Germany
in Southern Africa would become
practically valueless as compared
with their present promises of rev.
enue
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-27
THE COURTS.
DOings in the Halls OF Justice.


Yesterday afternoon In Judge Moo
mans court was occupied with the
trial of VIM. Douglas, charged with
assault with intent to rape little Mary
Donovan. AS he made two attempts,
there were two charges against him.
The verdict of the jury was four years.
in the first and the other was dis
missed. This morning a motion was
made to arrest judgment in his case,
which was overruled and sentence
was passed upon him.
In the cases of Vodrie & Co. against
Lodge No. II, /. o. o. f. and T. P.
Shields, the motion to perpetuate in
junction preventing defendants from
paying out money until certain gar
nishment proceedings could be con-
cluded, WAS granted.
Judge King held no court today.
No new suits have been filed.
Before the recorder today there
were seven fines assessed, and $50 in
fines was the total. Six cases were
continued and seven dismissed. l..
M. MCGEE was arrested for allowing
goats to run at large, and II. H. Mil
burn WAS ar ssted and fined for eat
ing a watermelon in one of the public
parks and leaving the rinds scattered
about. II. Goakum was on trial by
jury for resisting an officer.
Before Justice Heron Jesus Maetin-
ez, q carpenter, was brought charged
with theft of horse clai med by ). d.
Bennett.
RObt Lewis and Joe Fits, assault to
Kill, grand jury.
Antonio Cevallos has also been put
in the county Jail for horse theft.
Justice McAllister held an inquest
on the body of Jesus Bermea this
morning, and this afternoon will hear
the case of James Thomas, charged
with seduction,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-27
POSTOFFICE POTPOURRI.
The Removal Postponed-Better De
livery Promised

The Removal POstponed-Better De-
livery Promised.
Postmaster Johnson informs the
LIGHT that it will be utterly lmpos-
sible for him to take possession of the
new postoffic building July 1st, as he
had anticipated, the building not be-
ing ready, and as the removal cannot
now be made it will not be until the
new furniture is in place and the
lighting fixtures adjusted.
This, however, will not affect the
new delivery which goes into effect
with five additional carriers July LIST.
With the added force two deliveries
and two collections will he made each
day Sundays excepted in every part
of the city to which the delivery sys-
tenn extends, and this practically in
cludes the entire city. There will be
four deliveries and six collections
made every weekday in the business
section of the city, and the Sunday
moor collection will extend to all parts
of town.
A very careful census has been
taken of the residents Of the city and
within delivery limits, and every
pains taken. much of it at the private
expense of the postmaster, to have as
perfect a roll of names of citizens and
their households as can be secured,
to the end that as perfect deliv-
cry as is possible may be had.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-27
Three Times Three "Rah""

LONDON, June 27.-Henry NJ. Stan
ley and his fiancee, Miss Tenant,
attended the commemoration day
exercises at Oxford University. The
under graduates gave Mr.. Stanley a
most uproarious reception. They
cheered and chaffed him, and when
he was formally presented they sang
He is a jolly good fellow" following
up the song with more cheers for the
explorer and finishing with Zone
more for the bride.n
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-27
SHOT THE COON.
Two White Men In jain for Shoot
ing at Their Cook

ing at Their Cook.
One shot. evidently from a rifle,
was enough to draw a crowd this
morning to the Commercial restaurant
on South Flores street, near the plaza,
and the police SOON learned that Rob-
ert Lewis and Joe Fits, two white
men, had tried to kill Ransom Cole
man, the negro cook of the place,
with Winchester rife.
The men were arrested, while Cole
man was seen by physician and one
wound, made by bullet, was found
through his leg from above the knee
inside to the outside, making a pain
full though not serious injury.
Particulars CLEANED from parties
interested, show that Fits and Lewis
man to get him cup of coffee, Cole
man refused and Fits told him he
would whip him. Aquarrel ensued land
then Fits ran down to the Farmers
Home, also kept by the proprietor OF
the Commercial, and returned with 0
! Winchester and he and Lewis pro
ceeded down stairs to the basement
where Coleman was cooking. Their,
| Fits renewed the quarrel and figh
ensued between the negro and tn
white man, the negro finally gettin;
away with Fits, and then the sho
was fired and Coleman felt himsel
wounded. He says Lewis had tn
gun when fired.
The two white men are now in tn
county Jail.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-27
GOOD NEWS

To the Ladies in Search of Any
Style of Headgear.
On Monday and to continue until
sold, shall offer 500 new midsummer
styles of hats, bonnets and toques,
all trimmed. The frames have just
received, and employed extra assist
ants to my trimmers to have the goods
ready for Monday. Prices will be
nominal, and give a chance to every
body to wear a fine hat. Don't fail to
call on Ben Moke. 6 p st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-27
TEXAS STATE NEWS.
SELECTED FROM OUR EXCHANGES
AND STATE SPECIALS.

The Western Union Beef company
is authorized to do business in Texas.
Commissioner Hall was given an
ovation after his speech in Houston.
The teachers convention in Calves
ton will adjourn this evening.
The testimony in the Cross murder
trial at Paris, is very conflicting.
Mr.. Russell Harrison bought ten
lots in Rockport.
The Texas Music Teachers associa-
ton is holding annual session in Gal
weston.
The TeXarkanaites are surprised
that the census doesn't show 5000
population instead of 1000.
An unknown man was run over and
four miles from Jefferson.
Fannie Duncan, colored, of Paris, is
fatally burned while pouring oil from
five-gallon can into the stove.
The stock h lders of the Paris, Mar
shall and Sabine railroad have cleo
ted new directors.
Jack Huey and Will Hill, brothers.
in-law, had a fight at Velasco and the
latter was killed.
There is some hope of the recovery
of the little girl who was bitten by
snake at Uvalde.
Local option now prevails by ma
jority vote at Leakey, a small place in
Uvalde county.
The Taylor compress will be
ready for business August |. Work
on the gin house is beng pushed.
Judge Cook spoke at Fort Worth
last night to a small audience and
did not arouse much enthusiasm.
The little son of Rev. J. McDougall
at Rockwall shot himself with shot
gun, dying instantly.
Fire broke out in Foreman's saloon
at Bryan and it and contents were
q total loss.
A party of men while on fishing
trip on the Trinity river near Hous-
ley, found quantity of Jayne's pat
ent medicines hid in a ravIne, and it
recently passed through there, was
murdered.
Two Mexicans had a fight near
Midland, and one was fatally stabbed
with dirk, the othe badly wounded
by club.
T. II Thomas, a locomotive engi-
neer, on the Mexican National rail-
road ran into a washout south of San
Louis Potos. and was killed. He was
formerly an employe of the Arkansas
Pass.
Three Americans, Walters, O'Lough-
lin and Boutwell, who have been in
Jail on charge Of numbering a Mex
lean women in a saloon, at JaureZ,
have final sentence passed. The first
is sentenced to death, the second to
ten years, while the last men toned
was acquitted.
A mob of 40 men went to the Jail
at Anderson and demanded OF the
sheriff the negro Brown, who out
ragged lady atNavasota. The sheriff
refused to give the prisoner up, they
warned him to remove his family,
as they would use violence. The
sheritt7s wife refused to 60 and the
mob. rather than injure so brave a
woman, dispersed.
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The Heat in the West.

CHICAGO, June 27.-About twenty
persons were Frustrated by the heat
yesterday, but none of them will die.
The cold wave, which has been ex-
pected several days, has not yet ap.
peared. Dispatches from several
points in Indiana, Illinois and Iowa
report the temperature ranging from
80 : to go. Several fatal cases of
sunstroke are mentioned.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-27
The Shaky Salisbury Regime.

LONDON, June 27.-The signs of an
early collapse of the Salisbury gov
eminent are increasing ON all sides.
The ministry have unquestionably
become alarmed and are planning 8
new deal which they hope will
strengthen the cabinet and restore
she popularity of the government
with the many who have become dis
gusted with its regeneration and
Indecision and are ripe for a revolt
against the conservative party when
an opportunity arrives.