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Connecticut western news., 1890-04-16
STATE NEWS.

A creamery, with 62 stockholders, has been organized in Woodbury.
 The first colored band in the Nauga- tuck valley is to be located in Ansonia.
 A new Democratic weekly, the Consti- tuition, has been established at Stam- ford.
 The Housatonic railroad are to build 0 new $2O,O00 freight depot at New Haven. -:..
 Eight valuable dogs have been poisoned in Litchtield within the past two weeks. .-
 A Bridgeport woman recently found snake coiled up in a cabbage she was preparing for dinner
 Court will be held at Litchfield on the fourth Tuesday of April for the trlal of prisoners confined iu jail.
 Charles NJ. Bishop, drug clerk at Bridgeport, is sick with the small pox Steps are being taken to prevent it's spreading. ... .a F Gov Bulksley disapproved of the recent elections of field officers of the First Regiment and new election took place yesterday, the 18th.
 The mills of the Hartford Carpet Co., :, at Thompsonville, now running fifty four hours per week, are to run sixty hours, beginning April 2l, and the 2.OO0 employees are to be cut three Der cent in Wages.
 Walter Pearce. formerly general passenger and freight agent of the Connecticut Western railroad, has been appointed to 8 clerkship i'll the Adju- taut Generals office Ill Hartford Ill place of Lieut. Green.
 In New Canaan pair of shoes has been made for Rev J. N. Rathburn, ol Charlotte, N. c., man who is six feet ten inches iu height aud 40 pounds il weight. Each shoe Is twenty inches iu length aud eight inches ill width auu the size is thirty two.
 Cards are out for the nuptials o1 Jabez H. Alvord and Miss Pauline B. Stevens, daughter of Editor N. $. Stevens, of the Leader, which will take place in the First church, Winsted, ou Tuesday afternoon, April 9, at halt. past two.
 The Connecticut Board of Agricul. ture aud Dairy ymen's Association held u very interesting meeting at Jewett City, Thursday, April lO. A similar meeting will be held iu Winsted, Thursday, the 24th, and all open air convention probably at Andover little later
 The body of David Templeton Boyd whose mysterious disappearance on the evening of Dec. 24, 1859, caused quite { sensation, was found floating in tht water at Leete's Island late Sunday night, April 5 The coroner of New Haven has placed John Cronan, of tha city. who is suspected of knowing con siderable about the case, and in reality of having played an important part 1T the death of Boyd, in close continemen in the county jail. The body was dis covered by Captain John Larkins, O the schooner Thomas Beattie, who toweG it to the shore and notified Medica Examiner eynolds, of Guilfcrd I was badly decomposed, and was only identified by means of his clothing ant some jewelry which was found in hi pockets.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-16
The Election at Providence.

PROVIDENCE, April 5.-The aldermen have concluded their canvass of the votes cast in Wednesdays election. Four representatives were elected from this city instead of two.
 They are Jesse Metcalf, Hiram Howard, William K. Potter and Lorin M. Cook, all Democrats, so that the party now has elected thirty eight members of the legisla- turs instead of thirty-six, and have to elect seventeen more to secure a majority in grand committee. The Republicans have to
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-16
Where Will It End?

In the sixty days of January and railroad accidents in the United States, and forty-two people were killed, sixty five hurt, and over $3, OOO,- 900 damage done to property. Not more than five of these accidents could be attributed to circumstances furnish ing reasonable excuse, and yet no one was arrested. Had fortytwo ve- hicles on the streets of Detroit killed 8 person each, there would have been a dozen lynchings.- Free Press
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-16
The Advantage of Being 8 Boston Cat.

In the year 1883 fund was bequeath- ed by lIrs. Ellen Clifford, a wome" noted for her philanthropy, to estab- fish home for animals, and two years later there was erected in Brigh- ton, on Lake street, not far from Oak square, substantial institution where stray dogs and cats are given food and shelter until permanent homes are found for them by the officers in charge. The electric cars pass Lake street, and alighting from one of them, we followed the directions given us, which led considerable distance past a pond with ice houses on its adjacent shore, up hill which leads by a large Catholic seminary; and the home stands on the right hand side, some distance back from the road. It Is a pretty Queen Anne structure, sur mounted by several, on the side of one of which is modest tablet bear ing the inscription. The Ellen M Clifford Home for Animals, established 1885," Entering the gateway, we were ushered into pretty little office, finished and furnished in oak. A cheery fire blazed in the open fire place, and above the mantel hung a painting of a handsome King Charles spaniel and picture of a cat. The superintendent presently appeared, and we were shown around the prem isss, ,--Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-16

Phil Armour, while g butchers assis- taIt, was in love with 8 handsome blonde who tilted him for wagon driver. Tht millionaire recently inquired concerning her and found that she IS 8 matron with large family and her husband is still A wagon driver.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-16
The League Gets Dunlap

PITTsBURa, April 7.-President Nimick has received a telegram from Fred Dunlap, of last years team, stating that he was sat- isfied with the terms offered and would re- port on Tuesday to the National league club. Dunlap has been coquetting with both leagues for some time. However, the offer of the Pittsburg club of S, TOO caught him. He was offered $5, 900 in cash to sign three year contract. but it is not known whether he has accepted this or not
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-16
CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS
poUaHKEEps1E DISTRICT.

POUddhEEPS1h OAS4nACA. RH TRAVIS, Presiding Elder. Amenia-s supplied. Ashley Falls-Supplied. Ancram--C Miller. Bangall-W Ferguson. BreWsters-W Clark. Canaan-T H Baragwanath Carthage Landing aud New Hamburg-R M Roberts.
 Chatham-w Compton. Clavarack- supplied. Cold Spring-Edmund Reeves. Copake-E D Pierce. Dover Plains-T Elliott. East Chatham and Red Hook-supplied. Falls Village-T kenney. Great Barrington-Ezra Tinker. Hartsville--supplied. Hillsdale, M Yeager. HudsoL-Housa, onic, supplied; Firstchurch W Alhrecht; St Johns, supplied. Hyde Park-Robert Knapp. Joshnsville-N Lent. Lagrangeville and N Clove-H W Ackerley. Lakevile-David Phillips. Lee-W Mackey. Lenox and Lenoxdale-Newton Wray. Madsiin-W Goss. Matteawan J Alderman. Milan supplied. Millbrook and dVerbank-supplied. Millerton-W q. Oliver New Fairfield and Haviland-M M Curtis. Norfolk and Gosheu.-supplied.
  North Germantown and Chevoit-W R Webster.
 North Highland-J w Morrison. North and West Hillsdale-supplied. Pawling and Keynoldsville- Robert Hunt. Philm ,nt-C H Reynolds. Pine Plains-F K Bouton Pleasant Valley and Washington Hollow A Fl Haynes.
 Poughkeepsie--Cann street, c H Gregory i; Heddiny church, Washington street, w F Hathe'd.
 Poughquag-H Hermance. Red Hook-V T Traver. Rhinebeck-W A Chadwick. Rhinecliff-LL l. Conrad. Sharon and Amenia Union-B N Lewis. Sheff1eld-B c Warren. Spencertown and Harlemville-W W Taylor Stockbridg and South Lee-Thos Vealie. StockpOrt-R F Elsden. Tyringham-supplied. Union and Jackson Corners-H Hoag. Wappingers Falls-J Michell. Westbridge, etc-supplied. West Stockbridge-G 5 Clark. Wing Station-M R Lent.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-16
From the list of appointments made

From the list of appointments made in other districts we select few names which our readers will recognize.
 KINGSTON DISTRICT. Alfred Coons, Presiding Elder. Andes and Pleasant Valley, J Burgar. Btoomville, G w Ferris. CAtskill, Ostrander. .- Charlottesville, l. Ketchum. Coeymans, E H Koys.
 Greenville, o VanKeuren.
 King ton, Clinton Ave-, D H Hannaburgh. New Baltimore, H Lane.
 South Eethelem, Galloway.
 NEwBURGH DISTRICT. FL Belcher, Presiding Elder. Central Valley, Albert Stevens. Ellenville, 5 F White.
 Gardnertown, H Lent. Goshen, J Oakley.
 Highland Mills, c w McPherson. MiddIetown, B H Burtch.
 Modena, 8 McCutcheon.
 NEW YORK DISTRICT. Al Palmer, Presiding Elder.
 Ardsley, Thomas Lodge.
 Bedford and Middle Patent, Wm Wilcox. Crol on Landing, w H Evans.
 Mt Zion, T s Lent. Mt KiscO, DeLOS Lrll. Chelsea, W Winahs. Jr;' Five Points, o K Bouton; Grace, Fields Hermance; St Andrews. Strowbridge and J M King: Thirty fl, tn Street, A K Sanford; Fremont, Clark Wright Woodlawn, J M Burger.
 St Pauls. Peekskill, David Mccartney South Street, Peekskill, J W Ackerley. P.easantvilie, c E Landon. Pleasantville Station J w Selleck. Sing Sing, k l. Shurter.
 Asbury Church, ,Tarrytown, Philip Germond. The passage of strong temperance and prohibition resolutions marked the close of the New York Conference, and completed the good record begun in the firm stand taken on the public school question. NEW YORK EAST CONFERENCE.
 The appointments at the New York East Conference for Litchfeld county and vicinity are
 Bethlehem, A Thompson. Bakarviile. G w Phillips.
 Copper Hill, A H Clark.
 North Canton and Washington Hill, Albert Booth Plalnville, Beach. Pleasant Valley and Colebrook River, w s Gilbert. Torrington, s Hammond. Watertown, k w Jones. West Granby, H Crofut West Winsted, John Rippere. Woodbury, A Sands. Litchfeld, D McMulen. New Milford k T Cooper. .. West Goshen and Cornwall, supplied.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-16
HOpeiesSly Afflicted.

Lawyer-Did you ever notice any signs of insanity in the defendant9
 Witness-Only on one occasion. A passenger picked up dollar in horse cs< one day and he was the only man on board who said ha hadn't lost it, Epoch.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-16
Unknown Parts of the United States.

The natives of northern Alaska re- port that further north is another land, not down on the maps-an in- habited land with comparatively mild climate.
 In the new state of Washington there is an unknown land of 2,500 squaye miles. This land is shut in by the Olympic mountains, and Indian traditions say that it is inhabited by a very fierce tribe, which none of the coast tribes darsd molsst. -Golasn
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-16
Powerful Freight Engines,

A very satisfactory test of new en- made last week. The engine pulled a train of eighty-six cars, each one load ed with 63,O00 pounds of iron ore, from Conway to Pit.shnrg, distance of twenty-five miles. Considering the grades, the result is regarded as re markable by railroad men. The latest cars on the Pennsylvania lines are very large, and the road has been pre- pared to carry them. New York Tele- gram.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-16
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

Hay is worth $5 ton iu Afford.
 Fifteen thousand dollars has been voted by the town of Adams for new High school building.
 Carline Saunders, a colored man, escaped from the Pittsfield jail Friday morning.
 A large cave, half a mile long. has been re-discovered on West mountain, near North Adams. The cave is near the electric road and will be good resort for picnic parties.
 This evidence of Yankee originality was recently displayed in front of a Pittsfield business place "New maple sugar made out of old. Don't call" The public palate had to have it's curiosity satisfied and the novel sign accomplished numerous sales. a..
 The festive Davenport Brothers, hat blockers, who left Pittsfeld some weeks ago and neglected to settle numerous bills, have been iuficting their odious presence on other towns iu the state. A Shelburne Falls correspondent writes "Quite number of our citizens have been victimized by young man calling himself one of the Davenport Brothers. from North Adams. He obtained man. hats to repair. Some were returned hali done, some good ones were kept. In no case was the work done as agreed upon, Then he had way of rushing into $ store, saying he had lost his return ticket, borrowing dollar until h- returned the next week. To the pool lenders next week has not come yet. -[ [Plttsfeld Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-16

Central New England & Vest
 orn R. R. Co.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
IN AGED WOMAN DIES.
Sus sUlrsaINes On mrs ANNA MANN, TIL
YWe YRlRS ARE ENDED.
4 Hsnsaeat or Columbia Fifty Years and
WIDOW OF Henry Mann-The Choral
eocicty,s Third Concert.

ooEuMnaA, May 23.--Mrs. Anna Mann,
'Rf4oW a the late Henry Mann, died last
.uiG6t ot o'clock, at the home OF ber son,
NJ. Mann. on Lancaster avenue, aged 80
Her death A was vas ,% caused s., o. general err.
n4d WSi confined TO bed for the past two
]l1Hontha MIRA Mann is an old resident of
R6oWn. having lived here for the past 50
ESrarG Two children, Il. +. Mann and
In WIN. Hinkle, survive. The funeral
SDi1l Be held on Sunday afternoon at 8
O'Clock ffom Salome U. B. church.
s he opera house was fairly well filled
- evening at the third grand concert 81
Ne Columbia Choral society. The Choral
1uObofa about fifty voices, under the
4lrectOrship Of Mr.. Walter Bausman, of
xG9cawters assisted by Miss Lillian X.
I 1Ahlof Is pianist. The rendition of each
EGnoor of The programme was very credit
~, and delighted the audience. The
G1pau1o were accorded hearty applause,
81In0 were compelled in every instance To
ioapond to encores. The programme was
GIec. q Rustic Coouette, /, Choral society
\ bass solo, "The Two Grenadiers, Mr.
Dmaling duet. "Springtide, Mrs. Gerkt
/ md Miss May; a. ladies' trio, " Cradle
Song, b. part song, "The Caravan, y
y Choral society; tenor solo, "Star Of My
4 Heart, +" Mr.. brennan; ladies' trio. Row
"a ~ 1ilHf osSAsthouSost AsAoyS Asu'e" 'outcSV
and Rebecca Saubcr; solo and chorus
Spirit Immortal, Mrs GSrke, Mr.
4 Drenuau, DR.. Miffiin and Choral; par
song. Meeting and Parting" Chora
4 oOciety: solo, "Tbe Message" Mrs
4 Berko; bass solo, "The Queens Hussar, >
Mrs Bmaling ladies' trio, !" In Spring
4 dme; . duet, "On Messy Banks" Mr.
prenuan and Mrs. GGrkc, glee, "Tht
CarnOvale, I" Choral society.
The remains Of Miss Annie Ellmake, o
I Marietta, were brought to town this morn
Ing and taken to Holy Trinity Catholi,
church, where services were held. The
Sacred Heart Sodality, of which the de
ceased was member, attended the funera
In body.
The Friday night assembly will meet to
{ night ct the home of Miss Edith Sour
beer.
The rumor that Congressman Brosiu'
has sent to the different candidates for tn,
postmaster a letter suggesting that they re
( together ID denied by the cQpdidates.
A reception was held last night at tn
( home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hilgert, whicl
was largely attended and a pleasant affair
Mrs. William Shoch and son, Frank, q
West Va, are the guests of Squire Samue
\ Evans.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
atesu Advertisements.
r B. MARTIN 90.
J. B. MARTIN & CO.
Queensware Department

Toilet Sets.
100 Toilet Sets in English
Ware, finely decorated, at
Sr.oS a set. so extra large size
English Toilet Sets, decorated,
at s. a set. IS New Decorations
Of Jesse Deans Toilet Sets,
without or without slop jar,
from $500 to S25 set.
Glass.
A novelty in Flower Horns,
Crystal Glass, soc each. Thin
Crystal Glass Tumblers. with S
different patterns Of engravings
at 6oc a doz; regular price $r.25.
Jabanese Hare.
We purchased the sample
line Of the Kan Sal Trading Co.,
New York, and the entire line is
on display. No two pieces the
same shape or decoration. This
| entire line Will be sold at hall
the regular price.
AHer-Diw1er Cups q .Saneers.
One lot French China re
duced from IS and 3oc to I7t
each. Another lot reduced from
7sc to 4Sc each. New line a
from 7sc to S. each, in Roya
Worcester, Coalport and Bel
leek China. Sterling and Platee
After-Dinner Spoons in rich de
signs. o.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
Philadelphia Produce Market.

PHILADELPHIA, May 23.-Noon- Flour quiet
Penn'a supers, 2 GGd2 So; extra, 3OO6t3 S5 b;
family. 350e3 75; roller. q oo@i so; patent,
o. iO@5 90.
Wheat steady. No. 2 Red new, s2soac No. 2
PA. do, p6c.
Corn quiet; No. 2, new, iOs,ee4ic old. 400
dc.
Oats steady; No. White 35,4c.; No. .
mixed, 33ig6a3ic.
bran dull; Winter SIS 5oasieoo; Spring $500
@I6 -.
Iaicd hay dull siO 60al4 90 as TO quality
timothy 10 iODl3 30 for choice: mixed, 81 0Ad II
baled rye straw, new, SIS DNfp2l %.
butter dull; Penn'a creamery extra
lGal7c Pcnn'R firsts extra, lsc jobbing, 1S,1Xi.
Eggs f,rm; Penn'a hrsts, li1Y@l5c: held lots,
Ha l5c. as to quality.
Cheese duff; part skins. core; full skins
l@2c.
Petroleum flrm /: refined In bbis.. 81 O
Potatoes dull 30065c Der bus. as To quality
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
A Package Party.

Last evening Fulton Council of Steam
Engineers held package party, for which
they had been making arrangements for
some time part, in John +. Heinitsh's hall
on North Queen street. A number OF
articles were chanced off and the tickets
With the following figures captured them /:
William McCallister, two sucks of flour,
with ticket No. 207; Miss Emma Gescll
the gold -headed cane, with No. 75l Miss
Ida Gesell. silver caster, with ticket No.
~. Amer the drawing there was dancing,
and II was enjoyed until II late hour.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23

THROUGH coaches aud parlor cars between
hsrrlsourg and Boston via Reading railroad
ana foughkeepsie Bridge route. Commencing
monday, the 2oth inst, through express SER
vice between Harrisburg and Boston via The
Reading railroad Central Il. X. Of New Jersey.
AehiEh Hudson, Orange County, Central New
Gngtand 4 Western, New York, New Haven q
hartaord ana Boston d Maine railroads, viii be
tnaugurated. The train leaving Harrisburg
Heeding railroad station. al 6:25 a. m. week
Geys, aud Reading 500 a. m. will have through
coaches and Pullman parlor cars 10 Boston via
the above named route. Returning train with
through coaches and parior cars viii leave Bos-
tou Boston Maine X. r., Causewuy street
oepou ~ e0o q. m. Tor Harrisburg. ltd
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
ALarxe wedding In Harrisburr.

In Harrisburg last evening Hammond X.
Maeyer was married 10 Miss Louisa c.
Sieber, daughter of Charles +. Sieber. The
ceremony took place at the brides home
and was performed by Rev. DR.. d. NJ. Gil
bert. A large number OF friends and rela-
tives were present including Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Bissinger, of Reading, Mrs. II.
Miller aud Miss Onita Miller, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Miller and Miss Elizabeth trimmer.
N. Y. The happy couple left on the i:i0
train this morning on a bridal trip 10 New
York and Boston.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
The nunaways frd... the Home.

Joseph Conover and r. B. Hayes Walt
man were sent before the court to-day
by Alderman Barr for being incorrigible.
The testimony showed that these boys
ran away from the Children's ii ONE and
were arrested near the Nickel Mines.
The home managers decided to-day to send
Conover home to his relatives. Tho court
will Tomorrow hear Waltman, with view
Of sending him TO the House of Refuge, il
the evidence shall warrant it.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
A Man Injured.

About noon to-day while Frank Joseph
sproehnle was riding ON freight train
near the big bridge, the foot of his loft leg
was caught between the bumpers, slightly
crushing 1t at the toes. Sproehnle is ID
years OF age and was on his way TO Phila-
delphia. lie lives rear of 1909 Paramount
avenue. The mayor sept him TO the county
hospital for treatment.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
sassp advertisements.
Special Bargains in Summertime Dry Goods

Mems Doet arns Shirts So Mems shir Is SIZE
& |,
BlakH
Ogaudic
Curtains &c s& no Sinch
2. CrocheQ T.U D
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
AN Inter.County prIdge.

The commissioners of Lancaster anC
Chester counties met ON Thursday al
Woods Fording, over the Octoraro be-
tween Little Britain township, this county,
and West Nottingham, Chester county.
The ohject of the meeting was TO consider
the necessity for an inter-county bridge at
this point. 1t was finally decided to build
wooden bridge sometime this summer.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
In Town.

James f. Sherry, ut one time one Of the
best-known theatrical managers, who has
many friends in Lancaster, was here to-
day. He Is now connected with the Butler
publishing house, and will shortly start in
the same kind Of business for himself
Mayor John A. Fritchey, of Harrisburg,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
Her 87th nirthdav,

Mrr. Anna wife OF William Baltz of tho
Mc0raun house, celebrated her 81 birthday
on Thursday. Hor relatives and largo
;number offriends were handsomely enter
fatned In honor of the event. She was the
recipient Of many costly gifts.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
The Fishing season.

The bass and salmon fishing season COM
uncnces on May 80, and tho fishermen are
already making preparation for the opening
day. It is believed that salmon lisb,ne
>Ytll be -is summer and tsp catfish
vMlause 10 susPsv the riven'calls from
its present hf al, Il. an O.ieps
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
Economical Ladies'

4 Go 10 the Bon Ton Millinery Store, IS East
King street. The great bargains In straw
shapes, flowers, feathers, ribbons and laces Is
keeping the Bon Ton very busy lust now. Give
them call and look at the new styles Just re
eelved. my2l-2td
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
Broke His Arm.

Charles Clark. a nine-year-old son of
y lhpel w. Clark, local deliverynan, was
! eNt q the stock yards yesterday afternoon.
4 Ne Was sitting on q fence and made a Jump
~ catch the limb of tree. He missed his
& hold and fell. breaking one Of his arms,
which DR.. e. b. Ilyus attended.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
A Soldiers Funeral,

The funeral of Samuel B. Jones took
place this morning from his residence, No.
42l North Cherry street, and was attended
BY representatives of the local Grand Army
Posts. The remains were taken to New
Providence on the 900 train
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-23
Intere.tinr 10 ladies,

The Great Trimmed Hat and Bonnet Sale a,
The Bon Ton Millinery Store, lS East King
street. Is attracting great attention The Bon
Ton 70 kept busy and the ladies are delighted al
tEe harxaias they are getting and the beautiful
esylss displayed, my2l-.a