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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-22
Timber Raft In Danger.

OTTAWA, Ont, Sept. 2l.-The double
raft stuck in Duchesene Rapids yesterday
aud SO far no efforts to reach II have been
successful. Much excitement prevails,
the position OF the crc~ being most peril
Gus. IL the raft should break up il would
be impossible 10 save them.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-22

NEW YogS, Sept 2l.-The steamship
Orinoco, from Bermuda, brought Chap
lain Slower aud six sailors of the ship
Abbie Clifford, which was lost at sea 300
miles of the Bermuda coast in the big
hurricane OF August 81. Mrs. Stephens,
the wife Of the captain, was drowned.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-22
Submerged By the Flood.

MARsEILLEs, Sept. 2l.-Through the
collapse of the canal banks six square
miles at Mallemot have been submerged.
Hundreds of tons OF grapes were
destroyed and many head of cattle
drowned.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-22

LONDON, Sept. 2l.-The shareholders Of
the Cape of Good Hope bank are under
reserve liability to pay thrice the amount
actually called up. The liabilities OF the
bank amount to fs,250,0oO. due mainly 10
customers.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-22
Iiurned In heath

Troy, n. y. Sept. 2l.-At a late
hour tonight Sycadyay villa, country
residence OF Mr.. Manchester. a wealthy
New York broker. was totally destroyed
by fire and Manchester's l2-year-old son
was burned TO death.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-22
Clearing House Exchanges.

BosToS, Sept. 2l.-The total gross ex-
changes for last week, as shown by dis
patches from leading clearing houses in
the United States aud Canada, is 81, ,2295,-
969, ,623, an increase Of 2i.5 per cent as CON-
pared with the corresponding week of last
y,sar.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-22
Hon, w. l.. scott III.

PITTsnURG, Penn, Sept. 2l.-An Ras
PENN special says: Hon. w. L. Scott
is lying at his home in this city very in.
His ailment is Of the stomach and bowels.
But while he is "A very sick man the
physicians are hopeful.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-22
Turk. and Armenians Fight.

CoSsTANrINoPLE. Sept. 2l.-A conflict
has taken place between Turks and Ar
menians at Van, in which 40 were killed,
chiefly Turks. Mahroud Bey is menaced
with death
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-22
Death Of Member Of Parliament.

DUBLIN, Sept. 2l.-Edward p. NJ. Ma
rum, member Of parliament for North
Kilkenny, died to-day while attending
mass.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-22
Death OF a Journalist.

BosToS, Sept 2l.-John Hubbard
Woodbury.. assistant editor Of the Yo.tA's
Companion, died this morning, aged CA.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-22
Nevada. Gn,.rnnr nend.

CARSON, New, Sept. 2l.-Charles Clark
Stevenson, governor of Nevada, died Of
typhoid fever AT his residence in this city
to-day,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-22
A shin Lost.

LONDON, Sept. 2l.-The ship ST. Mary,
from New York to San Francisco, before
reported stranded on Stanley, Palland
islands, has been shattered 10 pieces.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-22
Riot In Portugal.

LONDON, Sept. 2i.-In an election riot
in Portuguese city, Goa India, II per-
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
ELLswORTH.

Received too late for last issue.l
 The ice crop Is almost ripe. but If this weather continues it will get ano- ther hot blast.
 Otis Dunbar is improving again.
 Leman Mercy has sold his dry goods and grocery business to his two neph- ews, George and Arthur Mercy, who will take possession soon and conduct the business at the old stand. Success to them.
 E. w. Chaffee expects to return to Dakota next week, John Reed few days later.
 Aaron Dunbar will remove to occupy Charles Skiff's farm at Cornwall Bridge about April 1st.
 A feeling of deep sadness pervades the whole community on account of the very sudden death of Mrs Clark Skiff, on Thursday night last. Always bright and winning in her way, she had en- deared herself to all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed by all. Upon MT Skiff the blow falls very heavily, and he has our sympathy in his great bereavement, as we'll as that of the whole community.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
CORNWALL.

On Wednesday evening of last week, few minutes past ten, fire was dis covered in the barn owned by Wm R. Hindman in this village. The church bell was rung and quite company gathered, but were unable to save any thing of the barn or contents, and with difficulty saved the other buildings. MT John Schlittenhart had a valuable COW in the barn which was burned. She was Q thoroughbred Jersey and he had re- fused large price for her short time previous. The fire was the work of an incendiary, as there had been no one in or around the barn since dark. No one lived in the house on the premises. As there has been two incendiary fires in the last six months, our people are un- easy and wonder what will burn next.
 The books of the Cornwall library have all been called ill and are being re-numbered and re-ananged. About 75 new books have been purchased and 200 rebound. We have now about 1900 books and some quite costly ones.
 Solon B. Johnson has rented his farm to Mir Robinson. of Goshen. ..
 Wilbur Wells, former resident of this town, has hired the John NJ. Kel-
 
 logg place.
 Patrick o. Donnell, while attending the funeral of his cousin at Litehtield, was taken sick aud is confined to his bed yet. .....
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
WEST CORNWALL.

Mss Ellen Cochrane spent the Sab bath with friends at Long Hill.
 Mrs T. w. Dean and daughter, Edna, went to Killingworth last Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs Lane, neal relative.
 Miss Mary Beck is visiting friends in Bridgeport and Brookfeld. ..
 Wm Morgan has his new house nearly enclosed. ...-s....
 No ice gathered yet aud tue prospect not fatteriug.
 The concert last Thursday evening was a musical treat, enjoyed by all present, refecting much credit on Prof Harvey and his class, who rendered the varied selections of the programme in fine shape.
 Those who patronized the excursion. Saturday, are now relating their narrow escape from what might have been 8 terrible accident had 1t happened almost anywhere else on the road.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
EAST CANAAN.

Richard Beebe has been confined to the house for several weeks.
 Frank Holsopple has taken the Blake farm, south of Salisbury center. and will remove there April 1st.
 John Jacklin has made arrangements to work the 5purr farm, in Salisbury, next year, now occupied by w, s. Palmer
 N. s. Stevens is making arrangements to put in stock of ice for the creamery. Miss Carrie B. Smith, who has been suffering for a long time, is failing every day.
 Harry Holcomb and wife, now living at Cheshire. Mass, are visiting relatives here. Several crops of good tobacco, we are informed, are in the hands of the growers in this section. E. W. Giddings, who has charge of the car shops of the B. R. Co.,, will give an exhibition at the Congl church on Friday evening of this week. This entertainment will interest anyone who may attend. Proceeds for the Sunday school library.
 P. Coggin, at the furnace, lost horse Sunday, valued at $lOO. It slipped and broke it's leg.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
sHARON VALLEY.

Richard Tuncy has severed his con- nection with Walton, Gordon & Go. and is seeking situation in the eastern part of the state. Aaron Handlin takes the position vacated by Richard.
 Again last week We were deprived of our New York and other mail from the south, that we should receive at 10 a. m. until 2 p. m. This time they said tue mail agent failed to connect at the Grand Central and the next time it will be something else, but I suppose we will have to put up with it till 1892, then we will again be running smoothly under good old democratic government if ,ce don't get left.
 A son was born to John c. Egan on Monday, Feb 24th, and one to Mir 0. Hotaling on the 25th.
 Miss Carrie Middlebrook is visiting friends at Hudson, N. Y.
 Oyster stews ara very good but Frank Cole says when you get onions in the majority, to please excuse him.
 Frank Townsend is holding forth for & week or so at Clinton Corners, N. Y., helping his brother, Will, who is having arush of work just now
 Howard F. Landon, of Albany, N Y, spent few days with his parents here the past week.
 Mir Chas. E. Harris, of New York. spent Sunday at 0. 0. Gordon's. and while here we noticed that he sold Mir Gordon an extra nice line of dry goods.
 Messrs V. D. x Jay TenBroeck were called to Hillsdale, N. Y., Saturday to attend the funeral of nephew.
 Our school doors were locked Friday evening, and the combination lost, not to be found for two weeks
 Arthur Warehouse and Aaron Marsh, of New Milford, were in the Valley Q few days last week.
 c. O. Gordon made trip to New York and return on Friday.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
Rev. Robert Hunts Letter.

Friend Beckley:
 I have felt just little guilty in not writing something for your paper. But the truth IS I have heen so utterly good fof nothing since the grippe took me in early January that feel more like apologizing for being alive than trying to do duty and keep things up to date. But I hope after Providence gets through giving us these remarkable samples of weather, and we get eli mate once more. shall be able to do something again.
 My officlal board advanced my salary from $500 so S1,OOO, and unanimously asked for my return another year, and have just received donation of $226, ani feel altogether pleased with the situation. So the 18th February went fishing on one of our lakes, out of a boat. with no ice to be seen anywhere; caught two fish, something impossible to have been done before in this part of the country within the recollection of the oldest, etc As ever, yours,
 RoBT. HUNT.
 PAwL1se, N. r., Feb. 25, 1890.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The farmers institute at the town hall last Thursday was we'll attended. The questions of cooperation among farmers and the benefits of the grange were discussed with vigor by Henry Noble. of PittsfeId, w. B. Barton, of Dalton, Levi Beebe, E. K. Hinckley and Alonzo Bradley of Lee, Frank Pal mer and M. S. Heath, of Stockbridge, James Rowley, of Egremont, J. 0. Munson and NJ. l. Wheeler, of Great Burlington, M. s. Bidwell, of Monterey, H. T. Candee, of Sheffield, and others. Dentist w. D. Hill has rented rooms over the Courier office and with his wife will reside in the rear rooms. The stables at the Berkshire House barn, occupied by w. W. Norton, are being repaired with new partitions. floors and managers. Evans Brothers do the work.
 Dr Fl. A. VanDeusen has sold his house on Rossetter street to Charles l.. Shaw, and H. J. Mignerey has sold his house on Church street to Mrs 5. O. Dewey.
 The marriage of Gilbert l.. Dorr, of this village, to Mrs Jennie Foster, of Chatham, will take place at Zion's church March 26, at 6 30 p. m.
 At a meeting of the debating club Monday evening the question of How can our hill towns best be re-populated, will be discussed.
 The Luddington place at Christian Hill was sold Saturday to E. B. Culver.
 Gilbert H Cook has sold his span of horses to the Adams express company and on Saturday they made their first trip in carrying express packages between this village and Canaan, Ct
 James M. Oakes will continue anoth- CT year as farmer for Geo w. Lester on the plain.
 The sidewalk on the east side of Main street, where the great wall at Kellogg terrace is being built, contln- ues to be obstructed to the great annoy ance of people on foot, and on Wednes- day evening Mrs J. W. Comstock fell and broke her wrist, while passing the dangerous spot.
 If the farmers will give it generous support, Tuesday of each week will be a market day for the sale of calves and produce at this station.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
IMPORTANT EARLY SEED NOTICE! READ!

It gives us pleasure to say that our very large sale of Garden and Flower Seeds last year compelled us to give extra time in selecting this year and as a result we can show the largest and most varied assortment of TESTED SEEDS in this town. It being the season of the year when those desiring PURE, Fresh Seeds are making up their orders, either to send away or leave with local dealers, we would like to. show our Seeds and compare prices, feeling confident that we can furnish FRESH SEEDS at better rates than by sending away, then. as an extra inducement, to further increase our sales, we offer a premium on orders of five dollars one f"Hender- sons Thermometrical Garden Cal -ndars," and on orders of ten dollars we give one of "Henderson's New Books.
 Give us a trial order and be Convinced.~ s
 F. T. WHITING & SON,
 - DRUGGISTS,
 Great BarringtOn. Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
SHEFFIELD.

The last lecture of the course was given at Memorial hall last Friday even ing by Rev W. D. Thompson, D. D., ot Brooklyn, N.Y., subject, "Seven weeks at sea and ashore" The speaker gave us vivid description, in glowing colors, of what life on the ocean wave IS, and especially on our great steamers. Then we went with him through Ct Britain, and in most eloquent manner he told us of many interesting incidents of his travels, and of the people he met with. Nothing could be finer than his description of the music in the cathedral at Durham, England. We wish to express thanks to the lecture committee, through whose efforts such valuable lectures have been procured, and close the season of literary feast with the wish that it might last longer.
 Prof Baldwin and orchestra, of Ct Burlington, gave us some fine music last Friday evening at the Union.
 Mrs Frank Coon and daughter, of Canaan, Ct., were guests at MT Herman Callender's last week.
 The funeral of Mrs Fanny Gay was attended at the house of MT William M. Chapin on Sun av afternoon. Services conducted by Rev c. D. Townsend. Burial in the village cemetery. Her homo hoe l,oan v,;%I, lo, ,,:,o Nfro Chapin, for many years She was g woman of strong christian character and much loved and esteemed by all who knew her.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
SALISBURY.

There is to be Missionary meeting held in town on Thursday of this week. Those who have been engaged in work Tn Erzroom, Turkey. Madura, India. and other fields will be present. The after noon exercises will be held at Lakeville, at half-past two, and the evening exer- cises at this place, at half past seven. The meeting bids fair to be one of un- usual interest. and 1t is hoped that all will avail themselves of the opportunity nf listening to those who have so recently been engaged in work in the Foreign 6el.is.
 Mrs Horriige died on Tuesday of last xeek. after an illness of several weeks Her funeral was attended at the Episco- pei church Friday afternoon. She leaves a husband and two children to Aaurn her loss.
 Nr Geo Barton. from Los Angeles, aAl made short visit at his old home Hn ttzis place 2 few days ago
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
Blackberry River Carp.

In the year 1853 Messrs Luman Foote and Darius Church, both then living near West Norfolk, stocked the Blackberry river with carp, so-called. Said gentlemen caught the fish, about twenty-five in number, in Mad river, near the toll-gate between West Win sted and Mill Brook. They deposited the fish in the mill pond near West Norfolk, which Is now owned by Ed ward 8. Roberts. Said species of fish were then abundant in the Pennington river, and were generally called Farm ington dace. The late Whiting H Knick- erbocker was then living at Canaan, but had previously lived in Rhode Is- land. After examining the fish he said they resembled the fish called ''carp in Rhode Island; hence Messrs Foote and Church named them ''carp," and they are So called until this day, yet they are very different from German carp, which frequently weigh thirty pounds, and are savage and voracious fish. and exterminate other species of fish, The so-called carp in the Black berry river seldom exceed four pounds in weight, but they are almost as deli cious eating as trout
 Mir. Foote has resided in Canaan many years. The writer has frequently enjoyed rare sport in catching carp in the Blackberry enjoyed many good meal of them, and he thinks that he voices the sentiment of many fishermen and epicures by thanking MT Foote for his kindness and forethought in stock ing the Blackberry river with the so- called carp.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
CANAAN VALLEY.

March came in like lamb, but is quite lion like now
 Miss Smiths school closes this week
 Some have harvested their ice crop, while others are waiting for larger growth.
 Frank Langdon has been quite i'll, but is now able to be out
 What might have been serious con- fagration happened at Mrs Wadsworth's s last Thursday. On Wednesday they burned out their chimney, and the next day the family smelled smoke and began to investigate, and on opening the parlor door the mantel was found to be on fire It seems tue soot had fallen down into an unused and bricked-up fireplace and had smouldered during the night, and on opening the door sprang into flames. A few pails of water put out the fire with but slight damage. Had it happened in the night the con- sequences might have been far more serious
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
COLEBROOK.

Some of our people secured partial supply of ice last week but when they can get any more is an open question.
 Mrs D. M Moore went to Stamford last week to visit her fathers family
 Tho Misses Gertrude and Josephine Smith are viaitiug friends at Flushing. L. l.
 Mrs F. D. Thompson is quite seriously ill from lung troubles following the grippe.
 Miss Chloe Bass died at the residence of MT R E Holmes, in Winsted, last week, in her 86th year She was native and lifelong resident of this town She was buried on Saturday in the south cemetery.
 Mr Adin Vining N ent to Hamden last Saturday where he expects 10 spend the summer
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
Letter from Kansas.

We have had 8 very open winter from five to ten inches of snow on two occasions, which soon disappeared {; cooler just now, which will check fruit trees from coming forward too fast. Some blowing has been done for oats. Wheat looking we'll; 36, 225, 900 bushels raised in the state the past season; r. 200. 900 in this (Ellis) county. Corn raised in the state, 273, 800. 900 bushels Oats, 1,392, ,OOO. Rye, 5,s5O,0OO. Pota- toes, II, 433, ,OOO The corn belt is mostly east of here. The wheat belt reaches only few miles west of here at present.
 The annual rainfall in the state is, at Leavenworth, on the Missouri river, 3S inches; here at Hays, 29O miles west, 9 inches; at Wallace, 100 miles west of here, 13 inches. Oats worth here 2l cents; corn, g cents; wheat, 50 to 60 cents per bushel. Of sorghum, 5,232.- 5S4 gallons were made the past year Total value of syrup and forage, $4,- 217,757.
 Twenty-nine years ago last 18th of January Kansas emerged from her baptism of blood and fire and was admitted into the union. Last March the population was l, 464,9l3 On last anniversary day, January 29th, public exercises were held in the school build ing in this place, by the scholars, and addresses made by the citizens. A large, beautiful banner was presented to the school, and amid the strains of martial music and the cheers of $50 scholars, the stars and stripes were flung to the breeze from the flag staff on top of the school building. Long may they wave over every school house in this broad land H. J. HOLT
 HAYS CrTY, Kan, Feb. 20, 1890.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
ORE HILL.

Mrs P. P. Everts, who has been spending several months with her daughter, Mrs G. 0. Bradley. returned home last Friday, via Albany, Pough- keepsie and Lakeville. We think it a shame that passengers from distant points cannot stop at Ore Hill.
 Melee Grant, of Naugatuok. was at Ore Hill over Sunday. He is in the ice business, and has been onto Mt Riga to look after the prospect of supplying his trade from the mountain.
 Ward Dennis is sick with the pneu- monia.
 The Brook Pit Mining Go. has 6 cars of soft coal on their switch track, and are shipping about cars of ore per day.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
OBITU ARY.
MRS MARIA HoLLEY WILLIAMS.

MRS MARIA HOLLEY WILLIAMS.
 The many friends of Mrs Williams were not surprised to learn of her re- lease from suffering op Sunday morn ing, Feb. 23d, 1890. None the less the community knows we'll the loss it has sustained in the departure of this strong, earnest. generous Christian lady.
 Her life was passed in her native place, Lakeville, known at the time of her birth as Furnace Village In the home stead of her family she was born, she was married, she passed away. She left one son behind her. Four years ago she was bereaved of her eldest by reason of tree falling upon him.
 The strongest element in her granite nature was her religion. She was root. ed, grounded and established in the faith. The words underscored in her we'll marked Bible were such as these,
 II know" II am persuaded, |" Being confident of this very thing" She united with the CongI church in 1889, at the age of sixteen. At that time thirty seven were added to the church. Four of those who stood up with her to confess their Lord survived her. One of them followed her into the silent land within week. This revival was two years after Dr Adam Reid's settle ment In it he was assisted by Rev w. w. Andrews, and she has been known to say that her conversion dated from a sermon delivered by the latter minister on the significant text, "Son, Remember"
 In the church of Christ she has been one of the foremost in every good work. She had, like the King of Israel, large ness of heart" that included a wide range of benevolence. Many churches, many missionaries, many institutions and many homes will rise up and call her blessed. She gave on principle, always tenth uf her income, and fre- quently more. Recently receiving in 8 business transaction $500 more than she expected, her journal showed this characteristic entry, My Father has sent me $500, shall use 1t all for Christ"
 She was one to counsel with, to lean upon, to follow after. Her home was "a central office of benevolences," as one called it at her funeral. It was also Ca house of prayer for all nations" In no other dwelling, perhaps, in our com munity were held so many missionary gatherings for prayer or work. Here too came many for sympathy for encourage ment and for the benefit of her sturdy common sense.
 Her last days were full of suffering, concerning which she wrote these sub- missive words on Christmas day, " His will, His way, His time" His time came soon thereafter. Though she lack ed three years of being three score and ten, yet the corn was fully ripe. The end was painless and peaceful. "We think you are almost home," said 8 friend at her bedside, and she bowed her head in devout consent. A little sfterward it was said by some that she died: others said that she was born again. ... l=...- .-....
 Her funeral was largely attended on Tuesday morning, Feb 25. At her own request the services were not mournful but triumphant. Rev Lewis H. Reld, her former pastor and cherished friend. spoke fittingly of her work and worth in life, and her pastor used the theme she had previously selected for the occasion: !" know that my Redeemer liveth." J.ca.