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Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04
SHEFFIELD.

Last week Thursday morning, 29th, Mrs Phoebe Coon passed from earth. She had been alarmingly ill with heart trouble for some weeks past, but the death angel came sooner than her friends expected. She was left widow eleven years ago when her husband, J.. H. Coon died. She was born in this town and has always lived here and a few years past has been resident of this village. Her funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at the M. B. church, the pastor. Rev B. c. Warren. with Rev W. A. Mackey of Lee, Mass, and G. D. Townsend of this place, being present MT Mackey taking for his text I Samuel, 2Oth chapter and 18th verse
 "And thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty ; which is very true of her, as she leaves many friends to mourn her loss, both in the church of which she was a devoted member, and among her large acquaintance.
 Mrs Potter and son, of Harper, Kan. have come to spend some time with Mrs J. l.. Miller.
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WEST CORNWALL.

Mrs Lewis Ocain is visiting her daughter in Pittsfeld.
 Mrs James Cochrane has returned from her visit at Long Hill.
 M. G. Butler was in Vermont last week.
 MT and Mrs Frank B. Wood arrived home from their extended wedding tour last Saturday evening.
 Prepare for the census taker and answer his quizzical questions straight
 David l.. Smith and brother, John B. Smith, of Sharon, left for Dakota on Monday.
 Several from here attended the cantata of Esther at Falls Village last Friday evening, and pronounced it fine.
 Solon B. Johnson, Esq, died on Friday morning last after a lingering illness. His funeral was largely atten. ded on Sunday at his late residence.
 Mrs Wm. Snyder is with friends il Milton.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04
Expert Brown on Sugar.

WASHINGTON, June 2.-Henry A. Brown, of Massachusetts, the we'll known sugar expert and political economist, has ad- dressed an open letter to Senator Morril, chairman, and to the members of the senate finance committee, taking strong grounds against the house tariff bill sugar schedule Mr. Brown fortifies his state ments with official data and facts and de- auctions, which he presents conoise1y and with great force. He shows that instead of only or 10 per cent. of the sugar an nually consumed in this country being pro- duced here, as some have claimed in con- gress, that nearly 17 per cent was produced in the United States last year and that the production of American sugar is rapidly increasing. MT. Brown claims that the consumption of sugar, as an article of human food in this country, is greater than in Great Britain, where low grade sugar is fed to cattle, and that considering the money disbursed for producing and refining sugar in this country, which equals the duty paid, sugar is cheaper here than in any other country. He says not less than 100000 wage earners depend on our sugar industries for the support of four times that number of men, women and children, among whom are quarter of 8 million of negroes, who will be driven to starve or steal if the industry is destroyed. He sug- gests an experimental reduction of 25 per cent of the present duty as reasonable and safa
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04
Saved by an Ex-Convict.

NEW YORK, June 2.-David Barrett, a young ex-convict, was standing on pier 37 East river almost ready to jump into the river and end his life because he could not get work. While Barrett was musing he saw little S-year-old Charles O'Connor, who with other boys was fishing on the pier, fall into the water. Barrett jumped after the boy, who was in dangerous place, between canalboat and the pier. He was being sucked under the boat by the current when Barrett reached him. Bar. rett caught the boys clothing with his teeth and swan with him to the end of the dock, where they were rescued. Both were taken to Gouverneur hospital Barrett told the story of his life and how he had tried to live right since the recent death of his mother. He said he had made his mind to starve rather than steal. He learned the iron molders' trade while serving 8 ten years sentence in prison, but no one would employ him. People who knew the young man say that he has rescued ten persons from drowning.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04
KENT.

Mrs J. F. Gibbs is visiting friends in Bridgeport and New York.
 Mrs Geo Robinson and son, of Water bury, are in Kent for short stay among friends.
 Mrs John Hopson is attending the missionary meeting at Saratoga this week.
 Dr Futile was called to shis home in Afford, Mass, last week on account of the sudden illness of his brother, whose death occurred on Sunday g. m June |.
 Capt R. l.. Ogden, of New York, is at B. G. Pratt's.
 MT and Mrs Luther Eaton, and Mir and Mrs Chas Eaton started Monday morning on an extended western trip to Chicago, Madison, and other places. Jerome Berry takes Chas Eaton's place as postmaster during his absence.
 Rev MT Gilbert, secretary of the State Bible society, presented that cause from the Congl pulpit Sunday morning.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04

"Do the people of the United States stand on any higher plane of principle than before the war ? If not, then let us do our best to better this condition. Has the nation learned anything regard ing benevolence, lessening of crime and poverty, relief to colleges and other worthy institutions ? Learned to dimin ish the conflicts between capital and labor Many missionary society or college is struggling along for want of mere plttance while hundreds of men are accumulating untold wealth."
 The quartette and entire audience joined in singing America.
 A vote of thanks was rendered The Woman's Relief Corps, No. 39 Rev Elisha Whittlesey pronounced the benediction. The audience dispersed, Dor that the entire program of the day had been grand success.
 NOTES.
 G. W. Scoville, president of the Nor folk Veteran Association, attended the exercises in Canaan, and in behalf of the N. V. A. extended cordial and urgent invitation to David s. Cowles Post to come to Norfolk next Memorial day and assist the N. V. A. sin decorat- ing the soldiers graves at Norfolk. He also urged the Post to bring their ladies and promised that all should be entertained. Commander Schamerhorn replied that he thought the invitation would be accepted, but he must confer with the Post before giving a positive answer.
 Ten soldiers graves were decorated at Ashley Falls; two at Clayton ; five at Canaan Valley eleven at East Canaan twelve at Canaan.
 Fred w. Sackett, as snare drummer, accompanied the Post to the different cemeteries ..-.. .
 A number of large headstones for soldiers graves have this season been erected in the cemeteries at Canaan and vicinity. The headstones are provided by the state but were secured and erected by D. s. Cowles Post.
 The stores were closed at East Canaan while the graves were being decorated. 1 Some of the stores at Canean were also closed during the exercises at town hall.
 Flags and bunting were displayed at many residences in this village and on the route to the different cemeteries.
 A flag was displayed from staff on the roof of the High school building.
 The following fact is worth mention ing and is worth remembering. Among the soldiers graves decorated in the cemetery at East Canaan was one whose headstone bore the following inscrip- tion
 MILO J. FREELAND.
 Died April 16, 1883. Aged 43.,
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VIEW OF THE MONUMENT.
 within the gates. The grand stand and it's annexes for the press and singers were packed to overfowing, and from 75,000 to 1OO, 900 people were aassed as close to the stands and the memorial as they could get.
 The singing of America" by 8 choir of 500 voices prefaced the exercises, and after ex-President Hayes had succeeded in se- curing attention from the multitude he made a few brief remarks as president of the Memorial association.
 Prayer was offered by the Right Rev. Bishop w. A. Leonard, of the Episcopal church, and then ex-Governor Jacob D.. Cox, the orator of the day, appeared and the crowd cheered vociferously. The ora- tion was delivered in a clear voice which could be heard far into the throng.
 "A Permanent Decoration."
 "The people of this land, far and near, are at this very hour decorating the graves of their fallen patriots and heroes with affectionate and heartfelt love and rever- ence Our task is part of theirs. We join our countrymen in the loving duty This memorial is 8 permanent decoration of the tomb where lies the body of 8 soldier and patriot whose services to his country were so great and so brilliant that the dignity of this structure and the dura bility of this monument only gives fitting ex- pression to the solidity of trust, the honor and the regard with which the American
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04
Legal Notices.
nIsTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate cour l y Nav QQth 12QQ

RESTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate court, U May 29th., 1890.
 Estate of w. F. Harrison, late of Windham. Ohio, but having estate in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Harriet E. Harri- son, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate as per applica- tion on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard Sons, in said district, on the 10th day of June, A. D. 1890, at 10 o'clock in the fore noon, and that notice be given of the penden- cy of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy there of on the public sign-post in the town of Cornwall, in said district
 JACOB B. HARDENBERaH Acting Judge.
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THE CENSUS OF 1890.
The Army of Enumerators Have
 Started to Work.
PREPARE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS.

For One of the Forty-three Thousand
 Interviewers Will Soon Call Upon You,
 and Their Questions Must Be Answered..
 Expert Brown on Sugar.
 WASHINGTON, June 2.-The machinery for taking the census for 1890 was put in motion today all oves the United States, and as it will be pushed as expeditiously as possible, Superintendent Porter antici- pates early returns to his office that the work of tabulating can be entered upon and completed within reasonable period.
 All the preliminary matters have been arranged, blanks prepared, enumerators instructed as to their duties, and all that remains to be done is to collect the data. which it has been decided shall become 8 part of the census. It requires 4, 900 men as enumerators to gather the requisite in- formation, and each of these is either em- ployed in definite locality or upon some special topic. This, however, does not in- clude the additional thousands of clerks employed in collecting and tabulating the returns made that will come back from all over the country as the result of the labors
 
 glance what corps of men it requires and the immense sum of money that must be expended to accomplish this undar6 liking.
 MT. Porter has accepted and confirmed the supervisors selections of enumerators, except in few instances where the fitness of the appointee was questioned, and, it being shown that they were incompetent, others were substituted In some places in the south objection was made to the appointment of colored men, but the su- pervisors being held responsible for their men, he concluded to trust to their discre- tion and declined to interfere upon that ground. It is known, however, that ap- pointments of this kind are few.
 Questions Must Be Answered.
 It is not anticipated that much trouble will be experienced in obtaining answers to the questions that are to be propoundsd, but where refusals are met with they will be at once reported and steps taken to en- force the law. The superintendent is not given any discretion in the matter, but it is made obligatory upon him to report each and every person who fails to comply with the requirements of the law to the proper persons, who will institute vigorous pros- ecution against the violators of it, and they become liable to fine of $10O.
 It is thought that some trouble will be experienced in securing answers to the in- quiries regarding mortgages, as well as those concerning special information in relation to disease, about which physicians have recently given opinions, and declined to furnish it. No exceptions will be made in propounding the questions, or harsh measures resorted to in enforcing the law, but where it becomes plain that the pro- visions of the law are Intentionally being violated then the parties 50 offending will be called upon to take the consequences.
 Assistant Chief Clerk Wardle, of MT. Porter's ofics has gone to New York city, to watch the beginning of operations there and in Brooklyn, where the population census will disclose more than two million f,e0nla
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04

A T 8 Court of Probate held at Sharon, A within and for the District of Sharon, on the 31st day of May, A. D. 1890.
 Present, A. M. Card Esq, Judge.
 William H. Northrup, of sharon, in said district, having assigned his property to Litchfeld, as trustee, for the benefit of all the creditors of said Wm. H. Northrup.
 This Court doth appoint the 11th day of June, A. D. 1890, at one o'clock. p. m. at the Probate Office in sharon, as the time and tance and approval of said Trustee; and it is ordered by this court that public notice of such hearing be given by advertising this order in a newspaper printed in Litchfeld county, five days, once previous to said day of hearing, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Sharon, and return make to this court.
 Certified from Record,
 WILLARD BAKER, Clerk.
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THE GARFIELD EULOGIES.
Eloquent Words of Praise for
 Ohio's Distinguished Son:
PRESIDENT HARRISON'S TRIBUTE.

PRESIDENT HARRISON'S TRIBUTE. Ex-Governor Cox's Glowing Eulogy of the
 Soldier-Statesman-Ge Sherman, Vice
 President Morton and MT. Mckinley
 Add Their Need of Praise.
 CLEVELAND, O.. May 3o.-Not a cloud was in the sky when about noon today the Garfield memorial procession began its march to Lake View cemetery.
 The distance traversed from the center of this city to the magnificent mausoleum was five miles, and every step of the route was crowded on both sides with spectators.
 At the cemetery the scene was one never to be forgotten. The memorial chorus of 800 picked voices opened the exercises by singing America at 3:15 o'clock. The greater part of the procession was then
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Frightful Accident to Boy.
The Striking Italian LabOrers.

MAYS LANDING, N. J., June 2.-The strik- ing Italians are still holding the two work trains at Folsom. It is said they will be paid off today, in which event they will probably return to work to avoid arrest. The strikers are in destitute and almost starving condition, having nothing left to eat, their supplies having been exhausted since the strike commenced, and they have no money left to buy anything more. Should an attempt be made to arrest them before payment it is thought they will make trouble for the sheriff. Public sym. pathy is with the Italians.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04
s-b.cripsion 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, K. B. Smith 5julS9 indicates that Mir 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 a 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 paid plainly printed thereon is prfma facie evi- dence of it's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04
THE MCCLELLAN MONUMENT.

Stmple Ceremonies at the Unvei1ing in
 Riverside Cemetery.
 TRENTON, May 31.-The ceremonies at the unveiling of the monument in River side cemetery in honor of Gen. George B. Mcclellan were as unostentatiouS as was the great soldier himself. The simple exer- cises were cor ducted by the Young Mems Democratic eague, and the only body of guests present was the Mcclellan Memorial association of Philadelphia.
 The two organizations marched to the cemetery, & beautiful floral piece was placed upon the grave and the cover of the monument was removed. It is located on an eminencc about 200 feet back from the main entrance to Riverview. Some distance away, and nearer to the river, is the Mcclellan family plot. The original intention was to erect the monument at the grave, but the plot was found to be too small, and adjoining owners were unwlll- ing to remove their dead to give the neces- sary room Neither would the Mcclellan family consent to the removal of the gen. erals body; hence it was determined to ses lect a separate site for the shaft, and most advantageous location it is. Quincy granite is the material and 8 half futed column is the form. The height is about forty-six feet, with nine feet six inches at the base. An eagle with half spread wings as if preparing for flight, surmounts the shaft The four sides of the base are suit ably lettered and engraved with military emblems characteristic of the dead gen. erals career On the front is the follow ing inscription:
 GEORGE BRINToN MCCLELLAN, :: Born in Pennsylvania, Dec. 3, 1826, :: Died in New Jersey, Oct. 29, 1885, :: Organizer and Commander of the Army of the : Potomac :: and |: Commanding General of the Armies of the : United States. {: GOVERNOR OF NEW JERSEY, 187s-1661. |.
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nISTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Cour D May 24th 1S9O

nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court. D May 24th, 1890.
 in said District.
 Upon the application of David l.. Mercy, of said Sharon, praying that certain instru- ment in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of said Caroline M. Mercy, deceased, may be proved, approved and admitted to probate, and that letters testa- mentary may be granted to said David l.. Mercy, the Executor therein named, as per application on file more fully appears, it is ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Shar- on, in said district. on the 14th day of June, A. D. 1890 at 3 o'clock afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Sharon, in said district.
 A. M. CARD, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04
LIM E ROCK.

Mrs Frank Gilmore, of Wethersfield, is visiting her parents, MT and Mrs G. w. Stone.
 The choir from Bridgeport did not sing in Trinity church, Sunday, nor was it expected. I am sorry to have misinformed the many readers of THE NEWS, although unintentionally. A boy choir Is to sing there, but not until July.
 Mrs R. F. Putnam is making an ex- tended visit down south.
 Miss Howard, of New York, is visit ing Miss Lucy Ensign. ..
 George and Will Thorpe, of Bridge port, are spending few days here.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04

nIsTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, U May Both, A. D. 1890.
 Estate of Ann Baker late of North Canaan, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order, for the creditors of said estate, represented insolvent. in which to exhibit their claims against said estate; and has appointed Joseph w. Peet and Daniel l.. Peirce Commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 -,~ Certified by
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate office in said North Canaan, on the 20th day of June and the 2Oth day of November, 1890, at one o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days, for the pur- pose of attending to the business of said appointment.
 JOSEPH W. PEET, Commiss-
 DANIEL L. PIERCE, toners. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 SAMTE1 A. BENNETT, Administrator. P. o. Address Canaan, Conn.
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Ask Your Friends About It.

<ASA u OuK E rA0naaS AUOut
 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 5Oc and $1 at all druggists. Sample bottle free.
 Oakville people are exercised in their minds because the teacher keeps the children in at recess when they are bad.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04
Certified by WILLARD BAKER, Clerk.
nISTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, D May 2Oth 1890,

| \lSIh1CI OI Cduditl, SS. fIOUttCo OOuI |, u May 2Oth 1890.
 Estate of Thomas Baker, late of North Canaan, in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order, for the creditors of said estate, represented insolvent. in which to exhibit their claims against said estate !; and has appointed Joseph W. Peet and Daniel l.. Peirce, Commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate Office in said North Canaan, on the 20th day of June and the 20th day of November 1890, at one o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days, for the pur- pose of attending to the business of said appointment.
 JOSEPH W. PEET, Commiss
 DANIEL. L. PIERCE. toners. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 SAMUEL A. BENNETT, Administrator. P. o. Address Canaan, Conn. ~~
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Don't take any chances with stub born cough or cold. If neglected it may be pneumonia to- morrow. If other remedies have failed you do not be discouraged. Try once more. Swift's Wild Cherry Cough Balsam cures when all others fail.
 Judge Fyler, of Burrville. has about 1000 head of poultry.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04

E0Ws NesPectAn8 NeWsPnPerss Printed for the benefit of those who think that ordering 8 paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 "If subscribers refuse or neglect 10 take their paper from the post-office to which they are al settled their bills and ordered their papers uscon- tinued.
 "Subecribers who do not give express notlce to the contrary are considered wishing to continue their subscriptions.
 "If subscribers order the discontinuance oltheir paper the pu blishers continue to send them ontil all arrears are paid.
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The Mine Unsafe.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa., June 2.-The fire bosses at the Stanton mine, operated by the Leigh and Wilkesbarre Coal company, reported the mine so full of gas as to be unsafe. Work was ordered suspsndsd for Dhe-SfaBsn&
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04
CHINA MATTINGS.

We have such a superb line and sell at such close figures, that We have disposed of an immense quantity of them, We have just received another large supply, and are ready to fill all orders.
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04

The money for the monument was raised by popular subscription, mainly through the efforts of Secretary of State Henry 0. Kalsav
Connecticut western news., 1890-06-04
WINDOW SCREENS.

Wire Screens, adjustable to fit windows of any size, from 35 cts. upward. Made of Oak, Walnut or Cherry They are neat and ornamental, as we'll as useful. It is surprising how they can be made at the price. LUCKEY, PLATT & CO.,,
 Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
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Wednesday,, June >4th.
 GREAT RUSH OF TRADE.

The rush of trade during the past few weeks has caused a considerable reduction in the stocks of various departments, but we have promptly replen ished them with fresh new things, so that we have com plete assortment everywhere.