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Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02
WILLIAM l.. GILBERT.
HIS DEATH IN CANADA.

Mir William l.. Gilbert, of Winsted, one of the richest citizens, probably the richest in Litchfield county, died at Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, Sunday mora ing, June 29th, where he had been on a visit and was taken suddenly i'll about 8 week ago. The Hartford Courant of Monday gives the following sketch of him:
 "Mr Gilbert was eighty three years old last December. He was born in Northfield in the same county and re- moved to Winsted in 184O, where for fifty years he has been engaged in bank ing and manufacturing. He laid the foundations of his large fortune in the manufacture of clocks, and the Gilbert Clock Company, of which he was presi- dent, is the development of his establish ment. As this property increased he put his money into other factories, and has been instrumental in building up the thriving town of Winsted. He was one of the projectors of the Naugatuck Railroad, and also of the Connecticut Western, and was president of the latter company for some years before the present management secured 1t. In 1867 he established the banking house of Gilbert < Gay, taking as his partner Mir Henry Gay, who also is widely known through Connecticut The firm has been singularly successful. It played very important part in raising funds for the Connecticut Western rail- road, and it has for years dealt in western loans on a large scale and very successfully.
 MT Gilbert has twice represented his town in the Legislature, and MT Gay also has often been sent there. Mir Gil bert, in his later years, having large fortune on his hands, has been plan ming how to use it for the public good. He established the Gilbert Home for Friendless Orphans, and contributed to other charities, and was intending to expend large sum for the increase of the water power of the town by tunnel ing through the mountain to carry new supply into Long Lake,.
 MT Gilbert was twice married, but both wives are dead. He had one daughter, also now deceased. He leaves seven nephews and nieces. One of the nephews is MT B. F. Marsh of the state treasurer's office, recently representative from Winchester. z MT Gilbert is said by the Winsted Herald to have given away $500, 900. He leaves now about $1, ,OOO, ,OOO, most of which, the Courant is informed, will go to the Gilbert Home and to High School to be located in Winsted."
 The funeral will be attended to-day Wednesday, at 2 p. m. at Mir Gilbert's late residence in Winsted.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02

It. W. DHLAMAIEh. Cormick, 3. Before the result was an- nounced George S. Graham,-.a of Philadel- phia, began the stampede to Delamater by changing his vote from Hastings. Others followed his example, and the vote finally announced was: Delamater, 105; Hastings, 59; Montooth, 19; Stone, 15; Osborne, 4; Mccormick, 2.
 William Finn, of Allegheny county, moved to make Delamaters nomination unanimous The motion was declared car ried, though some noes were heard. On Mr. Films motion the convention took a recess until evening
 During the recess it was learned that Mai Montooth positively declined second place on the ticket. This left the choice between Louis A. Watres and B. K. Mar tin. It was soon determined that Watres would be the man. When the convention reassembled Martin was put in nomination by Professor Lyte, of Lancaster, who re- ferred eloquently to his candidates mili- tary and civic record. MT. Warren, of in brief but effective speech. S. E. Gavin, of Philadelphia, nominated J. A. M. Pass more, who, he said, deserved the oppor- tunity to go before the people for vindi- cation. MT. Brown, of Schuylkill, second ed Passpore's nomination. The roll was then called. Before it had proceeded far the fact was apparent that Watres would win, and MT. Brown withdrew Passmore's name. The ballot resulted: Watres, 1855; Martin, s. Watres' nomination was made unanimous
 W. K. Leeds, of Philadelphia, moved. and MT. Foster, of Allegheny, seconded, that Thomas J. Stewart be renominated by exclamation for secretary of internal affairs. This was carried with a hurrah
 A public ratincation meeting was held in front of the Lochiel hotel last night and Gen. Hastings and Secretary Stone made speeches from the hotel balcony promising to support the ticket.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02
NORFOLK.

Dr Buckley and family are with us again for the summer. The town hall IS very much improved by the dark brown paint that Cogswell has put on 1t. U. w. Cowles Is home after con- pleting four years course at Cornell, one of the best five in his class. He will soon take position with one of the largest Electrical Co.'S in the country at Lynn, Mass. At the school meet ing of the Center district, week ago, W. A. Thurston and o. N. Hollister were elected committee, and a com mittee was appointed to ascertain the cost of a sidewalk from the school house to Main street. Melvin Snow and Will Wooster, who haze been work ing on the soldiers monument at Hinstea for several months past, have returned and will help put up the stone work for some of the new buildings that are to be put up here soon. Miss Roland will have an opening July first to introduce her new boarding house to the public. ... Mrs c. N. Hollister and daughter met with an accident while unt riding Monday evening, by which the carriage was badly damaged and Mrs RI. had one arm and shoulder badly bruised. .Dr Buckley has opened his meetings at West Norfolk again, having "service of prayer and praise" every Sunday afternoon at four o'clock :. The last change of trains on the 0. N. E. X W. accommodates Nor folk better than ever before It is possible now to go to New York, stay five or six hours, and get back the same day. Ed Cole has his barn up and the foundation for his house nearly completed.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02
SHARON.

John Leach and wife, of Waterbury, are spending few days in town. Mrs Clarence Doe has returned from Waterbury and is on the sick list. at Mir Thomas Ryan's "A game of base ball is to be played on the Sharon grounds the 4th, between the Lime Rocks and the local club Frank Loucks, of Mott Haven, is home on a two weeks vacation. Frank rides a high wheel bicycle. :. Robert Miller and family have been visiting at his old home at Hillsdale, N. We extend our sympathy to any young man who has the misfortune to have his best girl move out of town and has such lone- some road as the one to Lime Rock to travel over, that has to wait until Mon- day morning to get back to business. Come George, try and get back earlier. The city boarders have about all got here, and the scene on our streets in the early evening is stirring one. Chas Marvin drove to Canaan Saturday night, returning on Sunday, bringing his wife and son, who had been visiting in that place for a week or more O. c. Williams is laid up with sore eye, having got a small gravel stone in it.
 Messrs Edmund D. Lawrence, of Canaan, George H. Harrison, of West Cornwall, and David Soule, of New Milford, met here last Thursday as referees on land damage on the new road question, in other words to apprise the value of the land taken for the new roads,
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02
LIME ROCK.

Miss Eva Corbit. of Canaan, visited Miss Grace Thorpe last week. ... Mrs c. N. Carpenter, who has been seriously ill. is convalescing Mrs Murphy, of New York, is the guest of Mrs J. Fitz- patrick. Mrs Beebe, 0: Virginia, IS visiting at her brothers, MT 0. H. Rowley's. :. Mrs Geo Dodge and sons, Harry and Charlie. departed for the seaside, Wednesday. .... Misses Smith and Burns, Of Jersey City, and Miss Donahue, of Pawling, are visiting rela- tives in town =. Misses Coleman and Peters closed their school (the Hepzhi- valla} last Thursday. The pupils gave 8 very pleasant entertainment to their friends and patrons Tuesday evening
 Miss Coleman went to Pawling Monday
 : The public school teachers, Misses Melvin and McCarty had their closing exercises Friday. Miss Melvin has re- turned to her home in Salisbury . The ladies of the Trinity church held 0 festival and sale in the Hepzhivalla schoolroom, Thursday D. m. from 6 to 10. It was success both socially and
 financially. .... .Children's day was ob- served at the NJ. D. church Sunday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev Mir Kenney and witnessed by Q large audience. A number of recitations were rendered in pleasing manner
 Miss Lucy Ensign assisted the choir i'll singing the hymns of the day ... The decorations were extensive and effect lively arranged. They consisted of 8 large star and pillow of roses, an anchor of pansies and numerous wreaths and boquets. The chancel was banked with ferns, while in place of the desk was the familiar ''no cross, no crown, beautifully illustrated by massive cross and lovely crown, of daisies.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02
LAKEVILLE.

Dr Knight and wife sailed Saturday for Berlin, Germany, where the doctor attends medical convention .. E. B. Bartram spent Sunday with friends in Chester. Pa. .. MT c. Vosburg and family moved to Hartford last week.. A. F. Roberts is having his house paint ed..... .Dr Bissell, A. Martin, A. F. Roberts, O. Kelsey, A. Bates. W. B. Perry and Mrs Dakin are having flag walks laid. Dr Bissell and A. Martin have fagstone sidewalks also ... MT Porter Snyder moves into his new house this week. =. Schools closed Fri day, for the summer School meeting was held Friday evening. Mir G. B. Burrill was elected committee. Mrs Wn Cornell spent the past week at her mothers in Salisbury. .... Miss Bessie Bartholomew entertained her Lakeville friends at her brothers last Wednesday evening. The evening was very pleasant ly spent playing the popular and fasci- hating game of crokonole =. Mrs Geo Bundy and Mrs Lillian Kelly and daughter arrived from Los Angeles, Cal, Friday. They are stopping at Mrs John Perkins.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02
Ball Playing Under Difhculti es.

WASHINGTON, June 30.-During the pro- gress of Sundays baseball game between the Washington and Worcester clubs at the Gentlemen's Driving park, near Alex andria, Va, Sheriff Beach, of Alexandria county, accompanied by Justice of the Peace Drummond (colored), served war rants of arrest upon the managers and members of the two teams for playing baseball in violation of the Sunday law. Each participant in the game was fined @ and costs, amounting to $4, which was promptly paid. The game was then con- tinued, and warrants were again made out against Secretary Burkett, of the Wash ington club, on the charge of playing ball without a license. Burkett. however, learned of this move and quickly drove to this city, with the sheriff in pursuit. He will probably be arrested today to answer this charge.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02

ABSTRACT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, IL June 28th, 1890.
 Estate ~f Ann Eliza Hamlin, late of Sharon, in said d1serict.A A. =.s s= 4 s-s' j. -i4a '
 Upon the application of George H. Clark, of Salisbury, Litchf1eld county, Connecticut, administrator on said estate, praying for an order of sale of all the real estate belonging to said estate, the same consisting of two parcels or tracts of land, situate in said sharon, and described as follows, viz: The first parcel lying on both sides of the highway leading from Ore Hill to Sharon Valley, bounded northerly by lands of Baldwin Reed and lands of Peter Cleaveland easterly by lands of Martin Walsh southerly by lands of Frank B. Hamlin and lands of Geo. H. Clark, and westerly by lands of said Frank B. Ham, lin and Geo. H. Clark, containing twenty three acres of land, more or less, with a dwelling house and other buildings thereon standing. The second parcel, lying on Indian Mountain, is wood lot, and is bounded northerly and easterly by lands of Geo. H. Clark, southerly by lands of Frank B. Ham, lin and westerly by lands of Jane Clark, and lands formerly of Edgar J. and Marvin Reed, containing three acres of land, more or less, as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Shar on, in said district. on the 18th day of July, A. D. 1890, at 10 o'clock forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same twice in some newspaper having circulation in said district and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Sharon, in said district.
 A. M. CARD, Judge. Certified by WILLARD BAKER. Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02
CRAMPS FAST CRUISER.
The Philadelphia Makes Nearly
 Twenty Knots an Hour.
HER TRIAL TRIP WAS A SUCCESS.

She Will Undoubtedly Be Accepted by
 Uncle Sam and Will Net Her Builders
 Handsome Bounty-Her Trial Trip
 Described by an Officer on Board.
 PHILADELPHIA, June 27.-It was o'clock on the morning of Tuesday when the cruiser Philadelphia slipped her dock lines at the shipyard of her builders, the Messrs. Will jam Cramp & Sons, of Philadelphia, and began to move down the Delaware river on her way to test her speed on the measured course off Long Island. On board were Messrs. William Cramp, Edwin S. Cramp, Andrew D. Cramp, Walter s. Cramp, Dr. Knight, Dr. Lincoln and the officers of the navy detailed for duty connected with the trial.
 Description of the Cruiser.
 The Philadelphia is twin screw steel cruiser of 4,3OO tons displacement The contract for her was let to the William Cramp & Sons Shipbuilding company, of Philadelphia, in October, 1887, and her contract time was two years; contract price,
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02
WEST CORNWALL.

John Wood returned from his western trip last Saturday evening. . . Agent Geo. Oldfield, of Stockbridge, Mass, spent Sunday in town. Douglas Gold, of New York medical college, is home for his summer vacation Miss Clara Brown and aunt, of Brooklyn, are boarding at Mrs J. P. Brewster's on Cream hill :. Mrs c. B. Baldwin arrived home from her two weeks sojourn at the seaside last Friday, having attended in the meantime the commencement exercises of the Morgan school at Clinton, from which her son Edward. has just graduated '. Mrs Helen Page closed her school year in this village last Wednesday with an examination that everyone in attendance was very highly pleased with. The school room was very prettily decora- ted with flowers for the occasion. Miss Sadie Ross received the dlaploma of honor. Mrs Page was the recipient of beautiful book and call bell as token of remembrance from the scholars, who each in turn received a gift from their teacher.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02
Sunday Edisors and she Church.

One of the editors of the Sunday Morning Call is a member of certain church in Pittsfeld, Mass. On the evening of June 23d the official meeting of the board of said church was held, and one jealous brother brought into the deliberations of the board the matter of the Sunday Morning Call, and the fact that one of its editors was 8 member of that communion. The fol- lowing vote, after some amendments, was passed. as appears on record of the minutes of the meeting.
 VorxDLThat Bro. be requested to see Bro. Oatman and expostulate with him in reference to his publishing the Sunday Call on Sunday, and to either change the date of publication or withdraw from the church.
 The Sunday Call of June 29 devotes over column to explaining it's position in regard to the Sunday newspaper question. Editor Oatman professes to know the motives of the individual who instigated the action of the official board. If necessary Oatman will "show him up to the world" Editor Oatman re- fuses to withdraw from the church or change the date of publication of the Sunday Call. He goes on to show that The Call is ga clean paper for the best of all days" and is 8 powerful ally of the church in fact The Call is not 8 sensational paper and does not peddle scum and scandal and always has attempted to stand for the right !; furthermore, it refuses to publish the impure advertisements which many religious journals accept and publish. In closing. Editor Oatman says :" For the people of our faith, for the church of our choice and for the esteemed pastor of that flock. we have now and always shall maintain the highest regard and affection"
 It would seem that the person who instigated the officlal board to pass such vote in regard to Editor Oatman acted very unwisely, and that church will not gain friends CT influence if it decides to expel member because he uses a printing press instead of pulpit from which to preach every Sunday morning. The fact that the Sunday Call, begun only eighteen months ago, has taken first place in Berkshire county in point of circulation, and that very largely among the church-going and conservative people of the county, is sufficient evidence of its worth. There always has been and always will be persons and churches who "strain at a gnat and swallow camel" therefore it is not surprising that this effort to ex- communicate Editor Oatman has been made, but we believe the better sense of the majority of the members of that Pittsfield church will prevail. and that they will retain an ally in the Sunday Call.
 On geUEal principles we do not advocate Sunday newspapers, especially some sensational ones that we could mention, but we think one feature o1 the mission of the Sunday Call IS to supplant said sensational journals. People had infinitely better read the Sunday Call than to commit the mani. fold acts which churches and custom sanction. We don't believe that eithe, editing or reading The Call will shut Editor Ostman or his readers out ot heaven. The work on The Call Is done week days, notwithstanding the paper is circulated and read on Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02

RESTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, DJune 18th, A. D. 1890.
 Estate of Hiram Traver, late of Sharon, in said district, deceased.
 On motion of Myron F. Whitney. of said Sharon the executor of the last will and testament of said deceased, it is
 ORDERED, that the 18th day of July, A. D. 1890, at Il o'clock in the forenoon, at the probate office in Sharon, be, and the same is, assigned for a hearing on the allowance of the administration account of said Execu- tor with said estate. and this court directs the said Executor to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, Ivy publishing this order in some newspaper published in Litchfield county and having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy of this order on the public sign post in the town of Sharon, where the deceased last dwelt.
 A. M. CARD, Judge. Certified by WILLARD BAKER, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02
aul,.cription Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to Smith 5julS9 indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889; It is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for 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 De 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 palo plainly printed thereon is prima facie evi- dence of it's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02

was general belief that the corruption existed was most humiliating. What the country needed was a new north that would take the view suggested by the facts and not by their preconceived prejudices. He ridiculed the Republican cry of "a free ballot and fair count" and said that it was useless to talk about free ballot in Kansas when the state had been so gerry mandered that the 147, 900 Democrats there had never been represented in the house. He referred to the peculiarities of district ing which made it take more votes in Cal ifornia, Illinois and other states to send Democrat to congress than to send Re publican He charged that New York and Connecticut were both misrepresented on the floor of the senate because both of them were really Democratic WASHINGTON, June 26.-All day long the war over the silver bill ragged fiercely in the house. MT. Morse (Mass.) regarded the senate bill as 8 new outbreak of the fiat money or greenback craze which had swept over the country some years ago.
 Mir. Taylor Qlls.) opposed the senate bill and charged that it was being pushed by the most disgraceful lobby ever in the Capitol. Hardly corner outside of the hall of the house could be turned without running against some of them. He was for a measure that would bring the two metals together at the shortest possible product of the country. It seemed to him that the house bill should satisfy the silver men.
 MT. Williams Qlls.) charged that the president had sent men here threatening veto if free coinage bill was passed. Mir. Bayne (Pa.) and MT. Brosips Pa) opposed the senate bill. MT. Mckinley in closing the debate said that the question of today was whether the financial system of the country should be overturned. He op- posed the senate amendments because he wanted both gold and silver used and wanted them to be equal in purchasing and legal tender quality fs
 The speaker then declared the previous question ordered. On motion of MT. Springer separate vote was taken on the question of substituting for the first sec- tion of the senate bill which provides for free coinage. The senate amendment was reiected--135 to 152-twenty-t three Republi- cans voting for free coinage and twenty two Democrats against.
 All of the other amendments were dis agreed to, separate vote being taken only on the fourth. On motion of MT. Conger it was ordered that a conference committee be appointed. The conference report on the diplomatic consular appropriation was presented and agreed to.
 WASHINGTON, June 27-The Wyoming admission bill was passed by the senate to- day by vote of 29 to IS. It is said that under Wyoming's constitution lady sen- ators are among the possibilities of the future.
 In the house the national election bill was defeated Mr. Vaux Pa) delivered sv,fn iroCt f1ov
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02

A T Court of Probate held at Sharon, A within and for the District of Sharon, on the 14th day of June, A. D. 1890.
 Present, A. M. Card, Esq, Judge.
 Estate of Joanna Lambert late of Sharon, deceased.
 The Executor represented the estate insol- vent, therefore
 ORDERED, That commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors of said estate be appointed at the probate office in Sharon, on the 5th day of July, 1889, at Il o'clock forenoon, and this court directs the executor to give public notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear, if they see cause, at said time and place, and be heard relative to said appointment, by post ing the same on the public sign-post nearest to the place where the deceased last dwelt, within the same town and by publishing i7! the he in Litchf1eld county and having a circulation in said district and return make to this court of the notice given.
 A. M. CARD, Judge.
 Certified by WILLARD BAKER, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02
Governor Hill Off for Indianapolis.

ALBANY, June Ex-Governor Hill left here Sunday afternoon for Indianapolis to attend the unveiling of the Hendricks'
 monument, July 1. In the party were State Comptroller Wemple, Gen. Fer dinand P. Earle, Sheriff Daniel B. Sickles, of New York city; Military Secretary Jud- son and Hon. John Mccall. Secretary of State Rice will join the party at Rochester. It is expected that the governor will be back some time next Thursday. He will reach Indianapolis about 10 o'clock Mon- day evening over the Lake Shore from Buffalo.
Connecticut western news., 1890-07-02
Ask Your Friend. About Is.

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 6Oc and $1 at all druggists. Sample bottle free.