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Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21
EANT CANA AN.

There was good attendance at MT Talma1ge Pulver's auction Thursday. and the property sold brought good prices . .Jnhu Roys, teacher of Canaan Valley school gave his pupils sleigh ride Thursday, going to Ashley Falls, East Canaan and Norfolk Two long Si.ighs were we'll filled and all had an enjoyable time. ..... Mrs A q. Stevens, with her son Jarvis, drove to Ct Bar rington. Friday. Mrs Stevens intending to remain one Week with jicr daugliter
 Mrs Harry Atwool. :. Friday evening there was a sociab!e of tue Y. r. $ c
 E at Mrs Gill-tte's and besides yer, enjoyable evening they realized over seven dollars The East Canaan Sun day school last Sunday elected for nex, year the following officers Deacol. Auson Lawrence for superintendent :; G. F. Dunning, assistant superintend
 ant E w. Gildings, secretary and tre@snre, N. $. Stevens, librarisn. ... I ave been much interested in the several articles in your paper, telling o! th.. Intelligence and sagacity of the twN, species of animals we keep as compan- ions ard assistants. Sometimes the in. telligence shown by them surprises H. and the thought will arise, have the, souls No one can be blameless who wantonly i"jures or tormepts those use full anmials, and parents should early check any tendency in their children to show cruelty to them. .
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21
Canaan Lime Kiln Property
 for Sale,

PURSUANT to an order of the Superior l Court of the State of Connecticut passed on the 30,h day of December, 1890, at Lit'h- field, within and for the G"un'y Of Lit i1chf-ld, the subscriber, receiver of the goods aud estate belonging to the late co part neI ship of J. 5. Adam X Oo., of North Canaan, in said State will sell at public auction to the high est bidder, on the 27lh day of January, 1891, at one o'clock in the afternoon. at the lime kiln of said late co-m,rtnership, in sai l North G. naan. all the zoe ds and estate, consisting principally of a lime quarry, fully develop-d on a trac of land adjoining he layout of the Central New Engahd X Western R. R. Go :. held under favorable lease, having about 27 years to run. Lime kiln and accompanying buildings on said tract. Improved machinery tools and implements connected with and formerly used in said business. A valuable horse, carts and harnesses used in sai, quarry. Cooper stock and material, and vari "us kinds of supplies, also trade mark and goodwill. At the same time and place w,l also sell all notes, book accounts and choss in action belonging to said late co-partner- ship. not collected before the day of sale.
 Terms: 10 per cent cash and balance on delivery of possession and proper assign ments within ten days after day of sale.
 EDWIN w. SPURR Receiver.
 Address for further particulars,
 Falls Village, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21
WEST CORN W ALL.

Henry Yutzler, merchant tailor, of Norfolk, was in town for 8 visit last week.
 Mrs Henry Kaler fell on the ice last Saturday and broke her wrist.
 One of Smith & Sons horses acciden- tally cut it's leg last Monday and nearly bled to death before it could be stop ped.
 ID. Powell Parish, of New York, is boarding at H. c. Hart's.
 Mir Harley Wellman of Falls Village, and Miss Mary Brazie of this village, were married on Friday evening last, by Rev J. H. Pierpont. Congratulations
 A "Pound Party IS the attraction at Bee Hive hall this Wednesday evening at p. m.
 Miss Edith Dean visited friends here last week. Her school at North Corn wall opened on Monday.
 Mir and Mrs Gold were in Guilford over Sunday to attend the funeral of Dr Talcott, an uncle of Mrs Gold.
 Sleighing is fine from here to the Polar regions and is being well improv. ed.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21
FATAL GAS EXPLOSION.
Three Women Blown Through 8 Window
 at Find1ay, o.

Three Women Blown Through a Window
 at Findlay, o.
 FINDLAY, O., Jan. 19.-At about o'clock Sunday an explosion of gas occurred in the Marion Hotel, which ruined fully one- half of the four storey structure, and was disastrous otherwise There had been leakage of gas for several days, and a futile attempt had been made to find it. The explosion was caused by the ignition of gas in cistern under the dining room.
 There were nine persons in the room, and three of them were blown through the windows. Kittie Walsh, one of the dining room girls, was instantly killed, and Ella Johnson was so badly hurt that her re- covery seems impossible. Kate Rooney and Cassie McGrauf were badly cut and burned, but will recover. Frank Round stone, day clerk; A. E. Marion, Frank B. Andrews. and A. w. Pierson were all hurt, but not seriously, The loss to the hotel and neighbouring building amounts to $2S OQO.
 The parties hurt were all in the room and two plumbers were under the floor looking for the escape. A few minutes before the explosion the natural gas burner in the dining room stove was lighted and it is supposed the escaping gas ignited therefrom. The floor of the entire dining room floor was raised and the clustering broken from the walls and ceiling. Every pane of glass in the build ing was broken. The explosion took place just five minutes before the call for din- ner would have been made, otherwise the room would have been filled and the loss of life would have been appalling. The proprietors of the hotel, Mir. Frank An drews and brother, of Bradford, Pa., Lad been in charge of the Marion house only since Jan. 1.
 Ella Johnson, waitress, died shortly after being carried to place of safety. Katie Rooney, dining room girl, although still alive, cannot recover. Others injured are: Anson B. Marion, owner of the building, who was with the plumbers under the dining room floor when the explosion occurred, was probably fatally injured, as he inhaled the nane from the gas. Frank Andrews, one of the proprietors, right eye knocked out and seriously burned about face and throat. At 9 o'clock last night another explosion occurred in the same place, setting fire to the already wrecked and badly demolished dining room of the Marion house. The fire department was quickly summoned, however, and more serious damage was averted. The gas from the main pipe has finally been turned of.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
BY HIS EXCELLENCY. Morgan C. Bulkeley, Governor. pROCIA M ATTON

It having come to my knowledge that certain persons, without authority of law, have combined to demand. take and hnld the Chief Executive Offices of tl:is state. and to perform the functions thereof, claiming possession of Sali offices under a canvass and dec larati, Il ot the Senate of this State while the cunvass of votes therefor IS under consideration by the General Assembly for the purpose of ascertaining if any persons have been legally elected to >ncceed the present incumbents, and ~nch claims. demands and attempts to take and hold said offices. being un- authorized, illegal and pr-judicial to the good order and peace of the state, and tending to confusion in the admin 'stration of its government; therefore, by authority vested in me by the con- ~titntion to maintain the laws enacted in pursuance thereof, do hereby com mand all such persons t" desist from
 heir unlawful acts and from interfering
 A ith any of such executive officers in the performance of their duties, anl l warn all public officers and all citizens nf this state not to recognize ary acts of such pretendea officers, and not to aid or abet them in their unlav ful acts, and I further give notice that in the absence of any constitutional finding
 and declaration by the General Assem- bly of the legally chosen executive off
 '.ers of the State. any and every such attempt to enter upon or perform the
 iuties of said offices by any person or
 persons will be resisted by all the au
 thority vested in me under the constitu- tion aud laws of this State
 Given under my hand and the seal of the State, at the Capitol. { ] in Hartford this nineteenth day It. of JaL uary, in the } ear of our --> Lord. One Thousand, Eigh, Hundred and Ninety-one, aud
 the Independence of the United States 1 the One Hundred and Fourteenth. MORGAN G. BULKELEY.
 By his Excellency's Command
 k JAY WALSH,
 | Secretary of State
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21
GIANT GONE.
Death Writes Finis for George
 Bancroft's Life Story.
THE GREAT HISTORIANS CAREER.

His World Famous History of the United
 States, and How He Wrote It-His Long
 and Striking Career as a Scholar, States
 man and Historian.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. l9.-George Bancroft, the famous hist brian, died in this city last Saturday afternoon, Jan. 17, 1891, at the age of 90 years. His death resulted from the general debility of old age. He had only been ill three days. The end was painless and peaceful. The funeral services will be held at Il g. m. Tuesday in St. Johns Episcopal church, Washington. The death of MT. Bancroft closes an epoch in American literature. He was the last survivor of that brilliant group of prose writers, including Irving, Cooper, Prescott and Hawthorne, who made the central portion of the Nineteenth century illus trious at home and abroad He was also a statesman of wide and varied official ex- perience. who held cabinet office when most of our present senators were still at school or college.
 His Fathers Life of Washington.
 His father, Rev. Dr. Aaron Bancroft, was the sslthor of a once popular biogra- phy of Washington. The elder Bancroft, born at Reading, Mass, Nov. 10, 1755, served as a volunteer at the actions of Lexington and Bunker Hill, graduated at Harvard in ITS, settled in 17SS as pastor of the First Congregational church at Worcester, Mass, and lived to preach his half century sermon Jan. l, 1886. His fa- nous son, George Bancroft, was born at Worcester, Mass, Oct. 3, 1900. He was precocious student, and found himself able to commence formal preparation for college at the phenomenally early age of 10 years. He was sent in 1911 to the cele- brated Phillips academy at Exeter, N. H. He entered Harvard college in 1S13 and after graduation completed his education in Germany. .,,
 His Studies in Germany.
 Instead of confining himself to a single university he resided for considerable time first at Gottingen, where he gradu ated as doctor of philosophy in 1890, and afterward at Berlin. Among his teachers
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21
GREAT HARRINGTON.

A meeting of 20 of the business men of this village was held at the District Court room last Thursday evening fI the purpose of considering the manufac- turing interests of the town. Speech. s were made by several gentlemen and all were of the opinion, that the time has come when something should be done
 md an effort made to induce mannfac- 'urers to establish business in the town It was stated, that the unfinished mill If H. D. Cone could be rented under certain conditions. On motion of A. c. Collins the following committee was appointed to report at a future mt citing, some plan of organization A. c. Col hrs. Ward Lewis, I. l.. Potter, A. $ Fassett, F. H. Wright, c J Burget, H G. Jovner. A committee of three was appointed to investigate the legal posi- tion of the town, in the matter of mak- ing inducements to manufacturers. The meeting adjourned until Thursday even ,ng, when permanent association of business men will be formed. The Ladies Aid Society of the Cong'I '.hurch are preparing to give Martha Washington supper the evening of Feb ruary 25th.
 M ss Laura Sedgwick Collins will give an entertainment at the town hall tue evening of Jan 3Oth.
 The installation of the officers of D c. Anderson post took place last We'd ncsday evening. Chester B. Scudder. of Pittstield, was the installing officer.
 The ceremony was followed by ball at the town hall.
 Mrs Brnjamin F. Gilmore died Sun day, aged 76 years.
 Charles Vincent, of Housatonic. was brought before the District court Satur- day, for a brutal assault upon August | Fuvre, Frerchmau He was found guilty and seut to the House of Correc- tion for two mouths.
 A service of sacred song will be COL l lucted at the Methodist church next 1 Sunday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 21, 1891.
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The Senate met Tuesday, Jan 18th, and was called to order by speaker pro tenn, Reed, at LAO p. m. Prayer was offered by Chaplain Seymour.
 The principle business of the Senate when they reconvened. was. to appoint . committee to wait upon Judge Morris and the other candidates and notify them to appear in the Senate and be sworn in to their respective offices.
 A committee was appointed to wait upon Governor Bulkeley, requesting his attendance at the inauguration of Judge Morris Governor Bulkeley stated, that he considered this action as revolutionary and unauthorized and that no person they inangurate, will be recognized by the state officials now in office. I regard the proceedings of one branch of the General Assembly as rev. olutionary.
 After the committee had reported that they had waited upon the governor and given him their message, their re- port was accepted, on motion of MT Pierce and they were discharged.
 After the Senate had proceeded to swear in as far as 1t was able and inaug- urate the democratic candidates for office, they waited upon the republicans yet in office and demanded that they recognize them as their legal successors. which the republicans promptly refused to do.
 What the result of these proceedings will be cannot as yet be detirmined. The Senate adjourned until Tuesday, Jan 2Oth at 1O.3O 8. m.
 A committee of the House Represen- tatives, met at the capitol. Wednesday morning for the purpose of taking evil dence outside of the returns and explan- itory of them, as it was instructed to do by the resolutions of the House. Evi- dences and testimonies from different witnesses, regarding the returns were heard before the committee. The re- turns were considered by them unreli- able as they now stood.
 On suggestion of Mir Case the com mittee adjourned until Monday, II m. January l9.
 Yesterday morning (Jan 2O) Lieut.. Governor Merwin opened the Senate and called MT Read to the chair. The vote for U. s. Senator was: French l7, Platt 2. The vote in the House for U. s. Senator was: Platt 134; Waller 30 French 2S; Hals 13; scattering 47 Platt's majority on joint ballot was 6 Both houses then adjourned until today
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21
HE SHOT HIS SON-IN-LAW
Deadly Work of Judge Warder, of Tennessee.
HIS DAUGHTER WOUNDED, TOO.

Drink Drives One of Chattanooga's Most
 Distinguished Citizens to Commit Mur-
 der-Desperate Array in the House.
 The Judge Shot by His Opponent.
 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. 19-S. M. Fugette, cashier of the South Chattanooga Savings bank, was shot and killed last evening by ex-Judge J. A. Warden, city attorney of Chattanooga, who is Fugette's father.in-law. In the exchange of shots Judge Warden received two bullets, ono taking off the index finger on his right hand and the other penetrating his right breast. Mrs. Fugette, who is the judges only child, also received dangerous wound in her right thigh. MT. and Mrs. Fugette had been married about two years and had lived at the residence of Mrs. Flu gette's parents They have lived very hap oily together and have a little tmonths- old baby.
 The Judge Drank Heavily.
 . It appears that Judge Warder has of late been drinking heavily and has been in the habit of coming home in an intoxicated condition and abusing his wife and daugh- ter. On these occasions the women would appeal to Mir. Fugette for protection. Just such trouble occurred late Saturday night, when Mir. Fugette interfered and succeeded in quieting his father-in-law. The judge, however, came home last even- ing very much intoxicated. He went at once to the room occupied by MT. and Mrs. Fugette, where the shotin2 took place as soon az he entered. Seven shots were fired, five by Judge Warder and two by MT. Fugette.
 Shot Through the Heart.
 It is thought Mrs. Fugette was the first person shot, and Fugette then fell dead, shot through the heart. He was found with 8 newspaper in one hand and pistol with two empty chambers in the other. Mrs. Fugette was lying over him, with her arms entwining him, piteously crying for some one to save him. Judge Warder staggered to a neighbours house and is now there in a precarious condition. Mrs. Flu gette is also unable to speak, and what took place in the room aside from the shooting is not yet known.
 1t Was Q Deadly Spree.
 MT. Fugette was about thirty years of age and a popular and successful business man. Mrs. Fugette is very handsome woman. Judge Warder is one of the best known lawyers in this state. For six years he was United States district attor- ney for the middle district of Tennessee, appointed by President Hayes He was a brave, gallant Union soldier, and is one of the most prominent of Republican poll. ticians in the state. He owns considerable property and has 8 large, lucrative prac- tice in this city. He is man of the high est culture, of most polished and affable manners. The opinion seems to be gen. eral that the affair was the result of a drunken spree.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21
Suhseripsion Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to Smith 5juls9 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889. It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, I'd Indicated by the date on their papers, Is always correct, and when they pay for 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 herearer pc considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to nave been made. as the receipt of the paper with nlatnly printed thereon Is prfma facie evil 6ance of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21

A T Court of Probate holden at North A Canaan, within and for the District of Canaan, on the 18th day of January 1891. Present. Jacob B. Hardenbergh. Judge. Estate of Jules Beaujon, late of said North Canaan, d-ceased.
 Upon application for the granting of ad- ministraiion on said estate.
 ORDERED, That said application be heard at the pr. bate office in said North Canaan. on the 27th day of January, 1891, at 10 o'clock f renoon. and that notice of such time and order once in the Connecticut Western News d public newspaper having circulation in said district.
 Certified from record,
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21

A man who has practiced medicine for 40 years. ought to know salt from sugar; read what he says:
 Toledo, Ohio, Jan 10. 1887. Messrs F. J, Cheney X Co,-G-ntlemen: l have been in the general practice of p-dicine tor most 40 years, and would say that Ill all Il preparation that 1 could prescribe witt as much confidence of success as l eau Halls tat.arrh Cure, manufactured by you. Have prescribed it great many times and it's sion that have yet to find Il case of Catarrh that it would not cure. if they would ia 0 it according to directions.
 Yours truly, L. l.. GoRsUcH, NJ. D.
 Office, 215 -ummit St. We will give $1OO for any case of Cararrh that cannot be cured with Halls Catarrh :ure. Taken internally,
 F,J. CHENEY x CO.,, Props, Toledo. o. aE Sold nv druggists, 75c.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21
EX-GOVERNOR THAYER A MANIAC.

Made Insane by His Fight Against Gov
 ernor Boyd.
 LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 19.-Ex- Governor Thayer, who has been suffering from nerv- ous prostration, brought on by political complications in the legislature, has be- came q raving maniac.
 His physicians say his condition is alarming owing to his age. He is nearly 75 years old.
 The long vigil of ex-Governor Thayer during the exciting scenes of the opening of the legislature, when he remained in his apartments eighty hours for the purpose of keeping out Governor Boyd, has brought on the attack.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21
FARM FOR SALE,

situate on the road leading from sharon Street to Lakeville and about Ls miles from sharon Street. containing Ill acres of land. nearly all good blow land in one tract and under q good state of cultivation. On the place are two good dwelling houses and two barns. One of the houses and the barns are nearly new. The Brardsley pond about thirty rods from the houses. Also d wood lot of 4 acres to be sold with the place. A large DOT tion of the purchase money can remain on the place at per cent per annum. For fur ther information enquireo of
 MRS JULIA LORD or c. L. PRINDLR,
 Sharon Conn.,
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21

nISTRICT ot Sharon, ss. Probate Court, lI December 9th, 1890.
 Estat, of Lewis l.. Cartwright, late of sharon in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the credl- tors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All per- sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 kn,NzI H STcNE Administrator. Postoff1ce address, Cheshire, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21
Charges Against Nathaniel NfIes.

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-The Herald claims to have proof positive that Nathaniel Niles, of Madison, N. J., ex-president of the Tradesmen's National bank, of New York, and a man who ''posed as pillar of the church," was the owner of the Cafe Bijou, a notorious house in New York, which he leased to Mme. Parret. The Herald publishes letters written by Niles which seem to incriminate him. Niles has already been indicted for the offense, and The Herald demAuds that hs b. tried ct once
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21
OH EFF ELD.

Miss Minnie Field Is visiting her sis ter, Mrs Clarence Brsinsrd, in New York Mir TC. Wickwire has been sum mon ed to Colchester, Conn on account of the serious illness of his brother, MT M. H. Wickwire The funeral of Mrs Jane Hoadley was attended at the Con- gregational tchurch on Tuesday after noon MT George H. Spur went to Corona, Long Island, to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, MT Gilbert Voorhees,, on Sunday ....... This week union prayer meetings will be held every evening at Ashley Falls by Rev. J. H. Mueller and B. c. Warren of this place. The selected readings giveli by Rev O. B. F. Pease, of Ashhsld. Mass, at the Friendly Union last Frids, evening, brought out large audience and the evening passed very pleasantly, the speaker being gifted as al elocutionist, though not professional. Mir and Mrs Bliss, of South Egremont. furnished good music with cornet and piano accompaniment. .. Next Sunday evening the union service will be held in the Episcopal church of this village =. Mir Harry s. Andrews has leased the Bradford place in this village for a term of years and will take possession May 1st.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21

[ llSTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, A/ December 31st., 1890.
 Estate of Laura M. Stevens, late of North Canaan. in said District. deceased.
 he court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested. within said time, will be deoarred q recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 EDWARD C. STEVENS, Administrator,
 Postoffice, Norfolk, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-21
The Revolution at Entre Rfoa.

LONDON, Jan. 19-Advices from Buenos Ayres today are of a more encouraging nature than were the dispatches of yester- day The revolutionary mob which re- gently disturbed the peace of the province of Entre Rios has been disarmed and dis persed by the force sent against them by the Argentine government. A new gov ernor has taken charge of the affairs of the province, whose vigorous and intelligent action is inducing return of popular con A6ouoa