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Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
CANAAN VALLEY.

Oar recent rains have helped to fill mp our springs and wells. .......V. c
 Beers of Cornwall Bridge purchased several crops of tobacco in this section last week. :. There are good many on the sick list yet. MT Bateman Brooks is gradually failing. Mrs J.. M. Roys is reported as being quite sick. Mrs Charles Stevens is slowly improv- ing Miss Minnie Wolfe of Pitts field is spending 8 few days with her grandmother, Mrs Minerva Wadsworth
 Miss Melinda Webster is visiting friends in East Canaan .... The estate of the late Joel Crofut was inventoried last week. He left his entire property to his adopted daughter, Miss Loie Crofut. Don't eat too much turkey
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26

One word more about the roads. We hope the example of Glastonbury will encourage us to go on with renewed vigor as we have begun. Our roads are much better than they were some years ago. Some sections are permanently good, and we have an appropriation to make more. But much remains to be done, there are still many stretches al most impossible, for loaded teams, for many weeks of the year, by reason of the deep mud, then it will freeze up and we have to look out for our axles, and then we have sandy places, where we have to walk our horses. Money spent on good roads is the best invest ment town can make. They increase the value of real estate. With our beautiful scenery and healthy location, they would attract desirable people from the cities who want good roads for driving. In short general prosper ity would be promoted. Canaan ought to follow this thing up vigorously, ap- point committee to take charge of 1t for . term of years, and every year have some permanently good road made. The small lime chips if we'll applied do very we'll. but to cart on gravel as they do ia Sheffield would be better.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26

The event of last week was the mar riage of Joseph Holcomb to Miss Emma Beebe. The young couple are board ing at Harry Holcomb's until they can secure rooms for housekeeping. |. Miss Clara Bottum returned home Friday. We understand she will not teach du- ring the winter but has decided to at tend the Normal school in Westtield, Mass, until spring The higher de- partmept of our school was not in ses- sion last week because of the illness of the teacher, Miss Melville, but con- meuced the winter term Monday with several new pupils OBS.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26

The death of brakeman of our vii cinity, last week in the discharge of his duty suggests the thought that he was only one of hundreds who, during the year now ending, in various parts of the country, have lost their lives or been crippled for life in the service of railroad companies, as brake men or switchmen. The case of these brave men cannot be too seriously con- sidered by those who are in control of our railroads. Their duties are peril ous in the extreme, but they are no less indispensable to carrying on the inland commerce of this great country. Some years ago President Harrison urged Congress to pass laws to promote the safety of trainmen, and the Chamber of Commerce of New York has a commit tee appointed with the same end in view. We hope something will soon be done. For one thing there should be a uniform system of coupling.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
STA TIE WE WS.

on the roof of Morgan X Co.'S lumber storage building in Norwich by J. P. Barstow X Go. The amount laid was 1000 feet. The quality declared by layers to be superior to inn ported tin.-[Spr1ngfeld Republican.
 A Goshen correspondent says there are less than 25O houses in that town.
 A Whigville man reports having grown 36O bushel of onions from an acre and quarter of land, and that he will have 500 dozen punches of celery from the same ground this year. Last year he had 26O bushels of onions and abont the same amount of celery Last year onions sold for more and celery for less than this year. e He realized from this lot of ground last year $8CO, and expects to get as much or more this year.
 The Greenwocds company have been shipping ice to Hartford by the car load to be melted and used for drinking water. The water produced by this means costs but 2a cents per gallon While many in the capitol city are pay ing five cents per gallon for water of not so good quality.-New Hartford l Tribune.
 Bishop McMahon is now at home | again. On his arrival he received grand ovation; in the ca thedral the Te Deum was sung and all address of welcome made by Rev Fr Harty.. The Courant says: "Their (the Protestants of Hartford) loyalty to | Plymouth Rock matches his to the Chair of Peter. But all this did not prevent them from learning, years ago. to esteem him for hls personal qualities and to recognize in him one of the forces In this community that make for righteousness. Ad maultos amos!
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
cOLEBROOR.

Oscar Smith has moved to Yonkers with his family A. H. Phelps of Guilford canvassed the town last week for the N. E. Homestead. There will be public service at the Congl church on Thanksgiving day at II a. m MT and Mrs Solomon Sackett are expected home from Chicago next week. The center school is having 8 weeks vacation Miss Ida Hedden of Irvington N J. is guest at the Thomp- son HOuse
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
HOW,S THIAt

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. U. CHENEY X CO.,, Props, Toledo, o We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transac- tions, and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. WEST TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
 WALD1Na. K1NNAN & MARVIN Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo, Ohio.
 Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
Central New England & Vest
 ern R. R. Co.
POughkeepsie Bridge Route.

Commencing Sunday, October II, 1897.
 TRAINS GOING EAST. Leave Millerton 8.55 a. m., Canaan $40, Nor folk 10.04; arrive Hartford l1.5O a. m. Leave Campbell Hall 8.3O a. m., Canaan S5 p.m.. Norfolk 4.08 arrive Hartford 6. 15 pm. Leave Campbell Hall 1l.55 p. m.-Daily Ex- press from Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia for Boston; Canaan 2.45 a.m., Norfolk, stops for through passengers only, 3.05; arrive Hartford 4.S5 a. m. Boston $40 a. m.
 Leave Campbell Hall Sundays only) 7.45 a. m. Canaan 3.5t p. m., Norfolk 4.21 arrive Hartford GAO p. m.
 TRAINS GOING WEST. Leave Hartford 9.45 a. m., Norfolk II 5S, Ca- naan l2.30p.m ;arriveCampbellHall 5S5 pm. Leave Hartford s.25 P; m., Norfolk 5.ls Ca- Leave Hartford sos p. m. Daily Express for F. iladelphia. Baltimore and Washington Norfolk 10 55 p.m., Canaan II IS: arrive Campbell Hall 57 a. m. Leave Hartford Sundays only) s.S0 a. m.. arrive Norf lk 1925 a. m. leave 500 D. m., Canaan 25 p. m.; arrive Campbell Hall 6.65 p. m.
 At Hartford with N Y&NERR. NY.NH < H R, Hartford & Valley Divisions. At Slmsbury and at Pine Meadow with N ', N H R, Northampton Division. At Winsted with N Y N H a H R R, Nauga- tuck Division.
 At Canaan with Housatonic R. R; at Miller ton and Mt Riga with Harlem Division N Y 0 H R R {; at Boston Corners with Harlem Division N Y Q & R R. and N & M R R; at Poughkeepsie with NY 0 H R R; at Rhineclif with N Y X Fl R R R, by ferry to Rondout with the Ulster X Delaware R R; at Maybrook with the LehiHh & Hudson River Ky. at Campbell Hall with NYO&W By. NY E X W R R., P P & B B R and Waikiki Valley B.
 I. W. FOWLER, Q. A. HAYHR 0enl 6apt. SAenI knsssR Agt
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sieninr tho Preston Petition.

KINGSTON, N Y.. Nov. A.-The trustees of the insolvent Ulster County Savings in- stitution have decided to ask Hon. Will liam F. Russell, of Saugerties; Judge Wil- liam Lawton, Mayor-elect David Kennedy, Benjamin J. Winne, John Maxwell, Fred erick w. Gross. Captain John Brodhead and George J. Smith, of this city; ex-As- semblyman Davis Winne and John l.. Mo- Grath, of Sheneaken, and Peter c. Black, of Eddyville, to become trustees. The pe- itions for the resumption of the bank under State Superintendent Preston's plan are bsinR extensively signed.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
Two Schoolhous Wrecked.

CARLISLE, Pa., Nov. A.-A terrific rain, wind and thunder storm passed over this section of the Cumberland valley Monday afternoon, doing considerable damage to property and probably causing loss of life. Many buildings are blown down.
 While school was in session at the Ora ham schoolhouse the roof was blown a dis tance of eighty feet and the walls fell in. The following are the injured as far as can be ascertained:
 Sallie Fisher, pupil; left side of face cut by falling glass.
 James Gills, pupil; face cut.
 Miss Bertha Rudy, teacher; right leg broken in two places by falling shutter.
 Lewis Wilson, pupil nose broken by falling timber.
 Another pupil, name unknown; arm badly injured.
 About seven or eight others were slightly injured. Miss Rudy was hurt while as sisting her scholars to escape The Sunny side schoolhouse, two miles west of town. was partially blown down, and a number of the pupils were more or less injured.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
CHAPlNVIELE.

B c. Spur was home for Q short visit last week but has returned to Hartford again. A. J. Spur has sold his fine gray horse to D. w. Spur. This leaves A. J. with one span of colts, one eight years old and the other twen- ty eight years. .... Dick Soules got his hand caught and badly smashed while coupling cars last Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
ORE HILL.

On Wednesday cable message was received by the family of Capt William Bartle that he had safely arrived Tn England. .. The water in the mine is so scarce that not enough is pumped out to wash the ore that is raised and it is growing less every day, but as yet about the usual shipments are made. -. Christopher McDurmott and Daniel Costello have moved into two of the houses fitted up by the Brook Pit Min ing Co.,, and Andrew Richards and Gen Barnett will move into the other two as soon ss ready. -. Turkeys are roasting high.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26

The great football match at Spring field, on Saturday between Yale and Harvard. resulted in brilliant victory for the Connecticut college. The score was 10 to O. In 1889, the score was Yale 6, Harvard o, and in 1890 H,rvard 12. Yale 6. The Springfield Republi- osu. Nov p. has full report of the game.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
Aubserfpsion 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. R. B. Smith 5juls9 indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889. It Is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account as 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 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 pa1n plainly printed thereon Is prtina facle eVl 6ence of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
WILLIAM b. GlBSON, Postoff1ce, Southaeld, Mass,
RESTRICT of Salisbury. ss. Probate Court

DIsTRICT of Salisbury. ss. Probate Court U November 4th., 1891.
 Estate of Daniel Manning late of Salisbury in said district, deceased,
 The court of probate for the district of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the credi- 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
 THos l.. NORTON, Administrator, Postofice address, Lakeville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26

acClamaClOn. The committee a l s o admitted Dennis T. Flynn as the delegate from Ok lahoma.
 The secret ses- sion then closed, and M. ii. be Young, Of 5 an Francisco intro duced Congress m a n McKenna, who began h i IS speech in favor of San Francisco. He spoke to nearly a k.CO
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26. 1891

The Bloodgood stock farm came of with flying colors at the late horse show We take peculiar pleasure in the fact, because the farm may almost be regard ed as one of our local enterprises.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
FGoelers' Guide.
HOusatOnic Railroad.

HOusatOnic Railroad.
 (MAIN LINE DIvIsIoN.)
 November l5, 1891. Passenger trains leave Canaan, GOING NORTH 9.40a. m. for Ptttsfield, North Adame also Albany, via State Line. 12.3O p. m. for Pittsfield, connecting via. State Line for Albany. GAY p. m. Limited Express from New York via Hawleyville Junction, Bethel and South Norwalk. 7.17 p. m. for Pittsheld, connecting via. State Line for Albany. 1915 &. m., Sunday Mail for Pittsfleld.
 LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. $40 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York 2.2S p. m., for Bridgeport, with through car. 2.55 p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 5.O4 p. m, Limited Express for New York via South Norwalk, Bethel and Hawleyville Junction. $50 p. m., for Bridgeport and New York. Sunday Milk, S25 p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York.
 Connections are made at Brookheld Junc- ton with trains to and from Danbury. WILLIAM Fl. STEVENSON,
 Vice-Pres't. and GanI Manager.
 A. W. PERRIN,
 Gen. Pass. Agt.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26

It IS said that to saturate the edges of carpets with strong solution of alum water will destroy moths; if an unpainted floor, wash the floor with it before putting down the carpet. do the same to shelves where black ants ap- Doar
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
The war with Chili does not no

The war with Chili does not now seem SO imminent. They seem to be coming to their senses. Uncle Sam, we know, would not show the "white feather" in any event, nevertheless, Chili would be no mean antagonist. She has formidable navy and her resources in point.of population are great, as she has annexed to herself nearly all the territory from Peru to Cape Horn. Besides, the inhabitants are semi-bar- barians of most fierce. blood-thirsty and, in close combat, fearless charac- ter. They take no prisoners and even cut the throats of the wounded. If there should be war the government must take measures to deal properly with such people, so as not to place our brave soldiers and sailors at disadvan- taRe.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
Six Victims at Bingham ton.

EMIGRATION, N. r., NOV. A.-Durlng the storm here a terrific explosion oc- cured and from the Parlor City boiler works came cloud of smoke and the odor of burning flesh filled the air.
 The cupola of the foundry consisted of huge cylinder containing ten tons of molten iron.
 The bottom of the cupola was fastened by braces from the ground, and under heath was the fire used in heating the metal. The terrific downpour of rain had caused stream of water to wash out the earth around the braces supporting the door of the cupola. Six workmen were in the furnace. They stood in circle around the cupola waiting for the release of the molten metal. Without the slightest warn ing the braces gave way, allowing ten tons of the fluid metal to fall into a large pond of water Instantly there was a fearful explosion, and the heated metal was thrown through the sides of the build ing distance of 300 feet, and the rear of the structure was wrecked. Not one of the employees escaped.
 They Wore Fearfully Roasted.
 John McMahon was literally roasted. The molten iron still chung to his body, and when picked up the flesh dropped off, exposing the intestines and portions of the thigh bone, while he was otherwise fearfully mangled. John Gilroy was found lying near the door moaning in pain, the iron having completely destroyed the sight of both eyes. Martin King was badly burned about the face and upper portions of his body, the flesh being literally roast ed. John Nolan, ST., and John Nolan, Jr., were terribly burned about the head and face. In each case the laceration had been fearful, the clothing being torn from the bodies of the victims.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26

We glean the following from Secre- tary of Agriculture Rusk's report. He estimates the increase in value of agri- cultural products over last year to be $7OO, GOO, GOO. During the first three months of the present fiscal year our exports of cereals have aggregated $2S, 900. .0OO.. Exports of surplus farms products will probably be largely in ex- cess of any previous year. There is a slight increase of imports of farm pro. ducts, but they are mostly such as do not compete with us. There has been 8 decline in imports of tobacco, foreign barley, eggs, and live stock of all kinds
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
LeOUZ Notices.

nIoTRICT of Canaan ss Probate Court, D November 21st, 1891.
 Estate of Sarah l.. c. Harvey late of North Canaan in said district, deceased,
 The court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed 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 debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 DAVID 0. WH1TTLEsEY, Executor, P. O. address, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26

hISTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, u November 7th, 1891.
 Estate of Joel K. Crofut late of North Ca- naan in said district deceased,
 The court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed 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 debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 WILLIAM B. GIBSON, Postoffice Southfleld Mass
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
The Wires in Bade shape.

NEW YORK, Nov. A.-The blow the storm dealt the telegraph service of the country wasn't as bad as that dealt by the blizzard, but it was sufficiently severe to make the operators think of blizzard comparisons. Wire Chief Mitchell, in the Western Union building, said that the coast lines to Sa- vannah, Augusta, Norfolk, New Orleans and Florida were all prostrated. The most serious troubles are west of Buffalo, be- tween Baltimore and Washington, between New York and Pittsburg and west of the latter city. At the office of the Postal Telegraph company the service was report ed to be in bad way.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26

nISTRICT of sharon. ss. Probate Court, lJ November 14th, A. D. 1891
 Estate of William H. Ingraham late of Shar- on in said district deceased,
 The court of probate for the district of Sharon hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 GEO INGRAHAM, Executor, Address, ,Amenia Union, Duchess County, NY
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
Destruction at Harrisbure.

HARRIsBURG, Nov. A-The hurricane did great damage by the unroofng of houses. Many persons had narrow escapes from, being struck by flying roofs, and a seventeen-year-old boy was blown of a trestlework eighteen or twenty feet high. His scalp was lacerated and both wrists dislocated. He is the only injured person reported. The police patrol, telephone and fire alarm telegraph wires are in bad shape.
 Maria Hotchkiss Wins Her Suit.
 BRIDGEPORT, Nov. A. A judgment tor Maria Hotchkiss to recover $61 ,O75 and costs from the city of Bridgeport was given by Judge Hall, of the superior court. In December, 1887, and February, 1885, the city borrowed $50, 900 from Frederick A, and Dwight Hotchkiss, giving four de- mand notes as security. After the dispute arose among the heirs of E. B. Hotchkiss, among other things attached by the plaintiffs in the first suit were these notes. The notes. however, had been assigned to Maria Hotchkiss, of New York, but pay ment was refused her. The city declined to make payment for fear that the wrong party might be paid, and then payment would have to be made . second time.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26
Killed in . Demolished Factory.

Killed in . Demoltshed Factory.
 YORK, Pa, Nov. A.-The works of tho Ketterer Wagon company, of New York, one mile from Hanover, were destroyed by the high wind. The building was 8 two story brick structure 75 by 200 feet, and was leveled to the ground. Thirty em- ployees were at work in the building at the time. Harvey Carbaugh, aged twenty three, was buried beneath the debris and every bone in his body broken. His body was recovered two hours later.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26

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WRECKED BY THE WINDS
Pennsylvania and Other States
 Swept by a Storm.
THE WHITE HOUSE WAS DAMAGED.

The Cyclone Frightened tho President and His Family, but No Ono at tho
 Executive Mansion Was Hurt-Several
 Persons Killed and Others Injured.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. A-A terrific storm, disastrous alike to life and property, pass ed over this city yesterday. A hurricane unroofed many houses and demolished Metzerott's new Music hall, on F street, killing one person and inficting probably fatal injuries upon another.
 Taking Out tho Victims.
 The first victim found was Clara Greens berg, one of the sewing girls, who was taken out quite unhurt, though terribly the dead body of George White. It was bruised and battered almost beyond recog- milton. A few minutes afterward Ida White, daughter of the tailor, was res cued, badly bruised. The third girl is be- feved to have escaped.
 Accident at the White House.
 A section of the stone balustrade around the roof of the White House was blown down by the storm, and it crushed through the roof of the portico at the east ern entrance of the basement.
 The section destroyed was about twenty feet long, composed of freestone in blocks and pillars. In falling it carried with it . large portion of the cornice.
 The noise caused quite commotion in the presidents household for few min utes, but speedy investigation showed that no one had been injured.
 The flag in front of the building was cut in half as neatly as though done with 1 knife. The president was receiving the Minnesota delegation and was apprised o1 the storm by rush of water under the south windows and the crash of the balus trade. He hastened to the private part o1 the house and treasured the ladies of hii family.
 During the progress of the storm light ming struck the large gas reservoir at tho corner of Twenty sixth and G streets, ant 5O0 600 feet of gas spent itself in illuminat ing the day.