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Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
At Least Sixty Killed.

BERLIN, June 15.-Another railway hor- TOT has been added to the long list. This time the scene of the calamity is laid in Switzerland and the loss of life is esti- mated at at least sixty. A railway bridge across the Moenchen, small afduent of the Rhine, at Stein, in the canton of Basel, not far from Germany, gave way Sunday under the weight of an excursion train crowded with throngs of people who were on their way to musical fete.
 Two engines and the first car with all it's passengers first plunged into the river, while cars remained suspended over the stream All the trainmen were killed and every passenger in the submerged car was drowned. Thirteen cars were saved. The number of killed was at least sixty.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
GREAT HARRINGTON.

John w. Dimon and Miss Della G. Rogers were united in marriage last Wednesday evening. Rev w. F. Al, brecht of the Methodist church was the officiating clergyman.
 Under the direction of John Flynn, a force of men is laying the foundation for the addition to Burget X Lewis block on Castle street. The structure when completed will make large and convenient hardware store. 5
 Another building boom has struck the town. The foundation of J. F. Writings $6O0O house is being laid on South street;W. B. Scott of New York has contracted with Evans Brothers fol a summer house at Berkshire Heights and two or three other dwellings will be put up during the summer and fall.
 The 6Oth anniversary of the marriage of Mir and Mrs Daniel Warner was ob served Saturday at their home in the west part of this town. Their immedi ate family with children and grand children partook of a fine dinner at 5 p m. Mrs Warner was Miss Polly Smitl of New Marlboro, and they were married by Rev Timothy Woodbrid ge, the blinl 4GNCI, oOAuubAU OO N. Y. June 13, 1881. For the mos part of the time they have resided a their present abode.
 The house of John w. Hollenbeck, { small structure on the Hillsdale roa, from North Egremont leading to White Hill, took fire early Sunday morning Mrs Hollenbeck, who has been afflicted with cancer ins the face for a year C. more, slept alone and about 4 o'clocl came to her husbands room exclaimint '.the house is on fre". As Mrs Hollen beck was very feeble and scarcely abl' to stand. her cl'''"s caught fire. He husband, whu l, .1,. aud feeble, had t, pull her out of doors but she was deat when they reached the open air, ant her clothes were burned off. Hollenbec] then went for assistance and the bod was carried to a neighboring hous where the funeral was held Monda afternoon. The house and all its con tents were consumed.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
Subscripsion Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the t1me 70 Smith 5juls9 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, lsss 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 nereaiteI pe considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with plainly printed thereon is prima facie evil
 dence of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
NEW MILFORD ENTERPRISE.

The residents of New Milford have made a move toward developing the water power of the Housatonic river at that place. A large and enthusiastic meeting of the Board of Trade and other citizens was held at Town hall last Wednesday evening and $50 was appropriated for the purpose of making a survey and maps of the water power at that place. Estimating roughly, Engineer Hull said that the construc- ton of a proper dam at New Milford would probably cost $5O. 900 and a canal S5O,0OO more. This would give work ing head of Is feet of water.
 While we admire NewMilford's enter prise and would be glad to see their project materialize, we are constrained < to enquire if New Milford has enter prise enough to e1pend S1OO, 900 to ob- tain 16 feet head of water what can be said of Falls Village which for nearly 30 years has neglected to utilize the magnificent water power, and the canal at that place?
 Nature gave unlimited water power to Falls Village but did not give it en- terprise enough to utilize it. Nat ure gave New Milford unlimited en- terprise but did not give 1t unlimited water power. elf the mountain will not come to us, we must go to the mountain;" in other words, let New Milford enterprise bring New Milford to Falls Villsge-to the water power instead of trying to bring the water power to New Milford. As an invest ment, so far as dollars are concerned, It would be cheaper to move New Milford to Falls Village than to attempt to creaae a water power at New Milford, but of course such action would depopulate New Milford and make a second Lynn or Lowell of Falls Village. We realize that it is easier to create water power than it IS to create enterprise, conse quently we expect to see Falls Village merely retain its water power while New Milford will not only retain but increase its enterprise, create water power and build mills and factories.
 The object of this article IS not to con demn disparage Falls Village but. tt recognize New Milford's enterprise an6 also by comparison to stimulate Fall Village to utilize its water power and tt fall into line with New Milford in the effort to establish manufacturing indus tries which will rival and even eclips' the bee hives of the Naugatuek valley
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
Bishop Knights Will.

MILWAUKEE, June 15.-The will of the late Bishop Knight gives an estate valued $1OO 600 to his wife. It includes cottage and grounds at Saybrook Conn.,, a home in Lancaster, Pa, and orange groves in Florida, together with $20,0OO in life in surance The fact that the bishop was possessed of any considerable amount of property.will be surprise to his friends, as the diocese did not pay an extravagant salary and he was exceedingly generous to charitable and educational institutions
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17

While 1t may be true that steer C r a load of corn will buy as much clothing and groceries as ten or fifteen years ago, it is not true that they will pay as many dollars of debts or taxes by nearly. or quite fifty per cent, and what increases the burden still further in this direction is the fact that taxes in many instances have doubled in amount during this time.
 CoR, NEW ENGLAND FARMER.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
COUNTY CAUCUS

The republican representatives met at Winsted on Saturday for the pur- pose of nominating county commission
 CTS to succeed L.. N Pettibone and Ly-
 man Dunning, whose terms of office ex- pire this month. Pettibone was unam- iously nominated to succeed himself.
 In place of Dunning, Henry O. War ner of New Milford was nominated on . vote of IA to 3. These nominations gre subgect to the approval of the gov
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
WEDNESDAY, JUNE IT. 1891.

Opposed to Sunday Camp-Meeting.
 The talk of holding Sunday camp meeting at Pine Grove the coming sea son is causing great indignation among the Methodist ministers of the Housa- tonic valley. Our informant says that he has yet to find the minister of this section who favors 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
To Decide Connecticut's Muddle.

NEW HAVEN, June 15.-The Republican leaders of the state are considering plan to get speedy decision in the guberna- torial contest. They will propose to the Democrats that the single question: "Has the legislature power to go behind the re- turns'' be submitted to the court. If the decision be in the affirmative then the leg islature must count the ''for" ballots and Merwin will be elected. If in the negative then Judge Morris will be chosen.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
Central New England x Vest
 ern R. R. Co.
Poughkeepsie Bridge Route.

Commencing June 2, 1891.
 TRAINS GOING EAST. Leave Campbell Hall s.so a. m., Modena sos, Lloyd 927, Highland 9.S5, Poughkeedsie 9.45; arrive Hartford 2.35 p. m. Leave Campbell Hall 5.05 p. m., Modena 5.59, Lloyd 6.16, Highland 6.25; arrive Pough- keepsie 6'35 p. m.
 Leave Campbell Hall 1l.55 D. m-Daily Ex- press from Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia for Boston-Stops at Lyod at 12.42 a. m., for through passengers only; Poughkeepsie 100; arrive Hartford 435 a. m. Boston $40 a. m.
 Leave Campbell Hall Sunday only) 7.45 a. m. Modena 8.23, Lyod 8.41, Poughkeepsie 300: arrive Hartford 6.3O p. m.
 TRAINS GOING WEST. Leave Norfolk 6.22 a, m.; arrive Poughkeep- sic 45, leave Poughkeepsie 9.1O, Highland 919, Lyod 9.27, Modena 9.42; arrive Camp bell Hall 1915 a. m.
 Leave Hartford 12.35 pm, Poughkeepsie $40 Highland 530, Lyod 5.39, Modena 5.59; ar rive Campbell Hall GAO p. m. Leave Hartford 9 O5 p. m. Daily Express for Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Poughkeepsie .0D a. m.; stops at Lyod at 1.15 for through passengers only; arrive Campbell Hall 1.57 a. m. Leave Hartford Sunday only) 8.35 a, m.. Poughkeepsie 5.42 p. m., Highland 5.52, Lyod 6 %, Modena 6,17; arrive Campbell Hall 6.55 p. m.
 CONNECTIONS.
 At Hartford with N &NERR, Y,NH & H R R, Hartford & Valley Divisions. At Simsbury and at Pine Meadow with N Y, N H Fl R, Northampton Division. At Winsted with N H a H R R, Nauga- tuck Division. At Canaan with Housatonic R. R; at Miller ton and Mt Riga with Harlem Division O X Fl R R at Boston Corners with Harlem Division N Y 0 & H R R R. and N & M R l; | at Poughkeepsie with NY o & H R R; at Rhinecliff with N 0 & Fl R R R, Hudson | River Day Boats and by ferry to Rondout with the Ulster Delaware R R for the Cats l kills at Maybrook with Lehigh & Hudson | River By. at Campbell Hall with 70 q w Ry.. NYLE&W RR., PP& RR and Waikiki Valley R R.
 I. w. FOWLER, o. X. HAYEa. 0sn1 6lpt. 0enT Haa6h ",
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
ABSOLUTELY PURE

It is said of Horace Greeley that soon after he went to learn the printing bus mess he went to see preachers daugh- ter. The next time he attended meet ing he was considerably astonished to hear the preacher announce as his text, "My daughter is being previously tor mented with devil"
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17

An exchange says Texas has Hogg for governor, a Pig for judge, a Lamb for Senator, Durham for representa- tive and 8 Buffalo for sheriff. And tue Farmers Alliance continues to stir up the animals.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17

nIsTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court,
 D June 15. 1891. Estate of Eliza A. Ward of said district, a minor.
 Henry Gay, guardian of said minor, having presented to this court for it's acceptance, his written resignation as such guardian and having exhibited to this court for it's allowance his final account as such guardian, Ordered that the hearing on such allowance and resignation be held at the probate office l in North Canaan in said district on the 23d day of June 1891 at Il o'clock, in the forenoon, and that notice thereof be given by publish ing this order once in the Connecticut Vest ern News, a newspaper having circulation in said district.
 Certified from record, JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
Elliott Hid Behind a Woman.

COLUMBUS, O., June 13.-Blanch Wilson, the young woman over whose shoulder and from behind whom w. J. Elliott is alleged to have fired the shots at Osborn, was put on the stand in the murder trial to tell the story of her thrilling experience. She said the defendant shot over her shoulder into the crowd. Two hackmen testified that Elliott fired the first shot.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
CANAAN VALLEY,

It is terribly dry and dusty. If we failure of many crops. ..... News has been received that Joseph Leffingwell is quite i'll in Burlington, Vt., and last week his mother went there to care for him Miss Birdie Almonte of Ct Burlington, spent several days last week at A. B Bentno's. .. Miss Minnie Wolfe of Pittsfield is staying with her grandm other Mrs John F. Wadsworth ...... Miss Viola Funk is OF the sick list.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17

nIsTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, D June 13th., 1891.
 Estate of Ann Jennette Dunbar 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 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 persons indebted ate payment to
 EnAsrus s11a I. [. DUNBAR DUNBAR. Administrators. Address Ellsworth, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
Tebeau to Manage Denver.

DENVER, June 15.-The interest in the Denver Baseball club owned by MT. Van Horne has been purchased by 8 number of prominent citizens who organized for that purpose MT. Van Horne was imme diately deposed from the management and George Tebeau, the well known player, was chosen in his stead.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
Mr. crarx Get. q Divorc

BROOKLYN, June 13.-The jury in the divorce suit of Mrs. William P. Crary, daughter of ex-Mayor Howell, of this city, against her husband, decided in the plain tiff's favor The jury found that Crary had been criminally intimate with his wife's cousin, Miss Wilhelmina Tunstall.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
LeQUZ Notices.

ABSTRACT of Salisbury, ss Probate Court D June 18th, A. D. 1891.
 Estate of Henry Hubbard late of Salisbury in said District. deceased,
 The Court of Probate for the District o1 Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settle ment Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred a recovery. All persons in. debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 JANE R. HUBBARD, Executrix, Address Salisbury, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
Tho 1tata Starts for San Diego.

The Itata Starts for San Diego.
 IoUIoUE, June 15.-The Itata has started for San Diego under convoy of the Charles ton. Her departure was delayed by Ad- mirals McCaun and Brown in order to receive reply to Trumbull's application at Waahin0f0n.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
The Brfxand Chief wounde cd.

VIENNA, June 15.-The brigands who robbed 8 Turkish train and seized several rich Germans, who were afterward ran somed, have been retreating toward the Black sea. On the way they were attacked by Bulgarian gendarmes and it Is believed that the brigand chief-Anastasius-w
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17

nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, D June 18th, 1891.
 Estate of William Stone late of Sharon 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 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
 HERMoN c. Row1EY, Administrator, Postof1ce address, Sharon, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17

The widow of James K. Polk is 88 years old.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
Sam sm.n Leaves the Church.

DENVER, June N-The Colorado con- ference of the Methodist Episcopal church met here. The case of ex.Evangelfst Sam Small came up for consideration and upon his oun request he was allowed to w1eh. dHuW1rom tho church,
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
Canaan, Conn.,, Town Bonds

Notice is hereby given to holders of the Bonds of the Town of Canaan, Conn.,, that said Bonds numbered respectively 1 to 4 inclusive will be redeemed and paid when presented at the Falls Village Savings Bank in said Canaan on the first day of July, next, A. D. 1891. Said numbers of Bonds will cease to bear inter est after said date. DWIGHT BRINToN,)
 s SIDNEY w. MORRIS, selectmen. H. c. CRANDALL, Town Treasurer. Canaan, Conn.,, May 1st, 1891.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17

It cost the State of Pennsylvania $2, GOO a day to keep the militia in the coke region.
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
As We Have Before Remarked

We believe it will pay you we'll if in want of any goods in the line of Hardware, Farming Implements, or Paints and Oils, to come and see us be- fore purchasing. Our goods are new and fresh, good many of them having been purchased since the Flood, (since the flood of last winter we mean) and been purchased at low prices. and ace aciU not alzow ou1'sezces to De undersoH on any article.
 A large amount of painting is being done, or should be done, at this season of the year and the Sherwin- Williams Paints, ready mixed for use, are giving spendid satisfaction and are guaranteed to cover 300 square feet 2 coats to the gallon.
 We sell the celebrated "Atlas" brand of Dynamite for blasting logs, rocks or anything else on the earth, or under it, and which is pronounced by experts to be the best ever sold in this section.
 Of Lawn Mowers, we have a good supply at low prices. Why will you let the grass grow under your feet when you can buy good lawn mower for Five dollars?
 Of Screen Doors and Windows, we have largo assortment of all sizes. Cultivators, Corn Flows, Corn Planters, Hoes, Rakes and Forks. Phosphates, Hard Ashes, and 8 large assort- ment of Builders Hardware of all kinds.
 We are at all times ready and willing to show our goods, and are glad to have people come and see US whether they purchase or not.
 BURGET N LEWIS
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17

EaWs Respecting Newspaper, Printed for the benefit of those who think slat ordering paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearsges:-
 "If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the post-ofice to which they are di- rected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers discon- tinued.
 aSubecribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing toeoutinue their subscriptions.
 sIf subscribers order rthediscontinuance tn oftheir paper the publishers may continue to send them antil all arrears are paid
Connecticut western news., 1891-06-17
E. I. Hunt & CO GREAT HARRINGTON, MASS.
TGoeLers' Guide.

HOusatOnic Railroad
 (dAIN LINE DIvIsIoN.)
 June IA, 1891. Passenger trains leave Canaan, GOING NORTH $40 8. m. for Pittsheld, North Adams also Albany, via State Line. 12.90 p. m for Pittsfeld, connecting via. State Line for Albany. via Hawleyville Junction, Bethel and South Norwalk. 7.l7 p. m. for Pittsfeld, connecting via. State Line for Albany. 1915 a. m., Sunday Mail for Pittsfleld.
 LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. $40 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York, 22S p. m., for Bridgeport, with through car. 255 p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 5.04 D. m., Limited Express for New York via South Norwalk, Bethel and Hawleyville Junction. $50 p. m., for Bridgeport and New York. Sunday Milk, 3.25 p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York. Connections are made at Brookfleld Junc- tion with trains to and from Danbury. WILLIAM H. STEVENSON,
 Vice-Pres't and Genl Manager.
 A. W. PERRIN,
 Gen. Pass. Agt.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1891-03-06
HOW ABOUT THE INsANE2

The number of insane persons
who have been sent from this
county within the last two years
to the insane asylums have caused
US to come to a halt, and to begin
to think what we are going to dc
with all of them. The State has
spent a large amount already in
asylums for them, but it is well
known that they aye always crowd
ed to their utmost capacity, and
in nearly every instance when a
man or woman has been adiudged
a lunatic he or she, under existing
circumstances, has to be confined
in the county Jail with thieves,
ruflians and cut. throats, who are
serving out their time for misde.
meanors or in waiting for trial for
felonies. Cannot the enlighten-
ment of the 18th century see no
remedy for these unfortunates
They are not criminals in the main,
and if they were, are not response
bic ones, and therefore should not
be treated as such. But, on the
contrary, should be treated with
the utmost kindness and consider
alton.
In the early days of this State
men were imprisoned for debt, but
IN that day there was in all jails
what is known as debtors rooms,
and the criminals and this class OF
prisoners had no communication
with each other. Now, could not
each county make some such pro-
vision FOR the insane as was given
to debtorsg We think that our
county could and would if the
thing was only presented in the
right light.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1891-03-06
THE DIRECT TAX BILL.

The passage OF The direct tax re.
funding bill by the present Con
gress brings up an almost forgot
len measure OF which perhaps
many Of our readers are totally ig-
norant.
We print The explanation of the
bill therefore as we find ii state d
in the New York Ereniag Post as
follows:
ain the year 1861, in order 10
raise additional money for the
prosecution Of The war, Congress
passed an act levying direct taxes
TO The amount OF twenty million
dollars on The eople OF the
United States, moi on The States.
but on the inhabitants. The bill
provided all the machinery for col.
leclirg this lax, but it provided
also that the States might as
sumo and pay the sums assessed
against their Inhabitants if they
elected 10 do so, and might deduct
10 per cent. as cost of collection.
In case The States should assume
the debt end thereafter fail to pay
any portion of IT, tie collecting
machinery provided in the acl
should go into operation at once
under officers of The National
Treasury. Any State which had
claims against The General Gov
ernment for arming, equipping,
and subsisiing troops could offset
them agans, The lax. or the 500
100000 so levied he sum of $l7.-
356,6S5 was collected. The bal
lance uncollecIed, S2,640,3l4. was
due from The inhabitants Of The in
States in varying
A similar bill was passed in 1889,
but vetoed by President Cleve-
land as unconstitutional. This
State will receive under this bill
s113,324.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1891-03-06
commissioners Sale
No. 1897 VS.. }Bll b, partitioO
j. l.. GRANT. at al '""''VH'

II. BUDDIG,
No. !, 4, asel aa.2r. as; :. al. |Sn '' Partition.
by virtue Of the authority yested in -,
ny decree of the Chancery Court ,S no
Jackson county, Mississ ppi, rendereJ ." -,
me iofh day of February, ls9I in tba a
above stated cause, will. on :" '''
Monday, the 3Oh day fMarch. 1891
at The front door of the Court-bouso in ,ho
town of Scranton, said county, within ths
hours prescribed by law for sbertfy saiss
at pnblic.auction sell to the highest iii
der tor cash, the following ,lescrIbed lands
IN jackson county. State of Misssspnr
to-wlt: That certain tract or Marcel of
land IN Krebsville at East Pascaronia, in
Jackson county, and embraced within IN,
toliowlng boundaries, lo-wit: Commenc.
ing at the western limits of the bunch of
oaks situated on the beach, west of rh.
late residence of John Grant, deceased
known as the ship-yard theme winning
IN a noriheastelly d rection so as ttl,trike
the eastern side of the edge of the marsh
of Lake fazoo, thence following the
meanders of said Lake to the mouth of the
small Bayon south of the present resi-.
denec of w. +. Grant, thence running on
line parallel with Spring street to tbs
line dividing Lot No. 3 from Lot No. 4,
according to plat of division made by
}. +. Sarrazin and recorded in the Office
OF the Record of Deeds of said county:
thence following said line to the beach of
Pascagonla Bay, thence following tho
meanderings OF said beach to the place of
beginning tthere being reserved there
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