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Connecticut western news., 1892-10-27
LAX EvILLE.

Last Saturday evening another Re- publican rally took place at Academy hall. The speakers were our townsmen. Hubert Williams and T. l.. Norton. The Harrison and Reid club paraded the streets before the meeting. Many of the residences of the village were beautifully illl minated and attracted 8 large crowd of spectators.
 Last Thursday evening the Harrison and Reid club marched to Salisbury, most of the members being mounted on horses.
 MT and Mrs Dr Geo H. Knight and Gen Wm B. Rudd went to Chicago last week to be present at the Columbian exposition opening exercises.
 There will be Republican meeting at Academy hall Thursday.
 Many of our people went to Millerton on Columbus Day to witness the parade. They report grand turnout.
 The Lakeville cornet band went to Ore Hill on Columbus Day.
 Bissell & Bartram have 8 new sign over their store door, lettered with gold leaf; also Harnessmaker Miller displays new sign which is unique in construc- tion and attracts the attention of passers by.
 Columbus Day was celebrated here in patriotic spirit. The stores were all closed. At half past nine o'clock the Orrin H. Knight Post G. A. R. led by Adjutant Peter Turner and the Wom- ans Relief Corps G A. R. and followed by Council No "A O. U. A. M., with their beautiful flags flying in the breeze of the beautiful October morning, and preceded by our drum corps, marched from Academy hall to the district school to escort the scholars to the front of Academy hall where the flag raising, and the recitations and singing by the children was listened to by 8 pleased audience. Adiutant Peter Turner raised the flag, and the children saluted it on the green where a large pole was erected. The front of the Hall was beautifully trimmed with flags and bunting.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-27
SALISBUR Y.

The three schools of our village joined in their exercises for Columbus Day, which were held at the town hall last Friday morning, beginning at 9 o'clock. The hall was very prettily decorated with red, white and blue, also autumn leaves and cut flowers. The we'll arranged programme consisted of readings, recitations, essays, tableaux, and instrumental and vocal music. Rev J. H. George delivered very instruct i've address. All who participated did so in such manner as to do credit to the instructors and pupils. Nearly ev- cry seat was occupied, and She audience expressed their appreciation of the en- tertainment by listening attentiyely for nearly two hours. Miss Mary Bower presided at the piano in most accepta- ble manner. An original poem was given by one of the pupils.
 Rev Elisha Whittlesey, of Canaan, oc- cupied the pulpit at St Johns church last Sunday morning and evening.
 The many friends of James Winters will be pleased to know that he has se- cured scholarship at the Hotchkiss school.
 Miss B. Barnard, of Hartford, has been spending few days with Mrs D. T. Warner.
 Mrs W. Ford, of Cleveland, O., is visiting in town.
 Rev J. O Goddard will exchange pull pits with Rev J. Pierpont, of West Cornwall, next Sunday.
 Chas Horridge and family have re- moved to Bridgeport.
 Mrs Mckay is visiting her sister, Miss M M. Johnston.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-27
EAST CANAAN.

The east bound trains in the morning are very convenient for people going east, but no western trains until after 12, m.
 It is reported that Station Agent Hoyt is to have helper to assist him in the increased business of the P. R.
 Our genial merchant, Geo Stunning, is visiting Chicago, now the most impor- tant city in the west, and attending the opening of the Worlds fair.
 Our, pastor, Rev Fl. Utterwick, ex- pressed himself most emphatically Sun. day evening, against the use of the church building for sociables and like gatherings.
 Mrs M. E. Webster is to move her household goods to Torrington thls week and go to that place to reside when her school in Canaan Valley closes.
 Mrs Bennett, we'll known here as a woman of unsound mind, was taken to Bristol, Friday, to be cared for by her son.
 The NEWS spoke of the Philadelphia & Reading people 'prayerfully consid- ering" some matters It might be to the advantage of all if they would also include in their prayerful consideration the constant desecration of the Sabbath by running so many trains that day.
 The marriage of George M. Whiting, of West Torrington, to Belle A. Null. of East Canaan, will take place at the residence of MT and Mrs F. D. Gaylord, November 1st.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-27
Expensire Fox Hunting.

Lord Marlborough, the owner of the North Lincolnshire pack of foxhounds, in furnishing some statistics relative to fox hunting, states that there are 330 packs of hounds in England, Scotland and Ireland. Assuming the cost of foxhounds to be e650 for one day per week for the year, staghounds to cost e550 and har- riers e20O, keeping up hounds in the United Kingdom causes the expenditure of e414,85O, and estimating 100 men hunting with each pack, each man hay ing three horses, that means that 99, 900 horses are engaged.
 Putting the cost of each horse at fif- teen shillings per week, this comes to considerably over 6, 100000. So, main. tains the noble lord, the cost of keeping hounds and maintaining the hunt in the United Kingdom comes altogether to e4, ,5O0 900, independent of the expenses of carriage horses, cover hacks, travel ino sxpsusss, eto.-Pap Mall 0aastts.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-27
WILLIAM ". BIERCE NOMINAT TED.

The Rep ublican Senatorial Conven- ton of the 18th District assembled at New Milford on Tuesday the 25th inst and the convention was called to order by George Anthony of New Milford. l.. J. Nickerson, of West Cornwall, was chosen temporary chairman, and was af- terward elected permanent chairman. Secretaries, and committees on creden- tials and resolutions, were chosen and the routine business of the convention was transacted.
 William W. Bierce, of Cornwall, was unanimously nominated for Senator.
 The committee on resolutions report ed the following resolutions which were unanimously adopted:
 Resolved: That the Republicans of the 18th Senatorial District, in conven- tion assembled, heartily endorse the principles of the glorious Republican party, as set forth in the National and State platforms. We believe that the interests of the people demand that the principles of protection as set forth in these platforms should be sustained. We believe that the farmers of this State, and particularly of the 18th Sen- atorial District, will, regardless of po- ltical lines or affiliation, cast their votes for men who will sustain the present law imposing tax on imported tobacco, and we believe that that law has greatly benefited the tobacco growers, doub- liug the price to the farmers engaged in the industry. We believe that the action of the Democratic Senate of Con- Decticut, in refusing to act upon the | nominations of Judges of the Courts, and in refusing to make the appropria- tions necessary to conduct the depart ments of State government. was unwar- anted, without precedent, and deserves the censure of the voters of this District
 Resolved: That in presenting to the voters of the 18th Senatorial District, the name of William W Bierce, of Corn wall, as candidate for Senator, we pre- sent the name of man of sterling in- tegrity, thorough and sound believer in the principle of protection to Ameri- can industries and American labor, and we commend him to the suffrages of our fellow citizens.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-27
Leodl Notices.
TO ADMIT ELECTORS.

The Selectmen and the Town Clerk of the town Of North Canaan will hold session to examine the qualifications of electors and admit to the Electors oath those who shall be found qualified, at the Town Clerks office, in said town on Wednesday, October 26, 1892 from o'clock in the forenoon until o'clock in the afternoon. And unless all entered on the first list as "to be made" whose rights shall appear to have matured, shall have been admitted or rejected by the Selectmen and Town Clerk of said town before Monday of the week following said Wednesday, they will hold a session on said Monday October 31th) for said purpose from 9 o'clock in the forenoon until 8 o'clock in the afternoon, and not at any time aft.r the hour of 8 o'clock in the afternoon on saidMonday, except that if 1t appears that the rights of any person on the drst list under the title "to be made," will mature after said Monday and on or before the day Of said Electors meeting they will meet on the day before said Electors meet ing November 7th) from o'clock In the fore noon until o'clock in the afternoon, and not afterwards, for the purpose of admitting such persons, and for no other purpose.
 Dated North Canaan, October II, 1892.
 HENRY G. WIILIAMs)
 JAMES l.. BRAGG 5electmen,
 DANIEL KEKFE
 WILLIAM H. OAMP, Town Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-27
Why the North Sea Is Green.

The green color of ocean water in high northern attitudes depends upon the number of medus@ and other minute animal forms which inhabit it. The deep green northern seas literally swarm with these miniature creatures, in some places as many as 128 of them having been found in single cubic inch of water. In this proportion cubic foot would contain 221 ,184; a cubic fathom, AZ, ITS, TIA, and cubic mile, 47,776, ,000,- 100000. From soundings made in the vicinity where these creatures are found in such immense numbers it is probable that the water will average mile in depth.
 Whether these forms occupy the whole depth or not is uncertain. But whether they do or not gives us stupendous idea of the immensity of creation, for, if the number of these little living things in the space of one single mile be so great, what an infinite number must be required to give color to the hundreds of thousands of cubic miles contained in the oceans of the globet-Philadelphis PxsDs,
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-27
A Pretty Good Definition.

A pupil in public school having an- Bwered the question, What is cynic?' by saying "A cynic is philosopher who leads dogs life," writer in the Bos- ton Journal remarks, Evidently the pupil had confused the words 'cynic' and canine and attempted to bring in something of both" Evidently nothing of the kind. "Cynic" is derived directly from the Greek "kuon" and "kunikos," meaning "dog" and "doglike;" and, in fact, "canine' is derived from Latin word of the same meaning. Undoubt- edly the teacher had explained the ori- gin of "cynic," and thus the association of dog with the specific meaning of the word got lodgment in the child's mind. Anyhow, as The Journal suggests, the definition In not bad ous.-Nsw York Tsibuns.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-27
FALLS VILLAGE.

Clarence Turner, of Colorado Springs. Col, and George VanHorn, of Valparai- so, Ind |, are in town on visit. Mir VnnHorn Is brother of Mrs B M. Fur ner.
 The drum and fife corps, with com- pany of cavalry, went over to Lime Rock Thursday evening to serenade Senator s. P. Ensign; and afterwards proceeded to the residences of the prom inent citizens of the place and woke the town with the strains of martial music. The residents appeared on the piazzss with words of good will and thanks for the musical rendition. Refreshments were provided at the Rocky Dell House, and after lunch and after playing one or two more pieces the horsemen and corps started homeward.
 The Amesville schools went through with the official program on Columbus Day and new flag was flung to the breeze amid the cheers and chorus of the united schools and the music of the drum and fife corps
 The David M. Hunt school celebra- ted Columbus Day with program which required two and one half hours to carry out. Remarks were made by Rev l.. A. Robbins who also read the proclamations of the President and Gov ernor; and Rev c. w. Hanna delivered an address on the Chicago exposition. The remarks of both clergyman were full of patriotism and thrilled the hearts of their hearers Miss Louise Brinton played medley of patriotic airs on the cornet with piano accompaniment by Mrs c. H. Guiou which won many words of approval. The program was interspersed with music, recitations and orations. The school mum bers 54 pupils, and more are coming later in the sea- son.
 J. J. Hornbeck returned Friday from trotting circuit, having started out last June and he has taken part in IT races winning second or smaller money in every race he entered.
 The funeral of Mrs Fred Wooster, who dled of consumption, was held at her late residence on Sugar Hill last Friday. Rev L. A. Robbins officiated. Burial at Lime Rock.
 Wm R Hubbell and bride returned from their wedding tour Tuesday even- Ing Oct 18th and on their arrival at the station were met by the band and es- eorted to their home. The wedding gifts are handsome and valuable and must be seen to be appreciated.
 Charles Hanchett has gained quite a reputation in the raising of registered canines, and made sale last week to H. A. Francis, of Pittsfeld, of standard bred pointer named "Dick O." for which he says he drew check for one hundred and fifty dollars
 The. drama David Copperfield, '" which will be played Friday night for the benefit of Wolfe's cornet band, was dramatized by Mrs c. H. Guiou. Eighteen people take part in the play.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-27
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Andrew Jackson Baldwin, who had been In poor health for over year, died suddenly Friday morning of heart of the late Jonathan Baldwin and was descended from Ebenezer Baldwin who settled in Egremont previous to l750. MT Baldwin for the most of his life had been farmer His wife, who survives him, is Eliza. a daughter of the late William Fenn who was a grandson of Theophulus Fenn of Canaan, Ct. The funeral of Mir Baldwin took place Sun day afternoon, Rev MT Renberg of the ERremont Baptist church officiating.
 Thomas Murray, who has been town charge for several years, died October 18th, aged 90 years.
 The Republicans of this town at their convention last week Wednesday nomi- mated Lawyer A. O. Collins as candi- date for representative to the legislature from the 9th Berkshire District The Democrats the same day nominated John Easland, who so ably represented the District at the last session. As the District, which comprises the towns of Great Harrington, Egremont, Afford and West Stock bridge, is pretty evenly dl- vided between the two great parties it is difficult to determine which of the can didates will be elected.
 Columbus Day was we'll observed by the public and select schools of the town. Flags were raised over school buildings, with recitations and declamations re- garding Columbus and his discoveries
 A new drum corps Is being organized e kol l@ok.
 George Kastner and Fannie Whalen were united in marriage last week We'd nesday afternoon, Rev B s. Fitzgerald officiating.
 The commissioners of the fire district have finished the work of laying four inch iron pipe from the Green River bridge near Kellogg's mill to Col Browns farm house in the south part of the village. A steam pump by the Green river is supplying the district with 400, GOO gallons of water every 24 hours. The present pipe is above ground but as soon as possible this will be sup planted by six inch pipe under ground. The total cost will be about $3,50O.
 The fine portico in front of the old Berkshire House was taken down Mon day and the building is fast being made into business block.
 Landlord Ticknor opens the new Berkshire Inn this week.
 The following two items are 'lifted" from the Berkshire Courier of Oct 90: M. J. Kelly, who, since it was started, has been foreman in the Berkshire News office, has resigned the position and &C., cepted one with the Pittsfeld Eagle, having charge of the central and south ern parts of the county, which is good thing for both the Eagle and MT Kelly.
 George B. Hinman, formerly of this town, and now of Willimantic, Ct has resigned his position as city editor of the Willimantic Herald, and taken the responsible one of editor of the Willi- mantle Journal, one of the oldest and best established papers in Windham county.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-27
The Story of a Dream.

There was a group of business men. who had met at their club and were dis cussing some of the serious and meta physical questions of the day. One of them was a middle aged man with 8 thoughtful vissge and iron gray hair. He heard the others speculating ou transcendental theories with close atten- tion, and finally remarked:
 'I had 8 strange dream last night-a very strange dream. If you promise not to laugh at me will relate it. AS a general thing do not believe in dreams, but this was very convincing-very."
 "Let us hear it." said his friends unanimously; dreams often mean more than we can understand"
 The dreamer stroked his chin thought fully, and finally began in the manner of a man who does not expect to be be- lieved.
 "It was impressed on me very strongly" he said, ''at the time, for had been annoyed that very day by hay ing mislaid some tickets, and suppose carried the annoyance with me in my sleep, for 1 dreamed that l was looking for them and found them in a certain place in my desk, where I was in the habit of keeping such things safely laid away in an envelope. It was so real to me that could hardly believe it a dream. Now comes the strange part. As soon as 1 was fully awake 1 went to my desk, and there was the envelope"-
 He paused moment, and some one breathlessly suggested:
 "And you found the ticketsf"
 "No; there wasn't blamed thing in it."-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-27
sOUTHE EKN NEW MARLBORO.

B. D. Norton while returning home late one evening while near his home ran over rock and was turned com pletely over, horse and all. Fortunate ly help was near at hand and he was re- leased, considerably bruised but is able to be around.
 Mrs B. D. Norton, who has been staying with Wm Ellis for the past few weeks, has gone to stay with her step- son, Grove Norton, of Matteawan, N. Y. She has been an invalid for several months. She is greatly missed. She has been very efficient in the church and Sunday school. She was president of the W. 0. T. U. and foremost In every good cause and work. She is entitled to the sympathy and respect of all.
 The flag raising and exhibition on the 21st at the school house in the Huxley district was an entire success. A beau tiful flag, on pole 30 feet high, is way ing to the breeze. The exhibition and picnic were enjoyed by all in the crowd, ed house.
 We have gained quite a notoriety about here for the number of Common wealth cases in the District Court What will be the result of the last week E assault and battery case is yet to be de- termined.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-27
MRS. HARRISON DEAD
THE PRESIDENTS WIFE EXPIRES IN
 THE WHITE HOUSE.

She Passed Away Peacefully Surrounded
 by Most of Her FamiIy-The Presidents
 Anguish at the Loss of His Devoted
 Companion-The Scene at the Deathbed.
 WASHINGTON. Oct. 25.-Mrs Harrison is dead. The wife of the president sank calmly to sleep in eternity at twenty min utes to 9 this morning.
 Although she had been unable to speak or even to swallow for some hours, she be- trayed almost to the end some signs of understanding the sympathetic attempts made to relieve her last moments by partly opening her parched lips to receive the stimulating fluid applied to them from time to time.
 Gradually her heart beats grew feebler until almost imperceptible and then ceased forever.
 At midnight Mrs Harrison was slowly sinking, the change in the previous hour and half having been greater than at any time. Her respiration had fallen to twelve a minute, and the awakenings from the lethargic sleep were at greater intervals and for briefer periods
 The president had then been with her an unbroken stretch of seven and a half hours The end was rapidly approaching, and all the family were in the corridor adjoining the patients chamber.
 At o'clock the members of the family
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-27
KENT.

Miss Flora Mallory went to New York and return via the Harlem R. R on Monday of this week.
 MT and Mrs J. F. Gibbs visited friends in Falls Village few days.
 William and Catherine Bielby are spending short time in Middletown; 1; Conn.
 F. B. Egleston, of Falls Village, was in town Monday
 Sherman Barton is working as brake man on one of the local freight trains.
 Miss B. M. Prayer, who has taken charge of the telegraph office at this sta tion during the two weeks absence of the operator, returned to Hillsdale, N Y. Saturday last.
 Forty persons boarded the excursion train here on Friday to see how Colum- bus discovered Bridgeport.
 Mir Jerome Judd conducted service at St. Andrews church Sunday morning and evening.
 St. Andrews choir attend and assist at the choir festival held at New Mil ford, Thursday 27th.
 A man named Harry Dell was struck and instantly killed by the Wilson Point train near Kent Furnace, Tuesday evening 18th. He had been working for D. A. Hall during the summer. and had no relatives in this town. An in- quest was held. The remains were talk en in charge by the selectmen and bur- jed in the upper cemetery. Rev B. M. Wright oficiated at the grave. The man was about 30 years of age.
 The very excellent temperance Nlec- ture by Rev B. M. Wright from his pull. pit last Sunday evening is worthy oi special mention. He spoke in strong terms on the cider question, but the loads of apples and barrels that are seen moving toward Macedonia every day, prove that many others are on the strong cide-r-the question too.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-27
LIME ROCK.

Milo Richardson, Jr., is attending the Hotchkiss school.
 A large Democratic flag was flung to the breeze here last week.
 A social club has been formed among the village people, with meetings at the Casino every Friday evening. The off, cers are: P. s. Burrall, Prest; Mrs M B. Richardson, vice prest; W. W. Norton, sect'y and treas.
 The How'd drum corps serenaded the villagers last Thursday evening. They d1d themselves credit
 Harry Dodge, who is clerking in a store at Sheffield, spent Sunday at home.
 Miss Katherine Hurlburt, of Bridge port, is visiting friends in town.
 House cleaning is in order.
 The public places are filled with cam. paign posters of all kinds
 The children of the District school are raising money for school flag.
 A wedding on the "a. T." was an event of the past week.