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Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
GREAT HARRINGTON.

GeorgeC. Crosby, we'll known for sever al years as the East Mountain hermit, was taken in custody as an insane per son last Thursday afternoon while pur- chasing some groceries at the store of E, E Barnes in this village. Three officers and almost dozen men were necessary in order to surround him and put han dcutfs on his wrists. He was lodged in the lookup that night, as he refused to accept of better place. Fri day morning he was examined by the lawful number of doctors and the court decided to send him to the North ampton asylum, where he was taken by officers Curtis, Pilon and Lsngdon. The hermit was disappointed in love affair many years ago. 1u June 1851 he eama iron. South Lee, where his father resided, to this village and from that year to the present has been engaged in making or repairing fire arms and was known as the gunsmith. In his youth and early manhood he dressed we'll and was a member of, and regular attend ant at, the Congregational church. Of late years he has neglected his personal appearance, and was at variance with society and never entered public ss- sembly. His food was chiefly crackers, rice and coffee and when i'll he refused the attention of physician.
 This town, in conformity to state law which allows only one licensed sa- loon to each 1000 inhabitants. is to have four saloons where intoxicating drinks are to be sold the coming year, begin ming May l. In addition to five drug gists the selectmen have granted licen- ses to James Crottv, Timothy Kennedy, James Bascomb and Thomas < Pruyn.
 Last week Wednesday at p, m. the marriage of Sidney A. Fuller and Miss Arabella H Wood took place at the home of the brides father, Richard Wood. in this village; Rev F. R. Mar win officiating.
 It is expected that class of 16 will be graduated from the High school in June. Of this number If are girls.
 William Stanley, ST., with his family arrived in town Friday and will spend the summer at their old place on Main street.
 Mrs Juliette NJ Southworth. widow of Constant Southworth, died at her home on Main street, Sunday, aged S4 years and seven months. Her maiden name was Yale, formerly of Salisbury, Ct. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
DEFINING IS DOOMED.
THE MURDERER CONVICTED AT HIS
 TRIAL IN MELBOURNE.

He Must Hang for One of His Numerous
 Grimes, the Brutal Killing of Miss Math-
 er-Deeming's Attorney Declares That
 His Client Must Be Insane.
 MELBOURNE, May S.-F. B. Deeming was found guilty of murdering his last wife, formerly Miss Mather, of Rainhill, and sen fenced to death. Mir. Forlonge, counsel for Deeming, summed up for the defense at considerable length. He made insanity the basis of his plea. Nature in her healthy moods, he declared, could not have made such monster. This man Asd & monomania for murder, which was not'to be explained by ordinary tests. Counsel wound up with keen analysis of the testimony. which he declared showed at every step Deemings irresponsibihty.
 Deeming turned white and trembled as the judge turned toward him and passed upon him the sentence of death. The judge said that i'll all his experience with crim- inals he had never before seen such a con summate wretch as the prisoner.
 As the judge pronounced the words ito be hanged by the neck until you are dead, Deeming gasped and tottered, but recoy- cred himself. He then sank back in his seat, The audience in the court room ap- plauded the verdict and sentence. Deem ing was then taken back to prison. The execution will take place probably in the first week ill June.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
FALLS VILLAGE.

". c. Miner was given birthday party Friday night, a number of friends l being present. A we'll written account of the affair, by friend who was pres ent, Is found in another column. John l.. Landon of this place, who has been for year or two clerking in dry goods store iu New Haven. has formed a copartnership with c. E. Carll, of Amesbury, Mass. at which place they have opened shoe store under the firm name of Carll < Landon.
 Hall X Hornbeck have large assort- les and prices and they fill the en- 1 tire space in the upper story of the feed and grain buildings.
 Mrs J. A. Belcher and son, Allie, of Sheffield, were guests of relatives in town a couple of days last week.
 c. ". Hall sold & valuable Hamble- tonian roan mare to Charles s Adam, of East Canaan, last week and Wilkes Spirit black standard bred mare to F. A. Peet of Canaan, for one thousand dollars. She Is sister to Easter Wilkes and half sister to Chester, both having a record better than ? 30 Chester Is said to have sold for ten thousand dollars.
 The glass blowers have come and gone, taking considerable poodle after weeks blosciag. The hall was filled every night and the band realize S60 0O as share. The prize offered for the handsomest baby was an ocean scene in which four ships, row boat and light house, all made of glass, the waves be- ing represented by diamond dust, all enclosed in large globe and was & per feet gem of beauty. AS the manner in which the prize was awarded savers too much of the lottery plan We drop the subject without further comment. Mrs Eli Sherman has gone to Waver- ly, N. '. to spend the spring and sum- mer months.
 A meeting in which special efforts to get the older members together was made was held at the Methodist church Sunday and number in the seventies occupied the pews.
 Rev H. B. Mead, of Brookfield, was in town Tuesday.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
MILL RIVER

Dea Edward Rhoades died last Thurs day after short illness of pneumonia at the age of Fl years. He was thor ough and competent farmer, living south of this village. He was liked by all who knew him, and was a faithful officer of the Cong1 church here. His genial face will be greatly missed in this community. He leaves two sons and daughter who live at home, the oldest son being married. Funeral ser vices were held at the church Sunday morning. Rev s. R. Butler officiating Interment in Southfield.
 Mrs Mary Lee, widow of Thos. Lee, died at her home of bronchialpneumoni Thursday the 18th ult. Only three days previous her husband was thrown from a wagon and instantly killed. The for mer funeral took place on Saturday and the latter on Wednesday of last week at the R. 0. church. Interment here.
 Miss Maria Murray. of this town, and Patrick Finn. of Dalton, were united in marriage by Rev Father Fitzgerald on Thursday last. and on Saturday Lorrin s. Gaylord of East Canaan and Delania T. Oaks by Rev s. R. Butler.
 E. W. Robertson of Mt Hermon vis- ited last week in this place.
 Miss Johnson of Bridgeport Ct. is the guest of Miss Mary Sheldon.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
MILBANk FIGHTS A DUEL

nBRUssELs, April 29.-There has been an other duel as a sequel of the Fox-Borrowe meeting between Mir. Harry Vane Milbank and Frenchman whose name has not yet been divulged. The cause of the affair was a remark made by the Frenchman regard ing the character of the x-Borrowe meet ing. The Frenchman was wounded in the hip. The wound is of a very dangerous character.
 The weapons used were the regulation dueling pistols and the duel was fought at & distance of twelve paces.
 The wounded man was taken aboard a steam yacht lying of Ostend, and is being carefully attended by friends who were awaiting the result of the meeting. Since then nothing has been learned as to his con dition. MT. Milbank escaped without in- jury. His seconds were Messrs Lestraige and Fournier.
 A Paris dispatch says hat the report that the Duke de Morny had been wounded in a duel with Harry Vane Milbank, near Ostend, is incorrect. The duke is in Paris, the dispatch says, and claims that he has had no quarrel with Milbank and that he has no intention of fighting duel with him.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Miss Bertha Hoskins, of Hartford, is the guest of Miss Grace D. Robinson.
 The Democrats of Cornwall have se- Iected George H. Beers, Arthur B Reed. Joseph Mallinson and James A. Coch- rane, as delegates to the State conven- ton to be held at New Haven May 10 to nominate delegates to the convention of the Democrats held at Chicago, ILL, June 21st.
 The Republicans have selected as del egates to their convention Wm. w. Bierce, Leonard J. Nickerson, Charles Gold and Whiting J. Wilcox.
 The month of April did not shower us, but the shower on Monday bright ened up the grass. The farmers have their oats sown and many have planted potatoes. Garden making goes slow.
 V. O. Beers. and son, Ralph, returned from Vermont with car load of year lings last week. They report plenty of snow in the "Green Mountain State. '' Mir Beers Is putting on an addition to his tobacco ware house here and can place in more sorters for another season.
 The whist party held at the residence of Edward D Bierce. Friday evening, was we'll attended The man who won the booby prize informed us Confident ially) he intended to go in the shoema- king business. He got what the shoe maker threw at his wife, only this one VII nicely dscosAted.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
VEST CORNW ALL.

Miss Flora Wedge, of Cornwall Bridge, was dressmaking at David l.. Smiths last week.
 Earl Stevens. of Brookfield, was call ing on friends Monday.
 Luman c. Wickwire is improving rapidly from his recent illness, we are happy to state.
 Mir and Mrs George Mccoy are happy over the arrival of bouncing boy last Wednesday evening.
 Herr. Ulrich von Puttkamer. son-in- law of Mir Gold, is very seriously ill at this writing, at his home in Washing ton, D. c.
 Charles Snyder passed away on Sun- day evening after many weeks of suffer ing from consumption. His funeral was attended on Wednesday morning, and burial at Milton.
 Mrs O. M. Hall is in the city again. replenishing the millinery stock as we'll as we'll as studying the latest styles in trimming, etc. for the ssRmsr trade
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05

NEW YORK, May 2--COTTON-Spot lots dull; middling uplands, 714c. Futures steady May, 7.05c; June, T.14c.
 FLOUR-Dull and weak; city mill ex traA S4.IoG4.S5 for West Indies; Minnesota extra g. 6oQ15; fine, S2d2.75; superfne, g 2503.
 WHEAT-Opcned strong at 1sc. advance but subsequently, weakened and lost ssc; re ceipts, 29, 50O bushels; shipments, 2O4, ,956 bush els No. red winter 99c.; do, May, 9oIsc do., June, 901ac.; do., July, 9oS4c.; do, August @1sc
 CORN-Opened steady and ssc. higher lost the advance later and at noon was dull: re ceipts, ll4.u2I bushels; shipmen s, 69.944 bush els; No. mixed, 5le. cash; May, is1sc.; June &5s4c.; July, 46c.
 oATS-Dul; receipts, 1SS,475 bushels; ship ments, 250 bushels; No. mixed, 34c. cash May, 33ssc.; August, 3}94c.
 RYE-Dull at S0IsGbs3lsc for whole range. MoLASSES-Quiet; New Orleans, 3o136c. SUGAR-Refnedq quiet; cut loaf and crushed 51sc.; powdered, 49st454c.; granulated, 5-l6a 49-l6c.; mold A, 9-l6G4 ll-l6c.
 CoFFEE-Spot lots dull; fair Rio cargoes l53c.
 PoRK-Quiet, but steady; new mess, slo5t oil for new.
 LARD-Quiet; June s6,4i; July, s8.53
 BUTTER-Dull, with prices steady; western extras, 211a122c.
 CHEESE-Firm and moderately active and steady; new cheese, state factory, full cream. cry, fine, 1034c.
 EGGS-Moderately active and firm; state fresh l51sc.; western. do, l5lsc.
 TURPENTINE-Stead at 341c34j4c
 ROSIN-Dull: strained to good. xL&50,l.50
 TALLOw-Quiet; prime city, &3&c.
 FREfGKTS-Qwst bat sssadyi
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05

Elsewhere in this paper will be found an outline of the proposed Memorial Day celebration at Cornwall Hollow. This is no new project. It is one which has been contemplated for several years, and it has only been held in abeyance on account of the inability of General Sedgwick's staff to be present, but this year the staff officers give assurances that they can and will be present It is hoped that neighboring towns will &C., cept of the invitation to be present and unite with Cornwall in acknowledging the services of the defenders of our flag and in paying fitting tribute to the memory of the patriots who sacrificed their lives for the preservation of the Union. The grave of General John Sedgwick l.'Uncle John" as he was af- fectionataly called by his comrades) is hallowed ground, and around it on Me- morial Day the citizens of Litchfeld county should gather to learn anew the great lessons of the war and to re- new their pledges to maintain the in- stitutions for which the Boys in Blue'' laid down their lives. General Hyde, of Maine; General Whittier, of Boston ;and several other members of General Sedg- wick's staff will undoub btedly be present. The full program will be given when the arrangements are completed.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
CHAPINvIELE.

Mir and Mrs J.J. Morehouse returned from New York this week to their sum- mer home here.
 John McElroy commenced last week to attend school in Canaan.
 William Soules was arrested short time ago for selling cider, but the law yers who have the case in hand cannot find any one to swear they have eve; bought cider of him so they will proba- ply drop the suit.
 Mrs J. P. McNiel is quite sick with pneumouia.
 Earnest Woodin is sick with measles
 There are several sick with very hard colds.
 l.. P. Ashman purchased yoke oi very fine oxen last week
 Ed Hubbard has resigned his position at the furnace and will move away as soon as his mother is able to go. She has been sick long time and is just getting so she eau sit up.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
EAST CANAAN.

WheIe is our ''early" spring?.
 Henry Abbott still lives but in very low condition. . John Churchill, of Bristol, visited friends here last week . .. Joseph Holcomb moved his family and household goods to Lakeville, on Monday Our schools have been much interrupted by the measles. \ number of the pupils have had the dis ease, and so has the teacher of the lower department. Now the teacher of the higher school is enioyiug the same disease. .. It was as much a surprise to Station Agent Hubbard as it was to the community. when his accounts were audited and he sent adrift and Hoyt placed in the position. The course pursued was hardly just. 0. B. S.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
Poughkeepsie Bridge Route.

Commencing Sunday, April 10, 1892
 GOING EAST. Leave Canaan $40 n. m., arrive Hartford li.50 a. m-
 Leave Canaan I215, arrive Hartford 2.45 p m. Leave Canaan 4.sl, arrive Hartford GAS p. m. Arrive Caanan I'll p m. from PouRhkeepsie and New York, arrive West Winsted ?. m. Leave Canaan 2s5 n. m. lDaily Expressl for Boston, arrive Hartford s5, Boston 8 20 Leave Canaan Sundays only) 3.55 p. m. arrive Hartford 6.23 P. m.
 GOING WEST. Leave West winsted TBS u. m., Canaan s.2s for New York and Poughkeepsle. Leave Canaan 10 25 n. m, for hhinechn. Leave Canaan SIS, arrive poughkeepeie $40, Campbell Hall 6.5o r. m. Leave Canaan 42, arrive Millerton CHS p.m. Leave Hartford 2 O5 p.m., tDAily Expressl Tor Philadelphia, Baltim re and Washington Canaan HIS p. m., arrive Campbell Hall Leave Hartford s.sO a. m. Sundays oniyl Ca- naan s.25 r. m., arrive Campbell Hall 6.SS P. m.
 CONNECTIONS.
 At Hartford with YSNERR R, NY, N H SHRR, Hartford X Valley Divisions. At Simsbury and at Pine Meadow with Y. N H X Ii R, Northampton Division. At winsted with N ' N H X H R K, Nauga- AT Canaan with Housatonio R. R; at Miller ton and Mt Riga with Harlem Division N Y X HRRR R; ut Boston Corners with Harlem Division N Y Q X H K k k. and N Y X M k R at poughkeepsie with NY c X H k R; at RhinecliH with N Y c < H k K, by ferry to Rondout with the Ulster X Delaware k {; at Maybrook with the Lehigh < Hudson River Ky. at Campbell Hall with N NY0& W Ky. NY l. ESW R R., PP& B k R and Waikiki Valley K.
 I. W. FOWLER, 0. A. HAYES,
 Gnnl Rnpt. aenl PAas'c Apt
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
New Jersey Republicans Meet.

TRENTON, April 2S.-The Republican state convention to name delegates to Minneapo- lis made Judge John A. Blair both tempo rary and permanent chairman. The dele gates loudly cheered allusions to Secretary Blaine in his address, and then somebody proposed 8 cheer for Harrison, which was given. The platform commended Harri- sons administration, the Mckinley bill and opposed free silver. Every point in the platform WAS received with enthusiasm
 Upon motion of Senator Griggs the state committee was reorganized so as to be com posed of one member from each county and four committeeman at large.
 w. J. Sewell, John A. Blair, Garrett A. Hobart and George A. Halsey were nomi- mated for delegates at large.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
KENT.

Miss Flora Mallory went to New York city on Monday.
 Mir and Mrs R. c. Fuller and son are occupying their residence in this village for short time.
 Mrs Miller of Middletown, is with her sister, Mrs ". F. Bielby, for few weeks.
 High Sheriff Allen was in town one Village was around also on the same day. No serious trouble however and no arrests made.
 The service at St. Andrews church on Saturday 30, was we'll attended. Bishop Williams preached most ex- cellent sermon, and afterward addressed in a solemn and impressive manner the seven persons who received the rite of Confirmation.
 Communion service at the Cong1 church last Sunday morning. In the evening the pulpit was occupied by Prof Krohn of Clark University He has recently returned from Germany and gave an interesting account of the man. ners and customs of the German people, their general disregard for Sunday, the beer drinking evil, etc. and related some amusing incidents that occurred du- ring his stay of several months.
 The startling news was received on Monday morning of the sudden death. at Der home in New Preston, of Miss Carrie Bolles who was we'll known here, having spent much of her time during vacation from teaching with her sister, Mrs Gilbert Vincent.
 In the calm and stiffness of Sunday night, death entered our village and took away one who having patiently endured weary months of pain was ready to go. Mrs Oliver Frear's disease was cancer, and during her long illness she has been faithfully cared for by her son and her husband She was a member of the Congregational church.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
CORNWALL CENTER.

William Eastman is making sholt visit in Pittsf1eld.
 Friends from Falls Village spent Sun day at J. O. Ford's.
 Jas Osborne has purchased a very pretty horse of parties in Sharon.
 c. H. Ford and family, of Waterbury, have been home for short time.
 Wm Wilcox is in very critical state of health.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
Two Women Burned to Death,

NEW YORK, April 29.-Another of the dreaded flat fires converted the west wing of the Cayuga apartment house, III West Thirtythird street, into skeleton of ma sorry.
 Although the alarm was half an hour be- fore noon, two women lost their lives, while three others were very badly burned. The dead were Mrs. William Alexander, thirty-two, wife of porter in a warehouse at 1S2 Reade street. Miss Elizabeth Jones, twenty-five, sister of Mrs. Alexander.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
sabsc rtpsion 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, K. R, Smith 5julSe indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889. It Is hoped that as indicated by the date on their papers, Is always correct. and when they pay for a re- renewal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and In the event of an error to Inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter Dc 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 paid plainly printed thereon Is prima facie eyi- denco of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
SIX PERlSHED AT PHILADELPHIA.
The Big Fire Was Attended by Loss of
 Life.

The Big Fire Was Attended by Loss of
 Life.
 PHILADELPHIA, April 29.-Six members of 1.-The Devils Auction" company are believed to have lost their lives in the destruction by fire of the Grand Central theater. Their bodies are supposed to be buried in the ruins. Their names are as follows:
 William Brooks, leading man and & resi- pent of Philadelphia. Vincentcina Chittern, premiere dausuese, Italian. Fanchon Con- yers, juvenile character, resident of Chicago. Sarah Goldman, coryphee, resident of Chi cago. Flora Lorella, coryphee. Thomas Lorella, her husband, dancer and grotesque artist
 Nearly three score people are in the hos pital suffering from burns. They were all spectators. Seven of them who, besides be- ing burned about the face and head, inhaled flame are likely to die. Their names are as follows: Thomas Atchison, Albert Crum- back, Ralph Frazer, Amer Hinchcliffe, Harry McCloskey, Rand Patterson, James Pigeon. Many others will lose their eyesight. Be sides those who were seriously hurt there are about fifty others who were not seri- ously enough injured to necessitate their removal to the hospital
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05

nIsTRTCT of Caanan ss. Probate Court 1t April 18th. 1892.
 Estate of Joel K. Crofut late of North Ca. naan in said district deceased. The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limit cd and allowed six months from date of this order. for the creditors of said estate, repre- scented insolvent. in which to exhibit their claims against said estate; and has appointed Edmund n. Lawrence and John c. Richmond of said North Canaan Commissioners to re- ceiye and examine said claims.
 Certified by
 DONALD T. WARNER, Acting Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the probate off1ce in said North Ca naan on the 18th days of July and October 1892 at ono o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days for the purpose Of attending to the business of said appointment
 EDMUND D. LAWRENCE Commissioners.
 JOHN c. RICHMOND All persons indebted to said estate are re uuested to make immediate payment to WILLIAM B. GIBSON, Executor.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
The Actors Fund Fair.

NEW YORK, May S.-The Actors Fund fair was opened last evening by Edwin Booth and Joseph Jefferson. Madison Square Garden was packed to its very doors. The Garden resembled a veritable fairyland with its myriads of flashing electric lamps and Chinese lanterns and numerous pretty booths, at which many well known and charming actresses presided.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
ANNA DICKINSON DYING.
Slight Hopes Entertained of Her Recov
 at New York.

Slight Hopes Entertained of Her Recov- cry at New York.
 NEW YORK, May S.-Anna Dickinson, re- former, politician, lecturer and pioneer in the woman's..rights movement, is reported to be dying at the Fifth Avenue hotel She is attended by Dr. Goldthwait, the hotel physician, who has slight hopes of the pa- tients recovery.
 Anna Dickinson has long been prominent in this country in the advance ranks of public women. A little more than a year ago she was committed to public asylum, poor, broken and demented it was said She managed to secure her release, and although her menial disorders have man. ifested themselves since, she has remained free.
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
Another Chess Match Arranged.

LONDON, May 3.-Blackpurne and Lasker will start chess match seven games up'' on May IT.
 The schooner Sophia Milch, with nine men on board, is supposed to have gone down in Lake Superior.
 The Quebec government proposes to re- ducs the pay of members of the lsgisiAturs noan eooo tO 0o00 . nsnsaon,
Connecticut western news., 1892-05-05
The President Fsyors Retaliation,

WASHINGTON, April 30.-No action has yet been taken by the president in refer ence to the proposed retaliation upon Can ada on account of the tolls charged Ameri- can vessels for passing through Welland canal by levying toll upon Canadian ves- sells which use the Sault St. Marie canal. It is expected that the president will send a communication to congress early next week and will recommend congressional action