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Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
IMMENSE PAPER MILLS.

When Messrs E. D. Lawrence and H. c. Barnes were at Saratoga, about a month ago, they visited the mills of the Hudson River Pulp and Paper Go. in which Warner Miller owns a large in- terest. The mills are situated in the town of Corinth on the Adirondack rail- road, IT miles from Saratoga, at Pal mers Falls on the Hudson river where the river falls 60 or 70 feet. The con- pany has built dam at the top of the falls, and turned the water into dike and have the benefit of the whole fall They are now manufacturing 75 tons of paper per day, and are putting in two more machines which will increase the pro- duct to 100 tons per day. It Is said to be the largest paper manufactory in the United States at its present capacity. They have one machine costing about S3O, ,OOO which turns out IS to 20 tons of paper per day 124 inches wide. Other machines make 12 or 13 tons per day of 80 inch width The material used is en- tirely wood pulp, say l-6 of which is prepared by chemical process to save the fibre, and 5-6 ground pulp. They use 50 cords of wood per day, mostly spruce. Poplar is used but the supply IS very limited.
 Fifteen years ago the price of this kind of paper was $500 per ton. Now it sells for less than Sl00 per ton. Then the machine tender worked for S2 50 per day on a machine that pro- duced say 6 tons per day. Now he gets S3 p per day on machine that makes 10 to 12 tons per day. One of the mills is 100x400 feet in dimensions. Former ly the company employed 25 teams to haul their logs about two and one-half miles from the railway station to the mills, and to carry the paper back to the station. Now branch railroad su- percedes the teams, and it would re- quire 50 teams to transport the present raw material and product of the mills.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
SALISBURY.

The schools re-opened on Monday with the same teachers in charge viz: Miss Roraback, Grammar; Miss Conklin, Intermediate; Miss Landon; Primary.
 Mrs Ewin Sweet, of Brooklyn, N. Y, and Mrs B. w. Wood, of Washington, D. O.. are at Lawn Cottage.
 E. H. Niver and wife, of Waterbury, spent Sunday with friends in town.
 The Kings Daughters, of the Congl church, held homemade candy sale at the town hall Saturday. which proved very successful.
 Miss Thomas, of Yonkers, N. r., and Walter Goddard are visiting at the par sonage.
 Mrs Henry Bishop and daughter, who have been spending a number of weeks at the Maple Shade, returned to their home in Bridgeport, Tuesday.
 David s. Fenn and wife, of Water bury, are in town.
 Mrs Rowe, of Ottawa, Ill.,, has been visiting her sister, Mrs G. w.. Bishop.
 Miss Elsie Warner returned to New Haven, Tuesday. She is to attend the high school there.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
MILL RIVER

Mir Landon and wife, of Brooklyn, N. Y. are visiting at Mrs l. Prouts.
 Miss Cora Stanard, of Brewsters, N. Y. sojourned the past week in thIs vicinity.
 Rev. s. R Butler is back after months vacation.
 Stephen Wrinkle, Jr. remains about the same.
 R. Lionel DeLesser is around taking views in different parts of the county lat present in this town) for book, to be published in ths spring, entitled: "Pic- turesque Berkshire.
 The republicans have a flag which they will throw to the breeze soon.
 Durand's Novelty Company exhibited in this village last week; many attended and enjoyed the we'll delivered enter tainmeuk
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
LIZZIE BORDEN IN JAIL.
Held for the Grand Jury Charged vii
 Murdering Her Parents.

Held for the Grand Jury Charged with
 Murdering Her Parents.
 FALL RIVER, Mass, Sept. 2.-As has been anticipated by everybody in this city, in- cluding the counsel for the defense, Judge Blaisden held Lizzie Borden to await the action of the November grand jury as probably guilty" of the murder of her fa- ther four weeks ago.
 The judges voice broke as he came to the word probably" His face worked convul- sively. He halted for few seconds in the effort to control his emotions and then he went on. If he pronounced the words "guiIty" at all, it so merged in the choking of his throat that it was not intelligible.
 But Lizzie Borden, when she stood up moment later to receive the formal judg- ment of the court from the white bearded lips. of Clerk Leonard, did so without prompt ing, did so without the trembling of an eyelash, did so without the change of the fraction of a shade of a color of her cheek, did so without the slightest downcasting or aversion of her light gray eyes-in short, as if she had stood up to read her report as secretary and treasurer of the Christian Endeavor society
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

At a democratic caucus held at West Cornwall Saturday evening Sept 3d the following delegates were appointed to the several cony entions: State, Arthur B. Reed, George Brewster, George H. Beers and Joseph Mallinson; Congress ional, Robert N Cochrane. William Breeu. Ransom F. Smith and Rollin B. Willard; Senatorial. Wilson P. Sturges, Ingersoll P. Reed, Victory c. Beers and David l.. Smith.
 E. l. Hubbard, of New York, spent Sunday with W. P. Sturges and family.
 Charles Fabrique, of New Haven, vis- ited friends here over Sunday.
 Miss Jennie F. Bierce attended the Armenia fair and is visiting friends in Sharon.
 Mrs George W. Studley, of Ashley Falls, Mass. ,and Mrs Dun bar, of Bridge port, called on friends here last Thurs day.
 Frank Dean. who was injured by be- ing thrown from his wagon a few weeks since. is able to resume his business.
 Tobacco cutting is progressing finely some have finished. The crop looks good.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
ASHLEY FALLS.

J Mitchell. Ralph Rooksby and Walter Jamouneau of Newark, N r., registered at the Ferris House over Sunday. They were taking a ride up through Egre- mont and Ct Harrington. They were highly pleased with this little corner of Berkshire.
 The Misses Billings. Van Houten and Raymond, who have been spending a week at Mir Geo Woods. returned to their respective homes in Newark, NJ. Monday evening, They went by boat from Bridgeport to New York, expect ing to arrive in Newark early Tuesday a. m.
 Mrs Geo Cornwell and her little son re- turned to their home In Troy, N. Y, Monday.
 About fifty persons enjoyed the pie nic at Twin Lakes last Wednesday, es- pecially appreciating the ride on the steamer Jessie" so kindly rendered by Mir Bishop.
 Mrs Roswell Hurlburt and her sister. in-law are visiting friends in Litchfeld and Goshen.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
HUNTSVILLE.

Our summer friends still gladden. us by their presence. Mrs C. M. Phillips, of New Haven, and M. B. Snyder, of Stratford, are at Sidney Morris; J. c. flakes and family, of Jersey City. N. J at l.. and J H. Flakes; Geo Hawkins wife and daughter, of Brooklyn, N. Y, at N. J. Deans.
 Miss Hattie Belden is visiting relatives in Bridgeport and New Haven.
 Our schools opened Tuesday Sept 9th with Miss Minnie Gilbert in the Hunts vile district, Miss Julia Beebe at Lower City and Miss Emma Brinton under the mountain.
 Wednesday of last week Miss Jennie Chase had the privilege of entertaining, at her home, Mrs Samantha Judd, Mrs W. H. Blodgett and Mrs E. E. Yale. While conversing with them one almost forgot they had all passed the allotted three score years and ten. A more jolly, entertaining trio could not be found anywhere.
 The tobacco crop is we'll harvested and raisers are very thankful for the good weather during the past week While other sections have suffered from frost we have been exempt
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
FALLS VILLAGE.

Wm R. Hubbell was guest of Wood bury friends over Sunday.
 Mir Ford and wife of Curtisville, are visiting Mrs Ford's sister, Mrs Henry Williams.
 Murray Brown and wife, of Lenox, Mass, were guests in town over Sun day.
 Alex Leverty and wife were the guests last Tuesday.
 Schools in Canaan commenced the school year Tuesday. and gre taught by the following teachers: Beebe Hill, Minnie Ruiger; Grassy Hill, Rake Jaco- City, Julia Beebe; South Canaan, Irene Greene; Canaan Mountain; Hattie Root i; Under the Mountain, Emma Brinton i; Belden Street, Mary Goggin; Barrack, Emma Catlin.
 A very pleasant reunion, says our in- formant, was held at the residence of Mrs Julia Brinton Miner Saturday after noon. Those present were all old schoolmates who attended the select school at South Canaan, 40 years ago, of which MT Carter, of Stepney, was principal. There were 32 boys and sev- en girls who attended. and at the recent gathering five of that number were present. They were: Mrs Julia Min CT, Mrs Julius Page, Mrs Maria Shep- pard, Mrs Isaac Beebe, and Mrs Ellen Mauley. Miss Harriet Holcomb lives in Toledo, O. and the seventh, Miss Evelyn Kellogg, died three years after the close of the school. All say that the tea was one of Mrs Miners best eff forts, and the event was the occasion of recalling many happy "reminiscences of life's golden, yet too feeting hours.
 At the democratic caucus held at Salisbury Saturday, the choice of dele gates to the several conventions were State, $. P. Ensign, Henry Ryder, Geo H. Clark and John H. Stuart; Con, gressional, O. W. Barnum, G. $. Street, Bartlett Owen and F. W. Holmes; Sen atorial, P. s. Burrall, Edward Barton, I. R. Fenton and Benjamin Ball.
 Wolse's Cornet band serenaded Gen Merwin at the residence of G. W. Hall Saturday evening. The general made brief speech in response.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
SOUTHERN NEW MA

Sheldon Norton, nearly 89, went to view a wood lot last Saturday morning about ten o'clock, got lost and wandered quite long distance from home, and did not get around till after nine in the evening. He did not slt down to rest but once during the whole time.
 A wagon load of berry pickers went from this vicinity last Sunday to San disfeld after berr1es leaving their team, as they supposed, in 8 secure place. When they returned they found the nuts to their wagon wheels gone and the harnesses badly demoralized and had some difficulty in getting home. Had they gone to church they might not have had such an experience.
 Two persons were arrested here re- gently for drunkenness, and a goodly portion of the community were sum- moned to the District court at Great Burlington as witnesses One was &C., quilted, the other was fined one dollar and costs.
 Last Thursday our old and valued friend, Frederick A.Spaulding of North Norfolk, was borne to his last resting place in the cemetery at Canaan Valley Rev A. N. Benedict, life long friend of MT Spauldlng, though very feeble and scarcely able to ride, officiated at the funeral and made some very appropriate remarks from the historic account con- corning David "He served his genera ton according to the will of God and fell asleep" More than half a century ago MT Spaulding married, and bought the place where he lived and died. He had less than one hundred dollars to be- gin with yet in few years by his in- dustry and practical sense, aided by his noble wife, he not only paid for his place, but raised and educated large family of children and became one of the most prosperous farmers in Norfolk. He was emphatically true man, true to his convictions of truth and duty. He was for many years one of the leading members of the old Baptist church at North Norfolk. The memory of the just is blessed.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
A Bad Break.

A doctor, who was treating one of his patients for simple but tedious disorder, found the man in such an irritable con- dition that he began to cheer him up But his words fell on deaf ears, for the man had been housed up so long that he was firmly convinced that his time had come.
 "Tut, tut" said the doctor. "I'll have you round again in few days if you'll keep quiet and take the medicine. Why. man, suffer from the same complaint as you myself"
 There was look of compassion in the patients eyes as he reached out the bot tie and said:
 "In that case, doctor, do take some of this medicine you prescribed for me-"
 The man had grown almost hopeful under the influence of the doctors reas- suring words, but his hopes were cruelty dashed the next moment as the medical man drew back from the bottle with 8 shudder and replied, "No, thanks. "-- New York Evening Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
GILBERT ISLANDS SEIZED.
England Finds a Pretext and Raises H CT
 Flag Aloft.

England Finds a Pretext and Raises H CT
 Flag Aloft.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. Swallowing hard upon the seizure of Johnson island and the purchase of Niihan island by Great Britain comes the well authenticated story of her seizure in June of the Gilbert islands, one of the most important of the groups of the south seas. Private letters brought today by the Australian steamer from Butaritiari, on the Gilbert islands, under date of June 20, contain full details of the seizure of the islands by the British ship Royalist on June A.
 On that day the British man-of-war Roy alist appeared in the harpor and her cap tain landed in a steam launch, and with several officers and an interpreter called on the king. There, in public audience, with all the foreign and native residents of Bu- taritiari gathered about, he read the proc lamation:
 Her majesty Victoria, queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, having this day as- stunned protectorate over the Gilbert islands, I would remind all residents in the group other than natives that it is contrary to law to SUD- ply firearms, ammunition or intoxicating liq- uors to any native. Given under my hand at Apamama, the 21th of May.
 Captain for Her Majesty and Deputy Commis-
 sioner.
 Captain Davis explained the cause of the proctorate, and declared that Wong Sam, a British subject, had complained that in January last he was robbed of liquor and tobacco worth sixty-fve dollars, and though he complained to the king he could get no redress.
 Then Commander Davis said in loud tone, ''H you will now have your flag hauled down will give you nice new one to put up." The old king, who seemed dazed, ordered his flag, which has fioated from the royal pole several years, hauled down and the British flag run up in it's place. As soon as the English colors were shown the Royalist fired salute, but there was no enthusiasm on shore.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
EAST CANAAN.

Mir and Mrs Ward Smith, of Macon, Ga. who are visiting their relatives in Norfolk, called upon friends here last week.
 Word went around here Saturday evening: "Take care of your crops. " There was no appearance of a cyclone coming nor were our fences down to ad- init stray cattle. There was another cause more to be dreaded.
 Our railroad track here is now SUD- piled with section hands and we hope 1t will be thoroughly repaired. Four teen Italian laborers are domiciled in a small car house just back of the parson- age. We like the arrangement as we'll as other places are reported to do and no better. o.B S.
 The book of North Canaan is on sale at Geo s. Dunning's store. Have you bought one? 15 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
Ancient Cider Brandy.

Perhaps the oldest cider brandy now left in Connecticut-or certainly some that is about" the oldest-is little lot owned by Mir. Dudley Allen, of West Hartford. It is very. small residuum of three gallons left in the estate of Vii. gil Pettibone, of Weatogue Simsbury. and was distilled in the year 1920. These three gallons were secured by Captain Nathan Moses, Ebenezer G. Curtis and Lorenzo G. Humason, all i've believe) at that time residents of Simsbury; but MT. Humason soon after removed to New Britain. Mir. Aliens share was secured (only a quart of it) from Mir. Curtis. He has since, at the urgent offers of one or two persons, parted with all he had left but about one ounce, and for that ounce he was offered one dol lar and refused the offsr.--Hartford TinaA
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
GREAT HARRINGTON.

A revival meeting lasting through the day and evening will be held at the Methodist church in this village Sept 22d. The people of the surrounding towns and neighboring churches are in- vited, with their pastors, to be present The fourth New England band of Chris tian comrades with several ministers are expected to participate in the services
 Tue democrats hold a caucus at the court room Monday evening for the pur- pose of choosing delegates to the state convention at Boston, Sept 27th.
 The Board of Trade has resumed its regular monthly meetings after vacation through July and August.
 William Mcdonald, Sr., who was born in Scotland in 1872, died at his home in Housatonic last Thursday. He had re- sided ill this county over 50 years, the last 27 years in the village where he died. He was the father of Robert H. and William Mcdonald of Housatonic, and Edward Mcdonald, of Lenox, all we'll known business men.
 The town schools opened their fall term Tuesday. There were l5 applica- tions for one of the lower grade oi schools in town.
 It is stated that W. H. Sperry, ot North Adams, has foreclosed his mort. gage on the Seekonk grist mill and will soon make repairs on the property.
 The North Egremont democrats will hoist flag the afternoon of September 18th and will have speech by Grosvenol P. Lowery.
 The West Stock bridge base ball clut were badly defeated by the Ct Barring toms on the fair grounds, Monday af- terpoon. Score 20 to 3.
 William c. Hinman, manager at the Courier office, has been appointed post master at this village in place of 0. E. Gorham resigned.
 The republicans held a caucus al their league rooms Monday evening.
 Lieut.. George Van Deusen, U. s. A and family are visiting his parents, Nh and Mrs William I. Van Deusen, ir this town. Lieut. Van Deusen, who has been stationed at Fortress Monroe fol some time, has been transferred to Gov ernor's Island, New York harbor..
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
NORFOLK.

A large flag pole has been erected on the gymnasium grounds.
 It is reported that Dr Kendall will put up house in the near future.
 Rob Stack was arrested last week for abusing his wife, and, not finding ally one willing to go bail for S20O, he has gone to spend few weeks at Litchfield
 Lawyer Simmons is after H. N. Gay lord for abusing his horse. The trial is to come off this Wednesday, morn- ing.
 The concert of organ and vocal music by Mir Garrit Smith and Miss Emma Thursby, at the Cong'l church, Tuesday night, was 8 success in every way. The music was grand, and the large audience obeyed with difficulty the command mo applause" and refrained from giving loud expression to the pleasure which showed itself on their faces The church was beautifully decorated with hydran- geas and lilies. If the chance had been given, hearty vote of thanks for the treat would have been given.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
ORE HILL.

No work in the mine on Labor Day.
 A ball game between the Sharons and Ore Hills on the ground of the latter attracted much attention. An eye wit ness describes it as follows: The game commenced with great spirit, and was enlivened to the close by the cheers of the spectators. The score was 27 to 6 in favor of our boys. A Sharon boy 1n taking drink of nothing strong, says: Here's luck for the next game"
 Miss Nan Babbitt, of Ypsilant ti. Mich, arrived on Tuesday from Cottage City, Mass, and spent the week with Mary D. Sanford.
 Our station was opened on Monday, after having been closed nine weeks. It is in charge of H. P. Ebner, young man who Is an assistant of W. J. Hat maker, who seems to have oversight of both the OreHill and StateLine stations
 B. F. Sanford attended the reunion of the 23d Reg't 0. " which was held in connection -ith that of the 18th Reg t at Stamford Tuesday Aug. Both.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
ODDS AND ENDS.

A truth telling woman finds few friends.
 Color blindness is very rare among women.
 Dress your boy as comfortably as you dress yourself.
 Sales by auction were formerly held by candle light,
 In battle only one ball out of eighty five takes effect.
 Quiet a child by sponging it off before putting it to sleep.
 Two thicknesses of newspaper make good lining for apple barrels.
 One hair of maiden's head pulls harder than ten yoke of oxen.
 The mines of New Zealand have turned out $250, ,0oO,o ,oo0 of gold.
 Live socially with your family and peaceably with your neighbors.
 He only invests inteIligently who un- derstands the nature of his investment. The plumes in the helmets of the French dragoons are made of human hair.
 The devil never has much trouble with the man who is in love with him. self.
 An alloy of gold and aluminium has recently been made; the color is beau tiful purple.
 There are said to be 673,643 Freema- sons and 647, All Odd Fellows in the United States.
 It is believed that the worlds popula- ton is increasing at the rate of nearly 5000, 900 year,
 Children often need protection against themselves. This the state grants in the matter of truancy.
 You can always tell when it is going to be & warm day by the little lump of Ice the man leaves. The total of the police force in New York city Dec. 81, 1891, was 8,654, being an increase over 1890 of III.
 If you are losing sight of the future, climb up to the book of Revelation and get glimpse of the promised land.
 A blacksmith's tools of the present day are almost identical with those used in the same trade over 300 years ago.
 February is the month in which the greatest number of births occur; June the month in which occur the fewest,
 Owing to the fact that good butter is being mixed with oleomargarine in the west, the price of pure butter has rap idly advanced.
 The daily total water supply in Lon. don is 1s1, ,507, ,049 gallons, representing daily consumption of 8t.ss gallons per head for all purposes.
 When a woman goes to break a piece of ice she puts it on a plate, and after she brings the hatchet down she is sur prised to find the plate broken.
 Work has begun on a mining tunne near Wardner, Ida, which will b, more than two miles long, and will taI several of the principal mines in tn, Occur d'Alene district.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
Coal Worth More Than Clothes.

Apropos of the way the coal barons are grinding profits out of the consumers and propose still further to continue the grinding process, little conversation was heard last week at the Pennsylvania railroad station in Jersey City that was very pat. A young New York business man was at the station, waiting to meet his mother, who lives with him here, but had been down in Pennsylvania in one of the small towns of the coal regions visiting relatives. The mother arrived, and after the usual osculatory greetings the son bethought himself Of her baggage. She went to the baggage room with him and pointed out a very small trunk.
 ''I brought all the clothes I took away with me back in that" she said.
 Brought back your clothes from Pennsylvanial' exclaimed the young man in tones of mock surprise and dis tress. Brought clothes from Pennsyl- vania to New York; Why, in the name of all that is sensible. mother dear, did you not throw away your clothes and bring your trunk back full of coalr'- New York Times.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
Som ebody Was Looking.

NJ. Sala tells the following: "I was present at the Jubilee garden party given by her majesty at Buckingham palace. My flower dropped out of my buttonhole. A very pretty young serv- ant-presumably there for the purpose of looking after our wearing apparel, sticks and umbrellas-picked it up. While in the act of putting it in my coat again, with view of obtaining a peep into the queens rooms, asked her If there was chance of seeing them, at the same time endeavoring to slip sov- ereign into her hand. She shrunk back. I wish l could, sir she whispered, but there's heve on mer"-Pall Mall Ga Iette.