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Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
GAVE A GRAND POTLATcH.
The Singular Method a Siwash Indian
 Took of Spending SI zoo.

Took of Spending SI zoo.
 Speaking with a prominent canner a few days ago representative of the Westminster (B. O. Columbian in- quired how the Indians were faring this year in the salmon fishing, and whether they would be rich enough to indulge in the potlatch. "They won't have much money to throw away in that direc- tion this season." replied the canner Last year great many Siwashes made good wages, and potlatches were all the rage for some time afterward. They are a curious people, and 1t is astonish- ing the delight they take in appearing liberal and wealthy in the eyes of their friends. Last year l had an Indian working for me who earned S1 400. He drew the whole of this in lump sum and laid it out in eight muskets, a dozen boxes of crackers and the balance about $1 ,200-in blankets. Then the noble red man called all the Indians within reach together and announced his intention of giving grand potlatch.
 "The blankets were spread out in 2-acre field, with the crackers on the outside for his friends to lunch on and the muskets in the center. When the appointed time arrived to begin the ceremonies the Indian waded through the sea of blankets to where the mus kets lay. Here he climbed on box and began a long oration which lasted over an hour, at the end of which time he picked up the blankets one by one and smashed them over the box, signifying that all enmity between the tribes present was forever ended and rifles would no longer be needed. Then he gave the signal that the potlatch had commenced, ,and the Indian women sailed in and packed away not only one pair of blankets, but as many as they could carry, and in a few minutes there was not even a single blanket left for the use of the generous contributor. This grand give away of course made the Siwash very popular, and a few days after he was made subchief of his tribe. A few weeks later this same Indian came to me dead broke and got a sack of four on credit"
 "Is the potlatch common among the ordinary run of Indiansp' asked the newspaper man.
 "As a rule the head men of the tribe do this sort of thing" replied the salmon packer, "but once in while an ambi- tious young Siwash tries to make a r3 ..i.' for himself. Last fall a young fellow who had made little money fishing fo, me came into the office and got ?'51 i- silver. With this he climbed on the tu' of shack, and after addres:,.1g tl.' multitude for an hour and Eair gee ',+ tered every cent of the money ..iu: the people below. This young Gi., looked upon as a coming man. a:, -. the time he has squandered the earLi''..: of half dozen seasons fishing he vii. be made 8 chief. But fish are few an,, there won't be many potlatches this year." concluded the cannery man.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
EDWARD s. RoBERTs Executor P. O. Address, East Canaan, Conn.
DIsTRIoT OF SHARON, ss-pRoBAT

nIsTRICT OF SHARON, ss.-PRoBATE U Court, September 24th, 1892.
 Estate of Josephine NJ. Delevan late of sharon in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of sharon has appointed Edward F. Gillette and William w. Knight, both of said sharon Con- missioners on said estate represented insol- vent by the adminstratrix after the time limited for the presentation of claims has ex- pired to receive, examine and decide upon the claims presented to said estate within the time limited for the presentation of claims and directs said admtnistratrix to give public notice of the names of the Commissioners and of the time and place of their meeting by advertising the same twice in newspaper printed in Litchfield County and having a cir calation in said district and by posting a copy on the public sign post in said district near est to the place where the deceased last dwelt and by mailing a copy to each creditor who has presented a claim against estate at his or her last known place of residence.
 Certified from record, Willard Baker Clerk.
 The administratrix as aforesaid gives mo- tice that the Commissioners aforesaid will meet at the probate office in said sharon on the 18th day of October, 1892, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon for the purpose of attending to the business of said appointment.
 k. M. DELAvAN, Administratrix.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
The President of the Argentine.

The constitution of the Argentine Re- public is in its principal features identi- cal with that of the United States. Never theless there are some differences worthy of note. The president is elected in pre- cisely the same manner as in the United States, but cannot be reelected, and his term of office is six years. He has more power than the president of the United States, as far as making appoint. ments is concerned, since he only asks the advice and consent of the senate to appoint diplomatic ministers, judges and officers of the army and navy above the rank of colonel.
 He fills all other offices at his own dis cretion, but all his decrees, proclama. tion, etc., must be countersigned by a cabinet minister or else are valueless Thus the constitution makes the cabinet ministers responsible for all the acts oi the president.
 The members of the cabinet can an swer questions and take part in the de bates of the house and the senate, al though they are not members of either body, nor does an adverse vote on any
 
 it a change in the cabinet, as is the case in France and England and is becoming the custom in Chili.
 The powers of the Argentine congress are similar to those vested in the con gress of the United States, though some what greater. The congress has the power to legislate for all the provinces dictating codes to be applied in all oi them, thus securing uniformity of legis lation. The provinces reserve the righ, to elect their own judges, as we'll as the other officials that their local constitu tion demands. All federal and provin cial judges are appointed for life, and cannot be removed unless they are i'm peached and condemned.-NewEn England Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
sub.crtpeion Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 5juls9 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889. It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, 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 be 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 facte evt- dance of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
Electric Lamps Instead of Lanterns.

Electric Lamps Instead of Lanterns
 The experiment which has been tried in London of supplying the metropolitan police force with small electric lamps instead of the ordinary bullseye lantern Is said to have been entirely successful. The lamp used weighs four pounds and is guaranteed to give continuous light for seven hours. It has proved so handy and effective that the "tramway" com panies have been led to take up the question of permanently adopting elec- tricity for lighting. It is quite possible that before long the storage battery will come into use in England for train light tng.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13

''Let no guilty man escape" The Roy l.. H. Reid, of Hartford, instead of the editor of the NEWS, is guilty of writing that article published to-day under the caption "Those Great Men. " Mir Reid arose at 6 o'clock Monday morning in order to compile the list in time for publication to-day. He volun- tarily furnished the article to the NEWS. We thank him for his kindness, and we know that our readers, especially Sails bury people, will also thank him.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
U U not

nISTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Court, A/ October 9th. 1892
 Estate of Jacob B. Hardenbergh late of North Canaan in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order for the Creditors of said Estate represented insolvent, in which to exhibit their claims against said estate and has appointed Daniel l.. Freeman and Donald T. Warner Commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by DAVID c. WHTTTLEsEy, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at North Canaan in said district, at the Probate Office on the 31st day of October 1892 and the 1st day of May. 1893. at one o'clock in the afterno n, on each of said days, for the purpose of attending 10 the business of said appointms nt.
 DANIEL l.. FREEMAN r,,so,onara
 DONALD T. WARNER S0oion0io' All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 DELLA w. HARDENBERGH, Executrix. Post Office Address, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
Too Much of a Good Thing.

A resident of Belfast, Me, went into . grocery store short time ago, ordered ten dollars worth of goods and laid down silver dollar in payment therefor. The shopkeeper yelled That isn't right" as the customer started to leave. "Oh, yes, that's all right" replied the man. "rve got permission from the judge to pay off ten cents on the dollar" He had lately settled an insolvency upon the 10 per cent. basis, and expected to continue that method indefinitely.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
A Quick Response.

Where have you been, FrankY "In Manchester"
 "What were you doing thereY'
 ''I ran a photograph gallery"
 "Did you get anything to doY'
 "Well, I should say did. I put out Q sign, Babies taken here,' and next morning there were four of them left on the doorstep. p."-London Tit-Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
Plenty of Literature.

Have you Shakespeare in the houses" doubtfully inquired young woman of her boarding landlady.
 "Oh, yes," replied the good soul, with the air of possessing all of English liter ature worth having, "we've got the Shakespeare and the Byron both."-Nsw yoek TsnAA
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
X T Court of Probate holden at NOrtl

A T Court of Probate holden at North "A Canaan, within and for the district of Canaan on the fifth day of October, A. D. 1892 Present David Q. Whittlesey, Esq, Judge. On motion of Edward 8. Roberts, Executor of the last will and testament of Eliza Rock well late of North Canaan within said dis trict. deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the said Executor and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising once in newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of North Canaan nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record,
 DAVID O. WHITTLEsEY. Judge.
 EDWARD s. ROBERTS, Executor. F, o. Address East Canaan Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
A Mark from Iiehtnfn0-

A horseshoe was once found indelibly marked on the neck of a young man of Candelaria, Cuba, who was struck dead by lightning near house upon one of the windows of which was nailed Q horseshoe.-Chambers' Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
Deputy Baker Rasfpns

ALBANY, Oct. 11.-Charles K. Baker, who has been deputy superintendent of state prisons since April, 1882, has resigned. He has held office under four governors and two superintendents of state prisons. He leaves so as to give closer attention to pri- yate duties
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13

Read Dr Talmage's sermon concern ing the sublime motives of Columbus Dr Talmage thinks that the discovery of America was 8 religious discovery and in the name of God.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
DIsTRIoT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court

D September 30th. A. D., 1892.
 Estate of Mary P. Hall late of Cornwall ir said district, deceased.
 The court of probate for the district o Cornwall hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors oi said estate to exhibit their claims for settle. ment. Those who neglect to present theil 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
 CHARLES M HALL Executor
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
Colonel Porter Dead

BEVERLY, Mass, Oct 7.-Colonel Fran. cis E. Porter died here. He was sixty-eight years old, and was the first to respond and report in Boston with his command after Governor Andrews called for volunteers.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
DIsTRIoT of Sharon, ss., Probate Cour

hISTRIOT Of Sharon, ss., Probate Court, U September 10th A. D. 1892.
 Estate of Joshua Everett late of sharon in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settle mert. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 CHARLES ". EVERETT Administrators estate EDwAapJ PxHLxx of Joshua Everett ds- R,o.AaArsas sharon, oonn. tesaAsA
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
To Mexi00 by Rail

OAxACA, Oct. 7.-The Mexican Southern railroad was opened up to this city today, giving for the first time rapid and direct communication with the City of Mexico and the United States
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13

Sore-throat and bronchial affections are speedily relieved and effectually cured by the use of that safe and relia- ble remedy, Dr Bulls Cough Syrup. It has stood the test of half . century
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
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 31thl for said purpose from 9 o'clock in the forenoon until o'clock in the afternoon, and not at any time after the hour of o'clock in the afternoon on said Monday except that If 1t appears that the rights of any person on the drst list under the title ito 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 ofadmitting such persons, and for no other purpose.
 Dated North Canaan October II, 1892.
 HENRY G. WILLIAMsl
 JAMES L. BRAoo selectmen.
 DANIEL KEEFEl
 WILLIAM H. CAMP, Town Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
Hou Jobn NfcEuan n.ad

ALBANY, Oct. 7.-Hon. John McEwen, ex-superintendent of the Albany peniten- tiary, sx-ooanty olsrk and sx-shsrid, is esaA.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
THURSDAY, OCTOBER, 13, 1892.

Hon Frederick Miles. was nominated by exclamation at the Republican con- gressional convention at Bridgeport on Tuesday.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
Registrars Notice.

The undersigned, Registrars of voters for the town of North Canaan hereby give notice that they will be in session on Thursday, October 90. 1892 at the Town Clerks office In said town from g o'clock in the forenoon till 5 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of making list of those who are electors in said electors meeting to he held on Tuesday. Nov ember 8. 1892; aud for the purpose of receiv- ing the application of those who have never been made electors in said town and who claim that thev are entitled to be made elect ors. They will also be in session at the same place on Thursday, October 27, from o'clock a. m till o'clock D. m. for the revision and correction Of said list
 EDWARD s. ROBERTS l po..,u.x,uO o, vo.ou, SAMUEL A. EDDY "os's'"hs VI '''oi0
 North Canaan, October 12. 1892.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
UNDERWEAR Bar gain Counter,

Odd sizes, etc. of last sea- sons stock for S9c., such as Ladies' all wool Vests regu- lar price of which was $1.25. We are selling for 59 cents Ladies Vests, 80 per cent wool, that were 75c. and $1.
 10 pieces of the bleached Canton Flannel at 8t worth 10 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13

Lanes Family Medicine. Moves the bowels each day. In or- der to bs healthy this is necsssary.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13

BAWs ResPectfnK NeWsPAPefN, Printed for the benefit of those who think shat ordering paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 "If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the post-oface to which they are di- rected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers dscon- tinued.
 "Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered ss wishing tocontinue their subscriptions.
 stIfsubscribers order the discontinuance oftheir paper the publishers may continue to send them until all arrears are paid
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-13
Legal Notices.
NQTIGEI

The Prohibition voters of the towns of Ca- naan and North Canaan are hereby warned to meet in the school house at South Canaan, Ot., on Monday evening, Oct. IT. 1892, at 7.30 o'clock, for the purpose of nominating can- didate for Judge of Probate.
 PER ORDER COMMITTEE.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-09
he GOT HIS HEAD PUNCHED.
How Herman Blanken Pun
ished a Thief.
Three Bold Young Men Attempt to Remove
Grocer's Stock in Broad
Daylight.

A bold attempt at robbery was committed
in broad daylight on Friday afternoon. The
place where the attempt was made is a
grocerystore on the corner Of Leavenworth
and OFarrell streets, owned by Herman
Blanken and John Wintgen.
The daylight burglars were three in num-
Der, oil young men, and one of them will
probably remember his visit for many a
day.
About 3 o'clock In the afternoon, three
young men drove up in an express wagon
to the grocery-store, and passed from the
front OF the store into the barroom. Back
of the barroom the proprietor Of the grocery
has storeroom in which he keeps a guam
tty of goods which he buys in gross.
one OF the three young men who drove
up III the express wagon passed back into
h;', otoIeroom. The second one followed
J,n anu Doth returned going out the front
49, IT,, w sIieiT wagon. The third young man
lew minutes later passed back throuph
the storeroom TO the yard.
Mi' DianRen did not think anvtb ing
strange ABOUT their movements. az he was
Dasy waiting on customers in the front no RI
Oh the store. Soon baker who residas
across the street entered the store and TIA
Mr.. Blanken that thieves were carrvina
OH boxes OF groceries through his bacE
yard In the rear Of the store.
The proprietor rushed back into the store.
room and found one of the young men with
can OF coal oil in one hand and a box of
groceries in the other. He was in the ACT of
passing the goods out to his confcderates,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-09
A FIRsT-CLAss TRACK.
Good Sport and the Promise of Still
Better at Vail ejo.

Better at Vallejo.
VALLEJO, Oct. 6-1he dedication of the
new Vallejo track took place to-day and
was witnessed by $500 people. Much in
terest was centered in the first races, as it
was not known what the track could do.
but the results were not a disappointment.
The first event was a running race be-
tween Jim r, Red Rose, Joe Harding and
Alfred H. IL was a fve-eighths dash and
was won by Red Rose in OH.
The 2:28 trot came next between CTabb' s
Oakville Maid, Gueru's Kitty l., Hoppin's
Cubit and Hoby's Ed Biggs. The Maid
was dlstanced in the second heat. Kitty
won the first heat in 2:27A, and Cubit the
next three in . :2754, 2:31 ana DDS.
The third race was for the 2:20 class, be-
tween McCarthy's Cl0e, Wood " ards Lucy
B, Murphy's Maud NJ and Colonel McNasser.
The Colonel went out in the first heat dis
tanced and Lucy won the first heat in
2:26b Maud the second heat In 2:24b and
Cloe the third in 2:241s. The fourth heat
was dead between CiOe and Lucy in PA
Owing TO the lateness of the hour and the
rain setting in the finish was postponed till
Monday.
On account OF the sickness of one Of the
horses the Benicla special did not 60. The
usual number Of sports were present with
their games.
The pavilion is fairly thronged with
people tonight regardless Of the heavy
rain, and the exhibit is grand one. A
concert was given by the Independence
band
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-09
KILLED THE BOSTON PUG.
Brutal Bulldog Fight at
South San Francisco.
Altar Chewing Each Other Three Hours the
Losing Dog Was Settled With
a Knife.

South San Francisco possesses as citizens
several devotees of the cruel sport Of dog
fighting. and on Friday afternoon dozen
or more met at resort on Railroad avenue
to indulge in their unlawful sport.
For several weeks past a match has been
the topic of discussion among the engineers
and firemen of the city front.
1t was case of the Survival OF the
fittest" between the butchers of Butcher
town and the navigators of the bay.
Jack. dog weigh hing thirty-s seven pounds,
belonging to the second engineer of bay
steamer, was the one upon which the hopes
of the steamship men rested. and Joe, dog
belonging to a recent Boston importation,
was championed by the Butchertown dele
cation.
Joe was fine specimen of bulldog, and
weighed pound or two heavier than Jack.
His pedigree was unQuestioned and his
pluck undisputed.
The contest took place Friday afternoon
and but twenty or thirty OF the chosen few
were present on the occasion.
A noted expert was the referee. At 9
o'clock the contest began and for three long
hours the fight continued.
There never was more brutal affair lie
the line of long fight.
The dogs were about equally matched, but
the representative of the city front won at
last by his superior persistence.
Joe, the Boston dog, had to succumb after
a gallant and bitter fight. To end bis misery
his owner had to cut his throat, and he was
buried with hon rs In an adjacent lot.
The police were not present. They were
quietly rep0sing at the station in their Gus
tomary condition of inaction.
The waterfront men are ecstatic over
winning couple of thousand dollars on