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The free press., 1892-10-27

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Emulsion, rather than bur.
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The free press., 1892-10-27
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The free press., 1892-10-27

scorr & BowNF. Chemists. "a South sthAvsuu..
New York.
Your druggist keeps SCOTS Emulsion of cod.lvsr
oil--all druggists everywhere do. 81.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-06
Don't Talk Too Much.

Customers who show by their manner that they prefer to be alone with their thoughts while under the razor are never annoyed, says an exchange.
 A great deal has been said about the effectiveness of barbers, but if those who try to be funny on that subject were better posted they would find a reason for it other than the mere loquacity of the barber.
 1t is infinitely easier to handle & cus- toner who is interested in conversa- tion. This is particularly true of a nervous or fidgity man, who, if the oper- ation goes on in silence, becomes rest less and growls at the razor, or objects to the way in which he is being shaved. The talk takes his mind away from his face, so that he is often surprised to find the work finished when he thought it scarcely begun.
 A barber never gets into an argument with his customer. His opinions veer around like weather vane to suit the particular man upon whom he may be operating at the time. The conversation dodge is merely one of the tricks of the trade. Of course there are few young or members of the tonsorial fraternity who use little judgment in talking to customers, and no one is more amused than their fellow barbers when they get a setback from some irascible tempered victim of their gabble.-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-06
FALLS VILLAGE.

The schools will observe Columbus day In manner appropriate to the oc- casion.
 Rev l.. A. Robbins returned from his vacation last Friday and was in his &C., customed place Sunday.
 Miss Agnes Miller and J. O. Miller have returned from visit with relatives in Housatonic.
 Mrs James Kennard IS dangerously i'll, and a council was held few days since
 F. P. Barnum has had his house new, ly painted. E. J Hornbeck also had the brush applied to his residence.
 Orchards present striking contrast to their appearance last fall. Apples are few, and some people have commenced picking but there will be but small quantity marketed from this vicinity. Potatoes have yielded fairly but some complaint is heard of their rotting which will have the effect of advancing the price as the spring approaches.
 A "peanut social" in connection with the Endeavor Society was held at G. W. Ford's last Wednesday eve. A house full were present ahd there are two more socials coming during the fall.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-06
SALISBUR Y.

The annual town meeting, which was held on Monday, passed of more quiet ly than usual. But few changes were made in filling the town offices for the coming year. It was votod to appro- priate $500 toward purchasing site for the library. No license by major ity of 46.
 Mrs E. W. Wood, who has bean spending few weeks at Lawn Cottage, has returned to Washington, D. O.
 M. o. Warner is home from New York for short stay.
 Mir George, from New Berne, N. O. brother of Rev J. H. George, has been spending few days in town.
 Salisbury Cutlery has been closed 8 few days for repairs.
 Fred Bateman of Unionville and Miss Harriett Ostrander of this place were married Monday.
 Miss Grace Warner has returned to Albany.
 Several from here attended the fairs at Ct Harrington and Poughkeepsie.
 Mrs R. D.Drummend and Miss Daisy Jewell were visiting in town this last week.
 James Spur died of pneumonia al his home on Mt Riga, Monday morning Burial at the cemetery here Wednesday afternoon.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-06
EST CORNWALL.

Edward c. Baldwin has gone to Yale for another yesr's course.
 Miss Dell Cochrane is visiting friends at Long Hill.
 Earl Stevens has secured position in the depot at Hawleyville,
 Houstan Cochrane has purchased 8 fine piano for his daughters.
 Robbie Dean and Robbie Cochrane attend the D. M. Hunt school at Falls Village. ....--.
 Rev John Pierpont added to his pas torate, Sunday evening, charming lit tie daughter that tipped the scales quickly at the ten pound notch.
 The community sorrow with Mir and Mrs 0. R Smith in the loss of their bright and attractive baby girl. She was sick only about three days with cholera infantum. The funeral occurred on Monday afternoon.
 Smith & Sons are we'll laden with ev- cry thing in the line of ready made clothing, hats, caps, and all reasonable goods.
 Millinery opening commences next Thursday, the 18th, as seen by adver- tisement in another column.
 Cochrane Bros have hired . plumber from Lenoxdale to assist through their rush this fall. Their stock of stoves, ranges, etc., is unequaled and CochRne Bros are leaders in low prices.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-06
JAMES SPINS A YARN.

He Tells the Story of a Man Who Was
 the Victim of . Mistake
 Postoffice Inspector in Chief Christo- pher O. James is busy man, out some how or other he now and then squeezes In a good story at a leisure moment that makes his duties lighter and makes you feel glad that you saw him.
 A day or two ago l met Inspector James in the corridor of the postoffice lust as he was on the way to the Astor House to take luncheon.
 Say" said the inspector, "I want to tell you something" Then his eyes twinkled, and knew good story was coming.
 'I want to tell you about an expe- rience I had up in the country 8 few days ago. was busy in postoffice case It B., and there were a number of applicants for position. was behind . partition in which there WAS only one window, and the window on this day served for two purposes. One purpose was the regular transmission of post office business and the other was to re- ceive the applications for the position. We'll, there was quite rush for letters and postal orders, and so, too, was there for the job. In order to facilitate mat ters had two lines formed, one on the right, the other on the left.
 Everything ran along smoothly. The letters were given out on the one hand, and as favorable men appeared for the position they were told on tho other hand to pass into little room.
 Finally a young and splendid look ing Irishman came along, poked his head up to the window, and said, seeing which line he was in and being i'm pressed with his looks, Go in that door over there, pointing in the direction. He did so.
 "Wel, in about an hour went into the room and examined one applicant after another physically and mentally until at last the young Irishman came up for examination. t
 "The physician had with me made 2 partial examination, and was so favor ably impressed that he requested the Irishman to step in another room and strip.
 "He obeyed promptly, so far as step | ping into the other room was concerned but in about five minutes he returned with his coat and vest on one arm, his hat on the back of his head and his col lar and necktle and one shoe in one hand "'Phat's this ye be tellin me-sthrip2 "'That's what said,' I remarked. "'Waal, I'll be hanged of I go troc sich bizness os this fur the loikes O ye Do ye think thot I'll p'rade me fgger ful the privilege of havin me bloody money order cashedf Goive me the money ana I'll snake
 "Then I saw had made a mistake, said Inspector James. "The fellow ha6 got in the wrong line. You can bet saw that he got his money, but after spologizing to him, and as he was goins | out, he remarked with a broad grin, |. thought, begorra, that ye wanted some marks to identify me with. .'"-Nev York Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-06

The 250th anniversary of the settlement of the town of Stamford, Ct., will be celebrated Wednesday, October 19.
 Warden l.. H. Chesebro of Stonington has posted notices saying that the law against profanity will henceforth be strictly enforced. The Winsted boulevard Is now completed making delightful drive of about six miles around Highland lake. There is s67 of the Wakefield legacy left.
 The Grant triplets of Torrington celebrated their 71st birthday Wednesday, Sept. Al. A large number of friends paid their respects to this famous trio of brothers.
 winsted will celebrate Columbus day by a great procession. in which the schools, socie- ties, fire department and military will take part. A citizens committee. also, are arrang. ing for other exercises.
 distinguished scion of a notable family intimately connected with the history oi Litchfleld, Roger Wolcott of Boston, has re- ceived the nomination of the Republicans foI Lieut. Governor of Massachusetts. MT Vol. colt Is the son of the late J. Huntington Vol. colt, founder of the Wolcott Library, who
  Enquirer.
 Mrs Gussie V. Darling, of Danbury, mem. Der of the Womans' Relief Corps, was crushed under the wheels of an electric car, at Wash ington. D. O., where she was attending the G. A. R. encampmsnt.
 John s. Parsons, of Unienville, has aban doned his suit against pr King, of Unionville | in setting his broken legs. When the cast was tried to the jury the plaintiff was non suited and charged with costs.
 The Cleveland and Stevenson club of Ridge field, of which Melbert B. Casey is chairman has offered S100 reward for the detection o anybody guilty of giving or taking bribe ol illegally marking ballots at the November election in Ridgefleld.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-06
Eve Openers.

A drummer for wholesale house was trying to sell hardware dealer some electric call bells. He explained at con- siderable length how really essential they were in every well regulated mod ern home. Every room in the house could at slight expense be connected by wire, and it would prove a great con- venience.
 "Here, Uncle Hiram" said the dealer, addressing the owner of farm home near the town; "here's what you need to call those lazy summer boarders of yours when they won't get up in the morning." and he explained the work ings of the electrical call.
 "B'jinks, I got better way'n that. F boarder won't wake up in time for breakfast we jest make a hole through the muskeeter bar of his winder and let the flies in, an after that he's alters around as soon as it's daylight. No, l don't need none O your 1ectricity. I'd rather put my trust in flies. Chicago TSmas
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-06

The recent destruction of John Ryan g house by fire aroused few Canaanites sufficiently to enquire what condition the village fire department was in, and it was suggested that the NEWS publish . statement of tho case. Enquiries of Chief Engineer Strong reveal the fact that there are only 200 feet of hose in the village; but we are glad to state even that limited supply is ready for immediate use, as it is wound on the reel of the hose cart. There was origi- nally more hose than that number of feet but certain sections of hose have burst or decayed and are absolutely useless. Three hundred more feet of hose are needed at once and 1000 feet of hose are actually needed to reach from the nearest hydrant to certain buildings. Two hydrants are needed on Prospect Ave, as there is absolutely no protec- tection to the valuable buildings on that Avenue inasmuch as the nearest hydrant is located near the water trough in the desert. It would seem the part of wisdom and economy to procure two more hydrants and at least 300 more feet of hose before 8 fire breaks out in this village.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-06
HUNTSVILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

G. M. Hanchett, of Bridgeport, spent few days with relatives in this place last week.
 Mir and Mrs 0. K. Booth, of Bridge port, were the guests of Mrs Booth 8 parents, Mir and Mrs Sidney Morris, for short time last week.
 Miss Belle Futile has been the guest of Miss Mary Blodgett for several weeks past; she returned to Hartford last Sat urdav.
 Mrs Horace Landon, of Salisbury and Mrs Ely Ensign and daughter, of Hun tington, w. Va, were at Sidney En- signs the past week. Mrs M. O. Dean has returned to her home after spending week with rela- tives in Rockville.
 George Cooper has lost valuable COW.
 The school at Huntsville, No 3. was closed last week owing to the illness of the teacher, Miss Miner. She has how ever sufficiently recovered to resume her duties, commencing Monday ot this week.
 A number of our people attended the Ct Harrington fair. They report an immense crowd.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-06
Mechanics Fair.

The 18th triennial exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic As- sociation opened at Mechanics Building in Boston, Mass, Oct. 9th and will con- tinue until Dec. 3. The present exhi- bition surpasses all previous efforts, and every department is filled with products of every kind, the outcome of mans in- dustry, skill and ingenuity. The pr1ce of admission is but 25 cents, and one payment admits to every department. Excursions from every point in New England have been arranged at low rates. and it is confidently expected that the attendance this year will reach fully 500, ,OOO people.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-06
KENT.

Monday was "towu meetin" day and was observed in the usual way. Voters crowded around the ballot box, so anx- ious to do their duty for the best inter ests of the town?
 Danbury fair is place of special in- terest to many Kent people this week.
 Robert Watson. of Bridgeport, was in town Sunday.
 Mrs w Watson and son, Cleveland, are spending few days in Waterbury and Hartford.
 Misses Carrie and Daisy Berry left town Monday to attend select school in New Milford.
 Mrs John Chase, South Kent, is quite seriously ill.
 Wm Spooner, who has been visiting his brother Charles short time, re- turned to Chicago, Monday.
 MT and Mrs E. 0. Swift and children, of Ottawa, H., are making their annual visit among friends in Kent. a
 By the breaking of truck, throwing two or three cars from the track, the night freight was delayed near Kent Furnace until about o'clock last Sun. day morning.
 Rev 0. M. Preston and family have recently moved to New Haven. | Rev and Mrs W. H. Kirk have gone | to Vermont to attend Conference and | will remain few weeks with friends. Ia the absence of Rev W. F. Bielby, who is taking vacation, MT Jerome Judd conducted the service at St An drew's last Sunday morning and evenir g
 At the CongI church last Sunday the morning service was conducted by Dea M. O. Gibbs, and sermon was read by | Dr A. L. Futile. Unless one or more of the Revs re turn soon, there may be chance fol mission work here.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-06
LAX EVILLE.

James w. Spur died quite suddenly last Monday morning of typhoid pneu- monia. He had been sick about ten days. The funeral services took place on Wednesday at his late home on the Mt Riga road. Interment at Salisbury. Mir Spur was 64 years of age, and a quiet gentlemany farmer, whom every one respected and honored. He leaves several sons who mourn the loss of a kind father.
 Orville Bradley is very low with liver complaint, and not expected to live more than few days; he is reported as unconscious most of the time.
 At the town meeting last Monday, the town voted no license by AT majority The old selectmen, James Stuart, Sid ney Ensign and James Selleck, were re- elected, also most of the other town off, cers who served last year.
 A large number of our people attend ed the Ct Burlington fair last week and report an immense crowd on Thursday, good trotting and beautiful balloon as- tensions.
 The Lakeville cornet band con- menced to practice again last week, after many months of silence.
 Last week Wednesday, a Harrison and Reid club was organized, with head quarters above the meat market.
 MT and Mrs Thos l.. Norton drove to Winsted last Sunday to attend the fu- neral of the lamented Mrs Colt.
 Miss Allie Miller is still quite low with typhoid fever, but her sister Louise has so far recovered as to be able to sit up in bed.
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-06
DAMN DIES IN JAIL.
The Bank wrecker Ends His Life with .
 Dose of Morphine.

Dose or morpntne.
 BUFFALO, Oct 4-Edward $. Damn, the notorious bank wrecker, has ended his in- famous career with his own hand, adding self murder to his other crimes. He died yesterday evening at the close of the day he was to have been tried for robbing the National Savings bank The cause of death is given by his family physician as rupture of an artery in the brain" It is known, however, that he took opium on Saturday, and the intent of suicide is very slear.
 The news of Dann's arrest caused great excitement when it was made known in June. He was not locked up like com mon criminal at first, but was allowed to go to and from his home under surveillance of a detective. Then it was that Damn made his first and unsuccessful attempt to take his own life. He swallowed twenty nor phine pills. His stomach rebelled, threw of the poison and he lived on in disgrace.
 The examiners found in column after column of figures distractions running back for a long period of years, and con ttnuing up to the very day he was appre- hended, when he stole package of SIG, 900 deposited by ex-Justice Charles Daniels, of the supreme court. The shortage at first was stated at $10O 900, then at 800, 900; then it was said to more than reach the bank s surplus.
 Finally it was learned that the aggregate steal was half million. Before the figures had reached this total Damn had been put in jail on warrants sworn out by indignant stockholders, headed by Alderman Jack yVhfto
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-06
OBITUARY.
Charles F. Watson.

The following notices of the death and funeral of Mir Charles F. Watson appeared ia the Morning Monitor, pub- lished at Springfield, H., in its issues of Sept 30th and Oct Sd respectively. wATsoN-At his residence, s16 North Sixth
 street, at g o'clock p. m, Thursday, septem-
 Der 2eth, 1892, Charles F. Watson, in the
 65th year of his age.
 The deceased was born iu Canaan, Conn.,, Oct 23, 1927, and here he grew to manhood, entered into mercantile pursuits and remained until 1852, when he crossed the plains to California. Two years later he came to Illinois and re- sided at Cairo two years, coming 10 Sangamon county in 1856 From that time until 1889, he lived on his farm three miles northwest of this city. For the past three years he has resided in this city. In June. 1875, he was mar ried to Miss Samantha White, who with their children, Georgia. Alice. Charles Douglas, Willie, Horace and Helene, survive him.
 There remain of his fathers family three brothers: Nathan and William, of Canaan, Conn, and James, of Pueblo, Col. Charles Watson was universally respected and his many manly qualities acknowledged by all who were fortunate enough to share his acquaintance-a lov. ing husband and father, who labored for and with his children, sharing their troubles as we'll as their joys. and bind. ing them to himself by ties that are now so suddenly broken. The family ha- lca ,ol Co k1n tx an honored citizen. The deceased was one of the first members of Elwood Commsndery. No. 6, K. T.
 The funeral of Charles F. Watson took place yesterday afternoon at 30 o'clock from his late residence, 916 North Sixth street, and was largely attended.
 Rev H. W. Cunningham, rector oi Christ church, conducted the services which were very simple and unostenta | tious. After the services the remains were taken in charge of Elwood Com msndery, Knights Templar, who form ed themselves in hollow square under the trees in the yard, and, with bare6 heads, listened to Sir Knights G. N Kreider and s. J. Willett conduct tho burial ritual of the order. The pal bearers were Sir Knights Joseph Myers O. A. Gehrmann, Dr A. B. Hewitt (Chatham) Dr H. Wolgemuth. Dr J. NJ Bell (Rochester), David Talbott. s. P Townsley and E. H. Helmie.
 The floral offerings were very numer ous, and the designs very elaborate. Al the grave, "Nearer My God te Thee, was sung, and a number of Masoni, odes were sung at the residence. Int interment was at Oak Ridge cemetery
Connecticut western news., 1892-10-06
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The annual fair of the Housatonic Agricultural Society was 8 success. The receipts will not vary much from $5, TOO and of this amount $500 was from the sale of tickets at the grand stand.
 The new post office at the old Berk- shire house was opened to the public for the first time Saturday morning. William C.. Hinman, for three years manager at the office of the Berkshire Courier, has entered on his duties as post master.
 Col William l.. Brown and family closed their summer house in this viii lage and returned to New York city, Friday.
 The we'll trained pair of matched steers, which Charles E. Brace. of Cone Farm, Tyringhsm, exhibited at the cat tie show last week, will be taken to the Worlds fair next year.
 Rev F. Re Marvin and wife gave re- ception to the Woman's Literary Club at the CongI parsonage last evening. Several gentlemen also received invita- tions.
 A convention of the Epworth League for the Poughkeepsie District will be held in the Methodist church at Housa- tonic, Oct II. Each young peoples society is invited to send five delegates.
 The new Berkshire Inn has displayed sign of the "Golden Lion, 1892," in front of the lawn on Main street. William J. Warner took the first pre- mium on his onion crop at the far, and first premium for specimens of onions.
 Willie Hamilton, the trotter which took the first prize at the Poughkeepsie races, is owned by O. W. Pixley of this town.
 Henry Rhounds, of Egremont, who peddles milk in this village, had his wagon smashed to pieces by freight train backing upon him at the crossing near the station, Sunday. The horse and owner had narrow escape. Seth l.. Sheldon, who has spent the season at the sea side, returned to town Friday.
 William Stanley, Jr., of Pittsfeld ex- poets to locate his electrical manufactur- ing works in this town, where they were until about five years ago. hemorrages in the stomach Monday and Is in critical condition.
 A plan is on foot to reorganize the monthly market days, which were given up at the end of spring.
 What is home without fiddle? Buy Neeo Guinea fiddle of M. B. Tobey, and the long winter evenings will glide swiftly and musically away. It Is estimated that over 18, 900 people were in attendance on the second day oi the fair of the Housatonic Agricultura Society. This is the largest crowd tha ever gathered on the fair ground in { single day since the Society was formed 51 years ago. The exhibitions given by the trick bicyclist, Charles Turner, were great attraction, but we are sorry tt record that on the third day Mir Turner fell and broke his left arm while at tempting to ride single wheel.