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Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
THE NORFOLK GYMNASIUM.

The Norfolk gymnasium was opened informally on Tuesday, the 9th of July. although the gymnasium proper and bowling alley had been used for quite while. It seems as if it would be more proper to call it club house, as that is it's character. One approaches 1t by curved roadway to the porte-cochere, or. by path from the railway station. It is built of Roman brick with a yellow and brown tiled roof. and is a long, low building. The gymnasium with it's ap- paratus occupies the north end, and the sitting room, hall and small club room being on the south side. The hall Is furnished as 8 room, in red. with & pretty red rug and silk curtains, and this opens into the sitting room. The first thing one notices is beautiful piano, of light oak, and the mantel then attracts one, as the woodwork is quite elaborate. being of oak, with tracery of vines and bead work. A clock is set in the center. This room is furnished in pink aud green, with dainty little green silk curtains shading large bow win dow and window seat.
 But the prettiest thing is tbe piazza which runs on the west side the entire length of the building and is furnished with chairs, sofas and cushions in very luxurious manner.
 The gallery is fitted up so that spec tators can look down on various classes at work. The bath rooms are quite complete in every way. and there are two spray and needle baths.
 Great credit is due MT Levi, the builder, and MT Utton, the plumber, as we'll as to the architect, MT Henry R Marshall MT Crenshaw, of Johns Hop kins University, is temporarily the di- rector, and he is fine athlete in ad- dition to being fine instructor.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
TERRIFIED BY A DOG.
TAs Canine Held a Brave Quartet Pris- oners in a Graveyard for Hours.

oners in a Graveyard for Hours.
 In one of the prominent cemeteries within the central confines of Alleghany county there is 8 lonely pathway which has for some time been utilized by coterie of young society men of the East end as a short cut to their respective homes in late evening hours, after the regular weekly meetings of their social literary club, which holds its sessions every Saturday evening.
 At their last gathering the subject of discussion was Modern Superstition" and when they started homeward at o'clock the next morning they were silently refectful as they entered the initial portal in the fence which Is pre- stunned to protect from intrusion the ground where 'grayeyards yawn." AS they neared the end of their walk within the cemetery limits they were somewhat more than bewildered to discover that the paling in the high fence, which had been missing and granted them pre- viously mode of egress, had been re- placed. One of the burying ground promenaders said to a reporter next morning:
 "That discovery took every vestige of nerve out of our quartet. We had been comparing notes of the pleasures of pleasant evening, and while some at- tempts had been made to discuss the weird scene in the city of the dead, ow- ing to the uncertain lights and shadows of our surroundings, we had become SC accustomed to such attempts that they bod 1fa Nf pnlt d. denly there was the bark of dog. It was an angry and threatening warning. We knew what the sound meant and we knew all about the dog. In the day time he was and is still reputed to be gentle even to strangers, but in the night hours he is considered in the first class as terror not only to possible grave robbers, but also to even gentle manly and thoroughly circumspect cemetery pedestrians. Well, we had just concluded to retrace our steps and take the electric cars home by the long and roundabout route, when we saw that shaggy, big dog making break for us
 "Dodging tombstones and jumping mounds, we reached vault, and in true acrobatlc style four or us were soon astride of cold stone roof with that dog barking at our heels. Our canes helped to keep him at bay, but we were soon convinced that the ami nal could not possibly climb or jump up to us. It was only semisatisfaction, however, for the canine laid down at the side of the vault and assumed a come-down-if-you-dare look. We sat there three hours, when our enemy set up series of terrible howls, and one of the cemetery employees quickly ap- peared upon the scene. He said be knew bullets had no effect on spooks or ghosts, or he might have used his seven shooter, mistaking us for actual visitors from the realm of the dead. Of course our explanation was satisfactory, but as the old graveyard guardian let us out at the upper entrance gate, he said: "sDon't let the ladies know that ceme tery routes are more troublesome thar paying nickel car fares. '"-Pittsburg | Press.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
SAMUEL [. LEWIS.

Another venerable and lifelong resi- dent of this town has passed away. Samuel Lyman Lewis died last Thurs day morning in the house where he was born and where he had spent his life with the exception of nine years, from 1881 to 1S40, when his late brother, Charles, and himself kept hotel in the house where Rev. Dr. Eddy now resides. Samuel l.. Lewis was born April 27, 1S11. His father was a mer- chant and kept store directly across the road from his residence. Many years ago the store building was converted in- to dwelling house and Is now occupied by Mir. Beach and family. Lyman Lew is, as he was called by the majority of people, was quiet, inoffensive man and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Farming was his occupation through life with the exception of the nine years previously mentioned. He never married. but made his home with his brother Charles until the death of the latter in 1875, and since that date relatives have kept house for Lyman or made him home on the old farm where he was born. For several years his mind has been impaired but he has been cared for at his home with the utmost kindness and attention by his nephew, Edward Rose. Although not church member MT. Lewis was liberal sup porter and 8 regular attendant of the Congregational church at East Canaan until prevented by feeble health. His funeral was largely attended at his late residence on Saturday at 2 p. m. Rev. H. Utterwick conducted the services. The bearers were Messrs D. l.. Peirce. E. D. Lawrence, D. l.. Freeman and J. A. Underwood, old friends and neigh bors of the deceased. and they tenderly laid the remains to rest in Hillside cemetery at East Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
Fires at StOckbridge.

About 730 o'clock on Monday even- ing of last week the tower of the Con- gregatlonal church at Stock bridge. Mass. was struck by lightning and set on fire near the weather vane. Stock bridge has no fire apparatus but the citizens rallied with hand pumps and pails of water and they ascended the tower and waited for the flames to slowly descend within reach and then they were extin- guished by the pail brigade. The dam age to the ediice by lightning and water is variously estimated from $500 to $500.
 About one o'clock on Thursday morn ing the passenger station at Stock bridge was struck by lightning and before it was discovered the flames had gained such headway that it was impossible to save the building, which with it's con- tents. and several loaded cars standing on the side track, were entirely destroy ed by fire. The total loss is estimated at over S5OOO.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
Tired of Waiting.

When Labouchere was a clerk ln the foreign office at Washington, one day an aggressively irate countryman of the young attache with grievance present ed himself at the legation and demand ed to see the British minister. He was shown into MT. Labouchere's room, who, with the suavity which never deserts him in the most pressing moments, ex' plained that his excellency was not in.
 "Well," said the visitor, evidently suspecting an attempt to bluff, ''I must see him, and will wait till he comes."
 "Very well," said MT. Labouchere ''pray take chair" and he resumed his writing. At the end of an hour the Britisher, still fretting and fuming asked when the minister would be back
 .I really cannot say exactly" the at. tache answered.
 "But you expect him backY' the visitor insisted.
 "Oh, certainly" said MT. Labouchere
 At the end of another hour the irate visitor, bouncing up, insisted on know ing what were the habits of the minister at that period of the day. Was he likely to be in in another hour?
 "I think not" said MT. Labouchere with an increased blandness. 1.-The fac is, be sailed for Europe on Wednesday and can hardly yet have reached Queens town. But, you know, you said yor would wait till he came in, so I offered you a ir."-London Cor. New Yorl World.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
THE Y. T. ASSOCIATION BENEFIT.

The entertainment for the benefit of the Village Improvement Association at the town hall last Thursday evening was decided success. We tender to all who made the enjoyment of last Thursday evening possible the thanks of the people of Canaan, and, on behalf of the VI A., we will state that we have been requested by one of its officers to say in our columns that the association appreciates and is sincerely grateful for the interest shown in it's welfare.
 The arrangement of the stage was very tasteful, it being hung on all three sides from top to bottom, and across the proscenium, with cheese cloth and cam bric in broad blue and pink perpendic- ular stripes. Potted plants and palms were banked from floor to footlights from side to side.
 Mrs 0. W. Camp and MT Robert D. Peirce sang duo by H. Smart. Miss Emily Doane Newton sang song by D. Buck and another by A. Adam. Mrs Dr Lee played two piano solos, a polka by Bartlett and Blazing Star" by Bohn.
 The banjo quartette, composed of Messrs Henry Reed, John G. Beckley, A. c. Brainard and R. D. Peirce. play ed skirt Dance" by May, and Oar kles Dream" by Lansing. besides other selections as encores, for they were re- ceived with very marked and we'll de- served expressions of the popular ap- proval. Capt Brackett, who had sud- denly grown very corpulent and wore 8 wonderful red vest, gave a hum orous German impersonstion which was really very droll and for which he was reward ed with beautiful floral tribute from some fair sdmirer. John c. Beckley in his make up of kinky wig and burnt cork was an unmistaksble darkey, and rendered the negro mslody by Dumont, Home Made Chicken Pie," with banjo accompaniment, very effectively, receiv- ing hearty recall. MT Heath's repre- sentations of the humorous side of the negro character made erybody laugh immoderatefy. Miss Bragg read two selections illustrating some phases of rural New England life. MT A. ". Nicoll of Yonkers, N. Y. who is becom- ing quite Canaanite, and his sons, Masters A. W. and Albert D. Nicoll, sang three selections, besides encores. This singing was the great feature oi the evening and was listened to with delight. All three showed most thor. ough training, and, though the music was difficult, there was no accompani ment. We do not suppose that the boys are angels, but the tones of theil voices in singing are angelic.
 In the course of the evening Rev Dl Eddy. in short talk on "Timely Top ics," pointed out how our beautiful towr and village could be made more beauti ful. The V. I. A. realizes Ss4.61 from the AAAir.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
Changes in the c. N. E. & W. R.R.Co

Changes in the c. N. E. & W. R.R. Go.
 Circulars were issued last week to the effect that I. A. Sweigard is to be assis- tant general manager; John Taylor, gen. eral traffic manager; and D Jones, comp troller, with offices at Philadelphia. O.. A. Hayes is division freight agent and I. W. Fowler superintendent, with offices at Hartford. F. B. Hook is trainmaster, with office at Hartford W. Fl. Merrill retains his position of super visor in charge of roadway from Hart ford to Silvernails. The office of gen. eral freight and passenger agent is abol- ished. B. F. Kesser is division passe D. ger agent with office at Hartford. Moth ing else is known officially.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
POINT FRS.

Read the probate notices.
 Read advertisement, "Girl Wanted. " Read the new advertisement concern ing w. l.. Douglas shoes.
 Read Wm H. Post < Co.'S announce ment of "Great Special Carpet Sale."
 Don't fail to observe the extraordinary offer made by Photographer Edwards.
 Mrs Thomson wishes to purchase 8 horse. Her advertisement describes the animal wanted.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
A LEADER.

Since its first introduction, Electric Bitters has gained rapidly in popular favor. until now it is clearly in the lead among pure medicinal tonics and altera tives-containing nothing which per mits its use as beverage or Intoxicant, it is recognized as the best and purest medicine for all ailments of stomach, liver or kidneys. It will cure sick head ache, indigestion, constipation, and drive malaria from the system. Satis- faction guaranteed with each bottle or the money will be refunded. Price only 50 cents per bottle. Sold by w. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
MAR RIED.

ANDERSON the home of the bridegroom, on Tobey Hill in this town. July 2, by the Rev Henry Utterwick, Johan August Anderson and Miss Emma Lund- strom, of Omaha, Neb.
 DRuM-HoAe-At Millerton, N. T., June 12, by Rev MT Twichell, Harvey V. Drum and Carrie c. Hoag, both of Canaan, Conn. SpAULDNG-HoPKINs-A Winsted, June 30, by Rev MT Voorhees,, Mir J. E. Spaulding and Miss Grace Hopkins.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07

All over town-rose bugs and buf- falo bugs.
 Mrs W. G. Cargill has recovered from the measles but now has severe cold.
 Judge A. T. Roraback is superin- tending the erection of his summer cot tage at Twin Lakes.
 Miss Fannie A. Holcomb has come home for the summer from the State Normal School at New Britain.
 Mir and Mrs H. 0. Deming, of South Greece, N. r., visited relatives here Monday and Tuesday.
 If in want of good horse for livery or family purpose, inquire at the CoN- NEcTIoUT WESTERN NEWS office.
 Miss Lena Freeman returned from Lenox yesterday. She rode the entire distance on her bicyIe in about five hours
 Mrs Geo s. Fuller and her little son Allyn, are trying to have the mea- sles but have not made success of it at this writing.
 Fred G. Capron, for several years foreman of the New Hartford Tribune, has resigned his position and is at his home in this village.
 Rev M. L D'ooge, one of the pro- fessors at the Michigan University, will occupy the pulpit of the East Canaan Congregational church next Sunday morning.
 -S. s. Hawes, of Housatonic, Mass, attended Charles Everts' funeral at Ore Hill last Friday and remained over night with friends in Canaan and at tended Lyman Lewis funeral on Satur- day.
 -Eighteen newspaper men from Philadelphia went east last Friday in 8 special car attached to the Quaker City express. They were taking observations of the new route from Philadelphia to Boston.
 The Norfolk Savings Bank will sell at public auction on Saturday, July 9th at 3 p. m., the real estate lately owned and occupied by s. Robinson in South Norfolk. Sale to take place on the premises.
 Scarlet fever is trying to get a foot hold at Lime Rock. We hear of the following cases: Miss Hattie McNeil, daughter of N. A. McNell. is recovering Miss Charlotte Barnum, daughter of O.. w. Barnum. has been very ill but yes terday morning she was considered somewhat better. A two-years-old child of MT Amundsen is very sick. The Rockville Evening Journal. after reading our local notice of the sad death of the canary bird in the post office in our last weeks issue, wants to know "which was preparing?" How we wish we could be funny like our witty contemporary Its inquiry is perfectly Heterogeneous. Did our contemporary ever hear of cat attending Children $ Day service, or does it suppose that a cat would consider any preparation necessary if it should? What nonsense! Of course it was the bird that was pre- pairing, probably practicing one or two of it's (the birds solos. Even cats are not bad enough to add sanctimonious hypocrisy to murder.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
DIED-

RocKwELL-At Canaan Valley, July 5, Inez I, daughter of Miles Rockwell, aged IT years. TrBBALs-At South Norfolk, June 27, Freder- ick Tibbals, aged 76.
 LEwIs-In this town, June 30, Samuel l.. Lewis, aged s1 years, monthe and 8 days. GILLETTE--At South Canaan, June 23, Will liam Gillette, agee "A years. HARRIsoN-At his home in Windham, Ohio, July 5th' John B, Harrison, formerly of Cornwall, Conn.,, aged 4S years.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
Fractional Votes in Presidential Con-
 yentiOH.

T. E. Wilson of the New York World kindly furnishes the New Milford Ga zette with the following explanation of fractional votes in the Presidential con- veutions:
 "The representation in the national convention is two delegates for each congressional district and four dele gates-at-large for each state. In ap- pointing the delegates from the con- gressional districts. it is often the cus- tom to name four or six men. one from each of the assembly districts. If six are appointed, the six have only two votes between them. This will give each one-thlrd of vote. Where four men are sent as representatives, each man has one-half vote"
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
A New Paper.

The initial number of the Daily Her aid. published at West Winsted, Conn, appeared on Wednesday evening of last week. It is six column folio and sells for one cent per copy, or will be sent by mail one year for B. %. Its pub fishers will have to hustle, yea hump themselves, if they daily publish as newsy sheet as the first issue, but we congratulate them on the advent of their long contemplated venture.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
The Poaghkeepsie Bridge Sold

Last Thursday the Bridge was sold at auction in Poughkeepsie to John W. Brock, of Philadelphia, representing the reorganization committee of bondhol- ders. The price was S2, ,500,0O
 A new corporation will now be form ed which will be the owner of both the bridge and the C. N. E. & W. Railroad and the latter will become an integral part of the railroad line. It is ssid that the anticipations of usefulness with which the enterprise (the Bridget start ed will now be realized.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
Origin Of Two Weller srorfes.

Many of Dickens stories referred to events much spoken of at the time. The story of the marbles was doubtless founded on tale then current, and the tragedy of the man who killed himself after eating mullins was an elaboration of the account of the suicide of the Hon. MT. Damer, who destroyed himself after surfeit of crumpets- - Notes and
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
Your dealer in paint may have

AouH uCaicH HI pnAHt HIdy nave half a dozen kinds of paint in cans upon his shelves, the only difference you can see is in the label. That's not a guide to you, as you don't know the best kind to ask for. Then if you leave the choice to your dealer, you think he will want to sell you the one he makes the most money on, (quite natural. ) What are you going to do2 You want a good paint-a first class paint-one that will wear we'll, look we'll, and be really econom- ical. We don't mean cheap. A cheap paint may last a year, an economical paint, costing twice as much, may last five years You are in doubt what to do. Try CHILTON and get a color card.
 Ch3ltsn pnsnt 0a Hsv Ys<h nr nxaAsa.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
BLOODSHED AT CARNEGLES
Ten Persons Killed and Many Woun-
 Aah

Two battles took place yesterday be- tween Piukerton men and the workmen at Carnegie's works in Homestead, Penn. Six workmen and four Pinkerton men were killed, and many wounded on each side. The workmen finally procured an old cannon and drove of the Fullerton men. More trouble is feared, and the sheriff has telegraphed to Governor Pat tison to send military force to restore order,
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07

An entirely new race of Indians has been discovered in Labrador.
 Shaded chrysanthemums, yellow and brown, are fashionable bridal bouquets
 Don't say the Smithsonian institute" The name is the Smithsonian institu- tion.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
G. ". 500 WILLIE,
NORFOLK,

NORFOLK, FUNERAL DIRECTOR CONN AND EMBALMER All calls left with O. H. Pease of Canaan, or Russell Baldwin of Southheld will he prompt ly forwarded and shall have immediate ats ton4aOn.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07

Lanes Family Medicine. Moves the bowels each day. In or- der to be healthy this h necessary.
Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at once. Ask your friends about 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-01
AN OFFENSIVE FLAG.
The British Jack Arouses
American Ire.
A Canadian Skipper Floats 1t
Contrary to Law.
Indignant Yankees Baked in an At
tempt to Haul 1t Down.
A Gullib1e Detective Allows an Imper-
portant Prisoner to Escape-A
Race War-Other Eastern
Happenings.
Associated Press Dispatches.

BRIDGEPORT, Ct., Jan. 31.-Today the
schooner Glennon of st. John, N. B.,
sailed into the harbor with the British
jack floating alone from the mizzen, in
direct violation of the American laws
providing that a foreign ensign must be
accompanied by the stars and stripes.
The flag was perceived by the people on
the docks, and, as the vessel passed, the
excited men greeted the flag with Kisses,
mingled with cries of "Haul it down
shoot it'll" Captain Trowbridge OF the
schooner drew pistol and swore he
would shoot the first man who laid
hands on the halyards. When the ves-
sci finally reached Swords wharf, just
in the rear of the Fourth regiment ar
Iiory, there were over 1000 men on the
wharf. They were joined by few armed
militiamen from the armory, who at
tempted to tear down the flag. ~
They were driven off at the revolver's
muzzle by the crew. An American flag
was then hoisted on an adjoining
schooner, and greatly cbeered. The
British jack still floats alone on the
Glennon, but will be forcibly removed
in the morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-01

WASHINGTON, Jan. Following is
the text of the cable sent by Blaine
accepting Chile's propositions for the
settlement OF the difficulties:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.)
Egan, Minister, Santiago:
l am directed by the president to &C.
knowledge the receipt of Pereira's dis
patch OF the 25th inst. 1t has been
communicated to congress and has
given great pleasure to the people of the
United States and to the executive de-
partment. as it restores the correspond
ence between the two countries to a
basis of cordiality and makes, as he be-
lieves, full and honorable adjustment
OF all difficulties easily attainable.
The president notes with qualification
the expressions of regret for and con-
demnation of the assault upon the sail.
ors of the Baltimore, and congratulates
the Chilean government upon it's frank
and ample withdrawal of the Malta cir
cular, and upon the spirit OF justics dis
played toward Egan.
You will assure the Chilean govern
ment that the president will be glad to
meet in the most generous spirit these
friendly overtures. Believing the SUBJ
ject of reparation for assault upon the
sailors now capable of adjustment by the
usual diplomatic methods, the presi-
dent postpones for the present any dis
cussion of the suggestion made by Pere-
ira as to the use of other methods; not
doubling that the sense of justice of
Chile will enable the two governments
speedily and honorably to make full
end of the whole matter.
(Signed) BLAINE.