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Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28

It affords us pleasure to record the fact that Martin Rood is improving steadily, and he rode out yesterday.
 Don't miss it-E. P. Hunt & Co.'S. cloak sale at the Warner House parlors in Canaan, Jan. 3 to inclusive.
 The High school will begin Mon- day, Jan. 9th, with Miss SJ. Roraback, principal, notwithstanding reports to the contra.
 The intermediate department of the High school is expected to begin Tues day, Jan. 3, with Miss Dugan, of Litch- field, as teacher.
 MT M. Madden. the popular con- ductor on the F., R. & N E. road was presented Christmas day with a hand some silver lantern. The globe bears his name surrounded by fancy etchings and was gift from six men laboring on his train.
 It was green Christmas; and for future reference we record the fact that on Dec. 25, 1898, the sun shone bright ly, the mercury registered sixty degrees above zero in the shade, and the mud was about six inches deep. Bicycles were used on the sidewalks but in the mud they were as helpless as locomo- tive off the track.
 Canaan is central point and con- venient to reach by railway trains. The residents of Norfolk. East Canaan. Falls Village, Cornwall, Lime Rock, Lake vile, Salisbury, Ashley Falls and Shef- field should not fail to attend E.. F. Hunt & Co.'S. great cloak sale at the Warner House in Canaan from Jan. 2 to 5 in elusive. Full particulars in adver- Using columns to-day.
 Among the number of people from abroad who spent Christmas with rela- tives and friends ip Canaan were: Miss J. D. Newton, Mir R. O. Newton, Miss Florence Thomson, of New York; A. O.. Brainard, of Ct. Harrington; E. D. Nor ton, of Pittsield; John Rodemeyer, Jr., of New Haven; G. B. Gardner, and family, of Coxsackie, N. Y.; Ulysses Grant Warren. of Syracuse, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
A COMMUNICATION.
Editor o,f he Ne,os

Editor of dse Neps:
 Dear Sir:
 We desire in some manner to express our deep feeling of gratitude to the many in Canaan and vicinity who have by words of comfort and deeds of loving kindness assisted us in bearing our great afaction arising from our double be- reavement, also assuring them that not deed or word will ever be forgotten by us.
 In our own neighborhood we desire to particularly thank Mir and Mrs George O. Peck for their acts of kindness and neighborly love, which words cannot ex- press, to family rendered homeless by firen
 We also wish to express feeling of gratitude to the physicians who worked so heroically and skillfully to save the life of her who was 80 dear to us; and also to the neighbors whose assistance and sympathy were like those of near relatives.
 Yours sincerely. MRS JOHN 0. RoRABAoK AND FAMILY, Sheffield, Mass, Dec 26, 1893.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
He swora In English.

Private Secretary Thurber was telling of an experience he had during recent trip to Europe. "I was in Germany" he said, land I had been travelling for a long time without meeting man or wo- man who could speak English. I got out of my compartment at one station after listening to party of Germans talk for couple of hours in lingo did not un- derstand and entered another in hopes of finding some one who spoke my moth- CT tongue. But the only man there was stolid looking German. sighed and sank back to make the best of it. After bit my companion, whom I knew by his looks could not speak English, felt the need of fresh air and raised the win dow. He did not raise it far enough, and missing the catch it fell with slam and caught his finger at the bottom.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
An Indian Adept and Fortune Teller.

Delhi rejoices in the possession of 8 remarkable fortune teller, whose ex- ploits, according to correspondent, are causing much excitement, and it is strange to have to record that the man appears to have the power of second sight or rather to be able to anticipate the questions he is to be asked.
 He is either very clever impostor or a wonderful phenomenon, for he places no restriction on the questions he should be asked, so that from the most important to the most trivial queries are put to him and answered correctly. He discloses the past and reveals the future with equal facility. A native gentleman, well known and respected in Delhi, visited the "Joshti" with the ex- press object of testing his capabilities for thought reading, and on being ad- mitted into the "Joshti's" presence the latter at once said:
 II know what you have come to ask. You wish me to tell you the date and hour of your birth," and, mirabile dictu, the "Joshti" furnished the gentleman with every particular of his birth, giv- ing the correct date and even specifying the hour of the occurrence. To say the least of it, the man does most extraor. ainAry thtuas. Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
ODDS AND ENDS.
President Garfeld's farm at Mentor n aa haau divided mn into hui1diu0 1ota

President Garfeld's farm at Mentor has been divided up into building lots.
 Take care of what you say before wall, as you cannot tell who is behind it.
 The savings bank deposits in New Hampshire have risen from $41 ,686, 132 in 1884 to SIT, ,024, ,2s2 in 1898.
 In the year 76O A. D., Pope Paul sent the only clock in the known world as present to Pepin, king of France.
 There are few people who can pay just debt without acting as if they were conferring favor.-Atchison Globe. The name Brazil" means ''red wood" or "land of the red wood" The original discoverer called 1t "the land of the holy cross"
 Breathing through the nose is the only proper way to sleep. If you awake in the night and find your mouth open, get up and shut it.
 The family with the longest known pedigree is that of Confucius, which forms the aristocracJ of China. Con- fucius lived $50 years B. O. The earthen lamp used by Epictetus, the philosopher, was sold for S,OOO drachmas soon after the death of that
 worthy In the year 161 A. D. Not less than 1,500 people were tram
 pied to death in the crowds which gath
 cred at the fete given in celebration of
 the marriage of Louis XVI of France, June 21, TITO.
 The $15, 1000, 900 in gold borrowed dur
 ing the Barring crisis in 1890 from the Bank of France was returned by the
 Bank of England few months later in
 the very kegs in which it came. J. H. Hart, curator of the royal bo- tanic gardens, Trinidad, has recently re- | turned from visit to Central America,
 after having successfully transported
 thither no less than 25,000 plants of | Trinidad cocoa.
 An old law, which had been forgotten,
 requires all ships leaving the port of | New York to carry a small cannon, two projectiles and 500 yards of line, so that
 in case the ship should be beached the crew would be able to communicate with the shore. All sailing masters have
 received notice to comply with the law.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
CHRISTMAS IN THE CHURCHES.

This season, for various reasons, we find it impossible to devote the usual amount of time and space to a.report of the Christmas festivities in the churches, but we make brief mention as follows:
 The Methodist church was quite elab- orately decorated with evergreen wreaths and emblems. The platform was nearly hidden by trees. and over the arch behind the desk were the words "MERRY CHRISTMAS. Monday evening was devoted to the Christmas exercises which consisted of singing hymns and carols. responsive readings, recitations by the little people, Rev T. s. Bonds address to the children, and the reception of contributions for the Brooklyn, N. Y., hospital. The desk had been removed and in it's place was manager filled with presents. which, at the close of the exercises, were dis tributed to the children.
 St. Joseph's church on Christmas day was very prettily decorated with evergreens. Mass was celebrated at 7. 30 2. m. and High Mass at II a. m. Rev Fr Bannon complimented the choir for the excellent music rendered. At noon the presents from Christmas tree were distributed to the children.
 The Pilgrim church deemed it ad. visable to postpone their exercises from Sunday evening to Wednesday evening, and they took place last evening. The church was neatly trimmed by a rope of evergreens festooned entirely around the four sides of the auditory. A tall and we'll proportioned Christmas tree we'll laden with presents and decorated with lighted tapers and with strings ol pop corn. stood on the platform. The exercises consisted of Christmas carol service entitled "Good Will To Men in which responsive readings, recita tions, and singing were the principa features. Revs o. D. Milliken and T 8. Bond made interesting addresses tc the children; and Superintendent Sam A. Eddy very pleasantly carried out hil part of the program and distributed tho presents.
 | We will add that all the Christmas festivities have been largely attended every seat in the churches being occu pied, as persons of different denomina tions have in turn attended each festi l val. which is practical illustration 0 "Peace on Earth. Good Will to Men. The children's festival as Christ churcl
 will be held this (Thursday) evening and will be reported in the next issu of the NEWS.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
POINTERS.

Read Board of Relief notice,
 Boar and bull for service. See adv.
 Report of the condition of the Nation al Iron Bank is published in another column.
 B. P. Huut & Co.'S. new advertise ment is of deep interest to the ladies of Canaan and vicinity. Read it.
 A great slaughter of prices of season. able goods has begun at Wm. Nisbet's store in East Winsted. For full par ticulars see adv.
 Better go without your supper than to neglect reading E. Hollister < Sons announcement concerning their semi annual clearance sale of cloaks, dress goods. hosiery and underwear.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
The pandelion Road.

A certain railroad in the west is very much in need of an equipment of scythes, mowers and the like. In the proper sea- son dandelions grow in such profusion on it's right of way that the passing train mats them down on the rails and the moisture pressed out, which is very ole aginous, causes the wheels to slip badly. Passengers have been known toabandon the train and walk to their destination. The road has been styled by the facetious public as the "Dandslion road" an ap- pellation for which no reason need be given. n.--Hardwars.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
Death of Father and Son .

MT Leonard Dickinson died at his home in Hartland last week Tuesday night of typhoid pneumonia. and the next night his son Norton, aged 36, died of the same disease. Mir Leonsrd Dickinson was one of the prominent men of Rartland and represented the town in the General Assembly of 1886 -Winsted Citizen.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
Tough For To bacco Growers.

Fine outlook for the tobacco growers {! A Connecticut valley firm which has paid out $l00. 900 annually to growers, now shuts it's warehouse, without buy ing cents worth of this years crop, and other buyers are offering dlsmally low prices. Something like 10000 growers in this valley would like to have a chance to veto the Wilson bill in ad- vance Springfield Union, Dec. 25.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
MOw,s rHIsr

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F.J. CHENEY & O., Props, Toledo, O
 We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transac- nons, and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm.
 WEST TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, WALDINa. KINNAN & MARVIN. Wholesale Druo.
 gists, Toledo, Ohio.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internallv act- ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Testimonials sent free Price 7sc per Bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
Perhaps the Queen. Oldest Subject.

Polly Thompson, generally supposed to be the queens oldest subject, died TO- gently at the Camberwel workhouse in her forth year. She attained her 107th birthday last June, and was then the re- cipient of letters from the queen, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of York. In spite of her great age Polly Thompson, who had never been mar ried, retained her faculties and was &C., customed to chat pleasantly with visit ors concerning events which occurred in her young days. Until lately she en- joyed fairly good health, and as recently as September last was able to go with an excursion party to Rye House. Cardiff, CWales) Western Mail.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
An Artificial Foot For . Peacock.

We have heard of cat with false teeth, horse with spectacles, 8 COW with a wooden leg, and now here is Q gentle man writing to The Field to ask where he can obtain an artificial foot for his peacock This speaks well for humane people who love to be called foolish in 8 good cause. It will be real kind of The Field to publish the results of the naive inquiry, and how the peacock liked bis foot when he got it.-Boston Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28

By simple rule the length of the day and night, any time of the year, may be ascertained by simply doubling the time of the suns rising. which will give the length of the night, and doub- ling the time of setting will give the length of the day.-Exchange
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
Worth Double the Money.

Send at once to John Sebastian, G. T. A, o. R. I. & P. R. R., Chicago, Ill , and receive, postage paid, the slickest deck of cards you ever handled. Only ten cents per pack. in stamps or coin.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28

he exclaimed in the very best English I have ever heard.
 "I put out my hand to him. 'Shaker I said. He did so, and we chatted gayly through the rest of the trip. Chicago Post
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
N. ". &N. E. Receiver.

On petition of the anti-McLeod fac tion of the New York & New England road Hon Thomas O. Platt, of New York, has been appointed receiver.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
Atchinson Roads Receivers.

The Atchinson, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad system passed into the hands of receivers Dec. 23. The receivers ap- pointed were J. w. Reinhart, J. J. Nc Cook and J. O. Wilson.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
NOTICE!

The Board of Relief of the town Of North Canaan will meet at the Town Hall in said town on the first Monday of January, tlst) 1894, at o'clock in the forenoon, and will adjourn from time to time till they shall have completed the duties imposed upon them by law.
 Dated North Canaan, Dec. 21, 1893.
 GEORGE w CowDREY,l
 EDWARD s. RoBKRrs, Board of Relief.
 A. B. GARFIELD,1
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28

DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE IL NATIONAL IRON BANK. at Falls Village, in the State of Connecticut, at the close of business, December l9 1893. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts. SPAS, ,569 69 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 140 75 U S. Bonds to secure circulation. 50OO0 % Premiums on U. s. Bonds. $500 % Banking house, furniture and Due from National Banks (not Re- serve Agents) 167 3S Due from State Banks and bankers. 1909 28 Due from approved reserve agents. A, ,468 IS Checks and other cash items 94 10 Tax due from nonresident stockholders 200 20 Notes of other National Banks 1l0 % Fractional paper currency, nickels oo os LAWFUL anu fsoss. MONEY RESERVE IN BANK. VIZ: Specie. Specie ~ 11,225 % Legal tender notes. 4,3OO % Redemption fund with U. s. Treas urer (5 per cent. of circulation.l 2.25O OO Total. sse1, ,s24 GA LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid In. $200, 900 % | Surplus fund. 4S,O0O Oo Undivided profits, less expenses National SIa % Bank % notes outstanding. 44.OOO % | Due to other National Banks 7,6o3 66 Individual deposits subject to ch'k. 55,662 79 Demand certificates of deposit. 6,2ls 0l
 Total. $s61 ,924 6i STATE OF CONNECTICUT, es
 County of Litchfeld. I. Dwight E. Dean, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the ] above statement Is true to the best of my i knowledge and belief. DWIGHT E. DEAN, Cashier, J Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of December, 1893 i WILLIAM K. HUBBKLL, Notary Public.
 Correct Attest :-
 A. 0. RANDALL, E. ". HPUKR, Directors.
 H. 0. GAYLORD.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
The National Iron Bank,
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of this bank, for the election of directors. &c.. will be holden at their banking house in Falls Village on Tuesday, January 9th, 1894. at ten o'clock a. m. DWIGHT E. DIAN, Cashier. Falls Village, Conn.,, Dec. 8, 1898.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-13
New England Banking Companies SuSp"n
 With Unknown Liabilities.


 PROvIpENCE, Oct. l3 \ great sensation has been created in banking and business circles by the announcement uf the ~uspcn- sion of the banking frm~ of Wilhour, Jack son < Co and sheldon X Piuncy. ThCs" concerns were classed among the strongest h New England, the banking house of Wlbpur. Jackson X Co having been in eN istence 9 score of years and their stondinE has been \ Nc.
 They have in the past negotiated hea~ fly n nuni-ipal bonds, among others those q cke ci:ies ot D,ov3der-e nd C1Stc- 22c western cities,
 The present nembers Of the house arc Senator Joshua T. .Wilbour of Bristol chair man of the finance committee of the 4oSl-- lature, and B. S Jackson. Tho house of sheldon & Binney has been in existence about seven years. The hrnl consists Of Charles H. Sheldon, Jr., and William Binney, Jr. Both members of this firm were at one time junior members | of Wilbour, Jackson X Co, from which house they withdrew and started n bank ing and brokerage headquarters of their | own.
 At both houses the greatest secrecy is maintained regarding the liabilities or the condition of the firms. | DENVER, Oct. 13.-The failure of promi' nent firms in Providence is not thought to | be due to the nature of their investments in 1 Denver. The s, 800, 900 Denver City Cable railway bonds were placed by Wilbour Jackson & Co, and also the SS0O, 900 bonds | of the West End Electric Railway company
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-13
Wind Blew si1ty-.lx Mile. an Hour.
Much Damage In EIortda.

IA, K>uNVILIE. Oct. l3.-One of the most terrible wind and rain storms ever known here is raging along the Florida coast, ex- tending inland about 30 miles The storm is regular West India cyclone, and has been felt in this vicinity during the last two days, gradually increasing in severity.
 Reports received this morning from Key West state that the storm passed over that city Tuesday and Wednesday, doing much damage, Reports from St. Augustine are to the effect that the city is partially sub merged by water backing overth sea wall. Full particulars cannot be had.
 Pablo Beach, Nayport and Fernaadino, places near here. are in great peril, espe- cially the first two named, which are great ly exposed to the sea
 Trains on the Jacksonville, Mayport and Pablo railway and the Jacksonville and Atlantic railroad have been stopped by the high rains.
 Reports from Titusville state that the storm passed over that place in a north westerly direction blowing G0 miles per hour. GrCat fears are enteNtimcd that there is great loss of life at Huntsville and many other places on the coast.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-13
BRIEFLY TOLD HAPPENINGS

The Infanta Eulalie is in London.
 Five hundred glass workers in 1ithn, O., are on strike.
 Pennsylvania Christian Endeavorers are in session at Reading.
 The buildings of the New Boston colliery at Pottsville, Pa, were burned
 Harry Shields, a laborer at Jetfersonville, Ind, has fallen heir to slo0OO0.
 The Otis company's cotton mills at Ware, Mass. have started on full time.
 Five men were badly scalded by an eX- plosion in power house in Chicago.
 Peter Pearson, postmaster at Lewiston, s. D, shot his wife and then himself on the prairie.
 Arthur Dewitt Cochrane of New York has been appointed captain of the Yale freshman football eleven.
 A death occurred today in Lambeth, a part of London, which it is suspected was caused by Asiatic cholera,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-13

placed in her hold amidships. This made her set lower in the water and increased her load water line. Her owner stated In an interview that in order to shorten her water line he had frightened her and cut away her forefoot, so that she has been nearly one foot shorter than when she raced in British waters and made a phenomenal record among British boats. Lord Dunraven arrived at the con- clusion that be had frightened the boat too much, and he therefore decided to put in more ballast before another race takes place
 After the additional ballast had been put aboard and made fast the Valkyrie was measured again. The increased length of water line cuts down the time allowance which the boat received from the Nigilant from 1 minute IS seconds to l minute 8 seconds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-13
No ncport. rrom the sonth.

WASHINGTuN. Oct. l3. The cyclone hich originated in the Bahamas and has been moving slowly uorthwcstward was report ed last night as being central east of Jack sonVillc. No reports from signal stations south of that city have been received. relc- graphic communication south of Savannah and Charleston has been interrupted since late yesterday afternoon. lt will he impUS siblc tu ascertain the cNtcHt of tho storm hcS ond these cities uuiil the wires are rv paired
 A dispatch from Augusta. tia. sad that heavy rain hpd f'll,n there Hll the after noon aud continued al night The signal service there predicts that the West Indian ,vclone will rot roach Augusta until n"rr-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-13
VALKYRIE ALTERED.
Another Ton of Lead In Her Hold Raises
 Her Water Line.

NEW YORK, Oct. 13-The international cup race today will be the same that ended without finish on Wednesday over a course IS miles to windward or leeward of the Sandy Hook lightship and return. The weather bureau predicts gale for the the race, and the shippers of both yachts say that they want good stiff blow to show what their boats can do. Theindica- tions are that the race will be with housed topmasts and the liveliest of the series.
 On the Valkyrie a change has been made which Lord Dunraven thinks will make her a better foe for the Vigilant than she has been. An extra ton of lead ballast was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-13
Hot Fight wIth ontInw.

MCALEsTEI, I. T., Oct l3 - Deputy United States Marshals Cannon and Stan field had a lively fight with the Woodland gang of outlaws near Fifty-two Springs:
 There were four desperadoes-Joe Pierce, Sam Woodland, Lou Thompson and G Sof- kin. X hot fight was waged for more than were fired. Joe Pierce WAS killed, and all the outlaws horses were killed All of the other outlaws were wounded, but escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-13
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

John Collins of l5 South Leonard street left for New York today and will sail tomorrow for Queenstown, Ireland.
 Edward Cleary, aged 62 years, died this morning at his home, 74 Charles street. The remains will be taken to Arden, N. Y. for interment.
 J. II. Kelly, drug clerk for the past year at R. c. Partree's Brooklyn store. has accepted position with Charles r. Han non of Hartford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-13
MOVES ACCEPTED.
The MIssIOnary Who Taught That There Is
 Probation After Death.

WORCESTER, Mass, Oct. l3,-The Amer ican board of foreign missions decided to accept Rev. w. H. Moves as missionary to Japan. There was an animated discus sion over a resolution to reject him. Mir. Moves has taught the doctrine of probation after death In the res oluuon this was termed ''looseness of views on the inter. pretation of the Scriptures"
 Mir. Moves appointment has been twice declined owing to his views. Yesterday, however, the clergymen rallied to his sup port. His appointment was confirmed by vote of lo6 in his favor and a4 against him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-13
An Aeronaut's Fatal Honeymoon Trip.

ROME, Oct. l3.-The aeronaut Charbon- net, who was married three days ago, set out with his bride and two friends to go in a balloon over the Alps 10 France. Wednes- day the balloon struck glacier in the Ital- ian Alps, The car was smashed. and all the travellers were thrown out Charbonnet was killed instantly and his wife and friends were injured severely