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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-03

The grand military Ball at the cap
itol last night was glowing success.
hundreds of military men, town dudes
and celebrities from other portions OF
the state and Austin thronged the
big representative hall to overlooking.
Maidens of benileting loveliness,
bellies of state reputation and matrons
of becoming dignity posed in review
before the eye of the lookeron. 1t
was a grand sight, a wealth of color
and beauty, success pronounced and
significant The pleasures were contin.
ued until after 2o'clock this morning,
and it's remem brance will linger in the
minds of all participants for months,
aye years. The military ball by the
citizens of Austin to the visiting mi
litia was grand success.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
LORANCE DEMING.

MT Lorance Deming, whose death occurred on the 23d inst, had been a resident of thisstown for the last 38 years. He was born in Green River, N. r., and would have been 87 years old in July next. Fifty-one years ago he married Sarah West. of Sheffield, Mass. i, whom he has survived for 25 years. Their only child, Julia, is Mrs Harmon Schamerhorn, of this place, from whom he had never been separated. MT Dem ing's death was caused by old age and paralysis. For more than a year he had been very feeble, requiring the con- stant attention of either his daughter or granddaughters. With MT Deming passes away the last surviving member of his family.
 It Is the unanimous testimony of those who best knew the deceased that he was an industrious, laborious man, tbat he was always friendly and good height bor, and it can be truthfully said of him that he had no enemy.
 MT Deming's funeral took place at Christ church in this village on Satur. day. Rev F. w. Barnett oficiated, read ing the burial office of the Episcopal church. The interment was in the low CT cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
SNlFkINS WENT HUNGRY.

| How an Artist In Hard Luck Lost SQuars Meal by Being Gallant. | Young Snifkins had been travelling in hard luck. At least that is how he en- pressed himself He had managed to eke out bare living by making sketches | from time to time for an enterprising firm who used his drawings to illustrate their extensive advertisements. But with the close of the Christmas season poor Snifkins found his occupa- ton gone, the firm having notified him that his services were no longer required. Snifkins left his room one morning feeling that the last straw had been ap- piled. He could no longer bear the bur- den. Visions of suicide by various methods began to fit through his brain when it suddenly occurred to him that he was hungry. He consulted his finances and found that he had exactly 90 cents. ssAt least," he thought, "Pn have one I square meal and then"-
 "Why, MT. Snifkinsl How do you do2 Pm so glad to see youp
 MT. Snifkins looked up at the fair creature who had broken in upon his reveries. It was pleasing vision. She was petite and pretty, and more than once had Snifkins felt his heart futter when in her presence.
 Indeed, Miss Grace" he replied, q am right glad to see you. But where are you goingY' Snifkins had forgotten | all about his intended suicide-and his appetite.
 "Tm going to florists" replied the | 1aor oraot,,ro aayI xyo,1 r,,r1c ,or,, with me. I'm going to buy some punches of holly. We're going to decorate our Sum- | day school, you know. And" with be- vitching smile, you'll help me carry the holly home, won't youp'
 Of course he would. He would be | only too happy. He watched her while she was making her purchase. Then he I noticed her fumbling about her pockets "How stupid" she remarked. "I de- clare, I've left my purse at home. Well, !" addressing Snifkins, 'I hate to bother you, MT. Snifkins, but I've forgotten my purse. need 87 cents. If you will"- ''Oh, certainly, with pleasure" replied the young man, handing out his last 90 cents. Would you like any morer "This is quite sufficient, l" she answered
 "Thank goodnessl' mentally ejaoulated MT. Snifkins as he trudged along by her side carrying the punches of holly. Then he remembered how hungry he was and wondered whether she would ask him to dinner. As for the young lady her self, she regaled her companion with all sorts of airy nothings as they walked along, and when they had reached her | home the episode of Snifkins' ST cents
 had entirely slipped her memory.
 "I am so much obliged, my dear Mir. Snifkins," she exclaimed, relieving the latter of his burden as a servant in re- sponse to her ring had opened the door.
 Do come and see me some time. would
 ask you in now, but we are just about
 to dine, and we are going to have such a
 wretched dinner today"
 That was all. She had disappeared,
 and poor hungry Snifkins with his three
 solitary coppers wended his way up town in silence.-New York Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
THE WANGUM CLUB.

The gentlemen's club, which we men, toned last week, was formally organized on Thursday evening, March 23. under the name of the Wangum club. Twenty members were admitted and the follow ing officers elected: President, J. Hen ry Roraback; vice-president. Dr H. l.. Ross; secretary, F. N. Brown; treasurer, Henry D. Reed. A board of managers was also elected consisting of the above named officers and the following execu tive committee: George fl. Clute. John G. Beckley, Arthur P. Freeman. The club will furnish temporary quarters, in 8 few days, in the second story ot 0. H. Pease's building on Railroad street. The board of managers will receive ap- plications for charter membership until the 10th of April. The club starts with fattering prospects and will undoubted- ly have charter membership of over thirty. We wish the organization a successful continuance of it's present bright outlook.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
More Collisions.

There were two reag-end collisions on the F. R & N E. road on Monday, ore Ill the morning and one in the night. The first collision occurred at Simsbury. The first train was freight, east bound, with Penn. Poughkeepsie X Boston crew in charge of Engineer Schermer- horn. This train was overtaken by au- other freight. The engineer of the sec ond train reversed his engine and jump. cd. as usual, and escaped without injury. The caboose was wrecked and the front of the engine badly injured. Nobody hurt.
 The second collision was at Copake, N r., and also between two freights The overtaking train, in this case, struck the other with such force that the en- zine was nearly ruined aud the caboosf was set on fire, the flames spreading to two other cars which were burned to ashes. The engineer and! fireman sav- ed themselves by jumping in time In both cases the wrecks were cans ed by running trains at too short inter vals. These collisions ''come high, but the P. & R, people must have them.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
Forgot Their Tact.

Women are called the tactful sex.
 Two women came to the Court Street theater on Saturday afternoon in search of third woman whose father had died suddenly. The matinee was in progress and the curtain was up.
 The doorkeeper bade them wait till the act was over, and then cautioned them against breaking the sad news to their friend while she was in the theater.
 "Just tell her she is wanted at home" he said, "and get her out as quickly e possible"
 In few minutes there was mighty noise from within, and the two women emerged supporting their friend, who was shrieking and throwing herself about She was taken from the building in a fainting condition.
 Doubtless the scene was renewed ct frequent intervals on the road home. The awkwardness of the messengers had added difficulties to their own task as we'll as spoiled the pleasure of large number-of people.
 "Therer' said the doorkeeper in dis gust, ''thats just like a woman. You can tell man something, and he'll see the point of 1t, but women go all to pieces in emergencies. Buffalo Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
r. M c. A.

The State Committee of the Connec- tlcut Young Mems Christian Associa tions has just issued it's annual report.
 The mem bership of the A Associa- tions is 8010 as against TOTO last year. Ten Associations have buildings valued at $4l1, 1000, and other real estate valued at STA, 4,700 Two Associations have en- dowments aggregating $70,0OO Fifteen Associations have conducted 84 educa- tional classes; 13 do special work for boys; 10 report 380 professed conver- sions.
 The report contains the proceedings of tue Annual State Convention, and valuable papers and addresses, besides a list of paid officers, State and District Com mittees, etc. Among new features taken up during the year are: District work; Industrial Education; Education al Exhibit at the State Convention; in. troducing young men to Christian ac- quaintance when they leave home.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
TIE WS.

A horse was recently hired from the livery stable in Collinsville and afterwards left tied
 to tree in the woods, where 1t was found dead, having starved to death. The payroll of the Gilbert Clock O., of WInsted, Is said to average S10,000 & month. tribe of the Order of Red Men has been ] instituted in Thomaston with membership l of 78.
 Norfolk claims the notoriety of having had
 the largest snow drift in the county this win- l ter, the record being 34 feet. The Rev Gerald Stanley Lee, pastor of the Cong'l church at sharon, has accepted call
 to Park church at West Springfield, Mass.
 The Hon Charles P. Lyman, of New Pres
 ton. and David E. Soule, of New Milford, have
 been appointed commissioners of Litchheld county, the former for the term expiring
 July l, 1895, and the latter for that expiring July l, 1897
 The local coal dealers at Litchfleld have re-
 duced the price of coal fifty cents ton State Attorney James Huntington of Litch-
 field county is being mentioned as promi- | nent candidate for seat on the Supreme
 Court bench.
 The April term of the Litch1eld county Su-
 perior Court will be presided over by the
 newly appointed judge, Ralph Wheeler of New London.
 Dwight J. Thrall, of the Connecticut Hu- | mane society, says that never before has | there been so much suffering among dumb
 animals in this state as during the last three
 months. At the present time the society has 25O animals in its possession that are being cared for.
 The steady growing demand for crinoline, | in spite of the better class of women protest I ing against it, has forced the manufacturers
 to get to work. The Ansonia O. X O. com
 pany has begun the manufacture of the wire E~and the tape for crinollne and hoop-skirts.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
A "BuIldoso Calf.

Mule footed hogs, wonderful mal- formed sheep," live mastodons and sea serpents are all thrown in the shade by the reports which come from Ireland of 'sbulldog" or dragon" calf. The creature is the offspring of a 2-year-old Jersey heifer belonging to Colonel Doud, of Marcus Landing. A front view of the monstrosity, when its body is hidden from sight, instantly suggests the pres ence of good sized bulldog. It has the dropping red lips, the cropped ears and bony head in perfection. The fore feet seem to be a cross between claws, pawa and hoofs. The hind ones are calf hoofl all right enough, but they are turned the wrong way, the result being that the creature appears to have the tail on the wrong end.
 A side view of the head, especially when the calf's mouth is held or propped open, reminds one of the pictures of the old oriental dragons, the enormous, lid less, staring eyes adding to the resem- blance. Some accounts of the freak say that it has the "wool of dog on the forequarters and the regulation Jersey hair behind" There is no noticeable difference in either the color or texture of the beasts hairy covering. One odd thing is double row of what are said to be "real dragon scales" along the belly.--St. Louis Republic.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
Josh Had a Chill.

When the cholera came to San Fran cisco in 1851, Josh Ravens, well known citizen of those days, suffered 8 bad attack of cholera scare. He pur- chased the first day large bottle of "cholera preventive" recommended to him by some one, and put it in his coat tail pocket, but while seated in the office of friend, discussing the plague, Ha- vens suddenly arose, turned pale and rushed for the office of Dr. Hastings, a well known physician of that time. Doctor" ssid he, ''is local chill sign of choleraY "Where is your local chillp' inquired the medico. Josh indi- cated the neighborhood of his pistol pocket. The doctor placed him on a surgical table and made an examina- ton, but the "local chill" was found to be due to the cholera medicine, on which the terrified Ravens had incau- Eously sat.-San Francisco Argonaut
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
NEW MARLBORO.
Received too late for last issue.l


 Mir and Mrs Dennis Hayes, of Win sted, Ct spent Sunday in town.
 At the annual town meeting held Mar. 20, the following officers were elected Selectman 3 years, Grove Gaylord; as- sessor 3 years, Wilbur Underwood school comsittee years, Rev A. w. Field; constable and collector, John T. Noonan. In addition to raising money for support of schools, highways, etc, the town voted to raise S750, to build an iron bridge near the creamery in Mill River It also voted to put in a watering trough in New Marlboro vil- lage.
 The superintendent of schools in his report recommends that the schools in Huxley, Smith, and Reyes districts be consolidated with other schools in the town.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
POINTERS.

Dr Kendall has changed his location. Read his business card.
 Please observe tue change made in Henry G. Williams business card.
 A rare opportunity to buy pleasant place in the village of Lakeville. See adv.
 J. H. Roraback has hung out his shingle. We wish him success. Read his business card.
 Don't you want one or more of the articles mentioned in Geo V. Capron's new advertisement?
 On and after April 9th look out for Frank F. Barnum when the bell rings. For explanation, read his new adv. Now is the time to buy at the Rose Terrace poultry yards four choice va- rieties of eggs for matching. See adv. All whose eyes, ears, noses or throats require attention should read Dr c. w. Browns business card in another col umn.
 Read Catlin's opinion of bicycles, and hose pipe tires, and then either use your own judgment or investigate the subject.
 Ladies'! Please notice the attractions ir new dress goods, gloves, capes and jackets mentioned iu Wm Nisbet's new advertisement.
 Read the business card of the New Beardsley House, and whenever you visit West Winsted call at that mod ern hotel-and see for yourself whether or DO the business card tells the truth Peetz is going to take the advice of Horace Greeley and go West. But pre- vious to going he will distribute his $1, ,0O0 stock of boots and shoes in souv- enirs to his friends. If you don't be- lieve it, read his adv.
 Especial attention is called to s. $. Newton & Co.'S advertisement. Many of our readers know s'Sam" Newton. He travelled through this section for | fifteen years; and some of you are still using the watches and silverware you bought of him many years ago. He travels no more, but he now speaks to you through the columns of the NEWS. Listen to hlml
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
Beware of Ointments for Catar rrh that
 Contain M ercury

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
 Contain Mercury, as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole sys- tenn when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable phy- sians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by E. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, O., contains no mercury {, and Is taken internally, and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Oatarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It Is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by E. J. Cheney & Go.
 Areold hy Druaeists, 70 ssuts.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
Rev. pr. Vincent Dead.

The Rev Leonard M. Vincent, D. D., one of the oldest ministers of the New York Conference of the Methodist Epis- cnpal church, died at Poughkeepsie,N N. Y on the 25th inst,of pneumonia after a weeks illoess in his 79th year. One of his sons. Rev. Dr. Marvin R. Vincent, is professor in the Union Theological Seminary of New York.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
DI ED.

CoLBY-At Goshen, March IT, Geo R. Colby. a veteran of the Nineteenth Conn. Vols. aged o1.
 LANoKToN-At Torrington, March IS, Mrs Nancy Lanckton. aged 80. SHEPAnD.At West Cornwall, March 25, Gym thia, widow of the helateElbertShepard,a ,aged74 KE1LEY-At Great Harrington, Mass, March 24, Peter Kelley, aged 75. LANE-At Ct Harrington, Mar. 19, Everett E Lane, only child of Walter and Bertha Lane aged months IT days. .(Corrected.) DKMINa-In this village, Mar. 23, Lorance Deming, aged 86.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30

Men and officers of the pollce force, who are exposed day and night to all sorts Of weather, should keep Salvation Oil, the infallible cure for rheumatism aud neuralgia. at their homes. They cannot afford to be without it. % cts
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30

CURTIss -KnMER-In this village at the M k parsonage, March 27, by the Rev T.S. Bond, Elbridge E. Ourtiss, of Clayton, Mass, and Alice Kilmer, of Sheffield, Mass.
 LILLE -CoLLINs-At Great Harrington, Mass. March 25, by Rev I. s. Hartley. D D. Charles M. Lillie. of Denver, Col, and Mrs Alice Victoria Collins, of Great Harrington. PuLvKR-DECKER-Atth the home of the bride in Falls Village, Conn.,, March 29, by the Rev l.. A. Robbins, MT Charles D. Pulver and Miss Ina Decker, all of Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
Methodist Episcopal Couference

The conference of the Methodist Epis- copal church for the District of New York will be held at Tarrytown, N. r., on April 9th. Bishop Walden, of Cin- cinnati, O., will preside.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
A Paradise of Thieves.

CHICAGO, March 25.-Chief of Detec- lives John Shea says that Chicago is becoming paradise of thieves. Thugs and low criminals are coming here hour ly from all parts of the globe.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30

If you receive nine-tenths of a gallon of paint, you should pay only nine-tenths of the gallon price. The United States standard gallon is one of tue many good points about the Chiffon Paint. You can rely on the correct measure always. And, as you get more quantity in the goods. so also you get better quality. They are made only with pure inseed oil and the best tur- pentine driers, no ill smelling benziue. They cover more surface properly coUer it, mind you-than any other paint known. and they are more durable, for the oil and pigments are mixed and ground together seven times by machiu- cry.
 Chiffon Paint Co.,. New York and Boston.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30

Winter will finger long the lap of spring when the wonderful line of Spring Clothing displayed by Belden. Jack Frost will willingly beat and give the boys chance.
 This wonderful line is compete in every detail Fashion able garments in all styles and sizes for boys youths and underwear and furnishing goods in every conceeabe variety
 All the latest styles of Soft Hats Spring Ovecoas for the Million Speciality ocustom goods from the old and well known houses of Browning, King Co.,. New York C.. w Simmons & Co.,, Boston, The Carroll Clothing Go, Elmira.
 Come and while the line is full and will do you good,
 BELDEN, the CIothier. FALLS VILLAGE. CONN.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30

Men of all professions and trades,
 ministers, lawyers, merchants and me- chanics uniie in indorsipg Dr Bull s Cough Syrup the old reliable cure for all bronchial and pulmonary troubles as the best household remedyin the market.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30

The death rate in New York city is very high at present. over 200 deaths being reported day.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30

10000 Cases of Grip i'm New York.
 NEW YORK, March 25.-The Adver- tiser estimates that there are 10000 cases of grip in this city. The disease, however, Is less fatal than last year.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30

The new SPRING GARMENTS are very captivating, with their pretty combinations of Ribbons, Velvets, and Embroidered de- signs, and so are the JACKETS, with the new shaped sleeve and Butterfly shoulder cape.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
E
 CURES MALARIAL.
 POISON
LIFE HAD NO CHARMS.

LIFE HAD NO CHARMS. For three years was troubled with mala- rial poison, which caused my appetite to fail. and I was greatly reduced in flesh, and life lost all its charms I tried mercurial and potash remedies, but to no effect. l could getno relief. then decided to try SSxS A few bottles of this wonderful S0 medicine made a complete and permanent cure, and now enjoy better health than ever.
 ]. A. RICE, Ottawa, Kan. Our book on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
 SWIFT SPECIFIC O., Atlanta, Ga
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30
BORN,
MARRIED.

SHUMwAY At Litchfleld, March 20. daugh-
 ter to MT and Mrs Charles E. Shumway.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30

Nature should be assisted to throw ofimpuritieso ofthe blood. Nothing does it so we'll, so promptly, or so safely as Swift's Specific.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-30

caused Dy the oil Tn the lamp under the coffee urn getting ignited in some way not clearly understood. The fire was blazing up on the outside of the dumb waiter shaft when it was discovered by Charles Rodemeyer and Jimmy Reel. John Joyce soon after came and prompt ly smashed in the window and with the help of one or two others the flames were soon quenched with no further damage than the charring of the paint and woodwork. As Joyce was running up the step-ladder with a pail of water the ladder broke down and he fell to the floor, where he received the con- tents of the pail on his person, greatly to the amusement of his com panions.
 New building, new store and new goods, J. H. Alvord has moved his shop and merchandise to the spacious new building, corner of Main and Union Sts., Winsted, Conn.,, and he is now displaying double the stock he could at his former location. He now has the best equipped establishment of it's kind in Litchfield county. and he thinks it is second to none in New England. He has an immesse stock of stoves, ranges, and heaters, tinware. etc., etc. He can promptly furnish any style and price oi steam heaters or hot water heaters for dwellings or public buildings, but he makes speciality of the Richmond heaters, either steam or hot water. He calls special attention to the Richmond ranges and furnaces. All orders, in- cludiug everything in the plumbing line, will be promptly executed and he will guarantee that both the work and the price will give satisfaotion.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-05

'ment there is not a great amount Of
sympathy. according to indications, for
the historical sketch of Old Orchard, is
sued in the interests Of the hotels, does
not mention the facilities the place af-
fords for the holding of camp meetings,
and the pamphlet got out by the associa-
ton says never word of the beach or
the bathing. The camp meeting grounds
were laid out for the Methodists, and
this denomination still holds camp
meeting here every year. The services
are held in bit of grove consisting OF
really fine old trees that shade natural
amphitheater. A neat wooden stand
has been erected for the speaking. AMI
substantial semicircles Of plank seats
have been placed facing it among the
trees. There are perhaps accommo-
dations for 1900 persons on these
benches, and electric lights are sus-
pended here and there from the lower
limbs of the trees, SO that at night the
illumination is excellent. Surrounding
the auditorium are the ''camp grounds"
regularly laid out in streets and dotted
with tiny cottages.