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Connecticut western news., 1893-08-17

"Have you an idea? It may be val uable. Is it patentable? Write DUBoIs & DUBoIs, long established Patent At torneys, Washington, D. O.
Connecticut western news., 1893-08-17
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, % 4 ocs

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 Lucas County. "''
 FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALL CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
 Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, 1886. t~ A. W. GLEASON,
 SEAL Notary Public. 
 Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucus surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, Ohio
 sESold by Druggists, 75c.
Connecticut western news., 1893-08-17
FOR SALE,

The building situated on Railroad St., Ca- naan, Conn.,, and known as tho Tobacco Warehouse. The building is 60x30 feet, three stories, strongly built and in perfect repair. The lot is 150x60 feet. For particulars ad- dress B. GR0TTA X SON,
 14S Water St., New York.
Connecticut western news., 1893-08-17
WANTED!

good blacksmith one that can shoe hor- ses, oxen, and do gen1 work in country shop. For further particulars address
 WEXFORD X PEHDLEroN, South Canaan Conn
Connecticut western news., 1893-08-17
w WANTED

By widow, who is a thorough teacher of Voice Culture, room and board in exchange for lessons in this art, or partial exchange. References given. Address
 "TEACHER," this office.
Connecticut western news., 1893-08-17
FOR SALE.

House and one acre of land situated in Falls Village, on road leading to Salisbury. For par ticulars, address MRS. k. IT. PECK
 52 wadsworth St., Hartford, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1893-08-17

as man and wife from Copake, Columb bia County, N. Y. Sunday the same par ties, both of whom now reside in Win sted, hired horse at the same place, and again went to New Hartford, as be- fore. They were driven to the New Hartford House, where they spent the night and returned on the train Monday morning. The names of both parties are known but are withheld for future reference. Winsted Herald.
 In the Courier of last week the Sheffield correspondent says some things about the Canaan Methodist Sun- day school that will bear correcting. At the picnic held at Twin Lakes it seems that some Sheffield people were present with basket lunch and making acquain. tance with some of the Canaan people left their lunch in charge of one of the Canaan ladies and went rowing on the lake. In the preparation of supper some other Canaan ladies innocently opened and spread the Sheffield lunch with that of the Canaan Sunday school When the Sheffield people returned they found the Canaan people eating and could not find their own lunch. They of course were mad right off and made little noise, whereupon the Ga naan people, finding mistake had been made, offered to share with them. Those of the Sheffield people who were not toe red headed accepted the offer and came away happy and with filled stomachs but some of them were too mad to cal and their blood still boils with rage when they think of the lunch they dld not eat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05

unique proceeding in connection
with the distribution Of the White Bread
Meadow charity takes place annually
during the first week in April at Bourne,
Lincolnshire. By the will Of Richard
Clay, gentleman. dated July 2. ITO.
some land was allotted to the inhabit-
ants for the time being residing in the
east portion of the town, the rent being
every year laid out in bread and dis
tributed to the householders and COM
moners. The letting Of the meadow Is
attended by large concourse Of people,
the bidding being regulated by the run
ming of boys.
The auctioneer starts the boys to run
! fixed distance, whereupon he requests
bids for renting the property one year.
If bid is made during the time the
boys are running, they are Immediately
started off again and again until no bid
shall have been made during the time
the boys are running, when the last bid
der is declared the lessee. The public
afterward adjourn to an inn, where q
spread of spring onions, cheese and beer
are supplied ad lib. to all who wish to
partake, after which a committee for
managing the charity for the following
year is ppointed.-Million.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05
COMFORT.

II the mans head were thus kept in .
perpendicular position, he could not 30
readily see where to step and would be
more apt to stumble; so also with the OK
or horse.
No one in the saddle would thus tieup
the head of his horse, and no one would
expect a horse thus tied up to win g
race, nor would any one think It an ad
vantage TO put checkreins on oxen.
The London Horse Book" says: Tho
checkrein is, In nearly every case, painful
to the animal and useless to the driver, be-
cause it fastens the head in an unnatu-
raj posture, and as the horses shoulder
and head fall together cannot be Of any
real support in case Of stumbling.
When from some defect in the ami
NAL or other cause the checkretn Is
used, it must be slackened, because In
addition to the easier position OF the
neck a greater portion Of weight can be
thrown into the collar. especially going
up hill. thus saving a great and unnec-
essary expenditure Of muscular power.
There is an important difference BE-
tween a tight checkrein and tghtened
rein, although not generally understood.
The first Is injurious and cannot help
the horse, while the latter is often use
full, because the latter is a steady sup
port to the animals head from a distant
and Intelligent source-the driver"
Mr.. Fleming. veterinary surgeon Of
the royal engineers, London. says:
Il think nothing can be more absurd
than checkreins. They are against rea-
son altogether. They place the animal
in a false position. The horse stands
with checkrein exactly as q man would
stand with a stick under his arms, be-
hind his back, when told to write. 1t Is
extremely cruel also. l have no doubt
if the public could only realize the fact
that it throws away a large portion Of
the horses power altogether and is very
cruel besides this rein would be discon-
| inued. 1t is not only the head that suf-
fers, but from his head to his tail, from
his shoulder to his hoof and over his
whole body he suffers more or less"
To sum up in a word: The checkrein
lessons the horses strength. brings on
disease, keeps him in pain, frets and in
| jures his mouth and spoils his temper.
lean only conclude that the custom OF
l tying up horses heads with checketns
4 like the custom of bleeding calves before
1 they are killed, is q relic Of barbarian
I contrary alike to common sense and
l scientific opinion, and which has beer
l permitted to exist so long because it has
been nobody's business to call public at
/ tention TO it.-G. T. Angels in Good
Roads.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05

Melt a tablespoonful Of butter in q
granite saucepan, add one-half of an
onion sliced. Cook until the onion is
thoroughly Drowned, then add II pounds
of finely chopped lean beef-that from
the round being best-and II pints of
cold, soft water. Cover the saucepan and
stand 1t on the back Of the stove where
the water will slowly heat. Let it come
to boiling point, than simmer gently two
hours. Strain, return to the kettle and
bring to boil. Beat the white of an
egg with one-half of q cup Of cold water
until thoroughly mixed. Crush the shell
and add it to the egg; add this to the
boiling bouillon. Boil for four minutes,
stand ON the back Of the stove for one
minute to settle and strain through
cheesecloth. Be sure and wiring out the
cheesecloth in cold water before strain
ing. If the bouillon be too light in color,
add caramel, but it must be perfectly
clear
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05

graphs, circulars, advertisements or any
thing else, rich with $40 between her
and absolute want, poor indeed when
there was no work by which a dollar
could be made. When her first serial
was published. the strain was over, and
with the appearance of Jan Nedder's
Wife" prosperity was secure. Since then
her work has been in constant demand,
and she has made a liberal fortune.
Now she has pleasant home at Corn
wall-on-the- Hudson, and people seek her
out and make much of her. A bevy of
Vassar girls, for instance, tramped over
the hills one day just after The Bow of
Orange Ribbon" was published to beg
some bits of the pencils with which it was
written, of which they made souvenir
brooches. Other lion hunters, too, stop
at Cherry Croft, which is what Mrs.
Barr calls her place, and sometimes
crowds of picnickers stop before its gates
and cheer its mistress.
Mrs. Barr is still a tireless and system
attic worker despite her 81 years. She
rises at dawn the year round, and after
breakfasting works in her study till
noon. when she dimes. After dinner the
mornings work, always done in pencil,
is typewriter. Mrs. Bars study is a
large, plainly furnished room without q
carpet, and she writes standing at a high
desk set in deep window, from which
she has beautiful view of 40 miles OF
more of the Hudson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05

Another stylish dress of fswn colored
crepon has q black satin bodice and
sleeves Four capes Of crepon, edged
with lace insertion, fall over the sleeve,
while one wide cape hangs around the
neck and is arranged with handsome
loops and ends of ribbon.
Little capes, barely reaching beyond
the shoulders, are made Of coarse net
and covered with frills bordered with
narrow white lace. Full ruches of
black silk muslin, or net edged on both
sides with the lace and tied with a rib
bon In front, are worn without cape.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05

A man named Conn went hunting for
bear near Creole. Colo, the other day.
He wanted to do little killing just for
fun. Presently he stirred up a she bear
with two cubs, and he banged away at
the cubs, wound1ng both. The mother
resented this boisterous humor and
chased Mr.. Conn up tree and dallied
with him awhile herself. Mr.. Conn was
buried by his friends next day, a victin
of his own superexuberant lust for fun
The bear is peaeeable, inoffenSiVs
creature. 1t seeks home remote from
the haunts Of humanity. 1t certainly
seems to have some rights which man
kind should respect. We have no sym
patty with people who make a practice
Of going about slaughtering game In cold
blood merely ''for the fun Of the thing.
If man is SO inhuman as not to enact
and conserve laws for the protection of
the bear. we certainly shall applaud the
bear for protecting itself. Chicago Rec
ord
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05

ing. He was wet through and about
the most miserable man that ever cussed
a streak of hard luck.
The colonel got so bad that got some
chips and started a fire by the railroad
track. He lay down beside it and tried
to get dry. He was just beginning to
Grunt, when there was roar down the
road, and the train came putting round
the curve.
The first thing the engineer saw l
guess was our fire, and then you should
have heard the racket. He just turned
all his steam into his old whistle and
footed like fiend possessed. The train
came to standstill by our fire, and then
the conductor came racing up, swearing
awfully. 1 got ont. The colonel ex-
postulated, but they were SO mad they
were going to thrash him. got on the
platform of the last car, and blow me II
they would let the colonel get on. He
prayed and pleaded, but the conductor
said no, and the train started with the
colonel dong more cussing.
When the last car was abreast, how
ever, the colonel grabbed the hand bar
and hung on for his life. He took steps
about four yards long, and when the
train got going he just sailed out be-
hind. Iyanked and pulled till got him
aboard. My, thought he was going to
die, But he didn't. After awhile he be-
gan swearing again, and then 1 felt re-
lieved.
After we had gone about 10 miles we
got up to get into the car. The colonel
went first, but he hadn't taken two steps
when he fell back with a gasp.
WHATS the natter says l.
"Matter? says he. The constable's
in that car
And sure enough he was. Then we
went out on the steps and sat in the
cold. The colonel shivered till he rocked
the car, and he more than lit into me.
Say, I've been sworn at in 10 different
languages, but the way the colonel sailed
into me was art. l sat there and grosned,
and for about 20 miles the train left q
streak Of blue behind.
I'VE rode on the tail Of that car for
so miles, and the colonel swore all the
way. Every time we came to station
we got of and hid. And after every sta
ton the colonel was worse than ever.
Finally it got so bad that 1 got des-
perate and went into the car. The con-
stable was gone. 1 asked a red nosed
man in the back seat where the consta-
BILE was, and he told me that the oonsta-
BILE had left the train an hour before.
And there we two blooming chumps sat
on that platform all that time.
Il let the colonel sit there for about
an hour more before went out and told
him. And then you should have heard
him curse. 1t was awful. and had to
leave him. l haven't seen him since"
Just then limp figure came SLOUGH
ing around the corner. When it saw the
major, there was a start of surprise. II
made vain attempt to escape discovery.
The major saw. and with dash he So
cured the cringing form. 1t was the
colonel.
Colonel" said the major, 'let by
cones be bygones."
They are" said the colonel. Lets
take drink"
And they did.-New York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05
Good Country Road. For Texas.

The agitation begun some time ago for
the construction Of country roads that
will be passable at all seasons Of the year
is not to be allowed to die out without
having produced any practical results.
1t is now bearing fruit in some sections
Of the country where the need Of good
roads has been most severely felt. The
legislature of Texas. which has recently
adjourned, passed an act for the begin
ming of the work Of road construction in
the state which, if it should prove effec-
tual in its working, will doubtless be
given wider scope at subsequent sessions
of the lawmaking assembly until its pro-
visions are wide enough to embrace ev-
cry portion of the state and furnish good
roads in all directions.
As yet the law applies only to counties
that contain cities or towns Of consider
able Importance, probably because the
imposition of tax sufficient to meet the
expense of the construction would be
more than the sparse population in other
counties could stand. By the act passed
the county commissioners Of certain
counties are authorized TO issue bonds
for road construction. The amount Of
these bonds Is to be governed by the as
sessed valuation of the property in the
county issuing the paper. No larger
amount may be issued than tax Of Is
mills on the assessed valuation. The
bonds may not be redeemable in less than
10 or run more than 40 years, and they
may not be sold at less than their par
value.
Care is taken in the law to provide
safeguards for the proper expenditure Of
the money. Money thus raised may not
be expended for any other purpose than
the construction of roads and bridges.
These must be built under the supervi-
sion Of competent engineer and after q
proper survey has been made for them.
They are to be built in Q substantial and
permanent way 50 that they VIII be pass
able at all seasons Of the year and In such
. way that they will be easily kept IN
proper repair. Should the act be sd
ministered in the spirit In which 1t has
been passed, it Is probable that TexaE
will soon be ahead Of most Of the Other
western states in regard to good country
roads.-Chicago Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05
curlo.,tle. Abou. ob..rratorIs..

The first recorded observatory was on
the top Of the temple Of Belus; tina tomb
Of Osymadias in Egypt was the second.
This last contained golden astronom-
ical circle 200 feet in diameter. Another
at Benares, India, is believed to ba al
most IS ancient as either Of the other
two. The first in Europe was erected At
Cssseu In 1851; that Of Tycho Brahs 81
Uraninburg was built In 1875. The
Paris observatory dates from 1857 and
that Of Greenwich u two years older.
The one at Nuremberg was erected In
1878 and that at Berlin in I'LL. The IA
nous Bologna tower was built in INA.
The Stockholm. Utrecht, Copenhagen
and Lisbon observstories were built In
174o, 1880. 1885 and 1725 respectively
Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05

One Of the Partisan fancies is for glace
silk gowns trimmed with pinked out
founces. Basques are slowly gaining
favor, but are as yet reserved for cloth
dresses and travelling costumes. A fancy
style is double basque of silk or velvet
cut to fit closely at the waist and form
ing a series of huted plaits at the edge
The most conspicuous feature of the
present fashions is the use of lace, which
is introduced in every imaginable man
ner in every sort Of a gown. Whether
the dress is black, white or colored, silk
or gauze, there is plentiful supply of
this popular trimming. Chiffon comes
next in popularity and is used in a
variety of ways. When made over
changeable silk, it is an ideal gown.
The inevitable navy blue serge con-
tinues to be an important dress in every
wardrobe.
A lace trimmed costume is made of
soft wool goods diagonally striped with
blue and red. The skirt is ornamented
with wide red ribbon run in and out and
finished off in a looped knot on the right
side. The same ribbon is used for the
double belt combining the full bodice.
Each belt is fastened with a buckle.
The yoke and figaro vest with cspelets
are all of white guipure. A light straw
hat trimmed with red ribbon and black
aigrets sets off the costume.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05
COOPERATIVE Tailoring Co.
Special Announcement.

Wehave just concluded arrange
ments with Messrs Bloom & Co., OF
Boston, by which we are enabled to
purchase the balance of their large
and extensive line of Diagonals,
Worsteds and Cassimeres, for
Spring and Summer Wear, at SOC
on the 81 for Spot Cash. Under the
we will be enabled
to offer our patrons the greatest
bargains ever heard..of in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05
SISTER JONES' CONFESSION.

1 Thought the deacon liked me, yit
! wRrn't adZackly shore of it,
Fer, mind ye, time and time agin
When liners 'ud be comm in
I'd seed him shAkin hands as free
With all the sistern as with me!
But jurin last revival, where
He called on me TO lead in prayer
An kneeled there with me, side by side,
A-whisper'n he felt sanctihed
Jes' tetchin Of my garments HEM"
That settled things as fur as them
ThAre other wimmin was concerned!
And-weu, know l must "a turned
A dozen colors! Flurried7 La!
No mortal sinner never saw
A gladder wilder than the one
A-kneelin there and wonderun
Who'd pray! So glad, upon my word,
rally couldn't thank the Lord!
James Whitcomb Riley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05

Roads belong to that unsppreciated
class of blessings Of which the value and
importance are not fully felt. Bad roads
make it difficult for the farmer to mar
ket his grain, except during fractional
part of the year, the consequence Of
which is the crowding down Of prices by
the plethora Of supply. Tho farmer hsv-
ing no choice Of times for dispoGng Of
his produce must force it upon the mar
ket while prices are lowest.-St. Joseph
Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05
SHE WRITES POPULAR NOVELS.
Amelia E. Barr's Own Life Story Makes
Very Interesting Reading.


Remarkably interesting reading now
is the story of the career of Amelia E.
Barr, the novelist, though time was
when it must have seemed doubtful to
her if there was anything noteworthy in
the life before her. That was when she
began the struggle of supporting herself
and her three fatherless daughters by
literary work. She was IS years old
when she was widowed and impover-
ished by the yellow fever epidemic in
Texas in 1867, far beyond the age when
most successful authors begin training
for their work. But she was brave and
went from Galveston to New York
equipped only with letter to Robert
Bonner and her determination to sue
coed.
Mr.. Bonner gave her chance, and she
was soon treading the precarious paths
of Bohemia, writing stories, verses, para
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05
CRUELTY OF THE cHEckRElN.

1t Is Painful to the Horse, Useless to the
Driver and = Relic OF BArbArfsn-
If q man has heavy load to push or
draw, he lowers his head by bending for
ward and throws the weight of his body
against, or to propel, the load; so does
the or or horse under similar circum-
stances if permitted. II the mans head
were tied to 8 belt around his body 30
that he could not bend forward, he
would lose the advantage Of his weight
and could only pull or push with his
muscles; so also with the horse or OK.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05

Secretaries Whitney and Fairchild. He
was appointed police justice by Mayor
Havemeyer in 1878 and held the Office
for nearly 20 years, making way for his
successor only last year. He resigned in
January, 1898, when he had still II
months to serve, in order that Mayor
Edison might reappoint him for full
term.
As police justice Mr.. Kilbreth earned
the reputation Of being among the sblest
men who ever served New York city in
that capacity. He vigorously opposed 9
bill permitting police justices to practice
law which was introduced in the legisla-
ture during the session Of 1899. He
claimed that the permission granted by
the bill coU.d not fail to impair the use
fitness of the justices, and that the sal
airy of 50, 900 year was quite sufficient
10 justify their giving their whole time
to the city.
Mr.. Kilbreth is a native of Cincinnati
and about SIS years of age. He comes of
an old Kentucky family, and his father
is man of wealth and position in Ohio.
The new collector went to New York to
practice his profession after graduating
at Harvard university and law school.
He was a school trustee in the Eighteenth
ward for two years and judge advocate
on the staff of Brigadier General WARREN
Of the New York national guard. his
wife was the widow of Lucien Oudin.
, and Eugene Oudin, the tenor, who made
q hit at Covent Garden, London, Is his
stepson
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05
QUASSAPAUG LAKE
PLEASURE GROUNDS,
G. WALLACE, PROPRIETOR.

This old and popular resort is now open
for the season Every known form of
amusement is offered to patrons, and no
better place can be found where a good
days outing can be so easily and thorough
ly enjoyed. Fishing, boating, steamboat
sailing, bowling alleys, tennis, croquet,
billiards are some of the features. Meals
served on short notice and specially made
of young chicken broilers. Large parties
accommodated and the best of attention
assured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05
FINE MERCHANT TAILORING.

All the fine imported Clay dag
onal suits we have been making
to order for $50 and for which every
other Merchant Tailor charges $40
to $50 for, we will now make for
s25.
All the fine Cashmere Suits we
have been making for $25 and S2S,
we will now make for S22 and $23.
All the fine Serge and Cheviot
Suits we have been making for 500
and $23 we will make during this
great sale for SIS and 500.
All our
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05
NEW YoRks NEW COLLECTOR.
He Has Had a Training of Twenty Year,
In New York Politics.

In New York Politics.
The position of collector of customs
for the port of New York. to which
James T. Kilbreth was recently appoint
ed, is an important one in its dignity.
emoluments and patronage. The sal
airy is 10000, and the business of the
Office every year runs into the millions.
1t was fight over an appointment to
this Office that led to the resignation of
Roscoe Conkling from the United States
senate.
Mr.. Kilbreth has long been prominent
in New York politics. He was a county
Democrat and an 'antisnapper" in the
local parlance and a great friend of ex-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-05
no you WEAR SHOES 7

OF course you do. Well then call at
James Grants, 236 South Main street. By
30 doing you can save a dollar. Boots
and Shoes made to order and neatly re-
paired at the lowest possible prices.
OPPOsTTE UNION