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Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
SALISBUR Y.

Mrs Wm. Robinson and Miss l.. M. Selleck, of New Haven, are visiting at Mir J. M, Selleck's.
 The town went no license Monday by a majority of sixty.
 Mrs P. B. Johnston and daughter, of Sag Harbor, l.. l., are visiting at the home of Miss M NJ. Johnston.
 Miss Elsie Warner is attending school at Rye Seminary, Rye, N. Y.
 Mrs s. B. Moore and Mrs H. l.. Lee started for Chicago, Tuesday.
 Several from here attended the fair at Ct. Burlington, last week.
 Miss Bostwick, of Van Deusenville, Mass, is visiting Mrs s. A. Stoddard.
 Mrs J. M. Fogg, of Boston, Mass, is visiting Miss Hattie l.. Moore.
 Mir J. R Harrison Is visiting at D. T. Warmers. .....
 The work on the R. R. station (which has been so much needed) has already ' begun.
 B. R LaPlace is making quite ex- tensive alterations in the rooms over the drug store. preparatory to house. keeping.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
TIE WE WS.

President Cleveland last Saturday sent to the senate the nomination of George W. Rich- mond to be postmaster at New Milford.
 The Forty-seventh annual convention of he Connecticut State Teachers association will be held at New Britain, on Friday, Oct. 20th.
 At the State Fair in Meriden it was decided to send the following pairs of oxen to the Worlds Fair: O. W. Barnum, Lime Rock !; David Strong, Winsted; E. M. Granger, Broad Brook, and Egbert Lyon of Northfeld. will each have one pair. and John M. Ferris of Stamford two pairs.
 County Commissioner D. E. Soule, of New Milford, has gone to England on a six weeks business trip.
 On the big bed at Stratford and Bridgeport, it Is said that the oystermen have secured over II 900 bushels of oysters.
 The matters in South Norwalk have appeal cd to the ways and means committee, asking that the protective duties established by the Mckinley law shall be maintained and giving reasons why they should be.
 Prof. Perrin and family of Torrington have removed to New Haven, where the Prof. has taken the chair of Greek at Yale.
 Miss Lucy B. Wadhams of Goshen has gone to Pomona, Florida, where she has taken a school for the fall and coming winter. Miss Wadhams is a graduate of the New Britain Normal school
 The Danbury Dispatch and Bridgeport Union are booming Col. W. H. Stevenson for governor.
 George Finch of Peoria, H., has accepted a call to take charge of the physical depart ment of the Torrington Y. M. 0. A.
 Manager Vail writes: Connecticut visitors to the Fair about the time of Connecticut Day, Oct II, will be likely to see more people than they will ever see on earth again or pos- sibly elsewhere.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
CRAYTON.

George Rood was quite sick last week with muscular rheumatism but is now on duty again. Lyman King took his place in the store, and while waiting on a customer Thursday evening fell for ward on the counter. MT Mcintyre was near and lifted him on the counter where he lay until the doctor arrived. The doctor said that Mir King had a shock and his right side was paralyzed. A cot bed was procured and MT King was placed on it where he lay until morning when he was earned home on the bed. No one has been able to make him swallow drop of medicine or nourishment since, but he lies in an un- conscious state, as at first, at this writ ing, Monday eve.
 The brick press has at last arrived at Clayton. It took about a dozen horses and as many men about a dozen days to get it from Ashley Falls depot here. The manufacturer, from Chicago, was here when it arrived, and is guest of Mir Elterich.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
HUNTSVILLE and SOUTH CANAAN.

Miss Hattie Belden left Tuesday morning for the Worlds Fair. She in- tends to be gone several weeks.
 Mrs Stephen Roberts, of Waterbury, has been the guest of Mrs R. P. Pen dleton for little time past
 Frank Peasely, of Hartford, is here for the present and will remain perma- nently should sufficient inducement be given him to occupy the blacksmith shop.
 A number of our people attended the fair at Great Harrington and speak in high praises of the exhibits
 Little Hattie, daughter of Geo. Kel- logg, has been seriously i'll for a week. At the present writing slight hopes are entertained of her recovery. Dr Gid man, of Norfolk, is in attendance
 J. l.. flakes has gone to Norfolk where he will remain for little time.
 Geo. Hanchett, of Bridgeport, spent little time last week at his home in this place.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
Harvest Excursion.

The next and last Harvest Excursion will be October 10th, over the Great Rock Island Route, to all points in Kan sas, Nebraska, Colorado, Indian Terri tory and Texas. Go on this Excursion and see the new land occupied, or select your point in Kansas, Colorado or Texas where you want to buy piece of land for @ home. One fare for the round trip over the Great Rock Island Route
 Ask ticket agent for particulars.
 JOHN SEBASTIAN, Gen1 Pass. Ag't.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05

Michaels, of .Willismstown, "Sam, !" with J. J. Webster black mare "Blus Bell' second time 2.44.
 The three-year-old colt stake race, best two in three, was won by George Hamilton" owned by Frank Benham, of Great Harrington, with F. s. Gross, of Lee, "Henry" second and James Con- way, of Sheffield, "Maud Wilkes" third !; time 44-245.
 The 100 yards foot race was won by Charles Urquhart, of Pitts6eld, in Il seconds; and in the 22G yards dash he again took the first prize In 41 seconds. The trick and fancy bicycle riding by Maltby was the best ever seen on the grounds, and the performer received many rounds of applause.
 CRAWFORD.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
NORFOLK.

R. John Clapp, of Hartford, was in town over Sunday.
 Miss Roxy Stevens is visiting her brother, E.C. Stevens, at the hotel.
 Several from here attended the Ct. Harrington fair last week.
 Miss Sarah Bigelow returned to her home on Friday. She has attended the Worlds Fair, Niagara Falls and Wash ington and spent several weeks with her sister in Massachusetts.
 A Miss Wentworth, of Montville, is teaching at North Norfolk. .
 Miss Hattie G. Bell, of Hartford, is visiting at her fathers, 90. Bells.
 Rev John DePeu will preach at West Norfolk on Thursday evening at 2. 30 o'clock.
 There were two games of ball played here Saturday. In the m. the center school boys played against Robbins school. The Robbins school won by one point. In the p m. the Lower vii. lage boys played against the Robbins school and won by several points.
 B. P. Darrow started for the World 's Fair Saturday evening by the express.
 The Smith family, who rented Geo. R. Bigelow's house during the past summer, have returned to their lome, They have engaged Mir Bigelow's s house again for the next summer. He has purchased land and is to build.
 MT Ed Backman rode on his wheel to Po'keepsie one day last week. He went by the way of Ct. Harrington and took ip the fair there.
 Mrs Dr Hamant is visiting her par, ents in Syracuse, N. Y.
 Mrs Martin Hotchkiss is quite sick.
 George Atwood while playing bal Saturday was hit by ball on the head and hurt quite badly.
 Miss Mary Eldridge and Miss Irene Swift are expected home this week
 Mrs Johnson is to move back to hel bouse on Emerson St. and wv. Collar who has previously rented the whole house. will take the rooms on the sec Ond floor,
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1893.
KENT.

Danbury Fair is the center of attrac- tion for number of Kentites this week.
 Berks stereopticon entertainment views of the Worlds Fair etc.. was giv- en at town hall Tuesday evening, Oct. 5.
 Several carloads of tobacco in cases are being shipped from this station to New York and the West, from the warehouses of l.. Eaton and of H. Smith & Go.
 Will Bull has returned to New Pres- ton to continue his studies at the Gun cry.
 Arthur Haxtun is attending school at Brookfeld.
 Mrs R. Frisbie and her niece, Miss Mamie King, have returned from New Haven
 The many friends of Wilbur Peck, of Danbury, were glad to see him In town on Sunday last. He stopped here on his return trip from Chicago.
 J. M. Ingerson, of New York, IS quite seriously i'll at E. J. Ingersoll's.
 Miss Arita Bull is slowly recovering from serious injuries sustained by a fall down stairs recently.
 Delegates and others from Cong church attended the convention at Nor folk. Thursday. Sept. 28th and brought back interesting reports to those who could not go.
 Rev B. M. Wright gave his people a good, solid temperance sermon Sunday morning, and in his usual thorough manner handled the subject without gloves too.
 Monday, Oct. 2nd, was day of some importance in our town. Each voter did his duty bravely, and to all appear ance everything was harmonious but outward appearances are not always to be relied upon. The question of license or no license had been strongly agitated here just previous to this election, but in the final contest Yes was proved stronger than No but there was great gain of Nos over previous elections.
 Deep sorrow is felt throughout the community in the loss of. one whose memory will ever be cherished in the hearts of those who knew her worth. On Sunday afternoon Mrs Jeremiah Fuller was released by death from days of intense pain and suffering, caused by cancer. Mrs Fuller has long been g resident of this town, was an active and helpful member of the Congl church, and in her every days acts of practical help to the poor and needy, her gener. ous sympathy to all in trouble, always doing good as she had opportunity, she proved herself valued friend and faith. full christian. Funeral Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 2 o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
DESERVING PRAISE.

We desire to say to our citizens, that for years we have been selling Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption, Dr Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arni- ca Salve and Electric Bitters, and have never handled remedies that sell as we'll, or that have given such universal sat isfaction. We do not hesitate to guar antee them every time, and we stand ready to refund the purchase price, if satisfactory results do not follow their use. These remedies have won their great popularity purely on their merits. W. H. Camp, druggist.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
CHAPlN WILLIE.

Miss A. B. Sage left on Tuesday for a two weeks stay at the Worlds Fair.
 l.. s. Judd has the contract to build the house and barn for MT Miller, east of the Lakes.
 Mrs N. 0. Scoville and family, also the Greenwoods, left on Monday for their city home.
 Grand Rally day on Sunday week at the chapel was very interesting, several speakers being present, and letters were read from Miss B. W. Greenwood also from MT and Mrs Ernest O. Spur, of Iowa, former scholars of this Sunday school.
 Wm Humes is home for three weeks from St. Paul. Minn. ...
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
A MILLION FRIENDS.

A friend in need is 8 friend indeed, and not less than one million people have found just such 8 friend in pr Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs and cold.-If you have never used this great cough medicine, one trial will convince you that it has won derful curative powers in all diseases of throat, chest and lungs. Each bottle is guaranteed to do all that is claimed or money refunded. Trial bottles free at W. H. Camps drug store. Large bottles 50c and $1. co.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
Rural EtIQuette.

It was at a country Sunday school picnic, where great quantities of the regulation eatables-ohiefy apple pies-had been brought for the children to eat Little Mary Jane, from away back in the hills, was there with her mother, who kept an eye on the child constantly to see that her behavior was perfect.
 Presently Mary Jane was observed dig ging into an apple pie with her knife, whereupon her mother spoke up:
 Mary Jane Berks"
 What, ma'amp
 What be you a-doinp
 'Eatin pie, ma'am."
 What be you a-eatin 1t withp
 "Knifel"
 "So you bel Now, what have told you about eatin pie with your knife, Mary Janel Take that pie in your hand and eat 1t as you ought to."-Texas Siftings.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
ELIZABETH PERRY
Order of Notice.

OLIVER PERRY
 state of Connecticut Litchfeld, Sept. l5, A. County of Litchfield D. 1898.
 Upon the complaint of the said Elizabeth Perry praying for reasons therein set forth for divorce before the Superior Court In and for Lithfleld County to be held on the drst Tue sday of October, A. D 1898. IL appearing to and being found by the subscribing author. ity that the said defendant is absent from this state-gnne to parts unknown. Therefore
 Ordered, that notice of tho pendancy of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Connecticut Western News, n newspaper printed in Litchneld County, three weeks successively, commencing on or be- fore the 22d day of September. A. D. 1893. DWIGHT c MELBOURNE, Clerk of the Superl or Court for Litehheld County
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
Le01J Notices.

nIsTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Court, AI October Sd, 1898
 Estate of Sidney Ensign late of Canaan in said District, deceased.
 Said Court has limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the Credit ors of said Estate to exhibit their claims to the Administrator for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred n recovery. All persons indebted to said Es- tate are requested to make immediate pay. ment to
 SIDNEY P. ENSIGN, Administrator. Post office Address, Lime Rock, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
Subscription Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription Is paid thus, K. B
 Smith 5julS9 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889. It Is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, Is always correct, and when they pay for re- renewal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter pc considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prfma facie evil dence of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05

If" said MT. Tenaweek wearily as he came out of the proprietor's office and walked sadly to his place behind the handkerchief counter; If an injection of gold will cure the liquor habit in all its forms, why will a similar judicious use of whisky or like beverage not be a sure cure for heartless miserliness and hard listed penuryY-Boston Herald
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05

People who do not believe in dog stories are really subjects for heartfelt commiseration. They have either been unfortunate in their canine acquaint- ances or have not the penetration re- quisite for proper interpretation of dog characteristics
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
LIME ROCK.

Miss Carrie Richardson is at the Worlds Fair.
 MT and Mrs s. w. Bradley spent Sunday in Bristol. Conn.
 The Rev MT Putnam and Mrs Put nam left Monday for three weeks, visit to Chicago.
 Lime Rock is being we'll represented at the Danbury Fair.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05

It is said to cost less to send the prod uct of an acre of wheat from Dakota to England than it does to manure an acre of land in England so that 1t can grow good wheat.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
Quite Humble.

Quite Humble. The tramp had essayed the kitchen door of a house on Beaubien street and was re- eeived politely.
 "I guess they ain't been Twin here long," he said to himself as the cook disappeared for the refreshments.
 Here" she said, returning, "here is some bread and meat, and I'm sorry can't give you 8 piece of pie" Don't worry about that, lady" he re- piled, with bow. Bread and meats good enough for me. I hain't ct nothin since yesterday, and ain't no dood today."- Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
HSa Dian

Gladys-How did he let you know he was we'll off
 Elea ass- He wrote me. GtGdys-And told you sol What wretch edly baa formi
 Eleanor-Oh, no. He only signed his name, sincerely yours, ( ( $mithson. D.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05

Queen Victoria is superstitious about precious stones. She invariably wears a chrysophrase in one form or another and thinks it brings her good luck
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
ssMan Overboredin

"Helpi helpp' cried the bather. I'm drowningl Toss me line"
 "I haven't got line," shouted the man on shore, but if you'll keep up five min. utes I'll run up to the hotel and get my swimmers manual. It'll tell you what to do in 8 case of this kind"
 But it was not necessary. A kindly wave came along and washed the bather ashore in safety.-Harper's Bazaar.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
Tho Modern DnmentIc.

Husband-Why did your maid leavef
 Wife-She did not want to go with us to Saratoga. She preferred Long Branch. l refused to change our plans, so she resigned at once.-Texas Siftings.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05

A western geologist says that Kansas can raise wheat for another 1000 years before exhausting the necessary proper ties of the sol.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05

"Have you an idea? It may be val uable. Is it patentablep Write DUBoIs & DUBoIs, long established Patent Att torneys, Washington, D. O.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
MAHf ID. FOTTKh, AumInIHLrHNrIks Post Office Address, Sharon Valley, Conn.
DISTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court. I y

nISTRIoT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court. lD October 9th, 1898.
 Estate of Myron M. Blake late Of Salisbury in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the credi- tors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All per sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 s. LEROY BLAKE, Executor. P. O. address, New London, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
Didn't Want to See It.

For two hours the fashionable lady kept the draper exhibiting his goods, and at the end of that period she sweetly asked:
 Are you quite sure you have shown mo everything you have~
 "No, madam" said the draper, with an insinuating smile, 1T have yet an old ac- count in my ledger which I shall very glad ly show you. ."-Tit-Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
Unquestionably.

That man seems to have done an excel lent job of cleaning up this alley"
 "Yes. He's new man. n."-Chicago Trib-
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05

nIsTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, lf September 9th, 1898.
 Estate of Elias B. Potter late of sharon in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of sharon hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg lect to present their accounts, properly at- tested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Es- tate are requested to make immediate pay msnt to
 MARY E. POTTER, Administratrix. Post Offlce Address, sharon Valley, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
A Lightning Thought.
Striking For a Raise.

"Ah, this Is great come down for me- sighed McFlarrety as he fell out of the tenth story window.-Truth.
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05
naws Respecting Newspapers,

Printed for the benefit of those who think snat ordering paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 ..If subscribers refuse neglect to take their paper from the post-ofice to which they are di- rected they held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers discon tinued.
 'sSubscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing tocontnue their subscriptions.
 of subscribers order the discontinuance oftheir paper the publishers may continue to send them until all arrears are paid
Connecticut western news., 1893-10-05

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-21
REMOVED BY CLEVELAND
United States Officials Accused of Being
in League with SmuggIers.
in the Puget Sound District Dismissed
Decision Against Letter Carrier.
CHARGED WITH FRAUD.

United States Officials In the Puget Sound
District Removed by the President
WASHINGTON. Juno 2O.-The official
heads Of Patrick H. Winston, United States
attorney; Thomas r. Brown. United States
collector at Port Townsend: G. j. Mulkey.
United States special agent, and six special
inspectors of customs in the Puget sound
district, all in the State of Washington.
have fallen into the official hopper as the
results of reports made to Secretary Car
isle by Special Treasury Agents Wood and
Lewis. These reports are numerous and
circumstantial as to details, aud tell the
story of one of the most extensive and sue
oessful conspiraoies ever formed to snug
gle Chinese and opium into the United
States across the far Northwestern bound
airy. There has been hardly q day tor the
past two months that reports or kilograms
have not beer received at the Treasury De-
partment from Agents Wood and Lewis,
and on these reports officials of the Treas
ury Departments have been summary dis
missed. The last batch of dismissals of
custom inspectors was made on Saturday.
but Secretary Carlisle thinks the ends of
justice may be defeated by making public
their names
These officials. 1t is charged by the re-
ports received. have been dong Q whole
sale business for several years in connec-
tiOn with private parties In Victoria, h. c.,
in smuggling In Chinese by means of fraud
uient certificates and permitting opium
smuggling either by connivance or other
Wise. Scandals for the past twelve or tiff
teen years have attached more or less TO
theee officials in the Puget sound distrIct,
whose duty it would be TO guard against
the violation of law as TO the Illicit bust
ness of Chinese and opium smuggling in TO
the United States. Politics have never on
tered into 1t. but the immese profit in the
business seems 10 have corrupted many
officials. More than two months ago Agents
Wood and Lewis. new men from
tho East, were detailed TO &C.
oretly investigate these alleged frauds,
by local surroundings OF affiliations. they
Cd here as one of the greatest conspirscles
In which government officials were ever
implicated. Not 10 defeat the continu-
ance of the investigation. all the prOmi-
nent government officials named were re-
moved by the President and their sue
cessors appointed without the usual An
nouncemeDts being made. The purpose
was to keep the public in ignorance. that
other implicated persons might be caught.
The new men appointed i'll the places of
those removed were James l.. Saunders
collector at Port Townsend James e..
Drake. United States marshal: w. Il.
Brinksr, United States attorney. Other
removals are yet to come. and the matter
In doe course of time will find it's way into
the courts.