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Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
AN uNluckY oEPuTATioN.


The Villagers Followed the Lead of the
 Mayor With Ludicrous Consequences
 On one occasion, while on a journey through Italy, the pope halted at a small village, the inhabitants of which resolved to send some of their principal men as B deputation to his holiness. The mayor, who was to head the deputation, pro- posed to present him with some of the chief produce of the country, consisting of pineapples, figs and cream. It was accordingly arranged that each member should carry some figs and cream in sil- yer basins, the pineapples, however, be ing dispensed with.
 Before setting out the mayor thus ad- dressed his followers: "As you do not know very we'll how to conduct your. selves before exalted personages, you must watch me closely and do as I do."
 The procession was formed, with the mayor stalking majestically in front, furnished, like his followers, with bar sin of figs in his left hand and another of cream in his right. There was a step down into the room, but the mayor fail. ed to notice it. He stumbled, and the cclt ldIC anu lulO tut cream basin. Trying to recover himself, he only made matters worse, for he fell upon his knees, with his hands and basin under him. and his crsamed face raised imploringly to the holy father.
 The members of the deputation, think ing that this was the proper ceremony to observe in the presence of such distin. guished parsonage, dipped their boards in the cream, threw away their vessels and bent down on their knees, at the same time casting half inquiring and confident look at their leader, as if they meant to say: "You see we are all right. We have carefully followed your exam ple."
 The pope was at first astonished, but soon burst into fit of the most bolster. ous laughter, while the attendants, thinking that the deputation had come to mock their master, began pelting them with the saturated figs.
 The mayor hobbled out of the room, closely followed by his brethren, one of whom whispered to him:
 "How lucky it is for us that we did not bring the pineapplesl How nicely our heads would have been battered by identification Million.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
" EST GOsHkN.

Mrs Mary Bragg died on Friday last at the residence of her son. Her funer- al was held Sunday afternoon in the Methodist church. of which she has been a member for 8 number of years
 School closes Thursday for short va cation, after which Miss Gertrude Har- rison will resume her duties as teacher
 Mir and Mrs F. w. Griswolj and Mrs Edwin Wright were visiting friends in New Haven last week.
 Allen Vaille and family. of Cornwall, were visiting friends here last week.
 Mrs Kate Thompson, of Lakeville. Is visiting her old home once more.
 Miss Blsckmsn, of Winsted. IS guest of Misses Minnie and Edith Wooster.
 Miss Nellie Griswold has gone to her sisters in Morris for a short visit
 The mud Is SO deep that travelling Is almost dangerous in some places.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
ITO THE Honorable Court of Probate I, Il the District of sharon.

fINO THE Honorable court or Probate Tor Il the District of sharon.
 The petition of Hsrrison B. StJohn, of sharon In the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut humbly showeth that he Is guardian of Frederick B. St John of Sharon within said district, a minor. That said rhf- nor Is the owner of certain real estate situ- ated fin said district to wit: an undivided one half interest in and to an equity of redemp- ton in the following described real estate sit uated in said district as aforesaid Niz: A cer- tain farm of land, being the late Homestead Farm of Merrills Mclean late Of said Sharon deceased, and consisting of three tracts or parcels bounded as follows:
 The first tract is bounded north by lands of Chas Jackson and Samuel O. Palmer, east by lands of said Jackson. south by highway leading to residence of Wm. Marsh. and west by highway leading from Sharon to Corn wall Bridge, containing twenty-eight acres of land. more or less.
 The second tract Is bounded north by the cross road leading past the Garfield place so called, east by said highway leading to Corn wall Bridge. south by lands of A. Woodward and O. O. Perkins, and west by lands Of said Perkins, containing thirty-two aeres of land more or less.
 The third tract is bounded north by the Garfield lands so called east by land of Gil- bert l.. Smith, south by lands of John HI. Mitchell. and west by said highway leading to ornwall Bridge, containing eight acres of land more or less.
 Wnlcn sAlu premises are S0blect 70 cer- tain mortgage held by George D. Goodwin of sharon upon which there is due from princi- pal and interest the sum of $1456. co aud also Is subject to the life estate of Julia st.John therein. The interest of said miner therein being valued at about $950 co.
 That 1t would be for the best interest of said minor that said property should be sold and the avails invested and disposed of ac- cording to law.
 Said guardian prays for libertyIto sell said estate for the purpose aforesaid. Dated at sharon, the 10th day of March A. D. 1894.
 HARRrsoS B. sT.JoHN, Guardian. District of sharon, ss., Probate CoRrt.
 March 10th A. D 1894. Ordered that the foregoing application be heard and determined at the Probate 0ffice In sharon In said district on the 24th day of March 1894 at 70 o'clock in the forenoon and and that public notice be given of the pen dency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing copy of said application and this order in some newspaper having a circulation in said dis trict. and by posting a copy on the public sign post in the town of sharon in said dis. triet.
 Atssss. As Y. CARD. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
LAX EvILLE.

Rev H. s. Quillin, of Millerton, will lecture at Academy Hall this evening. (Thursday) under the auspices of our Temperance lodge. Every body is in- vited to come and hear him, free of charge.
 Mrs Dakin Is having two large bay windows put on the front part of her residence on Park Ave.
 Thomas Chambers is having the front part of his house altered.
 The foundation walls for the large store for tho G. W. Hail Hubbard has charge of the men at work. The stones used for the work are from the B. w. Spur Go. quarry and are very large.
 "Alex. the Frenchman." as he is familiarly known, Is here this week vis- iting his former employer. Abram Mar tin, and many other old friends, who are glad to see Alex again.
 Myron Holley made flying visit to the Quaker city last Friday and arrived home again Monday. It is rumored that Mir Holley will in few weeks lead one of the Quaker city bellies to the hymeneal altar.
 James Stuart and son have just built carriage repository.
 There Is watchmaker in our village. He has his place of business in Mrs Lampman's house. We have not learn- ed the gentleman's name He should advertise in the NEWS and let the peo- pie know he is here and what he can do, etc
 The concert and business mems carni- val by the Prof Parker singing class, consisting of 70 mem mbers, came of last week at Academy Hall The hall was crowded with people to it's utmost capacity. Every business in town was represented by the scholars in costume. There were also costumed scholars rep resenting Queen Elizabeth, Indian chiefs, etc. The carnival procession opened and closed the evenings enter tainment and was loudly applauded and much admired by all present.
 Principal J. E. Marvin. of our public schools, intends spending his summer vacation abroad. He will sail about July 1st. After tour in France and Belgium he will visit with relatives in London, where he desires to make 8 study of the great city.
 The public schools will close Thurs day for their Easter vacation which ex- tends to April 2nd.
 Prof s. A. Weaver visited the schools last week and examined all the pupils in singing. He seemed we'll pleased with their progress.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
SALISBURY.

Mrs E. O. Selleck is slowly improv- ing Her daughter Lizzie is with her
 Miss Lizzie Bennett, who has been at tending school at Thomaston, is home at present.
 The site for the new Library was marked out on Monday last. The build ing is to be about 116 feet long by 40 feet wide.
 George D. Andrews, of Westfeld, Mass was in town over Sunday.
 Miss Colliday of New York, and Miss Bessie Drummond of Great Harrington are visiting Mrs Coffing.
 Alex. Suydam is hsveng his house painted. Charlie Brink has just finished his.
 H. E. Ball is about to erect two new houses on his land and is now having lumber drawn for that purpose.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
STATE NE WS.

Hiram Wheeler shot a fox in North Norfolk this season two days before his 8Oth birthday.
 The Hartford court of common coun- oil on Monday granted to the two street railway companies the right to use the overhead trolley system. The compan- ies are to pay to the city two per cent of the gross receipts. A return wire to the power station Is to be provided to prevent the electrolysis of gas and water pipes.
 Cards of invitation are out for the wedding of Miss Emma S. Ruder of Northampton, Mass.. and Mir E. F. Huebler. of Winsted, business manager evening, March 28th, at 6 30 o'clock, at Elm street, Northampton.
 Rev Wm. A. Harty has been tranfer- rcd from the rectorship of the cathedral at Hartford to that of St Mary's at New Britain.
 James Carnsll, aged 2l. of Buffalo, N T., brakeman on the N. Y.&N. E. road, was killed m the freight yards at Waterbury on Friday night. He fell from the tender of the engine, to which he had just coupled some cars, and was run over. He was horribly crushed and died almost instantly.
 Mrs Stowe, who will be eighty-three years old if she lives till June, is now so feeble as to require the constan. service of nurse.
 The total enrolment of persons liable to military duties in case of war or in vasion in Litchfield county is 6,740, and in the state 97 990.
 Two calves in Hartland have recently gone mad and have been killed. The dogs have been ordered muzzled.
 The Marshall Lake Club of Torring- ton are to make another attempt to es- tsblish fishing grounds, and have put 15, 900 trout into the lake.
 It is estimated that Danbury is only giving employment to about thrse-qusr- ters of the local hatters. The others are idle and without prospect of employ ment.
 More than 500 bushels of potatoes have been carried to market from Wash ington in one week. Four loads were shipped to Waterbury by team and car load of 400 bushels was sent to New Haven by A. c. Titus.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
What the Governor Says.

The departure in the governors fast day proclamation from the usual lan- guage of such documents has caused comment. Governor Morris is reported to have eaid that it is true that the minds of the people are at variance. and that it seems to be right that we should appeal 10 the Lord for light to see truth in temporal as we'll as spiritual affairs He added "Perhaps the proclamation is different in it's language from those usually written, and I intended that it should be-"
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
HOW TO CARE FOR THE HANDS.

FtOW Eo lSnE Fon hG FNANl0 Rules For Keeping Them White and At
 tractive-
 The first thing to do is to try to keep the hands smooth. Be careful first of the soap. Select the kind which best agrees with the skin and always use it. As water is more or less hard, keep a little covered box of powdered borax on your washstand and put pinch or two in your basin before washing your hands. If obliged to come in contact with coarse kitchen soap, you will want a more speedy remedy than the glycerin lotions. The vinegar cruet will supply this. Pour a little on your hands and let it dry in. Lemon juice is better if equally con- venient. Glycerin and rose water will eventually restore the skin to softness and wilderness.
 Now to remove stains or discolorations. A few grains of chloride of lime in warm water will whiten the hands almost inn mediately. Gowland's lotion persistent ly used will make a cure for grimy, dingy looking skin. As it is very expen- sive and sometimes hard to get, the fol- lowing is the formula: Jordan almonds  (blanched), ounce; bitter almonds (blanched), 3 to drams; distilled water, one-hah pint. Stir and add gradually to the strained emulsion bichloride of mer- cury. 15 grains of the coarse powder. which has been already dissolved in one half pint of distilled water. Dip cloth in this and wet the hands with it night and morning.
 Always remove rings before using this, as there is mercury in it. Don't wash the hands in hot water or put them in 1t If not compelled, but wash always in warm water if possible. Wipe carefully, and with the towel push away the flesh from the lower part of the nail, leaving the little half moon visible. Don't point the nails or use colored salvss for polishing. Gut malls with curved ssasssrs
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
Rhe.~..,... Quickly Cured.

Three days is very short time in which to cure bad case of rheumatism !; but it can be done, if the proper treat ment is adopted, as will be seen by the following from James Lambert, of New Brunswick, Ills ''I was badly sffiict- cd with rheumatism in the hips and legs, when I bought bottle of Cham berlain's Pain Balm. It cured me in three days. am all right to-day; and would insist on every one who is affiict- ed with that terrible disease to use Chamberlaih's Pain Balm and get we'll at once" 50 cent bottles for sale by ". H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Nortolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
They Want the Bess.

"Ths people of this vicinity insist on having Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and do not want any other" says John V. Bishop, of Portland Mills. Indiana. That is right. They know it to be su- perior to any other for colds, and as a preventive and cure for croup, and why should they not insist upon having it. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by " Fl. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Jehnson. Nosfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
HIM B ROGK.

Two run-a ways last week furnished a httle sensation for the time being.
 A meeting of the officers of Trinity parish will be held at the church on Monday evening, March Beth.
 Miss Julia McNeil and MT Richard N. Barnum are home from school for the Easter vacation.
 It is reported dance will be held at the Casino on Friday evening, March 80
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
THURSDAY. MARCH p, 1894

Governor Morris Fast day proclama- ton may be interpreted as follows: Whenever Good Friday fails on Friday then Fast day falls on Fast day which is always Good Friday. Help those who are groping in darkness to see this truth.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
"Watchmanl tell us of the night,

And the watchmsn replies that '.it is al ways darkest just before dawn" but the signs now give promise of a glorious day near at hand inasmuch as even church members are getting aroused on the subject of temperance. and the to- tai abstinence members have ''almost persuaded" the moderate drinking mem- bers to forego intoxicating beverages and 10 lend their influence to the sup pression of the liquor traffic and the consequent upbuilding of the Church.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
ASHLEY FALLS,

Mrs Wm. Chopper and her two boys have gone to Becket to attend the fun ersl of Mrs Choppers father, MT James Sabin.
 Alfred Heaton spent Sunday with his parents here.
 Rev and Mrs Carr, of Sheffield, visited Mrs J. Griffith, Tuesday.
 F. W. Sackett is home for short va- cation
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
AT.rsy Msie R,ae.

E- R swetnan, of Fairfax Station, miles to my store for Chamberlain 8 Cough Remedy and bought @ dozen bottles. The remedy is a great favorite in this vicinity and has performed some wonderful cures here" It is intended espe cially for coughs. colds. croup and whooping cough and is favorite wher- ever known. For sale by ". H. Camp. Canaan; Geo. T. Johnsoa, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, cerns, and all skin eruptions, and posi- lively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect sstis- faction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
CORNwALA CENTER.

Mrs VanDeusan was 8 guest at D. F. Johnson's over Sunday.
 Mrs Elmer Orton and son of Housa- tonic, made a visit at J. o. Fords on their way to Bridgeport.
 Mrs William Wilcox made a short stay with friends last week.
 Mrs Albert Bragg and son of Danbury were guests of J. O. Ford, Saturday.
 Seth Osborne, of Woodville, is at his brothers and will work with him again this summer.
 Mrs G. A Wheaton is slowly recover ing from 8 severe attack of grip,
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
s.s.crapsaen 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, R. B. Smith 5jula5 indicates that MT Smith has paid tor his paper to July 5, 1895. 1t is hoped that 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 tor errors in these accounts will hereafter be 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 prima facie evi dence of it's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22

When you have over exerted yourself by running, jumping, or working, there is nothing that will releve the soreness of your joints and muscles so quickly aud effectually as Salvation Oil, the greatest cure on earth for pain. 25 cts.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22

nIsTBICT of Canaan ss. Probate Court. D March IT, A. D. 1894.
 Estate of Harry K. Uarter late of Canaan in said district, deceased,
 The court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof for the creditors 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 persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 P. O. address. Falls Village. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22

nISTRIOT of sharon. ss. Probate Court. h March 10th, 1894.
 Estate of Carrie l.. Hotchkiss late of Shar- on in said district deceased,
 The court of probate for the district of sharon hath limited and allowed 6 months from the date hereof for the creditors 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 persons Indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 PRANK A. HorcHKIss. Administrator. F. O. address, Millerton, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22

nIsTRICT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court h March 1st, A. ID. 1894.
 Estate of Daniel B. Baldwin late of Corn wall in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate f,r the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed months from the d.te hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for s, ttlement. 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
 JAMES H. CoLs, Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
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 PouEhkcePsie Bridge Roatc.

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 ooINe WEST. Leave Canaan 90 n m. for Maybrook. Leave Canaan HOO s- m. for kinerton and Campbell Hall
 Leave Canaan so, arrive Mnlerton 0.os pm. Leave Hartford $40 a. m. (Bundayw onlyl Om- naan s.s3 P. m., arrive oampbel Hall 7lb p. m.
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Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
~ware of Ofntns~nts fer Catarrh thar
 Conrntm Mercury,

Beware of Ofntns~nts fer Catarrh shas
 Ce.rata Mercury,
 as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole sys- tenn when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on presrriptiors from reputable phy- sians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to tho good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Gatarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney X O., 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 F. J. Cheney & Go.
 &rSold by Druggists 7b cents.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
yrEnMs OF sURsCRlPTaoN.
raw. Respecting Newspaper,

Printed for the benefit of those who think mat ordering paper stopped absolvss them from paying up arrearages:-
 ssIf subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the post-ofice to which they arc di- rected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers uiscon tiuued.
 ssSubscribsrs who do not give express notice to she contrary are considered as wishing tocoutinue their subscriptions.
 "fsnbecrioers order the ediscontinuance oftheir paper the publishers may ntnue to send them ntil all Arrearr paid.f
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
LeoaL Notices.

nIsTRlCT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court b March i2th 1894.
 Estate of Noahdiah Warner late of Sails bury in said district, deceased,
 The Court of Probate for the District oi Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors oi said Estate to exhibit their claims for settle inert. Those who neglec. 10 present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 DARWIN D. WARNER, Executor. P. O. address, Lakeville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-22
* c. s. FOSTER Merchant Tailor,
 Clothier and Furnlsher.

has the new fashion plates for mems wear this Spring and Summer. Foster has the goods to make up such clothes from, and the knack of making them to fit the customer. Call and see the fashions and leave your order before the rush of work begins; this will insure the gar ments being ready for you the moment you want them.