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Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
pEkGulNS FEEDING.
The Transformation That Takes Place When
 They Enter the Water.

They Enter the Water.
 The appearance of the keeper, with his pail of live gudgeon, is the signal for sudden and intense excitement in the cages. Tke penguins wave their lit- tie fiippers and waddle to the door, whence they peer eagerly down the wooden steps leading to the pool The cormorant croaks and sways from side to side, and the darters poise their snaky heads and spread their batlike wings At the waters edge the penguins do not launch themselves upon the surface like other waterfowl. but instantly plunge beneath
 Once below water an astonishing change takes place The slow, ungainly bird is transferred into a swift and bril- liant creature. beaded with globules of quicksilver. where the air clings to the close feathers, and flying through the clear and waveless depths with arrowy speed and powers of turning far greater than in any known form of aerial flight The rapid and steady strokes of the wings are exactly similar to those of the air birds, while its feet float straight out level with the body, unused for pro pulsion. or even as rudders. and as lit tie needed in its progress as those of n wild duck when on the wing.
 The twists and turns necessary to follow the active little fish are made wholly by the strokes of one wing and the cessation of movement in the other. and the fish are chased, caught and swallowed without the slightest relaxa- tion of speed in submarine flight which Is quite as rapid as that of most birds which take their prey in midair In less than two minutes some 80 gud- geon are caught and swallowed below water, the only appearance of the birds on the surface being made by one or two bounds from the depths, when the head and shoulders leap above the surface for a second and then disappear.
 Any attempt to remain on the surface leads to ludicrous splashing and oonfu- sion, for the submarine bird cannot float It can only fly below the surface Immediately the meal is finished both penguins scramble out of the water and shuffIe, with round backs and dropping wings, back to their cage to dry and digest
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
~F TO BE A BRAKEMAN. ~zsx
I want to be a brakeman,

Iwant to bc a brakeman,
 Doggonei Legs hsngin over the edge of fat car. Train gon bout twenty five mile'n hour, Lickin the dog fennel long the track That's what a brakeman does. Iwant to he brakeman,
 jiug. Maxim the boys git ofr the platform, Cussin the drayman if the skids Is lost. Hollers, Back era length" and the en- ginecr has to-
 That's a brakeman for vel Nooonductor for me, just a brakeman,
 By henl Can make a couplln on dead run. Has spring bottom pants n braid on his clothes, . Carries lantern at night n cap over his ears
 That's brakeman. I'll tellyel Iwant to be brakeman,
 Gceminentlyi Stand in with the E.ems and op'rators, Gifts to Fern every night n sees he show, Knows the number of the trains, chaws ter backcr- He's regular ono, you bel M want to be head brakeman.
 Gul-lve, TSistin Ter hard, smoke rolling round ye, Country people stoppin work to look, Girls wavin Rt yc all the way to Peru. I'll boone, too, some day.
 Chicago Record.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
LAX EvILLE.

Caspar Pulver died last Friday after an illness of two weeks, aged 3S years. He leaves a wife and three children who have the sympathy of the public in their sudden bereavement The funeral took place last Sunday afternoon. Services were held at the M E. church. Rev F.. Abrams, the pastor, preached very comforting sermon. Deceased was an honorable member of our O. U. A. NJ. lodge. The lodge members attended the funeral in body. Interment was made in Salisbury. The funeral was largely attended.
 The G ". Hall Go. is raising the building next to their new store and building au extension of Is feet onto it. Beers X Trafford are doing the work.
 Al the town meeting last Monday a bylaw was passed forbidding all bicycle riding on the sidewalks, under a penal ty of five dollars fine and costs. Boys please take notice. Dwight Allyn, r.. Albert B Landon, T., and James Stuart. Il were elected selectmen; and Wm. B. Perry, d., collector. The town voted no license by 138 majority.
 Wm. Kane and his daughter Maggie are still very sick, but there are signs of convalesence, if they do not have a relapse.
 Wm. Shaw, one of the knife factory hands, was suddenly taken ill while at work a week ago last Monday and is now very low with fever.
 Daniel Lorrigsn is confined to the bed with illness, but is now convalesent.
 The aged Mrs Clarity has been very low during the past week and Is still sick.
 Cards are out announcing the marriage of Henry Barnet. of Lakevllle, and Miss Jennie 8artle. of Ore Hill, Oct. 10, a, the brides home.
 Mir and Mrs Thomas Armstrong had an addition to their family last Sunday and now they have pair.
 Our creamery building was opened for the reception of milk by c. Hauk, of New York city, Tuesday, Oct. ?. All our farmers are going to bring their milk here. Mir Hauk comes highly recommended and gives the best refer annq
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
CANAAN VALLEY.

Henry J. Mead is giving his house a fresh coat of paint.
 Your correspondent took tramp through New Marlboro last week where he found a large supply of fruit Apples were selling for Sl per barrel;. potatoes 60 cts per bushel. He also visited Lake Buell. and saw the steamer. sail boats, row boats etc. It is delightful place to spend a little time.
 The Norfolk correspondent of the Leader says that FredRood was arrested by Dept. Sheriff O'Connell on the charge of drunkenness, convicted and sent to jail for 67 days in default of pay ment of $3O and costs. He is a grand son of MT and Mrs Harvey Rood and lived about mile and half east of here. He has been bad boy for some time, abusing the old people. He has got his just deserts.
 Charles Curtis, of Clayton, is doing considerable bowling because we pub lished the account of his arrest. Howl away Charlie, your pal told us all about 1t right here inthe street the next morn ing after your arrest. But the next time we publish your name we sincere ly hope we may say better things.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
Legal Notices.

DIsTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court, U October 1st, 1894.
 Estate of Hannah Harrison late of Corn wall in said district, deceased.
 The administrator having exhibited his ad- ministIation account with said estate to this Court for allowance. it Is
 Ordered-That the 18th day of October, A. D. 1894. at l o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate Office in Cornwall be and the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administration account, with said estate and this Court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this or der in some newspaper published in Litch- field county and having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy on the public sign-post in the town of Cornwall nearest where the deceased last dwelt, and by mail- ing properly addressed and postage prepaid a marked copy of the paper publishing such notice to each known heir residing out of the state of Connecticut at least ten days before said 18th day of October 1894.
 GEORGE c. HARRISON, Judge,
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
THE FAMILY DOESN'T MIND.
A Peculiar Domestic Scene In . Germ.l
 Saloon In New York.

A Peculiar Domestic Scene In . German
 Saloon In New York.
 There is popular German restaurant and saloon on upper Third avenue which is much frequented by families living in the neighborhood. The saloon Is sepa. rate from the restaurant proper. Tho cooking is very good, and the prices are very reasonable, and as a result the pro- prietor has grown wealthy
 An odd and interesting feature of this resort is the family dinner. which oo- CUTS about o'clock every evening. The family consists of the big. broad shoul- dered host; his small, angular wife; n jolly sister.in- law; three little girls, a small boy, and n Roverness whose fea- lures clearly indicate her New England origin. They all sit down together at a long table, which is placed not in tho restaurant, but in the center of the sa. sit jolly revelers, and frequently during the dinner hour crowd stands leaning against tho bar.
 The family does not seem to mind the saloon surroundings, and, in fact, rarely does any one of them glance up from the table The only interruptions are when some of the habitual freqnenters come up to talk with the host or his wife The children chatter and carry on just as though they were in phi. vate dining room It gives homelike and domestic air to the saloon which probably could not be duplicated in any other hostelry on Manhattan Island. The only person who seems to be i'll at ease Is the Yankee governess. New York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
CouIdn,t Smell In the Dark.

An old gentleman too impatient for his hot water and light to be brought rushed into the kitchen, seized hold of the first pan on the stove and dashed away with it to his dark room. On plunging his hands into the wash hand basin he was amazed to find that it contained something thicker and stickier than water-that he had, in fact, spoiled the first course of his din- ner by trying to wash in the soup
 Boiling over with passion, he began to upbraid his wife, and on her suggest ing that he might have smelled it was soup he thundered, How in the namo of fortune could smell in the dark?" London Answers
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
EmbnrrasslnK.

There are many little endorsements encountered by the professional stroller for which there seems to be no law, ei- ther of compensation or amelioration. For instance, take the meeting of the same person over and over again on an afternoons travels. First time you are overjoyed at the encounter and find plenty to talk about. Fifteen minutes later you meet again, and the interview is a trifie less spicy. Still later you grasp hands for the third time and don't know what in ''Sam Hill' to talk about. The next time you meet you bow ooldly and pass on. but the last time of all you dash down side street as though trying to elude the hand of Providence. Chicago Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
KENT.

Everybody goes to Danbury Fair.
 Rev MT White is visiting his daughter, Mrs T. D Brclay.
 MT and Mrs Walter Lane. of New Milford, were at E. s. Jennings on Sunday.
 A teachers convention was held in the Town Hall Wednesday Sept. 26. and was attended by number of teachers from this and several other towns.
 The death of Mrs Mary Hopsou, who had been suffering from illness for many months, occurred at her home at Bulls Bridge, Thursday night, 27th. She leaves one daughter. The funeral was attend ed Sunday morning. Burial at Amenia, NY.
 The young ladies' Mission Circle meets at church parlors, and the sewing society meets with Mrs Chas Smith this V eek.
 On Friday evening. 2Sth, temperance lectures were given by the Revs Johu- son of New Milford, Keep and Curtis of Gaylordsville, knell of Cornwall Bridge, and Wright of Kent in five dis tricts in this town.
 Republican victory at town election aud license maintained by 59 majority. There was noble work done on the side of No. however, which in time will have its effect. ..
 To the regret of many friends Dr A l.. Futile and family leave town this week. For fva years the Dr has per formed tue duties of his profession in this town. Not only as a physician will he be missed, but as a citizen and a val uable assistant in church work and as president of the Endeavor society. and for nearly four years superindent of the Congl Sunday school On Monday evening, Oct l, the people of the Cong'l church met Dr and Mrs Futile at the church parlors, to give to them xpres- sion of appreciation for faithful service, and assure them of kird remembrance and best wishes for the future. There were quite a number present Cake and coffee were served and the evening pass ed in pleasant social manner.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
Just Before the Battle.

Last Sunday was a memorable one in the history of this town. It was the day before the battle between license and no license. The gauntlet had been thrown down by the license men, but the clergy did not hesitate to pick up the gauntlet and they acquitted them selves like men. It was red letter day at the M. E. church for the Rev B Seeholzer preached on temperance both morning and evening, and he made ear, nest, eloquent and impressive addresses He uttered no uncertain sound in re gard to the saloon and the liquor traffic. In the morning his text was from Habak. kuk II, 12 and 15. His theme was oul obligations to our town. to our state and nation and to morality and religion. In the evening he dwelt on the financial benefits of no license. Re cited the case of the city of Cambridge. Mass. and read newspaper clippings to show the condition of that city under both license and no iceuse systems. He closed by an eloquent appeal to all good citizens to do their duty on the morrow.
 At the Pilgrim church the Rev 0. D. Milliken made timely and excellent re. marks of about ten minutes duration, on the state of temperance affairs in North Canaan. He hit the nail on the head and then proceeded with his ser. mon upon subject of which temper. ance was not the principal theme.
 At the Congregational church in East Canaan the Rev H. Utterwick spoke earnestly and impressively in favor of no license, and then followed his re- marks, with sermon on the theme "Be not Weary in We'll Doing" He made a convincing argument that the temper. ance cause was one of the lines of work in which christians should not be weary in we'll doing.
 Services are held at St. Joseph's church on alternate Sundays. The church was closed Sept. 3O.consequent- ly the Rev Father Ramon had no op- portunity to address his Canaan parishoners on the temperance ques. ton.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
FOUR BIO SUCCESSES.

Having the needed merit to more than make good all the advertising claimed for them, the following four remedies have reache ] a phenominal sale. Dr Kings New Discovery, for consump- tion. coughs and colds, each bottle guaranteed. Electric Bitters, the great remedy for liver. stomach and kidneys. Bucklen's Arnica Sslve, the best in the world. and Dr Kings New Life Pills, which are a perfect pill. All these remedies are guaranteed to do just what is claimed for them and the dealer whose name is attached herewith will be glad to tell you more of them. Sold at W. H. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
CHAPlNvILLE.

The Salisbury town meeting resulted in victory for the Republicans The town voted No License by rsjority tf l38. The result of the election reminds me of funeral in charge of a quaint old friend of mine. The body had been terribly mangled by the cars while the deceased had been on his usual de- bauch. The old gentleman in charge crossed the room, twirling and tossing his hat, and gazing upon the unfortunate remains said. There's the corpse; if anybody wants to look at it, why look at it."
 The Scovilles returned to New York city to-day.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04

''I consider Chsmberlain's Cough Remedy specific for croup. It is very pleasant to take, which is one of the most important requisites where a cough remedy is intended for use among children. I have known of cases of croup where I know the life of a little one was saved by the use of Chamber lain's Cough Remedy" J. J. LaGrange. druggist, Avoca, Neb 25 and 50 cent bottlesfor sale by ". H. Camp, Canaan; Geo T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
SALISBURY.

The town voted No License by a majority of l34.
 Miss Grace Warner returned to St. Agnes, Albany, this week.
 Miss M. NJ. Johnston is at her home here, after years absence.
 Several from our village attended the fair at Harrington last week.
 A fourth school, in the form of a kindergarten, will be opened this week in the lower room of the Academy with Miss Pierce as teacher. The grammar grade will move into the upper room.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

The home of George H. Beers was blessed with daughter Friday last, all are doing we'll.
 Mrs w. P. Sturges, who has been seriously ill, has so far improved as to be able to sit up little.
 Mrs V. C. Beers visited in Meriden last week.
 The remains of Cornelius Buckley, who died at Forrostville. were brought here for interment Sunday last He was . respected citizen and formerly of Cornwall and Sharon.
 Miss Della ASturges commenced her school in the 18th district of Cornwall Sept. 9th.
 There is . rumor that the wedding bells will soon ring in our village.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
CORN WALL CENTER.

Lee O. Ford visited in Wassaic, NY, last week.
 Elmer Orton and family,of Housaton- ic, are visiting at home
 Frank Lee spent few days in the place last week
 Jas. Osborne, Sr., of Woodville, was at his sons recently.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
A MILLION FRIENDS.

A friend in need is friend indeed, and not less than one million people have found just such a friend in Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs and cold.-u 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 ". Fl. Camps drug store. Large bottles 50c and 41. .00.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
Nominated for Congress.

At the Republican congressional con- vention st Bridgeport, Oct. 2. Ebenezer J. Hill, of Norwxlk, was nominated can didate for Congress for the fourth dis trict. But one ballot was taken. Hill received 85 votes and Fl c. Sanford, of New Milford, 26 votes MT Sanford then withdrew.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04

Ex-President Orton of the Western Union Telegraph company declared that the English language was 25 per cent cheaper for telegraphic purposes than any other.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
nISTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Proba te Oour U August 18th, 1894,

hISTRICT of UOrnwaII, ss. Proba te Court, U August 25th, 1894,
 Estate of Charles H. Harrison late of Corn wall in said district, deceased.
 Pursuant to an order from the Court of Probate for said district, twill be sold at pub lie Auction to the highest bidder, on the 10th day of October A. D. 1894 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon lunless previously disposed of at private sale) the following real estate of said deceased. situated in the town of Cornwall, viz one piece of wood land of about twenty five acres. known as the Miller lot, lying in Cornwall Hollow, so called one piece of about twenty-two acres, being wood and pas ture land lying on Buck Mountain, so called, and one piece of about thirty acres of mead ow, pasture and wood land being the south easterly part of the home farm lately owned by Wm. H. Harrison, deceased.
 Sale to take place on the premises in said Cornwall. Terms made known at time of sale.
 DAyIn I. SMITH Administrator
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04

Wheat has been cultivated from the arliest times. writes Prof. Woods in Good Housekeeping, and the art of making bread long preceded history. More than 3.000 years before Christ, whestsNas the most important cereal cultivated in Egypt.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
Wanted Her Reformed.

Mamma-Why did you pray that God should stop your sister from telling sto- ries7
 Small Son-Because she promised me she wouldn't tell that took the cakes, and ahs did tall --Good Nswa
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
s.sserapssen Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with he name Of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, K. K amith sIula6 indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1895. It Ia hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, a 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 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., 1894-10-04

In China the rolling of tea leaves is done by hand, but in India and Ceylon European planters prefer to employ ma chinery for the purpose.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
DAVID l.. SMITH, Administrator.
DIsTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court,

nISTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court, U Sept. 20, 1894.
 Estate of Daniel s. Shaw 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 creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settle ment- Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- dobted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 WILLIAM B. RUpD, Administrator. P. O. address, Lakeville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04

The manuscripts of Tasso, which are still preserved, are illegible from the immense number of erasures, changes and emendations
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04

Bigamy is only misdemeanor, not 6 crime, according to the laws of New Jersey.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04

There are about 54 national flags in the world, besides the flags of various colonies and parts of empires, such aa the flags of Canada and of Ireland. the flags of Prussia and of the free cities of the German empire
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04
Court.hip In Burma

Mir. Mortimer Menpes. in travelling in tho cssst in search of subjcots. came upon curious form of oourtship. Sketching one day i'm Burma. he no- ticed a man little distance of glaring fieroely straight ahead of him at some object he could not soc from his posi. tion. The man sat with tho same fixed glare the whole of tho afternoon and was at it again the next morning. Mir. Menpee had the curiosity Co nsk an English visitor what it meant The rc. ply was, 'oh. he is In love And it was explained that this was their meth od of courtship Tho object of the mans attentive glare was n girl i'm noighbor- ing bazaar. When man falls in love. he has to seat himself at certain dis. tance from his adorcd one and waits for her to do tho rest If she looks in his direction once or twice on tho first or second day. he is wildly encouraged. and if on the third day sho mods at him and smiles 1t is tine to go Co the parents with reference to tho marriage nsttls. mcntA
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-04

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