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Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
Atmosphere of Stellar Space.


 The atmosphere of stellar space is the subject of learned article in Science, in which the writer argues that the process of dissipating into space may be prevent ed-among other causes-by the fact that the planets are continually sweep Ing through the interplanetary space where the escaped particles caused by such movements are so active. and even If the density of this interplanetary st- mosphere be only a milhonth of & mil honth of the density of the earth's sur face still there will be at least million particles in each cubic centimeter, and some of them will get swept up by the planets in their course and will not get away again.
 Such being the case, 1t Is argued by this writer that the process of dissipa- tion will cease when planet picks up in its course through space just as many ss it loses by diffusion in the same time, and it follows from this that there must exist in planetary space an atmosphere which, though greatly reduced in density, is of the same chemical constitution as the earth's atmosphere-that Is, having the same chemical constituents, though not quite in the same proportions, for the average velocity of the particles of nitrogen is 8 triie greater than that of the particles of oxygen, and so the for mer escape into space rather more fire quently in proportion to their numbers than the latter-the effect, too, of gray ity being to increase slightly the propor- ton of oxygen to nitrogen in the lower strata of the atmosphere.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
AsMLEY FALLS,

Mir and Mrs Wm Chopper returned from Beckett last Friday, having been to attend the funeral of Mrs Choppers father. Mr James Tobin, (not Sabin as was printed last week.
 The school exhibition under the di- rection of the teacher. Miss Nj. A De- vine, which was held Tueeda and We'd nesday evenings of last week, was much enjoyed by the many who attended The parts in both single recitations and dialogues were well sustained. The net receipts were $20 % which was to be divided between the school and La dies Aid Society.
 A R Hurlburt has had his herd of cattle dehorned.
 An Easter praise service was held in the church last Sunday evening There was an abundance of potted plants and cut flowers which were tsstefully ar ranged around the pulpit and organ.
 George Benedict is building an addi. ton on his house.
 Mrs M. B. Ferris spent Easter in Bridgeport.
 Mrs Wm Abbott called on few of her old neighbors here last Saturday.
 Roswell Hurlburt is very much i'm proved in health and is now spending a few days at his fathers, while his family move into the house with Harvey North.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
EAST CANAAN.

Easter was too damp and chilly for comfort. The church was trimmed very nicely by the floral committee who spent much labor upon it.
 A slight snow fell Sunday night, not sufficient to add much warmth to seeds supposed to be germinating in the ground.
 Myron Webster spent Sunday with friends here.
 The Ladies' Aid Society will meet it farewell visit as the family are to move to South Norfolk, April 1st.
 Changing of residences is more gener- al this spring than usual. Fred Sanford has sol,i his place to A B Garfield, aud will move to Clayton. Mass. James Bailey, who lives in Homer Allyn's house, will occupy the house vacated by Fred Sanford. Sartial Gillette moves from Leonard Adams house into rooms over Wm. Adams store. George Green has moved into the house from which Geo Green moved. Charles Dean nov ed Saturday into the house formerly oc- cupied by Nathaniel 3eebe. He Is to work for Geo K Goodwin.
 The "box sociable" in the lecture room was success The society realiz- ed e7 50 besides lots of fun.
 The sugar sociable given by the Pat rons of Husbandry was enjoyed by over one hundred people. Speeches were made, many sweet things said and every thing was enjoyable.
 Mrs Wm. Webster, of Torrington. visited relatives and other friends here last week.
 Our schools closed last Friday. It is understood that both Miss Huntley and Miss Conklin will return to continue in their departments another term.
 Miss o. M Bottum returns to Harts- vile, Mass.. Saturday to resume teach ing there on Monday, April 1st.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
Much Mixed Relationship.

The marital relations of William New comb of Stafford Springs are rather un- usual. In the first place he married Miss Moody. by whom he had one child, and from whom he was after wards divor ed. He then married Miss Moody's mother. He has since had a boy by his second wife and an expert will have to be found to straighten out the family relationship. Mrs Newcomb No. l is half sister to her husbands child and is also step daughter to her former husband, Mrs Newcomb No. 2 is step mother to her granddaughter The first child is a grand child of its step mother and neice of it's half broth CT. The second child is uncle to his half sister and half brother to his fathers first wife. Newcomb is step father to his former wife and is step grandfather to his own child. Courant
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Easter was observed in all the church. es with appropriate services and flowers.
 The Farmers' Market Day Association will hold another sale Saturday at the Miller House yard. A car load of horses will be sold at auction.
 John H. Futile, of Afford, who with his family has lived in this village dur ing the winter, has bought a house and lot of Henry Wooden on Castle street.
 A literary club in memory of William Cullen Bryant has been organized in this village. Rev Isaac s. Hartley IS president, O. o. Bidwell, secretary, and F. N. Deland, treasurer.
 The schools of this town began their spring term Monday.
 The annual meeting of the Thursday Morning club will be held this forenoon.
 Patrick Campion is building 8 new house on East Main street
 Abram s. Clark has been re-appoint- ed agent of the society for the proven tion of cruelty to animals.
 Hiram Daley, of New Marlboro, who was tried in the District court last week Wednesday for keeping $ disorderly house, was put on probation for month.
 The Epworth league literary club held an interesting meeting at the house of Robert Higgins, Friday evening.
 At the annual towE meeting Monday, the following officers were elected Moderator. NJ. I. Wheeler; clerk Charles J. Burget; treasurer. Henry T. Robbins; selectman, for three years, Andrew L.. Hubbell; assessor, Eugene s. Thatcher; school committe, Theodore Giddings; constablss, E. E. Barnes and l. O. Raif- stanger; tax collector, Howard Wheeler overseers of the poor, W. I. Walker, T l. Potter and H. O. Jovner. Appropri- ations, contingent, $500; support of the poor. $5000; schools, SIP, 300; high ways and bridges, $6000; memorial day, $50; free library, $500; town officers, S22OO; police 5000; band stand at Honsatonlc, 500; care of Main street. S700; improving certain streets in Hous- atomic. S70O; care of persons who served in the army or navy. $100; repairs on a school house in Farmers district, S2OO. liquor license, yes, 403, no, 256. The meeting was very fully attended. The chief contest was over the election of 8 selectman for three years. The candi- dates were George W. Melleu, who was up for reelection, and A. L. Hubbell for the first time. The latter was elect. ed by majority of % in total vote of I'll.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
KENT.

Among those who are at home for the Easter vacation are: Miss A.ala Bieiby from Middletown. Fred Barclay from Amherst, Will Bull from New Preston. Chas- Johnson from Canaan, N. Y.
 Harry Britton and Charles Gum, from New York, have been spending a few days in town.
 Mrs ". F. Bielby and Willie return ed Monday from two weeks visit to friends in Albany, N. Y.
 Mrs R. Haskins a, children, of Dan bury, are at Chas. Lees.
 Mrs. Edmund D. Lawrence, of Ca- naan, was a guest of Mrs A. Beckley on Monday of this week.
 The Daughters of the King are to give sn entertainment at the town hall on Friday evening, March 30th.
 The annual meeting of the Episcopal society was held at St Andrews church on Monday morning 26th.
 The floral decorations at St. Andrew 8 church on Easter Sunday were bright and beautiful, and were tastefully ar ranged about the chaneel and pulpit, ip the font and grouped in every window. There were large congregations at each of the churches. No Easter bonnets.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
RAeum.,,.m Quickly Cured.

Three days is a 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 II was badly sffiict- d with rheumatism in the hips and legs, when bought bottle of Cham berlainrs Pain Balm It cured me in three days. am all right to-day; and would insist on every one who is afflict- 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, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
PINE GROVE.

The directors of Pine Grove Camp Meeting Association met in New York city, March l5. 1894. The treasurer's report indicates the best financial basis the association has had in years. Ar rangemeuts were made for the work of the coming summer.
 The camp meeting will open Monday. August 20. and continue through the week, Monday being accorded to tho Connecticut State Sunday School Asso citation, the remainder of the week being given to evangelistic services.
 Last year nearly every cottage was occupied. and the prospect is that there will be more applications this year than can be filled. A half dozen new cot tages would pay good interest upon the investment. Pine Grove is a delight. fnl place to spend the summer months and deserves the popularity it has gain ed. New and pleasing features will be added this year.
 The association has met with a severe loss in the death of one of its directors. O. E. Rathburn of Stockbridge, Mass. The secretary was authorized to prepare the following; WHEREAS, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from ms by death
 our highly esteemed brother O E.
 Rathburn who for several years has
 been tireless in his effort, as one of
 the directors, for the success of this
 association.
 RESOLVED. While we feet sorely bereav-
 ed in our loss yet we gratefully ac.
 knowledge the goodness of God in
 giving to us and to the association a
 man so faithful and zealous and so
 successful in the interests of "Pine Grove. RESOLVED. That we recognize in his life
 and estimsbie character. though
 snatched from us in the very begin
 ming of usefulness, a rare example of fidelity in the trusts committed to his charge,
 RESOLVED, That to his bereaved wife
 and stricken family we tender our
 heartfelt sympathy, assuring them of
 our fellowship in their sorrow. and of our devout prayers that the God of all comfort may grant unto them abiding grace and consolation here and .
 blessed reunion hereafter. l.. A ROBBINS, Secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
w EST CORNwAL

Edward 0. Baldwin was home from Yale for the Easter vacation.
 Mir and Mrs James House, of Bridge port, were guests at Mir Colds last week.
 Chas M. Hall has been in New York the past week buying goods for the mil linery and other departments.
 s. J. Adams attended the milk meet ing at New Milford, Thursday, the 22d inst.
 Geo. W. Cochrane spent Easter in New York. returning Tuesday evening.
 Miss Lottie Harrison visited New Haven last week. Artist J. Fl. Moser spent Sunday with friends in New York.
 Misses Gertie and Annie Harrison were in New Haven, Easter.
 Mrs Harvey Holoomb died at the res idence of her son Henry on Tuesday. the 20th inst, aged 78.. Her remains were taken to Lime Rock for interment.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
NORFOLK.

Miss Grace Grant Pinney. of Willi- mantle, spent Sunday as the guest of Miss May Slater at Mfr w. H. Thurs tons.
 O. E, lilly, of East Orange, N. J., spent his Easter vacation in town. Mrs Thompson, who is building 8 summer residence on Laurel Way, has been in town.
 Rev J. Spencer Voorhees,, of the 2ud Cong1 church, West Winsted, spoke in tue Congl church here on Fast day. Mrs s. K. Pettibone and daughter, Helen. are visiting in New Haven. Miss Emma Cone, of Waterbury, is visiting Miss Anna A. St John. Prof. Stoeckel and family, of New Ha- ven. are at their summer residence. Miss Mary Eldridge is having an ad- dition put on the rear of their house. Misses Aura NJ. Beardsley and Angus ta NJ. Rood spent Friday at the Beards- ley House, West Winsted, as guests of Miss Florence Spencer. Miss Frances Phelps. of Collinsville. | is visiting her sister, Miss Mary Phelps, through her Easter vacation. Miss Lila and Master Fred Johnson have new bicycle. Thomas Barry has purchased of J. B. Eldridge the land north of Humphrey Rood's, and is to build there soon.
 Thomas Higgins has purchased of A. P. Curtiss building lot east of Mr Our | tiss' new residence. MT and Mrs E. b Ives are stopping at the Stevens House.
 G. Clifford Scoville has rented of Mrs Johnson, part of her house on Emerson street recently occupied by W. w. Col lar.
 The clerk that takes the place of Jas Thompson at Landon's store is Frank E Adams, of Tariffville.
 As usual the election of officers at the Cong1 s. S. was held immediately after Fast day servlces, those appointed are as follows: B. w. Carter, supt; Miss Mary Eldridge, lady supt R | Crissey, asst. supt ;Mrs R. I. Crissey, asst la,ly supt E. E Gaylord. sec Leo. J. Cur tiss, treas; J. B. Eldridge, librarian E. P. Darrow, asst. librarian The off. cers were the same as the past year.
 Thomas Tibballs died on Thursday. His funeral was held at hls late residence in the south part of the town oa Satur. day.
 Mrs Minerva A. Tobey is making it her home with her daughter, Mrs Hum phrey Rood.
 The Norfolk club held its annual bus mess meeting Wednesday evening and H. w. Carter was elected president; A. V. Woodworth, vice president. Two new members were taken in, Frank Griffin and Miss May Landon.
 Fred Goodsnough, of Winchester, wis. ited at J. D Bsssett's last week.
 Miss s. Hamilton, of East Winsted, was a guest of Leo. Cnrtiss, Easter.
 Mrs Horace Phelps, of Colebrook, visited at A. P. Curtiss' last week. The church was trimmed handsomely for Easter with lilies, American Beauty roses, orchids. hyacinths and other pot. ted plants. Prof. Stevens, of Yale Di- vinity, delivered an excellent sermon. Miss Nettie Beers, of Lakeville, is a guest at Charles Dc Mars | MT and Mrs E E Swift have rented rooms of Mrs Fred. Spauldiug for the sun mer and will take their IT calls al Miss Rowland's.
 | Mns H. H. Bridgman will take posses sion of A P Curtiss' house on AprIl 1st i Miss Charlotte NJ. Seymour spent Monday in Hartford. | The Misses Morgan, Stevens, Sey- mour and Hamilton, ,and Messrs Stevens, Perkins and Cowles attended Easter ser. vices in Winsted, and took dinner ct the Beardsley House.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
sHEFFIELD.

Henry R. Little and family, leave town soon for Torrington, Ct, where he in company with his brother-in-law, Townsend B Wlckwire, will open a shoe store. Their many friends here wish them success in this new enter prise.
 Mrs E. J. Vosburgh and Miss Edith are in Boston for few days stay with Rev W. H. G Temple and family.
 Mrs T. 0. Wickwire went to Brook lyn, N. r., last week to visit relatives and friends
 Principal Alfred Turner, of the High school, is spending the vacation of two weeks at his home in Rutland, Vt
 The town officers elected last Monday for the year are: Selectmen, Arthur Hewins. George Blodeett, Jr., and Ed ward D. Andrus; assessors, Harry H. Chspin, Edgar D. Shears and Joseph W. Cande; town clerk, Henry O. Clark school committee, for three years, Frank Roys; tax collector, s. Hopkins Bush nell. License, yes, 97; no, 14S This to-n has done nobly with 5l majority against license.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
HIS PASSPORT NOT SUFFICIENT.
Professor MAson's Experience at the AmsI
 can Embnssy In London

Professor MAson's Experience at the Amsrs-
 can Embassy In London
 Dr. William P. Mason, professor of chemistry in the Rensselaer, Polytechnic institute at Troy, who returned the other day from a trip through Europe, gives this account of the reception he met with at the United States embassy in London:
 Ut was the most humiliating thing ever heard of," Professor Mason said, with great indignation. II had visited the great educational centers of central and southern Europe, and through the courtesy of our ambassadors, who fur nished me with letters of introduction, was enabled to study the colleges and universities as thoroughly as I wanted to. In Paris Mir. Eustin, whom l had never met before, gave me letter upon the strength of my passport which en- abled me to visit the Ecole Polytech- nique, where the rules governing the ad- mission of visitors are very strict.
 "When 1 reached London, I wanted to visit the Royal Military academy at Woolwich. Baedeker's guidebook says that no visitor is admitted there without 8 card of identification from the minis ter or ambassador of his Country. went to the United States embassy and saw the secretary who had charge of those affairs. This is the conversation that took place:
 "'Can you give me card that win admit me to the Woolwich academyY
 "'You will have to present some iden- tifcation,' he said.
 "'Here is my passport
 "'That is not enough
 "'Not enough2 What the devil is a passport for anywayi Here is a descrip- ton of my person, and here is my sigma ture, all attested by the secretary of state.'
 "'Pm sorry, sir, but that is not sufh- cient. You'll have to bring letter from your banker
 "'Well. here is my letter of credit. My banker here knowa nothing about me. He only gives me money on the strength of my signature. which is writ ten on my letter of credit. Won't that suffice for youY
 "'No. You will have to bring letter from him.
 "'But supposing I had no bankery Wouldn't my passport suffice thenY
 "'No, sir. It would not
 "Well, I went away pretty angry. l got letter from my banker q did it simply to see if he would give me one on the strength of my letter of credit), but did not use it in London. I thought I would keep it to show to Americans who intend to go abroad. I never heard of such an outrageous thing before. If a passport isn't sufficient identification in the eyes of & United States ambassador, what is 1t good for anywayY'
 Professor Mason showed the reporter his passport and the letter of identifca- ton from his London banker.-New York Sun
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
SALISBURY.

Among tho many in town for Easter were the following: Miss Carrie San ford, of Philadelphia, and Miss Theo George, of St Margsrat's, Waterbury, at the rectory: Miss Elsie Warner. of Rye Seminary, Rye, N. r., Miss Ger trude Suydsm, from the Normal school at Willimantic, at their homes hers; c. A. Hart. of New York, at Wm. Hutch inson's; Mrs Lillian House and son at M E. Sherwood's; Howard Whiting. of Great Harrington, att. NJ. Sellecks;and Miss Jennie Clark, of Long Pond, at o. H. Clark's.
 In both churches on Easter the many flowers were tastefully arranged and the services we'll attended.
 Miss E. D. Selleck went to Westfield, Mass., to spend Easter.
 Mrs J. R. Hubbard, who has been visiting out of town friends for num- Der of weeks, returned Saturday.
 Wm. Greenwood, of Brooklyn. hss been spending few days at Lawn Cot taRe.
 George H. Clark has purchased the 'ChitteLden property" and will move there after making some needed repairs.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
Tit For Tat

In a small village up the river there is a man who makes his living by catching the floating wood outo the river, drying it and selling it for various purposes. Some time ago he caught an extraordi- narily large log, which was too thick for him to chop with his ax. He went to the owner of sawmill, one of the infiuen- tial men of the town, and requested the loan of his crosscut saw.
 "No," said the mill owner, ''I won't loan my saw to be dulled." "But I can sharpen it again if I dull it." persisted the man. But the saw was refused, and the wood gatherer was compelled to use his ax upon the big log. Some time aft CT this an ice gorge came down the river and carried away a section of the bridge that crossed to the railroad station on the other side. It was necessary for the sawmill owner to catch & certain train that day to get to the city 30 as to make connection for New York.
 He went to the bridge, and finding it impossible looked about for skiff. The only one on that side of the stream be- longed to the old wood gatherer.
 "Go up to old Blanks house and tell him want the key to his skiff, said the mill owner to his coachman, who was carrying his valise.
 The coachman returned in a short time with the wood gatherer in tow.
 What do you want, MT. L-r asked the old man.
 "Why. I'm in hurry and want your haat to cr0es the river was the impa- tient reply.
 "You do, do your retorted the wood gatherer in dignified manner. Well. you can't have it. You can just cross the river on your crosscut saw"
 And the business man had Co postpone starting for New York until the next day.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
Flowers and Singing.

Concerning a paragraph published on the alleged weakening influences of flow CTS, especially violets, upon the voices of singers, correspondent writes that an evidence in favor of the assertion was had at a matinee in New York of the opera season. A very large and beauti- ful bunch of yiolets was handed to Nor dica, who, with scant ceremony, thrust them instantly away from her, holding them behind her as she backed of the stage and reappearing to bow again with out them. The incident was sufficiently marked to attract the notice Of at least one person and attests the assertion that singers have reason to dread the effect of the perfume of violets while singing a solo.-New York Times.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
NEW MARLBORO.

Received too late for last issue.l
 The annual town meeting was held Monday. March 19
 The following officers were elected Selectman for three years, Lorrin P Reyes; assessor, three years, Gilbert Hollister; school committee, three years, Lura A Doncaster; constable and oollec. tor, one year, Michael Cagney; auditors, J. Lane Sanborn and Geo. Stevens Two hundred dollars was appropriated fol superintendent of schools.
 Edward Grant has sold his place in this village to John W. Hollister.
 MT Evans, from Ct. Harrington, was looking at the South Berkshire House, Tuesday, planning repairs.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-29
WEST G0sHEN.

While Alfred Wright and May Futile we're on their way to school last Mon- day morning, the horse gave sudden jump, and freeing itself from the wagon took Alfred over the dash board in a hurry. The horse was soon stopped and no injury done except to the wagon and harness.
 Meetings were held in the Congrega- tional church every afternoon last week, except one.
 The Academy school closes this week.
 Mrs Stella Bragg and son have return ed to Danbury.
 Mss Grace Hammond is expected homo this week from Northfeld, Mass. |, for ten davs' vacation.
 Merchant Smith was in New York last week buying new goods.
 There is an unusual amount of nov ing and changes this spring.
 Freddie Griswold is spending his va cation with his aunt in Bantam.
 John Marsh Lucas has been bnying . new horse.
 Farmers are getting sixty cents a bushel for potatoes delivered in Tor rington..