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Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
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Wales nnd His Shooting.

His royal highness Albert Edward, prince of Wales, is not brilliant per former with shotgun, but he enjoys shooting. It is necessary for the credit of the nation that he should make a showing, and with that idea Sir Henry James usually accompanies him on gum ming expeditions. His royal highness blazes away all day, rarely hitting a bird, while Sir Henry lets go both bar rels right and left and seldom misses. At the end of the days shooting Albert Edward gets credit for the dimensions of the bag, and Sir Henry winks the oth- CT eye as in duty bound. He'll be a duke some day.-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
POINTERS.

See advertisement of Anna l.. Smith s auction.
 Read the advertisement of the Rora- back auction.
 Read the w. l.. Douglas Shoe Co.'s new advertisement.
 Anti-thieves, and thieves. are request ed to read George H. Clark's notice.
 A. F, Rood now writes fire insurance policies for N. A. McNeil & Go. See business card. You can get one or more discount checks by reading and needing Wm E. Cornell's new advertisement.
 Read the new advertisement con. corning D. P. Hunt X Co.'S sacrifice sale of cloaks at the Warner Hause in Ga naan. Hotchkiss & Eggleston's new adver. tisement tells you why they have re- duced their prices 25 per cent. If you need any clothing now is the time fo, you to grab bargains at the store of said | firm.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
GENESIS OF THE STEAMBOAT.
Ancient Craft That Foreshadowed tn
 Modern Greyhouuds of the Sea.

Ancient Craft That Foreshadowed the
 Modern Greyhounds of the Sea-
 The first steamboat was built by Den- his Papin, who navigated it safely down the Fulda as long ago as 1707. Unfor- tunately this pioneer craft was destroyed by jealous sailors, and even the very memory of it was lost for three-quarters of century. In 1775 Perrier, another Frenchman, built an experimental steam vessel at Paris. Eight years later, in 1783, Jouffroy took up the idea that had been evolved by Papin and Perrier and built 8 steamer, which did good service for some time on the Saone.
 The first American to attempt to ap- ply steam to navigation was John Fitch, Connecticut mechanic, who made his initial experiments in the year 1785. To what extent Fitch was indebted to the three illustrious French inventors named above we are not informed, but that his models were original there is not the least doubt. In the first he em- ployed large pipe kettle for generating the steam, the motive power being side paddles worked after the fashion of oars on common rowboat. In the second Fitch craft the same mode of propulsion was adopted with the exception that the paddles were made to initiate revolv- ing wheel and were fixed to the stern clearly foreshadowing the present stern- wheeler.
 This last mentioned boat was the first American steam vessel that can be pro nounced a success. It made it's first trip to Burlington in July, 17ss. But, after all, it was not until after the opening of the present century that steam naviga- tion started into actual life. In 1907 Robert Fulton (who every school child knows was an American), in conjunction with one Robert R. Livingston, built the Clermont, and established @ regular packet service between New York and Albany.
 The success of this undertaking was so satisfactory that four new boats were built before the end of 1911, at least two of them being designed for servicein oth- CT rivers.-St. Louis Republic.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
DEATH OF DIR. ADAM.

George Adam, M. D. died at o'clock this lThursday) morning at his residence about midway between this village and East Canaan. His age was 81 years. months and r days. He had been gradually failing for several years, and for the past month had been very feeble
 His funeral will probably be held Sat. urday afternoon. Dr Adam was one oi Gods noblemen. He was sincere christian and gentleman in every sense of the word. His death will be mourn. el by all who knew him. We trust that fitting sketch of him will be put lished in the NEWS of Jan 11th. This week the NEWS is somewhat late to pres
 otherwise the paper would have beer printed before Dr Adams death occurred
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
SIOO REWARD. sIOO

The readers of the CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS will be pleased to learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only pos ftive cure now known to the medical fraterni- ty. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting di- rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the founda- tion of the dise SC. and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature In doing Its work. The pro- prietors have so much faith in Its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure, Send for list of testimonials.
 Address, F. J. CHENEY & Co.,, Toledo, Ohio.
 AUHold by Dru0Qtsts, 76u.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
A Timely Bit of Advice.

Ia these times of grip and pneumonia it is of great importance that we should know where to look for safe and sure remedy. A slight cold may become a serious one, the scarcely noticeable pain iu the chest Is too often the forerunuer ot pneumonia. The first cough may lead to consumption Ia cough is ai,odyS dangerous). Never neglect cold or cough for even one day, but get al ince, as safe and sure remedy, Kemp's Balsam, the best cough cure, which is recommended ou all sides It should be kept in the house regularly to avoid delay when needed. It is sold at all the drug stores.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
Nathaniel w. Wheeler Dead

Nathaniel W. Wheeler. of the Wheel CT & Wilson Sewing Machine Go. oi Bridgeport, died at his home in that city Dec. 31, aged 73. Mir Wheeler was director and stockholder of the Con. solidated railroad. He has been 8 state senator and representative at Hartford for several terms. He leaves a widow, two sons and two daughters He is es. timated to have been worth $500, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
Women Usurers.

Women are. as we know, invading most trades and professions, but it is in- teresting, says the London Lady, and not a little startling to learn that they have even taken to the doubtful one of usury. You would hardly credit" said well known solicitor recently, "what huge number of women money lenders there are about" Many of them have small private connections only, obliging femi- nine friends or acquaintances pressed for the amount of some dressmaker's or mil liners bill with temporary loans at inter est. But there are others who go in for it extensively-advertise, and, in fact, make quite handsome income out of it.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
Tricks In All Trades.

The young doctor was sitting in his consultation room chatting with friend when some one entered the outer office. He stepped out, and the friend heard him say:
 "Pray take seat. I'll be at liberty in few minutes"
 Then he came back into the consulta- tion room and closed the door after him.
 "rll skip" said the friend.
 Not for the world. Sit down." said the doctor.
 But you have patient waiting."
 "Well, it's a woman. Let her wait about 15 minutes"
 You may lose her business"
 "On the contrary, I'll get it regularly. always make them wait"
 "Why?"
 ITO give the impression of rush of business. It is the only way to keep a woman. If she thought wasn't rushed to death, she'd lose confidence in me and go somewhere else. Chicago Record.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
AUCTION 1

will sell at Public Auction at my farm in Sheffield, Mass, two miles north of Chapin- vile, Ct, on Tuesday, Jan. 9th, 1894, at 10 n. m. sharp the following property: IS COWS and heifers, 2 horses, sheep, sows and l boar, thoroughbred Chester White. Also l ten-can Cooley creamer complete, a lot of 40. quart cans, Davis churn, 1 butter worker, 8 sets double harness 8 single harness, truck wagon, 1 platform spring peddling wagon, square box two-seat wagon, top buggies, l buck board, heavy bob sleigh, light bob sleigh, one-horse power. ensilage cutter, Eclipse corn planter, blows, wheel bar ow, drag barrow, l horse hoe. cultivator, tobacco ridger, 1 Buckeye moving ma, chine, horse rakes, and all other tools used for farming. A lot of good cedar posts. A lot of tea caddies. About 50 tons Of good barn hay. -
 Terms: All sums under $10, cash. All sums over $10, four months credit on ap- proved and endorsed notes, payable at the National Mahaiwe Bank with discount
 ANNA l.. SMITH, shefield, Mass. J, ", CRoprER, Auotionesr.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
Mosouito NettIna Curtains.

Do you know that mosquito netting not mosquito bar but the net which looks like coarse brussels net-makes simply lovely curtains for bed, sitting or dining room windows?
 It comes two yards wide, at about 30 or 40 cents yard, with alittle fly fringe or broad hem.
 With white ribbon run through, or even without, it is really beautiful for the purpose, and, as it washes like 8 handkerchief and can be done up over and over again, it is very cheap. Polly Pry in New York Recorder.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
Cost of British Defenses.

The British empire spends, as rule, upon defense from $250, ,000, 900 to $eso,- 000, ,0O0 a year, of which the military ex- penditure of India, with the indirect ex- penditure for the sake of India on the mobile land forces at home. forms the largest item. Almost the whole of this vast sum is expended out of British loans or taxes under the control of the parlis- ment of the United Kingdom, and out of India taxes under the indirect control of the house of commons through the secretary of state, who is a member of the government of the day. North American Review.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
AUCTIONI 1

There will be sold at Public Auction sn the premises of the late John 0. Roraback on the Silver Street Road in the town of Shsffield. Mass, on Monday, Jan. 8, 1894, at 10 o'clock a. m., the following articles of personal prop srty to wit: 8 cows, all due to calve in the spring, lumber wagon, 1 spring wagon, l buggy wagon, 1 light bob sleigh, sleigh. l moving machine tnearly newl, 1horss rake, l set double harness, 1 flaming mill, harrows, plow-, cultivator. wheel barrow. hay rig g.ng ox-yoks, grain cradle (newl, forks, rakes, chains, crowbars, and other farming utensils too numarous too mention.
 Terms: All sums under S10, cash; all sums over S10, six months credit on good ap- proved notes.
 The farm. consisting of about 100 acres oi land under good state of cultivation, we'll fenced, with sufficient wood and water there on, is also for sale.
 J. HENRY RoRABAoK, Administrator. Canaan Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
State Temperance Convention.

The annual convention of the Con- necticut Temperance Union will be held in Willimantic, Jan. Is and IT. It will open on Tuesday evening with sn address by Mir T. E. Murphy.
 The annual business meeting will be held on Wednesday at 10 a. m. The speakers of the afternoon will be City Evangelist Gillette, of Hartford, Rev Dr Kynett, of Philadelphia, and Rev D N. Beach, of Cambridge, Mass. For programs, etc., address Sec. J. H. James, Rockville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
Wages Reduced.

SoUTHINeToN, Dec. 30.-The Atwater Manufacturing company, makers of hardware, to-day announced a reduction of wages ten per cent. all around. The Peck, Stow X Wilcox company have re- duced wages twenty-five per cent, in their foundry.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
DIED.

HAYEs-At Mill River, Mass, Jan. 8, Miss Julia Hayes. aged ss years. ADAM-In this town, Jan. 4. Geo. Adam, N D., aged s1 years, 8 months and IT days. CULVER winsted, Jan. 1, Edward E. Gull yer, aged 65 years.
 RowLAsD-At winsted, Jan. 2, Charles Row. land, aged 61 years.
 NILEs-On January 1, at her residence in Brooklyn, N. r., In the 67th year of her age Oornelia, wife of Dr O. Niles, and daugh. ter of the late Lot Norton of Salisbury. CALLKsDAR-At Sheffield, Mass, Jan. 1, He man Callendar, aged S3 years. BILLs-At Erie, Pa., Dec. 29, Huldah Clark Bills, widow of the late Norman R. Bills aged sS years, formerly ofSouth Egremont, Mass.
 CRANE-At Millerton, N. T.. Dec. 21, Moses Crane, aged 5l years.
 SMITH-At the New York Hospital, New York city, Dec. 27. Wilbur S.smith, son of Stephen Smith, South Kent, aged 30 years. vINcENT-In Kent, at the last hour of Dec s1, 1898, of pneumonia, Nellie E wife ol Gilbert A. Vincent, and daughter of N Bolles of New Preston, aged 33 years.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
Twenty.Seyen.

With the issue of Dec 8 the Rock vile Journal completed it's twenty, seventh volume. The paper is bright newsy sheet and a credit to Holland county journalism. The Journal con- templates more improvements in the future.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
PHuAprLPHIA, srArINo Hrw ENGLAND !. B. 60.
 Poughkeepsie Bridge Route.

Commencing Sunday, December "A, 1898.
 GOING EAST. Leave Canaan $40 a. m., arrive Hartford 11.65 a. m.
 Leave Canaan 12.45 D. m., arrive Hartford 2.60 D. m. from Campbell Hall and way points. Leave Canaan 3.52 p. m., arrive Hartford 6.2s Leave Canaan 8.57 D. m. arrive winsted 7.45 D. m., from Poughkeepsie, and New York. Leave Canaan Sundays onlyl 3.65 p. m. arrive Hartford 6 2o p. m.
 GOING WEST. Leave Canaan s.12 a. m. for New York and Poughkeepsie.
 Leave Canaan l0.3S a. m., for Millerton. Leave Canaan 12.45 p. m. for Campbell Hall, connecting al Silvernails for Rhineclifr. Leave Canaan 80. arrive Millerton 6.06 pm. Leave Hartford 800 a. m. (sundays onlyl Oa- naan 3.55 p. m., arrive Campbell Hall 7.26 p. m.
 At Hartford with X N K R R, N Y, N H &HRR, Hartford & Valley Divisions. At Simsbury and at Pine Meadow with N Y, N H & H R R, Northampton Division. At winsted with N Y N H < R R, Nauga- tuck Division.
 At Canaan with Housatonic R. R; at Miller | ton and Mt Riga with Harlem Division N o | d H R R R; at Boston Corners with Harlem | Division Y 0 & H R k R. and Y d M K R at Poughkeepsie with N c X Il K R R al Rhinecll6 with N Y 0 & H R R R, by ferry to Rondout with the Ulster & Delaware k R at Maybrook with the Lehigh < Hudson By, NYLE&w RR., PP& B RR and Waikiki Valley R R.
 O. N. LAwLER. w.J. MARTIN, Genl Manager. Gen1 Pass'g Agt
 Hartford. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
Newspaper Man Dead

MT Thomas Campion, of the staff of the Hartford Times. died at the Hart ford hospital of consumption Friday morning.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04

Mrs William Murden, 197 Third St. Albany, N. T., gives it the need oi praise, as follows: "I have used Dr Bulls Cough Syrup and find it has nc equal. No family should be without it. ?
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-04
NOTICED

The members of the Union Society for the Detection of Thieves are requested to meet at the Wononsco House, Lakeville, Ot., We'd nesday, Jan. 10, 1894, at 2p. m.
 GEO. H. CLARK, Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-18
cyrulv OPERAS clrry roR CHARITY

Lovers OF German music. and especially OF the
music-dra,nas % Wagner. have rot been let ut
tcrly desolate this year. Two performances %
pie WalkGre' have already been given, and a
third is announced 10 take place at the Mctropol-
itan Opera IIouse Monday evening. March 26
Moreover. a performance OF Die Gotterdammer-
ung" VIII follow H. Wednesday evening, the
18th The orchestra on these occasions will be led
by Walter Damrosch. and old favortes of the Ger
man opcra seasons OF few years since Will be
heard again in parts in which they have become
famous Attendance on either or both OF these per-
formances Will have the eject of bcneitng, In
equal measure. two causes Of the noblest char
acter- one. the University Settlement Society
whose work for young and old Is carried on in the
most crowded part OF thu tenement-housc quarter
on the East side: the other the Ncw-Nork Kinder
garten Association. which, with It's dozen or more
Of primary schools, is beginning AZ the right point
the training Of worthy citizens. The sale of seats
and boxes for the two operas IS reported 10 bd
advancing rapidly at Tyson's Schuberth's and
the opera house. Mrs Robert W. Chaplin. No. l2O
East Thirty -fourth-st, is chairman OF the Box
Committee. which consists OF a number or we'll
known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-18


4 complete rearransement has been made on the
main noo- or the hig establishment Of Hilton
U,ghes A. Co. broadway and feminist, prepar2-
t--v 10 their Easter millinery opening. to-morroW
An the aisles have been wdcAed, giving more
space TO tho throngs Of peop.e 20 move eas"y Hn'"
Tho stock Of gloves which was for - many years
n the rotunda that 1t became landmark - 70
speak has been replaced 10y un;rmmei inll''he'y
and artificial flowers which. remembering the per
ffcilon % which the French nave DTouiHt u'% ''''
u industry is SIGHT worth boxing on. Here
after the silks and popular dress goods VIII occu-
"a. the main thorough,are through the store from
broadway to Four,h-ave.; spr.ngnS from the nam
artery are tn, lring-ro0T. the trlmrinS-ro'm'
and others for every branch fancy of the female
toilet.
Another feature IS the reorganzlti)n Of the dress
making department. AMI the refurnishins In costly
-tyle of the parlors attached 70 H. The walls are
hung In green AMI gold tapestry VITA mirrors ar
r,n,eI - set of the display The room for show
Ing evening costumes has a.so been elegantly re-
AticI The improvements have all been Effected
with the object Of making the spring opening his
wear memorable one. The SILK. cloth. linen china
and glass markets of the word contribute - the
wealth Of articles on view. In the furniture De
rarinent are sets in Empire. Chippendaie ana
Louis XIV styles done In oak. maple. birch. ma
hogany ami Hungarian ash The d.sp,ay - slk'
T. unusually large TIE Uo.rt effects are exceed
ng.y beautiful. In the department set aside Tor
hats b1nnrts and toIues. one Is reminded or the
displays seen In the houses " the iirSe Fdrlsiah
mliln-rs There attractive novelties IN clpSks'
coats and wraps. ana some hih'Some 'tp'S Wn'l
seem Dee more In vogue thaa any "ther sNl'~.
The ladies' new dr.>~mak.nS Iarlcr' which are
now being furnished. ar" rare s!sht Iney VII
be- finished in white and gold. ana hung WIN COST
six tapestries elternat!ng with panels Of mirrors
These VIII be open FOR inspection to,norrowv;
when the Easter opening VIII take pace wich VIII
ne continued during IN" week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-18
Or. LYONS Perfect Tooth Powder.
Thoroughly cleanses the teeth and
purihes the breath. Used by people
Of refinement for over a quarter Of
a century. Sold Everywhere.
nj c.nr.. nura,ne. among whom IS stree:-cloan-

nal Courts building, among whom is ''ree'-''''a''-
ing ,,an cs,nr himself Alfred King who sail
that ne came IRON No l22 Nassan-Ii' yi.',i , tme
MAJOR Mcclellan should instantly order M Erfrn
Nnc removed from its place over inc @ vi
Tolonel Mcclellan told Mr.. King to go home ana
nTt ice on his head. He went out shouting 10"
-" X.;i,jaT, Swratser Assistant Corporation 'oun-
Gel FUSED the statue OF Benjamin Franklin Wn!'H
stands pedestal in front OF ,he onrn with
en Irish nap Mir Swcetsers Office window opens
"SG mre ANONYMOUS letters filled tho mail of the
Acting Manor yesterday. Some or them coh 1i
cd his action in approving the Aderme ordlin ia.
for raising the green flag on the City an. nut y
large nurnter criticised his approval ana denouhnri
the hosting of foreign nag IN dig,oynity'
Nearly a century ago committee AllGI',,T" ~, -,
The Tainr,any Society asked Governor :ohn J.g
+" direct tfat raes he displayed on governor :
Island and on the Battery the u5na! p'aoeS ,S
hosting the National and S;atc ".
MAY T. 1856 There was no request lor tl'' "lSiInt
of the Irish flag any but the Altr' cnn,,gb Tor
evcrvhodv in this country. But Governor Jay saw
10 reason for discriminating in fayor o, 'h me Xn
man Societys anniversary. even WIN t.e ia oI@
tonal ard State colors and refused to grant lam
gave for declining to raise the flags as taken rom
his Correspondence and PnDNc fdPe'S' P"''''''
The Governor has taken into considSr3 ,t 1.-THE the
sgnfed to him by So h would ID order ord the
flags Governors Island ana also on er VIZ
the 18th May inst. 1t appears to him tnat II suCn ,
a compliment be paid 10 the Tarlmany, ~ ous' LIZ o
IN ls refused 10 any other OF the numerous SCcIe
lies in this city ana state. Arbitrary prefsre,nees
would be partial and unjust. ana to
,'n any nrlnc,ole of comparative utility or respect
ability would be task TOO D., nyi1sHs 10 H Ie doubts
thn policy and prudence Of making sucn MARKS %
public respect more general than they no" ,,p ar
aar1 thinking IL his duty TO observe the lmllS
which usage and Acknowledged propriety prescrip,e
he presurnes that his declining TO give me oTiers TT,
question viii. on being maiurely e'h'''s''' ''''0
with approbat ton. 800
''EAw-Yor l1th May. l1M . A., ,ru,,na,v
Society in the City of New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-18
KISSES AND CHEERS FOR sCHIEREN
MENTION or BRooKLyNS MAYOR At TIE ST
rATRICKs SOCIETY pINNEA CAUSES

SOME DISORDER
About 20 members Of the St Patrlck's Society Of
Brooklyn. sat down last evening 10 the FORTY
nth annual dinner ~ the society which was given
In the Assembly rooms II che Academy Of Music
Hugh 4. Mcrernan presided with Corporation Coun-
sci Mcdonald on his right
Among the others present we're Arthur J. Hearey
Thomas Cassin. John r. Bre.n. Juhn J. Newmin
John Delmar. Judge Cullen. +. W Wurstrr VIII
lam sullivan. Murat flals;cal. Andrew Mclean
John G. Mcclure. John Courtney ari Thomas car
roll.
Corporation Counsel Albrri g. Mcdonald
sp1nded the teas, The Cty n Iro0klyn" II.
50 k q IA" pleasure + such reunions 49, th,s. Z
ihs 81. Patrck's S,c.ty. Taen IN reference 10 the
toast. he said thar. owIAs 10 tn absence thr chit
executive Who was away IN anolh'r cil!. h. was
ther- TO speak fr him. Mr.. Mcdonald had ~
soon ~ ken the words "chlf sN-cu.ivc" wh.n
Kisses arcs from various parts 4 the room ana
lasted for half m.nue. They then subsidized and
"When look around and ser The faces 81 Old friends
present." then cputiuu Il Sir. Mcdonald Il feel that
can in salty that the Mayor Is attending
form meeting In BunalC--lnc II III Sc reform meet
In his closing remarks Mr.. Mcdonald said that
wnen be left his home last night his wife wished to
city dinner was fr men. and not place for
women my VII. seemed To- think" n said. THAT
would rslurn home with my eyes black"n'd and ny
hat smashed. Eu, am pleased 70 say that nothing
The Rev John NJ Kieiy OF the Church Of the
TRANSPORTATION. responded for The Day We 'e,r-
brate" Or william IS Wallace spoke for ireland"
C6ngressman Toseph 9 Hendrix smoke for The
United States "Our Wives and Swrethearts." was
the toast assigned to Luke ID. Stapleton. Other so
ceties werr represented at me dinner ny robert -
anrort az the ST Nicholas Society and John C.
Kelley % thu Friendly Sons Of ct Patrick.