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Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16
Peach YelloMs,


 H. O. Hart, of West Cornwall, state deputy inspector of peach trees, was in this village Saturday afternoon. He reported having inspected 1059 peach trees in the two towns of Canaan and North Canaan. He condemned Fl trees as diseased with "peach yellows. |" These figures will be increased as Mir Hart had not finished his tour of this village when he gave us the above re- port. He says that Geo. K Goodwin at East Canaan has 500 good peach trees that will come into bearing next year, having been set out three years ago. There Is not diseased tree in the lot.
 MT Hart thinks the tendency of the article in our Cornwall correspondence last week is to. create apreiudice against the inspection of peach trees.
 Every reader of the NEWS knows that our Cornwall correspondent is a dry wit. and he seems dryer than ever this remarkably dry season; but any cause that cannot stand 6 joke or ridicule is a mighty weak one. There is no ques- tion about the wisdom of destroying peach trees having the ''yellows. It is useless for anyone to attempt to raise peaches if his neighbor is permitted to harbor a peach tree having the "yellows,"
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16
Special Announcements.

The P. R. X N. E. R. R. Go. has en- gagged Capt, Geo. Whistler, the celebra- ted King of the Waves. to give one of his wonderful water shows on the beau tiful lake at Lakeville on Saturday, Aug. 25th. Special excursion trains at re- duced rates will be run from all stations on the road.
 Forepaugh's Great Show will exhibit in Hartford on the afternoon and eve- ning of Aug. 18th; and will exhibit at Winstsd on the afternoon and evening of Aug. 30th. Low rate tickets will be sold at stations of the PR & N. E. road to both points.
 The grand circuit races at Charter Oak Park, Hartford, will take place Aug. 27th, 2Sth, 29th sOth and 3lst. All stations on the P. R. < N. E. road will sell excursion tickets during the races at Hartford, including admission to the park.
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16
FALLS VILLAGE.

J. II. Belden is in New York this week. making purchases for the early autumn trade.
 Miss Belle Thomson and Miss Camp bell, of Mount Vernon, \. T., have been visiting friends in town.
 Dr and Mrs F. S. Skiff have been en- at Ellsworth. Dr Wilcox filled the bill during their absence.
 Miss Olive Williams was a guest of Miss Nellie Hall day or two last week.
 Charlie Bloomer arrived home from New Haven Saturday for a two weeks layoff.
 Miss Della H. Mott and Mrs Thomas Maynard, of Utica, N. r. arc visiting re- latives in town ard Lime Rock.
 Mrs F. M. Olin. of Worcester. Mass, is guest of her brother, Roman Seger.
 Miss Name Filming, of Bridgeport, is a guest of Miss Nellie Smith.
 An auction sale of the personal effects of Mrs A F. Brown took place at the rear of the tinshop Saturday. The prices realized were smsll.
 Dunk's barber, Al Hammond, is en- toying his vacation in the mountains(? ?
 There was quite an exodus to the lakes, Sunday. from this village, the people going to visit friends who were camping there.
 A number from here attended the last day of the races at Amenia on Thursday.
 Elder Travis will preach from the NJ E. pulpit Sunday and hold quarterly meeting also. -.a.
 An ice cream and cake social was held at the Methodist church Friday night About 40 from the camp ground came down to patronize it. The Eolian quartet rendred several we'll executed pieces. Miss Lulu Whitbeck and Miss Helena Brown, of Bridgeport. gave several recitations which were highly appreciated by large attendance. The receipts were S25. ..
 The Y. M. c. A were defeated by the local team at ball on che athleti, field last Wednesday afternoon, the score standing 25 to 4 They intend to play the return game at Amenis the 18th. The second nine and the second nine of Lime Rock are booked for g game here to-day (Thursdsy.) Lawyer s. A. Herman and family, oi Winsted, are spending week ir town.
 The NJ. E. Sunday school will pic nic at Holley's grove in Lakeville Friday.
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16
STATE NE TVS.

Major Kingman of Washington has a fad for guns He owns one that is worth S60O, another that is worth S200 and telescope rifle that will send a ball mile.
 The twenty fifth annual reunion of Oompsnies I. B. and the band of the First Connecticut Heavy Art. llerY will be held at Pleasure Beach, near Bridge port. Wednesday. August 22.
 On Thursday last Governor Morris granted a respite of two months to John Cronin, who is under sentence to be hanged at Wethersfeld on Aug. 24. In that time 1t is expected that Dr Bacon of the board of pardons will return from Europe and the full board will then hear the case of the condemned man as petitioned by his counsel.
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16
POINTERS.
Chickens wanted. See adv.

Chickens wanted. See adv.
 Parties contemplating heating their homes with steam or water should read ]. H. Alvord's adv, contained in this issue.
 G. Parsons & Son are offering their patrons beautiful crayon portraits, free of cost. See advertisement.
 Read Mrs Scott's advertisement, viz, rooms to let; and wanted place to do housework.
 Situation wanted as housekeeper. See adv, signed Box POI, Litchfield.
 Read the advertisement of the races at Charter Oak Park.
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16
RESOLUTIONS
Of David s. Cowles Post on the Death
 of Comrade Dunbar

lThe following resolutions were received too late for action by the Post, but were ap- proved by commander and by the adiutant, and submitted to print.
 Whercds,-In view of the loss we have sustained by the decease of our comrade and associate, William H. Dunbar. and of the still heavier loss sustained by those who were nearest ana dearest to him. therefore be it
 Resolred, That it is but just tri- bute to the memory of the departed to say that in regretting his removal from our midst we mourn for one who was Tn every way worthy of our respect and regard.
 Resoired, That we sincerely condole with theSfamlly of the deceased on the dispensation with which it has pleased Divine Providence to sffiict them, and we commend them for consolation to Him who orders all things for the best, and whose clastisements are meant in mercy.
 Resolred, d,-That this heartfelt testi- monisl of our sympathy and sorrow be forwarded to the family of our departed Comrade, by the adjutant of the Post.
 Resolred-That these resolutions be entered upon the records of the Post and copy thereof be transmitted to the editor of the CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS for publication.
 N. VAN DEUsEN, Past Commander, David s. Cowles Post, No. 50, G. A. R.
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16
THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

The tennis tournament given under the auspices of Canaan Academy, and held on the Academy court, on We'd nesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday last, was a great success both socially and financially. It was the event of the season. and the people took great interest in it. Quite number attend ed from Norfolk. Great Harrington. Pine Grove and other places. The first prize in singles, silver match case, was won by Bridgham. The second. prize in singles, silver court plaster case, was played for yesterday afternoon by Camp and Hatch, and was won by
 The prize in doubles, two very handsome scarf pins, was won by Camp and Bridghsm. The score is as follows:
 SINGLES, (PRELIMINARIEs.
 Fred Camp vs. Willie Soule, won by Camp, 6-3 60; Sam Camp vs. Whitlock won by Camp, 6-3 6-l; Bridgham vs Abbott, won by Bridgham. 3 6 60 6-3; Delgado vs. Wyatt. won by Delgado, 6-3 6-0; Braihard vs. Hatch, won by Hatch, 7-5 6-2; Nichols vs. Miss Thompson, won by Miss Thompson, 2-6 6-3 7-5.
 SEMI FINALE.
 Fred Camp ys. Sam Camp, won by Sam Camp, 6-4'7-5; Delgado vs. Hatch won by Hatch, 6.4 6-4; Bridgham vs. Miss Thompson, won by Bridgham, 6-1 6 3.
 Bridgham vs. Sam Camp, won by Bridgham, 6-2 6-2 6-1; Bridgham vs. Hatch, won by Bridgham, 46 GA 3 6-263.
 DOUBLES, (PRELIMINARIEs Clinton Barnes and Marcus Barnes vs. Soule and Redge Heber, won by Sonle and Heber, 3-6 6.3 7-5; Bridgham and s. Camp vs. Miss Thompson and BrainaId, won by Brigham and Camp, 6-1 60; Delgado and Newton vs. Wyatt and Belcher. won by Degado and Newton, 3-6 8-6 6-4; Camp and Hatch vs. Whitlock and Abbott. won by Whitlock and Abbott, 7-5 9-7. | SEMI. FINALE.
 Bridgham and Sam Camp vs. Camp and Hatch, won by Bridgham and Camp, 6-3 7-5; Delgado and Newton vs. Soule and Redge. won by Delgado and Newton, 60 GA.
 FINALE. Delgado and Newton vs. Bridgham | and Camp, WOE by Bridgham and Camp, 5-7 6-2 4-6 GA 6-3.
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16
Drowned in Lake Onota.

Mrs c. Archie Burbank, aged 24, was drowned in Lake Onota, near Pittsfeld, NMass., last Friday while bathing. Her cousin, William R. Burbank, nearly lost his life while attempting to rescue her. He was rescued in an unconscious condition. Both went out in a canoe, dressed for bathing. After William leaped from the canoe it floated out in- to deep water before Mrs Burbank inn Da,1 out
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16
HOw,s THIsf

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Props. Toledo O
 We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transac- nons, and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm.
 Ohio. oe' gists, Toledo, Ohio. Ne
 HalFs Catarrh Cure is taken internally. act ing directly upon the blood and mucons am. faces of the system. Testimonials sent free Price 76c per bottle. Sold by all druggists,
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16
An Excellent Remedy fer Diarrh~a.

RANDOLPH. MASS. March 13, 1894 T have used Cham berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and found it mended it to friends and know of two cases of diarrbea having been cured with one small bottle. JOSEPH H Eos TER. For sale by W. H. Camp, Canaan Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk, dfnggists.
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16
How te Cure RtiIous Collie.

suffered for weeks with collie and pain in my stomach. caused ny bilious ness, and had to take medicine all the while until used Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy which cured me. have since recommended it to a good many people. MRS. F. BUTLER. 22 Fillmore St., Fairhaven. Ot. For sale by w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk, druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16
Republican State Convention.

The Republican state convention to nominate state officers is to be held in Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, on the 18th and 18th days of September. The opening session will be held on the evening of the 18th.
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16
A CARD FROM A. c. BAKER.

Our furniture business at Hawieyville is now SO well known far and near, that we feel that we may safely, fur lime al least, cut down our advertising expenses. An "ad" e. be Of any value. should he changed every week. We arc too busy to do C. Besides. we heard a man say, the other day that "thnt furniture man at Hawleywlle, who Rd. yertises so much, must be fool" Queer what big game one runs onto sometimes when QUO goes out without a gun.l Another more chAtitable friend remarked to us oonf- dentially. in an ofr hand way. that writing ads" out of business hours Is liable to lead to softening of the brain. Mind you. he dld not say we had got it; and he looked away over into the next county when he said it but,-wcll, we are not slow to take hint, u it is n blind one. It would be perfectly awe ful if we should really got it this noftening disease, we moan aud have it get real deep. ly seated before we knew it, or before wa had time to vaccinate. So we are going to stop right Of short, give up our advertising col- umns for awhile, pocket the money that would otherwise go into the coffers of theee ''gnasIing newspaper monopoliee," cat brain hardening food and attend strictly to busi- ness, 1. O. seliug furniture at Hawleyytlle. Now for Heaven's sake don't tell everybody what you think, Just remember how sonRi- tive We are to adverse criticism, and say that We are simply boycotting aud playing Deha with the newspapers for awhile. Don't toll them that we are tired or waiting for any thing to harden. Re compassionnts. be Just, be consideraie. he charitable, be liberal mind- ed one with another and last of all be stare and come to Hawleyyllle before you buy your furniture. Please commit thls last eentence to memory and then pin it tn your hat.
 A. e. BAKER.
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16
BORN.

Litchfield, August 8, a son to
 Prof. and Mrs. Monroe. FEsN-At Litchfeld, August 8. a son to Dr
 and Mrs H. H. Fenn.
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16
Ofice William l.. Gilbert Clock Co.
 TWISTED, CONN.,, June 20. 1894

office William L. Gilbert Clock Go.
 TWISTED, CONN.,, June 20. 1894 MIR. J. H. ALyoRD.--DEAR STR:
 It gives me pleasure to say that tho Rich mond's Victor Hot Water Heater, No. l2i, placed in my house last fall has given perfect satisfaction.
 My rooms, which are large and unusually exposed with bay windowsl have kept en- tirely comfortable at nll seasons, although accustomed to yERY FREE VENTILATION, and the heater very much easier and pleas anter to care for than any stove have ever seen.
 The Richmond Duplex Crate handles the fire perfectly. burning the hardest Lehigh Coal without clinkers, and absolutely without waste; not a particle of unburned coal pass ing the grate to be sifted. and no use what ever for slciug or pokers.
 I am surprised and glad to find that the heater does not radiate any apprSciable heat in the cellar, even the back Hue. when prop erly checked, being cool-the brick work ALWAYS so.
 I ran four radiators last season, with Ara never out from start to finish. on three-quar- ters ton of coal per month, and, with ex- perienca gained, expect to heat two more large and exposed rooms at about same ea' pense. may add that am greatly pleased, and believe in the wisdom of putting m heater in excess of figured needs and running same "'' e"'' HUBERT P. NETWORK,
 Manager.
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16

In Texas the observation-disclosures which denotes love is attributed to a young man who forgets his revolver when he goes to dance.-Leavenworth Times.
Connecticut western news., 1894-08-16

[The following resolutions were received too late for action by the Post, but were ap- proved by commander and by the adiutant, and submitted to print
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-10
GIGANTIC SMUGGLING RING.
1t Employed Three Vessels and Included
Prominent Men.

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San Francisco, January 9-The Gus.
toms authorities here. assisted by spec
iai treasury agents, have unearthed
gigantic smuggling ring employing at
least three vessels in its nefarious prac-
tees. George Wichman, promineni
candy dealer in this city and Louis
Greenmaid of Victoria, B. c., are in thu
county Jail charged with smuggling 150t
pounds of opium and IS Chinese ashore
on the northern coast in September last.
The arrests were due to confession
made by one Miller, arrested last Sun
day night. Warrants have been ISSUED
for T. W. Mclean, formerly custom
house interpreter, and George Thomas,
photographer. Other warrants will
be taken out during the next few days
against prominent business men and Of.
f1cials connected with the customs ser
vice. An attempt was made last night
to seize the sloop Emerald, one of tha
vessels which landed opium, but sht
escaped to sea. .slfhough she was chased
by revenue steamers. The ring has beer
operating here number of years, and
sensational disclosures are prcmiset
when the cases are brought to trial.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-10
THAT WHITE HORSE AGAIN.
He Reappers in the Trial of Dan CourhIiu
for Cronin's Murder

Chicago, January 9.-The court stem.
ographer spoke this afternoon at the
trial of Dan Coughlin for the most i'm.
portant dead witness, Patrick Dinan.
His story of the white horse transaction
and conversation with the detective
forms one of the most binding links in
the chain of circustantial evidence which
encircles the defendant. The only weak
point in connection with the white horse
is that when Inspector Schaak took the
animal TO Mrs. Conklin she failed to iden-
tify 1t. Subsequently newspaper man
drove the white horse and buggy in front
OF Mrs. Conklin's residence and she be.
came positive it was the white horse
which figured in the tragedy Dinau
testified that on the afternoon of Nav
a, 1889, Coughlin came to his stable from
the Turner hall saloon across the street
and said: "A friend of mine will call
tonight for rig; let him have one."
Promptly at the appointed hour the
man appeared. He objected to taking
the white horse, but had TO take it OF
none. Dinan saw Coughin and
told him he let the man have the white
horse. Then Coughlin said, Don't say
anything about it. 1t might get me into
trouble" The prosecution had to deal
with two troublesome Clan-na-Gael wit.
nesses of the don't remember kind
during the last hour of the session. They
were called only to testify again in re.
gard to certain utterance Of the defend.
ant and their meanings prior and aftel
May A. Neither could be induced to give
as strong testimony as on the former
trial.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-10
WILL TRY AGAIN.
Cruiser Montgomery Is Fast, but Could
Not Steam Over Lodges

New London, Conn, January 9.-The
new cruiser Montgomery is expected
here Saturday night or Sunday, to pre-
pare for run over the Long Island
course to demonstrate what speed she
can make in steaming a couple of hours
against the tide and two hours with it.
She is said to be a very fast boat, one
thas will average about 10 knots. When
she came here last year to make the run.
she went on a submerged ledge Just as
she reached this port, and damaged her
bottom so badly that she had to return
10 the Columbia Iron Works and be re-
pared. President Malster has notified
the Navy Department that the Montgom-
cry VIII be ready to leave Baltimore to-
morrow. If she sails then she will be
mere Saturday. The course over which
she VIII run is 36 miles, between Say
brook and Stratford stations. 1t will
nave TO be re-measured and marked by
ouoyss again, for since the Marblehead
nad her trial upon it month ago the
lgnthouse department has taken up the
puoys and brought them to this mort.
Today. Lieutenant Reamey. u. S. N.
secretary OF the board of inspection, no.
uned the Crocker House that accommo-
datlons would be required for the board.
Admiral Belknap, Commander Cooper,
Lieutenant Reamey, Chief Engineers
Morley, Webster and Milligan, Sunday
night. The exact date for the trial has
not been liked, but is likely to be set for
Iuesday or Wednesday of next week.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-10
THE BORDEN MUTlNEERs.
The President Thinks Thomaston Good
Place for Them.

Washington, January 9.-The Presi-
dent has denied the application for a
pardon for George Miller and William
Smith alias Ephraim Clark, convicted
in 1875 in the United States Circuit Court
for the District of Massachusetts, for
murder on the high seas, and sentenced
to be hanged. The sentence was COM
muted by President Grant to life impris-
onment in the state prison atThomaston,
Name. President Harrison declined to
further commute the sentence in 1892
Since that time great many petitions
have been received from labor organiza-
tions and letters from Samuel Gompers,
president of the American Federation of
labor, all urging executive clemency.
Numerous protests against executive
clemency were also filed. G.. F. Scott,
late attorney in charge Of pardon. in the
Department of Justice, in presenting
the petitions to the President, wrote: Il
beg to state that in my judgment if they
were to live three score years and ten in
prison, the punishment would not be too
great for the character of their crimes. -
The President, in denying the applica-
tion, made the endorsement:@i"I am de-
cidedly of the opinion that these con-
victs have already received all the exec
utive clemency they deserve, as the facts
of this case are now presented"
Miller and Smith killed two sailors and
intended to kill the captain and others of
the crew of the vessel on which they
shipped.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-10
THE TEN PER CENT TAX.
How the House Committee Stand on the
State Bank Question.

How the House Committee Stand on the
State Bank Question.
Washington, January 9.-It was decid-
ed at this mornings meeting Of the
House banking and currency committee
that a vote without debate be taken at
the meeting Friday next, on the bill to
repeal the 10 per cent state bank tax.
The bill was amended this morning in
several particulars. Its purpose is to
place state banks on an equal footing
with national banks as far as taxation is
concerned, while preventing private firms
and corporations from issuing circula-
tion bills. AS amended it reads:
sBe it enacted, etc.:
"That section 3412 of the Revised Sta
tutes be amended to read, No national
banking association, state bank or state
banking institution shall be required to
pay a tax of 10 per cent on the amount
of the notes of any state bank or state
banking association used for circulation
and paid out by them.' Section 10, of
the act of February s, 1875, shall be
amended to read, Every person. firm, or
association other than national banks
and state bank associations, shall pay af
tax of 10 per centum on the amount o
their own notes used for circulation, paid
out by Them Section 20 of the said act
shall be amended to be construed that
state banks and state banking associations
shall have the same right and be subject
to the same restrictions as by said sec
tion are imposed on national banks. but
no farther"
Ten of the II members were present
this morning. A poll of the committee
shows eight in favor and eight opposed
to the bill, with Mr.. Warner, Dem, of
Kentucky, holding the balance of power.
Mr.. Warner favors the bill with some
notifications. Those who favor the bill
are Messrs. Cox, DEM, of Tennessee,
Cobb, DEM, of Missouri, Culberson,
DEM, of Texas, Ellis, Dem, of Ken
lucky, Cobb, Dem, of Alabama, John
son. Dem, of Ohio, Black, Dem, of
Georgia. Hall, Dem, of Missouri. Those
opposed are Messrs. Sperry, Dem, of
Connecticut Walker. Rep, OF, Massachu-
setts, Brosius, Rep, of Pennsylvania,
Henderson, Rep, of Illinois, Russell,
Rep, of Connecticut, Hangen. Rep, of
Wisconsin. johnson, Rep, of Indiana,
Springer, Dem, of Illinois.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-10
ON THE VERGE OF RIOT.
Key West Powerfully Excited Over the Ar
rival of Cubans,


rival of Cubans,
Washington. January 9.-Key West,
Fla, is in state of intense excitement
over the arrival there today from Havana
of 250 Spanish cigar markes. According
to reports received at the Treasury De-
partment, the citizens of the town seem
to have divided into two factions and
public meetings, approving and denounc.
ing the Importation of the cigar makers
have been held. Superintendent Stump
of the Immigration bureau of the
Treasury Department has been flooded
with communications on the SUI bject, as
have the Senators and Representatives
from Florida. The people are represented
t. he on the point of open riot. While
the trouble, as far as the information
goes, came from the desire on the part of
some prominent cigar manufacturers in
Key West to import from Cuba for en-
ployment in their factories about 500
men, committee for that purpose, COM
posed, it is said. of some of the most re-
sponsible people in Key West, went to
Havana to employ these men. To this,
the laboring people, especially those en-
gagged in the factories, objected. Super
intendent Stump ordered today's arrivals
detained until they can be examined by
ii board of inquiry to see whether they
come within the excluded class.