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Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
ANOTHER FIRE.

At about 630 o'clock on Sunday morning the inhabitants of this peace full village were reused from sweet dreams by the clear, musical tones of the Methodist church bell. Fire had again broken out in W. N. Rogers tea store. Mrs Sartial Root seems to have been the first to discover the flames. although Mrs Ham also saw 1t about the same time. Both ladies gave the alarm and George s. Fuller was the first man at the fire. Louis Holt be gan ringing the church bell The citizens immediately turned out in force and organized water pail brig ade, passing pails of water to the roof of the tea store. The hose cart was hauled to the fire and copious stream poured on the flames. The fire was put out, but not until the roof, ceiling, most of the side walls and the stock of goods and fixtures had been destroy ed.
 The cause of the fire is not clearly understood. MT Rogers and his clerk looked up into the loft at g o'clock Saturday night and found everything apparently safe. There must have been fire smouldering somewhere around the chimney.
 We understand that the building, which belongs to Mrs J. B. Harden bergh, and the stock of goods are well insured.
 The fire is another object lesson. Ii the flames had gained little more headway and there had been strong wind, instead of dead calm, it is ap- palling to contemplate what the loss oi property and perhaps of life would have been.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
c. A. R. and W. R. c. Meetings

c. A. R. and W. R. c. Meetings.
 At the December meeting of tlIe D s Cowles Post G. A. R. last week We'd nesday evening the following officers were elected: Commander, James Reel; senior vice-commander, T. L. Sackett; junior vice-oommander, John Rodemey- CT; quarter master, H. Schamerhorn; 1; adjutant, G. l.. Parsons; surgeon, ". F Sackett; chaplain, E. s. Roberts; officer of the day, M. J Kllmer; officer of the guard. John Lepyon; delegate to the annual encampment in Bridgeport, ". F. Sackett, alternate, T. L. Sackett.
 On the same evening the following were elected officers of the Woman's $ Relief Corps: President, Mrs A. H. Adams; senior vice-president. Mrs O. Osborne; junior vice president. Mrs A. Sackett; secretary, Mrs E. Sackett;treas- urer, Mrs M. 0. Evans; chaplain, Miss Clara Lepyon; conductor, Mrs s Cald- well; guard, Miss Jennie Schamerhorn; ; delegate to annual convention, Mrs E Sackett, alternate, Mrs M 0. Evans.
 The joint installation of officers will occur the evening of Jan. 9th, Mrs Jen- nie Smith. of Winsted, being the install ling officer for the Corps. and Peter Turner, of Lakeville, for the Post.
 An informal pass-around at the con- clusion with speeches aud singing will be enjoyed by all.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
Christmas Services.

The Christmas services in the church. es will begin with the Pilgrim Church which will hold a service of singing ard responsive reading on Monday evening. At the close of the service, something designed especially to please the chil- dren will take place in the church par lors.
 The Methodist Episcopal Church will have Christmas tree and song service on Tuesday evening at 2 30 o'clock.
 Christ Church will have their Christ mas tree and children's services on Wednesday evening at ' o'clock.
 At St. Joseph's church. Mass will te celebrated on Christmas day at 7.30 a. m.
 Holy Communion and sermon at Christ church on Christmas day at 10 30 g. m.
 The Congregational Church at East Canaan will have services and Christ mas ship on Tuesday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
We are informed that Frank

We are informed that Frank Dempsey's dog and John Miller's dog became too savage for public safety and have been killed. There are other dogs in town that could also be dispensed with on account of their bad habits.
 Last Saturday morning about 30 o'clock fire broke out in the space between the roof and ceiling of W. N. Rogers tea and coffee store. Lucius E. Scoville first saw the smoke issuing from under the roof and notified MT Rogers. who promptly chopped a hole in the roof MessrsH Ham, Rowe, Scanlon, Calender and others soon appeared on the scene and brought water in pails, which was poured in through the hole in the roof, putting out the fire and deluging the shop besides. The fire was caused by sparks coming out through an uncovered pipe hole. Damage to building and stock about Sl0 which will be paid by the insur- ance company.
 A meeting of the literary society was held on Friday night, but as there were not more than eleven persons pre- sent there was no debate. It was thought that this small attendance was due to the fact that the annual chicken pie supper was being held at the NJ. E. church parlors and to the usual distrac- tions incident to the approach of the holiday season. It was decided to make one more effort to continue the exist ence of the society,". Accordingly com mittee of three was appointed to get the signatures of at least 20 persons who will pledge themselves to support the society as active members. If these signatures are obtained a meeting of the society will be held early in Janu- ary. We sincerely hope the committee will succeed in getting the required names. We feel that this society ought to be kept up. The dues are merely nominal and the debates are the best mental exercise we know of for the par ticipants and have always afforded an interesting entertainment for all present. The practice of debate, among other ad- vantages, developes the faculty of logical, consecutive thinking and concentration of thought and distinct eiocution, also confidence in ones self when speaking Tn public. Besides it leads to better understanding of many public questions of the day. Support the debating society.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20

Speaking about ''leads" in the bicy- cle business, the Pope Mfg. Go. lead in the reduction of price and the other high grade makers follow suit. All 1895 ConUMBIAs at Sl00. They led on the track in '94; the fastest race mile ever ridden was done on COLUMBIA They have always led on the road. The leading tire of '95 is the COLUMBIA single-tube. You will see another make of wheels on the market in '95 with narrow tread pedals as "a leading i'm provement;" CoLUMBIAs had them in '94 HARTFoRDs will be made by the Pope Mfg Go. in 1895 and will sell for S80. HIcKoRYs are made by the Pope Mfg. Go. ,price will be low. The Ca naan agent for the Pope Go. is J. G Beckley. A good Christmas present is an order for an 1895 COLUMBIA.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
NOTICE.

Several months ago the NEWS made special offer to send the paper to new subscribers until January l, 1895 at a reduced price. To all who accepted said offer we hereby give notice that their papers will be discontinued at the expiration of their subscriptions. Of course we shall be very glad to have all those persons renew their subscriptions nevertheless we do not wish to force the NEWS upon them, but we hope their s'trial trip" with the NEWS has been so agreeable that they will wish to con- tinue the voyage perpetually or at least during the year 1895.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
Fire in New Hartford.

Fire, evidently of incendiary origin. broke out iu the basement of Gilman < Laggerren's grist mill at New Hartford on Saturday evening about ten o'clock. The flames were soon brought under control, hose being brought from the Greenwood's mills, but broke out sec- ond time. The fire WAS finally extin- guished about midnight. The loss is S4OO0, as 5000 bushels of grain and 500 bags of feed were destroyed. The building is fully insured in six different companies. Steps have already been taken to ascertain cost of hose and cart for volunteer fire department.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
Death of Nicholas Slingland.

Mir Nicholas Slingland, for the past seven years Assistant Master Mechanic of the New York division of the N. r N. H. < H. railroad, died at his home in New Haven last Sunday, aged 64 years. He was formerly Master Me chanic of the Housatonic road, and re- sided at Falls Village or Amesville. Later he filled similar position on the Hartford & Connecticut Western road At one time he was representative from Salisbury to the Legislature of Connecticut. MT Slingland leaves a widow and four children.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
HOW,S THIRf

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- tions, and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
 WALDINa. KrNNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo, Ohio.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally act ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Testimonials sent free Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
THE CONDITIONS


 In order to more extensively adver- tise my bicycle business I have decided 10 9ipe q boy's or girls bicycle to the most popular school child beta1een he ages of aad Is gears attending school in his totrn. The popularity of the child is to be de- termined by ballots cut from this paper. ballots to be sent in every week. This contest is to be continued until 4.30 p. m. Wednesday, Dec. 26. 1894. Bal lots issued in the paper are good only for one week and must be sent in be- fore date of expiration or they will not be counted. The result of the voting will be published every week
 The bicycle will be new machine worth $50 and will be on exhibition in a few days
 A consolation second prize will be given to the child receiving the nearest number of ballots to the favorite. Send or hand all ballots to
 JOHN G. BECKLEY, Bicycle Dealer,
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
GIVEN AWAY! December 26, 1894.
A New $50 Bicycle Free to the Most
 Pouular School Child in Town.

The contest will close at 4. 30 clock, Wednesday afternoon. Dec. 26, 1894. The child receiving the most ballots up to that hour will receive the bicy- cle. If friends of the contestants want extra ballots 1t will be necessary to place their orders before the paper is issued each week.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
NOTICE.

The rate bill of taxes or tax list of the Sharon Fire District for the year 1894 with warrant therein directing me to collect of the several persons mentioned therein the amounts assessed and set 10 each and said warrant being placed in my hands together with said rate bill. hereby give notice that will meet said persons at the Town Clerk s Office in said Sharon on the 27th day of December, 1894, between the hours of seven and eight p. m. Tor the purpose of receiving and collecting said tax.
 Dated sharon, Conn.,, November 26, 1894.
 WILLIAM E. KLEBEs,
 Collector of Taxes, Sharon Fire District.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
Sore Throat.

For a sore throat there is nothing better than flannel bandage dsmpened with Chamherlsin's Pain Balm. It will nearly always effect cure in one nights time Thls remedy IS also 8 favorite for rheumatism and has cured many severe cases. 50 cent bottles for sale by W H Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
DIED.

RocKwEIL-At Colebrook, Dec. 14, Miss Charlotte Rockwell. aged S6 years. CoLLAR-At Norfolk, Dec IS, Nora E., wife of Walter W. Collar. aged 27 years. wuLIAMs-At winsted, Dec. 16, Mrs James Williams. aged 90 years. ANDRus-At Pittsfeld, Mass, Dec. IT. Frank O. Andrus, aged 52 years, formerly of Shelf field.
 SLrNaLAND-At New Haven, Dec. Is, Nicholas Slingland, aged 64 years. formerly Master Mechanic of the Housatonic railroad HOLMES Afford, Mass, Dec IA. Richard Holmes, aged 7s years; member of the 37th Mass, Vols.
 PKNFrKLD-Killed by the cars at Great Bar rington. Dec 15, Charles Penneld (eolored) of Sheffield. Mass. aged IS years, son of Edward Penfield.
 ANDRUs- Falls Village, Dec Il, Edward Andrus. Funeral at Sheffield, Mass Dec. 19
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
.1tttntitfs-
consisting of

 Are so much reduced that all classes must make careful selections this year People who desire to economize will do we'll to purchase reliable, we'll made, stuff which we can furnish at very reasonable prices.
 First-class Business Listers for S10.
 were sold for $l2 to Sl5 last season. Our fine Long Black oVERCoATs $2O to $50 are equal to best tailor made coats and are fast disappearing. Not much fancy stuff in Suits, but neat. genteel patterns, cut in latest style, will be found here at prices which need no arguments.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
BORN

Norfolk, Dec. IS, a daughter to
 MT and Mrs ". K. Landon. DoYLE-At Winsted, Dec. IT, to MT and Mrs
 Thomas Doyle. twins, boy and girl.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-20
NOTICE.

The board of relief of the town of North Canaan will meet at the Town Hall in said town on the first Monday in January (7thl 1895. at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, and will adjourn from time to time till they shall have completed the duties imposed upon them by law.
 Dated North Canaan, Dec. l5, 1894. HENRY Nj. ADAMS, GEORGE ". CowDREy, Board of Relief. ARTHUR P. FREEMAN,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-10-12

Duu's Review fills two pages with alb
stracts Of reports regarding retail trade
at cities IN all parts of the country
which show an increase over last year III
staples apparently about 10 per cert, but
m the wi ole somewhat less, while IN
comparison with 1892 there appears
decrease which is thought to average
about 30 per cent. While some traders
are doing we'll, and in Jew cities bet
ter thar in previous years, others are
tagging behind, and in several cities
the aggregate is said to be less than
year ago. That there has been re
cent increase is clearly shown, but 1t
NAV also be perceived that reductions OF
wages and want of employment lessen
the buying power of the people. 1t is
natural to infer from such accounts that
the further orders, for which the indus
tries are waiting, can hardly be ex-
pected unless distribution to consumer
expand somewhat more. The tonnage
by lake and rail from Chicago east
bound was % per cent less for the week
than for the same week last year; anC
for the month as a whole about "A l..
per cent less,
The stock market has been weak, ii
view of the shrinkage in business, an
railroad stocks have declined Sl.92 pc
share, The latter are now lower tina
they we're at the end of July, and hay
fallen $6.37 per share from their high
est average in August, while railroa
stocks are $2.78 per share higher tina
at the end of July, and in spite of ba
crop new, and bad earnings have falle
only Sl.14 from the highest average
which shows how little Wall street re
fleets actual conditions at present.
is true that business has entirely di'
credited the official estimate of IL
years crops, and corn has fallen A l.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-10-12

The stringenoY Of the times has mads
the practice Of economy necessary in
every branch or line of hnsiness. In
secung the new county officers tbs fall
it is well to still consider the question OF
economy and elect those to office who
will give the most economical admins
tration. But who will give that kind OF
an administration, do you ask? 1t has
Deen demonstrated time and again that
the county affairs have been handled IN
more business like basis, and that
money has been saved the taxpayers.
when republicans were putin office. In
dollars have been saved Whitman county
BY the election of a republican John
Lathrum, who succeeded J. NJ. Mclean
rs sheriff, has done with less deputies
than his predecessor, thereby saving the
county nslderable on the salary ac-
and it is safe to say that the at-
fairs of the county we're never better
conducted, or more work done, than by
tho present incumbent. In the matter
% boarding the county prisoners there
has also been a great saving. Mclean
was allowed 90 ceuts uer day for zach
prisoner, while Lathrum's charge has
been only 60 cents per day, This saving
has already amounted to good round
sum, and by voting to return L'thrum
to the office you will show that you
favor economy in the conduct OF the
county olives.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-10-12

THE republican nominees for the yari-
Gus county Offices are all men who will
enter into their work with a vim when
elected, and they will not make a dollar
Of unnecessary expense to the county,
They are all men of business ability, and
will lop off the expense wherever it is
nneeible
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-10-12

Through train service is now estab-
lished between Portland and all points
east, the recent washout having been re-
paired. Through complete trains carry
ing Pullman and tourist sleepers, re-
clining chair cars, etc., operated IN the
same manner as prior to the washout.
Will leave Portland on the old schedule
and run through without transfer or de-
lay. -
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-10-12

Il HAVE just returned from the Agri-
cultural college at Pullman, where | left
my brother Joseph. The school is all
that is claimed for it, and was much
pleased with all that saw during my
stuy."-Alex Winston, in Spokane Out
hurst
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-10-12

THE men on the republican ticket are
not professional politicians or periodical
candidates, but for the most part are
men who have been schooled in hard
work on the farm They are worthy of
your suffrage.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-10-12

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria"
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castorla'
When she had Children, she gave them Castoris.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-10-12
SAN FRANCISCO.
TIME SCHEDULE:

TIME SCHEDULE:
Leave for CoHax, Spokane Portland and
all points East and South 3 :52 a. m.
and 2:25 p. m. daily.
Arrive for Moscow from all points East
and South, 12:l5 p. m. and 6;lO p M
For full details raIl on O. r. & n.
Agent, Pullman, or address
W. II. HURLBURT,
Gen'l Pass. Agent,
Portland Or.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-10-12

oPFTCT4E CITY PAPER.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-10-12

wtfo7D ALIEN. EOros AND PUBLISHER
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-05
SENATORIAL SCOUTING,
Will Touch Upon the Tariff and
Hawaii

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The senate
has made so little progress towards
legislation during the past two or three
weeks that the calendar has been
changed only in very slight degree,
and the special orders. made some time
since. except in the case of few
speeches, are still undisposed of. The
printing bill, the Russian thistle bill
and the McGarrahan bill all hold their
places where they can be called up in
order, but they are subject to displace-
ment if any question of more general
Importance should be presented, even
though informally. If the tariff bill
should not be Ieported during the week
speeches made upon it. 1t is the SUBJ
ject which is uppermost in the min dis
of all senators, and is liable to appear
in some shape. There probably will
also be few more speeches on the
Hawaiian question. Senator Caffery
has not yet made his speech on the SUBJ
ject, of which he gave notice some time
since, and there are also other senator's
who probably will wish to be heard il
opportunity offers. The senate may
take up the calendar tor the rest and
dispose Of as many minor bills as possi-
ble.
There will be lull in the house for
several weeks after the excitement that
has existed there since the holidays. 1t
is the intention of the house managers
TO begin consideration OF the appro-
priation bills to the exclusion of every
thing else. Whenthese are completed
the election cases will be taken I'D.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-05
A GEORGIAN DYING
From Wounds Inflicted by His
Daughters Seducer.

ToCCoA, Ga. March Ar. A. Naves,
a prominent citizen of this county, lies
at the point Of death, and the man he
charges with seducing his daughter fired
the shots that may result fatally. About
SIX months ago Naves discovered
that his daughter had been deceived
and ruined by Albert Bailey. Bailey
had skipped out. Naves determined to
find him, if he was on the face of the
earth, and started on his search. He
went to Tennessee and Kentucky, fol-
lowing Bailey, then to Chicago, where
he searched for several weeks in vain.
On his way back he went to Alabama.
where he finally found Bailey. Bailey
swore that he was not guilty, and
Nayes saved his life on condition that
he would go back to TOccoa and either
marry the girl or stand trial for seduc-
ton. He bound the young mans hands
and brought him back. He has oeen
out on bond awaiting trial. Today the
Two men met here and quarreled.
Naves. who was unarmed, struck
Bailey, knocking him down, and then
attacked the latter with a brick. Bailey
drew pistol and fired four times in
rapid succession. The first shot struck
Naves in the abdomen. The last struck
his jaw, breaking the bone and knock
Ing out two teeth. There is great in
dignation and considerable talk of
Ynching the shooter. but the officers
hurried Bailey to a place of safety.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-05

to vote was given to all entitled to the
franchise without reference to the ex-
isting state of insurrection. Da Gama's
remarks are not coherent. AS a matter
Of fact, the president has no power to
order au election, the time being fixed
by the constitution. Congressional
elections were postponed from Novem-
Der because it was not thought best to
hold two elections under existing cir
cumstances. necessitating, as it would.
the suspension twice of martial law.
The power to postpone these congress
sional elections is vested IN the preSi-
dent, and they are often postponed,
notably when for some reason or an
other the selection of congress is pro-
longed past the usual date for holding
the elections. The president could not,
however. order new election.
Moreover" continued Senior Men
donca, eff the congressional elections
were not legal, the presidential election
was not legal either, for they took place
at the same time. Yet Da Cana says he
will accept the election of president. 1t
is plain, therefore, that Da Gama's posi-
tiOn is neither coherent nor logical. AS
matter of tact, the elections we're per-
fectly free and open, and l have no
doubt whatever concerning their legal
ity. The new congress will convene
May g."
The senior has received official con-
firmation of the report of the destruc-
ton by explosion of the rebel transport
Venus.