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Connecticut western news., 1894-06-07
Live Pigeon Shooting.

Live pigeon shooting from traps will never become generally popular in this country, because it is doubtful if there is any form of so called "sport" which offers so little amusement for so large price. It is cheaper to keep saddle horse and pair of trotters the year round than to indulge in pigeon shoot ing to any great extent. The we'll known pigeon clubs in the vicinity of New York sell birds to their members for 35 cents apiece, and besides this cost the sportsmen must pay for his cartridges, fee the men who manipulate the traps and provide himself with refreshments.
 If bets are made-and there are many who seek to recoup themselves in this way-the expense is likely to be much greater In England and on the conti- nent there are great many men who are said to make good living out of pigeon shooting by means of bets made on the matches in which they take part them selves, but here such means of exist ence would be looked upon as preca- rious to say the least.
 The birds are supplied to the club members at about their original cost, but certain profit is made through their natural increase as well as by the sale of the dead birds at S1.20 a dozen and by the returning of those pigeons which escape unhurt to the barn from which they came. The number of pi- geons killed during brisk season at the different clubs in the vicinity of New York is very large New York Sun
Connecticut western news., 1894-06-07
DESCRIBE YOUR FRIEND.
And Then See How Well Your Picture VIII
 Fit Scores of Others.

And Then See How Well Your Picture VIII
 Fit Scores of Others.
 He was young man and fairly good looking; smooth face and without glasses; wore dark suit. was about feet in height and looked like married man. Anybody would know him." Such was the description turned in by a young woman who slipped quietly into the city editor's office and wanted to advertise Tor Chalmers. It appeared that Chalmers had left home, and nobody knew why, and this young woman had faith that her recital of his personal traits would bring him back. It was good example of the average persons power of descrip- tion of a fellow being.
 It is totally inadequatei Though man be fearfully and wonderfully made, there seems to be an unaccountable in- ability in nine persons out of every ten to give creditable word picture of any one whom they have seen. Because we understand the looks of person when we meet them, it never occurs to the mind that other people do not grasp a thorough idea of his appearance with a few passing phrases of description.
 Your friend comes in, and you ex- pound to him that such and such 8 man has just called for him, but almost in- variably your exposition is a jumbled lot of phrases which apply to the human race in general.
 The other day when rushed into my office room with a column story on the end of my tongue-or at the tip of my pen, to be more accurate-I was given this greeting:
 "Hellol A man has just been in to see you"
 "What did he look ike?"
 "Oh, he was a good looking fellow not very tall, rather heavy, but not too much so."
 "Was he old or young?"
 About 20 or 25, I should say"
 What color of hair?"
 II don't remember now. However, I don't think he had mustache." "How dressed?'
 "Oh, just an ordinary business suit" Have you ever heard such descrip- | ton? If not, watch yourself next time | you tell of some ones call. You will be surprised to find that your description would fit almost any member of the human race.
 Why is it?
 1 don't know. We read in Looks that it's because we don't cultivate the habit of intelligent observation.
 There was once boy who learned how to describe what he saw. Every morning he was sent by his father to walk rapidly by an elegantly arranged window, and then afterward to repeat to him all the things he saw at this one glance at the panorama and to describe them. At first the lad could remember but few things that his eye may have caught in the passing glance, but in time he could remember almost everything in show window by merely seeing fl l once.-Boston Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1894-06-07
A MODEST PARSON.
He Could Not Re Induced to Live In a Fine
 and Roomy House.

He Could Not Re Induced to Live In a Ftne
 and Roomy House.
 Arecent item In reference to the Rev. John Brown, who has been pastor of a Presbyterian church in Fall River, Mass, for 25 years, and who will re- sign June 1, sell his library, buy tent and preach the gospel when and how he pleases, renders timely a statement of the reasons leading to this resigna- tion.
 The congregation of the Rev. John Brown are deeply grieved at his depar- ture. The trouble arose through their devotion to him and their desire to pro- mote his comfort.
 The parsonage had long been an eye sore to the stylish and well to do people of the church. It was tiny house, and the pastors possessions had so far out grown it that his bookshelves lined even the halls and stairways. Still the pastor would not move nor permit his people to enlarge his house. Finally wealthy member of the church, who had built large and beautiful home and then wearied of it, presented his home to the parish, and now the parishioners insist ed that their loved pastor should live there. The result was that he resigned. He gave his explanation on the day he presented his resignation.
 ''From my youth up have had an aversion to large houses. I like to be within touching distance of my family. I like sense of fullness, of satiety, in house. Nothing gives me such pleas ure as that my books must wander for resting place through all the rooms, and that the plants must crowd each other from the conservatory and bloom in every window"
 Then he related a part of his life be- fore unmentioned.
 While he was still in his teens his father died. Reverses overlook the fam fly, and finally the children decided to divide the family property and responsi- bilities. Two things came to him, his mother and his mothers bedstead. The care of his mother, even though she was old and feeble, seemed no tax on his youthful strength, but the bedstead had been the trial of his early years. It had been purchased in the days of great cSI prOSpSIl1y. l1 was OAbla "lu1h ailo length, and the headboard possessed an adjustable ornamental extension which demanded very high ceiling. Often in his early struggles, when his income was very limited, he had longed to live in some small, comfortable cottage. But his mother refused. She had only one argument.
 '"Think of the bedstead, my son. You know could never put the top piece on the headboard in that tiny house.
 The mothers whims must be humor ed. So all thought of comfort was aban- doned and some rambling, spacious house was chosen, suited to the bedstead, of course, but the family must shiver in its cold halls and half furnished rooms
 One time the family effects. were de- stroyed by fire, with them the bedstead Since then he had always lived ill cot tage.
 "So," he concluded, "since it is your wish that once more I must yield to your preferences and live in that large house which in your mistaken kindness you have provided, I must cheerfully resign my parish "-Chicago Record.
Connecticut western news., 1894-06-07
Changers Gathering.

The meeting of Mountain County Pomona Grange No 4. at the Town Hall in this village yesterday was well attended. The following granges were represented: Simsbury, Litchfeld, Morris, Harwinton. Hope of Torrington, Sharon 6 granges), Canaan, North Canaan, Warren, Winchester (2 granges) and Cornwall. After partaking of a bountiful repast provided by the differ ent granges, at which 16O persons sat down, of whom 125 were from out of town, there was secret session. Then at l .45 p. m. there was lecturers hour, to which the public were admitted. Mrs $, Kimberly, of Goshen presided. A large and enthusiastic audience nearly filled the hall.
 The exercises were as follows: Song, "We Won't Mortgage the Farm" A P. Briggs, E. s. Roberts, W, D. Law renee, Misses Mary Stevens, Minnie Briggs, May Roberts and Armada Allen. Essay by Mrs. Hattie l.. Humphrey, of Winchester, "The value of permanent homes". Presentation of the value to farmers of the Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance O., by it's secretary, Chas Bacon, of Middleton, with remarks by s. Kimbery, of Goshen, and Chas Barber, of Harwinton. Recitation by Abel Stevens, of East Canaan, "Our Country" Song by Mrs Geo. H Dean, of South Canaan, "If the waters could speak as they flow" Essay by Albin Wetmore, of Litehfield, Why the Farmer should study policsl economy" '" Accordeon solo by Ruth Pixlv, which was encored Recitations by c. 0, Dean, Master, of Taghhannock grange, "John Jenkins sermon" encored, when he re cited"Dea Brown going to see Samantha Simpkins." Essay by Mrs P R Gillette, of Eureka grange. Song by Gertrude Marwin and Emma Howe. Original lines by Geo. Dean, of So. Canaan. Closing recitation by H. s. Warehouse, of Webatuck grange, Farmer Brown on Taxation," encored.
Connecticut western news., 1894-06-07
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
That Bicycle Accident.
Editor of Netos :

Editor of Ne,os
 The 10th. of May while Mary Bush nell was returning home from school she was run over by Albert Roberts, Jr.. who was coming from the Hotch- kiss school upon his bicycle. She had no warning of his approach by which she could escape the accident For few moments after being thrown to the ground she was perfectly conscious and thought she could walk home, but thsre came a reaction and Miss Mary soon became entirely unconscious of every thing that was going on around her A passing neighbor found her in this condition, and as soon as possible informed her family of her whereabouts. Her brother Albert went after her at once and brought her home, still un- conscious. Dr Bissell was summoned aud cams very soon. He found that Mary had fractured arm, edd several severe bruises. She remained uncon- scious during the time the Doctor was attending her arm, and also until about II o'clock in the evening when she came to herself and could remember distinctly what had happened.
 At this writing Mary is doing as well as possible, but will have to carry her arm in sling good many weeks and be deprived of attending school. She has the sympathy of numerous friends.
 hope this unfortunate accident will prove to be lesson to all bicycle riders, for certainly some of them have become very careless, and also regardless of pedestrians who always have the right of way; and all concede that bicycles have no right upon the sidewalks.
 From the corrected report, of last week, that Albert Roberts had full con, trol of his bicycle but the accident could not be avoided, the natural conclusion must be that the public would consider it favor if Albert will shun the streets, when he is riding his bicycle, until he has had sufficient practice to avoid accidents There arc some expert bicycle riders who will TUT risk to themselves rather than to en danger the safety of others, and per haps this would be a suitable time tt make an example of the incident.
 .-. X. K.
 Lakeville, Conn, May 28, 1894.
Connecticut western news., 1894-06-07
Apples are very healthy for men of sedentary habits who have sluggish livaro
He Knew Ita Worth.

Dr NJ. J. Davis is prominent pbysi- clan of Lewis, Cass country, Iowa, and has been actively engaged in the prac- tice of medicine at that place for the past thirty-five years. On the 26th of May, while in Dss Moiues, en route to Chicago, he was suddenly taken with an attack of diarrhea. Having sold Cham berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for the past seventeen years, anl knowing its reliability he procured 25 cent bottle, two doses of which completely cured him. The excitement and change of water and diet incident to travelling often produce a disrrhea. Every one should procure a bottle of this Remedy before leaving home. For sale by W, H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-06-07
STATE NE TVS.

The liquor destroyed in New Britain since Ap1l 1 consists of seven barrels of ale, 16l gallons; 32 kegs, three half bar rels. and ten dozen bottles of lager beer, 334 gallons; one cask of gin, A gallons; one keg of whiskey, 10 gallons; twenty gallons of whiskey in bottles; five gallons of gin in bottles and jugs, and about one gallon of wine.-New Milford Gazette.
 Judge Fem recently appointed the following gentlemen as commissioners of the Superior Court: Jas. Hunting ton and H. s. Tomlinson, Woodbury J. H. Roraback. North Canaan; George H. Beers, Cornwall; Wm. Munsel, Win chester; George A. Hickox. Litchfeld.
Connecticut western news., 1894-06-07
POINT FRS.

Read Geo. V. Capron's new adver- tisement.
 E. Hollister & Sons are holding @ 30 days clearance sale of carpets, mattings, rugs, wall papers, etc. See adv.
 E. F. Hunt X Co.'S last sale of the season at the Warner House occurs next week. For particulars see adv.
 For short time John o. Benton is selling mems. ladies' and children's shoes at from 33t to 50 percent of recent prices. See adv.
Connecticut western news., 1894-06-07

It is said that the skunk cabbage plant is being sold to New Workers under the name of Egyptian water lilies New Haven Courier.
 A genuine surprise was given Miss Irene Greene last Friday evening. when her former classmates came in by two's and three's till eleven had assem- mbled. But when, 8 little later, they were joined by their late teacher, Professor H. NJ. Adams, and his wife, the sur prise was complete and very pleasant evening passed away all too soon.
 About three weeks ago a COW be- longing to W. H. Cropper, of Ashley Falls, was bitten by large, stray, black dog, supposed to be mad dog which afterward ran through Mill River. As matter of precaution the COW was placed in a narrow enclosure. In few days she became frantic and broke off both her horns, but later seemed to be improving. Last Saturday. however, unmistakable signs of hydrophobia were manifested and the COW had to be shot.
Connecticut western news., 1894-06-07
A Small Doctors BiII.

Fifty cents is small doctors bill, but that Is all 1t will cost you to cure any ordinary case of rheumatism if you use Cham berlain's Pain Balm. Try 1t and you will be surprised at the prompt relief it affords. The first application will quite the pain. 50 cent bottles for sale by w. H. Camp. Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-06-07
Indestructibility of the Diamond.

For thousands of years after the dis covery of the diamond it was believed to be indestructible, as far as acids and fire were concerned. As respects the acids, I believe that it is still maintained that there are none known that will dissolve it. In the eleventh century Bishop Ren- nes wrote the following concerning the diamond in his poem, ''The Lapidari- um:"
 Hardness invincible which naught can tame, Untouched by steel and unconquered by flame.
 The last words of the second line are not true under all circumstances. If air be freely admitted to the retort, dia- mond will burn like piece of bitumi- nous coal as soon as the temperature is raised above 5, ,000 degrees of the Fah- renheit scale. Such excessive heat can not, of course, be measured by Fahrenheit thermometers, but is recorded on an in- strument called g pyrometer. But in regard to the Instability of the diamond, while the experiment has proved that it Is instantly reduced to ashes if sub jected to heat of 5, 900 in an open re- tort, counter experiments also prove II degree of heat will materially affect it. St. Louis Republic
 The bill collector is one of those things that does not want to be put off until to- morrow.-Binghamton Republican.
 Pope John II, 532, had first water diamond of five pennyweights, upon which was carved an exact likeness of Christi" .-f
 The faith of Islam is based primarily upon the Koran, which is believed tc have been delivered to the prophet by the Angel Gabriel.
 The inhabitants of London each cal every year 65 pounds of apples, 9 of cher ries, 40 of pears, 17 of plums, of rasp berries and of strawberries.
Connecticut western news., 1894-06-07
BORN.

GILLErTE-At Dahbury, May 4, a son, Earle Conklin, to MT and Mrs Ovid P. Gillette. sPELMAN-At winsted. May 29, a son, to MT and Mrs Geo..H. Spelman, weight Il pounds. 1. son, to MT and Mrs Robert Ambaeh.
Connecticut western news., 1894-06-07
DIED.

ADAMs-At Mill River, June 8, Elizabeth, wife of Deacon Edwin Adams, aged 5S. FULLER-At SandIsfield. June 8, suddenly of heart disease, Charles Fuller. aged 40. He was found dead in bed. BRowN-At Monterey, June 8, Clara, daugh- ter Of Joseph Brown, aged IS. GILLETTE At Danbury, May 91, Earl Conk- lin, son of Mr and Mrs Ovid P. Gillette, aged 27, days. JoyNER-At New Marlboro. Mass. May 26, Mrs $. F. Joyner, aged 37.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-23
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires fsom the Gierth. East
South and West.

Ernest Hassberger, Dundee jute mar
chant, has been arrested for forging bills
for 100000 on Scotch banks and ego 900
on Continental banks.
The bicycle races from Paris to Spa,
Belgium, was finished, Sunday. Stephane
was first aud Williams second. Step
hane's time, II hours.
The London Standards Constantinople
correspondent says: at has been con.
clusively established that more than 1000
persons were killed by the recent earth
qlakes."
Rev. Abraham H. Granger, d. d., died
at Burrillville, r. l., Sunday, aged rs. He
was graduate of Colby college and New
ton Theological Seminary. Was pastor of
Bap ist church at Warren, Me-, for IL
years. wife aud one son survives lin.
During dense fog, July 20, at A. M !,
off Nantucket south shoal, steamship Cha.
tahoochee, from New York, col'ided with
the brig Golden Rule, cutting her to tIe
waters edge. The crew of seven men and
one passenger were tsken off and taken to
Savannah. The Golden Rule was loaded
with molasses, from Ponce for Boston, and
registered 1873 tons.
1t is now certain that 140 persons went
down with the Italian steamer Columbia,
which collided with the Russian steamer
Vladimi- in the Black sea, few days ago.
All evidence badly inculpates the Russian
seamen, who deliberately abandoned the
Columbia and crew and passengers to their
fate, although the vessel floated an hour
and quarter aA,er the collision.
Schooner Robert II. Mitchell of Balti-
more, foundered about two miles off the
Sea Bright, N. j., shore, Sunday. Captain
West of the Sea Bright Life Saving sta
ton, and volunteer crew of seven men,
reached the wreck ard rescued the crew of
five, who had been c'ingi1g to the schoon-
er's rigging for over an hour. The
schooner ssiled from New York, Sunday,
for Norfolk, Va, with salt. Shortly a,.er
noon it was found she was LEAKING, and the
captain beached her but she soon sank.
The body of man found in the swamp
on the Hutchinson farm at Arlington
Heights, Mass, is that of Samuel H.Wood-
cock, 10 years of age, native of Sidney,
Me. Mr.. Woodcock was in demented
condition owing to an apopleiic shock, and
has been missing since June II. He either
walked into the swamp or else committed
suicide. He had been in that condition fer
almost year and suffered from melan-
cholia Mr.. Woodcnck has been stopping
with his son Charles +. Woodcock, of 81
Cherry street. Maplewood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-23
JUMPED TO DEATH.
Suicide Of Joseph B. Lord from the Steamer
Pilgrim. off Watch Hill.

FALL RIVER, Mass, July 22.-Joseph B
Lord, aged 40, committed suicide by jump
ing from the steamer Pilgrim, of the Fall
River line, at $50 this morning as the
steamer wa, off Watch Hill. He had been
with his brother, F. II. Lord, in their
stateroom. He grew uneasy and asked to
90 on the main deck to smoke. While his
brother was lighting his cigar, he ran 10
the guard rail and jumped ovei board
Boats were lowered, but the crews failed
to find him.
The suicide was formerly member of
the Boston carpet firm of Lord, White
more & Putney, and until few days ago
was travelling agent for them, as well as G.
Leadon, Pniladelphia. He resigned on ac-
count of i'll health ard was on his way to
South Berwick, Me. where his aged mother
lives. A wife and three children,a at Brook
Ign, N. Y, survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-23
leading the Britannia by IS seconds

leading the Britannia by SO seconds
against 81 seconds at the first mark. The
Vieilant came away fast ON the reach to
the Muglins with big jib topsails pulling
splendidly and the wind freshened. The
Muglins third mark on the first round
were passed in these times: Vigilant, In.
Ism. 1885,; Britannia. III. 14m.- 46s.
The wind had drawn around to the
west when the yachts were half way to
the home mark on the first round, but
soon after it changed to the eastward
and the Vigilaut took better advantage
Of the l. Ct change and moved along more
speedily than the Britannia. The first
round was completed as follows: Vigi-
liant, III. Aim. 5ss.; Britannia. lh. 46m. 2Os.
At Rosebeg buoy. on the second round.
the following were the times OF the two
yachts: Vigilant. 2h. 15m. 3os.; Britain
mia, Oh. 20m. IS.
The two yachts finished the second
round as follows: Vigilar. a.. Ism. 45s. !;
Britannia, Al. I'm. 2s the Figilant,
when two-thirds of the race was over, had
lead of I'm. lis. on the Britannia.
The Vigilant was heartily cheered as
she completed the first round, and started
on her way to Rosebeg, with the Britannia
we'll astern. The captain Of the Vigilant
guaged the ebbtide en- route to Rosebeg
buoy better than the captain of the
Britannia The Prince of Wales cutter,
consequently. was carried further SOUTH
ward. and in rounding the mark was
Long Way Behind the vigilant.
At Rosebeg buoy. on the third round,
the two yachts were timed as follows:
Vigilant, Al. Sem. 4os.; Britannia, Al.
34m 1Ss. By this it will be seen that the
Vigilant had. on the first leg. Of the last
round, gained 81 seconds on the Britain.
mia, her lead at this point being minute
3S seconds, us against a lead of minute
II seconds upon completing the second
round. Ksh liShtship. the second mark
on the third round, was passed in the fox
lowing times: Vigilant, 5h. ION. 15s.;
Britannia, 5h. 2Sm.' 1Ss. Consequently.
the Vigilant at this point was looked
upon rs being n sure winner. having a
lead of about minutes So seconds on the
Britannia.
The times of the two yachts Mt the fin-
ish were: Vigilant. On. 45m, 3s.; Britannia,
Oh. 4Sm. 42s. The Vigilant won by 3m,
85s., without counting the time allow
ance, I'm. 10s., which she allows to the
Britannia. /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-23
Every Day in the Month Means Heat

The calendar warns you. You
know heat "wears you out"
how languid you are how irrita-
BILE [; no sleep and no appetite
either.
Blame it on the weather, but
cure it by taking
Johann Hoff's Malt Extract.
Pleasant, palatable and whole
some describe it. Look for sig.
nature of Johann Hoff on neck
label. None other is genuine.
EIsNER & MENDELsoN Co., Sole
Agents. New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-23
DISCHiRGlNG UNION MEN.
Mobile & Ohio Road Orders Discharge Of
Every American Railway Union Man.

JACKSON, Tenn, July 90 The Mobile
& Ohio Railroad issued orders, yesterday,
that all members of the American Rsilxay
Union in it's employ should Immediately be
discharged. This affects several hundred
men on the Jackson and St. Louis divisions.
About 10 men in the shops of the company
in this city, were given their papers of die
mi.sal yesterday. The compaDy's orders
say that the men will be taken back as soon
as they receive withdrawal cards from he
union. A number have already applied for
Withdrawals, but great many on the St.
Louis division say they will remain in the
union. Trouble is anticipated.