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Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
Attest, DAVID 0. WHIrrLEsEr. Judge
ABSTRACT of Canaan ss. Probate Court II Eehruary 18th ISQ5


 Estate of Mary Ann Royce of Canaan in said district, an incapable person.
 Daniel Brewster, late Of slid Canaan, de- ceased, conservator of said Mary Ann Royce having died before completing and account ing for his trust as such Conseryator and George w. Hall of said Canaan and Donald T. Warner, of Salisbury, Administrators of the estate of said Daniel Brewster, deceased having been directed by this Court to settle the account of said Daniel Brewster, as such Conservator, and the said Administrators having exhibited the administration account of Daniel Brewster with said estate of Mary Ann Royce to this Court for allowance. 1t is
 0rdered-That the Sth day of March A. ID. 1895 at two o'clock in the afternoon, at ihe Probate 0fice in North Canaan, be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allow ance of said administration account, with said estate of said Mary Ann Royce. and this Court directs the said Administrators to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Litch1eld county, and having circulation in said dis trict.
 Attest, DAVID c. wHrTTLEsKY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21

A church and parsonage have been built in Adams, Mass, with bowling alley. billiard room and gymnasium at- tached. It is hoped that the young men will 30 to play and afterwards wait to pray.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
DIsTRICT Of Canaan ss. Probate Court,

nISTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Court, U February 10th 1895.
 Estate of Bridget Robinson of Canaan in said district. an incapable person.
 Daniel Brewster, late of said Canaan, de- ceased, conservator of said Bridget Robinson. having died before completing and account. ing for his trust as such conservator and George W. Hall, of said Canaan, and Donald T. Warner, Of Salisbury, administrators of the estate of said Daniel Brewster having been directed by this Court to settle the ac- count of said Daniel Brewster, as conserva- tor and the said administrators having exhib- tied the admin tration account of Daniel Brewster with said estate of Bridget Robin sen to this Court for allowance. 1t is
 Ordered-That the sth day Of March A. D. 1895 at one o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate 0flice in North Canaan, be and the same Is assigned for hearing on the allow ance of said administration account, with said estate of Bridget Robinson and this Court directs the said administrators to cite all persons interested therein 10 appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Litchfeld county, and having a circulation in said dis triet.
 Attest, DAVID c. WHIrrLEsEr. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye cured J. G. Gorrell of the worst case of eczma ever known in the State of Indiana. It cures scalds, burns, indolent sores and never fails to cures piles. W.H Camp, Canaan, Geo T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21

It is not a miracle. It won't cure everything, but it will cure piles That's what DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sslve will do, because it has done it Tn hundreds of cases. W. H. Camp, Ca paan, Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21

It is reported that the Mt Lebanon Shakers are to sell their property at Mt. Lebanon. N. I and remove to Florida, where they have bought l6O0 acres of land.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21

Should stage kisses be real or make believe? All the kissable actresses in Vienna, in interviews with the reporter of one of the local newspapers, declared for the genuine article.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21

Promptness is commendable virtue. That's why we offer you One Minute Cough Cnre. It is prompt in relief and prompt in curing. That Is what it is made for. W. H. Camp, Canaan. Geo T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21

It is customary in England for the women to take of their hats at the theater. Why not do so here? "Eng- fish, you know"
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21

Don't neglect that cough, it leads to consumption. One Minute Cough Cure possesses double virtue. It cures and cures quickly. W. H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21

In 1190 a handkerchief cost 66 cents in Massachusetts, while pair of stock. ings cost 75 cents, and potatoes were 90 cents 2 bushel.
The Press., 1895-08-22

"GtUe him thOt, too, and sGy sent t." sen to assist and strengthen the position of gentleman so closely connected with you, but still struggling with hard for tune'-
 ''I'd have ye know, sir," interrupted the old man, rising to his feet, "that ma fren MT. James Cow is as independ- ent of yours as he is of me and mine. He has married, sir, a Mrs. Hernandez, the rich widow of coffee planter, and now is the owner of the whole estate, minus the incumbrance of three chill dren. And now, sir, you'll take this''- he drew from his pocket an envelope. "It's draft for $5,OOO, with the rul- in rate of interest computed from the day received it till this day, and ve'u give it to your fren when ye see him. And yell just say to him from mel
 But Miss Ailsa, with spirit and in- dependence that challenged her fathers, here suddenly futtered between them with sparkling eyes and outstretched hands.
 "And yell say to him from me that more honorable, noble and generous man, and 8 kinder, truer and better friend than he, cannot be found any where. And that the foolishest and most extravagant thing he ever did is better than the wisest and most pru- dent thing that anybody else ever did, could or would do. And if he was a bit overproud it was only because those about him were overproud and foolish. And you'll tell him that we're weary ing for him. And when you give him that draft letter from father you'll give him this bit line from me-" she went on rapidly as she laid tiny note in his hand. "And,", with wicked, dancing eyes that seemed to snap the last bond of repression, yell give him that, too, and say sent it. ''
 There was a stir in the official de- partment The portraits of Lincoln and Washington rattled, uneasily in their frames, but it was no doubt only a dis erect blast of the north wind that drowned the echo of kiss.
 "AilsaI' gasped the shocked ME. Callender.
 "Ahl but, father, if it had not been for him we would not have known Rob in.'
 It was the last that the consul saw of Ailsa Callender, for the next summer when he called at Loch Dour she was Mrs. Grey.
 THE END
The Press., 1895-08-22

become profitable. The consul reiterated his delight at meeting them again.
 "I'm not so sure of that, sir, when you know the business on which come," said MT. Callender, dropping rigidly into a chair and clasping his hands over the crutch of shepherdike staff. "Ye mind, perhaps, that ye con- veyed to me, esteensibly at the request of James Cow, a certain sum of money, for which gave ye a good and sufti- cient guarantee. I thought at the time that it was most feckless and unbusi- nessike proceeding on the part of James, as it was without corroboration or ad vice by letter, but took the money"
 "Do you mean to say that he made no allusion to it in his other letters?" interrupted the consul, glancing at Ail- Sa
 "There were no other letters at the time," said Callender dryly. "But about month afterward we did receive 8 letter from him inclosin a draft and full return of the profits of the inven- tion, which he had sold in Honduras. Yell observe tine deescrepancy. then wrote to the bank on which I had drawn as you authorized me, and found that they knew nothing of any damages awarded, but that the sum had drawn had been placed to my credit by MT. Robert Grey"
 In 8 flash the consul recalled the one or two questions that Grey had asked him and saw it all. For an instant he felt the whole bitterness of Grey's mis- placed generosity-its exposure and de- feat. He glanced again hopelessly at Ailsa. In the eye of that fresh, glowing, yet demure young goddess, unhallowed as the thought might be, there was certainly distinctly tremulous wink.
 The consul took heart. ''I believe l need not say, MT. Callender," he began, with some stiffness, "that this is as great surprise to me as to you. l had no reason to believe the transaction oth or than bona fide, and acted according ly. If my friend, deeply sympathizing with your previous misfortune, has hit upon delicate but unbusinessike way of assisting you temporarily-I say tenn porarily, because it must have been as patent to him as to you that you would eventually find out his generous deceit you surely can forgive him for the sake of his kind intention. Nay, more, may I point out to you that you have no right to assume that this benefaction was intended exclusively for you? If MT. Grey, in his broader sympathy with you and your daughter, has in this way cho-
The Press., 1895-08-22
Winchester Cathedral,

The oldest cathedral i'll England is probably that of Winchester. It is be- hevcd that it was built ill 177 by the newly converted British King Lucas, on the site of great pagan temple. The oldest portions of the present edifce date pack to the year 96O A. D.
 A FALSE DIAGNosIs.-La Grippe is con- founded by many persons with a severe attack of catarrh, which in some respects resembles the former These individuals suffer severely with pain about the fore head, eyes and ears, with soreness in throat and stOppage of the nasal passages and in fact, are incapacitated for work of any kind for days at a time. These are catarrhal sufferers Ely's Cream Balm has been used with the best results in such cases, The remedy will give instant relief.
 Atlanta Constitution, "They didn't get ahead O Deacon Jones'"
 "Didn't."
 No. When a goldbug brother throw ed a S gold piece in the hat what do you reckon Jones did p
 "Can't tell"
 "Planked down sixteen silver wheels an hOlered: Sixteen ter Onen"
The Press., 1895-08-22
THE END,
A Polish For Tan Shoes.

Now that tan colored shoes are SO much worn hint as to how they may be preserved indefinitely may not be amiss, writes Frances A. Hoadley in The Ladies' Home Journal A clever little woman of my acquaintance had a handsome pair of very light yellow low buttOned shoes that were ruined as far as appearances went. Her husband was to bring her some dressing, but he would not return until night and she wanted to wear them after lunch. She put her wits to work, wet soft muslin rag with water into which few drops of household ammonia had been poured, rubbed it with little castillo soap and applied it first to the back of the shoe. It worked admirably. The entire shoe was thoroughly clean in five minutes. She kept one hand inside the shoe to hold it in shape, and was careful not to wet the rag so much as to soak through the leather to the lining and also to rinse off we'll before drying. While damp she smoothed them into fine form, then stood them away for half an hour to dry.
The Press., 1895-08-22
And [ can assure you that if it had

And I can assure you that if it had been merely my personal feelings that were at stake and not my professional reputation the search for John Bradley would have ceased then and there,
 The family had little money in the house, and before I left sweet faced Kate had begun to do embroidery for one of the dry goods stores, and Luke for I shadowed him-had applied un- successfully for work at half @ dozen places.
 I could not help pitying the son and daughter, although I worked unceas- ingly for the slightest clew of the father.
 After six months steady work and the expenditure of several thousand dol lars of the company's money I was obliged to report that I had failed on the Bradley case. If had received one clew, had received one hundred. and in all haste I would start out in pursuit of short, stockily built man with a slight halt in his walk and the habit of combing his hair over one ear. But l would arrive only to miss my man en- tirely or to find that it was not John Bradley whom had traced. More than thousand times I had reason to be thankful that I knew my man by sight, for by this knowledge 1 avoided the trouble and expense of taking along an identif1er with me.
 No detective likes to own himself beaten, and to me such an acknowledg- ment in this particular case was doubly galling, for it might mean the entire loss of the patronage of the Merchants Express company. And so when the Bradley family broke up through sheer Encouragement I followed the brother and sister to the Pacific coast and kept sight of them for months.
 Finally they drifted out of my sight, and the Bradley case all but left my mind.
 Continued next weekly
The Press., 1895-08-22

One night when MT. Isaac Reese was stopping with me, says M. F. Hatch, a Washington, heard him grooming. On goiug to his room I found him suffering from cramp collie. He was in such agony feared he would die. l hastily gave him dose of ChambCrlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. He was soou re- lievcd and the first words he uttered were "what was that stuff you gave me?" informed him. A few days ago we were talking about his attack and he said he never was without that remedy now. I have used it in ny family for several years. I know it's worth and do not he's itate to recommend it to my friends and customers. For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1895-08-22
(Continued next weekly

FREE PILLs.-Send your address to H.. Bucklen Co.,, Chicago, and get free sample box of Dr. Kings New Life Pills. A trial will convince you of their merits. These pills are easy in action and partic
 ularly effective in the cure of Constipa- ton and Sick Headache. For Malaria and Liver troubles they have been proved invaluable. They are guaranteed to be perfectly free from every deleterious sub stance and to be purely vegetable They do not weaken by their action, but by giv- ing tone to stomach and bowels greatly invigorate the system. Regular size, 25c. per box. Sold by B. K. Taft, druggist. 4
The Press., 1895-08-22
John Bradley, Night Watchlnan.
By AUGUSTA PRESCOTT.
[Copxright. 1895, by the Author. l

Copyright, 1885, by the Author.
 My friend MT. Martinot declares this to be the most thrilling story of his long and eventful experience as detect i've:
 You must know that, about 15 years ego, the west was not as thickly settled as now nor as fully supplied with all the conveniences of civilization. The advance guard of progress was post office, and after it came the express and express delivery. Often, when the place was small, the express company would delay opening an office for some time.
 And so I did not wonder when the Merchants Express first located an office at Omaha, already fourishing place. It was the custom of the company to in form me, their detective, of the estab- lishment of each new office, and to ac- quaint me briefly with those connected with it, so that in case of sudden trOu- ble could turn to my books and locate the parties without delay or explanation.
 The office at Omaha had not been opened yet when there applied a man for the position of night watchman. As he was the first applicant the manager, MT. Jonas Winterburn, listened to him and promised to investigate his appli- cation first of all The man said his name was John Bradley and his former residence St. Louis. He gave references, and these being satisfactorily answered the manager gave him the job of night watchman, telling him, though, that he would oe under surveillance for some time
 But more satisfactory night watch man than John Bradley it would be hard to find. He was a middle aged man, anywhere, you would say, from 49 to 60 years of age, and though @ lit tie lame from rheumatism he was faith full to his work and spry enough to an- swer all the requirements of the posi-
The Press., 1895-08-22

The National Library at Washington will cover three acres of ground, cost $6,OOO,OOO, contain room for 4,OOO, ,OOO, volumes, whick is twice as many as any other library in the world contains, and is estimated to afford space enough for 15O years to come.
The Press., 1895-08-22

All the blood in the body makes the entire round of the circulation in twenty seconds, so that three times in every min ute all the red globules of the blood, which are the oxygen-carriers, must each have it's fresh modicum of oxygen.
The Press., 1895-08-22

-"Doctor, have an important physi- ological question to ask you. When 1 stand on my head the blood rushes into my head. Now, when I stand on my feet, why does it not rush into my feet ?'' Because your feet are not hollow"
 Not one complaint has ever been made by those using Ayers SarsaparilIa accord ing to directions. Furthermore, we have yet to learn of case in which it has failed to afford benefit. So say hundreds of druggists all over the country. Has cured others, will cure you.
 Don't throw old shoes at bride. Make a neat package and send them to her three years after her marriage. They may be acceptable.
 ALL FREE. who have used Dr. Kings New Discovery know it's value ,and those who have not have now an Opportu- ty to try it Free. Call on the advertised druggist and get trial bottle, Free. Send your name and address to H. E. Bucklen < Co.,, Chicago, and get sample box of pr. Kings New Life Pills, Free, as well as copy of the Guide to Health and Household Instructor, Free. All of which is guaranteed to do you good and cost you nothing. B. K. Taft's Drugstore.
 The new photograph of the heavens, which is being prepared by London, Der lin and Parisian astronomers, shows 68,- 000,00 stars.
The Press., 1895-08-22
Governor Burnett Never Drank.

When Peter Burnett was governor of California, tho first the state ever had, "the legislature of a thousand drinks" held forth ill the capitol at San Jose. The members of that very thirsty body moistened the legislatorial whistle with many and oft repeated doses of "forty rod" but tho first duly elected governor of the stato was not with them. He was total abstaincr ill all atmosphere of conviviality. And yet he was one of the most popular men of the time The gov ernor was a quiet, modest, retiring sort of man, conspicuous almost as much for this as for his teetotalism, which was re- gardod at the time. so the old timers say, as almost marvellous. San Francisco Gall.
The Press., 1895-08-22
The Mountain Goat Stupid Animal.

Although the mountain goat is very sure footed and level headEd animal, he is said by thoao who have hunted him (of whom col:f"ss I am not one) to be very stupid animal and easily killed when once the hunter reaches his haunts. Ill actual weight he is about the size of tho Virginia deer, but ill bulk he seems to be larger because of his shaggy fleece of wool and hair The horns are small, smooth and jet black, and the hoof is a strange combination of rubber pad on the inside and knife edge on the or bare rock without slipping. T. Hornaday ill St. Nicholas.
The Press., 1895-08-22
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF ToLEDo,( %

LUCAS COUNTY.
 senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY & Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres ence, this 9th day Of December, A. D. 1Ss6 {5S3E} A. W. GLEASON, 9.
The Press., 1895-08-22

We would like to look into the pleasant face of some one who has never had any Arrangement of the digestive organs. We see the drawn and unhappy faces of dys- peptics in every walk of life. It is cur national disease, and nearly all complaints spring from this source. Remove the stomach difficulty and the work is done.
 Dyspeptics and pale thin people are lit erally starving, because they don't digest their food. Consumption never develops in people of robust and normal digestion Correct to wasting and loss of flesh and we cure the disease. Do this with food.
 The Shaker Digestive Cordial contains already digested food and is digester of food at the same time. It's effects are felt at once. Get pamphlet of your druggist and learn about it.
 LAxOL is Castor Oil made as sweet as honey by a new process. Children like it.
The Press., 1895-08-22

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY 6 CO.,, Toledo, O. RB- Sold by Druggists, 76c.
The Press., 1895-08-22
THE MODERN
 HOROLOGIOGRAPHER

Smiles as he looks backward at the pro- ductions of years ago in the timepiece line. Imagine watch five inches in di- ameter! A good watch in the olden times would gain or lose five or ten minutes in a day, depending on the weather.
The Press., 1895-08-22

HE CHANGEs.-"There is one curious thing about Congressman, said the old timer
 "What is it ?"
 "When he's first elected he'll hang around the town for months, waiting for the janitor to open the House of Repre- sentatives. After he's half through a session you have to put a rope around his neck and drag him in to get a quo rum. ."- Washington St0r.
The Press., 1895-08-22
A MODERN WATCH

Won't lose or gain this in year, pro- vided you get the right kind-our kind. We guarantee our watches, and know just what they will do. There are no dis appointments, lost trains, or broken ap- pointments connected with our watches. Not necessary to spend much money either. Our $25 watch is perfect. Take minute to call, and gain time.
 VIM. w. BURWELL,
 STAFFORD SPRINGS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-11

the American mind. The Cornell boys
were sneered at; the Croker-Dwyer horses
laughed at. and the Yale boys politely
tolerated. II the English athletes are
made to bite the dust Of defeat. and the
Valkyrie III sent home a loser by De-
fender, Americas sport lovers Will have
been indicated.
But at the present outlook Defender
will have an easier task, than the one
which stares the athletes In the face.
They are going 10 meet the best team
ever sent out Of England and a COM
parlsOn Of the respective records Of the
men who will probably contest shows that
II the New Workers win IL viii be by a
narrow margin. When the games were
first arranged by the London Athletic
Club and the New York Athletic Club.
1t merely took the form OF an intercluo
affair But the Britshers sent out re-
cruiting agent which secured the amateur
ranks Of Great Britain for the best men
in the respective classes. The New York
ers took the hint and did the same. thus
broadening the contests, 80 nat they Will
be really international i'm cope.
The events 10 bo decided are these: one
hundred-y run, ID yards run. iiO
yards run, $50 yards run, one-milc run,
three-mle run, 100 yards high hurdle
race, running high jump running broad
jump putting l6-pound shot, ana throw
ing l6-poInd hammer. In all there are
eleven events. and the team winning ak
or more Will be winner.
To show just what narrow margin
there is. in the prospective chances Of the
competing teams, the New York club men
figure that the Englshman have a first
mortgage In five OF the events New
York's chances OF capturing the other i've
are rosy But the deciding one-the run
ming high jumps the puzzler. IL Is
practically conceded that the visitors VIII
capture the 100 yards dash. quarter mile,
one-mlle, and three-nlile runs, and the
running broad jump. The New Yorks feel
certain Of taking the halfmile run, the
I'D yards hurdle race, the 30 yards dash.
the shot-putting, and hammer throwing.
A SAFE lO0-YARDS' MAN.
G. A. Bradley is the Englishman who
will run in the 100 yards race. He IL
reliable ten-second man for the distance,
having made that time in many races. He
Is "A Yorkshire man by birth, and since
1890 has captured prizes worth S6.S75. the
best trophy Of them all being the Bingley
vase, which he had 70 win successfully
three years before IL became his absolute