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Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
The Prohibited Societies.

The recent decree of the congregation of the Holy Cfice ct Rome forbidding Catholics to be members of the socie- ties of Odd Fellows. Knights of Pythias and Sons of Temperance has naturally excited some comment. The decree was passed at the request of the Ameri- can archbishops. We think it only fair to remark that this action of the coclesiastical authorities is not inspired by any spirit of hostility to these socie- ties nor desire to injure them. The gist of the matter is that the bishops think that for some reason some weak kneed Catholics will lose their faith if they become or remain members of these particular societies.
 It is also reported that the bishops of tho province of St. Paul, Minn have decided not to promulgste the decree in their dioceses for the present. their understanding being that the bishops were to have two months time within which to forward any weighty reasons to Rome which they might have against tho promulgation of the said decree.
 The writer makes no pretension to wisdom superior to that of the bishops, but he would venture to suggest that in trying to prevent Catholics from los their faith the bishops would do better 10 confne their efforts to making the Church 50 attractive and it's members so well instructed and grounded in the principles of their religion that no pow CT or influence on earth can induce them to abandon their faith. rather than to sndeavor to keep them in the Church by lettering their freedom of action. In . country like this. where an overwhelm- ing majority are Protestants, Catholics must necessarily come more or less un- der Protestant influence. But this will not do them . particle of harm if they arc only we'll instructed iu their own re- iieion. In fact many strict Catholics. we believe. admit that generally speak ing there are no better Catholics than those who live in Protestant lande.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24

A T Court of Probate holden at Kent A within and for the district of Kent on the 18th day of January A. D. 1895.
 Present, Jerome F. Gibbs, Esq, Judge.
 On motion of George R. Bull, Administra- tor with the will annexed on the estate of Idalah Kings late of Kent within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator and directs that public notice be given of this order by advsr- Using in a newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Kent nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from record
 JEROME F. GIBBS, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
CYnical.

An assault case ln which . husband was accused of beating bis wife was op trial in e certain court A friend of the family had been summoned much against his will. to testify as to the blows He was asked by the prosecutor
 You saw these blows admip!steredf' "1 did" "
 "Aud did you see the very begin ming of the quarrel between them"
 II did :" "When was tt,"
 "Five years ago
 Five years Agoi How was that pos. sibles"
 'I was guest al sher weddinS"- Youths Companion
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
DIsTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Oour
 D January 18th, 1895.

nISTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Court U January 18th, 1895.
 Estate of James N. Shultz late of North Canaan In said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Ca- naan hath appointed Miles B. Tobey, of said North Canaan, and Howard Landon. of Salisbury. Commissioners, to receive and ex- anime and decide upon the claims of the creditors of said estate presented to the ad- limited by the court for the presentation of such claims.
 Certified by DAVID O. wHrrrLEsEY, Judge The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the probate Ofice in said North Ca- naan on the first day of February. 1895, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. for the purpose of at- tending to the business of said appointment.
 MILES B; ToBKr, Commissioners.
 HOWARD F. LANDoN, oo''Aoio' All persons indebted to laid estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 WILLIAM J. FERGUSON, Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
DIsTRICT of sharon ss. Probate Court D January l2th, 1895.

hISTRICT Of sharon ss. Probate Court, h January 12th, 1895.
 Estate of Ralph K. Woodward, late of Shar- on in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district Of Sharon has appointed Asa Butcher and Ed win N. Hartwell, both of said sharon, Com missioners on said estate, represented ipsol- vent by the Executors after the time limited for presentation of claims has expired, to re- ceive, examine and decide upon the claims presented to the said Executors within the time limited for the presentation of claims and directs said Executors to give public n ,tice of the names of the Commissioners and of the time and place of their meeting by ad- vertising the same twice in a newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district and by post ing copy on the public sign post in said disl trict nearest to the place where the deceased last dwelt and mailing copy to each credit or who has presented claim against said estate at his last known place of residence within ten days from the date hereof.
 Certified from record by Willard Baker, Clerk.
 The Executors as aforesaid give notice that the Commissioners aforesaid will meet at the Probate 0ffice In said sharon on the 26th day January 1895 at o'clock p. m., for the pur- pose of attending to the business of said ap- pointment
 RALPH K. WOODWARD, p~.,,,o..
 kAnr l.. WoopwAnp,l
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
FOUR BIO SUCCESSES.

Having the needed merit to more than make good all the advertising claimed for them. the following four remedies have reached . phenominal sale. Dr Kings New Discovery, for consump- sion. coughs and colds, each bottle guaranteed. Electric Bitters, the great remedy for liver, stomach and kidneys Buoklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the world, and Dr Kings New Life Pills, which arc . perfect pill. All these remedies arc guaranteed to do just what is claimed for them and the dealer vhoee name is attached herewith will be Rlad 70 tall you more of them. Sold no W. II. Caap's druG store.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
 IAKEvILLE VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT so
 CIETY.
 Dear Sir: In listening to your ad- dress last night. I was impressed by the comparison made of the members of this society to bundle of faggots. I was aware that there were among us some shag -bsrks, some moss backs, and some dead wood, but not that there were SO many sticks. I did not know either that so many of you were willing to be bound together with these sticks But if SO, it ought to be said that the Rev Messrs Abrams and Ramon will be happy, for a small consideration, to do the binding. Fast bind, fast find, they say; and, by division of labor, you find them, and they'll bind them m-fast enough.
 I am impressed, sir, by the central word of your title, 'Improvementr' It is a grand word. Interpreted aright, it becomes the motto of every church; it is the maxim of every school; it is the signi6gance of every family, for you may rate the man as high as you please. and 1t still rehains true that his wife is MI Improvement. It cOnuonseS 1n tcSeif the story of Pilgrims Progress. of the banner with the strange device, the his. tory of the steam engine, and the march of humanity. It is another name for Abraham Lincoln. for Thomas Edison, and for Grover Cleveland's successor It is remembered by people who lived in the good old days that the first hour of the sermon was called the discourse, and the second hour was called the i'm provement. I am going to stop, sir, be- fore reaching anything improving in this discourse; and will stop by wish ing your society this blessing. Pou are people of different focks, some of you children of Father Abrams, some of Father Banson's, some of Father George's, and some of Congregational father, who has reached the seventh de- gree of paternity. May they not only teach you to love all things fair in ma ture, in character, and in God, but each safely conduct you from this beautiful village to a still more beautiful city, a city that has no need of improvement.
 Very cordially yours,
 BACK NUMBER. Lakeville, Jan. 23d, '95.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
utiIirins ,hs runnsi.,

Among the passengers on the car were an elderly lady and her pretty young niece also young gentleman The train had passed through several tunnels when the maiden. aunt said
 My dear. we are coming 70 . long tun- nel You had better sit over on this side .
 Pretty Niece-So, aunty, just let me bs where am One more tunnel. and am engaged -TeXas Siftings
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALvE.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, cerns, and all skin eruptions, and posi- lively cures piles, or no pay required. It IS guaranteed to give perfect satis- faction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
Near It Hand.

Staylate Xavier (arguing woman's rights>-I tell you. Miss Bluntley. the day is surely coming
 Miss Bluntley (glancing significantly at the clook)-You are right, MT. Raw Ter. h can't be more than m hour or two away, I'm positive. Cou- rier.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
Don't Hinder Others.

Next in practical importance to the be- ing possessed by a purpose of doing some thing in the world is the being possessed by the purpose of not hindering others in their doing whatever they have to do in the wori1 Faith and wefkA
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
THURSDAY. JANUARY 24. 1895
Notice to Correspondents.

Notice to Correspondents.
 Whenever any important event occurs io your jurisdiction after you have mail- cd your letter to the NEWS, please send an additional letter if there is time for it to reach this office before the NEWS goes to press. Within a few weeks deaths have occurred in different towns after correspondence was mailed but no notice was sent the NEWS until the fol- lowing week. A telephone message, or even . postal card promptly mailed, would have enabled the NEWS to pub lish timely notice of said deaths and thus given many an opportunity Co at tend the funerals, but who in these in- stances did not hear of the deaths until too late to attend the funerals.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24

There were 132 murderers hanged in the United States last year. The num- Der of murders was $500, or in other words only one murderer in seventy four was hanged,
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
nIsTRIcT of Salisbury ss. Probate oour

nISTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court. J January 9th, 1895.
 Estate of Mary McKeone late of Salisbury, in said district, deceased.
 The court of probate for the district of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settle ment Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested. within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate paymentto
 GKo. H. KNIGHT. Administrator. P. O. address, Lakeville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
O1AserapsaSn Account.

Tho dAte on the oolored slip of paper with Inc name of the subscriber shows the time to winch the subscription is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 1jul96 indicates that Ar Smith has paid for his paper to July s, 1895. It is hoped that subscribers will 500 to 1t that their account, As indicated by the dato on their papers, is always correct, and when thev pay for re- renewal of their subscription win observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to lnsOrm us for correction at Once. No claims tor errors in these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days Aftor the payment la claimed to have been made, a tho receipt of the paper with tho date to which the subscription Is paid plainly printed thereon is prfma facie evi' 1Ance of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
nIsTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Cour A January 21 1885,

h January 21, 1895.
 Estate of Harriet A. Rood late of North Canaan in said district, deceased. The court of probate for the district ol Canaan hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will bt
 debarred a recovery. All persons indebted
 to said estate are requested to make immedi.
 ate payment to
 WILLIAM J. FERGUSON, Admistrator. P. O. Address, Clayton, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
LegGL Notices.

nIsTRICT of Sharon ss. Probate Court, D January 22d, 1895.
 Estate of Louisa Davidson late of sharon in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of sharon hath limited and allowed months from date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 WILLIAM H. DAVIDSON, Executor. P. O. address Cornwall Bridge. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
SALISBURY Y.

Mrs Stephen Newberry is attending the funeral of her brother who died in Newburgh.
 Miss Althea Barton is visiting in Poughkeepsie this week.
 A party of fifteen young people from this place enjoyed 8 sleigh ride to Ashley Falls Monday evening. They stopped at the Ferris House, where an excellent supper was prepared, and re- port a grand good time.
 Orrin Whitbeck and Arthur Whit beck, of Mt. Washington. Mass, were in town at the funeral of Mrs Jane Whitbeck, also Charles Whitbeck, of Litcbfield. The boy George returned to. Litchfield with him.
 Georgie Vosburgh. who has been visiting at Mrs Peter Decker's left for Ancram, Monday.
 John M. Teater, of Waterbury, spent Sunday with his father. John Teater.
 Rev MT Voorhees,, of 2d. Cong'I church, Winsted, preached on Sunday, exchang. ing with the Rev J. O. Goddard.
 Rev E. 8. Sanford is in Riverton, laboring.
 David George has Ia grippe.
 Mrs Myron Melius is on the sick list
 The arrival of car load of bones heralds increasing activity at tho han dle works.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
DIsTRIoT of Salisbury ss. Probate oourt,

nIsTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Oourt, U January 18th, 1895.
 Estate of Maria F. Miller late of Salisbury in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settle mert. Those who neglect 10 present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment 10
 0LM E. GIBBS, Fxecutor,
 Ore Hill, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-24
CORN WALL.

Lakeville, Jan. 23d, '95.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-03-30
LOOK OUT FOR SHAMS.

The Eagle does not like to place itself
In the position of IN ObstructiOnist, nor
does 1t believe that any such false i'm.
preston shall go abroad regarding the
few words OF warning 1t desires to Of
fer regarding the so-called civil service
reform bill.
That bill should not be adopted by
the voters of Chicago unless u more
definite Idea of its provisions ana the
manner In which they are expected to
be applied Is had between now and
election day.
a. :. Trude. In his eloquent speech to
the Democratic city convention not long
ago, warned the party to keep clear of
that thing called reform" which, as
we understand II now In Chicago, Is
as he aptly said like the paint on the
hariot's cheek" The Civic Federation
has declared that the bill will entail no
additional hardships upon the mem
bers of the police force. Does the Fed
GRAFTON know more about the bill than
young Miller, of Cook, who. In cham
piOning 1t In the House. declared that II
would call for u discrimination of the
police, and In effect said the members
of tho department were brutes. and un-
lit to be In the employ Of the city. This
little bigot has done SO much To
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-03-30

While the English press Is denounc-
Ing German sailors for brutality to pas
sengers of the Elbe, the German press
has taken up the cudgels against the
commander and crew Of the Crathie,
the small British steamer that pierced
the side of the big ship ana sent her to
the bottom with 800 souls. COnsidern.
bic international animOsity has been
aroused. The contradictory statements
made by the Crathie officers warrant
belief that they were either us indiffer-
ent Us the Elbe crew to the consequent
COS of their deed or that the Crathie
herself was so desperately injured that
she dare not linger to save life lest she,
too, should go to the bottom. There
ought to he u relentless inquiry into
one of the most shocking marine disas'
ters of the age of water-tlght cOmpart-
mcnts and disciplined sailors. Exam
pie should be made that will render
seamanship on the ocean more mindful
OF Its responsibilities.
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injur the prospects of tho ndop.
tion of that bill that II IL doubt.
full II all the efforts of the civic
Federation cdn offset II. Little Miller
IL doubtless one of those rpformcrs who
would go at 1t with an ax. and begin
10y chopping off every Democratic head
In sight. lie has committed his party
to this proposition. and II Is safe to
say. judging by the utteranccs of the
young statesman from the South Siuc,
that George II. Swift. if elected, will
begin civil service reform by disclarg-
ing about two-thirtls of the members of
the police and fire departments. ana
Filling their places with bluc.noscd
bigots. old soldiers. broken down
schoolmastcrs. etc. who will come IN
to the standard of excellence set by
young Miller Of Cook.
Therefore. The Eagle coiinscls not
only the members of the police and fire
departments. but al citizens inter.
cstcd In good government aud fair play
all round. To- SEQ to 1t that the most OK.
plicii understanding IL had that. If
adopted II will not bc used as an I'm.
str,inicnt of persecution.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-03-30
4 CLEAN CAMPAI0h.

II must bc admitted on all sides that
this has been clean campaign. The
andiiates have not INDUCED In per-
Sonnl vituperatlon nor In misreprcsen-
tation Of each other. They have nd.
dressed tho voters of the city and so.
licitcd their suffrages on the plain H.
sues of the day. and the platforms of
their respective parties have been the
main arguments advanced by them.
Time was when Il municipal campaign
IN this city meant u continual tide of
blllingsgate oh the part Of candidates,
blackguard attacks upon mems private
and public characters by their sup.
porters ana the press, and utter scoun-
drcllsm on the part of the hustlers ana
heclcrs who used to run" the meet.
lngs. All this Is changed now, how.
ever. and people are thanking their
stars that ut last they are permitted to
elect their municipal officers without
being compelled to witness the wash
ing of II lot of dirty party linen. 1t Is
one of the signs of the times, ana Of
the advance of civilization.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-03-30

Joshua Benson, Of New York, hns
been sued for divorce. He answers
In his crOss.bill that he Is not u mar.
ried man and never has been. This IL
somewhat startling, but Joshua kindly
explains. lie says that at the time he
lied his bride to the alter" the bride
was considerably In advance ana he
was ut the reluctant end OF the lead.
Ing halter. Immediately behind him
was the brides big brother, with a
heavy list to starbOnrd caused by a
horsepistOl. When the minister was
reached the brides responses were
given In loud, clear tone. whereas
his own responses sounded like the
earnest efforts of u man to swear with
his mouth full of hot mush. Tho
clergyman pronounced them man and
wife, though Joshua AYERS that when
he was asked II he would take the wOm-
an by his side to be his lawfully welded
wife he yelled "NO" as Justify rs his
excitement and fear would permit. We
feel sorry for Joshua. He should have
discounted the performance Of Ills
namesake by commanding the sun,
moon stars and the clergyman to stand
still until he could heavc his lead and
take his bearings. But as his partner
does not ask for allmOny we believe
the best thing Joshua can do now Is to
let her get divorce and Insist upon tho
restoration Of his maiden name.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-03-30
WHERE rs CODY2

The Eagle has frequent inquiries
as To the whereabouts of Sherman T..
Cody. who was elected as u Democrat
last fall to represent the Second Sena.
torial District In the lower house of
the Legislature at Springfield. so far
as The Eagle knows. the person In
question IN at Springfield. lie has
been In Chicago but once. to It's knOwl.
edge. In two months. and the com.
plants of his constituents that they
never have chance TO see their rep.
rcsentntivc are very well founded. Mr..
Cody probably realizes that this will
he his last term. ana he IL therefore
Improving his opportunity by sticking
close ~ Springfield. There are IL mum.
Der of anxious friends waiting to see
him In Chicago. but of this more anon.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-03-30

trlcts In such manner that decent
Republicans We're practically disfran.
chised. BY such methods he forced
himself upon the ticket rs u candidate
for Collector. but will be defeated by
an overwhelming majOrity.-Times-
Herald.
Although new man In the political
field, this being his first appearance as
candidate for office. Mr.. Il. j. Ma
guire, the Democratic candidate for
South Town Supervisor, IL by no means
novice In the political world. For
eight years he was the manager for
that old political war-hOrse. Alderman
John Powers, In which position no
served with much credit to himself
ana satisfaction to his employer, and
only resigned to enter business for
himself. Ha Is u young man. we'll aud
favorably known In the southern por-
tion of the city, and being OF good hab.
its ana sound, practical business
man, IL we'll qualified to al the import
ant position Of South Town Supervisor.
His popularity among the young Dem
ocrats OF the South Division will bring
with 1t the floating vote. and thus add
great strength to the already surpris-
ingly strong ticket, which win un.
doubleday run several thousand votes
ahead OF the great unknown repre-.
sentlng the Republican ticket In the
South Town.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-03-30
THE ALDERMANiC SITUATION

our Republican friends are appar-
emily very anxious to secure the elec
ton of enough Republicans to the COun'
ell this year 10 insure n majority vote
for that party on all questions where
the vote would be naturally II parti-
san one. This effort will result In fail
IRE, for the very good reason that the
Democrats have put better aldermanic
timber IN the field this year than their
opponents. In the First Ward Michael
Kcnna will be elected, as he Is practi-
cally unoppOsed There is nothing
against Mr.. Kenna except the fact that
he is IA saloonkeeper, but 50 Is j. Irving
Pcarce. who ran for alderman Of the
ward last year as the candidate Of all
the allied forces of professional godli-
ness In the city.
In the Fourth Ward the Democrats
have named an excellent candidate in