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Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
KENT.

House cleaning, garden making and gathering arbutus blossoms are among the important things that occupy the public mind inst now. a.
 Editor Beckley called on friends in town Saturday.
 Mir and Mrs J. s. Wing, of South Dover, were at John Judd's Sunday.
 Rev E O. Starr. of Cornwall, occu- pied the pulpit at Cong1 church Sun day morning in exchange with Rev B. M. Wright, who returned for the eye- ming service.
 Rev Howard McDougall preached at St. Andrews church Sunday. The people were very favorsbIy impressed.
 Rev W. F. Bielby and family left town Saturday for Greenbush, N. r., and the rectory is closed.
 The funeral of Mrs Fry. wife of Rev k Fry, was attended at East Kent on Saturday, April 27.
 The remains of the little daughter of Mir and Mrs E J. Soule were brought here from Bridgeport aud funeral servi- ces attended at the residence of Mrs Soule's parents, Mir and Mrs E. Line burg. Sunday p. m.
 Three foreign gentlemen have been engaged for week or more gathering ferns from the hills and valleys in this vicinity and shipping them to New York.
 A Swedish dance was given at the hall on Friday evening, April 26. It was lively party and continued until about a m,
 The new proprietor. E. J. Duck and his wife took possession of Kent Inn Monday, April 20 Mir and Mrs H I. Wildman expect to remain in town with friends for short time.
 Hnrd, the magician. gave an enter tainment at the hall on Wednesday eve ming, 24. In his sleight of hand per- formance he ranks with the best and the entertainment was worthy of a larger audience. A party of young gents from New Milford were present, returning on the midnight train.
 The high pressure of water in the Housatonic has broken away a part of the dam on the east side at Kent Fur mace. greatly endsngering the grist mill and threatening to change the rivers course. To obviate tbis, dynamite has been used with partial success in blow ing out the timbers of the dam on the other side land the windows of several houses near at the same timel making a place for the rush of water in that di- rection.
 Ten shares National Iron Bank stock must be sold quick; no reasonable offer refused. Address. E. Room 13, 8th floor 35 Wall St.. New York city.
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The Hartford Bridge Matter.

The editors of the Hartford newspa- pers and a few other persons take the ground that the state of Connecticut has made valid contract to foot the bill for building the Hartford bridge and that to repudiate this contract would be dishonorable and contrary to the con- stitution of the United States. But the State of Connecticut never made any such contract. It is true that in 1893 by an act of the General Assembly the state assumed the duty and expense of maintaining certain then eeisting bridges. Building new bridge is very differ ent thing from maintaining au existing bridge. If the commissioners. for whose appointment provision was made in the law of 1893. were to be author ized to contract on behalf of the state for the erection of new bridge without any limitation as to the expense, why was not this extraordinary power clearly expressed in the law of 1893? There was nothing said at the time in the General Assembly about building a new bridge. The majority report of the judiciary committee states that the bridge commissioners of the towns di- rsctly interested knew at. the time of passage of the act of 1898 that a new bridge was then necessary and that this z IL General Assem- bly,. It is clear then the State never agreed to build bridge and therefore is not bound to do so. We feel confident that if the matter is ever brought. before the courts that this posi- ton will be sustained.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
HIM E ROCK.

Walter Wakeman has been laid up with the grippe for few days past.
 Miss Lucy 0. Richardson is visiting friends in Bridgeport.
 Rev Henry Tarrsnt, of Westfeld, Mass, occupied the pulpit at Trinity church on Sunday,
 Mir and Mrs Henry A. Bishop, of Bridgeport, were in town last week at c. w. Bafnum's.
 Mir Bliss, of Ausonia, was in town on Wednesday.
 Garden making and house cleaning are in order.
 The young people will hold an in- formal dance at the Casino tomorrow (Friday) evening - --.- -...--..
 The shops are closed for few days for inventory.
 Robert Merriman and family, of Falls Village, are occupying the Winter bottom House.
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HUN rsvILLE ana SOUTH CANAAN

On Monday, A nril' 22, lillian Merchant was stricken vi h paralysis. He now lies at the point of death at the home of his daughter, Mrs ID. A. Scoville.
 Mrs O Babcock has been very sick during the past week, but is now slow. ly improving.
 The many friends of G. W. Dean and family will be sorry to hear that they have decided to leave us during the coming week. They will locate in Ovid, Mich, where they intend resid- ing permanently.
 The post office in this place (Huuts- ville) is nov designated as Limited Money Order office, the limitation ex- tending to the obtaining of orders to the amount of five dollars.
 Please, Mir Editor, don't look for many items from us this week, as we are welding the whitewaxh brush and in consequence the pen must be laid aside.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
SPECIMEN CASES

s. II. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis was troubled with neuralgia and rheumatism, his stomach was disordered, his liver was affected to an alarming degree, ap. petite fell away, and he was terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three bottler of Electric Bitters cured him.
 Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg. Ill, i, had running sore on his leg of eight years standing. Used three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his leg is sound and we'll John Speaker, Cataw- ba, O., had five large fever sores on his leg, doctors said he was incurable. One bottle Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him en- tirely. Sold at W. H. Camps Drug Store.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
w EST GOSH EN.

Mrs Kate Thompson is spending a few days here among her old friends and neighbors.
 A young son of Chas Green is very sick with pneumonia at his grand mothers in Terryville.
 Mrs Julia Wadhams has been spend ing few days with her aunt, Miss E. Wadhams, who has been quite sick.
 Fruit. fish and meat peddlers are nu- merous.
 Goshen grange expects to entertain the Litchfield grange Friday night.
 Work on Geo. Hammond's new barn is progressing rapidly.
 The annual church meeting of the M. E church was held Saturday after noon.
 The mud is nearly all gone and farm CTS are busy blowing and planting.
 A. Brequett lost one of his horses Sat urday night.
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LeodL Notices.
nIsTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Cour \ Anril oufh 1SQS

nIsTRICT Of sharon, ss. Probate Court, lt April 29th 1895.
 Estate of Ralph K. Woodward, late of sharon. In said district, deceased,
 The Executor having exhibited his admin istration account with said estate 10 this Court for allowance, it Is
 oRDERED-That the 1Ith day of May, 1895, at nine o'clock in the forenoon at the Probate Ofice in said sharon, be and the same is hereby assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this court directs the executor to cite all persons interested to ap pear at said time and place. if they see cause by publishing this order once in some news paper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy on the public sign-post in said town of sharon nearest where said deceased last dwelt, and by sending mark cd copy Of the newspaper containing thls order by mall postage paid to each of the fol- lowing named persons, at the following ad- dresses, viz: Elmore E. Woodward. Milan, Sumner County, Kansas. Aida E. Wood ward, Golebrook, Connecticut; at least six days before the date of said hearing
 Attest, WILLIAM w. KNIGHT, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
CH WILLIE.

The recital of Mrs Hattie A. Bishop at our chapel revealed wonderful memory, and was admired by fair size audience, the receipts being S10
 E W Spur, of Falls Village, was in Hartford four days last week having his esteemed friends. Henry A. Bots ford's, estate appraised, he being the executor named in the will.
 A steady, industrious, first class painter would find plenty of work in and around our village.
 The Greenwoods are having some front fence built and are improving their place.
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Dcafa~.. Can. b. Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by con- stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by m infiamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets infiamed you have rumbling sound or i'm perfect hearing. and when 1t Is entirely closed, Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an iniiamed condition of the mucuous sur faces.
 We will give one hundred dollars for any case of deafness (caused by catarrhl that we cannot cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
 F J. CHENEY a CO, Toledo, ofio. Sold by druggists, 75 cents. sd4
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A HOUSEHOLD TREASURE.

D. ". Fuller. of Canajoharie, N Y, says that he always keeps Dr. Kings New Discovery in the house and his family has always found the very best results follow it's use; that he would not be without it if procurable. GADyke- man, Druggist, Catskill, N. Y. says that Dr. Kings New Discovery is undoubt- edly the best Cough remedy; that he has used 1t in his family for eight years, and it has never failed to do all that is claimed for 1t. Why not try remedy SO long tried and tested Trial bottles free at W. H. Camps Drug store. Re- gular size 5Oc. and $1.0O.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Subscription Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with sne name of the subscriber shows the time to which tho subscription is pafd thus, R. E. Smith 5jul95 indicates that Mir Smith has paid tor his paper to July s, 1895. It Is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for a re- renewal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to Inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, as the receipt Of the paper with the date to which the subscription Is paid plainly printed thereon Is prima facte evil aance of It's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
NEW MARLBORO.

The remains of Stephen Powell, an old resident of New Marlboro, who has lived with his daughter at State Line since the death of his wife Hbout year ago, was brought to New Marlboro last Thursday and buried in the ceme- terv.
 There was an auction sale near the store here last week Wednesday.
 Miss Doyle closed school Tuesday on account of the death of her aunt
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
To all whom 1t may concern !:

This certines. that at meeting of tho stockholders of the Amenta X sharon Land Company, a joint stock corporation orgun- i2ed and existing under the laws of the State of Connecticut, and located in the town of sharon in Litchned County and said Sta'e he'd at said sharon on the 9th day of Janu- ary, 1895. and specially warned for the pur- pose of reducing it's capital and the number of its shares i was voted by all the stock holders of said Company, that the capital of said Company sh uld be reduced from 500 400 to S62, 700 nnd the number of its shares from 994 shafes to CAT shares (said shares 10 he and remain of the par value of Slo0 eaehl by the surrender of certain Of the said shares 10 the number of 367, in exchange for certain prop erty and assets Of said Company. provided eaid surrender of stock and exchange of property and assets should be made within three months from said 5th day of January. 1895, and this further certines that such sur render and exchange was made and said cap ital and number of shares were reduced in accordance with said vote. on the 9th day of April, 1895.
 Dated al sharon, Conn.,. this 22d day Of April. A D 1895.
 WALTER R. REKD, A majority of the
 JOHN H. REED, Directors of the
 HEaBERr Ii. CHAPTER, Amenia & sharon
 HowAnD x. LASpos, Land Company.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02

Committee, Messrs Gum of Milford and Goodrich of Wethersfield, have reported in favor of no change in the law, leaving the bridge State property. Goodrich is at the head of the electric roads that go over the bridge.
 There isn't move made by the indi- viduals who are for killing the majority report but that is known to those who believe that report should be adopted. They are closely watching the situation. to circumvent those who are planning with such an end in view.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
A Remarkable Cure of Rheumati.m.

A Remarkable Cure Of Rheumatism.
 From the Groton Connecticut Review. David Lewis, who has been afflicted all winter by rheumatism, is out again and all due to one of tue medicines ad- vertised in our columns. After trying everything possible. he used Chamber. lain's Pain Balm. which has relieved him of all pain, from which he was a constant sufferer and promises to make him fit for duty soon. We know David has been great sufferer and are glad to see him around again. For sale by druggists and dealers everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02

J. A. Richardson. of Jefferson City. Mo, Chief Enrolling force 3Sth general assembly of Missouri, writes: wish to testify to the merits of One Minute Cough Cure. When other so called cures failed, obtained almost instant relief and speedy cure by the use of One Minute Cough Cure. W. H Camp. Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02

Doctor H R. Fish, of Gravois Mills, Mo. practicing physician of many years experience, writes: De Wits Witch Hazel Salve has no equal for in- dolent sores, scalds and burns. It stops pain instantly, heals burn quickly and leaves no scar. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Arreeably Surprised i.

"I had very severe cold on my lungs that caused much soreness and gave me considerable unessiness in regard to the result" says Mir T. E. Smith. of Bill erica, Mass. "A local druggist called my attention to Chamberlain Cough Remedy, and on his recommendation I gave the remedy careful trial. The result surprised me; recovered entirely in three dave" % and 90 cent bottles for sale by druggists and dealers every where.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02

present legislature of Connecticut, and we think the legislators comprehend their individual and collective respon- sibility and will act accordingly.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02

Our patrons will find De Wits Little Carly Risers a safe and reliable remedy for constiI ation, dyspepsia and liver complaints. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02

De Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures scslds, burns. indolent sores, and never fails to cure piles. W. H. Camp, Ca uaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02

DIsTRICT Of Salisbury .ss. Probate Court, U April 22d, 1895
 Estate of John Winters 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 neglec. to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate arc requested to make immediate payment 10
 GEO, K. BOWER, Administrator. P. O. Address, Salisbury, Conn.
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The Best Yet Model 40 C0LUM BIAS
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Bicycle Records.

Eddie Bald rode the fastest mile and two miles ever ridden in competition. at San Jose. Cal, on April 19 and 20. es- tablishing worlds record for a race mile of 2 04; and for two miles of 415 l-5. He did it on Columbis road wheel, Model 40, as his racer bad not arrived. How's that for ''lead"?
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02

Eaws Respecting Newspapers, Printed for the benefit of those who think snat ordering paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 ..If subscribers refuse neglect to take their paper from the post-ofice to which they are di- rected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and rdered their papers dscon tinued.
 ssSnbecribArs who do not give express notice to sac contrary considered as wishing tocoutinue their subscriptions.
 s'If ubscribcrs order the discontinuance oftheir paper the pu hlshers may continue to eend them antil all arreare are paid
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JOHN c. BENTON

We are receiving our new Spring stock of
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1895-08-17
IT,g TiTTH7EY1HTTI1T. TTTTIITTlR1TIHII7 IITlTlb
i1ffTIn1IIlgE DlHTINIjIIL lINll|llILEIlt''" 'hilf
4stzs st5s laRiIIiiHfV,i

serve anything noteworthy about
them?,'
'sThey belong Isaid, "to child or
small woman "
Apart from their size, though. Is
there anything else?"
They appear to be much as other
footmarks. I"
mot at all. Look here! This is the
print of a right foot in the dust. Now
] make one with my naked foot beside
it. What is the chief diferenceP"
your toes are all cramped together.
The other print has each toe distinctly
divided"
.'Quite so. That is the point. Bear
that in mind. Now, would you kindly
step over to the fap-window and smell
the edge of the woodwork? shall
stay over here, as have this handker-
chief in my hand"
] did as he directed, and was in
stantly conscious of a strong tarry
smell.
ITO BE CoNTINuEDJ
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arrested not only friend Thadaeus. but

arrested not only friend Thaddeus, but
the gatekeeper, the housekeeper, and
the Indian servant. We have the place
to ourselves, but for sergeant upstairs
Leave the dog here, and come up.''
We tied Toby to the hall table, and
reascended the stairs. The room was
as we had left it, save that sheet had
been draped over the central figure. A
weary-looking police sergeant reclined
in the corner.
LEND me your bull's-eye, sergeant, !"
said my companion. Now tie this bit
of card round my neck, so as to hang it
in front of me. Thank you. Now I
must kick off my boots and stockings!
Just you carry them down with you,
Watson. | am going to do little
climbing. And dip my handkerchief
into the ereosote. That will do Now
come up into the. garret with me for a
moment.
We clambered up through the hole.
Holmes turned his light once more
upon the footsteps in the dust.
Il wish you particularly to notice
these footmarks, he said. "Do you OBJ
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1895-08-17
CHAPTER vI.-coNrrNurp.


/ took the thorn up ginger1y and
held it in the light of the lantern. It
was long, sharp and black, with a
glazed look near the point as though
some gummy substance had dried upon
it. The blunt end had been trimmed
and rounded off with knife.
SIS this an English thorn?'' he asked.
No, it certainly is not"
With all these data you should be
able to draw some just inference. But
here are the regulars; SO the auxiliary
forces may beat a retreat"
As he spoke, the steps which had
been coming nearer sounded loudly on
the passage, and a very stout, portly
man in gray suit STROBE heavily into
the room. He was red-faced burly and
pIethoric, with pair OF very small
twinkling eyes which looked keenly
out from behind swollen and puffy
pouches. He was closely followed by
an inspector in uniform, and by the
still palpitating Thaddeus Sholto.
Here's business!" he cried, in
mufied husky voice. Here's pretty
business! But who are all these? Why,
the house seems to be as full as rab-
bit-warren."
II think you very much recollect me,
Mr.. Athelney JONES'" said Holmes,
quietly.
"Why, of course dol' he wheezed
"1t's Mr.. Sherlock Holmes, the theo-
rist, Remember you! I'll never forget
how you lectured us all on causes and
inf o5Fn 80
gate jewel case. It's true you set US on
the right track; but you'll own now
that it was more by good luck than
good guidance
1T was a piece of very simple rea.
soning."
''Oh, come, now, come! Never be
ashamed to own up. But what is all
this? Bad business! Bad business!
Stern facts here-no room for theories
How lucky thatI happened to be out at
Norwood over another easel was at
the station when the message arrived.
What d'you think the man died OFF"
oh, this is hardly a case for me to
theorize over" said Holmes, dry1y.
No, no. Still, we can't deny that
You hit the nail on the head sometimes.
Dear me! Door locked, I understand.
Jewels worth half million missing.
How was the window?''
Fastened; but there are steps on
the sill. =
Well, well, if it was fastened the
steps could have nothing to do with
the matter. That's common sense.
Man might have died in fit; but then |
the Jewels are missing. Ha! have a |
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CHAPTER VII.
OItAF EN VIZ
THE EPISODE OF THE RARREI..


The police had brought a cab with
them, and in this / escorted Miss
Morstan back to her home. After the
angelic fashion of women, she had
borne trouble with calm face as long
as there was some one weaker than her
self to support, and had found her
bright and placid by the side of the
frightened housekeeper. In the cab,
however, she first turned faint, and
then burst into passion of weeping
SO sorely had she been tried by the
adventures OF the night. She has told
me since that she thought me cold and
distant upon that journey. She little
guessed the struggle within my breast,
or the effort of self-restraint which
held me back. My sympathies and my
love went out to her, even as
my hand had IN the garden. felt
that years of the conventionalities of
life could not teach me to know her
sweet, brave nature as had this one
day of strange experiences. Yet there
were two thoughts which scaled the
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theory. These flashes come upon me
at times. Just step outside, sergeant,
and you, Mr.. Sholto. Your friend can
remain. What do you think of this,
Holmes? Sholto was, on his own con-
fession, with his brother last night.
The brother died In ft, on which
Sholto walked off with the treasure
How's that?"
Son which the dead man very con-
siderately got up and locked the door
on the inside"
Hum! There's flaw there. Let
us apply common sense to the matter.
This Thaddeus Sholto was with his
brother; there was a quarrel; so much
we know. The brother is dead and the
jewels are gone. So much also we
know. No one saw the brother from
the time Thaddeus left him. His bed
had not been slept in. Thaddeus is
evidently In most disturbed state Of
mind. His appearance is-well, not at
tractive. You see that ] am weaving
my web round Thaddeus. The net be-
gins to close upon him."
'.You are not quite in possession Of
the facts yet,' said Holmes. This
splinter of wood. which have every
reason to believe TO be poisoned, was
in the mans scalp where you still see
the mark; this card, inscribed as you
see it, was on the table; and beside it
lay this rather curious stone-headed
instrument. How does all that fit INTO
your theory?n
Confirms 1t IN every respect" said
the fat detective, pompously House
is fl Il Of Indian curiosities. Thaddeus