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Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
FALLS VILLAGE.

Mir and Mrs E. W. Spur spent Sun- day with thoir daughter at Northamp- ton, where she is attending school time give another of her ever popular concerts of which due notice will be given.
 Lee Brewster, 2nd, was in town over Su' day.
 Some of the tobacco growers were stripping the plant Saturday
 D. K. Colepaugh sold bird dog last week to Lakeville party for $50
 Harry Wheeling has gone to Indiana to visit friends, and should he not SC cure job to his liking will return and work for Wm Colepaugh in Woodbury.
 John 10th succeeded his brother ir the shoemakiog business.
 Dogs got among Edward Ward sheep few nights ago killing several aud driving others into the river. drown ing them.
 A supper was given by the Methodist ladies at the parsonage Friday night.
 Wm Gillette. Jr, is i'll aud under the physicians care.
 A letter was received by the post, master from a gentleman in South Man chester relative to the dimensions of the railroad shops and the water power The letter was placed in the hands o the Consolidated railroads attorney al New Haven.
 The Whist Club held their last meet ing at the millinery rooms. Their nex place of meeting will be in Mechanics Hail
 The canal and water power was sur veyed by parties last week ,one of whom claimed it was second only to Niagari in this country.
 W N. Cady is doing good business in the meat market, paving native au6 western beef. oysters, sausage aot everything that is found in a first clas' market. "a
 Extra meetings will be held at ths M. E church every evening this veel except Saturday.
 Mrs William Dakin is seriously sicl at U H. Miners.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
She Has a Grievance.

She is an obserSlng little mortal, and she knows her own mind. She has been subjected to all the osculatory annoyanoes that pretty children have to put up with, and she is as heartily sick of them as the average child usually is. Every one seems to feel that he or sho hns a license to kiss pretty child in this world without giving the least thought to the rights of the child in the premises.
 This little girl, however, has noticed that no such infiiction Is imposed upon her older sister, and 1t has made her jeal ous.
 Mamma, she said one day, "I wish I was big
 "How higf'
 "As big as Mamie," she replied, refer ring to her sister.
 "whyf" inquired the mother.
 Cause Mamie has a lot better time than I do. Everybody doesn't want to kiss Mamie"
 "How do you know they don'tf"
 "Well, she don't have to let 'em, any way, if she don't want to-"
 "Are you sure about thatf" asked the mother, somewhat amused,
 "Course am. She can talk right back to any one who kisses her, and 1t ain t impolite at all, but If did it I'd be pun ished."
 "Ethelp broke in Mamie, with warn ing shake of the head.
 "well, you can" protested Ethel, land it ain't fair. All the old grannies don't even try to kiss you like they do me-only the nice looking young men, and you can send them about their business If you want to. I guess heard you tell that man with the black mustaohe who was here last night that he ought to be asham. ed of himself, and you know what would happen to me if said anything like that just because somebody kissed me. ."-Chi- cago Post.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
NEW M ARLnORO.

Mrs F. O. Richardson and her sister. Mrs l.. s. Richardson. of Knoxville, Tenn, left town on Tuesday, the 18th
 Miss Ellen Lefingwell is visiting al her brothers, James E. Leffingwells.
 Harley Welman has bought out the stage route from Noah Pixlsy and will take possession next week Monday. He is going to move onto the William Kasson place at Southfield.
 Mrs Allan Barnum, wbo lives south. west of Mill River. has been qnite i'll for over three months with lung trouble The doctors have given her up; said they could do nothing for her here They took her to Pittsield last Thurs day to The House of Mercy as the last chance for her recovery, hoping that il might benefit her. She had hemor rhage Thursday night, but Saturday morning was better. She has foul small children, the youngest about [ year old.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
ON THE OUTLOOK.
lT. Editor:

lfr. Editor:
 In yeur last issue appeared an article on the outlook for the winter season in town, and forecasts dull time of 1t with DO apparent reason. As to busi- ness, why not lay it to the democratic administration ard make topic for the village politicians to argue over. No matter if business is pricking up all over the rest of rhe country, lay this particular case to that long suffering party. As to the entertainments and amusements, let me tffer solution. Perhaps the apathy which effects the promoters of these enjoyable features IS due to a knowledge of the fact that every movement of fhe kind is met with opposition by some one, due to the cliques and factions which we are sorry to say exists in our little town, Get together; that's tlie thing to do. and bury the green-eyed monster.
 As you say the Wtiss Club is bright spot in Ale darkness and am glad 1t is in evidence and with you I hope thai more movements for social entertain ment will meet with success.
 As to the purely amusement features particularly in the dramatic line. We have it from our local manager that the summer has proven itself the profitable season for show business in Canaan, and that it is risky financially to try to gel the people out in the snow and ovel slippery walks to our poorly heated hal on the hill. Again he informs me that the amusement loving population. Is much larger in the summer, and tba' there are fewer other attractions at that time of year.
 With all the reasons presented for dull season, still refuse to believe il promises to be the "dullest in years. Get together. INHABITANT.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
LET CUBA BE FREE.

The time has come for the United States to cease helping Spain indirectly to tyrannize over Cuba or to prevent her effort to free herself, from Spanish oppression in such manner as does not conflict with the provisions of interna- tional law. The Spanish oppressor was driven out of Mexico and the Central and South American states by sncceps- ful revolutions meny years ago; but Spain has managed to retain her hold and maintain her letters upon Cuba. Bv her fleet she keeps away ammuni- tion, arms, medicines, volunteers, aud other assistance from the patriots in their struggle for liberty. Spain has 8 navy, while the Cubans have not even a catboat. and that navy has been kept there, almost within gunshot of South. ern Florida, protecting the Spanish ty. rants while they plundered the Cubans. both to their and our disadvantage. And the American navy Is employed in telcepting all endorsements and arms and powder for the Cubsns. From time immemorial Spain has been tyrant, butcher. and plunderer in Cuba She T. as exterminated the original Indian race; she has mercilessly buthered the Cuban people whenever they protested against her tyranny. She has imposed upon them an enormous civil list oi tax eaters. She has devoured the | revenues in taxes. She has not allow ed them to trade with the Americani upon fair and satisfactory terms. We have furnished the money and marke for her vast sugar, tobacco. and frui crops. and Spain has taken 1t by com polling the Cubans to buy from her a her exorbitant prices, and thus Cubs has been stripped for years by doubling and trebling import. export, and excis' duties. The Cuban orange has beer squeezed dry. If Cuba were free sh, would pass under American trade in hueneee; she would buy from her GUS toners; she would have better railroad and highways. Her remarkable re sources would be developed by Americal capital and her business would rapidl, increase, if she had the moral protec tion of this country and were free, from Spanish exactions and sbsorptions Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
LAK EvILLK.

Mrs O. Benjamin died last Sunday after a severe illness, caused by par alytic shock about three weeks ago. The funeral took place Tuesday morn ing at II o'clock; services were held at the house, Rev F. Abrams of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating. He spoke very highly of the deceased lady, as Christian. of very kind, be- nevolent. disposition. The M. E. church choir was present and sang very sweetly at the beginning of the servi- ces, "Some sweet day bye and bye" and at the close, ''Fbe Christians Good Night Deceased rested iu hand some casket on which laid bean iful bunch of white pinks Among the rel and Mrs Hiram Camp of Norfolk; Mir and Mrs Geo H. Harding of Sheldon; Mir aud Mrs Frank Crippin of Sheffield Mass Mir and Mrs Geo Perkns of Winsted; Mir and Mrs Lemau Benson of Canaan; Mrs John G Camp of Norfolk Deceased was 63 years of age Sept 18th Her maiden name was Mary F. amp. a native of Norfolk. Conn The remains were taken to Birmingham, Conn for burial
 Chas Powell moved into the apart ments above Co,nell's store, and Eli Van Walkenburgh. who vacated them, moved into the house which Joe Wash ington vacated on East street. and Mir Washington moved on the hill iuto the Daniel Shaw house. #.... Miller and Vosburgh opened a fish and oyster market iu the basement of the Cornell store, which John Dubois vacated who moved this week with bis family to Waterbury Miller and Vos- burgh have painted the interior of their place of business and everything is in apple pie order. All they need to do is to put an ad in the CoNN WESTERN NEWS and they will get good start
 The Hotchkiss School football team went to Watertown last Saturday aud came home victorious, on special train at ten o'clock in the evening Richard Ramsey and son, of Litch- field, were here last Thursday and call ei on their many friends.
 Mir Gross, the contractor of Ct Bar rington, has leased the Cleveland quarry on Town Hill and has force of men at work quarrying stone for the new High school building, which is to be erected in Lee, Mass.
 The address last Sunday evening by the Rev Mir Bond of Millertop, on the subject, the Epworth League conven- tion at Chattanooga, Tenn was listened to by a large and we'll pleased congre- gation. The Reverend gentleman gave a very graphic description of what he saw and heard at that memorable con- veution.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
EAST CANAAN.

Edward Hawver, ST, has been pre- sented with a medal, nicely engraved with name. "E. Hawver, East Canaan on one side of it and on the reverse side is engraved "For the Capture of Dennis He is proud of it. It was presented to him by parties of town.
 Ladies Aid meet with Mrs Ann Ives Wednesday p. m.
 Charles Roberts is at home, very i'll with ty pboid fever.
 Miss Clara Allyn and her brother, Payson, went to New York city to visit relatives and friends there last week.
 The higher department of our schools closed Friday for recess of three weeks.
 It is reported that LymsE Dunning is at present more comfortable.
 Mrs Henry Utterwick was away visit ing friends a few days and returned home Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
A DISPUTED PLAY
Testimony from Eyewitnesses.

Testimony from Eyewitnesses.
 Several football people from this place who went to Norfolk 8 few weeks ago to see the game between Robbins and Sedgwick and were eyewitnesses of the play so much disputed between the two teams, make the following state ment: We went to Norfolk to root for Sedgwick. as Norfolk is our nearest enemy, and saw the play SO much dis cussed ia the Ct Harrington papers and which is SO radically different to the eyes of each captain, and we state that Sedgwick is wrong. The play was made thus: A Norfolk player crossed the Sedgwick goal line at the extreme right and ran the ball down behind the goal where he fell on it, calling down. At that instant Sedgwick man kicked the ball from the player. The ball was, however, given back to Norfolk who tried for goal and failed, making the score to 4 as decided by the referee then, and as any disinterested football witness of the play will tell you. There is no occasion for mud slinging as both teams played clean game. Sedgwicks are . good team but we saw Norfolk score those four points"
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
Valuation of Property.

Over two hundred assessors and mem bers of boars of relief met at the capitol at Hartford last week Wednesday and discussed with the State Board of Equalization the subject of assessments
 :; taxable property. It was resolved that assessments of property would be "more equitable if assessed according to the state law. at true values, accord ing to the best judgment of the assess ors." Then every town would bear its just burden of state or county taxes. However, there will be no re assess ments of property this year nor will the state board exercise it's power to mark up valuations on the grand lists, which have been sent in. Nothing of binding force was accom- plished by the meeting. It was merely agreed that in future property ought to be uniformly assess ed at it's true valuation. In practice, however, it will be found difficult to say what any particular parcel of real es- tate is actually worth.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
W EST CORNW ALI.

John l.. Washing vas home over Sunday. He and his family will move to New Haven thIs week.
 M: ::ss Annie Amundson, of Lime Rock, spent Sunday here.
 Miss Annie Kuhl is sewing for Mrs F. W. Yutzler.
 Misses Edith G. Dean and Jessie Cochrane were in Bridgeport last Satur day.
 Miss Pearl Wilcox, of Falls Village. spent Sunday with Miss Agnes Coch- rane.
 John Wood was in New York the past week.
 Miss Laura Hall returned home last week from her visit in New Haven and Woodmont.
 Cloaks and Capes are being sold al reduced prices at the Millinery rooms, and they are big bargains for every one.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Eunice A. Loring. the wife of Lyman A. Loring, died Friday night at her home on Egremont Plain of dropsy of the heart, aged 70 years She is sur vived by husband and one daughter, Mrs E P. Putnam of Middletown, ct. The funeral was held Monday at 2 D m. with burial in Mahaiwe cemetery Rev Dr I. s. Hartley. rector of St. James church, officiated
 At meeting of the Directors of the Young Men Christian Association Fri- day evening, ] E Garfield was again chosen secretary. Committees were appointed for the third years work It was announced that upwards of SiO0 had thus far been subscribed but much more will be needed to carry on the work
 The heirs of the late F. T. Whiting ask S20,0 900 for their homes cad or Main str, ct The committee appointed 1 at the last annual meeting of the town to select site for a public library building are said to favor this place and will 70 report next spring, | William Johnson and Henry Howard, young men from Boston, who applied for lodging at Stockbridge Friday eve- !, ing, were brought before the District court Saturday for vagrancv, and were sentenced 70 the state farm at Bridge water for one year.
 The secoLd anniversary of tho Young Mems Christian Association will be held Sunday evening, Nov 24. Rev w. N W Davis, of Pittsfeld, will de. liver an address anI tho village churches are expected to unite in the services The work of the year will be review d by the directors. Special music will be an interesting feature of the occasion.
 The annual inspection ofthe Woman's Relief Corps was made Thursday ave- ming by Mrs c M- Wheldon, of Pitts. field. At the conclusion of the inspec. tion collation. wns served and m hour passed in very social mnuner
 William Henry Wilson, of Halifax. England, who has been visiting his brother James for six weeks in this vii. lage, sailed for home Saturday on tho Cunard steamer Lucania
 Several young men of this village have formed literary club and have taken rooms in Burget X Lewis block, where the defunct Democratic club once hpd their headquarters.
 The Parish Aid society of the Episco. pal church gave a supper at the rectory last Thursday evening
 The barn of George Cobb in the southwest part of West Stockbridge was burned Friday night with it4 con. tents of hay and grain. Loss reported at S1 POO with no insura' ce. The origin of the fire is unknown
 Now that Charles Fuller, of North Adams. is elected High Sheriff tn, Deputy Sheriffs in this a. q other South Berkshire towns expect to be relieved of their office on or before Jan 1st.
 1t is estimated that l05 republicans of this town voted for Charles W Ray the democratic candidate for the legis lature, at the recent election Mir Ray had 76 majority over Erwin F. Barnes republican
 In the District court Monday Charle Miner of Housatonic, who was accused of selling mortgaged horse was dis charged. The court ruled that the de fendant should have tho benefit of tn, doubt.
 F. D. Brainsrd and son, Albert, re turned from their southern trip las week.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
MARVELLOUS RESULTS.

From letter written by Rev J. Gun dermau, of Dimondsle, Mich., we are permitted to make this extract: "1 have no hesitation in recommending Dr Kiug's New Discovery, as the results were almost marvellous in the case of my wife. While I was pastor of the Baptist Church at Rives Junction she was brought down with Pneumonia succeeding La Grippe. Terrible paroxysms of coughing would last hours with little interruption and itseemed as if she could not survive them. A friend recommended Dr Kings New Discovery; it was quick in it's work and highly satisfactory ia results. Trial bottles free at W. Fl. Camps Drug Store. Regular size 50c. and Sl.0O.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
FOUR BIG 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 censump- tion. coughs and colds, each bottle guaranteed. Electric Bitters, the great remedy for liver, stomach and kidneys Rucklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the world, and Dr Kings New Life Pills. which are a perfect pill. All these remedies are guaranteed to do just what is claimed for them and the dealer whose name Is attached herewith will be glad to tell you more of them. Sold at ". H. Camps drng store.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14, 1895.
THANKSGIVING.
Proclamation by the President, Ap- pointing Thursday, November 2S.

Proclamation by the President, Ap-
 pointing Thursday, November 2s.
 On the 4th inst, the customary Thanksgiving proclamation was issued by the president as follows:
 The constant goodness and forbear ance of Almighty God which have been vouchsafed to the American people dur ing the year which is just past, call for their sincere acknowledgment ard de- yout gratitude.
 To the end, therefore, that we may. with thankful hearts unite in extolling the loving care of our Heavenly Father, I. Grover Cleveland, president of the United States, do hereby appoint and set apart Thursday, the 18th day of the present month of November. as day of thanksgiving and prayer, to be kept and observed by all our people.
 On that day let us forego our usual occupations and in our accustomed places of worship join in rendering thanks to the giyer of every good and perfect gift, for the bounteous returns that have rewarded our labors in the field and in the busy marts of trade. for tue peace and order that have prevailed throughout the land, for our protection from pestilence and dire calamity and tor the other blessings that have been showered upon ms from an open hand
 And with uur thapksgivings let us humbly beseech the Lord to so incline the hearts of our people unto him tbai he will net leave us nor forsake us as a nation. but will continue to us his mercy and protecting care, guiding us in the path Uf national prosperity and happiness. enduiLg us with fortitude and virtue aud keeping alive within us . patriotic love for the free institutions which ha7 7e been given to us as our na- tional heritage.
 And let us also on the day of our thanksgiving especially remember the poor and needy and by deeds of charity let us show the sincerity If our gratl- tude.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
GEORGIA JOHNNIES.

The rural Georgian, or cracker, of to- day is identical with the characters de- picted in that choice bit of reading Georgia Scenes" published as long ago as 184O and their present life and dialect are very little different from what 1t was at that period. Perhaps education has somewhat bettered the mass since then but the Johnnies, as they are called. are very much like the "Yaller Blossom" and Ramsey Sniffie' of that entertaining little book. The small towns of the South impress one as being right where the war left them and the inhabitant thereof likewise.
 One kind of rustic Georgian not set forth in the sScenes" is the moonshiner. and they have moonshiners in Georgia as we'll as Kentucky and they make just as good old corn whiskey as their brothers of the blue grass state. The moonshiners are located in the noun tains northwest of Atlanta and are brought to that city for trial, and 1t Is there that you can see them and know | that a genuine. life-sizsd illicit distiller of old bourbon stands before you. They don't in the least realize that they have committed 8 sin, but consider the United States revenue officers theiI natural enemy, and spend their life making whiskey and evading law they do not like. Whole communities in in tue mountains are engaged in the business, and the sons continue the industry of their father after his demise or incarceration. It is foolish revenue officer that attempts to break up any ci the moonshining unless he has t. hid of the county and more immediate authorities, for many before him have gone to the mountains and their present addres Is unknown.
 As Georgia has no penitentiary and the moonshiner being government offender, those that are apprehended are rarely sent to the chain gangs but are shipped of to other states, where they serve term of 8 few years and re turn to their mountain home and theil same old business of distilling, which possibly the boys have carried on ir their absence.
 Sometimes these offenders escape with a fine and when this happens usually ludicrous thing takes place When the stills are broken up the cop per worms, used in the manufacture O whiskey, are sold at auction in Atlsnt, after certain time has elapsed and tn, sale is advertised. And it Is then ths the former owher drives his mule into Atlanta and buys them at low figure takes them home, patches them up ant resumes business.
 Now and then a person finds among the Johnnies in butternnt jeans an in dividnal who had been guerrilla unde Mosbey, and he is prouder of the fac than the men who were with Grant a Appomattax. "All of yon 'uns is righ down good set of folks. but I reckon you 'se never hearn 9 Mosbey." B.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14

Mrs w. B Meek, who resides al Csmptonyille,' Cal, says her dsup hter with severe cramps in the stomach, and would be in sucl agony that it was nec- esssry to call in physician. Having read about Chsmberlain's Collie, Cholera and Disrrhea Remedy she conclsu,ed to try it. She found that 1t always gave prompt relief. It was seldom necessary to give the second dose. ''It has not only saved us lots of worry and time" she says, "but also doctor bills. It Is my opinion that every family should have bottle of this remedy in the house." For sale by druggists aud dealers everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-14
LIM E ROCK.

L R. Fenton and Gibson Gillette are serving as jurors in Winsted this week
 Miss Lena Ostram is teaching Miss Herman's department at the district school during the latter's illness.
 The ladies' society held a business meeting at the Casino Monday after noon and elected directrtesess for the coming year. The society will meet every two weeks on Thursday after moons beginning next week on the 2lst
 The Methodist Society are having the foundation of the chapel repaired and put in shape.
 Walter Wskeman and family were in Millerton few days last week.