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Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04
"When Sautelle's Circus Came to
 Town.o

"When Sautelle's Circus Came to
 Town.o
 Canastota people do not lay out much money on circuses as general thing, but Monday was an exception. Young and old took in Sautelle's performance at the driving park. The tent was full both afternoon and evening, and no one was disappointed. The show is up-to- date in every particular and minus the objectionable features that so many cir. cuses permit. Sautelle has exhibited here many times, but this year il seemed as if the clowns were funnier, the riders more daring, the horses bet. ter trained, the contortionists more gro. tesque, the tnmblers more fearless, the dogs more amusing than they were ever known to be since we were children Come again Mir Sautelle.-Canastotu Journal, May 13.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04
SPECIAL NOTICES!

Ten tons of Hay for sale. En- quire of A. T. Roraback, Canaan, Ct.
 Go to George s. Dunning's at East Canaan if you wish to buy first class Bicycle at low figure. They are be- ing carried away from there two at a time.
 One of the great inventions of the age is Deering's Ball and Roller Bear ing Moving Machine. Let on trial. Kept in repair for one year without charge. See the "Dandy" Horse Rske, which cannot be beat. For further particulars enquire of J. l.. Bragg. Ca naan, or W. A. Spaulding, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04
eHEFFIELD.

During the forenoon of Memorial day the J. G. Barnard Post, G. A. R. with about forty comrades in line, led by 8 drum corps and followed by citl- gems and school children, visited the three cemeteries here and decorated the graves of over forty patriots. The children sang at the cemeteries, and three little girls gave recitations, Din ner was served in the post room at town hall. The exercises at town hall in the afternoon were very interesting and appropriate. The address was deliver ed by the Hon. Mir Ely, of New Haven, Conn. A little seven-year-old girl from New York gave a recitation on the stage.
 The semi-centennial of "Planting day." the day when the beautiful elms on either side of the village street were planted, will be commemorated here on Friday. June 12 with appropriate ex- ercises, commencing at 10 a. n. The celebration is under the auspices of the Village Improvement Association. Speakers from far and near have been engaged. A collation. will be served al town, hall. It will be red letter day.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04
CURE FOR HEADACHE,

As remedy for all forms of Head ache Electric Bitters has proved to be the very best. It effects permanent cure and the most dreaded habitual sick headaches yeild to it's influence. We urge all who are afflicted to procure bottle, and give this remedy fair trial. In cases of habitual constipation Electric Bitters cures by giving the needed tone to the bowels, and few cases long resist the use of this medicine. Try it once. Large bottles only fifty cents ct W. Fl. Camps Drug Store.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04
CANAAN VALLEY.

Sunday morning Archie Amstead was quite badly bitten by dog. Dr Camp was called and oauterized the wound. The boy seems to be doing all right.
 Miss Melinda Webster is seriously ill at Mrs Wadsworth's. She has g trained nurse caring for her.
 A little girl came to live at Mir Ferry E Saturday morning, May 23rd.
 Mrs Crofut still remains quite feeble.
 Mrs John Wolfe, of Pittsfield. Mass, is with her mother, Mrs Wadsworth.
 Mrs Mary Leffingwell visited at Levi Lsffingwell's over Memorial day.
 Wrn. Wolfe is on the sick list.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04
POINTERS.

Don't fail to read the display adver- tisement of Sautelle's circur.
 Grand clearing sale at Wm. Nisbet's store. Now for bargains. See adv.
 No mercy shown. The goods must go, and they do go lively at the admin istrator's sale of the stock of E. Hollis ter &Son. Bigger bargains than ever are offered now. See new adv.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04

Mrs Bargain-"Why don't you charge a dollar for the goods, instead of ninety nine cents?"
 Salesman-"Why. ma'am, you'er al- ways sure to think of something else you want while waiting for your chsnge"
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04
A Good Game.

A good many people, ladies and gen. tlemen, went from here to Norfolk Sat urdsy afternoon to witness the bah game. Norfolk turned out in great numbers to sec the sport and many a Canaan lads attention was diverted from the game by the many fair ones who sat in the shade or under sun um- brellss. looking cool and pretty.
 The game was called about 3 30 and was an interesting contest throughout, both teams playing good ball The absence of wrangling was most favor able adjunct to the game and Norfolk and Canaan are both proud of the ball clubs as players and as gentlemen. Seven innings only were played in or der to allow Canaanites to get to the re- furp train Tho acora.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04
BUCKLEN's ARNICA SALyE.

The best salve in the world for outs, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, cerns, and all skin eruptiens, 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 ". H. Camp
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04

Editor Scanlan, of the Connecticut Catholic" has made an assignment. It has been reported thst Bishop Tierney would undertake the management of the paper as it has been bought by a syndicate of which he is the head.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04

deacon will pass around the plate and get more buttons. than dimes, but a highwayman can hold out gun and collect everything man has got. This goes to show that man will give more to save his body than to save his soul
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04

It is not a miracle. It won't cure every thing, bat it will cure piles. That's what DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve will do, because it has done it in in hundreds of cases. W. Fl. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04
When In Rome.

There was a large attendance at Sig. Sautelle's circus last evening, and the performance gave good satisfaction. Rome Sentinel
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04

Tired husband-"I've had 6 terribly day at the office, and I'm mad clear through"
 Wife-"Now would be good time for you to beat those rugs"
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04

Busy people have no time, and sensi- ble people have no inclination to use a slow remedy. One Minute Cough Cure acts promptly and gives permanent re- suits. w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04

MT Popham-I wonder what in the world is the matter with that baby now?
 Mrs Popham (sweetly)-I guess he feels '.rocky," George.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04

Bacon-Do those two girls love one
 another, do you suppose? Egbert-I think they must. They don't kiss one another when they meet.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04

A little ill, then little pill. The ill is gone the pill has won. Dewitt, Little Early Risers the little pills tha cure great ills. W. H. Camp, Canaan Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04
Rules sf Psblicatien.

Until further notice Business Advertise ments will not be published among local items, nor among correspondence. Such ad- vcrtisements must appear either in the reg ular advertising columns or under the head ing of SPECIAL NOTICES" in the best po- sition we are able to assign.
 Free pufYs about the business of persons who arc not patrons of this paper, either in it's advertising columns. subscription list or job printing department will be consigned to the waste basket.
 Notices of entertainments where money Is tisements and will not be published gratis.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04

Although the Canaan boys were beaten by one run they inspired their supporters with the idea that they can furnish good article of base ball. Nicoll showed up we'll in the box for Canaan, and Christinat of Norfolk sus- tained his reputation as twirler. Tobey and Dewell of Norfolk are great base runners. Very few errors are charged to either team and the umpir- ing was very satisfactory.
 The Saturday game at Winsted in the forenoon resulted Winsted IF, Tor rington 8. The afternoon game at Tor rington ended in row after three in- nings. the score then standing to in favor of Torrington.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-04

ATTENTION!'
 Great Closing Out Sale!
 Stock of &iMaAS Sp~
 Great Burlington, Mass.
 Note a few of our many bar gains.
 CARPET DEPARTMENT All wool Ingrains 45c. yard.
 |" Extra Super soc. yd. Bristols 35c. yard. Cotton Chain 22c. yard. Hemp at IS and 22c. yard. Hemp runners at 18c. yard. Body Brussels at 69c. yard. Tapestry Brussels at 62ic. yd. Mating &, 99 to $14.oo a roll. Carpet Sweepers, Grand Rapids at s2.19. Gold Medal $2. 3S Window Screens at 19c and 25c each.
 Pictures at one fourth their
 value to close. DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT 40 in. all wool Serge at 200. 40 in. |" Blk Serge at 200. 42 in Novelties at 400. 42 in. |" at 39c. 50 in. Flannels at 39c. A in. Black Storm Serge soc 40 in. Black Novelties 65c. WASH GOODS DEPARTMENT A Percales at 6ic. Duck and Pique at 7c. Cross Bar Muslin at 5c. Outing Cloth at 4c. yard. Silver Grey Prints at 5c. Simpsons Blacks at Sc. America Prints at 4c. Apron Ginghams 5c. yard. Mohair Bingham at 10c. yard. Winter Cloaks and Capes at one-third their value.
 Winter Underwear, ladies' gents and childfen's at one third its value.
 w. B. SANFORD
 Special Administrator for E. Hollister & Son, , Ct. Darlington, Mass,
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-09
Eugene Field.

One Of t1s many stories which are
told about the late Eugene Field is Of
little joke he had at his wife's expense.
They had entered street car, to find all
the seats taken. save one at each end OF
the car, and they seated themselves &C.
cordingly. When the conductor collected
the fares, Mr.. Field announced in audi
BILE tones. as he gave him dime, at the
same time pointing to the far end Of the
car, "This is to pay the fare Of the lady
over there-the one wearing the new,
beautiful brown silk dress. All eyes
were turned to her, and her pretty face
took most becoming rose color, but
back of the reproving glance she threw
at him was one Of mingled indulgence,
appreciation and mirth at the unexpect
ed and apparently truthful announce
ment.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-09
Cremation Growing In Favor.

The movement in favor Of cremation
as against earth burial is growing in
England. The other DAY Mr.. William
Rathbone, ex M. P, stated in public
that he had made provision for crema-
tion in his own case on principle and
with a view to promoting the reform.
At this moment new crematOrium is
almost ready for use at Liverpool. 1t is
a neat building of red sandstone, simple
and chaste in design. The main door
opens into small chapel. From this
room the coffin will be carried after the
burial service is read into small apart
ment beyond and there placed upon an
iron frame running on wheels and rails
in line with the furnace and pushed
noiselessly into the abode of flames.
From the chapel the clergyman, fol-
lowed by the relatives of the deceased,
will ascend stair on the opposite side
from the door by which the coffin has
been removed into small gallery over
looking the door of the furnace. From
this gallery the service prescribed for
the grave will be read and the mourn
ers will take the last look of the coffin
as it disappears within the furnace.
The situation of the crematorium at An
field is wisely chosen, being in the heart
of pretty suburban neighborhood and
accessible from all parts of the city.
There is an Office. with cottage for the
caretaker attached, at the entrance gate.
The crematorium will be opened for
public use not later than April l.
Westminster Gazette.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-09
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement. and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
'ess expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the wo,ld's best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and trul
beneficial properties of perfect Lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-09

~ PRlNG is the most perilous sea-
~ son of the year in the far west
~ and is always attended with great
loss of life and property. Fierce eilz.
yards sweep across the great plains OIL
the Dakotas, Wyoming and Colorado
marking their course with the frozen
carca sses of thousands of cattle.
The blizzard gives but BRIEF warn
ing of it's coming. Only those close TO
shelter may hope to escape It's Jury.
The cowboy on the distant range reaos
the sign in the sky, notes the action OF
the cattle, and prepares to battle for MS
life. Usually a snowfall precedes the
blizzard. The snow is fine and lIgnt
and dry. The atmosphere is calm ana
cold, the temperature being below the
freezing point, but there is feeling or
oppressiveness in the air. The sky Is
dull and leaden. Brute instinct is
quicker to discover these signs OF the
approaching blizzard than the lnteill-
gence of man. The cattle begin to
gather for protection, first in small
lunches which meet and mingle until
they nave STONu W lIC piOpoi tAoAS w
a herd. Animals that have strayed Off
alone are attracted to the constantly
increasing main body, and they ap-
proach the common center from all
parts of the range. Not breath OF air
has yet disturbed the newly fallen
snow, but the sky is growing darker,
and notwithstanding the GOODNESS the
air seems heavy and produces sufto-
eating sensation.
Suddenly the leaden hue fades from
the sky; it grows black in an instant.
The mercury falls to zero within few
moments, and continues to sink toward
the bulb of the thermometer. The cold
is bitter and keenly penetrating, but
its power to chill and kill will be dou-
bled when a velocity of sixty or eighty
miles an hour has been given the at
mosphere The cowboy buttons his buff
falo oyercoat and ties it with a rope
tightly around his waist-preparator
to fighting his way to shelter. The wind
comes in intermittent puffs, and here
and there fine particles of snow are
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-09
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octO OF an Governne"' 900
a'sMLatest " Absolutely Pure
HER FAN.

Flutter of feathers and perfume OF laces,
Carved sticks of ivory, daintily white;
Plump little Cupids. with mischievous faces
All. could / but read your expression ar1ghti
Say, do you know, are you wholly unfeelng,
As you pelt one another with roses SO sweet
Do you not know that my heart sne 4 sseal.ns'
To trample it under her pearly shod feetf
Almost think you exult in the glances
Your owner bestows when she seeks 10 en-
slave.
Know you no cure for wounds from love
lances?
Have you no power her victims 70 saver
Swiftly she whirls in the maze OF the dances;
Slyly you laugh as you peep from each 1oio
And thus one more victim Of coquetry 8 fancles
Questions in vain-his fate Is untold
Lucy Mayo Warner in Boston Budget
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-09
THE Heroic Symphony"

Awork of art requires no explanation.
But the very title Beethoven gave the
Heroic Symphony" provokes question,
and there have been many endeavors to
explain it. Wagner tried less to explain
its meaning than to explain it away.
Chained to his one idea, he asserted that
Beethoven's hero was not military
hero, but young man of complete splr-
itual and physical endowm ct, who
passed from mere brute delight in life
and his strength through tragic suffer
ing to a high spiritual satisfaction IN
love-that is to say, he asserted that
Beethoven's hero was ParsifAl or Sleg-
fried. Now this much of Wagner's the
ory is true-that Beethoven would not
worship mere human butcher any more
than he would worship pork butcher
as a hero. On the other hand, Beetho-
ven's hero was undoubtedly military
hero, Napoleon Bonaparte. We know
that the symphony was originally dedl-
Gated to Napoleon, that the dedication
was altered when Napoleon Gas Beetho-
ven thought turned traitor and became
emperor. We know that when the news
of his death came Beethoven casually
remarked that he had already composed
the music for that event
Of what parts, then, of Napoleon
career do the first and last two move
ments tell? These are questions which
can never be answered.; and. mere Curl
osity apart, it so happens that it matters
little whether they are answered or not
answered so long as they are not an
swered altogether wrongly. For what
ever events Beethoven might at any mo-
ment have in bis mind, he never tried
to depict them, but only to communicate
the emotion they aroused. He himself
said as much. 1t is in the expression OF
human emotion he is supreme, and to
feel Alright the emotions of the ''Heroic
Symphony" we need only have our minds
clear of story which Beethoven did not
and could not have had in his mind
Saturday Review.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-09
CRANKY GUESTS.
Experience of Hotel Clerks In Dealing
With Some of Them.

Experience of Hotel Clerks In DeaIng
With Some of Them.
81 cannot sleep in that room," said a
guest at hotel in this city last evening
as he walked to the desk in the Office
and threw the key upon it.
"What is the matter with it?' asked
the clerk.
''There is nothing the matter with it
except that the bed is in the wrong
place." the guest replied. "For more
than 30 years I have slept in bed with
the head toward the north, and it has
become such a habit with me that it
would be actually impossible for me to
sleep with the head in any other direc-
ton.
sit will be impossible for me to give
you room containing bed with the
head in that direction" said the clerk.
"The hotel is we'll filed tonight, and ]
have only two vacant rooms, but l will
have the bed turned for you" Calling
a porter, the clerk instructed him to
turn the bed in the gentleman g room so
that the head would be to the north.
The guest followed the porter up stairs,
and as nothing further was heard from
him it is presumed that he retired and
slept peacefully.
"There is no accounting for tastes, -
said the clerk, turning to the reporter,
land the funny experiences we have IN
the hotel business would fill volume.
Before the night is over we may have
calls for beds with their heads turned to
every point of the compass, and Of
course we are obliged to accommodate
every one.
II remember an instance like this
several years ago. A man slightly in
ebriated came into the hotel one night,
and producing a pocket compass said
that he wished a room where the head
of the bed should be placed to the
northeast. We sent two boys with him,
and they turned the bed as requested.
The joke was that the compass was
furnished with little stop, which held
the indicator in certain position. 1t
SO happened that the gentleman's bed,
which had been carefully placed north
east according to the compass, was in
reality placed with the head to the
south The man discovered his mistake
the next morning and was cured Of the
fad. "-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-09
The Mascot Worked.

Otto Feudner has been buying lottery
tickets for years and has never won so
much as an approximation prize. He
concluded that he would have to get a
mascot, SO on the advice of a colored
friend he set box trap out in the ceme-
terry to catch graveyard rabbit.
Feudner caught great big fellow the
first night and put him in big dry
goods box. 1t was the day before the
drawing, so to make sure that the mas
cot would work all right Feudner put
$40 worth of tickets in the box with the
rabbit After the drawing he went to
see what he had won.
The mascot had worked. 1t had eaten
up all the lottery tickets. San Fran
cisco Post
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-09

GUS disease.
Tobacco, in the majority of cases dead
ems the feelings. You may not think to-
bacco hurts you, but how are you ever go.
ing to tell how much better you would feel
with. ut it, unless you follow the advice OF
Postmaster HolbrOok:
CURED 40 CASES OUT OF %.
HOLBROOK, New, June, ID.
Conference.-The effects of NO-To-Bac are truly
wonderful. had used tobacco for forty three
years, pound plug a week. | used two boxes
OF No To-Bac and have had no desire for tobac-
co since gave two boxes of NO-TO-Bac to
man named West, who had used TOBACCO for
man, and neither of them have used tobacco
since, and say they have no desire for 1t. Oyer
fifty that l know of have used No-To BAG
through my influence, and l only know OF one
case where it did not cure, and then 1t was the
fault of the patient
was GA years Old last week. l have gained
seventeen pounds jim flesh since quit the use
of tobacco. You can use this letter, or any part
of it, as you wish.
Yours respectfully,
C. K. HOLBROoK, P. nj.
You say it is wonderful. In1eed, it is.
No To-Bac cured over 800, 900 cases just as
bad. You can be made well and strong by
No To-Bac. Your own druggist guarantees
a cure Get our booklet, Don't Tobacco
Spit and Smoke You Life Away" written
guarantee of cure and free sample. mailed
for the asking. Address The Sterling
Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Bacon-So your friend is engaged to that Bos
ton girl after all Egbert-Yes. BacOn-HoW
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-09
The Woman Of 1t.

Nov, dear, I have one favor to ask
Of you.
''It is granted.
"Then please don't tell me that you
have never loved before, that you never
dreamed that you could love, that I'm
the only girl you have ever been engag-
ed to, that
He (interrupting)-I won't.
She cautiously But you have never
been engaged before, have you, dear?-
Brooklyn Life
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-09
Unidentified Rivers.

The first rivers mentioned in authentic
history are alluded to in Genesis. They
are the Pison, the Gihon, the Hiddekel
and the Euphrates, which are said to
have flowed from the garden of Eden.
Various attempts have been made to
identify these streams, but no agreement
has been reached among the authorities
save in the case of the last.