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Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
The Actual Worth of Silver.

The average minimizing man cannot seem to get it into his head that the in trinsic or market value of the silver dol lar which is paid him in wages today is only 5s cents. It goes for full dollar of 100 cents, simply because the credit of the government stands behind it, the promise and the ability of the govern ment to redeem it in 100-cent gold dollar if necessary. And this gold dol lar it may here be stated is worth 100 cents, whether in the form of a stamped dollar or lump that has been melted by fire, and Is received as such in all oi the markets of the world, where its value is determined by weighing it. Our cur rency has already been tremendously in Hated by the Bland-Allison limited coin. age act and the Sherman silver-bullion purchase act neither of which is now in effect; and it is the tremendous straiu to keep gold and silver coin at parity or equality which has been one of the principal causes of the present hard times, indeed the chief cause many oi our best financiers think; and yet the silverites, if they could have their way, would infiate our currency still further, make an already bad matter immeasur ably worse. For we do with effort still maintain the parity of gold and silver But free and unlimited coinage of savel would flood the country with silver be yond the capacity of gold to redeem it and beyond the power of the govern ment to maintain the silver dollar at fl cents moro than its actual msrkst value today. The consequences of unlimited free silver would then undoubtedly plunge the country into panic worst than any it has known.-New Milford Garette.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
TWO LIVES SAVED.

Mrs Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City, ILL was told by her doctors she had consumption and that there was nc hope for her, but two bottles of Dr. Kings New Discovery completely cured her and she says it saved her life. Mr Thos. Eggers, l39 Florida St. San Fran cisco. suffered from dreadful cold, approaching consumption, tried with. out result everything else then bought one bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery and in two weeks was cured. He is naturally thankful. It is such results, of which these are samples, that prove the wonderful efficacy of this medicine in coughs and colds. Free trial bot ties at W. H. Camps drug store. Re. gular size 50o. and S1.00.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
W EST GOsHEN

The body of Mrs George Bennett was brought here from Litchfield last week for burial.
 Miss Amy Cook is spending few weeks at her mothers.
 Miss Mary Cook has so far recovered from her recent illness as to be able to return to her work this week.
 Mrs James Adams was called to Corn wall last week to take care of her daugh- ter, who was seriously ill.
 The Misses Norton. of Thomsston, are boarding at Mrs Mary North's.
 Miss Mary Carpenter has gone to Tor rington for few days visit.
 Miss May Futile has returned from visiting friends at Cornwall Hollow.
 Mrs W. Waffle, of DaDbury, was the guest of Mrs P. Vaille, and Mrs Robert Allyn part of last week.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
LAX EyILLR.

The remains of Mrs Jeanette Grant, twin sister of the late George Barnett, of Naugatuck. were brought here Tues day on the eleven & m. train. Funeral services were held at the NJ. E. church, Rev F. Abrams, the pastor, officiating. The pail bearers were Everett Mo- Arthur, Henry Barnett, Frank Grant and McGee Grant. The funeral was a large one. Many relatives from bele and abroad attended, among them was cousin of the deceased, Charles Rood, of Canaan Interment was made in Spencer's Corner cemetery. Mrs Grant was 79 years of age.
 The second nine of Dr Knights insti- ute and the second village nine played a game of ball Saturday afternoon, on the institution grounds. Game was called at two o'clock. Nine and haii innings were played. The boys are very lively and played 8 good game, which pleased the many spectators very much. Score l5 to Is in favor of Dr Knights boys.
 Don't fail to attend the concert this week at Roberts Opera House Friday evening. Besides the music and singing there will be recitations. All the per. ] formers are first class New York city l artists.
 Mrs Benson Turner is still very low. 1 The anniversary meeting of the Mems Christian Association at the grove last Sunday was success. H. 5. Wilson, the president, was the leader, Subject, "I will guide thee" Rev MT Voorhees,, of Winsted, filled Rev J. 0. Goddsrd's place as one of the speakers; besides Rev F. Abrams and T. l.. Norton Howard F. Landon. of Salisbury, made remarks, also G. l.. Hurd and Rev Thos. s. Bond, of Mlllerton. Elishs Chapin, the noted bass singer, of Brook lyn, was present and sang several beau tifully rendered selections. Many peo pie from Millerton and Salisbury at tended the meeting, among them vert Rev T. s. Bond and Editor Col. Gard The assem blaze was large one. Seat' were provided for all.
 There will be fun at the Wells Hil track next Saturday afternoon. Be sides horse racing there will be con test by large number of boys in foo race.
 Mrs McDuffie is quite i'll with fever
 The Hall-Julian Minstrels gave 1 fine show last week to crowded house
 The Naugatuck boy choir sang yer, sweetly last Saturday and the reciter Maxwell Bingham, kept the audience Il constant laughter.
 Louis Goderie's infant son Charles aged ' months, died last Monday o summer complaint. The funeral tool place Tuesday afternoon. Funeral ser vices were held at the house, Rev Fr 8anpon officiated. The floral displa, was profuse. Four little boys acted a pail bearers. Interment was made il Salisbury cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

James c. Blaine is being quoted as having favored free coinage of silver. He did favur the use of silver as money. bat not at dishonest ratio. This IS vell shown in . recent issue of the Hart ford Times. In the same speech, gar bled extract of which is quoted. Mr Blaine said. in speaking O. coining 9s cont silver dollar. that it would be open inG vide our doors and inviting Europe to come and take our gold. which he says would force us to single silver standard and embArrass and cripple ouI relations with the leading commercial nations of the world. What would he have said of . 5S-cent dollar?
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
A Tunnel Through Pfn.s Peak.

It Is reported that the actual work on the tunnel through Pike's peak was be- gun eight miles from the Cripple Greek soldfield- The work is done under con- tract with the oity of Colorado Springs, and the tunnel is to run from Beaver Creek canyon to West Beaver creek. bringing the water down the canyon and into the control of the waterworks at Colorado Springs The tunnel is II, 900 feet above the sea level and is to be over a mile and half long. The workmen will drill through solid gran ite, and tunnel by 2 feet will be built The contract calls for the oom- pletion of the work within two years The price to be paid is $I6 per foot, and at this rate 1t is estimated that the work will cost $260. 900. Workmen have begun operations at both ends of the proposed tunnel Owing to the fact that gold has been found in paying quantities in so many places near Grip pie Greek, the contractors have great expectations as to the result of boring through Pike's peak. and a sufficient number of claims have been secured to protect any find that may be made dur. ing the progress of the work rk-Railway Review
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
GREAT HARRINGTON.

After a painful illness of several weeks with internal cancer, Eli Deck ter died last week Wednesday night at the age of 6S years. A widow and seven grown up children survive him. His funeral was attended Friday afternoon. Rev L. D. Bliss, of the Congregational Church officiating.
 A largely attended and very enjoyable lawn party was given by the Parish Aid Society of St. James Church at the residence of Mrs John A. Brewer on South Main street last Thursday eve ming.
 The Sunday evening service at the Congregational church was conducted by the Society of Christian Endeavor Interesting reports relating to the great convention at Washington, D. O., were given by Miss Fox, who was a delegate. Benjamin F. Peabody, who had beea at his home in VanDeusen vile, aged 70 years The wife of the deceased died . few years ago and he is survived by a sister, Mrs Henry Hubbard. The fun eral was we'll attended Sunday at 4 p. m. from Trinity church, Rev Francis Foxoroft conducting the services. The deceased was descended from William Peabody, who married the daughter of John Alden, of the May syflower. The body of Mary. the 17-year-old daughter of MT and Mrs William Stroker, who died last Thursday at her home in Waterbury, was brought to this village Saturday for burial. The | family resided here at the time Mir Stroker was a section foreman on the Housstonic railroad.
 The ground for the new high school building was staked out this week. The plans by Architect Vaughn, of Boston. call for . fine structure on Bridge street 165 by 69 feet
 Robert Higgins has sold a building lot on East street to Oscar Thomas.
 James Whittsford, colored. of Stock bridge, who stole watermelon from 8 store on Railroad street, was fined one dollar by the District court.
 Mrs J. B. Adams and three children went last week to Montreal, Canada, where they will visit for six weeks. The marriage engagement of Nathan Comstock. of this town, and Miss Edith Vosburg, of Sheffield, is announced. A neW house will soon be built for Chauncy Decker on Cottage street Harvey Strevelle went Saturday to visit his father at Berlin, N. r., who if ST years old and in feeble health. | At the meeting of the Thursday morning club to-day Miss Helen NJ Winslow, of Boston, will read a mum Der of her stories and poems. A song will be given by Maurice G. Beckwith Alexander Snyder, an old soldier | while harneesing a horse Saturday even ing, was severely bitten by the anima on his left hand.
 The selectmen have appointed Johr Metcalf as a police officer in the nortl part of the village.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

Our drift in the dory had carried us considerably to the leeward of Smutty Nose, so that in our present position the force of the sea was much broken. As we crouched beneath the gunwale of our new refuge, momentarily expecting to see the abandoned schooner go down. a light from Smutty Nose gradually shone out over the waters.
 We saw that fire had been kindled upon the island. Down at the water 8 edge people were moving about among the rocks. In a little while boat seem ed to leave the shore and drift slow ly toward us.
 As her cratic movements seemed to indicate that she had no one aboard. but was drifting at the will of the wind. appearance, though I glanced toward her occasionally. Yet nearer she came, some times directly toward us.
 At times beaye of the sea would throw her far to one side; then she would seem to finger a moment, to start of anew in our direction. Half dazed from exhaustion, watched her with Tagging interest until she was close at hand. Then I saw the captain reach out and grasp her by the gunwale and hold her fast alongside.
 He shouted for us to get into her. No sooner had we all obeyed than she start ed swiftly for the shore. Then I per oeived that long warp led from her to Smutty Nose and that the people there were pulling us toward them. Owing to the direction of the current the boat could not be dragged back to the point from which she started, and we struck the outer edge of the wide reef of rooks- It was nearly low tide, and though the sea did not break upon the reef every wave that rolled through the narrow passage boiled up over it in a swelling flood, submerging the rocks many feet, to subside again, leaving them entirely bare
 To run this gantlet was our next trial. Waiting until a sea retired, we started over the slippery, weed grown rocks and ran as fast as we could until an incoming wave overlook us. Then we flung ourselves flat upon the reef. while the flood boiled up over us. clutch, ing the rockweed with both hands and 1 clinging to resist the terrible undertow backward.
 When the reflux left the reef bare again. we rose and ran once more. Foul times the flood passed over us. Then, breathless, bruised and half dead. felt . grasp upon my collar. and was drag scd up out of the grip of the sea, safe at last.-George H. Hosea in Youths | Communion
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
aUNrsvILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

Mir and Mrs Ely Ensign. of Hunting ton, W. Va, and Fl. M. Ensign. of Worth, Ga, were guests at the home of Mir and Mrs N. J. Dean for little time last week, coming east especially to at tend the funeral of their brother, Hon. s. P. Ensign.
 Miss Martha Presher is in Unionyille, as guest at the home of MT and Mrs Edward Howe.
 Mrs D. A. Scoville, who has been ill for several weeks, suffered a relapse during the past week, but is now more comfortable. Dr Skiff is in attendance.
 Very interesting exercises were held in the church here Sunday evening in connection with the r. P. s. O. E. Rev o. w. Hanna assisted in the services with the stereopticon, the views being from the Washington and Boston con- ventions principally. Much credit is due MT Hanna for the interest taken in the work here, much entertainment and profit being given through the stereop- ticon.
 The flowers Tn church Sunday were of unusual beauty and brillianoy, the set pieces, one of petunias and one of dahlias. fairly gorgeous in their eolors. After their service in church the flowers each week are distributed, doing loving service among the sick and suffsring ones of the parish.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
DIsTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court,
Ara Court of Probate, holden at sharon ir

A T Court of Probate, holden at sharon in A and for the District of Sharon, on the 2Sth day of July, A. D., 1896.
 Present, William W. Knight, Esq, Judge.
 Thomas J. Byron, of sharon, in said dis trict, having assigned his property to George N. Walton, of sharon, County of Litchfield, as trustee.
 August. A. D., 1896, at 10 o'clock, a. m., al the probate office in sharon, as the time and place for the hearing relative to the accep- tance and approval of said trustee; and 1t Is ordered by this court that public notice oi such hearing be given by advertising this or der in a weekly newspaper printed In North Canaan twice previous to said day of hearing and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in said Town of sharon, and return make to this court. Certified from record, | R. E. GOODWIN Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
SAI.ISBUR Y.

Rev J. c. Goddard exchanged with Rev Mir Voorhees,, of Winsted. last Sun- day.
 pr Robert Reid and family, of New ton. Mass, Mrs A. E. Taylor and daughter, of Brooklyn, are at Lawn Cottage.
 Miss Theo. George returned Monday after few weeks visit with friends.
 Miss Catherine Johnson, of Middle town, is at Miss Johnston's.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
EST CORNWALL.

Miss Mary Beck is home from Yales- vile for short vacation.
 Mir Gansby and family, of Bridgeport, are boarding at s. R. Scoville's.
 Mrs Charles Raynor is reported to be improving from her severe illness.
 The concert in the chapel Saturday evening was enjoyed very much by all, and the music rendered by Mir Kuzdo captured the audience completely.
 Miss Louise Taker, of New York, is visiting at Mary Beck's.
 George R. Smith has been spending the last two weeks in Goshen during the illness of MT Green.
 The new tin shop is progressing rap idly
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
OLD PEOPLE

Old people who require medicine to regulate the bowles and kidneys will find the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This medicine does not stimulate and contains no whiskey nor other intoxi- cant, but acts as tonic and alternative. It acts mildly on the stomach and bowels, adding strength and giving tone to the organs. thereby aiding Nature in the performance of the functions. Electric Bitters is an excellent appetizer and aids digestion. Old people find if just exactly what they need. Price 50 cents and S1.00 per bottle at W. H. Camps drug store, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

If you make contract for the pay ment of certain sum in gold, word it in this way. Payable in gold coin of tho United States of the present stand ard of weight and Hneness. Then your debtor cannot evade the contract in any way.-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
Purple Ink.

The Roman emperors always signed their names in purple ink. No rubject of the empire was permitted to use or even to have this ink. and. on at least two occasions. the possession of small quantity of 1t was considered treason and the person owning this emblem of royalty was put to death.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

Ths Supreme Court has sscently af- firmsd tho decision of the Superior Court denying . divorce on the ground that tho husband was in the habit of getting drunk once in two or three weeks, but vas not rendered incapable of supporting his family nor did he subject them to want or distress. Chief Justice Andrews. in the opinion of the court intimates that the granting of di- voroes has been too easy in this state.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

We are anxious to do little good in this world and can think of no pleasan- ter or better way to do it than by re- commenting One Minute Cough Cure as preventive of pneumonia, consump- ton and other serious lung troubles that follow neglected colds. ". H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Nor folk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALyE.

The best salve in the world for cuts, 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 W. H. Camp
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

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Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

"I say, Captain" said 8 young Eug- lishmsn on board an American clipper, :" that flag of yours has not haa,ed in every breeze and over every sea for a thousand years, has it?
 "No, it hain't," replied the captain, but it has licked one that has"
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

If would be hard to convince a man suffering from bilious collie that his agony is due to microbe with an un- pronouncable name. But one dose of DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure will convince him of its power to afford in stant relief. It kills pain W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Ner- folk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

Tommy-Why do they call people that the doctor comes to see patients,
 Willie-'Csuse they've got to be pa. tient while the doctors tryin' every kind of medicine he's got on 'em.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

A few years ago Isaac Horseleech was perfectly solvent, and his kind-hearted Uncle Samuel Goodman did not hesitate to endorse IsaAc's notes for large amounts. But Isaac has proved to be rash and eKtravagant manager and has steadily grown poorer, until today he IS insolvsat actually become bankrupt, and can pay only s cents on the dollar; nevertheless those who hold Issac's notes endorsed by his Uncle Sam will not be ths losers. But Isaac Horseleech and hA daughters ara true to their name and nature and they are crying "Give. give Not content with what Uncle Sam has already done for him, Isaac demands that Uncle Sam continue to endorse his notss for an unlimited amount But Uncle Sam himself is heavily in debt and frequently has to borrow money or got his obligations renewed and he can not help Isaac any more at present, nevertheless Isaac proposes to enact law to compel Uncle Sam to keep on endorsing for him notwithstanding such . course would soon bankrupt Uncle Sam himself Isaac is certainly very ungrateful, and evidently cares nothing for Uncle Sam and family except to rob them.
 If any readers of TIE NEWS discover n allegory of the silver question in the foregoing paragraph we hope they wall mediate on it until they admit that the United States cannot resume the free coinage of silver It the ratio of l6 to and maintain the parity of gold and sil yer while tho intrinsic value of the meta in silver dollar is worth only 53 cents in the markets of the world.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
TIE WISH.

So you would kiss the poets lip
 And catch the music his heart feels: Would in his honeyed garden sip
 The sweetness that each flower conceala. Oh, you have asked s foolish thing.
 The poets lip Is not divine; 1t cannot through its passion fling
 The secret of the ieAlous nine. But if you truly love. and he
 A poet lover-loves you. too, His lip will drop a melody
 More golden than the sirens knew. Charles T. Lusted in Blackwood's 8 Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

Pass the good word along the line. Piles can be quickly cured without sn operation by simply applying De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. W. H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Nor folk,
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

When we consider that the intsstines are about five times as long as the body, we can realize the intense suffering ex- perienced when they become inflamed. DeWItt's Collie end Cholera Cure sub dues inflammation at once and com pletely removes the difficulty. ". H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

An engine equipped with the Holman friction geared trucks recently develop ed speed of 94 1l.l2 miles sn hour in run of 12! miles on the South Jersey railroad.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

There are 37. 900 girls engaged in the telephone service in the United States. and when & man is sending an important message over the wire every single one of the 37, 900 is trying to cut him eff.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

Persons who have c coughing spell every night on account of . tickling sensation in the throat, may overcome it at once by dose of One Minute Cough Cure. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

Small in size, but great in results. DoWitt's Little Early Risers act gently bst thoroughly. curing indigestion, dyspepsis and constipation. Small ,ufll. ssls pill, best pill. w. H. Camp, { Onnsau: Geo T. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
Rapid Countors-

Two of the most interesting automa- ta in the United States are those used by the government for counting and ty- ing postal cards into small packages, These machines will correctly count 800. .000 cards in ten hours and wrap and tie the same in bundles of 25 each.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06

The first American college was Hsr- yard, which was opened to receive stu. dents in 1888. at Newton, Mass now called Cambridge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-06
e~A.er,rs,.. Acc...s.

The date on the oolored slip of paper with s>e name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, R. B. Smith s3ulee Indicates that MT smith has paid Cor his paper to July 5, lsse. It is hoped thai As indicated by the date on their papers, Is always correct, and when they pay for a re- n~wM of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to Nnform us for correction at once. No claims tor errors in these accounts will hereafter De sonsidored unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have 6een made, as the receipt of the paper with tho date to which the subscription Ia paid Olainly printed thereon Is prtma facie evt. Senoe ef its acceptance As correct.