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Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
SAI.ISBUR Y.

Miss Grace Warner, of Albany, was home for few days last week.
 Mir and Mrs T F. Wschter, of River ton, spent Sunday with friends.
 Rev MT Beuhler, of the Hotchkiss school. occupied the pulpit of Cong'l church Sunday, Rev J. O. Goddard has gone Sonth for a short time.
 Miss M E. Pierce returned from her home in Springfield Saturday and open. ed her school on Monday after a two weeks vacation.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16

If asked the question "Hsve you got stomach?" it would be safe on general principles, to answer Yes" But, fl you are sure of it; that is, if you ever feel any distress after eating or any pains of whatever description in the region of the stomach you have got something more than an ordinary stom- sch in other words, you have got dis, eesed stomach. The stomach is & powerful muscle. and the proper remedy for tired muscle is rest Try theShaker Digestive Cordial, for this product not only contains digested food. which will nourish the system without any work on the part of the diseased organs, but it aids the digestion of other foods ss we'll. Ton can test its value in your case for the trifling sum of 10 cents. Sample bottles at this price are carried by all druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
II Anrfl IA n I2QG

nISTRlCT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court April IA, A D. 1896
 Estate of Dav1d w. Stone late of Salisbury in said district deceaeed.
 Upon the application of the Falls Village Savings Bank by its attorney, Hubert VII. Hams, representing that it Is a creditor o said estate, and praying that letters of ad ministratien on said estate may be granted tc William Kane of said Salisbury as per appli. cation on nle more fully appears 1t is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined al the Probate once in Sails bury. in said district OF the 27th day oi April, A. D. 1898 at nine o'clock in the fore. noon. and that notice be given of the penden. cy of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district
 Attest, DONALD T. WARNER, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Some of our correspondents need to be reminded that they should mail their favors earlier in the week. THE NEWS is printed Wednesday afternoon and evening and we cannot guarantee to publish items received later than Tues day. Please mail your letters on Mon- day, and then if fanything startling trans. pires later just send a postal, or tele. phcne us
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
ITO THE PROBATE COURT for the District

TWO THE PhOBAVE COURT Tor the District Il of sharon.
 The application of John B. Smith. conser- yator on the estate of Clarissa Simons late of Sharon in said District showeth tbat 1t Is for the interest of said es' ate that such of the real estate of said Clarissa Simonds as Is hereinafter described should be sold
 And your application further showeth, that the real estate of said Clarissa. proposed to be sold, consists of a certain piece or parcel of land, with buildings thereon. situated in the town of sharon in said Probate District, bounded as follcws, viz: On the north by band of D. l.. and B. smith. on the east and south by lnnd of the Lime Rock Iron Go. and land ot Elizabeth A. PerLee, west by land of Wm. E. Marsh and land of D. l. and B. Smith containing one hundred acres more or less
 And that said land cannot bo benefcially divided for the purpose of sale. Your applicant therefore prays said Court to inquire Into the truth of the foregoing al- legations. and on finding the same 10 be true to. order the sale of the whole or part of the real estate hereInbefore described or an un- divided interest therein, as shall app-ar to said Court most for the interest of said es- tate and your applicant us in duty bound will ever pray.
 nated at Sharon this 9th day of April A. b
 1896. J. B. SMITH, Conservator. nIsTRICT of sharon Probate Court, April II Al 1896.
 Ordered. thnt the foregoing application be heard aud determined at the Probate ofice In said sharon on the 18th day of Ap il. A D 1896. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that day and this Court directs said Conservator to give public notice of the peudency of said ap. plicaiion. and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing notice thereof once before the 18th day of April A. D. 1896 in some newspaper having circulation in said district WILLIAM W. KNIGHT. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16

J. W. Pierce, Republic, Ia, says: "I have used One Minute Cough Cure in my family and for myself, witll results 30 entirely satisfactory that can hard ly iud words to express myself as to it's merit. will never fail to recommend it to others, on every occasion that pre- sents itself" W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALvE.

The best salve in the world for outs, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions. and posi- lively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satis- faction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box For sale by W. Fl. Camp
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
New Spring Dress Goods

Every day now adds to the wealth of Spring Dress Goods shown here. Many of them be- ing of own importation; and that rare art of SELECTION, which women of taste so much appreciate, gives this stock a choiceness in which it has hard ly rival; every stuff Is the right one of its kind.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
DIsTRIor of Canaan ss. Probate Court II Anrfl If n rkQG

Estate of phiander Brewster. late of North Canaan in said District, deceased
 The court Of probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 EDWARD S. ROBERTS, Administrator,
 East Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16

Soothing, healing, cleansing, De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve is the enemy to sores, wounds and piles, which i never fails to cure. Stops itching and burning. Cures chapped lips and cold sores in two or three hours. w. H Camp. Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson. Nor folk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16

Quick in effect, heals and leaves no scar. Burning, scaly skin eruptions quickly cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Applied to burns. scalds, old sores, it is magical in effect. Always cures piles. w. H. Camp, Canaan, Gao. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16

Give me liver regulator and can regulate the world" said genius. The druggist handed him bottle of De- Wits Little Early Risers. the famous little pills. W. H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
Colored Stufs

Imported fancy Suitings 75c to $l. %.
 Imported Cheviots, German, Persian, and silk and wool Novelties at 50 cents.
 Broken Check Suitings and Fancy Cheviots with boucle curl at 29c.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16

Don't invite disappointment by ex perimentinR. Depend upon One Min. ute Cough Cure aud you have immedi ate relief. It cures croup. The only harmless remedy that produces immed. fate results. W. H. Camp, Canaan Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16

One Minute Cough Cure touches the right spot It also touches it at the right time if you take it when you have cough or cold. See the point? Then don't cough. W. H. Camp. Canaan !; | Geo. T. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16

A high liver with 8 torpid liver will uot be long liver. Correct the liver with DeWitt's Little Early Risers, little pills that cure dyspepsia and constipa- tion. w. H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
WILLIAM W. KNIGHT. Judge.
DIsTRIoT of Salisbury. ss: Probate oOur

iI April II, 1896.
 Estate of Albert D. How'd, late of Salis- bury, in said district, dec~ased. 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 are requested to make immediate payment to
 FRANK K. HOW'D, Administrator. P. O. address Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
w EST CURNW ALL.

Miss Lillia Pierce. of New York, who presides over the millinery parlors at this place, is stopping at R E. Smiths during the season.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
Black Stufs

Mohair and Wool orepons, SIPS to s27A Mohair with silk figures. 7bc to sI 25. eictlians. 75c and sl.
 All-wool weaves with Jacquard figures. toc to SI.b0 Fronch serges, all wool, 25c to si.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
New Silks

Coming every dny now and already the assortment is by far the biggest to be found around. We are enthusiastic over the new patterns and well we may be; Tor the customers say none as lovely aIe to be seen in town.
 Black Brocaded Satin, si to SIPS
 Black Satin Duchess. sl to si.ss
 Black Brocaded Indlas. 7bc.
 Ten oolors warp. printed Taffetas. sl.as
 Printed China Silks, go to s5c.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16

It not only is SO, it must be SO. One Minute Cough Cure sets quickly, aud that's what makes it go. W. Fl. Camp, Canaan. Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
GEORGE W. READ. Administrator, P. O. address West Cornwall, Ot
DISTRICT of Salisbury, ss Probate Court lt Anril 6 ISQ6

Estate of Lucy Ann Sparks, late of salis- bury. iu said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sa isbury hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the credi- tors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All per- sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 THOMAS L. NORTON, Administrator.
 Lakeville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16

Truman Wells Preston, father Of Mayor M. B. Preston, of Hartford, died at his home in that city yesterday morning.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
G.L. Parsons & Son.
 Canaan, Conn.
E.FFUKT AnD
 L1 COMPANY
The Approach of SpriuG

Means busy times at our store not only in the department of Dress Goods and Silks, but on all sides. Ready. to.wear Gar mentf, Laces, Embroideries, Dress Trimmings, etc are here in abundance and in all the latest and best fabrics, color. ings and designs. Prices are adjusted more than ever in your interest.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
nIsTRICT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court, II March 30 1896
 Estate of Harriet Read late of Cornwall in

Estate or Harriet Read, late or Cornwall In said district deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof, for the creditors Of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg lect to present their accounts. properly at- tested. within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Fs- tate are requested 10 make immediate pay. mont to
 GEORGE W, READ. Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
Separate Skirts

The reign of the Separate Skirt has emancipated women from many a dress worry. The possibilities of good dressing by the varied combination of separate skirts with pretty waists are being fully apprecia. ted. And every skirt want is met in the collection that's ready for you here.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16
DISTRICT ot Canaan, ss: Probate Court

II April T, 1886.
 Estate of Jane D. Smith, late of North Canaan in said district. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan, hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof for the creditors Of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, pro- perly attested, within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons indebted 10 said Estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 JOHN 0. RICHMOND, Administrator, Canaan, Oonn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-16

Laxol is the best medicine for chil- dren. Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil.
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CHANGED.

For The Post.
When first ! met you, sweet Lan'er.
Amidst n sylvan scene,
Where breezes blew and skies were clear
And all the hills were green;
When first I knew you ere you grew
A hcartless city belle,
] stacked my very life on you
And learned TO love you wei.
But here. within this vast and dread
Cosmopolis OF sound.
Where trains 30 rushing over head
And roaring underground,
/ hear the god Of gold In might
is monarch OF tie town,
And Cupid. startled at the sight.
Hath lung his arrows down.
And elances once within whose thran
My soul had victim been.
fear me now those chances fall
ON nfty other men;
I'm dizzy with the roar and whiri,
I'm stlfled with the dirt.
For though ! loved the country Girl
can not love the hirt:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-04-19

Mechanical college. entitled Needs Of
Country Schools" IL another excellent
feature of this number.
The latc issues Of the Critic, published
weekly In New York. contain many in
tcres,ing and Instructive articles upon 1T
craturc and the arts.
Tho Xavier Club Bulletin. published M
9O5 West Fourteenth street, Now York
city, has the following item In its April
number. which will be OF interest TO Texas
readers: AN oil painting of ST. Francis
Xavier has Just been placed In the par!ors
of the club. The painting IL the WORK
Of young lady artist. Miss Jennie Matha
Hunter, daughter of Colonel Hunter OF
Houston, Texas. The picture Is ably
painted and The board of governors ten
der their thanks to Misc Hunter for this
fine work Of art"
our Dumb Animals for April hns great
deal Of matter that will interest those
who are anxious for the prevention OF
cruelty TO animals. the cause which this
paper champions.
The April Poet Lore Is called the Shakes
peare anniversary number, and contains
several Interesting essays and reviews up
on Shnkespearian topics
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OLD JAKE's HENS NEST.

For Tho Post.
do way dat chile do ack.
Kase dis heah am his track
Io am de mcancst puSson
Dat sta. on dis licah place.
III l had half his imperenco
nehah show nah face.
W,hnh foh You gone an bruk MP
Desc aigs--I lax ter know
An scaeh de po' ole hin 20
speck she lay no NOR
Yuh sholy nm dc onncrest
Chile dat l ebah seed. r
Amt wuf de salt an peppah
Dey mixes In yO' feed.
Dis am yo' track. knows hit
Yum sc @s on 's While I y%h "skinnin'
Dc cat" on dat ar pole
sa1 .n,g h hit, ka ss a seed yuh svo
reckin no be sprize.
heah him mark dis mawnin'.
YO' shoes 20 mighty fas,
He spcck do ledder rotten.
De reason de doan las
Huh. faint do ledder rotten.
Dat kin 10 easy fix,
DOM NJ desc Rea fhi low down tricks.
Nov doan yuh try ter hug me.
Yer make mo disremember,
What / talkin' bout befo'
Yuh say yuh gimme Kitty
Now what do wild dat?
Yuh know i jos respises
Dat pixen yaller eat.
! amt fergt do mawnin'
sod er akin grace.
she jump on mo rixh.. suddint,
An scratch , me ~ s de iace--
An dat I wux dc dawGf
Yuh Kit frum heah dis minnit.
Fo' bump yer gin, dat log.
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THE LATE MAGAZINES.

The leading feature of tho New 10
homian for April Is comprehensive artI-
cle on Tho old aud the New Bohemia -
by Eva Katherine Clapp. The writer
defines Bohcmanism, gives a brief his
tory OF its origin ana development, deals
particularly with tho bohemian element
Of Chicago, and pays n loving tribute 10
Martha Evarts Holden c'Amber'), who
was known AS the queen Of Bohemia !"
Maude Andrews writes in n chntty and
unconventional way Of "lrnnt l.. Stanton
gives charming insight OF the Dcrsonnliiv
OF this popular poet that will delight his
countless admirers.
Tho March issues Of Littells Living
Age contains much of Interest brought
from tha fields of history. biography, dis
covcry, travel, romance and poetry.
Among tho many valuable papers which
appear m these numbers may he men
Miller. "our Limited Vision and the New
Photography from the London Lancet;
'Rciley Action, Instinct aud Reason" by
q. Archdall Rcd: IA Sistor-in-I.aw Of
Mary Queen of SCOTS" from Blackwood.
The Two Dumas" by G. H.. Mciterk-
''''Thc Evolution OF Editors" by Leslie
stephen; and "I'lorIan" by Augustus
Mansion.
Tho April number Of 1iArt dc la Mode
presents "A bewildcrlng display of feminine
nncry. Seven beautiful colored plates ana
almost hundred designs In black ana
white give models for anything from "A
bicycle suit to n brides rousseau or n
graduating dress. To one who has care
fully gone over the illustrations and fash
ion notes II is evident that no further
advance will be made In the size of skirts
or sleeves. but from now on slight
decrease viii be noticeable. Some Of the
latest things In both skirts ana sleeves are
Illustrated on the coupon pattern pages,
and t.tr.. l4f. tN.t
are contributed 10 this number by two
very prominent dressmakers OF New York
and Now Jersey. The Morse Rroughtom
company. publishers East Nineteenth
street. New York City.
The first number OF the Western Field
and Stream has been received from ST.
Paul, MINI. II is a new monthly journal
of recreative life In the sun and shade
and the first issue gives promise that II
VIII soon become one OF the best publica-
tons OF It's character In the world. 1t
is devoted to shooting and angling. the
promotion of trap and rifle practice. the
protection and propagation of game ana
fish and to the encouragement of true
sportmanship. The contributions In the
April number viii be OF interest TO al
lovers OF nature.
The Outlook company has arranged with
Mr.. Justin Mccarthy. the famous his
torian novelist. and political leader. to
write for publication In the Outlook.
popular life of the Rt. Hon. VIM. n.
Gladstone Mr. Mccarthy has had an in
innate personal and political acquaintance
with Mr. Gladstone for many years, and
is peculiarly iitted to undertake this work
The April issue OF the Texas School
Journal has as its leading article a paper
by A. Clark. Jr.. upon "civlcs in the
public School" A payer read BY Profess
Snr =. ". Hutsop of the Agricultural aEl
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THE RACK. THE THUMBsCREw AND
THE BOOT

were old fashioned Instruments o.
torture long since abandoned. but there
Is q tormentor who still continues 70 agou-
ixe the Joints. muscles and nerves OF many
Of US. Tho rheumatigm. thet inveteIete
foe TO daily and nightly comfort. may -
conquered by the timely and steady ule
OF Hostetters Stomach Hitters. which
likewise eradicates neuralgia. bilious. u1ar
iariai, bowel stomacn and uervs eo9r
plsinth ~
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It's nled.
licenses Issued.
DuELING SUPPRESSED.

DUELING SUPPRESSED. Il
april 20.-Herr Bacon. centrist,
chstag today called upon the
ake action to prevent dueling.
upon the public Indignation
the killing Of Baron Won 6chra-
int Won Kotze. and asked why
had allowed the meeting TO ec-
they knew Of II. He said the
sort had obtained the q hilton
70 IN England, and asked why
n could not find q remedy Tor
any. CHEERS.
srnmcnt pr. Won Boettischer
sincerely regretted the recent
the authorities could not 6e
failing to prevent the ileof.
inurs from the member Of
RI said that thr - llsts would
10 The so-cailed higher classes
FORK Of mutual seif-drstr,iction.
dded. the middle classes are
vice, Of tho artstocracy ana
~ spreading because the dusi'
confident Of being pardoned.
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tER ~ r. a CIRCULAR.

- ~ J.
Il, ohlo. April 70. = Since last
there has been hers Q secret
ieeting of the supreme Officers
saI rxeeutiyt board O. me A. z,
y. II. 2; stew s 3. ~. i cc,n.
cbairnnan or the prppugands
4 en- Committee, issued another
dav 70 correct some Inisstate-
~ ne. nrsss Among other things
/, hostility Of the order 70 No.
nj asai1st him asa man. hdf
a Tor So sntipathy 20 the orde.i
does mot oppose Mckiniey "
Ne ~ man becdlse Of his ~
atemenis Of Congressman AQ.s
ss,.s~si from the cRiididacxSne
~ Unauthorized and they -
y : ensmles Of the A. =.
inns. q IA; {>;1
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When hear NJ fabulous prices bcinr
paid for rare editions OF Poes poems
can not help thinking that the pity of 4,
Is that tho unhappy master of "rhe
Raven should have lived In poverty,
oitoh In want. when the pr!co of one of
MS rare editions would have made him
comfortable; when the price of ON of hi,
autograph letters would have given his
uNing wife heat 10 warm her bonii,nbed
limbs vino 10 stimulate her physical
weakness and delicate food 10 nour;sh her
exhausted holy. An autograph deaier. no,
renowned fer paying .xtrnvauant prices
for what he hugs, offered $500 for the
manuscript of 'rhe Rnven." Tho original
manuscrip' of Tho BELLS" brought, s275
az auction no, long since The purchaser
Is nm enthus'astic collector of pocann,
ana has all tho first editions of his works
except the 1877, iS2o and 1891 editions Of
his poems. His collection includes the
Southern Literary Messenger and Crab
ans magazine. of both of which Poe
was the editor and an Interesting collac-
ton of newspaper clippings of every de.
scrlpiicn relating 20 Poe. from single
paragraph - elaborate editorials This
large and Interesting collection of Poeana
cost n small fortune and large amount
Of timc. bnt when the Poe mnnin takes
possession of n man time counts for moth
ing and money Is thrown away with rnck-
less proaigaity ] have known n nvc-linc
note written by Poe to he bought nv "A
dealer In autographs for s3i. Very iiltniv
ne disposed of IL TO some cnihusilst for so
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imond for safe keeping.
OF the city council and commit
COURTS

COURTS. @
er Will be appointed for the
cemetery company.
dagnolia Park approved. u
convictions In the criminal dis-
I. Clair was sentenced to ths
y.
fits filed.
licenses Issued.
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France, s3s.sl Germany, NS56; Austria
Hungary, 1853; Great Britain. S2o.ii, Italy.
$3.50; Spain $7li; Russia, Sl7; Turkey.
$3.50: Portugal. s2lVi; Holland, s2LS''
United States. s2602.