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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-08
The Sturdy Pony Captured the
Hurdle Race at Ingle-
side Easily.
WAS RIpDEN BY MR.. BAGoT.
Schnitz First at 40 to I-Cabrillo and
Fortuna Have a Collision at
the Post.

What with polo-pony racing with gentle
men riders in the saddle, 40 10 l shot
finishing in front and a collision at the
post there was no end of sport at Ingle-
side yesterday.
Society smiles on pony-races. yet society
did not turn out very extensively yester-
day TO see the sturdy little equines take
the hurdles. Lord Talbot Clifton was, as
usual, the hero of the occasion. The
wealthy young Englishman, who for a
year or more has been endeavoring to
teach the young California bloods who
turn their trousers up at the bottom be-
cause "it's so different, don'cher know, +"
wear vacant-lot expression on their faces
and carry an um brella when it doesn't look
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-08
Track and Paddock Itams.

This is ladies day" at Ingleside. The
programme is one of the best yet offered
race-goers. Special cars Will be run as
usual for the accommodation of the fair
sex.
The conditions of the "Over the Noun
tain Handicap" to be run on April IA,
have been changed to read as follows: For
three-year-olds and upward. Those en-
tered not to be sold to carry seven pounds
above the scale. Those entered for $1,000
to carry weight for age. One pound al
lowed for each $10O less to $500. Six fur
longs. Beaten horses not liable to claim.
The four-year-od chestnut gelding Soon
Enough. by Ell Rio Rey-Sooner, died of
catarrhal fever at the Bay District track
on Sunday. He had performed with some
success both on the fat and over the
"sticks."
Bookmaker Peter Riley and crew de-
parted for Roby last evening.
Although originally containing large
list of entries, the six-furlong handicap on
yesterdays card had to be declared off for
lack of starters.
Schnitz, the winner of the third race,
was bid up $500 over his entered selling
price of $500 by H. Forsland, tie form.
book man. His owner retained him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-08
Maher and Choypski.

Now that the Olympic Club cannot sue
ceed in getting an opponent for George
Green Director Short telegraphed Peter
Maher last evening to know if he will
meet Choynski in ten-round set-to. If
Maher will accept of the proposition the
contest will be held at the Pavilion on the
evening of the tournament which will be
given in May under the auspices of the
OLYMPIC Club
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-08

A true and authentic story comes from
the city of Los Angeles which is really
marvellous. 1t is especially interesting to
those suffering from dyspepsia and an i'm
poverished blood, for, while the individual
is now permanently cured, many doctors
are wondering how the cure was effected.
and it is given out that the physicians of
Los Angeles are secretly investigating the
form ulse" OF what is known as
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-08
A LAMP EXPLOSION.

1t Destroys Five Hundred Dollars
Worth of Property.
The explosion of lamp in the residence
of George Savage, 754 Harrison street,
shortly after II o'clock last night, led to
the destruction of $500 worth of property.
There was no insurance.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-08
Pedigree.

Imp. Brutus-Ariola
Prince of Norfolk Eda
lip. Martenhurst- Vandalight
Imp. observation-disclosures
Vanouish-May d
Wildidle-R -Rosette
Fitziames-Olive
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-08

the back stretch. The three-year-old
showed the way into the stretch for home,
when Service beaded him. Ridden out,
the OLD eampaigner beat Figaro length.
The favorite was couple OF lengths
farther away.
The Spreckels entry, George Palmer,
was backed for a certainty in the two
year-old dash that was first on the card.
The good-looking youngster went to the
post Ii to 10. but could finish no better
than third. In hard drive the to 1
chance Torpedo beat Howard very
short head on the wire.
A five-furlong dash that followed went
to the to favorite William Pinkerton,
who won ridden out a length in advance
of the two-year- Adam Andrew.
Sallie Clicquot scared all out of the con-
Guiding six-furlong run but five, and ruled
to favorite. In drive she won by
the narrowest of margins from the gray
colt Paros, with Montallade good third.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-09
CHAPnN WILLIE.

The Scovilles are building au elegant brick reservoir, 30 feet in diameter and 72 feet high, with 8 water tank on top to receive the water pumped from the cold spring, thence to flow back through their stone mansion, which is nearly ready for occupancy.
 E c Spur returned safely to Iowa. Last week he was at work in his office, coat fl. fire out, thermometer 75 degrees with the finest of aeather and farmers blowing.
 Ed Ball recently shot full grown fox that had strap around his neck, which measured only two inches in diameser. doubtless placed thereon while the fox was young. The hide under the strap vas thin as wafer.
 David Funk is very feeble. He was a soldier and is 76 years old
 Anthony Bevins, who died on the 27th of March, in Beartown tLeel. Msss.. was born by the mountain west of the Scoville farm 92 years ago. He was 8 tall, powerfully built man. His brother. Evans. died in Wlnsted some 12 years ago. A sister, Mrs Edward Van Deusen. died in Hammertown Is years ago, while sister. Jane, who weighed 300, we have no record of. They were born in the days of Case Brusey and brother and the original Ostranders, who, when they descended from the mountain side to the valley beneath, and especially on election days. made it lively for the boys of less stature, as is remembered by older people. Cobe. the father, was killed years ago by one Ben Collins, a son-in-lsw of Case Brusey, at the house now occupied by Mrs Daily on Barnum street road, Sh. field.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-09

The Mount Lebanon Shakers have in. vented a great many valuable things. They were the first to make brooms bv machinery; the first to put up seeds in little packages; the first to manufacture cut nails
 Now they are out with a method of curing dy spepsia by resting the stomach, Their remedy is known as the Shaker Digestive Cordial. It supplies food in an srtifcially digested form and at tue same time aids the digestion of other foods in the stomach. In other words, by the use of the Shaker Digestive Cor disl a dyspeptic virtually gets along without the use of his stomach until it is restored to it's natural strength and vigor. A single 10 cent bottle will oft times give marked relief Get bottle from your druggist and try it.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-09
Why He Felt Secure.

"I'm the special private watchman on this block" said the burly individual, in- troduoing himself to the man of the house, "and I'd like to have you become one of my subscribers"
 "No, guess we can do without your services"
 "It's matter of only 50 cents week to you"
 ''The price has nothing to do with my decision"
 Burglars arc very active just now. They flock to the oity as soon as the cold weather sets in."
 ''I guess I can afford to take the risk"
 "There hasn't been a burglary on my beat since l came here, although such oo- currences used to be quite common"
 That's pleasant. I'm glad I live In such a safe neighborhood.
 "Of course you know your own business best, sir, but 1 can't understand why I'm no use to you when all your neighbors think me Indispensable. You are surely no better protected than they are"
 aThat's just where you make the mis- take. The policeman on this beat shadows my house day and night"
 "Oh, you have some special political pull"
 "No. have the prettiest servant girl on the block. '-New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-09
SHA RON.

E. B. Reed and family are at their home on Main street once more. We all welcome them back.
 Mrs Charles Dakin is again confined to her bed. suffering with rheumatism and stomach trouble.
 l.. VanAlstyne is in town.
 Solomon Kirby is quite ill with bron- chItis.
 Mir Wiggins has been in town the past week.
 Miss Helen Kirby and Miss Bessie Van Renssslaer spent Easter in NewYo city.
 Miss Alma Walton is suffering with nervous exhaustion. We all wish for her speedy recovery.
 A great deal of moving has been going on the past week.
 Albert Preston is in town, visiting Robert Goodwin.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-09
w EST CORN W ALI.

Minor Rogers is visiting friends in Springfield, Mass.
 Miss Dell Cochrane has been on the sick list.
 John Bradford Dibble, an old resi- dent of Cornwsll. died at Berlin. N. H., March 30. aged Fl years and months His remains were brought to Cornwall for burial.
 Mrs D. Ross has been on the sick list
 Fred Scoville has finished his year at Sh- -ffield. Alter short visit home he will go to Bridgeport to work.
 Noah Rogers and family have returned from Bridgeport to their sun ther homo.
 Brewster Hubbard is home from Nor gan school.
 John Hubbard, from Milton, has moved into the house vacated by George Mccoy Mr Mccoy has gone to Lime Rock. We wish hlm success. His place at Cochrane Bros is filled by Henry Church of Sharon.
 Edw Baldwin is home from Yale for Easter vacation.
 Miss Ellen Cocbrane has the grip. George W. Cochrane visited 0. NJ. Hall in New Haven last week. Mrs J H. Cocbrane, of New Milford, visited R. N. Cochrane last week. On the morning of Good Friday, April 3, at her home in this village. Miss Ab- bic Smith entered into rest. On Easter Sunday her pastor, the Rev ). H. Pier pont, conducted the funeral service in the same place. Easter lilfieg adorned the beautiful lavender casket containing all that was mortal of our dear friend, which was laid away "in sure and cer- tain hope of a glorious resurrection <" Her last illness was brief one of only a few days duration. She was naturally endowed with a sweetness of disposition that gave her many friends and made her the comfort and joy of her home. Added to this was living faith in Christ that made her life blessing to all who knew her. Nurtured in a Christian home, tho watchword of her life was duty. The sorrowing circle of brothers and sisters have the sympathy of all the community, especially the beresved one who shared her home, as she realizes that the light of her life has gone down. but not out.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-09
KENT.

Will Smith and Earle Eaton have been home from Williston for the Easter va- cation.
 William Spooner. of Chicago. spent Sunday with his brother, Charles, on Spooner Hill.
 William Stuart. who has been home for short vacation, started for Vermont again on Monday. He is travelling sales man fur the Fowler Nail company of Seymour. Conn.
 Mrs Helen Darling and children have moved from South Kent to this village and occupy the house vacated by 0. F. Coester.
 Miss Anna May Seabrook, of New Haven, is visiting Miss Matte St John.
 Mrs Elvirs Smith is dangefously ill with pneumonia.
 The work of making 8 new roadbed and changing the course of the Berk- shire division railroad for distance of about two and quarter miles between Kent and South kent has begun. The contractors have arrived with steam en- zine and machinery, and carpet t-rs are putting up houses for the workmen. That portion of our town at least will be lively this summer.
 Interesting services V ere held at Con- Rregational church during the past week On Wednesday evening. April l. Rev 0. D. Milliken, of Canaan, preached. and on Friday afternoon. 3l. Rev H. Pier pous. of West Cornwall, conducted the service and preached. Rev B NJ. Wright's sermon on Sunday morning was one appropriate for Easter, One small but very pretty bouquet of flowers was placed at the right of the pulpit. ''only this and nothing more." it did look lonesome. There were flowers to be had, and it would seem that by some arrangement an [ fl 'rt on the part of those who could do so. all available plsnts should have been placed in church ss has been done on former Eas- ter days.
 The floral decorations at St Andrews, though not as elaborate as usual, were arranged with great taste. A cross oi box filled in with carnations and gera niums formed beautiful center piece
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-09
GREAT HARRINGTON.

A we'll attended and very enjoyable surprise party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Hubert NJ. Hall at Belcher Square last week Wednesday evening.
 Daniel W. Morrison expects to open bis summer residence at Arrow Cliff May l.
 John McTigue, the first baseman of the Holy Cross ball team at Worcester, has been home during the week on a vacation.
 Over 20 shares for the new golf club houso has been subscribed.
 The annual meeting of the Great Harrington fire district occurs to-mor- mow afternoon. The printed report shows expenses of the water commls. sioners amounted to $S. 66S; prudential committee. S5 15S; sidewalk and sewer commissioners, $9l6 The treasurer's report shows balance on hand of $l79S
 With one exception the Easter services in the churches were we'll attended and of the usual interesting nature. There was no preaching at the NJ. E. church. as the pastor, M. B. Snyder. was absent at conference.
 The young men of the Christian asso- citation were addressed Sunday afternoon by Dr Frank Smith, of Sheffield; sub- iect, "Evils of the use of alcohol from medical standpoint"
 The young men of this village gave a social and dance at the town hall Mon- day evening. The women of the Relief Corps furnished the supper and Bald wins orchestra the music.
 A. s Fassett, D. J. Coleman and John H. o. Church attended as delegates the Republican district convention at Hol. yoke last Thursday. Farley A. Russell, of this village, was elected a delegate to the Republican national convention at St Louis.
 Rev Charles Hatfield, pastor of the A. NJ. E. Zion church. was very badly and perhaps fatally burned by the explosion of chemicals he was using in connection with a magic lantern at his home on Bridge street Tuesday night His eel. luloid collar and cuffs were burned from his person and his injuries on the head, face and arms are painful in the extreme. There are also indications of internal burning.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-09
HE WAS PERFECTLY SOBER.
The Thankful Man, However, at Last Drove
 Him From the Car.

Him From the Car.
 When this man came into the Madison street car, he was so unreliable in his legs and so dreamy about the eyes that every one there knew his condition at a glance. He dropped into the seat with all the abandon of sack of meal falling of a dray, and fastening fixed gaze on the peo- pie opposite observed that they were smirking and tittering.
 Funny, ain'tY" he asked suddenly.
 They strengthened their faces at once. "Never see man zhag 'foref"
 No one replied.
 He regarded tho stove with wavering melancholy, and in few moments began to chuckle hoarsely.
 Don blame yon," said he. "Scuss me-"
 He arose and started toward the door way, lost his balance, and was about Co crush a pale girl when a young man jump ed up, caught him ly the arm and said Steady, old man. Better sit down again. !" The young man helped him to a place in the corner and resumed his own seat.
 You re gem n -m-n," said the man in the corner, shaking his flnAer at the one who had assisted him.
 The young man smiled weakly, as any one is apt to do when oomplimented, nc matter what Is the source or inspiration of the compliment.
 He's all right" said the man in the corner. with rising infection. He car sh'mpthize. There's boy been load hims'i thous'n times. Ain't tha' sof''
 The young man turned very red, because the other passengers were laughing. Hs raised gloved hand In mild protest ane shook his head at the man In the corner.
 "Aw, that's all right" said tho thank full man. You know how 'tis self. Yor had load peaches man time. HuhP'
 It may not have been the young man'i corner, but he got up and left the car.
 He's lush too, said the man In thu corner. "Won' 'dmit 1t now, but lusi jus same. ."-Chicago Record.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-09
LAX E vMLLD.

Easter services were held by all the churches in town. Rev F. Abrams, of the Methodist church, is attending Con- ference, so there was only an early morn ing praise meeting, and the congrega- tion went to Salisbury at 10 o'clock and attended divine service at the Congregs- tional and Episcopal churches. The services at the Congregational church were excellent. Ths sermon by Rev J. O. Goddard, pastor of the church, is highly spoken of, also the singing by the choir and the grand Easter volun- taries which Dr Knight, the orgaDist, played were grand and inspiring. The floral display was very fine and the con- gregation that listened to these impres- slve services was very large, filling the church to it's utmost capacity. At St Mary's Catholic church High Mass was celebrated and their choir sang very sweetlv and with great volume of voice
 Invitations were sent out last week which read as follows: Mir sud Mrs John NJ. Miller invite you to be present st the marriage of their daughter. Emily Hester, to Mir Alfred Henry Heaton. Wednesday afternoon. April 8, at 8 30 o'clock, Methodist Episcopal church Lakeville, Conn.,, 1896. The happy event takes place too late to be reported this week. Will give particulars next week.
 Mir and Mrs Henry Barnett are now happy parents since last Friday. It is a son that causes the happiness. Con- gratulatiops are extended.
 Misses Rose and Lena Day, of the New Britain Normal school, are at home spending their Easter vacation with their parents and their many friends.
 N. Daniels. of Salisbury, has sold bis house there to Mrs Clark, across the lake. mother of George H Clark. mer- chant at Salisbury. Mir Daniels with his family moved to Lakeville last week into his new house foot of Bostwick hill.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-09
Our Schools.

In justice to our public schools. to which our correspondent, Inhabitant," !" paid his respects last week, it may be said that, as Inhsbitsnt admits, the instruction is thorough as far as it goes; also that we have ascertaiued that the course in the high school room in Dis trict No. 2, for instance. is four years. and that at the end of the fourth year the scholars can graduate. having com pleted algebra. arithmetic and geogra- phy. having read four books of Caesar, and being we'll grounded in botany, natural philosopi y, United States and ancient history. rhetoric and science and having studied German.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-09
CORN W. ALI.

The various movers have moved and are busy in arranging their household goods.
 Charles Hardy has entered tbe em- ploy of Mir R K. Southwick. Clifford Ryder takes his place in the store.
 Eben Curtis has returned from 8 winters stay in Bristol
 Myron B Curtis has moved his fam fly to New Milford.
 John E Calhoun has conveyed 2-5 of the Cornwall Creamery to Charles L. Gold and 1-5 to George o. Harrison.
 John Murray has bran new pair of Iowa horses.
 Geo Chipman of MiddleHeld, Mass, has bargained for the purchase of the Beers West farm" owned by Frank H. Woodbury.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-09
lIsTRlCT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court April 4, A D. 1926

IsTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court. | April 4, A D. 1896
 Estate of John L. Merwin, late of Salisbury. in said District, de6eased.
 Upon application Of Adelia c. Merwin, of said salisbury, praying that an instrument in writing pnrpottinx to he the last will and tes- Iament or said John L. Merwin, deceased, may he proved, approved, nllowsi and admit ted 10 probate as per application on file more fully appears. IL Is
 Ordered That said application be heard and determined Ut the Probate Offlee in said district on th. 24th day of April D. is9a At len o'clock in the forenoon. and that notice be given of the p-ndency of said application and ihe time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once iu some newspaper having circulation tn said district, aud by sendinga marked copy of the newspaper con- taining said notice to each of ihe following persons by mail, postage paid, yiz: Mary s. Leonard, Leadyille. Colorado: Edwin Merwin and Mrs Belle Webb. both of Oakland, Call fornia; John J. Merwin, Oraugs. Conn; Mrs Marian Allen, Derby. Conn, Mrs Josephine Fitch and Mrs Frances Smith. both of New Haven, Conn.,, and Mrs Mary Tomlinfon, shelton, Conn.
 Attest: DONALD T. WARNER Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-09

Mrs Frank Hall and daughter, of Waterbury. spent a few days last week at the home of MT and Mrs c. E. Han- chett.
 J. L. Flakes spent Sunday in Norfolk.
 Miss Leona Smith of Cornwall Bridge was the guest of her sister, Mrs Ed win Bierce. over Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs Rexford Stanton are re- joicing in the arrival of little son which came to their home March 3l.
 Mrs George Jndd and daughter spent little time in East Canaan early in the week.
 W. W. Dean and family have gone to Torrington. where they intend remain ing for the summer.
 Mrs Rufus Whitford has been quite sick during the past week. but is inn proving slowly.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-09
FALLS VILLAGE
Miss Lila Ward, of New York, WAS g guest at Edward Wards over Sunday,

Miss Lila Ward, of New York, WAS g guest at Edward Wards over Sunday.
 John H. Bslden reloices over a nice. plump. nine-pound son, who arrived last Saturday morning and immediately began to shout for clothing. We are told that the boy is baldheaded and looks like John. The new sign on the clothing store will read Belden < Son.
 D K. Coiepaugh is having his barn transformed into dwelling house.
 Dr Skiff went to New Haven Monday for short stay and Dr Wilcox, of Lee. has been attending his patients.
 The foundation has been laid for the large stepping stone to be placed in front of the new National Iron Bank building.
 The railroad shop was closed on Good Friday.
 Sid Morris, Misses Mary Williams and Bertha Hubbell spent Sunday in Pitts field.
 Fl. Goodwin sold bis '95 crop of to- bacco to New Milford party last week.
 Michael Boyle was home from New Haven over Sunday.
 The fences in connection with the cat tie guards along the track have been painted white.
 Large strings of smokers have been pulled from the Housatonic in this vii cinity of late.
 Perrin Stanton, we understand. has nearly finished saving and will soon move his mill to Canaan.
 Joseph Mundry left St Augustine, Fla. "Wednesday, arriving here Saturday night. He expressed himself as finding qnite 8 contrast in the climate.
 William Mcclure has moved from the Kerwin house across the river into the tenement formerly occupied by Milo Sherman.
 James Sheffield has moved into one of the railroad company's basement houses.
 Schuyler Dean has moved into the Burns house at the "rocky ent,"
 Miss Jennie New, of Lime Rock, was guest at F. H Reeds last week.
 W o. Ramon was in town from Hud son last week settling up his affairs,
 Easter lilies in profusion in j.rs. callss, Johnsonisn lilies and other potted plants, cut flowers. comprising dsffodils. roses of every color. sZsleas, etc., almost hid the altar at the Congregational church from view Sunday. There was concert there in the evening.
 Chauncey Morris is going to Torring- ton to work at his trade for few days. and if everything proves satisfactory will move there.
 William Hart spent Sunday with rels- tives in Bridgeport.
 In regard to the snow storms which are quite frequent verybody says "enouRb."
 Two frogs had the temerity to poke their heads above water in the river Sunday. possibly because it was Easter. and made two audible croaks, but on seeing the squaily weather and freeze-up approaching struck for the mud and have not been heard from since.
 While returning from the exercises at the Congregational church Sunday night the horse of Henry Belden, on round ing the curve near the Hunt library building, became manageable and threw ont Mir and Mrs B-lden and Mrs Jnlia Miner. The horse was caught by Dwight Deau who, being near by and with the help of others. righted up the wagon and drove it home, They all es- capped injury.