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Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
SMUGGLING BY 4 BIBLE.
She Read It Devoutiy. but Most of It Was
 Filled With Lace.

She Read It Devoutiy, but Most of It Was
 Filled With Lace.
 An old lady once humbugged the ous- tom house officers at Dover In an ingenious way. She used to cross the channel two or three times week when the weather was anything like good.
 She always gave the men at the gang way tracts, and the custom officers, too, if she could get near them. She always car ried good sized Bible, closed together with broad elastic band. One of these officials tells the story in The Westminster Gazette.
 Whenever saw her reading her Bible, which was not often, she was doing so quite at the beginning, somewhere about Genesis or Exodus.
 At last suspicion was aroused, and when next she came across l stepped up politely to her, as she was going away having no luggagi, and said l should be much obliged If she'd allow me to look in her Bible, as a mate of mine had said I was wrong In thinking a certain verse was in the eightieth Psalm.
 At first she tried to put me or, saying she was in great hurry, and that she was sure so good a man as I looked to be had a Bible of his own at home. And If l hadn't she'd bring me one down the next morning.
 "In the end, however, she had 70 give up the Bible she was carrying, and we found that except for few leaves at the beginning and at tho end 1t was @ solid block, so to speak, made of papior mache, hollowed out In the center, where we found some al0 or 2le worth of lace."
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
W EST CORN " ALI.

The ice houses are filled with the best ice for three or four years, 10-ll inches nice clean ice.
 John Thompson is very sick at this writing
 John Mclaughlin has engaged board in Litchfield for the remainder of the winter.
 Mrs Lewis Ocain if home from a six weeks visit in Sharon.
 Henry Waters will occupy the north rooms of Mrs Lewis Ocain's house March l.
 The largest car of grain. ever unload ell at this station was unloaded last week, containing about 1900 bushel of oats
 We sometimes have chicken thieves in this town but they get caught every lime.
 J. H Moser is in New York this week
 Geo. N Brewster lost valuable horse last week.
 Joseph Miller is out again after being housed np for two weeks.
 Chas P Butler is painting the new sign for R F. Smith.
 David Ross was in New York last week.
 Edward 0. Baldwin returned to Yale this week.
 Chas P. Butler has given up his paint shop here and expects to go to Water. bury to work.
 Joseph Memmott has gone to Bridge port to work. Sorry to have him go.
 Sheldon Clark. of Goshen, expects to move into the house occupied by Wal ..ls oh I
 Rev John Pierpont and family are in New Haven the present week, attend ing the funeral of Mrs Pierpont's father
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
Worth Knowing.

Forty eight per cent of the families of the country, says Good Housekeeping, own the homes in which they live.
 There are about 13,000. U00 homes in the United States, according to George K. Holmes, writing in Good Housekeep- ing
 One quarter of all the homes occupied by the people of the country are mort- gagged, as appears by statements In Good Housekeeping.
 A writer in Good Housekeeping re- cords the curious fact that there are mortgages still in existence which were created for the purpose of raising money to buy slaves.
 The schools do not supply the place Of the home in education, especially in regard to literature and the habit of reading, says Charles Dudley Warner in G ,od Housekeeping. Women are the owners of one-tenth of the owned farms of the country. and of about one. fourth of the homes which are not connected with farms, according to Good Housekeeping
 It is not necessary that every house should be considered beautiful. but every home ought to be happy, says Architect Gardner in Good Hnnsekeep iDg-in which position he is, as usual, correcs.
 Tell me not of angelsl No angel ever came so hear as the angel of the house- hold. whose last kiss made her happy child feel that indeed "Haaven was ahout him in his infancy. "-Rev Henry M. Field, in Good Housekeeping.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
HUN rsvILLE and SOUTH CAN AAN

Mrs B. E. Yale. of Cornwall Hollow, was gnest at the home of Mr aud Mrs Henry Yale for short time recently.
 Mrs A. B Ensign is in Lakeville, where she will remain for time at the home of Mr and Mrs Horace Landou.
 J. T. Ensign has gone to Ashburn, Ga where he intends to locate. having accepted situation with the Ensign M'fg Co.
 Mir and Mrs M. U. Dean were in Hartford last week in attendance upon the State Grange. They report the grandest series of meetings the Grange ever held.
 Miss Sara Thompson. of Litchfield, was the eaest of her cousin, Mrs R. P. Pendleton, for little time a week since.
 J. M. Page has been i'll for a couple of weeks past but IS much improved under the care of Dr Skiff
 The genial face of W. D.. Yale, of Lime Rock. is seen around here occa- sionally as he spends Sunday with his parents, Mir and Mrs Wells Yale.
 The remains of Samuel Curtis were brought from. Bridgeport Jan. - and after services at the school house. laid to rest in the Lower City cemetery. It. is about year since MT Cnrtis' mother died at the advanced aged of 96 years.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
LAX EvILLE.

The Kendall Comedy Go. gave a variety show Monday evening at Acad. emy Hall to 8 moderate house. They are good performers, but cannot draw large audience, because they do not let the public know through our local papers that they are coming and of what their performances consist. It is folly for show people to try and make liv- ing without the aid of the local news paper. It cannot be done, for the above named company have tried it and failed.
 Harry E. Stevens will give an Edison photograph entertainment next Monday evening. It is said Mir Stevens Is 8 Norfolk man.
 Our Dramatic Circle are praci icing on first class drama which they will give for the benefit of the Lskeville Library some time before Lent.
 Mrs Cantiue, with her children, oi Ssugerties, N Y, is here visiting her parents. Mir a> d Mrs Col. Wm.B Rudd.
 Patrick McCue was coastinR down hill la.t Thursday and met with what might have resulted in 8 serious acci dent On the way down Church street he struck tree. It was at first thought that one of his limbs was broken but happily it was only badly bruised. Last week two subscription paper, were circulated here in favor of the Tanner boy across the lake, who wal injured on the cars in Millerton last fal and is completely unable to move abont, having received spinal injuries which are incnrable. The first subscription paper was to raise money to buy 6 chair for the boy, and the other paper called for assistance to procure the necessities of life. Both subscription lists were long ones and showed the liherality of our people by the amount subscribed opposite their names.
 The infaut child of Mir and Mrs Will liam Stone is qnite ill with croop.
 Since the first of this month to the l7th the E W. Spur company have caught 40 rats with two wire traps in their barns and the supply is not ex hausted yet.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
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 eH EFFIELD.

There has been considerable said in the papers in regard to the Gorge +. Root memorial which is in c"ntem pla- ton, and delegates from the Gen John G. Barnard post are to present the snb- j.ct to the state encampment to be held in Lowell next month, hoping some ao- ton may be taken to place the memorial in this, bis native, town.
 The union meetings held in the Con- gregational and Methodist churches since the week of prayer, have been well attended and some interest Is manifest ed
 The play entitled "The Trustee" was presented at the Town Hall yesterday (Wednesdas) evening, Jan 22 The nroceeds are to be given to the Village Improvement assL citation for the pur- pose of lighting our streets. The play consisted of four acts and was given by the following: Edwin l. Boardman, Wm. G. Halsey, Frank Q. Kirby, J Briggs Gleason, Charles W. Ferris, Asahel M Little, Herbert O. Shears. Leon Good-ell, Charles R. Little. Arthur Tustle, Mrs Geo. W. Grover. Miss Grace E Gleason, Miss Edith M. Vos- burg, Miss Lillian Conway, Miss May O. Owen.
 Miss Hattie Smith went to Litchfield, Conn. last week to take position in Dr Bnel's sanitarium. as attendant for two ladies who are mildly insane.
 w. D. French went to New York city Monday on business trip and to attend the bicycle show held there.
 Miss Alice Wickwire is in. New York city visiting her friends.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
" EST GOSH EN.

People are busy filling their ice houses. and getting up their wood piles.
 We are informed that we are to have a new merchant in the near future.
 While cutting ice on the pond. Geo Teiman fell in. but as help vas near he was soon out of 1t, none the worse for his cold bath.
 Geo s. Hammond and wife attended the State Grange held in Hartford last week.
 At the annual creamery meeting the old board of directors were elected with one exception
 A B Dickinson ais canvassing the town for Samantha Aliens new book,
 Miss Mary Cook is teaching school in Hart Hollow.
 Miss Evelyn Blackman. of Winsted, is the guest of Minnie Wooster.
 Mrs Julia Wadhams is suffArin from severe attack of neuralgia in her left side.
 The grangers held special meeting Monday night for the installation of officers.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
ASHLEY FALLS.

As John Decker was driving up Church street last Saturday m. his wagon broke and the horse started on independent of John. running by the depot over onto Railroad St., where David Mullen met it on the sidewalk turning it into Mrs Willett's door-yard where he succeeded in catching it John escaped with only few scratches
 Mrs Geo Benedict has been quite sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs Geo Blodgett. but is now convalesceut. Mrs Blodgett had an attack of heart trouble last week but she is also better
 Are you aware we have a "Club" Tn Ashley Falls? 'The Eureka" was or ganizad last week and now numbers about l5 members. with Q H. Ferris, Pres; E. Tripp, vIce-rres; W Parmelee. Sec'y. and Trens; J. Chapin, ianitnr.
 Policeman Pilou. assisted by W Fl Cropper, had lively chase for Frank Dunbar Tuesday forenoon. As they called at his home to- arrest him he skipped ont the back door and ran for the meadows, the officers in close pur. shit Mir Chopper got team and drove vest. hoping to intercent the runaway. but he was too fl ct. Mr Chopper left his team for Mir Pilon and pursued ou foot. crossing the Housatopic river sev. ersl tines through meade and under brush, till they finally captured theil man near O. J. D-cker's He was taken to Great Burlington. given a hearing pnt under $500 bonds and taken tc Pitts6eld to await further hearing in ten days. Dunbar IS wanted by ths authorities on a long list of charges.
 E L. Van Deusen has gone to Eas' Aurora. N, Y to deliver six fine COWS, recently purchased in this vicinity by O A. Sweet.
 Mrs Willitt and Mir Dwight Ferry are on the sick list.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
CHI HAPlNvILLE

Mrs J. O. Whitford. Walter Wolcott and David Funk are under the doctor $ care. Nothing serious.
 Mr and Mrs Fl. o. Mar Tn have been to Elmirs, N. r., at the burial of bis mother.
 One of the Scoville cart horses recent ly died suddenly, but not of the new disease.
 Ice houses are being filled with ice, s and 9 in. thick.
 J. N. Warner is enjoying a huge cold fresh from Atlanta. Ga.
 The Grey heirs have sold to the Scovilles for S2.400 their 40 acres, lying south and adjoining the Scoville farm.
 At the residence of Mir and Mrs D Hatmaker, on the Humes place. last week Wednesday evening. the Sunday school sociable was royalty entertained An enjoyable evening. a bountiful feast, small games. with collection of S4. 20 made up the program.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
KENT.

The ice business has been lively for the past week. All the houses In this vicinity are now filled.
 Severe colds seem to be quite the fashion.
 George Darling. of Sharon, is assist ing W. Fl. Stuart in his blacksmith shop.
 Mrs M. l.. Osborne, of Canaan, wae the guest of Mrs Fred Lane for few days last week. D.
 Horace Hatch, of Canaan, was in town Frilay night.
 A robbery was committed at Duck P hotel cn Tuesday night of last week. Mir s. Post lost about $450, and Ms Ducks gold watch was taken. It is thought that the deed was done early ip the evening. while the family were at tea. No action has been taken to trace the burglars.
 One of the most lively and pleasant social gatherings of the season was the surprise given Mir and Mrs Fred Lane at the large, com mmodious house which they occnpy at Bulls Bridge, on Friday evening, Jan IT. Relatives and friends to the number of about 85. including many from Bridgeport, Canaan, Wassaic and Dover were present An unfurnish- ed room was opened to those who loin- ed in the dance to the lively mnsic of Whitney's orchestra. A bountifnl sup- per was enjoyed at midnight. It was nearly the dawn of another day when the last echoes of music and merry voices reverberatsd among the rocks and chasms of Bulls Bridge falls.
 The ladies of St. Andrews guild gave dance social at Gibbs Hall on Wed. nesday evening Jan. 22i Music fur nished by the Ideal orchestra of New Milford.
 To the regret of many friends, O F Coester is ceiling out to close up busi. ness. and announces it his intention to leave Kent in the spring
 The Whist Club met with Mrs G. A. Vincent Friday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
How Pr.,ep, Pneumonia.

For pains in the chest there is noth- ing better than a Tunnel cloth satura- ted with Chamberlsiu's Pain Balm and bound on over the seat Of pain It aill produce a counter irritation without blistering. and is not so disagreesbls ss mustard; in fact is much superior to any plaster on account of it's pain-relieviug qualities If used in time it will pre-. vent pneumonia. 50 cent bottles for sale by W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
ELECTRIC BITTERS.

This remedy is becoming 80 we'll known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine does not ex- ist and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver and Kidneys, will remove Pimples. Boils, Salt Rheum and other afft ctions capsed by impure blood
 Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as we'll as cure all Malarial fevers For cure of headache. consti
 patton and indigestion try Electric Bit fers Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refuldt d-Price 50 cts and Sl % per bottle at ". Fl. Camps Drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
CORN W ALL.

An abstract from the registrars record shows p births, 8 marriages and 2l deaths for the year ending Dec 31. 1895. Fifteen male children were born and seven females. Of the deaths six were under 20 years old; one, 20 to 30; two. 30 to 40; one, 40 to 50; two, 50 to 60; one. 60 to 70; four, 70 to 80; two, 30 to 90; two, 90 to 100.
 The annual reunion of the First Cong'l church will be held on Thursday, 23d.
 The Board of Relief met at the town clerks cffice on Monday, 20th. They have had a number of appeals.
 Under the recent law that the secre. tary of state should furnish the ink for public records, two quarts were sent to Cornwall, costing $l 50, including 'ex. press. The ink is not satisfactory, does not flow freely and is not as black as il should be.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
M. Editor:

Mr. Editor:
 It being Sunday and as I have plenty of tune I wish to say word about your np-to-date religion. We look back fifty years ago when everyone, young and old, went to church. The. children were not allowed to even look at their toys. If g neighbor was poor or sick they were aided willingly. There was in those days more of the spirit of Christ in the hearts of the people than there is to-day Look at the nicely furnished churches of today. Iu ye olden time you might sit and count the rafters. There was no pride in the churches then. Oh, how changed. The people of the past went to church to worship God. How is it nowP
 Some go to church just for walk,
 Some go there to laugh and talk.
 Some go there to doZe and nod
 But few go there to worship God
 OCCASIONAL CONTRIBUTOR.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
NORFOLK.

The special collection at the Congre. gational church Sunday for the Arme- nian's relief amounted to something over $I36.00.
 John Byron, of Millerton, N. Y, and Maggie Jackmsn of this place. wrr- married at the Catholic church nt 6 the 7:20 train for New York where they are tu make their home.
 Joseph Holister. who has been at a New Haven hospital for treatment, has returned much improved.
 Erasfns Burr is suffering from 8 seri, ous attack of rheumatism
 Mr and Mrs Edward Stevens are wis. ting friends in New Haven and New York.
 The missionary gathering at Mrs De Peu's was attended by some fifty ont of-town guests. besides large number of onr towns ladies.
 Mrs B. D Ives who has been out of town for several months. has returned to her cottage here. ] A debating society was formed Fri. day night, of about twenty of our young mrn.
 William Beach, who has entered the Hartford business college, was home over Sunday, and Alfred Scoville re. turned with him on Monday, and is to enter the college.
 Prof. Hurst's entertainment at the Gymnasium commenced last night and continues this evening. It is of pleas. ing nature.
 Dr Plumb Brown. of Springfield, Mass, is visiting in town.
 Mrs Jeremiah Johnson, 80, died at her home on Maple avenue on Satur- day. Funeral at the residence on Mon. day at 2 30. Rev MT D-Peu officiating
 Miss Jnlis Wessman and Stens Myer are spending the week in New York.
 Charles Goodale, clerk at the drug store spent Sunday in Hartford.
 Miss Bella Ell fridge is entertaining her Sabbath school class this Thursday afternoon at tea and in the Gymnasium this evening.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
For the ( hildren.

"In buying 8 cough medicine for children" says H. A. Walker. a promi. nent druggist of Ogden, Utah. "never he afraid to buy Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. There is no danger from it and relief is always sure to follow. ] particularly recommend Cham berlain' E because have found it to be safe and reliable. It is intended especi lilly for colds. croup and whoopinR cough" 25c 50c bottles for sale by W. H Camp. Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
HoUSAToNIC R. R. ROUTE

Commencing Sunday, Got. 20, 1895. GOING SOUTH
 Leave North Adams 20 n m., Pitteneld ib, Canaan 26. Arrive New Haven II co Bridgeport II 26. New York II tb. Leave Albany 10 a.m., State Line 70. Pitts | field 10, Canaan 8 40. Arrive Bridgeport 1205 p. m., NewHaven IA 50, NewYork a.o0. Leave Albany 10 10 .. m., state Line II 70, Canaan 2s7 Arrive Bridgeport b 06, New Haven 6 70, New York 6.S5.
 Leave Albany 10 O0 a. m., State Line III Ah, Pittsheld IA 4o m., Canaan 2 ~: Arrive Bridgeport SO, New Haven 500, New York 900,
 Leave Albany 22o p. m.. State Line 8 60, Pittsneld 80, Canaan b2. Arrive BIldge- port 30 New Haven s co, New York . %. Sundays only) Leave Pittsneld 1 4b p. m.. Canaan 8 25. Arrive Bridgeport 2 06, New Haven 8 20, New York co.
 GOING NORTH Leave New York n0 a. m. Bridgeport 06. New Haven 6 tn, Canaan 40, Arrive Pitts field II 05, State Lipe 10 4l. Albany IA M p. ID, Saratoga i6, North Adams IA 0o. Leave New York Q co a. m., Bridgeport 10 0U. New Haven Q 70, Canaan IA SS ?. m. Arrive Pittsh.ld POS p. m., State Line 1 90. A- bany 2 43, Saratoga 20. Leave New York II 0n a. m, Bridgeport I2.40 New Haven i200. Canaan 82U p. m. Arrive Pittsfeld 1l.30 p, m.
 Leave New York 80 p. m. Bridgeport { 2b, New Haven 30 CaDaan bb. Airve Pitts- field 8 10, North Adams Q 10, State Line stb. Albany 940.
 Leave New York s 30 p. n., Bridgeport as, New Haven 90, Canaan 24. Arrive Pitta- field 50. State Line ib, Albany 9t0. Sundays only) Leave Bridgeport S5 a. m. Canaan 10 i6. Arrive pitts6eld II 45.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
SEEING PARIS.
ons Method by Which It May Be Accom-
 plished In . Week.

ons Method by Which It May Be Accom-
 plished In a Week.
 4 Paris correspondent Of the Pittsburg Dispatch says tourist may see Paris in s week, and he submits the following itin- erary:
 First Day.-Drive to Drexel's or Mon- r,e's to get some money. Steal as many American newspapers from the reading rooms as possible. Take lunch at n boule- yard restaurant. Kick at the bill. Take cab and visit Notre Dame, the morgue, the Sainte- Chapelle, the palais de justice and the Cluny museum. Wind up at that big shop called the Bon Marche, and fin. ish the afternoon looking around. So to bed immediately after dinner.
 Second Day.-Go to the Bon Marohe and stay till dark. Of course only the ladies do this. It will give chance for the men of the party to go down to Henry's Ameri- can bar and stay till dark.
 Third Day.-Get up late and take the ls- dies to that big shop called the Louvre. Tho men go to see about their steamer tick cts and then make a trip to the Care du Nord to get some extra trunks out of bond. All meet at tho Louvre; take lunch at the cakeshop opposite, then go to the Louvre again and stay all day buying gloves. In the evening go to the Grand Opera, whore the whole party goes to sleep from sheer fatigue.
 Fourth Day.-See about the wash. Be. gin packing the gloves. Start for Yer saillcs. Get back in time to take a drive through the Bois de Boulogne. At night the men of the party go to the Moulin Rouge.
 Fifth Day.-The men go out alone and the women go out alone. The latter buy hats on the Rue Royale. The former go to bank for some more money. In the evening ride on the top of an omnibus from the Madeleine to the Bastille and back.
 Sixth Day.-Everybod goes shopping In the evening pack trunks.
 Seventh Day.-Finish shopping, engage the omnibus to take us to the railway sta ton, and take nap In the rfternoon. Tho train for Havre is waiting, and so goodby to Paris.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
CURIOUS FISH.
Keep Their Eggs In Their Mouths-Their
 Natural Pockets.

Keep Their Eggs In Their Mouths-Their
 Natural Pockets.
 In the sea of Galilee-or Lake Tiberias, as it Is also called-there is strange fish named the Chromis simonis, which Is more careful of its young than fish generally are. The male takes the eggs in his mouth and keeps them in his nrtural side pock- cts, where they are regularly matched and remain until able to shift for themselves. By this ingenious arrangement the brood is comparatively guarded against its nat ural enemies. It Is easily fed, too, but it Is puzzle how the nttle ones escape being eaten alive. A month ago, says & traveller writing to a religious contemporary, found in my net a number of these fish without eyes.
 Others of the species, when lifted them up, dropped a number of little fishes out of their mouths, which swam away basti. ly. The natives explained the phenomenon The blind chroinis Is the victim of sea hawks. When these birds have eaten their All, they begin to look out for tidbits After catching fish they hit its forehead with their sharp beak, knocking out the middle part, in which their eyes are set The bony structure is dropped into the water, but the eyes arc eaten by the birds with great relish. Strangely enough, the fish generally survive this rough treat ment. The wound heals up quickly in wa ter, and they continue to ply the lake for food as if nothing had happened.-Pall Mall Gazette