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Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
BARsrsHAt New Hartford. July Il, Cap

BARsrs-At New Hartford, July Il, Capt Andrew Barnes, aged 30. FAIRcHILD-In this village, July 1s, Mrs Anna B. Fairchild, aunt of Mrs o. R. Camp, aged sl. sTrvKSs-At Sheffield. Brush HnD Mass, July IS, Mrs Emmeline Stevens. aged s7. CARRoLL-At winsted, July 20. Johanna, wife of Jeremiah T. Carroll, aged 6S. wAIpRos-At Great Harrington, Mass, July 1s, Celia, wife of James waldron, aged 4s. BurIxR-At Lime Rock, Conn.,, July I7, Frank Butler. aged ss. CosDos-At East Canaan, July Al, Robert J. Ccndon, aged S8. wArsos-At Seattle, Wash, June Is, Rev George H. Watson, D. D., aged 4s, formerly of New Milford. KKMKR-At Bridgewater. July 10. James H. Keelsr, aged 8s. GrBsos-At Washington. July 16. William Hamilton Gibson, distinguished artist, aged 45. cowIEs-At Norfolk. July IT. Ava Seymour Oowles. aged 5S.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

There is more Catarrh Is this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For great many years doc- tors pronounced 1t a local disease and pre- scribed local remedies, and by constantly faIl- ing 10 cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science has proven catarrh to be constitutional disease and therefore re- quires constitutional treatment. Halls Ca- tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo. Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to cure. Send for circu- lars and testimonials. Address,
 F.J. CHENEY co. Toledo, O Sold by Druggists 75c.
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LITERARY NOTES.

Harriet Beecher Stowe's Last Letter.
 The last thing written by Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe, only a few days before hcr death, was . loving acknowledge ment to the public for fond remembran- ces and tokens and expressions of sffeo- tionate esteem, on her 85th birthday, which she sont to The Ladies' Home Journal. In the next issue of this mag. azine it will be published in fac simile. It reflects the beautiful nature of the gifted authoress, and by her death has become her last message to the Ameri. can public.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
STATE NEWS.

Capt Smith l.. Leach, of the U. s corps of Engineers. has been ordered to New London to assume charge of cer- toin works of fortification and river and harbor improvements.
 The eleven-year-old son of James Rudden, of New Haven, was recently found by an agent of the Humane Soci- ety to have been kept chained to the floor by his father for three weeks, as incorrigble. The lad will be sent to the reform school.
 Prof. Fri D. woodbury has been chosen principal of the venerable Epis- copal Academy of Connecticut at Ches- hire. The oldest school in the state. Founded in 1794. Prof. Woodbury has been head master of the school and is veteran of the late war
 James R. viets, one of the best known men of East Granby. dropped dead ln the hay field on his farm Tuesday, 14th inst. He was "A years old.
 The Connecticut Humane Society agents are kept busy these days in re- lieving overworked and sore horses. Unless horses collar fits it properly it will not take long these hat days for the animals neck to become sore by the friction of the collar and the animals back also becomes raw when not prop erly cared for.-New Hartford Tribune.
 Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe's estate inventories $42, 353. .98, mostly in rail road stocks and bonds. By the will Mrs Stoves house is given to her 1an lok x.r yer inkstand given to Mrs Stowe by the women of England Is bequeathed to her son, Rev Charles E. Stowe, the silver waiter and silver basket from the women of England are given to her daughters Harriet and Eliza. One third of the residue goes to her son, Charles, and the income of two thirds to her said daughters.
 Roy Bennett, 19, and Matilda Ellis, l6. daughter of Charles Ellis, Q promi- nent Torrington man. eloped Sunday and were married in Portchester, N. r., on Monday, returning Tuesday as man and wife.
 A building owned by the Columbia College School of Mines atBantam Lake, Litchfeld, was totally destroyed by fire Friday night, together with all it's con- teIts, which included many valuable surveying instruments. The loss will reach $14, ,0OO. The origin was incen- diary. A number of students were to have come there from New York this week to study during the summer. Timothy Holmes, of the manufactur- | ing firm of Holmes, Booth & Hayden, lied in the hospital at Waterbury Sat urday morning as result of injuries re- | ceived from falling from a scsffold.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
Hon. s. P. Ensign.

Hon. Sidney P. Ensign, of Lime Rock, who has been in very poor health for over two years. has recently failed very rapidly. His mental faculties have recently become impaired, and on Tuesday he was in a feeble condition and in the evening was unconscious. but he rallied yesterday morning and recognized his wife. A telephone mes- sage about 8 o'clock yesterday even- ing stated that MT Ensign lay in a comatose state, and his death was apparently question of only . few hours.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
Connecticut Editors.

The ConnecticutEditori composed of editors of weekly papers, held its annual summer meeting at Litchdeld on Monday. About 90 msm- bers with their wives attended. The town was gaily decorated for the occas- ion. The visitors were met by the re- oeption committee and escorted to the United States Hotel. where an informal reception was held. They were also driven about town and the visited Litchfield County Club. In the afternoon an elaborate dinner was served at Bantam Lake and busi- ness meeting held.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
SPECIAL NOTICES!

The Household Garbage Carbonizer" sold at Alvord's, Winsted, Conn.
 Do not fool away your money on cheap bicycles, but go to G. s. Dun ning's, East Canaan, and get $75 Lowell wheel for $50.
 Special low prices on refrigerators, freezers, oil and gasoline stoves and lawn hose. Alvord's, Winsted, Ct.
 Plumbing. roofing, steam, water and gas fitting. Alvord's, Winsted, Conn.
 All goods purchased at Alvord's. Win sted. Conn.,, delivered free. Orders by mail or telephone given special atten- tion.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
Yea, Verify.

Some Christian Endeavorers almost went into mysteries of delight in New York the other day. when an evangelist named Mills abused the United States government for not going to war with Turkey. The next moment they were all praying for the peace which surpas- seth all understanding .-Poughkeepsie News Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
NEW MARLBORO.

The Voorhees, family have returned to their summer residence here in New Marlboro Center.
 Mr yelser Hyde. is visiting his par ents, Mir and Mrs John Hyde.
 Mrs Frances Bentley has returned from a visit to her son in Iowa, and is now at her brothers, John Bentley's.
 There was dance at John Noonan' s on the evening of July 17th.
 They are repairing the school house in District No. l, putting in a new floor and desks.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

If would be hard to convince a man suffering from bilious colic 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, Nor folk
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
POINTERS.

Pointer pups for sale. See adv.
 Note change in A. F. Roberts adv. Read E. P. Hunt X Go. s change of adv.
 Read report of the condition of the National Iron Bank.
 Normal School examinations will be held at the school house here August 20. See advertisement for particulars.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
That's Him.

The term s'scorcher" has been defined by Captain McNsmara, of the Brooklyn park police. He says: "The scorcher is the straight-haired, thin jawed, wild eyed idiot, with his back bumped like 8 mad tomcats tail, who tears down the path with no regard for the safety of others"
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
Rules sf RuhlAcasien.

Untn further notice Business Advertise ments will not be published among local items, nor among correspondence. Such ad- vortisements must appear either in the reg ular advertising columns or under the head ing of ''0PECIAL NOTICES" in the best po- sition we arc able to assign.
 Free puffs about the business of persons who arc not patrons of this paper, either in it's advertising columns, subscription list or job printing depalunent will be consigned to tho waste basket.
 Notices of entertainments where money is to be made, taken in, or collected are adver- tisements and win not be published gratis.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

Bloodhounds are extensively used in California and other parts of the Far West for hunting down criminals.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

though the cycle didn't. When he had sense enough to go on home he found that day had dawned and that it had rained since he was on the other side of the gate. He also found that the poor bicycle had suffered broken handle bar and had come out of it worse than he had, for he had received no injuries save quite hard tunk on the head.
 Peter Goggin, the owner of the house on Ferris hill (so called) on the lower road to East Canaan, will move the old house back near his barnyards and will convert 1t into barn. He will erect new house just east of the site of the old one. The old house is one of Canaan's old landmarks. being the famous old hostelry known as the Pomeroy Tavern in years long gone by, and many Whig and Tory politician have there discussed the country's future, drank their grog, and heard the crack of the stage whip, the clank- ing of trace chains, and witnessed the alighting of some famous man and per chance some pretty dame when the Hartford stage coach stopped there for dinner. Many of the timbers of the old inn have become decayed, and the building not worth repair as dwell ing, but it will stand near the spot of its famous days. and perhaps shelter some descendant of those sweaty steeds who brought to its door important person. ages from possibly Albany or Hartford.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-11-16
OFF HIGHLAND LIGHT.
Coasters Driven to Shelter-The Maggie
Mulvey in Distress.

Highland Light. Mass. Nov. 15.-An
unusually high southwest gale devel-
oped here, today. sending a big fleet of
costers around the cape. Some had
torn sails, and their decks were fire.
quently swept by the rough sea. he
schooners Herald of the Morning, La
vina Bell and Maggie Mulvey were
compelled to anchor here and immedi-
ately upon dropping anchor the latter
displayed an American flag union
down, in the main rigging. Captain
Worthen and crew of the Highland
station, boarded the schooner Mulvey,
at p. NJ, and helped the crew to raise
the anchors. The schooner was taken
in tow by the tug Wrestler. The board
ing of the schooner in such a gale was
a heroic piece of work on the part of
the life savers.
There anchored here: Schooners
Mount Hope. Three Marys, Independ-
ent, Addie Jordan, Calvin c. Baker.
Isaiah X. Stetson. Blanche King, Day
light, Percy Birdsall, Stella b. Kaplin,
James d. Dewell. E. ]. French, w. E.
& w. L., Tuck, Fortuna, VIM. F. Dow
ner, Edwin r. Hunt. Miranda. Seth w.
Smith, Sarah Eaton. b. w. Morse.
Passed east, steamer Manhattan.
This gale will cause great damage to
the trap and boats of the weir fisher
mon in the bays after a season of un-
remunerative fishing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-11-16
RECITAL AT OAK GROVE.
4 Very Enjoyable Entertainment by Musical
Department. Friday Evening.

Vassalboro. Nov. l5.-tSpecian.-A very
pleasant and interesting affair was the
recital, Friday evening, by the depart
inent of music of Oak Grove seminary.
Miss Efiie Trueblood was the director and
the Auriel Quartet assisted. The quar-
tot was composed of Mrs. Elma Buck
minister soprano; Mrs. LaNerne Maxwell.
alto; Mr. Elwood a. Bailey. tenor: Mr..
G. Irving Bailey, bass; Mrs Carrie Os-
borne, accompanist.
The programme of the evening was as
follows
Piano -'Chrysanthemum Waltz
White
Burnice Whitehouse. Bertha Davenport.
Piano Solo-"Frishes Leben. Liehner
Ell ma Daggett.
Quartet-"Co.ne, o, Come Where Fancy
piano-"Fifth Nocturne. Leybach
Harriet Jenkyn
piano-"Cheerfulness. Emery
John Bailey.
Voice. Selected
Edith Mariner
riano-"The Lark's Evening Song.
Lichner
Abbie Austin.
Quartet" 'Tis Morn" Giebel
Piano Duet-''La Baladine.'' Lysberg
Emma Daggett, Florence Whitehouse
Mixed Ouartet-"We Steal Away"
piano-'Lute Seranade.' Behr
Ethel Manson.
Piano-"Tur Elise Beethoven
Effie Trueblood.
Moonlight and Music
Piano Duet-''The jolly Blacksmiths'
Harriet Jenkyn. Annie Wall, assisted by
chorus.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-11-16
A1ERRlBLE REVENGE.
House Wrecked by Dynamite-Three Injured
Two atalIy-Rsvenge the Object.

Detroit, Mich. Nov. 15.-The house
of Frank Kongo, Pole on Michigan
Avenue road, a mile outside the city
limits. was wrecked by the explosion
Of two sticks of dynamite. last night.
and three persons were seriously in
jured. two probably fatally. Konj,
will probably die, and his daughter
Josephine was badly cut and bruised.
Seven other persons, sleeping in the
house, escaped injury.
The explosions evidently were the
result of deliberate plot to murder
Konjo and his family in settlement of
an old feud. One charge of dynamite
was placed under Josephines bedroom
and the other under that occupied by
konjo. Josephine and Bob Ewers
were sitting in Josephine's room when
the first explosion occurred, the charge
shooting straight up through the floor
into Ewer's face, part of it striking the
girl. Awakened by the noise of the
explosion Konjo jumped out of bed
just in time to receive the full benefit
of the second charge.
The police are looking for Pole
named Rogolsky. whom the Konjos
charge with having committed the
outrage,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-11-16
win soUTHeRlY GALE
Aloss ths Mew Easland csast, Causes Aueh
panags IA Shlpplao.

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Nov To-
Schooner b. l.. Sherman. Plummer,
from an eastern port for Port Jefferson
L. l., which struck on Hawes' shoal,
Nantucket sound, the night of the 18th,
has come on leaking badly. and an
chored. The crew succeeded in keeping
her free, she was towed here. tonight,
by the steam tug Mercury.
British schooner Wandrail. Shulee, N.
S., for New York, lost her starboard
anchor and is fathoms of chain, in
Vineyard sound. during the southerly
gale, this morning. She will procure
another here.
Schooner Anna Shepard, New York
for Kennebunkport, is at this port. She
tore her foresail badly, during the gale,
today.
The British schooner Maggie Miller
from Newport. of and for st. John, N.
b., when leaving this harbor. Sunday
morning, ran ashore near the canal fiat
on the east side of the harbor. She
declined the assistance of the steam
tug Mercury. Later the steam water
boat Susie D., made a vain attempt to
haul her afioat. She remained ashore
at night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-11-16

The meeting of the Maine Polo
League at the Tontine. Brunswick, to-
day. will be at o'clock. this after
room.
Manager Donnell has decided upon
tie team which will represent Bath in
the State Polo League, and. at the
nening game, one week from tomor-
oW night, with the Rocklands, the
layers VIII line up as follows:
POND and Chapman. rushers; Brown,
nter; Carr. halfback and Scanlon.
6cal. Chas Lockery has been chosen
loferee for the games in this city.
Manager Donnell has several crack
J ayers on the list in case local team
IS not fast enough to compete with
..e other teams in the league. He be-
ewes in giving the boys at home
trial to show what they can do, rather
ran send out of town for players. w.
+. Pond will be captain. The Almeda's
who of old We're without peers among
ne polo teams of the country We're all
l,ath boys. and there is no reason to
think that the modern AlamedaS will
otherwise.-Bath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-11-16
At kex1's HILL.
Public Meeting Of The Calliopean Society
Held, Friday Evening.

Kent's Hill, Nov. 15.-(SpeciaD.-The
Calliopean Society held its public
meeting in Kicker hall, Friday even
ing. with the following programmes:
Music-"Sounds From Home
Morse String Quartet.
Invocation.
Reading of Records.
Opening Address. Roscoe r. Paine
Topic-"Two Dangers That Threaten
Our Republic.' Ballery Flood
Baritone Solo-'The Spanish GYPSY
Michael Watson
Merton w. Pierce.
Observation-Disclosures that the Government
Should Prohibit the Establishment of
Mere Universities"
Affirmative, 1vus l. Richmond
Negative Ernest T.. Smith
INTERMISSION.
Violin Solo-"Il TrovatOre.' Verde
Louis r. Morse.
Oration-"Future of the Anglo-SaXons.
Charles o. Austin.
Selection. Callio-Rati Glee Club
Closing Address-"The Character of the
Present Age Merton w. Pierce
Adjournment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-11-16

The official computation of the vote OF
the state of Pennsylvania was completed
Saturday. Mckinley and Hobart received
l2S300 votes. Bryan and Sewall, All. .121. .
Levering and Johnson. 1924; Palmer and
Buckner. 11,000; Matchett and Mcguire
1888; Bentley and Southgate $40.
The late election in Utah is to be con-
tested, on the ground that it was con-
Quoted contrary to the requirements OF
the state constitution, which provides fol
a secret ballot. The system adopted was
a variety Of Australian ballot method
but was SO arranged that the registered
number of the voter was placed on the
corner of the ballot by the election judges
and by reference to the ballots and the
registration lists it is easy to find out
just how every voter cast his ballot.
Complete unofficial returns from all
counties in Wyoming. except Big Horn
show the following result: Three Nc
Kinley electors. each 1886: two BRYAN
electors. each 9S71; one Bryan elector. 1856
For Congress, MondelI. Rep. has 1915
Osborne. Dem. 9S37 From Big Horn
county the Democratic state COMMITTEES.
Saturday, received returns from seven
precincts, and now claim TO have returns
from II of the % precincts in the county
showing a net Democratic ma jority for
electors CT 20 votes. and 26 for congress
men. The Republican committee has re-
turns from but two Big Horn precincts.
these showing a Republican majority of
43. The Republicans claim that the off,
cial canvass of the state will show that
they have secured one elector All cf the
Bryan electors are for Bryan and Sewall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-11-16
NEW ENGLAND PENSIONS.
'sterans and Their Relatives Rewarded for
Suffering in Late War.

Washington. Nov. 15.-The following
pension changes. resulting from the
ssue of Nov 2, are announced:
Maine-Original. Joseph Littlefield,
North Berwick. Increase, Lorin ..
Ward, Kenduskeag. Original widow,
Melvina S. Spear, Rockland.
Vermont-Reissue. John H. Knowles.
North Ferrisburg. Reissue and in
:rease, Martin V. Hicks, Fairfax.
sachusetts-Increase, Orlando c.
:uppey. West Gloucester. Original
widows, ETC.. Jennie NJ Hosmer, Spring
leld: Annie B. Stearns, Boston; Laura
\. Kelley, Provincetown.
Rhode Island-Restoration and re-
.ssue Especial, Nov. 81. John Young (de-
ceased), Newport. Original widow
Especial, Nov. 81. Johanna Young, New
port.
Connecticut-Original Especial Nov. 81.
teufus E. Hine, Bridgeport. Restora-
ion and increase. Martin Merrill. Beth
my. Original widow (reissue), Susan
Mcintyre, Bridgeport.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-11-16
ANTI-ENGLISH FEELING
Is Fast Approaching Fever Heal
Throughout the German Empire.
still They hesitate 10 Aid In 0ustIas England
from Possession ei EGYPT.

Berlin. Nov; 1.-THE speech recently
delivered In Whitehaven, England. by
Lord I.onsdale. who y an Intimate friend
course m sending a telegram. some
months ago, to President Kruger Of the
Transvaal republic. congratulating the
preston OF the Jameson raid. has greatly
added to the anti-English feeling prevail
ing In Germany, and heightened the sus-
picion, that the English. family influence
is still very much too strong I'm the Ger
man court Lord Lonsdale's explanations
OF the Emperor's course certainly do not
make amends for his unqualified asser-
EnSland's policy In the Transvaal.
speech the vossische Zeitung says:
sentiments. the whole OF Germany was
glad to sec, the English get lesson from
he Beers.
The popular German antipathy TO Eng
land does not imply general acceptance
~ Prince Bi3marck's pro- Russian policy.
The Reichsrothe shrewdly points out the
danger OF acceding to Russias alleged
sndeavors to reconcile Germany md
France, and that Germany must first
know the, price at which France will
abandon her ideas of revenge.
II France now wants to otist Eng
land from Egypt and make France mas.
nr there. the paper says, "it will make
England Germany's enemy, while the
French pride will be increased and lead
70 greater incitement to wipe out the de-
feat at Sedan"
The semi official Hamburger Correspon-
denz speaks in the same strain arguing
thatGermany cannot assist in an attempt
to drive England out of Egypt under
any circumstances.
According to an article in the Berlin
Neuste Nachrichten. Dr. Raffel. justice
Of the peace at Dar-Es-Salam. East
Africa, has been appointed municipal
president at Samoa, Chief Justice Ide
laving declined to serve another term
The Berlin newspapers comment freely
anon President Cleveland's attitude in
regard 10 Cuba and agree that 1t Is his in
'ention to assert the right of the United
States to dictate Spain's future policy
oward Cuba. Some journals argue that
he corollary Of British submission in
the Venezuelan dispute will be the |
5 rengthening. Of American pretensions |
on the lines of the Munroe doctrine. |
According to the Schlesische Zeitung |
'remier Merline persuaded the Car. while |
he latter was in Paris. that the pro-
iected reforms of the currency of Russia |
.sere inopportune and that the Car has
.ccordinginglv checked the schemes OF |
N. DeWitte, Russian minister of finance
r pure gold STANDARD of currency.
I'he position Of NJ. DeWitte. as minister
he paper says, has consequently been
haken-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-11-16
Foot Ball.

At Buffalo-Cornell. 0; Williams, o.
At Annapolis-Cadets, "a; Lehigh 10.
At Portland-Hebron, 80; Portland
High. 0.
At Amherst-Dartmouth 80; Am
herst, 0.
At Boston-Boston College, 8; Holy
Cross, 6.
At Andover, Mass-Andover, 2S;
Exeter, 0.
At Middletown - Wesleyan, "a;
Trinity, II.
At New Haven-Yale 16; New Jersey
Athletic, 0.
At Cambridge-Boston Athletic, 8;
Harvard, 6.
AT Cincinnati--Carlisle Indians, 80;
Cincinnati, 10.
AT Philadelphia-Penns 27;
State Cillege, 0.
AT Bangor-Bangor High, 0; Maine
State Freshmen, 0.