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Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
ANOTHER OBJECT LESSON.

The fire which destroyed Parker's block and Brewers block at Great Bar. rinRton last week should be an object lesson for Canaan. About $14G, 900 worth of property vanished within 30 minutes. No fire department on earth could have saved those buildings. never theless Great Barrington's we'll equipped fire department saved adjoining build- ings and prevented the destruction of an untold amount of property.
 The three or four fires which occurr- ed in Canaan during the year 1894 were object lessons to Canaan, but the les som or warnings were unheeded. The two recent fires at Great Harrington are also objsot lessons to Canaan-and we hope they. will be needed. Let us look ct Canaan's equipment for extinguishing fires. We fnd just two hundred fe' of hose to protect the entire village. With much property and many lives at stake it seems like criminal negligence not to provide more hose and more hydrants. Canaanites are . peculiar people. We will mention some of their peculiarities as follows:
 During the year 1894 the Methodis's raised $975 to cancel the debt on their parsonage. but not one cent for hose or hydrants to protect that parsonage from fire.
 The Pilgrims have just pledged $2,- 500 to build parsonage, but not one cent to protect the new edifce from fire notwithstanding their church waa damaged $l. 900 by fire few years ago which could have been quickly and cheaply extinguished had there been hose and hydrauts at hand. Further more the Pilgrims contributed over $l25 last week for Home Missions but not 125 cents for home protection from fire.
 During the past year Canaanites con- tributed directly and indirectly about $250 for Village Improvement but not one cent for hose or hydrauts.
 Canaanites (within the fire diatrict AikAAsUJ pnJ ns Aonoc VI oOo huuuailJ no premiums on fire insurance policies but not 15 cents for hose or hydrants.
 Canaanites cheerfully pay several thousand dollars every year to support ministers and churches (a protection against eternal fre) but not one dollar for protection against temporal fire.
 Csnaanites (the village people) cheer fully pay their proportion of the $l0 GOO or more annually raised by taxation for town expenses, but they pay noth ing for apparatus to extinguish fires notwithstanding there is not brick block or fire proof building in the vii. 1age.
 We shall not attempt to estimate the sums which Canaanites annually pay for Amnsements, or the amount tbey annu- ally contribute to various objects. Suffice it to say, Canaan is generous in every respect except in providing means to extinguish fires Fellow townsmen don't you think that Canaan is penny wise and pound foolish in regard to pro- lection against fire? If you do not think 80 to-day, you certainly vii should you find the village in ashes some morning
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
HOW's THIsf

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F.J. CHENEY & O., Props, Toledo, O We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transac- lions, and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. WEST TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
 WALDINo. KISNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug gists. Toledo, Ohio.
 Balls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act ing dir ,ctly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Testimonials sent free Price 7sc per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
MARVELLOUS RESULTS.

From letter written by Rev Gun aermau, of Dimondale, Mich., we are permitted to make this extract: ''I have no hesitation in recommending Dr Kings New Discovery, in the results were almost marvellous as the case of my wife. While I was pastor of the Baptist Church at Rives Junction she was brought down with Pueumonia succeeding La Grippe. Terrible paroxysms of coughing would last hours with little interruption and it seemed as if she could not survive them. A
 riend recommended Dr Kings New Discovery; it was quick iu it's work and highly satisfactory in results" Trial bottles free at W. H. Camps Drug Store. Rssalar size sos and $l,o0.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
SAI.ISBUR Y.

Another pleasant sociable in the town hall last Thursday night.
 Mrs M. B. Warner spent part of last week in New York
 Rev J. Fl. George and son Hardie started Monday morning for Fortress Monroe, stopping in Philadelphia, Washington and other places
 Wm Miles started for Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday morning.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
MILL RIVER,

l., J. Stewart still keeps one eye to biz It has been ascertained that therr is silver in the injured one but it is hoped that the sight Is not gone. Dr Gamers father died here Monday night. Burial at Egremont Wednes- day.
 George Clark's mother fell down the cellar stairs Saturday and injured her shoulder, but no bones were broken. The people generally have secured their ice. It is of excellent quality.
 THE TRAMP.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
"Easy Language in Our Church. !"

Evangelist Berderwolf, who is assist ing B Fay Mills in conducting a great revival in New Haven. sail in sermon there on Wednesday,: What have we in our churchesP Dead people in our pews. dead ministers in the pulpit, dead singers in the choir" This out-P oteats Mrs Poteat.- South Norwalk Daily News.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE

The best salve in the world for puts, 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. H. Camp
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
CLAYTON.

Luther Lindsey went to Hudson, N. r.. Tuesday of last week and returned on Friday.
 The Misses Ferguson are visiting their brother in Bridgeport
 Mir and Mrs B M Rood are expect ed home soon, as Mrs Rood's broken arm is able to do some work noa. They expect to resume housekeeping after making visit with their children here for few days, or perhaps weeks, until her arm gets strong.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23

Coughing irritates the delicate organs and aggravates the disease. Instead of waiting, try One Minute Cough Cure. It helps at once, making expectoration easy. reduces the soreness and infsma- tion. Every one likes it. W H. Camp. Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23

One Minute Cough Cure Is rightly named. It affords instant relief from suffering when afflicted with 8 severe cough or cold It acts on the throat bronchial tubes and lungs, and never fails to give immediate relief W H Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Nor folk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
suu,.cr crtpsisn Account.

The date on the oolored slip of paper with s-e name of the subscriber shows the time u 70 Smith siuiso Indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July s, ls96 It is hoped that nubecribers will see tc 1t that their account, "a indicated by the date on their papers, IS always correct, and when they pay for re- renewal of their subscription will observe zhother their date Is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error 70 fnform us for correction at onoe NO clalns for errors in these accounts will hefeatter pc considered unless presented witnln tnlrty dayn after the payment is claimed to nave neen made, as the receipt Of the paper wltn tn she dato to which the subscription is paid Niainly printed thereon is prfma facie evil ,ence sf its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23

One Minute Cough Cure is pvpu ar remedy for croup. Safe for children and adults. w. H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
THURSDAY. JANUARY 23. 1896.

The national Democratic presidential convention will be held at Chicago on July 2.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23

WIfe--Here's an account of man who shot himself rather than suffer the bangs of indigestion Hushand-The fnoll Why didn't he take De Witt's Little Early Risers2 used to suff 1T as bad as he did before l commenced talk . ing these little pills. ". H. Camp, Ca. nAsn; Gee. T, Johnson, Norfelk,
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23

Clara Barton and Ave other officers of the Red Cross society sailed for Turkey yesterdey.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-23
The New York and Hartford
 MILLINERY PARl0RS.

Our stock. which Is complete. and styles handsomer ihnu ever. have made our Mil- linery ihi- seaaon a grand success. which far surpass',s larl season and enables us 10 pre- sent our Hats, Bannets. Capouts and Trim mings {, very low prices Tips red, cd ana steani curled. Hats re-pr, ssed and shaped. Mourning Hats and Bonnets 10 rent. Ten per cent. on dollar allowed 10 out of town customers. If goods are not AS represen'- cd they will be either exchanged or money cheerfully refunded.
 Public are cordially Invited.
 KITTIE A. WHITE, Humphrey Block. -:- CANAAN, CONN
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-03-14
MORE LETTERS BY MISS ovERm !
Surprise In the Brown TriaI-p.
tors Wife Testihes.

San Francisco, March 1O-The nros
ecution in the. Brown case introduced .
surprise when the Congregational com
Gil resumed it's labcrs today in The
shape of number Of letters writ+ar
by Miss Overman, which she did NOT
know were in the possession OF tho
counsel. While testifying about the
Mrs. Tunnel letters several days a o.
Miss Overman' was asked if all the ,e+
tiers she had written Mrs. Tunnel had
been made public. She replied that sha
thought they were all there except two
Today 10 more letters were producaa
and Miss Overman was asked about
them. The attorney for Brown made.
strenuous efforts to have them kent
out, but he was overruled by the mod
orator.
Miss Overman admitted writing al,
the letters except one, which she said
had been rewritten in the same mannAr
as the matchmaking letters. which She.
had already testified she had substi-
tuted for the original letters to Mrs
Tunnel.
Brown was unable to attend the trial
today and his attorney announced thar
he was seriously i'll and it was feared
that his brain was affected.
At the afternoon session Mrs Brown
wife of the accused minister, took the
stand in her husbands defense and tes.
titled at length as to the meeting Of
Miss Overman and the relations of the
latter toward the Brown family. Mrs
Brown said her husband went to Ia
coma with Miss Overman at her sug-
gestion, and since the exposure Of the
scandal Miss Overman has remained
in the house at her invitation. She said
her husband was loyal to her and to.
his home and that she knew there had
been no improper relations between
Brown and Mrs. Stockton or any other
woman. Mrs. Brown said she attrib-
uted all the sorrows of herself and hus-
band to Mrs. Cooper. as the latter had
introduced Mrs. Stockton to them
when she knew she was bad woman.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-03-14
NOTES FROM THE NATIONAL CITY
divorce Law Governing Territories
-Antt-OptiOn Bill.

Washington. March 10.-On melton of
Mr.. Gillette of Massachusetts a bill was
passed by the house making one years
continuous residence in a territory pre-
requisite to obtaining divorce. The
Dill was aimed at Oklahoma territory,
where but 80 days residence is required
The subcommittee Of the house COM
mlttee on agriculture today decided to-
recommend to the full committee that
the anti-option bill be reported adverse
~. The full committee will pass upon
it tomorrow.
The subcommittee Of the senate COM
mlttee appointed to consider the bill for
the admission Of New Mexico decided
unanimously today to report to the fulI
committee in favor of the passage OF
the bill.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-03-14
AN OLD SAN JOSE BANK CLOSED.
Assets Exceed the Liabilities by
Nearly 100000.

San Jose, March 9.-The Commercials
and Savings bank, up to this time one
OF the Oldest and most prosperous bank
ing institutions in the state, closed it's
doors this morning. The assets are said
to amount to $1,1OOOOO and the liabili-
ties to about $500, 900. Large loans which
the bank was unable to collect caused
the suspension. The directors state
they are amply secured for all loans and
that the bank will reopen in 80 days
with new man at the head. r. D.
Murphy, the president and manager Of
the bank, last week decided away a large
amount ofValuable real estate, but this
transaction is said to have had MOTH
ing to do with the affairs Of the bank
There was no panic when the suspen-
sion OF the Commercial was announced,
and depositors do not seem to be at all
nervous.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-03-14

Booth Is Annoyed at American Sal
walton Army Troubles.

London, March 10.-General Booth Of
the Salvation Army has cabled a man
ifesto to the Salvation Army of New
York. Brar-well Booth also has man
ifesto in today's War Cry, in which he
says the fidelity Of the American troops
is mistaken and warns the army
against Misrepresentation of the
anti-English American press" He also
says the generals heart is torn and
sorely wounded, but he is determined to
carry on the government without re-
spect to persons.
THE GENERAL TALKS.
London, March 1O.-A reporter of the
Associated Press asked General Booth
for an expression Of his opinion on the
trouble in the Salvation Army in the
United States. The general replied:
"BaIlington's action is inexplicable
and Is heart-breaking blow to me.
| still hope the differences may be
smoothed over and cabled to Balling.
ton last evening the assurance that it
was still not too late for forgiveness and
begging him to come to England that I
might pray with him. He has. how
ever, not answered."
General Booth was asked what effect
ne thought Darlington Booths new
movement would have on the Salvation
Army. He replied: IT do not think tho
movement will affect the army. which
! nope will unitedly pursue it's work an
the original lines"
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-03-14
SUIT HAS BEEN COMMENCED
Penalties Aggregating $4,000 for
Alleged Violation or the anti
OIeOmarEarine Law.

Watertown, N. Y. March 9.-Attor-
ney General Hancock, through Mullin,
Griffin & Walker, of this city, has insti-
tuted an action against Armour & Co.,
of Chicago, to recover penalties amount
ing to $4,000, for alleged violation OF
the state law in selling oleomargarine
in different sections throughout the
state during the past six or seven years
The venue is laid in Jefferson county
This suit is the outcome of attempts
made by Commissioner of Agriculture
+. G. Shraub to suppress the sale of
oleomargarine since he assumed the Of
flee. His endeavOrs in this respect were
met by the defendants by injunction.
restraining him from prosecuting any
suits until the determination by the
supreme court Of the United States Of
the question of constitutionality of the
law prohibiting the sale. About a year
ago the court held the law was con-
stitutional, whereupon the commission
er of agriculture sought to begin the
suit in question, but was unable to OBJ
tain service Of the summons until now.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-03-14
NEW INDOOR RECORDS ARE MANN
nAcyc1e Racing at San Franc,.o
Fast and Furious.

san francisco, March 10.-Fiye thous-
ana people witnessed the bicycle races
at mechanics Pavilion tonight. +
Eo"aros made new worlds record for
ene moor mile. He rode the distance
paced by Egan and Jaegling on q tan
dem, in 2:06 1-5. 'o"-
In the lo-mile club cup race Hoard
nqulres OF the Acme club lowered tho
Ao-mlle indoor record to 24:59.
iony Deimas was the star rider ~ tho
evening, winning all his heats and +ell
ing one first and one second place an N
Half mile handicap-Gooch (75 wards,
1903. second; time.
NILE Mile 'nvitation-Delmas won. w,,-
hanson second: time, 2:sg VIII
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-03-14
DEAD
CHIEF
CHIEF JUSTICE DOE IS DEAD
new Hampshire JuFist WhOsc
Fame II international.

Dover. N. H., March 9.-Chief JUS
tlce Charles Doe Of New Hampsnlre'
was stricken with paralysis today. he
died almost Immediately. Justice Doe
was 66 years OF age and one OF the
ablest jurists in the United States. no
enjoyed the distinction OF having peen
the only New England Judge ever
quoted by English courts. At the TINS
OF his death he was on his way to Con
cord to attend the law term OF 'ss
supreme court.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-03-14
Was an Abolit.or,..

cleveland, March 9.-Dr w
ne, one OF the most wealthy citizon. ~
Cleveland. died this mornine ens OF
Before the war DR.. Little was .o ageo ~.
one Of ohio's most noted aha lanked as
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-03-14

ing negotiations with Great Britain on
that subject then it would have been
well for the press and the public and
the senate to let it alone and allow the
negotiations to proceed through the
usual channels of the state department.
'sMr Olney has got a very good head,
in my opinion. I do not agree with him
in politics, but he is a good. square,
honest. clear-headed, old-fashioned
Massachusetts Yankee. and'I am will
ing to trust him with the diplomacy Of
this government They say that the
presidents message contained men,
ace Of war with England. England does
not seem to understand it so; but, sup
posing it did. he said it in the face Of
the civilized world, and he has acted
in the rightful exercise of his authority
and discharge of his duty as the chief
executive Of this republic, and to hui
initiate him for it or to condemn him for
it is to humiliate and condemn Amer
lea in the face of the nations Of the
world. There is not any danger of war
with England"
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-03-14

Boston anticipates considerable building
operations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-06
The Report Denied.

The Calderoin Brothers say that the re-
port furnished to The News by the po-
lice that most OF the cutting Trays in the
Italian quarter on Federal hill have begun
or occurred in their saloon Spruce street
is not true. He keeps an orderly place
and this fact will be substsntiated by his
fellow countrymen and other residents in
this vicinity. lie IL not responsible for
the quarrelsome disposition OF on occa-
sionally visitor to his saloon and rs soon
as nc sees that trouble Is brewing bs COM
pels the disturbing element TO leave his
premises. He feels agrieved that reports
dcrogatory to the ebsrater OF his place
should get abroad, as he says through the
efforts OF certain persons TO harm his
business and iujure his reputation. He
uaintais that the statement that he keeps
a bad place is false and that the contrary
is the truth. THE NFws states Mr. Cal
derons' views In the spirit OF fairness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-06
HE ACCEPTS.
Mr.. Williams Will Run for Congress
in First District.
He Has No Political Ambition, He Says
In His Letter.

James A. Williams In letter addressed
to the Prohibitionists of the First Con-
gressional District accepts the nomipa-
tion given him by the Prohibition coven-
zion of the district. He states he has no
political ambitions to foster nor Is he
actusted by any selfish motives, but what
he desires is to secure q hearing for the
party's great issue in the court of public
opinion.
Next Mr.. Williams states that both
candida tes Mckinley and Bryan are mis-
taken as to the great evil under which
the country is suffering. IT is not, Mr..
Williams says, low tariff or too little mon-
ey, bat the fact that we spend over
II, 900, 0O0, 900 annually over saloon bars,
for this sum, he contends, would employ
more than ], 1,OOO.0 900 extra men and start
every wheel of industry In the country
and fill the land with plenty. The need
OF the hour, he further says. is to put a
party In power which can create de-
mand for dollars, and he denouuces the
crime of 1862 by which the government
went into partnership with the liquor
dealer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-06
Pretended He Had Been
Sent TO Make Repairs.
In This Way He Got Into the
AlthanS House to Rob.
When He Went Away He Had Mr..
Eichner'S Valuables With Him.

A tall, slim, sickly looking man, about
36 years old, has got s35, silver watch.
valued at $40, gold chain worth $20, a
ruby ring which cost $40, and a lot OF
trinkets valued at $40, all the property
OF Fritz Eichner.
The man called at the home Of Augusta
M. Althans, 119 Hope street, between 9
and 10 O'Clock yesterday morning, and
asked Mabel Lyons, the servant girl,
which closet in the house was the one to
be repaired. She answered that she did
not know, and so allowed the stranger to
enter the house. lie went to Mr.. Eichner's
room in the attic and helped himself to
the articles mentioned, and then came
down stairs, told Miss Lyons that some
one had made mistake, as there were
no closets in the house that needed re-
pairing. Nothing more was thought OF
the incident until MIR. Eichner returned
from work. When he went TO bis room
he found 1t In disorder, and on investi-
eating discovered that he had been
robbed.
He does not mind the loss of the
money, rings and other articles, but will
pay handsome reward for the return of
the watch, which was given to him eight
years ago by his mother, who is now in
Germany.
bfr. Eichner is employed by Althans,
the caterer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-06

A. Beane, William Jacobs, John L. Ken
yon, Charles NJ. Adams, John W. Lewis.
Westerly--Charles II. Chapman, Alex
aDder Charmioaol, Sidney A. Chapman,
Albert b. Crafts, Henry 5. ID. Smith,
Jabez Rogers.
North Kipgstown-Georg Il. Gardner,
George A. Gardiner, Archie 4. Ottley,
Thomas W. ID. Rathbun.
North Providence--Stephen M. Greene.
James g. Collins, Jr., Nicholas f. Reiner,
Frederick W. Whipple.
Foster-James M. Wright, Stanton A.
winsor, Richard q. Bishop, James p.
Nichols.
Burrillville-Joshu Perkins. Arthur 8.
Fitz, Oliver A. Inman, George A. FAIR
field.
Pawtucket-William f.. Allen, Thomas
erosion, FREQ Binford, David +. Nor
ton, Wheaton Cole, Richard Martin.
Albert q. James, George II. Gorton,
George W. Thornley,, William Kay,
George J. Fslrbrother, william l.. Coop,
Charles A. Burnham, John II. Arnold.
woonsocket--H. Is. warfield, Henry A.
Bsrsslop, Leeming Rhodes, Adelsrd Dsnis,
Leonard =. Allen, william II. Emmott,
Alfred Lanois. Maurice II. Avery, Ira b.
Cook, William Il. Lspror, John W. Cass,
frederic Dulude.
North Standardization Mowry, Ira Ii.
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