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Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
FALLS VILLAGE.

A. 0. Randall has been confined to his bed for several days and is not gain ing ground at present writing.
 Mrs Dr F. H. Olin, of Southbridge, Mass, is visiting relatives in this village.
 James Merriman last week moved from Lakeville into the house with his father on Battle Hill. his health forbid ding his retaining his position longer for the B w Spur Co at Lakeyille.
 Geo. W. Merrill moved his household effects from New Boston last week into Frank P. Barnum's house. All farmers in this section have their oats in the ground and are blowing for corn or potatoes. Rye is looking finely this spring, there being but little "win- terkilled."
 F. M Olin returned Saturday from Southbridge with hue horse. carriage, blankets, etc.
 The concert at Citizens Hall Friday plight given by the blind of the Institu- tion of that unfortunate class in Hart ford was superior to anything the peo- pie had apprehended. The difficult pieces rendered on the piano by MT Mills. the fine execution of difficult pieces on the cornet by MT Northrop, the slnging by Miss Patterson. who possesses clear contralto voice, and Miss Hinman, the quartet of male voices and the reading by the use of raised letters and weighing of articles as done by the blind in their store in connection with the Institute, as shown | by Miss Hinman were marvellous There was full house and they were request. ed to return and give another as good entertainment some time in the near flu ture. The company were entertained by people of the place free of charge for which the manager expressed for the company their sincere ackpowledg ments.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
w EST CORNWA

Several have been setting out young fruit trees. They will find ready mar ket for fruit as long as we have so many boys who can help themselves.
 Mrs George O. Beck died Friday afte r short illness. She was 68 years old and had long been a resident of this place. She will be greatly missed, not only by ler family, but by her neigh bors.
 Mrs Henry Fairchild, of North Corn wall, died Saturday evening, leaving a snall baby SIX weeks old.
 Gus Taker and mother. of New York, were in town over Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs Beck.
 B. R Davidson, of Housatonic, is our new station agent. He took the reins in his hands Friday. We welcome MT Davidson to oLr place and trust he will like us. He still keeps Arthur Pot ter. the veteran helper.
 Linus Bowers is very low with con. sumption at present with but very little hopes of his recovery
 Ask R F. Smith to give you kitten. He has them as we'll as other goods. We think he gives the cats away.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
eH EFF FIELD.

Mrs Lucretia Todd. aged "A years, died in Winsted, Conn.,, April 9th. She was the widow of Joel Todd. Their former home was in Silver street In thi~ town and some of the old friends and neighbors will remember them. She was a woman much beloved and of true christian character.
 Mrs Henry Butcher returned after a nearly three months visit in Bridg.'- port, Conn. with her sister, Mrs A Dnten.
 Miss Martha French went to Bridge. port Tuesday for few days visit with friends.
 Birdsie N. Burtch is quite seriously i'll at his home on Cook avenue
 Frederick Cooper, who has been sick for several months past, is yet a great sufferer from asthma
 Mrs Henry Andrews and daughter, Miss Frances Andrews, sailed from New York last Saturday for England, then former home. They will be greatly missed in the church and society here, as they have been very useful.
 The social ball of last Friday evening was very enjoyable affair although the warm wave prevented large attend ance However, qnite number from Canaan, Ashley Falls and Great Bar rington Mays banjo club made ex cellent music and were frequently ap plauded. A nice lunch was served ir the intermission.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
MILL RmV ER.

No school the past woek, owing to the illness of the teacher, Miss Mary Doyle, of New Marlboro
 Mrs Sarah Holabird and Miss Lulu Blodgett drove up from Winsted to spend Sunday at E T. Blodgett's.
 Rev Mir Cook preached at the Cong1 church again Sunday morning and will hold meetings at the Brewer school house Tuesday evening and the white school house (Keyes district on Wed, nesday evening, also at the ladies rooms Thursday evening.
 Miss Fannie Karner went to Westfield last week Monday to care for Mrs Jas R. Savery. who is sick.
 Harry J. Stanard drove up from Tor rington Saturday. and his wife returned with him the next day.
 Otto Olsen, who works for Amos Brewer, is very dangerously sick with pneumonia. Dr Frank Smith, of Shef. field, attends him.
 MT and Mrs John Garrahan, who have been spending a few days in Stockbridge. returned home Monday.
 Michael Kane and daughter Nellie at tended the funeral of Walter Darcey at Winsted last week.
 Mrs Philip Foley, of Winsted, is wis iting friends here.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
The Succession Tax.

It seems very probable that the suc- cession tax bill now before the General Assembly. and which is briefly summar- ized in our legislative notes, will become law. In the proposed bill the tax is to be levied on so much of the estates of deceased persons as exceeds $5000.
 We venture to suggest that this ex- emption should be raised to, say, SIC. 900. The underlying motive in enacting this la~ is to reach the property of the wealthy who, it is widely believed, do not pay their share of the taxes. But with an exemption of only $5O0O, which might be largely made up of unproft- able farm property. the law would hit more comparatively poor people than wealthy. The tax ought not to be levied on property, which has always borne it's share of taxation, nor should the law affect people who can ill afford to pay the tax, following, as it would, the usu- ally heavy expenses of the last sick ness, the funeral charges and the expenses oi settling the estate, Tn which last are in- cluded executors or administrators fees and often the expenses of litigation.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
NORFOLK.

Rev MT Stearns, of Boston, preached at the chapel Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs O. B. Tilley, of Provi- dence, R L. were guests in town last week. They were both formerly teach CTS in the Robbins school.
 Miss Dutton, of Winsted, is 8 guest of Miss Mattie Stevens
 Erwin Garfield was home from Tor risgton over Sunday.
 MT and Mrs H. A. Lawrence, of Win sted, are visiting at Miss Augusta Law rence's.
 The Clerks and Robbins played their first baee ball game Friday afternoon. The Robbins won.
 Mrs Kenyon and son, Frank. who have been at R I. Crissey's, have gone to Sheffield. Mass
 Steven Selden and Nellie Whiting at- tended wedding in Hartford last week
 William Thompson and Nellie Caul visited friends in Torrington over Sun day.
 William A. Thnrston is very i'll and ii Is reported that he has the typhoid fever.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
KENT.

Miss Hattie Snediker visited her par ents in Sherman last week. Miss Annie Gibbs has returned home from Bridgeport.
 Miss Natalie Cornwall, of Bridgeport, is spending short time with friends here.
 Mrs Luther Eaton is still quite feeble. Miss Grace Ingersoll, who has been ill for three or four weeks, is gaining very slowly.
 MT and Mrs J F. Gibbs are in Bridge port for few days. MT Gibbs attended convention of the State Board of Health held at the Atlantic House Mon- day, 26th
 On Sunday evening, at Congregation al church, Rev H. Mudie gave the first of series of sermons on his journey through Palestine. He gave very in- teresting description of places from Joppa to Jerusalem as seen by himself in 1893. These lectures will be contin- ued the last Sunday evening in each month.
 It is announced the Rev H. W. Pope will preach at Congregational church Sunday next and continue services every afternoon and evening during the week. The young people of St Andrews church gave dramatic entertainment at Gibbs hall on the evening of April 20. The play was three-act drama entitled What's Next, and sur passed any former effort by local talent. The parts were all we'll taken and the story acted out in manner that amused and pleased the audience. About S22 was the amount realized,
 The entertainment given by the con- cert company of the Industrial Home for the Blind, Hartford, at Gibbs hall on Thursday evening, 22d. was attended by large and appreciative audience. The selections by the band. the cornet solos by Mir Northrop. the piano solos by Mir Miles, the vocal duetts and quar- tettes, the recitations and tho entire pro- gram was of high order, given in man. ner that showed skill and training. Their sad afliction, some of them being totally blind. appealed to the sympa- thies; but they were so pleasing in man. ner, so lively and jolly, that one might feel impressed to cry and to laugh at the same time. The money raised by giv. ing these concerts goes to aid in paying the indebtedness of the Institute
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
LAX Ev nLLR.

T. l.. Norton and his son, Walter, 0. w Barnnm and H J Bissell went to New York to attend the dedication ex- ercises of the Grant monument
 Mrs w. Q Witter and daughter, of New York city. arrived Tuesday at her summer residence
 Mrs Muldis Miller, of Whitehall. N came here Monday to assist in nurs- ing her husband's 's sister Mrs Ann Lamp man, who is very sick with erysipelas.
 Last Sunday afterEoon fire was dis covered in the woods at Perch Rocks by Chas. McNril who has charge of the Milmine mansion He tried to put it out, but the strong southwest wind that wss blowing at the time, famed the fire so that he was compelled to go for as- sistaDce He called on Wm. B Perry who solicited the men that were gather ed at the mems meeting to assist him and they went in body to the scene of the fire and soon extinguished it. The mems cottage meeting Friday evening of this week will be held at the residence of T. l.. Norton on Bostwick Hill. Every man welcome to come out aud enjoy an evening of song and testi- mony.
 James Merriman moved with his family to Falls Village last week. Peter Cleveland sold his house to Mrs Wheeler and moved with his family in- to James Stuart's cottage on Sawmill street.
 Frank Owen was suddenly taken i'll last Saturday and is threatened with pneumonia.
 The house, barn and stable of Thomas Francis at Bellgoe caught fire last week Wednesday afternoon in the absence oi the family and everything except g horse which neighbor rescued, was | burned up. Among the live stock | burned were several pigs. Geo. Snyder. who has been very low with pneumonia, is out of danger. Mrs Coffey is quite sick with pneu. | monia, also Patrick Burns.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
LKM R ROCK.

Mir and Mrs Walter Norton are spend ing few days in New York city.
 Reuben Beckley died quite suddenly on Saturday afternoon after an illness oi about four months. His funeral was held at the Methodist church on Tues day afternoon, Rev Mir Bohlman officiat. ing. Interment in Lime Rock cemetery.
 Mrs l.. A Hutchinson has gone to Manhattan hospital, New York city, to have her eyes treated.
 Miss Clara Hutchinson has been visit. ing friends in Millerton, N. Y.
 Mrs Samuel Bradley has been spend. ing few days in Bridgeport
 Lynas Bounds, son of Mrs Sarah Bounds. died on Monday, of consump. tion. Funeral held at Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock.
 Charles Vosburg lost one of his besi teams of horses lsst week with peraton
 Misses Anna Amundson, Jessie Brad ley and May Patterson are all owners oi new bicycles. Miss Fannie Ensign returned to Al bany on Monday after short visit al home.
 A very pleasant time was had by the young people st the Casino Tuesday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
Our Legislature.

The following extracts are clipped from the report of an interview with Judge A. T Roraback by representa- tive of the New Haven Palladium which appeared in that journal in its issue of the 18th inst:
 ''The present legislature. said Judge Roraback. twill. in my honest opinion, con pare most favorably with any pre- vious Connecticut general assem bly,, or that of any of our sister states, not only in intellectual calibre, but in. it's ade- quste appreciation of state interests and req uirements and its desire to further those interests expeditiously and well 1: in patriotism and in the businees-like character of its proce. dings The members generally are assiduous in their attendance and attention at the sessions and are earnestly deslrous of transacting the public business expedi tiously but with thoronghness, fact which is demonstrated by their willing ness to sit through sessions lasting four or five hours. Connecticut has no cause to feel ashamed of her representa- tives in the legislative halls. They are, OA 1hO WhOAOs n AA6 AnAuACus ble, conscientious set of men actuated by desire to do their full duty to their constitu encies."
 In alluding to the early adjournment of the legislature, two months earlier than that of the last legislature, Judge Roraback said:
 "This desirable result is attributable, in no small degree, to the efficient man. ner in which Speaker Barbour has ex- pedited the business of legislation. The speaker has made most admirable pre- siding officer. com bining expeditions. ness with carefulness and thoroughness. Not a single motion has been put before the house, the precise import of which was not thoroughly understood and every member has known just what he was voting on."
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
THE PRooFREADER.

Above the printing presses frets and jarN In high room near to the sky and stars, Where earnest thought and patience rule alonAs Unerring, sits the power behind the throne Not the turned ia" escapes his watchful eye. Nor false Greek accent which is lurking nigh. The phrase misspelled. misplaced or misay'
 piled
 These are his prey and many a fault beside. When the great statesman's ardent speech,
 which rings
 And stirs the blood of commoners and kings. Comes to the proofroom. filled with errors
 thick,
 Hs seta it right before the types can click. The poets verse of mingled dew and fre The preachers word. which lifts the soul -
 higher
 Anon he deles that and queries this. The setting Of the iewel-it is his. When punctuation drives it's victims wild, He who reads proof alone is calm and mild. He knows the use of every dash and dot. He takes the proofs and conQuers on the spot We'll is he named "corrector of the press" Through him alone the author finds redress Though types may pi, compositors rebel, With him to make the copy all is well. Yes, the proofreader's art shall still be known. Alert, intent, the power behind the throne. Nor think his hidden fame or fortune hard. For him the doing is it's own reward.
 Eleanor W. F. Bates in Proofsheet.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
Criminal Gases

In the Superior court at Litch6eld on Tuesday, Judge Ralph Wheeler on the bench, Frank Sherman, of the town of Salisbury, plead guilty to robbery and was sentenced to six years and six months in the state prison. It will be remembered that Sherman was arrested a few weeks ago for brutal assault on Ed. Williams, colored, near Clayt ton and also for robbing Williams.
 Jerome Parsons plead guilty to bur- glary at Winthrop Cone's store in Nor folk last winter and was sentenced to two years and six months in the state prison.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
The Shad Fishery.

The wisdom of artificial propagation and distribution of shad fry is being demonstrated. For the last four years there has been steady intrease in the number of shad taken in the Connecti cut river and the fishery has become quite profitabis. It seems also to have been proved that shad always return to the locality where they were first releas cd as fry.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The bill prohibiting the giving away of free lunches, favored by 8 majority of the temperance committee, was pass ed in the Senate.
 The Senate has passed the bill allow. ing the cremation of bodies of persons dying at state institutions.
 The resolution amending the charter of the Law and Order League by giving the Governor unrestricted power in the appointment of agents was starred on the calendar, and was explained by MT Roraback of North Canaan and passed.
 House bill was passed in concurrence making it g crime to give in payment for property, an altered check, or one given without funds to meet the same
 House bill providing imprisonment not exceeding one year for stealing 8 bicy cle worth over $25; also fine up to $50 or imprisonment up to three months for taking bicycle without leave. Ex- plained by Senator Herman and passed in concurrence.
 The committee on capitol furniture and grounds reported substitute bill as follows That the commission of sculpture be and is hereby authorized, if 1t shall seem to said commission to be wise, to allow 8 portrait statue of Har- riet Beecher Stowe to be placed in the Capitol or erected upon the Capitol grounds. Calendar and printing.
 The judiciary committee reported a substitute bill providing for the ap. pointment of two factory inspectors. one of whom shall be woman. Calendar and printing.
 House bill that town clerks shall be elected for two years was rejected in the Senate.
 The bill passed by the Senate requir. ing assessors to make oath that property is assessed at it's true value was passed by the House. The amendment to the Constitution regarding the number of members ir the House of Representatives and the formation of Representative district. was voted down in the House. The re- fusal of the speaker pro tenn to count the House when the vote was doubted was greeted with applause.
 According to the return of taxes paid to the state by all the steam railroad, for the year ending September 30. 1896 submitted to the House by Mir Will Hams, of Salisbury, the total amount O taxes paid was $756. .O66.13.
 Sunday was defined by amendment passed in the House to begin at l: o'clock Saturday night and end at tn, same hour Sunday night.
 The dog registration bill was amend ed in the House so as to read that dog shall be registered on or before May at the age of six months.
 The judiciary committee has reported favorably bill which provides that s' much of estates of deceased persons a shall exceed $5.OOO shall pay tax t, the state as follows: When the estat shall pass by will or by the inheritance laws of the state to parent or parents husband, wife or lineal descendants o adopted child & tax of one-half of on per cent shall be paid to the state. An, all such estate as shall so pass to collat eral kindred or strangers to the blood or corporations etc. shall be liable to tax of three per cent to the state. Tn present collateral inheritance law is re pealed by this proposed law.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
All Need Revision Now.

The man with the protruding jaw threw down his newspaper and turned with ashen face to the man with the striped shirt
 "We'll have to revise the terms of my challenge to the world," he said.
 "What's the matter with it?' demanded the man with the striped shirt.
 "Why, we'll have to make it read that am prepared to fight anywhere except in Nevada
 But Nevada seems to be the only state where you can fight now" protested the man in the striped shirt
 "Yes; that's just the trouble, {" returned the man with the protruding jaw.-Chica- 70 Post.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
DID YOU EVER

Try Electric Bitters as remedy for your troubles? If not, get bottle now and get relief. This medicine has been found to be peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of all Female Com plants. exerting wonderful direct in- fuence in giving strength and tone to the organs. If you have loss of appe- tite, Constipation. Headache, Painting Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Ex- citable, Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and strength are guaranteed by It's use. Soc. and $1.00. at w. H. Camps Drug Store, Canaan, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
wETOGUE.

Mrs Geo. Sardam is visiting her daughter in Miilerton, N. Y. Samuel Briggs is improving his place by clearing up along the roadside and building new fences.
 M. l.. Osborne is grading his yard and making other improvements. Mrs Osborne had the misfortune to stick nail in her left hand one day last week. It's doing very well, but has been quite painful.
 Mrs Lowery, Mrs 8. Adams sister, with her daughter-in law are visiting Mrs Adam.
 Rumor says we have bride on our street. Who knows?
 EpuNK.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
Suppress the Turks.

War between tue Turks and Greeks has at last begun in earnest and several bloody battles have been fought. The Turks have the advantage in point of numbers, but every Christian on the face of the earth should hope for their ultimate and complete defeat. Water town Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
THURSDAY. APRIL 29. 1897.

Gov Black. of New York state, has signed the bill imposing minimum penalty of $50 fine or 30 days imprison- ment for driving upon or in any way in- turing bicycle path. except in case of absolute necessity. A bill of similar character is before the Connecticut leg islature.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
SALISBUR Y.

Thomas Lindley has moved his family to Sag Harbor. N. J., where he has ob- tained good position.
 Mrs William Conklin visited friends in Torrington last week.
 Miss Gertrude Suydam returned Sat- urday to her school in New Hartford, having had two weeks vacation.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
COnafsteut..

'I can get you job at cutting Ice If you want it," said the member of the As sociation For Extending Assistance to the Worthy Poor.
 "I'm much obliged" said Perry Patel tic, "but seein as how don't cut no ice socially guess I might jist as well keep 1t up along other lines and not bust me reputation. "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
He Escaped.

The thirsty physician paused with the foaning fagon of beer at his lips.
 1T think" he remarked, "that I will put this schooner in dry doc. Yes"
 Dodging the fatal blow aimed by the bartender, he sprang for the ambulance New York Press.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
Paths of Glory.

It's mighty difficult ies' now fur any one ter A clear idee of what exackly goes ter make up fame. I seen feller's picter. 'Twasn't sech a hand some face, But they'd marked it advertisement, {" an it had the leadin place. They'd wrote up his biography ez careful ez they could. They even stopped ter name the medicine thet done him good. Twas no wonder thet his features wore a self approvin laugh, Like he felt his future greatness when they tuck his phortygraph. There was another, way down in corner of Where this man claimed yer notice ez a hero of the age. I purty nearly missed it. cause my eyesight's ruther dim, An wusn't lookin out fur no big people 'ceptin him. I could hardly trust my senses when I come ter scan it close An discovered twas bigger man than him ez tuck the dose. An the more thought about it all the more it hurt my pride Ter find it was the president an jes' a column wide. So now tell my hoy ter go ahead not de- spair. Though ne may not see success, it's likely waiGin fur i'm there In the glowih. generous future, which is full of hopefulness Fur them ez is content ter use the talents they possess. An ef he finds he aint got eddication ez he should tell i'm ter keep hsart ez long ez his diges- tion B good. Ez a scholar an a statesman, though his mark he never makes, He may still perhaps be famous fur the medi- cine he takes.
 -Washiu ptou Star
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
One Way 10 be Happy

Is to attend to the comfort of your family should one catch a cold or cough call on Geo. Frink. Falls Village; Cochrane Bros West Cornwall, sole agents and get trial bottle Of Otto's Cure, the great German k. medy, free. We give it away to prove that we have a sure cure for coughs, colds, asthma consumption, and all diseases of the throat and lungs.
 arge sizes 50c. and 25c.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-29
Itinerant Merchants.

ltfnerant Merchants.
 Itinerant merchants, according to a bill passed at Hartford last week, will hereafter have to file state bond and purchase both 8 state and local license. This law does not apply to peddlers and hawkers.