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Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
A Phillips Brooks Anecdote.

At the dinner given in his honor in Philadelphia Dr. McVickar, the bishop coadjutor of Rhode Island, told this characteristic anecdote of the late Phil lips Brooks: "I remember a few years ago was travelling with one of the grandest bishops and one of the grand est men of the century. I was saunter. ing with him from church in Lucerne, in Switzerland, and he said something so boyish and fresh, just as he was ever wont to do. I stopped and looked at him and said, Brooks. it seems so strange that you should be bishop He looked at me with almost startled expression, and he sSid, 'MoVickar, it seems so strange to me that sometimes when l am putting on my clothes, I have to stop and laugh. It was just the fresh ness of that man which always kept him young, and which, am sure, you will understand as give it, for I ven. ture to say there has never been such bishop in our or any other church. ''
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Happenings of the Wide World
 Briefly and TerseIy Told.

Happenings of the Wide World
 Briefly and TerseIy Told.
 Two men were killed and two fatally injured by the explosion of boiler at Oil City, Pa., Friday.
 The ordination of a cousin of Flight ing Bob" Evans was stopped because he was not in sympathy with all tenets of the Congregational church.
 The first test in this country of armor plate made by the Krupp process took place at the works of the Bethlehem Iron company and was great success. Mrs. George Bear of Kansas City committed suicide by shooting on Tues day, which was her twenty third birth day. She had been married just one week.
 Justice Chester of the supreme court of New York state rendered decision against the acquisition ef any part of the Adirondack forest preserve for rail- way purposes.
 An order has been given to the Herre- shoffs by syndicate represented by c. Oliver Iselin to build a yacht to defend the Americas cup against the Sham rock and work on it will be begun at once. Charles s. Bulkeley, cousin of Nor gan G. Bulkeley, former governor of Connecticut, died in Bellevue hospital in New York Thursday, and his sister said his wife had obtained possession of his property.
 Dr. T. D. Witherspoon, president of the Louisville Theological seminary and an eminent Presbyterian clergyman, died at his home in Louisville Thurs day Dr. Witherspoon was prominent in the general councils of the Southern Presbyterian church for more than 30 years. An explosion and fire at 5:13 Sunday afternoon wrecked the supreme court room and the rooms immediately ad- joining it on the main floor of the na- tional capitol at Washington. The entire central eastern part of the great marble pile from the main floor to the subter- ranean basement practically is mass of ruins. The force of the explosion was 50 heavy that the coping stones on the outer walls just east of the point where the explosion occurred were bulged out nearly two inches, windows in all that part of the building were blown out and locked doors were forced from their hinges quite 150 feet from the scene of it. The fire which followed did great damage to the supreme court room, and the law library was badly damaged. Many valuable records and priceless works of art were destroyed. The dam age to the building was about $50,000
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
GREAT HARRINGTON.

A daughter, the. eleventh child, was born Friday to Mir and Mrs Cornelius Turner. A daughter was also born the same day to MT and Mrs Henry Rudge.
 Peter VanAllen. the aged colored man who was knocked down snd se- verely bruised by John O'Hara's runa- way horse was able to be out Saturday after weeks confinement in the house.
 Miss Bridget Cassidy. who left town Friday for New York, was to sail for Ireland yesterday. She will be absent until spring visiting her old home.
 The executive committee of the Housatonlc Agricultural society helda regular quarterly meeting last week Wednesday. A list of examining com mittees was prepared and this will be presented to the annual meeting of the society in December.
 The South Berkshire musical club gave a reception and dance at their rooms in the Mahaiwe block Friday night. About 40 couple of young people were present. Music was fur nished by the clubs own; the Sym phony orchestra, with MT Frederick as prompter. At o'clock banquet was served in Grand Army hall and after that there was cake walk, which caus- ed much merriment.
 The number of volumes drawn from from the free library during October was 1492.
 Dr Samuel Camp returned home this week from trip to Colorado.
 We are informed that Henry Baker, for several years postmaster at Van Deusenville, intends to soon retire from the office. Both this office and the one at Hartsville are to be made money or der offices.
 A son weighing nine pounds was born Monday to Mir aud Mrs Nathan H. Comstock at their home on East street.
 MT and Mrs John B. Hull, Jr, re- turned Monday from their bridal trip of ten days.
 O. H. Sage and party of friends, who have been on hunting expedition in Connecticut returned Saturday even- ing. They report game as quite scarce especially wood-cock.
 Mrs Cornelia Damon, who has been visiting her aunt Mrs E. D. Humphrey, left on the p. m. train Monday for her long journey to Honolulu. Mrs Da- mon is daughter of Morris Beckwith who went to the Sandwich Islands sev- eral years ago.
 Register of Deeds Malcolm Douglass, went to Boston Friday where he quail fled as assistant recorder under the new Torrens law wherein the state guaran- tees land titles.
 A part of the so called Olympian meadow which was given to the town by B F. Searles few years ago, has been laid out for the use of the High School foot ball team.
 Charles N. Gilbert has sold his fine farm on the Stockbridge road to Joseph B. Stephenson, of New Rochelle, N. Y. MT Stephenson takes possession at once but will not make it his home until spring.
 The banns of marriage were publish ed for the first time Sunday at St. Pet ers's church William Orchman and Miss Teresa Carroll and also the banns of Edward Collins and Miss Katherine Carroll all of this town.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
sIOO REWARD. sIOO

The readers of the CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages and that is Oatarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only pos- itive cure now known to the medical fraterni- ty. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting di. rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the founda- tion of the disease. and giving the patient assisting nature In doing it's work. The pro- prietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure, Send for ist of testimonials. Address, F. J. CHENEY X Co.,, Toledo, Ohio.
 sf Sold by Druggists. 75 0.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.

Julius Goldschmidt, consul general for the United States at Berlin, died in that city Thursday.
 A dispatch from Picking says that 20 Americans, with a machine gun, are expected there.
 Japan's cabinet has resigned, owing to the failure of the ministry to agree upon a candidate for the portfolio of education.
 General Renouard has been removed from the place of head of the French general staff owing, it is believed, to revelations in the Dreyfus case.
 Henry White, United States charge 'd'affaires in London, gave a lunchec' Friday night to Ferdinand w. Pec.., United States commissioner to the Par is exposition. .. --.
 Charles A. Schott, chief of the compu- tation division of the coast and geodet- ic survey at Washington, has received a prize from the French academy for a work on terrestrial magnetism.
 General Lord Kitchener received the freedom of the city of London and a sword of honor, and a banquet was held at the Mansion House Friday night. Lord Salisbury. one of the speakers. announced that France would abandon Fashoda.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
A. CLARK.
NORFOLK.

Miss Fanny Gilbert has been visiting her sister in Salisbury.
 A tragedy occurred here last Friday evening by the drowning of Loring Thorpe while fishing for bull-heads at Wood Creek, MT Thorp left the house at ' o'clock with his fishing tackle. About eight o'clock Matthew O'Brien heard distressing cries coming from the direction of the creek and in company with Richard Curtis started to discover the cause of them. After some search an empty boat containing a lighted lan- tern was found and immediately the finders sent news to the village. Mir Thorp's body was found about mid night The funeral was attended from the house of William Scoville, with whom the deceased had made his home, Monday afternoon, Rev B. s. Todd officiating. The remains were carried to Litchfield for burial
 H. c. Gidman left Monday for Bos- ton, where he will attend a business college.
 Mrs l.. J. Curtis and son have been visiting in Winsted.
 Mrs F. E. Porter is still on the sick list.
 Mr and Mrs Robert Sheldon of Guil- ford have been visiting Miss Ida Geer.
 Will Carleton. author and poet, will give a lecture, Illustrating his own poems, in village Hall, November 16, under the auspices af the Young Ladies Mission Band.
 Charles Crosley, colored, killed two large wildcats on Canaan mountain Tuesday night. He had desperate fight with one of them.
 The Republican state ticket received 8 majority of 60 on Tuesday. H. H. Bridgeman, rep, and NJ. E. Snow, rep, were elected representatives. Wm, O'Conuor. dem, was defeated hy 27. Robbins B. Stoeckel, rep, was elected Judge of Probate by majority of II over Edward J. Prescott, dem.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
What do the Children Drink.

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called GRAIN.O? It is delicious and nourlshing and takes the place of coffee. The more Grain-O you give tbe children the more health you distribute through their systems. Grain-O is made of pare grains, and when properly prepared tastes like the shoice grades of coffee but costs sbont 4 as much. All grocers sell it. tsA snd SC.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
Where Kentucky Language Runs Out


 Baron Cassiers, one of the best known Frenchmen of this city, when he first came here made trip to Lexington on behalf of friend of his in Paris who asked him to secure very fine horse. While in Lexington he was treated most hospitably. Although he did not speak the very best of English, he found him. self getting along very handsomely with the Kentuckians. On the afternoon of the first day he inquired of one of his entertainers, "Should desire to invite the gentleman to drink, how should I say it?''
 The enthusiastic Bourbouite replied. twill you do me the honor, sir, to drink with me, sir?"
 "It is very good, replied the baron, "but if the gentleman asked me to drink what should say?"
 "The plan here is to slap him on the back, sir, and say, It gives me great pleasure, sir, to drink with you. l"
 ''It is very good" replied the baron, "but if am satisfied and don't want to drink any more and wish to decline an offer to drink, what should say?"
 "You are a - fool, '" replied the astounded Kentuckian. "There is no expression in the English language to cover that idea. "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
Tobacco In England.

In regard to the suggestion which is sometimes made that one way to relieve agricultural depression in this country would be for the government to allow and even to encourage the growth of to- baoco, it may be interesting to note how long the prohibition has lasted and how sternly it has been enforced. This may be gathered from the following extract:
 "Cornet Wakefield with a party of horse marching out of Glocester upon the last of July to Winchoome and Cheltnam to destroy the Tobacco plant ed in these parts, the Country did rise against them in great body, to the number of 5 or 600, giving them very revileing and threatning speeches, even to kill them horse and man, if that he and his Soldiers did come on, insomuch that the tumult being so great, he was constrained to draw off and nothing more done" (Mercurius Politicus, 29 July-5 Aug, 1658).-Notes and Queries.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
AN ENTERPRIsING DRU GGIsT

There are few men more wide awake and enterprising than W. H. Camp who spares no pains to secure the best of everything in their line for his many customers. He now has tue valua- ble agency for Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. This is the wonderful remedy that is producing such furor all over the country by it's many startling cures. It absolutely cures Asthma Bronchitis, Hosrseness and all affections of the Throat, Chest and Lung. Call at above drug store and get trial bottle free. or a regular size for 50 cents and sl.00. Guaranteed to cure or price re. funded.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
Ene Donkey fSrlRxQe.

The New Haven News says that a Connecticut clergyman on recent Sum- day gave out the following notice: "The regular session of the Donkey club will be held, as usual, at the close of this service. Members will line up just out side the church door, make remarks and stare at the women who pass, as is their custom. Any member known to escort young woman to church like man and sit with her like gentleman will be promptly expelled from member ahap."
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
LKm E ROCK.

Miss Nellie Amundson spent Sunday with friends in West Cornwall.
 Little Erelyn Fenn has been i'll for 2 few days.
 Miss Clemintine Malcuit spent Sun day in Falls Village.
 Milo B. Richardson, Jr. was home from Yale over Sunday.
 John Wilcox of Waterbury has been visiting friends in town.
 Mir and Mrs F. s. Burrall have been out of town for few days.
 Mrs Frank Bristol of Chatham has been visiting friends in town.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
Le0GL Notices.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT.

Ara Court of Probate holden at North A Canaan within and for the district of Canaan on the 9th day of November, A. D., 1898.
 Present, David 0. Whittlesey, Esq, Judge.
 Estate of Acel F. Rood and Martin R. Rood. Of North Canaan, in said district. in- solvent debtors.
 This court doth direct George s. Fuller, trustee on said estate, to give notice to all persons interested in said estate 10 appear if they see cause, before the Court of Probate to be holden at the Probate office in said District, on the 18th day of November, 1898. at two o'clock in the afternoon. to be heard relative to the appointment of Commissioners on said estate, by posting said order of notice on public sign-bost in said town of North Canaan, and by advertising the same in newspaper published in Litchheld County and having circulation in said District.
 Attest: DAVID 0. wHTTTLEsEY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
DIsTRIOT of sharon ss., Probate Court,

nIsTRIOT of sharon ss., Probate Court, IL Nov. 5, 1898.
 Estate of Robert ". Smith, late of sharon in said District.
 Upon the application of Gilbert l.. Smith, praying that letters of administration on said essate be granted to the petitioner as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED, that said application be heard md determined at the Probate Onice tn sharon in said District, on the 16th day of November, A. D. 1898, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting u copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of sharon in said District.
 WILLIAM w. KNIGHT, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
AnImpersant auestion.

Ifyour friends or neighbors are suffering from coughs, colds, sore throat. or any throat or lung disease 0ncluding consump- tion) ask them if they have ever used Otto's Cure. This famous German remedy is having large sale here and is perform. ing some wonderful cures of throat and lung diseases. No matter what other medi. cines have failed to do, try 0ttos cure. Large sizes 25c. and soc. Sold by Cochrane Bros, West Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
Subscription Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 5juls9 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1899. It is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for a re- newal of their subscription will observe whether their date Is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors In these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the supscriptIon is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie eV1- denco of it's acceptance correct.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
He fluuaHya< Ao,,

Are there any marks by which he can be identified?' asked the chief of police, preparatory to telegraphing.
 No, said the father of the boy who had started to Minnesota to fight In. dians, 'but there will be when I get hold of him again. ., ExahauRa
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
CIoaks and Suits,-

New Fall Styles are now arriving and are pronounced by all to be beauties. We give close attention to every detail connected with the manufacture of our cloaks; ma terial, workmanship, styles and price must be right if it goes from our store.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10

Three grandsons of the late Admiral Semmes, 2. s. A.. are in the service of the United States One is a major of Tennessee volunteers, one is 8 sergeant, and the third is naval cadet serving under Admiral Sampson.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10

Years of suffering relieved in night. Itching piles yield at once to the cura- tive properties of Doan's Ointment. Never fails. At any drug store, 50 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
nIsTRIoT of Canaan ss.. Probate Court,

nISTRIOT of Canaan ss.. Probate Court, U October 3l. A.D.189
 Estate of George A. Randall, late of Ca- naan, in said district deceased.
 The court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ute payment to
 GEORGE ". HALL, Administrator. Post ofioe address, Falls Village. Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
nIsTRIoT of Cornwall. ss. Probate Court. u

b October 27. 1898.
 Estate of Mary Elizabeth 0cain late of Cornwall in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Cornwall hath limited and allowed months from date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested. within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 k. W. DOYLE, Administrator. Post Offlce Address, sharon, Conn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

which Is given power by the mili-creek
water The grist-mill has first right 10
the water supply, and In case the water
runs low its wheels must De sausneu
first. The mill creek is thought by many
to be a natural waterway. The late FRO
lessor Horsford explored II more IMAM
once. and expressed the opinion that !.
was built by the Norsemen.
The old mill Is to be vacated the iirst
of next month. With the more MODERN
methods of corn-grinding the OLD mn
cannot compete and IL Is probable that
after this month it will never again re-
turn to the grist business FREQ. hutch-
ins has been miller for nearly hail
century.
II &c probable that the Historical so
oietv will try to secure anything Gun
nected with the mill Of unusual historic
interest when the mill is about to be de-
stroyed. The mill is now the property
Of the Waltham Savings Bank. just VIVA.
will be done with it is not known II
adioins the land recently taken along the
north bank of the Charles river by the
Metropolitan Park Commission anu
eventually 1t will probably fall INTO thelr
Laening. The water power in the mlll
creax is valued at $4,000. Doubtless IL
was worth that sum and mors' too' d
hundred years ago, bat to-day there IS
no demand for such privileges. Al one
time. not many years ago. the owners VI
the property were offered SO'VD ior IT,
which they refused.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
OLDEST MILL IN AMERICA.
II Began Operations Long Before the
Revolutionary War.
(Boston TranscrIpt.l

The old Watertown grist mill is soon
to be no more This mill is probably the
Oldest in the country. and to-day contin-
ues to grind corn by means of the upper
and neither millstOnes, and 10 use water
as a power 10 move machinery 1t was
established during the seventeenth ccntu-
~, and stands almost in the centre of
WATERFOWL. spanning the mill creek"
over the waters which it has absolute
control Just the age Of the mill Is I'M
known. 1t was first mentioned in the
town records in 1885, when twenty acres
of land was laid out to the use of the mill.
There is some controversy over the own
ership of the mill in its early years OF ex-
istence. 1t is claimed by not few that
the mill was a town institution, and was
erected at the public expense for the ac-
commodation OF the farmers and general
public who had corn to grind. Others say
the mill never belonged TO the town. De-
cades upon decades have gone by, how
ever, since the mill could possibly have
been owned by the town. In May, 1899,
Nicholas Davidson, as agent OF Matthew
CradOck, of London, conveyed to Thomas
Mayhem for $500, one-half Of the water
mill In WATERFOWL. This seems TO prove
that the mill was of private ownership.
The old mill was originally located at
the beginning of the mill creek, and was
removed 10 its present location in the lat
ter part of the seventeenth century. 1t Is
stated that with one exception water was
here employed as a power TO move ma
chinery for the first time in America. In
the early days people with corn TO be
ground not only came 20 the mill from
WATERFOWL, but from all the adjoining
places-Cambridge. Newton, and else
where. The Watertown farmers were en-
titled to preference, and the out-of-town
people had to wait until the Watertown
corn had been ground. During the King
Philip war the old mill was carefully
guarded by the town soldiers, the people
fearing an attack upon their source of
sustenance and its possible destruction
The old mill has not always been en-
ployed in the grinding Of corn. Long be-
fore the Revolutionary war IL was used
for spinning cotton and also for the man
ufacture Of paper. The British Govern
ment wished to control the spinning of
cotton for the Colonies and forbade the
importation OF cotton-spinning machinery
into America. A young man who mmi-
grated here, however, brought the ideas
OF a cotton-spinning frame and manu-
featured his machine in Blackstone. set
il up in WATERFOWL, and operated one
OF the earliest, If not the earliest, cotton
mills in the Colonies These Industries
apparently proved failures. for the mill
again returned to its original business,
and has ground corn TO the present day.
A portion OF what Is now called the
original mill still stands. although seve-
raj times enlarged. In the old part are
the mill-stones. which slowly grind
round and round, propelled by the wa
ter wheel which hangs beneath. and