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Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
Flush Your Pipes.

Wasted water running into drains and sewers is of very little account in removing deposits of solid matter which accumulate in them. This is proved by the fact that in many large cities where the consumption is greatest 1t is neces- 'sary at frequent intervals during the year to flush the sewers for the purpose of removing the deposits which gather there. It is weight and volume of water that are required, and the same rule will apply in the clearing out of a drain or waste pipe. In the ordinary closet stream of water pours through the valve into the arm of the bowl, then encircles the bowl, feebly drops into the trunk of the closet, then into the trap and down the soil pipe. The internal cir conference of the soil pipe is little over l2 inches The stream of water hattened out will not exceed four inch es, consequently but one-third the in- side circumference of the soil pipe is ever washed by the water. A pail of water, thrown into the. bowl of a closet, an operation taking only few seconds of time and few gallons of water, will have a flushing effect more complete than if the closet valve were kept open for a whole day.-Water and Gas Re pia
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
LAM EyILLE.

James McCauley, one of our oldest resident Irish citizens, who has been Ill all this winter, died last Friday, aged about 65 years. His funeral did not take place until Tuesday because his son who lives in Cleveland, Ohio, could not get here until Monday. The fu- neral took place Tuesday morning. Services were held at St Mary's church. Rev Fr Barnon officiated. The funeral procession was large. Iuterment was made in Salisbury Catholic cemeters. Deceased leaves an invalid wife, two daughters and a son, who have the sym pathy of their many friends in their loss of kind husband and father.
 The postponed supper and dance at St. Msry's Hall was given last Monday evening and was much enjoyed.
 The Full Moon Club of New York city came here last Friday and stayed until Tuesday at Wm. B. Perry's Way. side Inn. They enjoyed themselves i'm mensely riding down the Park hill on 8 double ripper, also took several sleigh. rides witl four horse team, and had g hop Monday evening at A. F. Roberts Opera House.
 A large number attended the concert last Saturday evening by the Hotchkiss School musical club at the Scoville Li. brary in Salisbury. also the tournament at the school was we'll attended.
 About 4o ladies and gentlemen con- sisting sf G. A. R. men and their friends took the 9 & m. train on Washington Birthday for Cornwall Bridge to attend the reunion of the six c. A. K Posts of this vicinity.
 The illustrated lecture entitled "Old Babylonia 5000 years ago." by Prof. F, K. Sanders at Roberts Opera House was we'll attended and proved very in structive. All those who attended know now how our ancestors who lived neal the shores of the Euphrates river lived and what skill they displayed in mak ing pottery. etc.
 The second season of the Lakeville Entertainment Course will conclude or Friday evening, March 4, at Roberts Opera House. with a concert by mem bers of the Glee and Banjo Clubs oi Yale University
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
winsted's War Settled.

The post office controversy at Winsted has been settled. In other words the Post Master General at Washington has approved the report and recommenda- ton of the commissioners who held a hearing at Winsted last week. The post office at West Winsted is to be abolished. and a central post office to be known ss "Winsted" is to be located on the Flat. and full carrier stations are to be established at East Winsted and West Winste1. There will be lock and call boxes. and every possible facility of post office at the two carrier stations. This decision will give the borough of Winsted the best postal facilities of any place of its size in the United States.
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
Two Anecfiotaa

Who does not know the cooper horse" at Windsor - that equestrian statue at the end of the long walk. to which (and back again) the local dyman always offers to drive the tourist? The queen was entertaining a great man, who in the afternoon walked from the castle to Cumberland lodge At dinner her majesty, full, as always, of gracious solicitude for the comfort of her guests said, "I hope you were not tired by your long walk?" "Oh, not at all. thank you, a'am. l got lift as far back as the copper horse" "As far as what?" inquired her majesty, in evi. dent astonishment "Oh, the copper horse. at the end of the long walk !" 'That's not copper horse. That's my grandfather.
 Lord R., preaching at the French ex- hibition, implored his hearers to come and drink of the eau de vie. .-Manches- ter Guardian
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
Dwarfing From Harsh Environment.

DWANuhk CNoh
 In Limousin there is barren range of low hills which lies along the divid- ing line between the departments of Dordogne, Correze and Haute- Vienne, about half way between Perigueux and Limoges The water courses show the location of these uplands They extend over an area about 75 miles long and half as wide, wherein average human misery is most profound. Dense igno- rance prevails. There is more illiteracy than in any other part of France. The contrast in stature, even with the low average of all the surrounding region, is clearly marked by the dark tint There are sporadic bits of equal diminu- tiveness elsewhere to the south and west, but none is so extended or so ex- treme Two-thirds of the men are be- low feet inches in height in some of the communes, and the women are three or more inches shorter even than this. One man in ten is below feet II inches in stature.
 This is not due to race, for several racial types are equally stunted in this way within the same area. It is pri- marily due to generations of subjection to harsh climate, to soil which is worthless for agriculture, to 0 steady diet of boiled chestnuts and stagnant water and to insanitary dwellings in the deep. narrow and damp valleys. Still further proof may be found to show that these people are not stunted by any hereditary influence, for it has been shown that children born here. but who migrate and grow up else where, are normal in height while those born elsewhere. but who are sub ject to this environment during the growing period of youth. are propor- tionately dwarfed. - Popular Science Mnptblv
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
FALLS VILLAGE.

A MAN TRIES SHOOTING HIMSELF MIR RY.
 DER GOES TO cHISA-"PETE" o'coSSER
 DEAD.
 Andy Myers, Sidney Reeds hostler, while visiting at a house across the riv- CT, Sunday, became jealous, Respondent or something aud shot himself in the right side, inhicting a flesh wound Then, evidently ashamed, he went to Lime Rock station and took the train for Bridgeport Monday morning.
 Mir and Mrs Harlow Merrimau cele- brate the 50th anniversary of their mar. riage to night.
 The young men of the chapel had such good success with their Iudigest- ion supper on New Years eve. that Tuesday evening they gave Digest ,ble supper in tie chspel psrlors,
 Miss Grace Dudley of Bridgeport. is the guest of Miss Nellie Ryder.
 Miss s. ]. Tobey, of Chapinville has been visiting in town fnr the past week.
 Miss Edith Brown is visiting her sis- ter in South Lee, Mass.
 Mrs Legrand Strs,ton of Bridgeport, has been spending a few days with her brother, Wm, H. Hubbell, in Amesville.
 Mrs Marcus Finkle and son. of Great Burlington spent Sunday at Myron Fiukle's.
 Miss Carrie Hall las returned from her vacation and resumed her duties at the post-office.
 Jas. Thompson of Norfolk visited with friends here Monday
 Mrs Smith of Cornwall Bridge is wis. iting at Geo Browns.
 Mrs Henry Ryder spent last week in New York. Mir Ryder starting from there for China in the interests of the Rogers locomotive works.
 Peter 0'Conner was buried here Mon. day, and so passes a character well known in this town. John Wilcox is getting along nicely at the hospital being able now to write to his friends here. So 1t will not be long before he will be able 10 come home.
 Fred G Deans peach orchard of 10t four-year-old trees is completely crush ed by the ice storm total wreck. The smallest twigs were loaded to II inches in diameter. Also apples and other fruit have been greatly damaged in this section.
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The snow storm a week ago yesterday was the most severe in this town since the great storm of 1888. In the rural sections of the town all travel was aban- doned. The schools were closed aud in the village there was general suspen- sion of business.
 The recently organized Stanley In- strument company has purchased part of Fl. T. Robbins land on the corner of Church and River street and in the spring will erect a building in which to make meters and various electrical in struments. The lot has frontage of 75 feet on Church street and 275 feet on River street. The purchase of the property was not made public until late on Wednesday afternoon of last week.
 The filth annual ball of Hope fire company was largely attended at the town hall last Thursday night. Bald- wins orchestra of eight peices furnish ed the music About 100 couples par ticipated in the grand march which was led by Chief Engineer John P. Norton and wife. At midnight fine supper was served by Caterer Cooley at Grand Army hall.
 Ia the District court Friday morning man who gave his name as Harcourt X Degsn of Albany was found guilty of stealing SS 76 from 8 tailor in this this village. He was held for the grand jury.
 Charles Watson of the west part of the town was the only man who sent a team last Thursday to break through the big drifts from the Afford line to Great Harrington village. The oxen were hltched to sleigh with blow on each side, and with the team went Fred J. Smith, James Smith, Arthur Ames. aud Willie D. Warner. all armed with shovels which they were obliged to use in several places. The deepest cuts were near the house of H. O. Warner in Seekonk.
 It may as we'll be understood by all the people of this town that the select men refuse to pay all persons breaking open roads after snow storms. unless they are ordered by the selectmen to do the work. The young men who work. ed hard in shoveling snow last week
 were refused pay. and of course there are Rrum blings about it
 The birthday of Washington was ob. served in town by closing the schools, for that day. Mrs Sarah Church, widow of Alan son Church, who resides in this town on the Egremont road, fell while walk ing in her room Friday and broke her hip. As she is 97 years of age it is feared her recovery will be slow. She is attended by Dr Large and 8 trained nurse.
 Frank Emm ons. Ralph I. Taylor, Arthur Gleason and others left Tuesday for Klondike.
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
SALISBURY.

Dr Spring, of New Haven. is stopping in this place for week. representing the New Haven Dental Association.
 On Saturday evening. Feb. 26. the inspector of the Ranks of the K of F. will be in this place to inspect the Sco- vile Division No. 22 Polishing mp swords and buttons, and general 'get there'' is the order at present.
 The young people held an impromptu dance last Monday evening at Town Hall.
 The land concert was s financial suc- cess, netting the boys some S35 which will help them in many ways.
 The Glee Club of Hotehkiss School gave one of their interesting concerts last Saturday evening at Scovills Lii hrary. Each number of the program was we'll rendered and showed that these young men are under some firm and we'll trained hand.
 Mir E. Barton has been on tse sick list for few days but is better at pres ent writing.
 Rev and Mrs J. H. George have gone to Hartford.
 The whist parties have at last called s halt for spell. Never in the history of this place has it dawned upon the residents that for little place it was in deed very large.
 Frank Why lands violin class eoatin' ues to become larger each week. We look forward with interest to one of Mi Whyland's Pupils Concerts" which have been quite feature of his work once each year during the past.
 MT J. F. Forward spent Sunday ir New York.
 The schools were closed on Tuesday
 About ten of K of P visited the Tor rington lodge on Saturday evening {.
 Mrs W. Kaye spent last week at bel home in Enfield.
 There were 72 births, l7 marriage. and 59 deaths in the town of Salisbury during the year 1897.
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
The Great Ice Storm |.

On Sunday and Monday the most de- structive ice storm during the memory of the oldest inhabisant visited Litch. field county. At Winsted, Norfolk and Litchfield the damage amounts to thou sands of dollars in each place. I'm. mense shade trees and fruit orchards were ruined, telephone and telegraph wires were destroyed and communica- lions with outside towns cut of. The streets were rendered impossible by heavy limbs falling from the trees, and by the tangled network of wires. Dur ing two days the cracking of broken and falling branches resembled the noise of exploding fireworks on July 4th.
 The village of Canaan luckily escaped much damage but the trees on Canaan mountain even at this writing (Wednes- day aiternoon) are heavily coated with ice and probably more or less damage has been done to the standing timber.
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
4 PHENOMENAL ISLAND.
q Compass Is of No Use Near Bornhohn
 In the Baltic.

q Compass Is of No Use Near Bornhohn,
 In the Baltic. -
 4 most phenomenal island is that of Bornhohn, in the Baltic, belonging to the kingdom of Denmark. It is famous for its geological peculiarities, consist ing as it does almost entirely of mag aetite, and its magnetic influence is not only very we'll known to the navigators of those waters, but also much feared by them on account of its influence on the magnetic needles. which makes the steering of a ship correctly a matter of much difficulty. In fact, this influence is felt even at distance of miles, and 90 palpably that. on the island being sighted by mariners ou the Baltic, they at once discontinue steering their course by the needle and turn instead to the we'll known lighthouses and other holds to direct their craft.
 Between Bornhohn and the mainland there is also a bank of rock under water which is very dangerous to navigation, and because of its being constantly sub merged vessels have been frequently wrecked at that point. The peculiar fact in this case is that the magnetic inttu- ence of this ore bank is so powerful that a magnetic needle suspended freely in a boat over the bank will point down and, if not disturbed, will remain ill per fectly perpendicular line - Scientific American
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
4 GOOD RADIANCE;
Baggage Master R. B ThralI of Sey- m0ur, Ct,, Rejects an Undesirable

Baggage Master R. B Thrsli of Sey-
 m0ur, Ct,, Rejects an Undesirable
 Tenant.
 There is great deal of truth in the tales told about evictions in Ireland and the north of Scotland during the early and middle part of the present century. It is hardship for any family to be summsrily dumped on the roadside, without friends or wealth, half fsmish- ed and half clad, but such elections or evictions are not by any means confin- ed to the British Isles. Scarcely a day passes in free America without similar cases being recorded, and often in place of extending gratuitious sympathy across the Atlantic. we could find abundant opportunities to lavish it at home. Baggsge-master R B. Thrsll, of the N. Y. N. H. X H. R. R. Depot, Seymour, Ct.. became involved in an eviction short time ago. Some time the reader may be forced to accept the same measures. Knowing how Mir Thrall proceeded will save heap of trouble and many a dollar. He says: Il was troubled with my kidneys for years. Of course the extreme pain did not remain with me all the time but exposure. cold, lifting or any extra ex- ertions brought it on. When I had an attack there was bsckache. great lame- ness across the hips. distress in my head and shoulders and twinges of pain shooting through my back followed by lingering bsckache. was induced to try Dosn's Kidney Pills and bought a box at drug store. I found them most satisfactory in their beneficial effects I have now no backache nor lsmeness and there remains no annoy ances incidental to kidney trouble"
 Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all dealers-price 90 cents. Mailed by Foster-Milburn Co.,. Buffalo, N. Y., sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name Doan's and take no other,
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
HIM F ROCK.

Charles Walton spent Sunday at his home in Sharon.
 Charles Vosburg. Jr., was in Sharon on Sunday.
 Henry Harris of Torrington was in town few days last week.
 Miss Minnie Parmerley, who has been visiting her friend Miss Charlotte Barnum, for the past few weeks, return. ed to her home in Worcester, Mass, last week.
 Mir and Mrs I. R. Fenton have gone to Millerton, N. r., to visit friends.
 Miss Charlotte Barnum is spending 8 few days in New York city.
 Miss Jessie Winterbottom has been on the sick list for the past few weeks.
 Master Courtlsnd Fenton has been ill, but is better.
 Sewing Society on Thursday after noon at Casino. Card family will give concert in the evening at eight o'clock.
 It being Washington's birthday, school was closed on Tuesday.
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24

IlIsTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court, lI February 2ist, 1898.
 Estate of John Tl.ompso late of Cornwall In said district, dec-ased
 Upon the application of James H. T. omp- son. Administrator on said estate, praying that an order may be granted by said Court authot izing and empowering him to sell a of ih- real estate Of said deceased, the same being the farm of land situated in said Corn. wall and recently occupied by said deceased, ss per application on file more fully appears 1t is
 Ordered. that said application be heard and determined at th- Probate office in Cornwall in said district, on the 4;h day Of March A. D. 1898, at o'clock in ;he afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendeucy of said application and the time and place Of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said dist rict. and by posting copy thereof on Inc public sign-past fin the town of Cornwall. in said district and by mailing properly address ed aud postage prepaid n marked copy of the paper publishing the same. to each heir of said deceased at least live days before said day assigned.
 Gvopnr n H.ppraox Iudga
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24

It is not often that & physician re- comments a patent medicine; when he does, you may know that it is a good one. Dr ]. F. Cleveland, Glasgow, Va |, writes; l have used Chamberlain 's Collie. Cholera andDisuhoes Remedy in my practice and 1t has proven sn excel lent remedy, where thorough course of medicine had failed me. I recon. mend it to my patients every time for collie and dIarrhoes. Many other progressive physicians recommend and use this remedy, because it always cures and cures quickly. Get, bottle and you will have sn excellent doctor in the house. for all bowel complaints, both for children and adults. For sale by W H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. H Clark, Salisbury; c. E. Frink, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 24. 1898
TAe Cause of Low Prices of Meat Ir
 European Markets.

Farmers who And difficulty iu under standing the cause of low prices of meats in European markets will And at least . partial explanation in some recent statements showing the large number of ocean going vessels fitted with refrigerating apparatus plying be- tween the great stock-growirg areas of Australia and South America and the European markets. These statements show that hundreds of vessels carrying fresh meats, fruits, butter. and articles of this kind. now ply regularly between Europe and those parts of the world where these articles are produced with cheap labor and cheap land, and place them in competition in European mar kets with the products of our own coun- try. The Central and South American line of the Royal Mail and Steam pack ct Company has 30 vessels fitted with refrigerating apparatus, the Hamburg hns 20. including tropical service; the Havre Fruit Importing Combination, lA; the Copenhagen Butter Exporting Com pany. dozen. and numerous others un- load their cargoes of fresh meats, brought from Ill parts of the world. in rsfrigsrating warehouses holding from z to 10 thousand tons each, and thus Place upon European markets the pro- duotions of the great cattle ranges and fruit markets of South America, Central America, and Australia, where cheap land and cheap labor obtain in direct competition with the production of the farmers of the United States-Pawling Chronicle.
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
Vision Tests In Schools.

In Philadelphia it has been found that of about 1,5oo pupils of the two highest grammar grades whose eyes have been tested nearly half of those examined have defective vision. In sev- eral cases children who were instructed to wear glasses have shown the benefit of using these in improved proficiency in their studies. In some instances pu- pills were retarded, nnconsciously to themselves, by not being able to distin- guish anything written upon the black board. One boy, whose hesitancy in reading could not be accounted for, was found to be afflicted with a difficulty that made one word appear as two. In special cases physician's examination has been advised. --Sehool Journal
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24

THE DISCOVERY OF THE DAY.
 Aug J. Bogel, the leading druggist of Shreveport, La, says: Dr Kings New Discovery is the only thing that cures my cough. and it is the best sel Ter have J. F. Cambell, merchant of Ssffnrd. Ariz., writes: "Dr Kings New Discovery Is all that is claimed for it; it never fails, and is sure cnre for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. l cannot say enough for it's merits" Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colis is not an experiment. It has been tried for quarter of cen- tury, and to-day stands at the head. IL never dissppoinis. Free trial bottles at W H Camps Drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
NEW MARLBORO.

Miss Ellen L"ffipgwell is visiting friends iu town.
 The h iier' all society will have & SO. eIal at the ladies' parlors "Wednesday night.
 There was Mum" social at Dr F.. w. Stockwall's last week Wednesday night. It heinz so stormy few were ex. pected to attend. but teams went around the village and gathered up about twenty.
 The roads in town were qnite badly drifted after the storm last week Wed. nesday.
 Schools in town closed last Friday.
 Sunday the 18th collection was talk en up in the Cougl church in behalf oI the Cuhans.
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
Improvements On the P. R. &. N. E

Improvements On the P. R. &. N. E.
 Al soon ss spring opens 1,0OO tons of 80-pound steel rails will be laid. The main line between Hartford and the state line will then be completely equip pod with these rails. 2.2O0 tons having being laid last fall. The entire line from Hartford to the state line is also to be ballasted with gravel. A gravel train and steam shovel will be put on as soon as the weather will permit. The line from state line to May brook has been equipped with 70-pound steel rails.
 The work on @ fine stone station at Norfolk will soon be begun. It is to cost $l0. 900, half the expense being paid by the railroad and half by promi- nent people of Norfolk. The land has been donated by the Battell family.
 Three new coaches with the latest i'm provements are expected to arrive about March 1st.
Connecticut western news., 1898-02-24
CIT WILL E.

Louis Ashman. Jr. spent last week with friends in New York city.
 Miss Katherine Garland spent Sunday with her sister in Lakeville.
 Fred Moore spent Sunday in New Boston.
 J. Goodman is filling the milk factory ice house.
 J. Thompson's horse ran away last Saturday night. No damage done.
 Michael Condon is on the sick list