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Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
Argelnnaer's Wit.

As Hansen was Germany's greatest master in mathematical astronomy, so was the venerable Argelander in the ob- servatfonal side of the science, says Professor Simon Newoomb in The At lantfc. He was of the same age as the newly crowned emperor, and the two were playmates at the time Germany was being overrun by the armies of Ma poleon. He was held in love and respect by the entire generation of young as- tronomers, both Germans and foreign CTS, many of whom were proud to have had him as their preceptor. Among these was Dr. B. A. Gould, who Ire quently related story of the astrun- omer's wit. When with him as stu- dent, he was beardless and had good head of hair. Returning some years lat- CT, he had become bald. but had made up for it by having full long beard. He entered Argelandar's study unan- nounoed. The astronomer looked at him with some surprise, not at first recog- nizing him.
 'sDo you not know me, Herr Profess or?''
 The astronomer looked more oloeely.
 "Mein Gotti It is Gould init his hair struck through"
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
SALISBURY.

The Misses Sedgwick. who have spent nearly two years in our village, have re- turned to New York for the winter.
 Prof Buehler occupied the pulpit at the Congregational church, in Rev J. o. Goddard's absence.
 Mrs J. M. Selleck and Mrs M. B. Bower spent Sunday with friends in New Haven.
 The funeral of Lewis F. Reid late of Hartford. was held in the Congregation al church on Tuesday afternoon. Rev J. O. Goddard oficiated. MT Reid for several years was associated with his father in conducting successful boys school in Lakeville; from there he nov ed to Hartford where he has since re- sided.
 The Rev Lyman and Mrs Warner spent Sunday in Hartford.
 Fl. F. Landon delivered an address in the Congregational church Sunday evening on "The Bible and Jurispru. dence.'' W. Wakeman presided at the organ and T. l.. Norton conducted the meeting.
 Mrs George D.. Harrison will speak in Scoville Library tonight on Public Schools"
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER IF. 1898.
Thanksgiving Proclamation. By his Excellency
 LOREN A. COOKE,
dOV0rnOr. | prnrlnmnffnu


 In accordance with the early and con- tinued custom of this state of devoting ope special day in the year to public Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the marcies and blessings bestowed upon our land and people, hereby des- ignate and appoint the twenty fourth. day of November, instant Co be observed as a day of Thanks giving and prayer, and I recomend that tho people of the state assemble in th4ir usual places of worship and ren- der sincere thanks to God for the re- turn in large degree of business pros perity, and the industrial welfare of our people; for the bountiful harvests and the remuneration of the husbandmen, ard especially lot thanks be given that . fnreign war suddenly thrust upon our nation has been quickly ended by com- plete victory for our arms on sea and land. and that we emerge from the con- Aict . united nation with renewed pat riotism.
 Given under my hand and the seal of stats, this tenth day of November, in the i. year of our Lord, one thous- s and eight hundred and nine- weight, and of the inde-
 SEAL. pendence of the United f States, the one hundred and
 ~ twenty-third.
 a Lorrin A. Cooke. By His Excellency's Commando:
 Charles Phelps,
 Secretary of the State.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

Ono of the most curious institutions connected with the British navy is the o6lss of ''inspector of singing" On all teaining ships the boys are instructed In singing. by tutors, who receive about fifty dollars year for their service. On each of the ships, there is tonic sol fa class, where the boys are taught to sing patriotic airs. This ability to sing stirring music has 8 very snliven- ing and inspiring influence upon the crows, and might, in some cases, con- sidsrsbly frighten the enemy.-New York Observer.
 The California supreme court has de- cidsd that Mrs Botkin can not be extra dictsd to Delaware under the constitu- ton of the United Sates and the laws of California, since she can not be regard a q fugitive from Delaware, where the homicides were actually committed. The case is of considerably notoriety. The allegation is that Mrs Botkin sent through the mails from San Francisco a box of poisoned candy. which was re- csived and eaten by two women and child in Delaware. The two women died, and the child narrowly escaped death. Itappears, 50 far, that the on ly way Mrs Botkin can be reached is under California law which makes it . misdeneanor for any person in that state to attempt to commit aa crime in another state. Thus, assuming her to be guilty As charged, the only punish msnt that can be inflicted upon her. &C., cording to the present status of affairs, would be to send her to jail for few weeks or months, as the case might be. Should this decision of the California court prove to be good law, the effect would be to put premium upon long distance murder. Savannah (Ga. News. i8 The colored editors down in North e O6Eolira must move on. The white folks aro after them with loaded blue pencils. s.-Danbury Dispatch
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17

leace. Use good Georgia pine to cell with and flooring not over three inches in width. Make your "manholes" mall, door fashion, without hinges and to take ont on the inside.
 When the silo is completed, make some good cement and pry up your silo, . side It time, and drop 1t back into a good, liberal "mush" of cement, and then on the inside fill the angle where the walls and ground meet with cement and small stone, out into the silo foot and up on the sides. and on the outdde cover the Ell completely. Draw the sdl from the center of tho silo up on to the cement and pound down and make the bottom quito kettle shaped, fully a foot below the Ells at the center. Do not cement the bottom unless you fear rats coming up from below. A clay noor for . silo is preferable by far if there Is no danger of surface water get ting under.
 Whenever your dlo gets to deoaying on the walls, then will be time to paper Nine and double ceil, and then you will have new ilo A stone foundation addz nothing to the value of a wooden silo, and yoa cannot join wood and stone together and make a No. job without more work and cost than to yun the wooden walls to the founda- don, and 1t will never be SO satisfao- tory as an "all alike" siio.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
CORNWALL HOLLOW.

Mrs Morse and son of Goshen called at A. F. Merwin's Sunday.
 Mrs l.. A. Caldwell is quite ill.
 Geo Reed spent Sunday with John A. Palmer.
 Miss Clara B. Sedgwick attended the Sunday school convention in New Ha- ven, returning Friday evening.
 A. F. Merwin is not yet able to be out; be has been quite feeble for some time past.
 We are very sorry to have Carrie Bowman leave us. She has been at MT Ocain's for the past two years. She re- turns to her home in Newfeld this week.
 Miss Lsuretta Ocain attended the wedding of her brother Ernest and Miss Edith Wright of Torrington last week The happy couple are in, New Haven at present
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
WEST CuRN WALL.

Miss Lillie Belle Simmons has been on the sick list but is better at this writing.
 Joseph Mallinson was in New York the latter part of last week on business. Rev W. O. Ferris attended the Sun day school convention in New Haven last week.
 Chas Vosburgh of Lime Rock was in town one day last week,
 George Hotchkiss is home from East Northfield for short visit.
 Miss Lillie Coles was gwen a surprise party by her friends ore night last week.
 Missl Hattie Monroe, who has been taking Q vacation, has returned to her duties at the hotel.
 Mrs l.. J. Nickerson was in Albany tue past week but has returned home. Election has passed over and Patrick O'Donnell and Dr William Curtiss, dem ocrats will represent the town of Corn. wall in the next Assembly.
 Dwight Leete Rogers of the Y. M. O A., and a chaplain in the U. S army of invasion of Porto Rico. lsctured here Monday evening on "Glimpses of the war in Porto Rico" The address was an interesting one and we hope to have Mir Rogers with us again. The pro- ceeds were for the chapel fund.
 It is we'll said that those on whom we lavish our affection and our very be- ings are the ones who are destined to be called away, as in the case of Mr and Mrs Pratt's baby, who for only short space of time was in the home where 1t was cherished so dearly, then passed again to its creator. The funeral was held Tuesday from the house. Rev Will Chester Ferris officiating.
 Wm. O. Hart is very sick. but at this writing shows improvement for the better.
 Miss Ellen Cochrane and John Wood have been improving their residences by coat of paint.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17

From the Lone Star State comes the following letter. written by W. F. Class, editor of the Mt. Vernon (Tex.) Herald |; '1 have used Chamberlsin's Collie, Chol- era and Diarrhoea Remedy in my family for the past year. and find it the best remedy for colic and diarrhoea that I have ever tried. Its effects are instanta. neous and satisfactory, and I cheerfully recommend it, especially for cramp collie and diarrhoea. Indeed, we shall try and keep bottle of it on our medi- cine shelf as long as we keep house. !" For sale by w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo H. Clark, Salisbury; G. E. Brink, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
A. L CLARK.
LIME ROCK.

I. R. Fenton has been on the sick list this week.
 Little Eveline Fenn is sick with the measles.
 Mrs M. B. Richardson has been i'll with hard cold for the last week.
 Mrs Dwight Moore of Falls Village visited friends in town last week.
 The Epworth League will be held on Sunday evening at the M. E. church in- stead of Tuesday evening.
 Mrs Wm. Fenn and Mrs E. Wolfe spent Sunday with Miss Pulver in New Milford.
 MT and Mrs ". W. Norton and MT and Mrs 0. Weising spent few days last week Tn New York city.
 The Bishop of the diocese, the Right Reverend Chauncey B. Brewster. D. D. will visit Trinity church on Sunday morning next to minister the rite of confirmation. Service l0.30 a. m.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
REMARKABLE RESCUE.

Mrs Michael Curtain, Plainfield, H., makes the statement, that she caught cold, which settled on her lungs; she was treated for month by her family physician, but grew worse. He told her she was hopeless victim of con- sumption and that no medicine could cure her. Her druggist suggested Or Kings New Discovery for consumption; she bought bottle and to her delight found herself benefited from first dose. She continued its use and after taking six bottles, found herself sound and we'll; now does her own homework, and is as we'll as she ever was. Free trial bottles of this Great Discovery at W.H. Camps drug store. Large bottles 50 cents and $1, %.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
WEST GOSHEN.

The Winchester Grange has been in- vited to furnish the program at our meeting on Friday evening.
 A newspaper social will be held at Fred Vaill's on Thursday evening. A debate charades, etc. will be the order of the evening.
 Murila Lucas, oldest daughter of MT and Mrs John Lucas, fell from the top of barrel. striking on her arm, making a very bad sprain.
 Mir and Mrs Geo. B. Cooke have re- turned from their wedding trip and are now busy furnishing their new home.
 Mrs Moses Lyman died at her late residence at Goshen Centre last Satur- day evening at the age of 85 years. The funeral on Wednesday at II o'clock at the house.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
rher. |. a Cla.. of People.

who are injured by the use of coffee. Re- gently there has been placed in all the gro- cery stores a new preparation called GRAIN o, made of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach receives it without distress, and but few can tell it
 fom coffee. It does not cost over as much. Children may drink it with great benefit. l5cts. and 25cts. per package Try it. Ask for GRATN-O.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
4 Barnsso Seory.

It is said that when Barney Barnato gAve . picnic at the opening of the Jo- hannesburg waserworks he related an incident that had happened to him in London some time before. A seedy look ing man, describing himself as a jour nalist, called on him ono day and offered to out out from papGA etc., all the complimentary things aid about MT. Barnato. The genial man of millions saw that the man was "down on his luck" and engaged him on the spot at salary of E16 per month. This was quite characteristic of Barney's sudden and irresponsible freaka At the end of dx months the man. who had been paid monthly, again called ou MT. Barnato and presented a hugo bundle of clip pings from newspaper, asking whether he should continue tho work. "No," replied Barney, ''but will engage you for dx months at the same salary to out out au the nasty things you can find
 aid about ma" Another ak months elapsed. and once moro tho indefatigable paper clipper turned up and Seported his work to be hnished. Well, asked Barney, "whsre are tho results of your woskr' Hero Barney assumsd his gray est aspeos as he repeated the mans re- ply. "I hsvs not bean able to bring thsm in. Thass ass t1o eaeslnads eQt. DA hs, 16n11W - .....-.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
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 itiye cure now known to the medical fraterni- ty. Catarrh being constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Halls Oatarrh Cure is taken internally, acting di. rectly moon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the founda- tion of the disease. and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature In doing its work. The pro prietors have so much faith in It's curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure, Send TOT ist of testimonials.
 Address, F. J. CHENEY 6 Co.,, Toledo, Ohio.
 aV Sold by Druggists, 7B O.
 kall's Family Pills are the best.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
DIsTRIoT OF SHARON ss. Probate Court

A NOVefnDer l4, A. D., lo5o.
 Estate of Amy Chapman, late of Sharon in said District deceased.
 George ". Chapman. the administrator on said estate represents said estate insolvent after the expiration of the time limited for the presentation of claims against said es- tate and the Court deeming 1t expedient that said estate should be settled as an in- solventtestate, it is
 ORDERED that commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors of said estate be appointed at the Probate or flee in sharon on the 23d day of November, 1898 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and this Court directs the administrator to give public notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear, if they sec cause. at said time and place to be heard relative to said appointment by posting a copy of this order on the public sign post nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt within the same town and by publishing the same once in a weekly newspaper published in Litchfleld County and having circulation in said district, and return make to this court.
 WILLIAM W. KNIGHT. Judge
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
NEW MARLBORO.

Mir Watson has moved into the Voor- hees' house.
 Mrs Frances Bentley is visiting at John Bentley's.
 Miss Dora Bentley has purchased a new bicycle.
 Richard Stevens and Ernest and FL mer Lefingwell were at homs over Sun day.
 Miss 4atty Hyde has returned from her visit at Winsted.
 Miss Blanche Barlow and Mrs Charles Adsit of Hartsville visited at Mir E. Ad- sits Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
An Imper.an. aue.,,on.

Myour friends or neighbors are suffering from coughs, colds, sore throat. or any throat or lung disease dncluding 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. ctnes have failed to do, try otto's cure. Large sizes 25c. and soc. Sold by Coohrane Bros. West Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
Earning ou. seanp..

The months of August and September arc the best for the eradicstion of old seumpa A correspondent of Orange Judd Farmer thinks there is no better way than to bum them out by Q method which he describes as follows: A sheet iron cylinder large enough to slip down oyer the large stumps is used This cyl- finder tapers into a conc shaped figure the size of a stovepipe. Several joints of seovepipe are then added to this, and the whole apparatus is placed over the stump. Previous to this the soil is dug away from around the stump, and fire is kindled Then the cylinder Is added, the Emoke evolves from the pipe, and you have a good working stove princi- pie complete. The stump will be burned up e completely as if 1t were put in a stove manufactured for the purpose. At this season of the year the dryness of the stumps will render them in good condition to burn.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17

~ In less than two years Falls Village.lA little place of about 400 inhabitants, has
 witnessed nine unnatural deaths, two of that number being added to the list during the past week.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
Cloaks 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., 1898-11-17
DIsTRIoT of Canaan, ss., Probate Court,

U November 15. 1898.
 Estate of Acel F. Rood and Martin R. Rood of North Canaan in said district, in- solvent debtors.
 The Court of Probate for the District Of Canaan hath limited and allowed three months from the date of this order, for the Creditors of said Estate, in which to exhibit their claims against said estate and has ap- pointed George l.. Parsons and George B. Cunning, both of said North Canaan, Oom- missioners to receive and decide upon said claims.
 Certified by DAVID O. WHrTrIEsEY, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate Office in said North Canaan on the 18th days of December, 1898 and February. 1899 at 10 o'clock in the fore noon, on each of said days, for the purpose of attending to the business of said appoint nent.
 GEORGE L. PARSONS, oom iss,oners
 GEORGE s. DUNsING,
 All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 0KoRex s. FuLLKn, Trustee.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17

MT and Mrs Moses Lyman went to Goshen Wednesday to attend the fu- neral of Mr Lyman's mother. Messrs Wm. B. Rudd, Hubert Williams and M. H. Robbins also went.
 Allen Diefendorf of New York city
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
Le0GI Notices.
n STRICT of Cornwall. ss. Probate Court,

nISTRIOT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court U October 27, 1898.
 Estate of Mary Elizabeth 0cain late oi 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- Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 E. W. DOYLE, Administrator. Post Office Address, sharon, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
A Trio of Bulls.

The following remark is by high land clergyman. In his sermon preached in small church in Strathspey, skter inveighing against slothfulness. he said in closing, "Do you think Adam and Eve went about the garden of Eden with their hands in their pocketss"
 Last year, in the north of Ireland, the following came under my obsesva- tion. In hotel the porter, for my in- formation and duttfully in furtheranoe of the interests of his employers, re- marked, "If you want a drive, sir. you needn't go out of the hotel, !" meaning, of course, that carriages formed part of the establishment. Another bull was in 8 conversation overheard between two worarmen. One put the ques- tion, Were you aoquaAnbed with So- and-sos' 'sto which the reply waa, "No; he was, dead before knew him."
 An Irish friend of mine was describ- ing a dinner party he had been at. It was great success, as two noted talk CTS were present, each of whom was talking o,fast that neither could get in 8 word
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
The Yssad of Cern.

The yield of corn is dependent in no ansll degree on the quality of the seed The Michigan station advises that this be selected before the corn is cut, hay ing regard to the size and character of the stalk as we'll as to the ripeness and type of the ear. When the season Is es- pecially favorable for thoroughly ma turing the ears. enough seed to Last at least two years should be gathered, completely dried out before frost and stored in a warm, dry place. A differ enoe of Il per cent in the yield of dry matter on two adjacent acres was noted in favor of the crop grown from we'll Hpened seed over the yield from seed grown in a wet. cold season.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17

Nearly all the newspapers of the state in election reports credit Litchfeld county with electing 21 Republican and 20 Democratic representatives. This is obviously 2 mistake made from the first reports which gave. two Re publican representatives to Barkham- stsd and one Democratic representative to Canaan Fslls Village) whereas there wore two Democrats elected from Bark hamsted and one Republican from Ca man Falls Village.) The correct re- suit for Litchfield county is 21 Demo- esats and 20 Republican, the only county in the stats electing majority of Demo- erstic representatives. If any newspa
 psrs see At to copy our statement please don't confound the toaons of Canaan and North Canaan. The NEWS is published in tho town of North Canaan and the representative elected here is Horace E. Holt, d.; in Canaan (Falls Village post olace) John H. Belden r; both ex- cellent men and citizens and we'll fitted for their responsible positions.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17

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., 1898-11-17

The New Canaan tragedy furnishes another instance of ''the hired man" who hes figured so conspicuously in QnnnoCticut murder cases
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
Linssed Meal. Etc.

Linseed meal is the ground residue remaining from the faxseed after the oil has been removed The larger part of the daxseed used in this country is grown in North and South Dakota and in Minnesota. The seeds of the flax plant contain in their natural state from 80 to s6 per cent of oil Twenty to 28 per cent of the oil of the seed is removed by warm pressure This oil is known as linseed oal, and after being refined is used in the preparation of paints, varnishsa, printers ink or in the manufacture of soap The pressed cake remaining is dried. cracked and ground and furnishes the old process Hnseed meal
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17

The present week is being observed throughout the world by Young Mems Christian Associations as week of prayer.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on 50-cent bottle of Gresne's Warranted Syrup ot Tar, If 1t fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guar antee 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded.
 W. H. CAMP,
 H. D. HUMPHREY.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17

, What's the secret of happy, vigorous healthf Simply keeping the bowels,
 the stomach, the liver and the kidneys Atsese sad activs. Burdock Blood
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17

The Barkhamsted representatives elect arc s. N. Chase d, and W. J. Mar tin q, (as we published last week. and not Chas H. LeGeyt r, and Frank Driegs r. as reported to tho daily pa pers on election night.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-17

ss Did you see the meteors? Out of sight were they not?