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Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20

There are three notable investigations claiming the attention of the people to- day. The Investigation of army beef; the investigation of Croker; and the in- vestigation of Quay. In the first in- stance the committee are going to use whitewash; in the second case the com mittee are making sure of number of things they knew before; and in the third case matters are looking dark for the Pennsylvania boss. No matter what verdict the committees pronounce. the public has been enlightened in all three cases and will form its own and cor rect opinion. No amount of whitewash can make the public believe that the soldier boys were furnished good beef. No dramatic assertion can make the pub lie believe that Croker's right arm is safe, if we take his words literally. No Pennsylvania decision can alter the pub lies mind as to the dangerous nature of Quay.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
W EST CuRNwALL.

Joseph Mallinson of the J. Mallinson Go. spent part of last week in New York.
 Rev Will Chester Ferris was in New Haven during the latter part of the week.
 Miss Minnie Cochrane spent Sunday at Smith PowelPs in Shelf i'd, Mass.
 Rev Charles R Bliss of Boston rep resenting the Congregational Education Society spoke here on Sunday evening sn the needs of the society, particularly dwelling upon the subject of Mormon ism in Utah. He gave aa excellent discourse.
 The old farm house situated near the ihe railroad track half way between this village and Cornwall Bridge was burn- ed to the ground on last Monday night. The origin of the fire is unknown but is supposed to have been caused by a spark from an engine or through the carelessness of some knights of the road who have made it a place of refuge since it's abandonment
 Orson Nickerson of New Milford is at Plainview visiting his son this week
 Dr Arthur M Pratt was in New Ha- ven one day last week.
 The most popular book in the library at present seems to be "The Choir In- visible Its popularity probably is due to the fact that it contains no refer ence to our choir.
 Miss Ellen Cochrane is visiting friends and relatives in Shelf Id, Msse
 Arthur Potter left us Tuesday to take the position of baggage master at Ash la,- Eal1 Un To hau go but wish him every success Tn his new venture.
 Roy Dwi0ht NJ. Pratt is visiting his brother Hubert Pratt.
 Mrs A NJ Pratt was on the sick list at the beginning of the week.
 Frrd Caulkins had very sudden ill., ness on Saturday evening last but is now able to be around again.
 Misses Mary and Clara Smith of Sbar- on spent Saturday with their aunt Miss Ellen R. Smith here.
 We are very glad to see Wm 0. Hart out once more. Mir Hart has had a very hard seige of it for the past six months, and his presence in the village confirms our belief that he is once more in the enjoyment of health.
 The Christian Eudeavors will give @ peanut sociable at the chapel on Friday evening of this week. All are invited,
 George N. Brewster and Myron A. Hallock have been in Woodbury for the past few days having pair of colts broken for track use.
 Willis Potter and Walter Loucks of Lime Rock spent Sunday in town.
 Miss Lillie Simmons is boarding at R. N Cochrane's.
 Cochrane Brothers have finished put ting in new refrigerator and have also cleaned up the inner part of their store making much heater appearance than ayar
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20

rapid increase In the quantity CT grass on these overstocked pastures is encour- aging. Moreover, the methods in use are such as are well within the reach of any stock owner should he wish to avail himself of the results
 During the succeeding seasons expert ments will be made as to the practica- bility of sowing alfilaree, bur clover, Bokhara clover alfalfa, sorghum and other wild and cultivated grasses and forage plants directly on the sod with out further treatment than to keep stock off during at least the first year. On an examination of the plans it will be seen that a number of methods are be- ing undertaken which may be adopted at but little expense by stock owners should they prove to result prohtably.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
No Divorce In Three Months.

Divorces in ninety days are thing of the past in North Dakota. The Roman Catholics led by Bishop John Shanley and the women of the state and the W. 0. T. U. have made successful fight and had an amendment to the law pass cd by the Legislature requiring one years residence in the state before de- crees can be granted. The amendment became operative April l.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
CORNWALL CENTRE.

MT and Mrs George Bacon have ar- rived from England and will make their home for the present with their relatives Mir and Mrs Stokes.
 Miss Hattie Peck, who has been ill for so long in New Preston. came home last week. She is gaining in health.
 MT and Mrs J. O. Ford visited in Falls Village recently.
 Mrs Jas. Osborne has returned from an extended visit to her sister in Boston
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
CORNWALL HOLLOW.

Mrs W. B. Johnson returned to Hartford. Ssturdar.
 Miss Lauretta Ocain went to Torripg. ton, Tuesday where she and her sister Mrs H G. Osborne, are to keep board CTS
 Mrs Benjamin Sedgwick is visiting in Torrington.
 Mrs Welles Yale of Huntsville called on her sister, Mrs M J. Bates, Saturday last.
 Ernest Ocain, who has been quite ill is able to be around once more.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The Senate has confirmed the nomi- nation of ex Senator Seofeld to be in- surapce commissioner to succeed Com- missioner Betts.
 The Senate passed in concurrence ;lle bill providing that public records may bs pewritten. n.-Providing for alternative punishment of criminals. - Concerning jurors in Litchfield county.
 In concurrence the Senate rejected the bill depriving the state of the tax Il stock held by residents.
 The House has passed the bill for a town court for Winchester.-Including veterans of any war among those who shall be exempt from military and poll tax.
 The House rejected the bill repeating the 5000 salary paid to county sheriffs. -Repealing law on black bass,
 The judiciary committee reported a substitute bill regarding dealers in sec ond-hsnd bicycles, junk and old metals The bill provides that selectmen may license such dealers, who shall keep books written in English which shall contain details of purchase, open to in- spection. Each junk dealer is to make sworn weekly returns to chief of po- lice, under penalty of $lOO. Pur- chasers of second hand bicycles, junk etc must not buy of a minor under a penalty of $10O. Any dealer removing name plate or number from bicycle within thirty. days, shall be fined $lOO or imprisoned six months or both. All persons purchasing secondhand bicy- clos shall keep record thereof, open to inspection.
 Bills reported favorably and placed on calendar are:-For bounty on foxes. Prohibiting fishing through the ice at Twin Lakes.
 The Senate concurred with the House in passing the bill giving selectmen power to appoint persons to open roads after snow storms. Has rejected in con- currence the bill exempting volunteer dremen from poll and military tax Taxing property of churches, colleges, etc. except to the value of $3O, 900; also the bill with an exemption of $75OO - Enabling druggists to sell liquor in mo- license towns (another bill in prepara- tion. n.)-Permitting selectmen to make contracts for over one year.
 The House has rejected the petition for $500 to assist in purchasing the Put nam wolf den Has passed the resolu- ton reimbursing Representative B. B B own for loss of his overcoat from coat room ($25); amending law so that man may not be rearrested in bastardy pro- csedings.
 The five-inch firecracker bill is before the House and has been tabled awaiting more explicitness as to whether it may contain dynamite.
 Gov. Lounsbury yesterday vetoed the bill appropriating 5000 for further distribution of the report of the Con- necticut Board of Worlds Fair man. agers. It was his first veto.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

It is certainly gratifying to the pub lie to know of one concern in the land who are not afraid to be generous to the needy and suffering. The proprietors of Dr Kings New Discovery for Con
 sumption, Coughs and Colds, have given away over ten million trial bottles of this great medicine; and have the satisfaction of knowing it has absolutely cured thousands of hopeless cases. Asth- ma, Bronchitis. Hoarseness and all diseas- e of the Throat. Chest and Lungs are surely cured by it. Call on W. H. Camp. Druggist, Canaan; Geo. Fl. Clark, Drug gist. Salisbury; G. E. Frink, Druggist, Falls Village; and get 2 trial bottle free. Regular size 5Oc and $1 .OO. Every bottle guaranteed. or price refunded.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20

I was reading an advertisement of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoes Remedy in the Worcester Enterprise recently, which leads me to write this. I can truthfully say Dever used any remedy equal to it for collie and diarrhoea. I have never had to use more than one or two doses to cure the wors case with myself or children.-W STROUD, Popomoke City, Md. For sale by W. H. Camp. Canaan; Geo. H. Clark Salisbury; c. E. Frink, Falls Village; Smith & Sons, West Goshen
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
NEWS NOTES.

Moses Boyd, reputed to be the oldest railroad conductor in the United States, died at Dedham, Mass, Friday of par alysis, aged 84 years.
 Governor Roosevelt has signed the bill prohibiting six-day bicycle races.
 Philip Lasher, aged 72, committed suicide. by hanging. at Pine Plains, N: Y. on Monday. His wife died few months ago, and he was Respondent He leaves son, Chester Lasher, who is employed ;n the Stissing bank.
 The Berlin Iron Bridge Go. gives its sixth annual oyster roast to its employ ees at East Berlin, April s6 at p. m.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
BRISTOL.

P. H. Condon received carload of fine western horses yesterday. They may be seen at his stable on Laurel St.
 J.H. Sessions & Son are running their factory ten and one-hslf hours per day |.
 Messrs Manross and Gale are now running their motor carriages. They are giving satisfaction to their owners
 The Wallace Barnes Co.'S factory is being run until 10 p. m.
 Mir and Mrs D. H. Dickerman of Thompsonville spent Sunday in Bristol
 E. F. Gaylord will commence street sprinkling this week.
 Geo. W. Mitchell is recovering from severe attack of pneumonia.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
RANGE IMPROVEMENTS.
Problem of Restoring Grasses O
 Overstocked Lands.

Problem of Restoring Grasses on Overlooked Lands.
 In circular just issued by the agri- cultural department it is stated that the chief problem in the cattle regions of the southwest is How shall we restore or bring back the grasses on lands where they have been destroyed by overstock- ingf An estimate based on such statis- tics as we have been able to obtain from correspondents indicates that the carry ing capacity of the southwestern ranges was 40 per cent less at the beginning of 1897 than it had Eeen in 1880. The money value of this loes has been vari- ously estimated at from $10, 900, 900 to $40, 900. 900 in the state of Texas alone, and on other ranges in the western states and territories the aggregate loss from overstocking is not less than $100,- 900, 900. In other words, if the natural pastures in the country west of the ninety y-eighth meridian were now cover ed with as luxuriant a growth of grass as they were 20 years ago, the addition al number of live stock which could be carried would be worth probably up ward of $100, 900, 900.
 The regrassing of overstocked lands is to the interest both of the individual stock owner and the commonwealth. The small losses sustained by each owner become in their aggregate sum which materially effects the welfare of the state. It is the common testimony of stockmen that there are vast areas where the abundance and quality of the natural herbage have been decreased. The better grasses have been run out by overstocking during years of drought. Weedy annuals of less value, because less palatable to stock and less nutri- tious, have taken their places If these fail the ground becomes entirely bare of vegetation. In other sections the amount of natural pasturage has been decreased by the encroachment of perennial weeds and thorny shrubs and by the cactus thickets, or the grasses have been de- stroyed by rabbits and prairie dogs. Overstocked lands are not only unpro- ductive, but they rapidly deteriorate in productive capacity. They require rest and treatment to again restore them. The soil becomes hard and competed by the trampling of cattle. Less of the annual rainfall is absol bed by the soil, and more each year is lost in the flood waters. Moreover the finer and hence richer portions of the surface soils are washed into the streams, because there is no protecting mat of grass roots to retain them.
 The data thus far secured at the close of eight months work give sufficient promise that definite, tangible results will accrue from experiments for the benefit of stockmsp. IL is too soon to
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
oatarrh Cannot be Cured.

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is . blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure 1t you must take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous sur- faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physician9 in this country for years, and Is regularn Description. It is composed of the best tohics known, combined with the best blood purifiers acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
 F.J. CHENEY & CO.,, Props, Toledo, O..
 Sold by druggists, price 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20

Walter Miner has moved into Mrs Sardam's house.
 Frank Durham has erected bicycle repair shop 20x32 feet. His son Miles will have charge of the business.
 Richard Cahill has taken 8 position with Jerden Vosburgh for the summer.
 John W. Shook has taken out nomi- nation papers for selectman. He was nomina ted in the first caucus but was defeated by one vote in the adjourned caucus. MT Shook is a man of ability and would make good town officer.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
Rheuma,isn Cured.

My wife has used Chsmberlsin's Pain Balm for rheumatism with great relief, and can recommend it as splendid liniment for rheumatism and other household use for which we have found it valuable. J. CUTLER, Red Creek. N. Y.
 Mir Cuyler is one of the leading mer- chants of this village and one of the most prominent men in this vicinity - W.G. PHIPPN, Editor Red Greek Herald. For sale by w. H. Camp. Canaan Geo. H. Clark, Salisbury; G. E.. Brink. Falls Village; Smith & Sons West Goshen.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

A Bridgeport doctor, in talk to tue s.Mothers in Council" advised women to take hand in the agitation for road sprlnkling and the enforcement of a law against splitting in public places. That doctor has the right idea. If the women can be started on crusade for sprinkling and against expectoration. the public will soon be swallowing less dust and more tobacco iuice.-New Ha- ven Palladium.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
Drink &rafn-O

after you have concluded that you ought not drink coffee. It is not a medicine but doctors order it because it is healthful, invigorating and appetizing. .It is made from sare grains and has that rich seal brown color and taste g like the finest grades of coffee and costs about as much Children like it and thrive on 1t because it Is a genuine food drink con taining nothing but nourishmeat. Ask your grocer for Grain-O, the new food drink. 15 and 26c.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20

DY ORDER OF THE PROBATE COURT ID for the District of sharon, offer for sale all of the real estate belonging to Chauncey lock, Mary Hallock and Jesse 0. Haliock of Blooming Grove, Orange County, N. Y., hav- ing real estate in said Probate District of sharon, through their mother, Abby J. Hal lock, from estate Of Chauncey w. Morehouse and Clarissa D. Morehouse in said District. All the interest of the heirs Of Abby. J. Hal lock in the real estate of Chauncey D. More house and Clarissa D. Morehouse, situated in town of sharon in said Probate District, dis ;ributed by the Probate Court of sharon to said heirs April 30, 1898 and recorded in the sharon Probate District record, recorded in Vol. 32, pages 416, AT and AIS. to which refer ence is made for further description.
 ALANsoS HALLocK, Guardian. sharon, Conn April 18th, 1899.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
DIs1RIoT oF CANAAN ss. Probate Court

D ApriI I6, A. ID. I6yy,
 Estate of Lemuel Deming late of Canaa | in said District deceased.
 Upon the application Of Wm. H. Miles of Goshen, Conn. praying that letters of ad- ministration be granted on said estate as per application on file more fully appears, it Is
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Offlce in North Canaan in said district, on the 25th day of April A. D. 1899. at one o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given to all per sons interested in said estate of the penden- cy of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing acopy of this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Canaan at least five days be- fore the day of said hearing to appear, if they see cause, at said time and place and be heard relative thereto. and make return to his Court.
 Attest DAVID 0. WHIrTLEsRY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
WORKING NIGHT AND DAY

The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr Kings New Life Pills. Every pill is sugar coated globule of health, that changes weak ness iuto strength, llstlessness into en- ergy, brain-fag into mental power. They're wonderful in building up the health. Only 25cts per box. Sold by W. Fl. Camp, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Salisbury; G. E. Frink. Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
DIsTRIoT OF CANAAN, ss Probate Court. II Anrft IgQQ

Estate of Henry Belden late of Canaan in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts proper ly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi. ate payment to
 WALTER I. KELLOGG, Administrator. Post office, Falls Village. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
DIsTRIoT OF CANAAN ss. Probate Court,

Estate of Cornelia E Belden, late of Ca. naan in said District, deceased.
 The Court Of Probate for the District oi Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from 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 recovery. All persons indebted 10 said Estate are requested to make immed- late payment to
 WALTER I. KELLOGG, Administrator. ?. O. address, Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
PRANK F. HALL)
 vS. } ORDER OF NOTICE. CARRIE Fl. HALL STATE OF CONNECTICUT, LITCHFIELD COUNTY, ss.

LITCHFIELD COUNTY, ss. SUPERIOR COURT,
 LITcHFIELD, APRIL 10, A. b, 1899. Upon the complaint of the said Frank F. Hall praying for reasons therin set forth, for a divorce.
 It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that Carrie H. Hall the said defendant is absent from this State ard gone to parts unknown. Therefore Ordered, that notice Of the pen dency of said complaint be given by publish ing this order in the Connecticut Western News, a newspader printed in North os naan, weeks successively, commencing on or be- fore the Fist day of April, A. D. 1899.
 By order of Court,
 DWIGHT KIBoURN,
 Clerk of the Superior Court
 for Litchfield County.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20

A little boy about five years old an- nounced his ability the other night to frame his own prayer, and proceeded : 70 Lord, make me a good boy, and if at first you don't succeed, try, try srain."
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20

When you are cursing the editor with Eagen-like vehemence, don't forget that the editor may possibly outlive you.and your obituary may suffer by your action.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20

The sooner bicycle racing is taken out of the hands of the l.. A. W. the better for bicycle racing, and also for the l.. A. w. in the field where it belongs.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
LeQGG Notices.

nIsTRICT OF CORNWALL, ss. Probate U Court, April 8, 1899.
 Estate of Ingersoll r. Reed, late of Oorn- wall 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 Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly atiested, within said time, will be debarrel recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested 10 make immed- fate payment to
 ROBERT N. CoCHRANE, Administrator, Post Ofilcc address, West Cornwall, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 60-cent bottle of Gresne's Warranted Syrup Of Tar, If 1t fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guar sntss 2o-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded,
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Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20

Little Colds" Thousands of lives sacrificed every year. Dr Woods Nor way Pine Syrup cures little colds, cures big colds too, down to the very verge of consumption.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
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, 1889. It Is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, n indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for re- nswal ot 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- dence of it's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20

Accidents come with distressing fre- quency on the farm. Cuts, bruise 8, stings, sprains. Dr Thomas Ecletricc Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never safe without it.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20

Half the ills that man is heir to come from indigestion. Burdock Blood Bit ters strengthens and tones the stomach; makes indigestion impossible.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1899.

The bloomer cycling costume for women is going out in England.
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-20
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