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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-11

AFTER several years consideration
the Pennsylvania Railroad company
has decided to create a pension and
approximation fund for the benefit of
it's employees. 1t is understood that 20
has been fixed upon as the age of com
pnisory retirement, and that employees
who have been 80 years in the service,
but have not attained that age, will be
entitled to the benefits of the fund.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-11

ACCoRDING to the director of the mint
Africa leads all other countries in the
production of gold for 1898, being cred
tied with $50, 800, 900: Australia was sec
ond with S67, 500, 900 and the United
States third with $64. 463, 600. The di-
rector estimates the production in all
countries to be about 1895. 600, 900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-11
ELECTRIC Carr Collide.

Saunderstown, r L. Aug. 1.-Two
cars collided yesterday on the Seaview
electric road, running between Wick
ford and Narragansett pier. Merritt
Lyman Abbey, motorman, was killed.
Only one passenger was injured
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-11

THE jobbing confectioners conven-
vention at Buffalo, n. Y, adopted
resolution urging the government to
substitute aluminium for copper in the
material used in making pennies. 1t
was said that copper cents, as used in
the candy business, were disease car
rierS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-11
Catholic Total Abstinence Union.

Chicago, Aug. s.-The Twenty-ninth
annual convention of the Catholic Total
Abstinence Union of America, which
will begin at Studebaker hall on
Wednesday, will commemorate the
fiftieth anniversary of Father
Matthew's first visit to America The
Catholic Total Abstinence Union OF
America has over 900 societies and 3
membership exceeding $4,000. Dele
gates from many cities in the United
States will attend the convention.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-11
Little Does Not Want = Sword.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. Lieut. Col.
E. c. Little, of the Twentieth Kansas,
has heard that friends OF his in Kan
sas are thinking of raising money and
purchasing him a sword. He has
written asking that the money be used
for destitute families whose supporters
are in the Philippines
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-11

THE total assessed valuation of taxa
BILE PROPERTY in Oklahoma, as found by
the board of equalization, reaches near
" $43, 600, 900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-11

THE first bale of the new crop of
Texas cotton, grown in Patricia coun-
ty and shipped by Gov. Sayers, was
sold at public auction in front of the
cotton exchange at New York the
other day for the benefit of the flood
sufferers in Texas. 1t brought So, 600.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-11

ACCORDING to Lloyd's Register at
consists of %, $50 ships, of which Great
Britain owns II, 100 and the United
States is second with 3, 010.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-11

THOUSANDS of Mexican goats, it is
asserted, are being slaughtered in Kan
sas City and Chicago every year and
the meat sold for mutton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-11
CURRENT COMMENT.

THE net debt of New York is $780,
900, 600.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-11

Kansas has gained 81. 14S in popula
ton during the past year. according te
the enumeration made by county as
SCISSORS The states population is s.
as, liz.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
W EST CoRNw ALL.

The schools in Cornwall closed on the i5th for two weeks vacation. Miss Alice Murray has gone to her home in Manchester, Conn, and Miss Fenn has returned to Plymouth.
 l.. A. Williamson was away on busi- ness for few days last week.
 Myron A. Hallock has been away to Sharon and other places the latter part of last week.
 Hattie Mallinson is in Bridgeport for the holidays visiting her aunt, Miss Martha Thompson.
 Hon. T. S. Gold and SOD, Charles l. |, have been in Meriden during the great. CT part of last week.
 Arthur Ovistt spent Sunday in Mil ton.
 Wm. D. Bosler was in Sharon the latter part of last week.
 Mrs J. Welch of Falls Village has has been visiting at Charles R. Smiths for week. -...
 Miss Jennie Meeker goes to Lime Rock this week where she has 8 posi- ton with George Mccoy.
 A large number of young people gathered at Eugene Wickwire's on Fri day evening last and had a social dance. All reported a good time.
 The Christmas exercises will be held at North Cornwall on Saturday after noon. ca Sunday evening special ex- ercises will be held here at the chapel and on Monday evening the children's exercises with tree. Everyone is cor dislly invited.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
NORFOLK.

The station was broken into again Moddey night. A number of express packages were opened but little of value was taken. The automatic telephone instrument was broken into bat the money had been taken out when the station was closed for the night.
 Mrs Bridgman has had shipped to the Gilbert Home in Winsted 225 presents from New York to gladden. the hearts of the inmates.
 The Christmas en ertainment at the gymnasium for the members of the Congregational Sunday school-which was provided by Miss Mary Eldridge- was much enjoyed Tuesday evening by those h attendance.
 Rev Mir Stearns visited among his former parishoners at Hartford, Vtover Sunday, his pulpit here being supplied by Rev A. l.. Gillett of Hartford.
 The Robbins School closes today for two weeks. A reception will be held at the schoolhouse this evening.
 The dancing classes will meet as fol- lows: Small juveniles on Dec. 23 at p. m.; adult class at p. m. ou Dec. 2S; juvenile class on Dec, 30 at 1915 a. m.
 Arthur Thorpe. aged years, died at the home of his parents in the north part of the town on Monday.
 The New York artists who furnished the entertainment at the Sunday school gathering at the gymnasium on Tues day evening were: Howard Starrett, ventriloquist; Charles L. Van Baar, pi anist; Messrs Rubi Brooks, Harry Den ton and W. George Rush, banjoists.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
aHEFR6ELD.

The Christmas exercises in the churches will be given in the CoDgrega- tional church Saturday evening Ster- eopticon views. Christmas tree for the younger classes, with recitations, sing ing, etc by the school. At the Epis- copal church Monday evening. Christ mas tree and the usual program by the school. At the Methodist church Wednesday in the day time with a Christmas dinner served in the chapel. recitations, songs, etc by the school; also Christmas tree for the children.
 Although the wind was very bolster ous and cold last Friday evening yet Prof. s. M. Spedon drew a good audi ence to hear his lecture upon character while he illustrated it by crayon views which he drew on the canvas at the same time It was much enjoyed by all.
 Mrs John s. Cook has gone to spend a week with her friends in Lansing burg, N. Y.
 Mrs Charlotte Thayer of North Ad- ams, Mass, is visiting her sister, Mrs Cyrus French and family.
 Rev 0. W. Willard, D. D., of New York is to give the lecture before the Friendly Union next Friday evening, December 22. Subject "On and be- yond the Sea- This speaker is man of considerable talent, and no doubt it will be of much interest to hear him.
 Those who did not see the eclipse Saturday evening lost beautiful sight.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
CLAYTON.

School closed in the Sodom district Friday with appropriate exercises and Christmas tree in the evening. The ex- ercises consisted of recitstions and sing ing by the children and teacher. Miss Catharine Keefe of East Canaan, who also played the organ. When they sang "RinRl Christmas Bells" Miss Keefe's brother rang the bells outside, then he appeared inside as Santa Claus and unloaded the tree of its burden of presents for each pupil. candies and oranges, and distributed them, much to the delight of the children. The teach. CT received pretty presents from her pu- pills, who wish her to return tt them next term.
 As William Moses and Harry Ssrdam were returning to their homes in South. ern New Marlboro last Friday. when near the house of Byron Rood, the horse suddenly jumped to one side throwing one wheel up On bank and old stone wall, which threw the men ont, and the horse cleared himself from the wagon and went on with the shafts until near the residence of William Can. field, some one stopped him. The men and horse escaped with but slight in jury.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
KENT.

There is stir of preparation for the holiday festivities. The churches are to be decorated. There will be Christ mas service and tree at Cong'l church on Saturday evening at 2 o'clock, and on Monday evening, 25th, carol ser vice and tree at St. Andrews church.
 The scholars of the village school will give an entertainment under the direo- tion of the teachers, Miss Hoag and Mir Morehouse, at the school rooms on Fri dsy evening, 22d.
 Richard Lee left town Thursday to spend the winter in the south
 John Hopson of New London was at Mrs R J. Hopson's few days.
 W. B. Slosson has bought tho old iron at Kent Furnace and is shipping it in carloads to Bridgeport.
 Mrs s. R. Eaton of New York is the guest of her brother, J. R. Judd.
 The funeral Of Osiss Peck was largely attended at his late residence near Els worth. Friday, 18th. Members of St, Luke's Lodge F.. < A. NJ. were present and conducted the burial service.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
HAST CANAAN.

There was good congregation last Sunday to hear Rev MT Burnaby and heard very earnest and interesting sermon.
 MT and Mrs Isaac Emmons are spending few weeks with friends in Colebrook and MIllbrook.
 Miss Frances Stevens has been i'll for 8 couple of weeks. Is improving now.
 Schools all closed last week until sfrer the holidays.
 Xmas exercises will be held on Mon- day evening. Mrs G s. Dunning and Miss NJ. E. Briggs were in Winsted last Thursday buying presents for the Sunday school.
 It is not safe to be out of doors now a. days at night as the Big Black Bear" may be encountered. Beware.
 Last Saturday afternoon a young man from Mill River named Cagney was driving up the hill above Lorrin Gay lords VI en train passing frightened his horse. The young man was thrown out but not seriously hurt. The wagon was completely demolished. The horse was stopped near MT Sage's by Mir Osborne.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
$500, ,oOo License Per Annum.

Don Felipe Martel, the famous gam- bling house proprietor of the City of Mexico. had made fortune in the busi- ness before the government decided to abolish gambling houses by levying on them license tax of S1 ,000 day. One by one the gambling houses closed, and when the field was clear Don Felipe Martel approached the authorities with S1, 900 in cash and demanded days license. In few hours his place was thronged. At single stroke he had won the patronage of NJ, xico and his doors have never been closed since The daily outlay of Sl, 900 is not missed from the daily revenue of thousands. His strong religious tendencies are so we'll known that nobody was surprised when he built recently in the village of San Apgel church that cost more than $50.000. The poor people of the vicin- ity, and many of the rich, as we'll. have come to regard him as sort of 8 fairy prince. His own style of living en- courages this belief. The Martel man sion in the City of Mexico is a msgni6- cent affair, constantly filled with guests. -Danbury News.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
MRS VAN DEUSEN.
B. SEEHoLzER,

Albertine Rossman was born Decem- Der 12, 1865 in town of Livingston, Co., lumbia county, N. Y. On June 13, 1924 she was married to Nicholas R. Van Deusen. She was the mother of ten children, all born in Columbia county She became member of the Lutheran Church at Livingston Manor in l847. In 1853 she moved to Canaan and the next year connected herself with the Congregational Church at East Canaan and remained member of that Church until about 1883 when she became 8 member of Pilgrim Church, Canaan. She died on Dec. g, 1899 at the home of her daughter, Mrs Green, at Falls Will lage, and her funeral was held on the ninety-fourth anniversary of her birth, Revs Burnaby, Hanna and Bohlman officiating. The burial was at Ashley Falls. Mass. beside her late husband. Mrs Van Deusen's surviving children are: Mrs Katherine Waldorf of Man tic, Mrs Maria Teller of Hudson, N. r., John N. Van Dsusen and Mrs E. w. Warner of Canaan, and Mrs Nathaniel Green of Falls Village.
 It is seen, thus, that Mrs Van Deusen attained the advanced age of 94 years It is evidence of Gods blessing and ap- probation upon the life; that she obey. ed the laws of living, both physical and moral, and that she lived according to them. She was quiet and simple in her life snd thus escaped the complexities md xv1nr l ,k ~Gl ing always involves. During this long period many changes have taken place in national as well as international af- fairs. Many of the great battles of the world have been fought. We have pass ed through three wars, while 23 presi- dents have been elected and sworn into office. The best results of this long life are manifest in the ripened charac- ter which was so manifest during the advancing years.
 She early became an active christian. She trained her children to walk in the same way. She discharged the duties of wife and mother most faithfully ;look- ing we'll to her house hold, the difficult ties and burden bearing; the experience only helping to purify and complete her character. She leaves to children and grandchildren, and to all who knew her, most precious legacy-the fra grant memories of life we'll lived, and a christian faith that was at the same time intelligent and simple, and which is the surest evidence as we'll as best possession of the life eternal upon which she has now, so abundantly, en- tered.
 Her spirit passed from earth at the home of her daughter, Mrs Green, at Falls Village, who with her other chil- dren had so kindly cared for her during the last years of her life. It was like the closing of day. though not as go- ing into darkness. The sands of life had all run out, sheaf ripened for the harvest. Any community. any Church, any people are the better because such beautiful and pure hearted souls have lived among them. A.B.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
The Century Question.

The Charleston News and Courier plainly states it thus: The twentieth century begins where the nineteenth century ends, and the nineteenth ends with the end of 1900.
 Let's state the matter for the benefit of the infant class. There are one hundred years in century. At the close of the year l, A. D. . period of one year had elapsed. At the close of the year 100, A. D. hundred years had elapsed and then the first century was completed and on the first hour of the first day of the year 101, A. D. the sec. ond century began. The second cen- tury could not begin until the first one was finished, and the first one was finished on the last hour of the last day of the year 100. The eighteenth cen tury was finished on the last hour of the year 1900. The nineteenth century will be finished on the last hour of December 31, 1900 and the first minute of the twentieth century will be 12 01 .. m. January l, 1901.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21

During the days immediately pre- ceeding the Franco-Prussian war the French army and people were most sanguine that they would overwhelm- ingly defeat the lethargic Teufions at tho first encounter. When the first battle was fought the losses were large on both sides but those persistent Ger mans kept right on fighting and com pletely rruted the flower of the French army. Before hostilities began in the English-Boer war of 1899 the English army and people were most sanguine that they would overwhelmingly defeat the lethargic, coffee drinking, tobacco smoking Teutons in the first few en- counters. There has been considerable loss of life on both sides, but the best of the results seem to be with the tena- tious, hard fighting Boers. English soldiers find difference from fighting savages armed with inferior weapons. and these psrodoxical. sluggish, up-to- date Boers.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
Revenue Regulations.

A new ruling regarding revenue stamps has been made at Washington and is as follows:
 Existing regulations providing for the cancellation of adhesive revenue stamps by writing or stamping there on, with ink, the initials of the name and the date wher attached, or by cut ting and cancelling said stamp with 8 machine or punch which will affix the initials and date as aforesaid. and the cancellation of imprinted stamps on checks, drafts, or other instruments by filling out the dates and blank lines on said instruments in the usual man. ner of drawing checks and drafts, or by perforating through the stamp and paper to which it is attachel the amount in figures for which said in- strument was drawn, having proved inadequate to prevent frauds on the revenue which have been, and now are, extensively practised, said regulations are hereby amended by adding there to the following provision and require ment:-
 .'In all cases where a documentary stamp of the denomination of 10 cents or any larger denomination shall be used fer denoting any tax imposed by the act of June 13, 1898. the person us- ing or affixing the same shall in addi- dition to writing or stamping thereon. with ink, the initials of his name and the date when affixed, mutilate said stamp by cutting three parallel in- cisions lengthwise through the stamp, beginning not more than ene-fourth of an inch from one end thereof, and ex- tending to within one-fourth of an inch of the other end. Where such stamp is cancelled by cutting or perforatiug in any manner authorized by existing regulations. as aforesaid. the mutila- ton herein provided will not be re- quired. This provision shall take of feet aud be enforced on and after De. cember 15, 1899"
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
W EST GOSH kN.

Miss Grace A. Hammond returned home on Friday from visit of five weeks with her cousin iu New York city.
 Miss Jane Lsndon spent Saturday with her aunt at Goshen Center.
 MT and Mrs James P. Vaill gave tea on Wednesday last; among the guests present were Mir and Mrs Geo. s. Ham mond, Mir and Mrs F. W. Griswold. Mrs A. H. Lambertson, Fred and Thomas Griswold.
 The schools close this week for the holidays.
 Miss Kate Belden of North6eld, Mass is spending the holidays with Miss Austin E. Wadhams.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
CORNWALL HRIDGE.

Ralph s Beers of the Worcester Polytechnic School is at home on Beers bill during the holidays.
 The home of MT and Mrs Rollin B. Willard was made glad by the arrival of since. All are doing nicely
 Mrs Catherine Wooster of Winsted is visiting friends here.
 Miss Ella Comstock IS visiting friends in Bridgeport
 Mrs Rowland Hill, wife of our pastor, is visiting friends in Brooklyn, N. |.
 Miss Mary w Moore is better and able to sit up some. Her many friends are pleased at her recovery.
 Mrs Helen J. Page closed her school Friday last after another successful term in this district The winter term will commence Jan. 2d, 1900 with her as teacher.
 The M. E. church here will be trim med for Christmas aud the children are practicing for an entertainment to be given ou Sunday evening
 The funeral of Cyrus Marsh was held Monday as Cornwall. He was man much respected, and a good townsman. Another old landmark has passed away. His age was nearly 76 years.
 John Finn, foreman, and three men now manage this railroad section.
 Miss Annie Morris of Johnsville, N. ' is visiting her sister, Mrs George Lee.
 A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours, Mir Editor. and the same to all correspondents and read CTS of your valuable paper. May you all live long and prosper.
 ID. w. Manvel and wife of Canaan were here Monday to attend the funeral of Cyrus Marsh.
 The mild winter season thus far great ly helps out the farmer for hay which last season was a short crop.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21

A reliable piece of news from Eng land is that Mir Beecham of St. Helens, Eng, has offered S525 for the original manuscript of Kipling's poem, 1.-The Absent Minded Beggar. which is being sold for the benefit of the wives of English soldiers. This Mir Bescham is he of the pill fame, and incidentally also of poetic fame, for one of his agents once got . contract to furnish 8 certain Church with hymn books grAtis. The books were delivered all right but great was the astonishment of the con- gregation when they began to sing 8 hymn and found that some of it ran thusly:
 Peace on earth and mercy mild.
 Good for man and good for child.
 This tho song the angels sing
 Beechams pills are just thing.
 Perhaps we shall somedsy learn that Beecham's pills greatly benefited the absent minded beggar.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
LAk RvILL E.

E O. Rogers man moth company gave the we'll known instructive tenn perance drama "Ten Nights in a Bar Room" Tuesday evening to we'll pleas ed house. The music was especially excellent. Before the performance they gave an outdoor concert which pleased the large crowd present.
 The Hotchkiss school closed for the Holiday vacation last Monday and on Tuesday large number of the students departed for their homos.
 The Alexander Black picture play, "Miss Jerry" was excellent and was greeted by crowded and highly pleas. ed assemblage of people from here and the surrounding villages. The Lake vile orchestra was present and fur nished first class music. After the play large number of young people enjoyed dance.
 Norman Chapin and his four year old son of Washington, Southern Arizona, who have been here the past three weeks,visiting' his sister. Mrs Vim. Kane, and his brother, Frank Chspin, started for home last Monday.
 Mulford Woodwork of Winsted was here last week visiting his brother James Woodworth.
 Robbins Burrall X O., bankers pre-. sented their many patrons and friends last Monday with beautiful calendar for 1900, on which is an excellent pic ture of the harbor of Honolulu.
 Many of our people viewed the totaI moon eclipse last Saturday evening.
 The next dramatic treat for the peo. pie here will be drama entitled "Tony the Convict by the Miilerton Dramatic Club on Dec 27. Music by Dl Knights full orchestra.
 J. NJ. Miller, our harnessmaksr has just received fine assortment of fun robes and horse blankets also ladies and gents trunks, dress suit cases and satchels. They'll make useful holiday presents that will please.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21

The necrology for the year 1899 will show that death has reaped an immense harvest not only by natural causes and accidents but by wars in various coun. tries. In the United States and in for eign countries many eminent persons, as we'll as great warriors, have passed away during the past twelve months and there is mourning and sadness in all stations in life and among all classes The death of Major General Henry w. LAwton, who was killed by a Filipino shsrpshooter at San Mateo on Tuesday of this week adds another illustrious name to the long list of Deaths victims and again plunges the United States in- 10 mourning.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
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- es of the Throat. Chest and Lungs are surely cured by it. Call on ". H Camp, Druggist. Canaan; Geo. H. Clark. Drug gist. Salisbury; c. E. Frink, Druggist, Falls Village; and get trial bottle free. Regular size 500 and S1 .00. Every bottle guaranteed. or price refunded.